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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
6
A historical price list shows fruits and vegetables with per unit and per dozen costs. Watermelons 20c, peaches 2 dozen for 2c, blackberries 10c a box, apples 20-40c a dozen, greens 2 for 19c, tomatoes 8 for 36c, cucumbers 20c a dozen, country eggs 20c a dozen, and assorted misc items such as butter 20c a pound and honey 16c a jar.
Washington Fino i The cause of the accident on the armored cruiser Tennessee left four men dead and several injured. A court of inquiry to be appointed by Admiral Bahres will determine officer responsibility and machinery improvements. Anika Sebree telegraphed that the accident occurred at di 4.w while the ship was under pull power. Injured men to be sent to Los Angeles hospital. The admiral's report lists four dead and ten injured as per press dispatches.
Last night at the Dalkowitz home Migg Nathalie Dalkowitz was honored at an informal reception with High School graduates and faculty in attendance. A Y M C A Auxiliary lawn fete and a Miss Rogers reception followed with music, punch, and refreshments. Other events included a studio recital at Harnish Hall and a Young Woman's Auxiliary meeting at First Baptist Church with a briefing by missionary Mrs. Thomas and a China exhibit.
Pretty mohair bathing suits described as simple and comfortable with narrow white braid trimming the collars and cuffs, noted for a nude yet modest appearance and effective style in a periodical description.
Miss Christine Dougherty of Wake Deli Ky and Miss Muttle MaCreary of Lavernia depart Mrs J C Kinney and Miss Roy Dougherty. Mrs H W Flato leaves for Maxien in a few days to spend time in San Luis Potosi. Miss Antie Alten heads to Louisville as delegate to National Sunday School convention. May Rogers will go to Chicago to oversee city playgrounds. Mr and Mrs S Rogers sail from Galveston to New York for summer visits. W A Van Mooren owe leaves for Denver. Miss Uthel Saylor will spend five weeks in Camfort at Nichols ninth. Mrs W T Pool leaves for Mian Tor a vacation. Mrs Chris Smith to spend late summer on the cast. Corpus Christi Miss Ruby Gatley leaves for Colorado after visiting Mrs Georgy Powell.
A called gathering of the Self Culture club convened yesterday at president Misa Pau line Dietrieh’s home to wrap up club business for the season. The year’s program received approval and the year-book is to be prepared for release.
A jumbled collection of home kitchen directions featuring CHIGAGO DOUGHNUTS batter, orange Bavarian cream steps with gelatin and citrus, Hygrease Plum Pudding ingredients and steam time, plus Strawberry Eggs with whipped cream and strawberry filling. Recipes include sugar, eggs, buttermilk, soda, orange juice, gelatin, cream, and spice notes.
A trough of low pressure extends from the northern boundary to the Rio Grande affecting the region. An accompanying high pressure covers the eastern half of the country. The official forecast describes unsettled conditions likely to persist until the low drifts away.
Special to the Light reports from New York that Senator Bailey was unavailable for interviews at the Waklorf Astoria as journalists pressed for access. He sent two messages by telegraph while his condition remained serious though not believed dangerous by his aides.
A parish meeting at St Marys church established a memorial scholarship at San Antonio Theological Seminary in Reverend Father South memory. A $4000 fund will be invested to produce an annual scholarship and a committee was named to solicit funds with Johnny Sullivan and Ches Convoy among the appointees.
A blast at a Vienna Ottaliring gelignite factory near the Surprise Party district killed sixteen and left seventeen injured with varying severity. Police and emergency crews rushed to the scene as authorities commenced an investigation into the deadly incident.
A contested ruling involves the Allenewarth-Garnahan Wholesale Co in the Forty-fifth district court over installing telephone connections in the Washer building. The Bradbn ordinance terms were granted but the company refused the alliance conditions, delaying action as Judge Cammy presides.
A. C. feleff sued General Accident Insurance Co of Philadelphia in Pitty seventh district court for 13 600 alleging defamation from a policy dues misdirection. He claims as Texas agent he faced humiliation and loss after the company told policyholders not to pay dues and to forward funds elsewhere.
San Antonio businessmen announce a rail sale to the mountains with reduced round trip fares and family tickets. Tickets include limited daily rounds and specific validity periods to encourage residents to visit the cool mountains, with a schedule showing a departure at 4:30 p.m. and return at 9:26 a.m. The plan aims to boost local business and allow families to spend evenings in the mountains.
The city records show a single franchise granted on November 7 to the Southwestern Telegraph company. It covers streets Travis between St Mary and Navarro, St Mary to Commerce, Navarro from Travis to Houston, Houston from St Mary to Flores, and Houston from Navarro to Avenue BE. Underground work limited to 2000 feet yearly. The council to designate streets for underground work under the ordinance. Mayor Callaghan notes the franchise falls under underground work law.
A periodical feature in The Tight offers beauty culture and health guidance. It suggests home remedies and dietary tips, including cucumber drinks, light summer attire, insomnia advice, knitting for rheumatism, water intake, spring tonics, and the use of rhubarb and greens for overall wellness. The column blends fashion, wellness, and common-sense remedies with quotes from medical authorities.
A fatal accident near Lifayette ends a ball game when a bat slips from a boy’s grasp and strikes 20 year old Jive Willie Watson in the head. Watson died yesterday, authorities said, as friends watched in shock. The incident occurred during a casual game with several youths present.
A man named Joel Thome, age 12, was arrested after a morning shooting incident at his home last night. He confessed today, family trouble cited. Citizens believe foreigners may have attempted to kill Guford. Rangers responded but the order was canceled.
Nitsburg, Ives and others were sentenced today for embezzling $1,105,000 from Pinnetie Waruters Deposit National Bank. Henry Reiver and John Young, former paying teller and auditor, received one year each to serve in the penitentiary.
An explosion in Indianapolis injures eight people and damages a nearby cemetery and St. Vincent’s Hospital area. A window shatters blocks away as smoke roils through the street. The death toll or precise locations remain unclear, with the blast sentiment noted as a major city incident.
Special to The Light from Houston reports a kerosene explosion this morning fatally injures 24 year old Winnie Ria vert and seriously burns her mother who is expected to recover. The family is prominent in the city.
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