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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
Workers, including practice foremen, walked out in Boston demanding a minimum wage rate of 40 cents per hour and a five month starting period. The action began today amid assembly at local halls and union offices.
An odd fragment mentions Fletcher's Castoria for children and a railway reference to Southern Pacific near Five Points. It notes Associated Press material from New York and includes garbled dates and names, with influenza and a stork motif implied but unclear in context.
Southwest Texas tomatoes begin unloading at San Antonio market with receipta up this week while home grown specimens are best. Cucumbers supply has fallen off though squash beans and other vegetables arrive in fair quantities. Folry's Kidney Remedy promoted by Rexar Drug Co as a cure for Bright's disease and kidney and bladder trouble.
A Southern Pacific circular from the Shasta division announces that Tu Tins Krattschmitt’s son, a Yale graduate, will begin as an instantanewlmaster in the Siskiyou district Weed, Cal. He will perform manual track work to gain practical skills before seeking admission to SP’s student program.
President Iain J. Stevend of the Texas Game Protective Association reports General Meyer issued a circular prohibiting chanting and restricting game law violations on army reservations. The move enforces strict compliance with state game laws, while reservations are noted as exempt. A city collector works behind closed doors to clear desks before a tax deadline.
Mrs. G. J. Spurrier of San Antonio testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her husband's kidney disease and her daughter’s similar trouble after a year since previous endorsement. She would renew the testimonial. Sold by Bexar Drug Co and other dealers for 60 cents. Foster Mullen Co Buffalo as U S agents. Remember the name.
June 4 mark of new policy as General Manager Clark announces auditors will ride every passenger train of the International and Great Northern railroad. The move aims to oversee operations and ensure compliance across the network in Texas.
A Lake Charles Evangeline company statement denies plans to sell to a Texas company. The firm traces roots to Central Asphalt and operates a plant in Jefferson County Texas. Ads tout Foley’s Kidney Remedy and a local testimonial attributes relief to its use.
Special Dispatch from Tyler Texas reports T W Tarvin aged 69, a Confederate veteran of the Third Texas Cavalry, died today in Tyler after a cancer illness. He was a well known figure across the state.
Heavy rains spread across west and southwest Texas, delaying travel. Trains carrying well qualified homeseekers pass through Paris and other towns for distribution statewide with special cars routed to Big Springs and south via major lines. A health ad promotes Dr Shoon’s Pink Pain Tablets with a 26 minute claim and a boxed formula.
Bruton of Abilene registered at the St Anthony hotel. The note lists Birkhead 4 Booth entities and includes venue details Frost Building Suites 406.7 with two phones.
A San Antonio based prospectus extols the Equitable Life Insurance Company as a strong Texas option. It argues Texas can support many life firms, highlights deposits and reserves with the state, and touts safety and profitability. Organizers include J. J. Meyer and S. L. Dworman among others, with Brownsville figures noted.
Coroner Rheidhardt extends inquest into the Evansville physician death found in a local hotel after evidence weighs against suicide. Continued hearing planned for June 1 as examination of the body proceeds. Also notices include a general candy remedy ad and a pound notice for a brown mare mule branded FT.
Joseph Mohavier Sr died in San Antonio Texas at 615 am June 3 1909 aged 76 funeral from residence South Palmetto avenue Friday at 5 pm friends invited to attend burial at City Cemetery No 3.
Notice that the partnership Witzfelder and Ammann in San Antonio Texas has dissolved by mutual consent. F Amman retires and TH M Witzfelder continues the business at 628 Perez Street. Dated San Antonio May 1 1000 Edward M Mitzfelder LF Ammanny
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