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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
San Antonio Light and Gazette informs subscribers to send payments only to authorized collectors and to notify delivery issues by telephone. The notice warns that paying others will lead to errors and address changes should be reported to adjust delivery.
A publicized account by Chancellor Day of the University of Syracuse describes observations from his world trip, critiquing salaries of workers, press bias, and the role of universities in national service. He condemns sensationalism and warns against obstructive agitation while urging support for education and industrial progress.
A historical note discusses a proposal to deploy dirigibles for coast guard use and military observation. Major George C. Squier begins preliminary drawings as Secretary Dickinson orders Army and Navy planners. The piece questions practicality for coastal defense and argues dirigibles belong with the army for land operations rather than coast guard duties.
A fragmented report mentions a Seattle fair ready for a Go signal and hints at management considering closure tied to gate receipts. The Chicago Record-Herald and Houston Post are cited with differing anecdotes, including a Kentucky man robbed by highwaymen whose attire survived.
A forwarded tale claims a gigantic African built locomotive, the world’s most powerful, with vast coal and oil needs, extraordinary speeds, and celestial signals. The item, circulating as a novelty ad piece, includes exaggerated specs and asks readers to believe the tall claim.
Special Dispatch from Tyler Texas reports a new assault story linked to a lynching. A committee led by County Judge Bullock and County Attorney Butley visited the Harman home to probe the claim, but the mother refused to let investigators question her daughter. Many residents question the assault report.
Aurelio Garcia de Lama sues the city of San Antonio in district court for $15,000 claiming injuries from a piggy driving mishap on South Pecos Street when a hole was struck. He says the injuries caused severe pain and reduced earning capacity from the March 17, 1908 accident.
Beaumont Texas June 10 The Beaumont Journal stock controlled by C L McCary was sold to M B Foster president of the Houston Chronicle J E McComb business manager of the Chronicle has been made general manager of the Journal The change is announced in this afternoon edition of the Journal.
The Fort Worth Record notes a cryptic claim that Rockefeller denies knowledge of a financial scheme while hints of reforms addressed to unnamed players. The piece mocks the idea of a single master capitalist steering national economics and suggests possible improvements to the broader system.
Fragmented OCR report notes good batting averages and a confusing reference to Aldrich and Pollette, then mentions an English clergyman sightseeing in the United States with unclear implications. The piece alludes to New York and Nashville and vague theatrical context with stray terms from a sport or entertainment column.
Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled commentary on betting, political denouncements, and social change. It mentions a future event in Texas next Saturday and references a campaign of cultural reform with generic phrases about education, generation, and national preservation.
The annual mayoral message and city officers’ report for the year ending February 2, 1883, have been released. Items mention Col W S Madley and wife traveling to Columbus then Germany, birthday of Mrs Mathilda Booker, Otto Kramer contracted to plan a merger addition, a shooting club event with Pred Curolus winning, and a Bastille Day celebration planned at Mother's Garden with a program led by Armin 34 president Fru Labourcade vice president Charles Pevills secretary T Lotstaneny and Drs Fayie master of ceremonies.
A wind storm redacted rain last night damaged several houses in Davidson Otis and caused a fatality at Mugshella Texas. Tolvert activity reported as wrecked.
Special Rispaton. Wort Worth, Tex., Mayor Davis announced this afternoon he would appoint George H. Mulkey as commissioner and Times HL Maddox as street commissioner. The reappointments were for harmony and not binding on future courses.
A new rate schedule was posted affecting oil transportation via pipelines. The measure, attributed to The Teens K company jarley, reports a 40 percent effective advance, with fields including Baratoga Sourlike and Faunhle named as affected pathways.
Special Dispatch reports a tornado near Seymour causing the destruction of fifteen houses and farm buildings. The event, which struck after dark, was followed by heavy rain and damage to livestock.
William Schuehardt aged 78 died yesterday at his home after a lingering illness. The funeral is at 5 pm today at Lutheran cemetery. He lived in San Antonio for many years and served as American corporate in Mexico for sixteen years and was customs inspector for two years. Survived by four daughters and several grandchildren residing in Dallas and San Antonio. services and interment to follow.
