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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1909

Page

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Postal Dance at Mission Garden Hall in Dent Park

The notice advertises a Saturday night postal dance at Mission Garden Hall with 25 cent admission and dancing every night at Electrin Park. It mentions an exhibition drill by Llama Lodge No 34 and a program led by Theo Artzt with music. Postoffice Inspector Hare-Ciol and chief inspector Alimrac were in the city on division business.

Cash Prine Watts Dent Park Admis Mission Garden Hall Electrin Park Llama Ropal Achatea Degieu Eam Minth Postoffice Hare—Ciol Rabt. Alimrac Theo Division Texas Lauraiana

Court Case Rules Law Unconstitutional in Primary Decision

Springfield court declares the recent primary election law unconstitutional. The article also notes bankruptcy discharge for Alexander Gravey granted by Judge Maxey, local liquor ad details, health board meeting, Inspector Herper weekly reports, a burglary case against Oliver Bell, a dance hall affray involving Hattie Skillmore and Ollie Gasner, a streetcar accident injuring Laurian Llanos, and various vagrancy fines in police court.

Alexander Gravey Maxey Hattie Skillmore Ollie Gasner Ange Buckley East Crockett Street

Half Interest in Bexar Abstract Company for Sale

One half of the Bexar Abstract Company is for sale. The seller has perfected the books for 21 years and claims a complete, up-to-date operation with modern equipment. The business is profitable and could be increased with a capable manager and added title insurance feature. Cash or good paper offered.

Stata Jess Io

Prohibition Tent Meetings and Fire Destruction Report

In San Antonio Ben A. Stribling reports at a prohibition tent meeting Rev G Harris speaks this evening. Tomorrow Rev Eichelberger lectures to children. Last night Rev Fichelberger spoke, with short talks by Bennett Kent and Rev Stokes. A Big Four act and prizes are listed for Saturday night. Ad 230 notes a fire destroying an auto garage and washhouse, with $34500 property loss and speculation that a furnace set by a Black washerwoman caused the blaze. Readiness to evacuate appears noted as the fire spread before dispersal.

Prohibition Prof Wait Eichelberger Fichelberger Sooke Messra. Bennett Kent Stokes Waa Hally RL Bi L. Meehan Duffield Street Funn Hiya

Goulds Seem To Question Mrs Gould In Separation Suit

Testimony in the New York case centers on Mrs. Gould drinking at Castle Gould on Long Island. Servants describe intoxication and humiliating conduct toward staff and husband, while defense says witnesses may be biased and allegations will be rebutted.

Associated Preas New York Howard Gould Katherine Clemmena Gould Malloy Hiquor Mr. Gould Wm. Wypon Gould

Hotels and personals from San Antonio area notices

Local social column lists Beaumont visitor L Grigaby registered at St Anthony and Port Arthur visitor WW Craig in city. Guests include G W Rogers Galveston and J A Driscoll Rabstown. Also mentions hotel stays, travel between cities, and social connections with Brock, Peacock, and Look families. Court probate filing notes Alice Wadley seeks independent executorship.

L. Grigaby Beaumont St. Anthony

Golden Cord threat to Yuan Shih Kai in Chinese crisis

Special Dispatch from June 15 reports a so called Golden Cord order sent to Yuan Shih Kai by the prince regent. It claims he must kill himself within three months. Analysts doubt the threat will deter Yuan, who commands 15 000 trained troops and strong Pekin support.

Putin China Yuan Shih-Kai Mike Chiba Polin Pakin Yuan Pekin TsiAng

International labor turmoil spurs push for world federation

Labor reports show a drop in inland strikes while the International Laundry Workers Union faces a court action in Mayaguez Cuba arresting 60 striking women for alleged restraint of trade. The United Mine Workers announce record membership over 310000 as John Mitchell nears retirement. Shipping interests consider an international federation to counter dock workers and graft, planning big insurance funds and strikebreakers to keep docks moving, despite alarms among labor officials.

The International Laundry Workersanion Mavang Cuba Hamburg Antwerp Rotterdam New York Europe Ametics London

Cotton Market Sees Little Change Amid Quiet News

In San Antonio June report, cotton prices held steady as trading ranged narrowly. Activity remained moderate with futures near last night’s close, awaiting a government July report. spots steady apart from House ton edging up 1 to 1 1/8.

Theught Mzette Sa Antonio Texas House Ton

Market Notes From Chicago and New York Prices

The afternoon market report shows Chicago grain and New York commodity prices fluctuating. Wheat futures steady to firm with various No. 2 and No. 3 classifications quoted. cotton and other staples quoted with limited changes in early trading.

Appeals court rules against railroad commission in Texas case

In Austin on June 16 the appellate court affirmed the State vA Trinity and Brazos Valley railroad decision, ruling against the railroad commission which sought penalties for failing to stop freight and passenger trains between Waxahachie and Dallas. The case highlights regulatory enforcement on service routes operated by Trinity and Brazos Valley.

Austin Appellate Cent Trinity & Bearoo Valley Railroad Waxahachie Dallas Trinity & Brazos Valley

Ranchers buy 875000 acres in Mexico for herd move

Special Dispatch reports C C Goodnight and Dr Charles Young acquire 875000 acres in Mexico near Del Rin in the Trevino tract to relocate Godnight buffalo herd and Kayakule sheep stock. Purchases enable daily payments toward suburban farm ownership through Darlanden Benson Welch at Grand Opera House Building.

Weat Gardendale Farms Datlgren Benson & Wrelou Grand Opera House Wichita Falls C. C. Goodnight Panhandle Charles Young Agia Minor Mexico del Rin Trevino Gardendale Darlgren Benson & Welch Grand Opera Meuse

County Judge Rights to Cast a Vote Draws Supreme Court

Austin, June 16 The supreme court sustained the attorney general's ruling that a county judge may vote as a member of the county commissioners court. The decision declined mandamus against Stephens, comptroller, and affirms earlier cases while noting various docket items from Texarkana to El Paso.

Austin Supreme Court Mandarina Riveris Stephens Liberty County Mer Rhodes Moret Hood Texay Central Moore Parrant Sawyer

Do Honor to Memory of Tom Morris on Golf Links

Auorfated Press reports Chicago June 16 that golf clubs across the West observed a tribute to Tom Morris, hailed as the grand old man of golf, with a synchronized 18 hole match play. Peter Dawnan of Cluson, Scotland, prevented a silver trophy swap as the old team yielded the pest score in the event.

Auorfated Press Chicago Western

Fire destroys block in Athens business section

Special, Clapaton June 6 A blaze in Athens early today wiped out an entire block of the business section causing about 30000 in losses. Buildings including Miller & Miller Foater Conwell Evans Branham Carrolls and others were destroyed along with Miller & Royal White Swan restaurant Judge McDonald and the local library. Insurance totals about 12000.

Clapaton Athens Fox Thig Sty Miller & Miller Foater Conwell Evans & Branham Carroll's

Davis' Painkiller and Spring Medicine Ad

A halting ad-like fragment touts Perry Davis' Painkiller as a quick remedy for aches and strains. It references a spring medicine for immediate relief of wounds and pains, urging purchase of the new product.

Davis Yasad Perry Davis

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