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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
6
Citizens condemn the practice of political candidates tucking advertising cards on street trees. Vividly visible on many trunks, the cards mar the cityscape and clutter public property. A resident urges police to remove them and vows to withhold support from any candidate who uses this method of campaigning.
Hilla Kibbs complained that emancipation ideals fail in practice as police court thundered warnings. Nia, armed with a rifle, stood center street but imagined shots. Ela paid $10 to Chief Mauermann after a disruptive incident. Ben Jackson faced disturbance charges later dismissed.
Advertises Imperial Remedy as a cure for eczema and skin diseases with testimonials from J. D. Beauchamp of Byals Texas. Claims quick soothing action, no grease, easy application, and availability through druggists or by mail from Imperial Medicine Co Houston Texas.
Thad T. Adams, former Justice and Laborite, announces candidacy for representative in place No. 1. His opponent is T. M. West Adams, a former railroad man who studied law and now practices in the city.
The Katy plans a moonlight excursion to New Braunfels tomorrow night for a Fraternal Brotherhood picnic at Landa Park. Be C Griffin, city passenger and local agent, is arranging for crowd handling of about 600 people.
Willie Howie aged 21 of 404 Spl edad street dies from Bright's disease and Teo Frig age one from cholera infantum at 121 King street. Henry Albert McKeon aged 17 of 555 King street dies from cardiac paralysis.
Amid denunciations of Standard Oil and railroads Mother Jones spoke to about 1000 at a socialistic school of economy. She blamed government officials and media for societal ills and promised to outline remedies opposed to current political and economic systems.
Tint Yantis the dairyman faces corporation court for permitting stock to run at large. Jove Farris obtained a warrant for Yantis arrest after accusing him of letting eight cows pasture on municipal land, disturbing west end residents and damaging trees and shrubs. Dr Th A Wolel and wife of Linares Mex are at the Bexum.
A humorous yet chaotic tale from Perry Oklahoma and Miss Mamie Davis of Perry. A log chain and cow linked to a neck collar created a ludicrous scene aboard a Pullman bound for Chicago. Nearby reports include a Montana bride marrying a low-paid clerk and a mountain robbery claim in North Carolina as police investigate.
The county may lose its rural free delivery routes due to rain damage making roads impassable. The post office was notified, and road officials were urged to repair routes 1, 3, 4, 5, and 9 or the service could be withdrawn. The affected roads lie in the southern part of the county and were not part of prior improvements under Judge Bab Green.
Property owners on West Houston Street back faster paving after a survey from Santa Rosa to the L and G depot shows broad desire to proceed with street improvement once remaining Houston Street projects are finished. Representative WP Brown asks Mayor Callaghan about city cooperation to lay a stone macadam pavement with a smooth surface similar to plaza repairs. The mayor offered no firm pledges, but Brown appeared encouraged by the response.
Burglars, evidently amateurs, broke into C. Horan & Co. at Austin and Duval last night. Their loot was a single pair of shoes and a row of mutilated coins. Entry gained through a rear door, a big iron bar found at the scene. Police Constable Stevens assigned to the case. burglars suspected to aim at the safe.
A line ad describes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism and other pains. It warns of rheumatic twinges as forerunners of severe attacks and promotes the product with prices of 25c, 50c, and $1.00 sold by Bexar Drug Co.
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