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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
4
Police found fixtures at headquarters early this morning, believed to have been stolen from a plumbing shop. The items were awaiting owner identification as investigators questioned witnesses and searched for the rightful claimant.
At a Monroe large No 424 lodge meeting last night five members were conferred the third degree or Yaereg of Truth of the order. Joe.
John A Groben, longtime member of the fire department, died after a brief illness at his late home on Sit h Presa street. He was 4 years old, native of the city, and leaves two brothers and two sisters, Gus and William Groben in the city, Minnie and Emilie Groben. Funeral tomorrow at 4 pm from Gus Groben’s home 102 Lavaci street, Rev Otmann of St Johns Lutheran conducting, interment in City Cemetery No 6.
Ryan MLW Davis and W H Urquhart addressed the meeting urging enlistment of new lodges into the order. Urquhart, captain of the degree team, urged members to attend Sunday morning to rehearse the work of the degree.
Whip of Woolsten, contractor for the Nolan street subway work, arrived this morning. Mr Hipp will set up a temporary office here to oversee the project.
Jon Knelt Welter Koudel and Sid Wells fished West Und lake. Veeterdie Tey returned yesterday afternoon with a catch by 30 pounds each. This is the record so far.
A Glassenok of Sutton County sues Barksdale of Fdwarts Nalthy Bed in the U S district court for 100 for wills ed 16 intlas to and shipment of 897 head of Subilo on April 14, 1908. Bragy The 1 Beggs Olli.
In Benin the marriage license notices list Hulutute Munda and Pyirs Gone as applicants, with couples including Q. W. Tenner and GC. Al Gemtler, Jie brsu and Alice Tabor, Campbell Gaing and Julla Padser, Harry Green and Mery Smith, and Joan Hardin with Mary Frances Brown. An aside promotes Tollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure, priced at 34 cents per package.
Died in San Antonio on July 20 1998 at age 40 years six months. Funeral will be held from the residence of Ging Groben 102 Lavaca Street or way of 4 ovelock pen Felons and av. Guests limited to attend with burial in city cemetery No 6.
Notice to every person firm partnership or corporation owning property within the City of San Antonio Tex that the City Assessor’s books are open for rendition of property for taxation and all parties are asked to render by September 4 1908 Signed Mayor Bryan Callaghan City Clerk Fred Fries Attest
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions Wall Street, a person in trouble, and payment or allowance themes. Readable pieces reference Chicago and a finance angle with unclear quotes. Output summarizes inferred items without fabricating facts.
Captain William M. Edger an old San Antonio resident died at 2 40 a m today at his home 65 Bun era avenue West End He was 74 a veteran of the Civil and Mexican wars and led Edgar s Brigade of the Confederate army He is survived by five children Mrs O Z Cotton Mrs Burke Bryant Edgar and James Funeral plans await arrival of two sons from Mexico and Arizona
Taft and Bryan prepare for a head to head at the McDonald’s yard as the two leading contenders set for a framing exchange in the classic rivalry. Local spectators expect a keen contest with the established names fronting the action.
The Lyric presents a mixed program and the Big Tent Theater reopens next Sunday with a stock company in a journe drama and specialities. The lineup features Miss Venta Whitman and Miss PuBols with Will A. Peterson and Mr. Richard Lester, promising strong performances for the season.
A massive city blaze injured six firemen as flames fed by inflammable second floor goods swept through the building. Capt. Fred Rieden and Maury Newdow were thrown from a ladder by a blast. Newton broke an arm and suffered facial burns. Firemen battled through smoke, kept hoses flowing, while two young female employees narrowly escaped via a window by rope. The cause remains unknown with extensive property loss and $34,050 in insurance.
Sinckton Cal July 20 Seames Ludi former Governor of California died in this city today after a long career in democratic politics. He was a prominent figure in state government and public life.
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