Market notes indicate firmer tone in cotton with near months in a narrow price range and October closing higher. New Orleans spot demand cheered buyers while Houston spots softened, as futures lists show mixed openings and steady to firm tones across the board.
Special Dispatch from Galveston reports 78 year old Fane Lo-Chan Han, a well known contractor, found dead at his home with a gunshot wound to the head. Body located in the back yard. money and valuables missing. Estate valued at about one hundred thousand dollars.
The Texas Life Insurance Company of Waco filed a charter amendment to raise its capital from one hundred thousand to two million dollars. A separate report notes a police case in which Lacy admitted striking Quinn in the face during a dispute, with Quinn an Englishman involved and Nibberselahma Toba Quinn charged in the police court.
A Philadelphia tale, recounted in a Washington charity dinner, features a municipal official and two men trading a witty, confusing quip about desserts and age as guests waited. The scene paints a caricature of polite, murky dialogue amid a public charity event.
A garbled exchange questions a proverb about foresight and securing a garage after a car is taken. The misrendered text hints at a discussion of responsibility and locking up property but lacks clear context or attribution.
New York reports seed oil quotations as of June 10 with prices for Choad and Lulay q ruled, plus Kansas City grain notes listing wheat and corn futures. The prose blends a market update with stray ad-like text and lingering product names, ending with an unrelated drugstore slogan.
Prominent Nashville physician Dr Herman Leist, accused of murdering Mrs Rosa Mangrum whose body was found in the Ohio River at Cairo, receives not guilty verdict in higher court. The state’s appeal failed to prove corpus delicti, reversing a lower court murder conviction and ordering release.
An Associated Press dispatch from Dealwinville North Carolina reports two men named Jake Mundy and Will English were killed in a Bailey Mica mine accident. Rescue efforts raise fears that others may be entombed as crews recover the victims under morning light.
Dr B T Robertson departed for Wat o to attend the State Dental association meeting slated to run today through Saturday. The fragment notes a promotional cry for Fletcher's Castoria directed at children.
Large crowds fill the Airdome as Bert Leigh’s Yight and airy Title top ten and the acrobatic Sylvan and O'Neal headline. Kane and Kanter perform The Tuly of the Nurkey, with Albina Artilla and a 14 person cast. Senor Garcia and Senorita Carieima headline the Gem. W K Rey and Brother Toy headline the week with The Human Tough Factory. The film program includes Woman's Wit In The Chin of Faith and A Working Man's Dream.
The General Demand for a mild effective liquid laxative is met by California Fig Syrup Co with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. This remedy is praised by physicians for gentle, prompt action and wholesomeness. Genuine product sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
A Chi nese restaurant proprietor known as Young June was charged in police court with selling unwholesome meat. Judge Buckley fined him $10 after a witness alleged a one pound roast beef sent to a man named Lim was found unfit for food.
A San Antonio resident testifies to kidney trouble relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs O B Netdert notes dropsical swellings and back pain disappeared after using the remedy, praising its value and recommending it to others. The product is marketed by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York as the sole US agents.
The Vi Governor Gambell aided by Mineral Wella today refused to commute the death sentence for Refugio Jareque, convicted of raping a Polish girl, with execution scheduled in Floresville tomorrow.
A postal offer from A M Fischer of 610 East Houston Street markets Hin Dipus as a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation and bad blood. The ad promises a money back guarantee and mail order delivery with 50 cent sample and six boxes for 4.93.50 under powder assurance.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Zitermas died this morning after a two week illness at age 1 month Funeral held tomorrow from 74 Clo Smith Street Interment City Cemetery No 6 Friends invited to attend after service Exi t payment offers for West Gardendale Suburban farm DAMLGREN BENSON WELCH Grand Opera House Bldg
Notice announces the dissolution of the firm Hivterte and Ammann, formerly at 826 Toren Street, San Antonio, Texas, by mutual consent. L. P. Amman has retired. KM. W Witafelder will continue the business at the same location. Dated San Antonio, Texas May 1, 1000. EDWARD M. HITZFELDER, L. PL AMMAN.
A fragmented exchange shows a man coerced into borrowing and promising repayment. The speaker doubts repayment and mentions a woman to whom he was engaged, implying personal stakes and potential entanglement in the debtor’s life.
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