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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
A catalog note lists girls bathers priced at 1.35 dollars, in flannel or poplin with light or dark blue, featuring sailor collars and trimmed sleeves, full skirts with bloomer trousers. The item lists as an 81.75 value equivalent at the sale price.
An advertised pocket guide offering a ready reference index for San Antonio listing ward districts public streets street railways and locating public buildings plazas yards railway stations churches schools amusements and other sites. Available at the book department two for each copy.
Remnants and varieties of embroidery and laces offered at deep discounts for Friday and Saturday sales. Velvets and inserts range from narrow to wide widths with many pieces priced per yard under half their former tag. Swiss and openwork laces in assorted designs also advertised with reduced prices across multiple days.
Local yard sale listings offer items including domestic goods, calico fabrics, and bleached textiles at low prices. One vendor advertises peasant domestic ware with several 1 yard and 2 yard bundles on offer tomorrow and Saturday.
The trial of Ruber Robinson, a Black man, for the murder of Frank Wolford, with co-defendant Oaliens, opens amid testimony mirroring the earlier death sentence given to Waller West. Proceedings proceed as jurors hear details of the crime and motives in a white victim case.
A Confederate tea was hosted at the home of Mrs. Alley on AbL Van Nose street with a large group attending. Guests included Mrs. Shirley and several others from local and nearby towns. an excellent program featured violin, guitar, vocal, and piano performances.
Ide Douglas, a negress, was found guilty of disturbing the peace and fined ten dollars plus costs by a jury in the cooperation court. Rosa Brown, a sixteen year old white girl, arrested on vagrancy charges with the same woman, failed to appear for trial and her bond was forfeited. An arrest warrant will be issued.
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call for bank statements from all national banks. The request seeks a report on condition as of June 23. The notice notes auditors will begin after the initial cash payment related to an ownership dispute at a suburban farm.
Mr and Mrs Felder celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 18 at 312 San Pedro Avenue. Eleven of their fourteen children survive, along with grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was born in 1846 in Germany, married in 1859, and the couple later settled in Castroville and San Antonio, returning there permanently after 1877.
Advices from Fes report Morocco’s internal peace at risk due to rebel Hoghi’s depredations. Che Suk Lan’s rebel faction, led by Midai Keber, moves through Megnine in search of saltata aes oeaod a Ayinge tel wi. Foreigners flee as Hoghi’s forces engage the army near the capital. Mulai’s ally Tyia deserts. Chergui leads troops toward the capital to confront the uprising.
Prohibition era coverage notes actions of city council and court figures including Welker and judge Nelson. Reports arrests for drunkenness across four month periods, calls to hear Ray Groseclose on Prohibition effects, and details guardianship and probate filings. Also mentions Oscar O’Farrell’s severe foot injuries and remands in custody.
The Antonio Ladies' Bowling Club plans a bowling contest at Beethoven alleys Sunday night. Details are unclear due to fragmented text. includes names and event mentions such as a coupon dance and music, with various local references and contact hints.
Attorney Balin states the Williams case will go to trial in October. He notes reports contradicting claims about Mrs. Sallie Gibson’s death and says she cannot be found to testify. One caveat remains, as Williams travels toward Seattle, seeking dismissal or conviction.
Markets show strong home grown offerings including okra eggplant peppers rhubarb and peaches. Peaches from Avosis lead the day with good quality while plums come in slowly and fetch fair prices, suitable mainly for canning. Honeydew and cantaloupes appear in moderate shipments as local growers push steady gains.
A report from Naw Angtly Wew describes a child leaping into a live coal heap. The incident drew attention as emergency responders attended and initial conditions were reported as serious but non fatal.
Associated Press reports two corpses recovered from a lake near Idlehour Park. One is a Kansas school teacher Hessie Day of Ul liyard, killed yesterday by unknown means. The companion is M. E. Bartog, Gast Pittsburg, found on the lake bank. Fate unclear whether accident or self harm.
Capt W J McDonald state revenue officer arrives from Austin stopping at the Belle. Noted a social visit to San Antonio and to Captain Bill. The 69 year old Carolina Winth died yesterday from peritonitis after a surgical operation. The boy was brought to the deceased’s home in Ciboly Valley for burial.
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