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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
4
A letter from Homer Krohn of Lichon Town extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing choking during a night croup episode. It highlights safety, lack of narcotics, and ease of use for children, noting sales success and a price of a quarter to 50 cents.
An Associated Press report from Chicago describes a court scene where a burglary suspect, Max Rapbin, faced a jury and was offered a plea by his attorney. The chief judge and a courtroom officer were noted as interacting with the defendant, while allegations of police conduct and treatment of the prisoner surfaced amid the trial proceedings.
A deteriorated ad claims Halls Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh and related ailments with internal medicine. It promises a money refund if the remedy fails and notes testimonials and mail order from a posed medical advertising pitch.
The source describes a prisoner recounting hourly bucket tosses of water and beating with “hued jacks” that fractured teeth. He alleges coerced signing of a confession amid ongoing mistreatment, with references to officials and alleged retaliation affecting his condition.
Associated Press report describes Wiley Cain, a Black man, captured after a pursuit following murder charges. The incident involved a station in Minnesota and a firearm seized by Dr. Lee's agent. Local residents and officials anticipate further legal steps at Rock County or Porting Gate.
Associated Press report states Arhanlayat and others were charged with intent to murder Oscar Wike during a confrontation at the scene. Proceedings were conducted by Recorder Broyles with the defendants in custody awaiting further action.
Colonial Roosevelt joins a naturalist expedition in a Nairobi area chase when a hippopython encased a wounded hunter. Roosevelt whirlwinds a larval head trap to pin the serpent and save the bearer, who is revived shortly after. Locals name the rescuer Sizzhoonvah Bwana Pumbo.
San Antonio residents may witness a total lunar eclipse tonight if skies stay clear. The moon will pass through Earth's shadow, turning a coppery red as red rays filter through the atmosphere while the sun has set. A partial eclipse is noted for June, with further totals and partials anticipated in November.
A chaotic unreadable clipping reports the Spanish queen expecting a baby amid crowds of women and cheers. The fragmentary text mentions a royal event, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations beyond Spain.
A fragmented notice from Annapolis recalls a midshipman who stretched himself four years to enter the academy. He faced a spinal issue and attempted a risky self treatment before graduation, highlighting medical and personal struggles amid the academy’s discipline and expectations.
General Myer travels from Myer Inn with aide and Lt D. Brown to Port Wark to organize transfer of six troops of White cavalry and a Weedeater unit to Fort Sam Houston this month. Accompanying forces include Third Kiet artillery under Marlborough Churchill and General Athart TL.
The Brownaville railroad bonus and its use in the Harriman project of 9. line to Bin Grande will be discussed at 5 pm at the regular monthly meeting of the directors at the Business Men's club. Potentially, the group will also consider chances of securing the next dry farming conference for San Antonio. Delegates to the convention may be sent this year.
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