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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

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Startling Mortality Among Tot's in May Report

A health report released by Mr Miltersen shows a high infant mortality rate of 12.84 per thousand for May, with 107 resident deaths that month. Of 26 infant deaths under one year, 12 were in the infant class, including 40 of Mexican parentage, many due to cholera infant mortality, despite official efforts. Among deaths, 169 were white and 24 mixed, with 346 males and BR females. Burial data lists eight outside-city bodies shipped for interment.

Mar Seq Cholera Infanti Bywanda Tomrth City Hove

Wanted for U. S. Army in Texas

Able bodied, single men between ages of 24 and 34, citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak read and write English. For information apply to Recruiting Officer, 101 Moore Building, San Antonio, Texas, McElroy and Brown, auto doctors.

U. 5 United States Hugush Moore Bldg Bau Antonio Texas

Wages Strike Off After Ground Work Resumes

About 40 laborers return to trench work in Houston area as the strike ends. Ten hours work and 1.40 pay are agreed, with 200 men in the ground at start. GM Gost company plans rapid expansion, electricity unit calls for extended shifts to complete the re ope n. Labor leaders at West Commerce near Simin Téosa avenue urge workers to continue, citing months of steady pay ahead.

Houston Amoong Acorn Pasafte Te GM Gost Company Houston Street Simin Téosa Avenue

Valdez Appointed to Place Housed for Many Years

Leon A. Valdez, longtime sanitary inspector in the city health department, is appointed to a position long held. Pat O Mara and others referenced as tailors and officials are noted with absence and duties, amid a report of city hall changes under former and current administrations.

Setter Bexar Austract Company Leon A. Valdez Lage A. Valdez Festerjax Sahamanchez Vaidex Callaghan Idte Campbell exMayor Hieka Pat O'Mara Schumacher

Classified ad misfire listing mixed details

Fragmented classifieds page fragment advertises a model mix of names and addresses including Dr R Jackson and 1320 West Commerce Street with references to photo supplies and finishing. It promises a directory of firms for business searches but text is garbled and hard to parse.

Election of Fort Worth principal at San Antonio school board meeting

The San Antonio school board debated electing W. D. Williams of Fort Worth as high school principal, amid accusations of a conspiracy against local candidates. Williams won on the first ballot. Johnston and others voiced dissent. Members discussed unity, outside candidates, and future teacher elections as the board reasserted aims and planned further investigations.

Wi D. Williams Fort Worth Edward W. Tyoup W. D. Williams Schramm Marenill Johnston Mr. Willams Johnston Lottramm Pablo Cruz Mix Tyoan Ma. Harris Des Willams Lips Lytle San Antonio Schram Bringhavat Marshall Johnston Rehramm Sebramm Maldog Wari Tynan Rustrad Qe City Beo Méxas Scofield Harris Harria Williams Lingcomb Bnt

Climb Peak to Take Pictures by O W Archer

O W Archer plans an ascent of Mont Txtacothuat near One City of Mexico with Robert T Cavin to photograph distant terrains for a Mexico themed book. The expedition aims to capture primitive and progressive scenes amid industrial growth, with past climbs providing panoramic views.

O.w. Archer Rapabila Mexico Robert T. Cavin Ratfiway Mont Txtacothuat Moat Origin Republic OGG

School Board Debates Building Additions and Finances

The board discussed bids and contracts for school No 9 and No 2 additions, names of bidders and sureties, and a plan to complete work by summer. It approved bond terms, outlined remaining debts of about 214 dollars, and reviewed overspending of 89 975 dollars with incoming funds of 64 996 expected from the city.

Wes Rogers Tipscomb Scthool Bee Schramm R. L. Hall R. J. Boyle T. P. Walsh West End Lumber, Co G. W. Gil Quadrantor Bal Cstate Gl Cuenta Alamo Plhunting Company VAL Thomas Schraam Sne Fdonta Sam Housin Uytle Tynan Alice Wsihdtis Halt Memorial School Hayes

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From San Antonio Resident

A San Antonio resident proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills cured kidney issues after following directions and praises the remedy's effectiveness. The testimonial mentions the product by Foster Milburn Co. and urges readers to remember the name Doan's Kidney Pills. The text reflects early 20th century medical advertising.

San Antonio Albia Antonio F. Houck North Hackberry Street Texas Dean Lexar Bingo All Fiostora Fostar-Milburn ‘Co Buffalo Amonights United States Doan

Wood dealer fined for un stamped wagon delivery

In the corporation court this morning Georgy Henry, a wood dealer, was fined $10 for using a wagon not stamped by the city inspector. The case arose after complaints about short cords of wood. Henry said he was unaware wagons used for delivery needed sealing and stamping with capacity figures. The ordinance requires wagon inspection and a $10 penalty for noncompliance.

Georgy Henry Pampeter Theodore Muegg Henry Corporation Court Buegge

Caught on the curb leads to shock during marriage offer

A young man in Dyersburg is left dazed and unconscious after a woman promises marriage and a home if he accepts her terms. Doctors deem it fright reaction as he regains consciousness asking if there is a home proposal. Also a local note cites Ortho Sexative Frost Syrup as a claimed remedy with a testimonial.

