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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
8
Marriage date listed as October 24, 1907 and cohabitation until October 24, 1908 are cited in a divorce suit filed by Me. Clothy against Emile Kuhnén in the seventh district court. Carl Chriutinn is named in the related action.
Walter Jenkins was fined five dollars in the police court this morning on a roving affray charge. George Snider was also in court. Snider's case followed. The proceedings referenced a prior encroachment or disturbance and noted the outcome for both defendants.
Trust and bankruptcy notes show Ande matters involving R-O Langworthy with William Schlesinger named trustee to set aside exemptions totaling about 2800 dollars. Assets are virtually non existent. those claimed exempt remain. Sid Dagher, native of Syrrtu, filed in federal court for final naturalization papers at age 24, a merchant living at 101 West Houston Street, after eight years in the United States.
Removal notice indicates the Reagan Houston law office has moved from the Main aycline at Houslos stries to a new Frost yin location.
W. W. Lipscomb president of the school board acknowledges a letter from H. Seely secretary of the Sons of He Man committee thanking the board for the use of Brackenridge Grammar School for two months and inviting the board to the closing exercises and picnic at San Petro Park on August 9 from 3 to 7.
Mithurn Bros move to a new store at the Front building corner Houston street and Main avenue. The San Antonio band program and a Schewermeyer’s Park event follow with performances and notices about local products including Oriental Cream and RL Burnett Co paper box manufacturing.
The article recounts Williams's death row procedure after a confession to Sheriff Tobin. Williams meets with Father Waring, prays, and is strapped to a chair for execution. At 11:20 p.m. the trap drops. physicians confirm death was instantaneous, and Williams’s confession about Turner is noted.
A crowded Watts jail yard witnesses an execution amid anger and curiosity. A 1600 strong crowd surrounds the front door as the rope ends the life of Williams, with medical observers detailing the neck injury and heart stoppage times. Father Waring escorts the corpse to a Catholic church funeral service at St Peter Claver.
Notice to every person firm or corporation owning property within San Antonio on June 1 1908 that city tax books are open for rendition of property for taxation. Property owners must render by September 1 1908. Signed Bryan Callaghan Mayor City Clerk’s office.
Dwight D Book owner of the ooh building sent to Mayor Cal lnghan his resignation as a member of the Job committee overseeing Houston street improvement work. The notice states Book resigns his intention to step down from the committee.
Wheat market notes show No 2 hard at 88 cents, No 2 red at 7 cents, No 2 white at 61 cents, and related grades and prices across categories. Details include across different regions and typical standard varieties mentioned in the market brief.
The Altylar period will extend through the next several weeks as Mayor Callaghas announces an interim leadership arrangement. The move signals preparation for ongoing governance while longer term plans are finalized.
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