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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

11

Petrified bones found in foundation work in city

Workers demolishing a foundation for the new St Anthony hotel at Travis and Navarro discovered petrified bones believed to be a human skeleton buried 98 feet below street level, amid clay and gravel. A separate court note reports a verdict for the defendant in the case Herrera v Fernandez, with a $40 damages claim for alleged slander in the seventieth mile metric context.

New St Anthony Travis and Navarro Annita Herrera Fernandez

Abstract Books in Bexar County Offer Inquiries

In Bexar County, Abstracter services claim to explain their system, present an Abstract Pun, and invite readers to visit and compare with other offerings, promising insight into why theirs is superior and detailing what they will show.

Bexar County

Bexar Abstract Co. Report on Capturing Local Suspect

The Bexar Abstract Co reports that Policemst Mulhern of the mounted corps captured Henry Christnes, a negro accused of terrorizing women in the Burnett and Willow streets area. Christnes had been annoying residents for three months, with the incident occurring this morning near the end of the lot.

Mulhern Mounted Corp Henry Christnes Vietaler Burnett and Willow Streets Eac Christas Jis

Labels Must Tell Truth Jays Court

A government order requires mineral waters to declare if they are palatable or artificial. Woodward Vichy Water defends its purity claiming deep-source, airless bottling, and welcomes government inspection. The dispute centers on labeling and authenticity of so called therapeutic waters.

JAYS Board of Foot United States Department of Sgrlenlore Eeeh D. J. ‘Woodward Yaodward Wieh Seid Wat Deate Woodt Seid Eet America

Witnesses Describe Hendry Evidence at Trial

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a trial scene with a witness named Hendry and mentions of Christmas and a 50 dollar assessment. The text is garbled but implies a city context and a term or sentence. No clear dates, places, or additional individuals are discernible.

Feast Day Observed for Corphe Chelatt in City Parish

Observances mark the feast of Corphe Chelatt with solemn religious services in the city, centered at Bricken tidee Villy, under the local administration. Vendors and notices reference pharmacies and druggists including Bexar Drug Co and Styles' Drug Store, with a listing for the Lone Star soda fountain and new business address at 118 East Houston Street.

de Cataoile Taikiy Brickentidee East Houston Street Madey Tulloring Co

Notice to Contractors Major's Office San Antonio TX 1908

Sealed bids for stone pavement work on Hanstert Street including streetcar tracks will be received until 1 p.m. on July 1. Bids must include vitrified brick and other materials with a $1500 bid deposit. Plans and specs available from city engineer. samples due two days prior. city reserves right to reject any bids. Bryan Callaghan and Fred Fries listed as officials.

San Antonio Texas Hanstert Street Olly Engineer Oly Engineers Cit Bryan Callaghan

Stricken Judge In Critical Condition At Lodge Event

A report from June 13 describes Judge Cravens of Utah suffering a stroke during a governor’s lodge ceremony. His condition remains serious as doctors note partial paralysis and limited speech.

Aislin Tex Lodge Nla Cravens Utah Agen Sayers

Taft Favored as Delegates Debate Platform

A heated session featured Senator Hopkins leading a lengthy debate on the platform with interruptions and calls for quiet. Minority and majority planks were read, with injunctions and labor matters central, as votes tracked support across states and a final roll call closed near dawn.

Senator Hopkins Bevator Hopkins Simator Hopkins Cooper Hopkins Kansas Obi Wisconsin Irwor Winer Nimning Tam Representativa Cooper Hueral Bimin Viscanelo Uho Gwalymin Larise Delawarg Idaho Herote Burton

Post Office at Falfurrias Reported Robbed Last Night

Federal officials received a telegram announcing the post office at Falfurrias was robbed last night with slight loss. No further details were provided as the case is investigated by post office officials.

Falfurcive Post Office

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Restores Health

Read Mrs Sallie French of Taegunl Ind Ter report seven years of female troubles ended by Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Her letter touts cures for displacements inflammation irregularities backache and nervous prostration and invites women to write for free advice.

Lydia Sallie French Taegunl Ind Ter Lydia E. Pinkham

Stowers plan two new stories on West Commerce street building

Plans reveal Stowers to add two stories to the West Commerce Street property near Nae Varro. A steel frame structure is eyed for the corner lot at West Houston and Maitland avenues. Lower floors may house a luminor store while upper floors would be offices.

Tonston Street Stowers Purniere Aompay Merce Street Naevarro Adee 1 Asres Ens Lansa Tony Gal Stayala Weat Houston Wr. Stowers Luminors Howe

Motee's Baby Euxie Curry Promoted for Infant Ailments

A old advertisement-like fragment touts Motee's Baby Euxie Curry as a remedy for infant stomach and bowel issues. It claims benefits for conditions like dysentery and general bowel distress, produced by Hexar Drog Co.

A. Andy Motee Hexar Drog Co

Magnificent McArdle Piano Contest Draws Wide Attention

The McArdle store in Houston invites customers to win a $375 Kimball piano with a scarf and stool by collecting coupons from cash sales. Coupons grant a chance to estimate the winning number kept in a box at San Antonio Loan & Trust. The contest pageant promises broad participation and a grand prize without effort.

Deen Brose McArdle Heavulil Oplyoument Medrdle Nous Houston Sievel Dmcable McArdle’s San Antonio Loan & Trust Company Encvelopa Eniest McArdin

San Antonio City Ordinance Regulates Telegraph and Electric Wires

The ordinance orders strict conformity for telegraph telephone signaling and electric service fixtures. It prohibits parallel or low clearances, mandates weatherproof insulation, and requires clear pole identification and routine removal of dead or unused wires within 48 hours after notice.

City of San Antonio Nazallel Persea Gro Buch Keyt Jtevson Gantrol Servics Jngz Uo CM ofAing Sune Capela San Fernando Cathedral

City Electrician governs wiring and pole permits in San Antonio

The city enforces wiring standards from service wires to poles. It requires city approval for poles, routes, and apparatus, with penalties for violations. Electrician inspectors oversee underground and overhead systems and issue 48 hour remedy notices. Public notices cover applications for new lines and monthly reporting to the City Electrician.

Mhetrician Bulding Ap cd City Electrician Lion Caunell Qurliver Iumediate Perwn Fim City Electrichin Elveteton Losile City Electriciay Oly Electrician San Antonio Tri City Tysctrician

Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Notices

Henry Krischamt Olt Thompson and Hedwig Deck appear in a marriage license record. C Maperstadt C K Cinamaham and N Modrenie listed. Willam P Reidner and 21ingle Gi Nersa noted alongside Pablo Namiret and Petre de Ochoa in the dataset.

Henry Krischamt Olt ‘Thompson Henry Deck Hedwig C. Maperstadt C.K. Cinamaham N. Modrenie Willam P. Reidner 2Lingle Gi Nersa Pablo Namiret Petre de Ochoa

Dismiss Mandamus Suit Over Telephone Connection

A mandamus suit filed in the Forty-fifth district court by Garaa-Janukilensworth Wholesale Company to compel Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone to restore all telephone connections in the Washer building was dismissed this morning.

Ieraulamu

Market Closes Higher in New Orleans Trade

New Orleans market activity picked up on June 18 as prices strengthened. The day saw a higher close with October and December futures about eight points above Friday’s close, while overall sentiment improved through the session.

Cotun New Orleans Lis Fune Haly Jedluntay

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