Howe Max Blum V. R. Ward Dyersburg Totty Sexar Drug Co

Chinese Restaurateur Fined After Hat Incident

Lee Long was fined $10 in the police court after an incident at Wort Commerce Street Raboun where he allegedly attacked Garfield McNery with a quart bottle of catsup at a Chinese restaurant. McNery testified that Long struck him with condiments including sugar, butter dishers, and other restaurant implements during a chaotic exchange.

Lee Long Yon Garfield McNery Wort Raboun NcNeary McNery Long

Alamo Plaza Row Ends With Boy Scalp Injury

In a police court this morning the incident on Alamo Plaza led to a youth's complaint after a stick struck him causing a three inch wound above the lip. Witness Charles Rodriguez testified the assailant uttered taunts before the stick swung, with Rodriguez noting it was a county affair and the youth faced consequences.

Alamo Plaza Charles Rodriguez Wille Christof Court Ag Rodriguez

Birth Report in Local Notices

Fragmentary birth notice lists doctor names and local identifiers with unclear spelling and numbers. Likely records a newborn and family references, but most details are garbled or incomplete.

Rattlesnake Nearly Strikes Little Shelton Boy

The son of Luc Shelton in East Und, a new resident, narrowly escaped a rattlesnake in the back yard yesterday. A five foot serpent with ten rattles reared to strike as the boy fled and called his father, who dispatched the snake with an axe. The incident occurred as the family had recently moved into the Shelton home.

Ittte Luc’Shelton Shelton East Und Wlayipz Wao Gerpolit Wilk

New City Map For Sale At Anstal Café Notice

A fragmented notice offers a New City map for sale via a cafe or telephone contact. Listings name John J. Rullmann at 741 Mein Avenue and agent Chanda King in Room 212 Mackay Building. Telephone numbers 84 and 819 are provided for inquiry.

New City John J. Rullmann Mein Avenue Chanda King Mackay Brig. New

Woman Charged With Forging Money Order Released on Bail

Charlotte Edwardes, described in the report as a negress, appeared before United Elites Commissioner Bay on a forging and petty money order charge. Held on $300 bail awaiting grand jury action, she posted bond and was released. The case involves forging a Francis Franke money order for 38.25 and references two women at Guadalupe County High School for Negroes in Seguin.

Charlotte Edwardes United Elites Bay Francis Franke Guadalupe County Segin Charlotta Seguin

Real estate transfers list dated May 1908 various deeds

A series of 1908 real estate transfers including Mary A. Gisst deed on North Hackberry Street for $500 and Jacob Dippert related conveyances. Mentions lots, blocks, and subdivisions in Comal and Bexar counties, with prices ranging from $90 to $1817.05. Other entries show transfers on El Paso streets and Castroville road with multiple grantees and parcels.

Tolmes Mary A. Gisst North Hackberry Street A. Rippert Ty Cayotine Thorpe Tot & Plogle Jacob Dipperter David Rippert Erfinond Buch Menger Alvin Huth el Paso Joseph Faust’ Stalot Comal Entitty Louisa K. Crowe Bexar Enyoty Wm. McGrory Castroville Road Peing Fol A. G. Binelklock David Taylor Ernest Gralner Cagtula Coryaa

Real estate deeds and transfers in early 1900s era records

A long list of property transfers shows deeds to various lots and blocks across counties. Names include A J Grieper, Chas Crawe, Mrs Bert Bundy, John Cumberland, Margareta Saldana Mariner, Frank Saldana, John Sharer, O B Lamore heirs, Tiennie Byrd Howard, Silva Helmaan, Bruce Lomberg, Minnie Elgleman, Adolf Hol, Lena Abbott, Mary Sornbory guardian, John Loustawmmann, Paul Hegar on, Sylvain Parle, Julia Swart, Ida Brown, Benny Coriz, and others. Dates range 1907 to 1908 with numerous parcels described by lot, block, street and county references. Several transactions cite specific dollars, e g 376 400 and 2800. Some notes mention exchanges of property and notes. A brief notice ends with an editorial remark about McGute’s Baby Elbe cure.

South Range George M. Martin Atascosa County V. Wesson Colorado County Tiennie Byrd Howard Bexar County H. Kreische John C. Cumberland Wyoming Street Ool Yohime K. 1 Jos Margareta Saldana Mariner Frank Saldana Jones Avenue San Fedre John Sharer Bruce B.lomberg Crosby Streets Mra. V. PF Joseph Shelley O. B. Lamore Atascosa Conhery Tiennie Byrd-Howard John Sehérn Silva Rosy Helmaan Clearfield County Pennsylvania Lena Abbott Jasper County Adolf Hol Comal County Wlock 9 Myrtle d Wilson County Mary H. Sornbory Giardati Soribury BR. de Ney Crosby Straat John Loustawmmann Paul Hegaron Christoyler J Ida Brown Ncb Mesquite Street Benny Coriz Travis County Bechtel Bexar

Building Permits Listed for Several Avenues

Mrs PW Pitman on Rives avenue files awallings costing 2100, Mrs FR Jado on Palmetto avenue reports peelings at 3500, D Brooks on Park avenue adds an addition with unclear scope, J F Keen on South Colorado reports 42 troupes PizaD at Muomme near San Pedro place with avons 2508 dollars.

PW. Pitman Rives Avenue FR. Jado Palmetto Avenue D. Brooks Park Avenue Addition J. F. Keen South Colorado Pizad Muomme San Pedro Place

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