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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
1
Lannon June 25. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent reports The Hague fears Holland may seek redress from Venezuela for seizure of Dutch ships and mail.
A heavy shower drenched Beacon Hill this morning shortly before noon causing streets to run with water while other city areas reported no rain. The brief downpour disrupted parts of the day but caused minimal broader impact.
New York June 25 Justice Megh discharged Melville Collins and Joseph Loew who were arrested at the Sheepshead Bay race track for alleged violation of the anti petting law. Assistant District Attorney Blier cited a court decision. Both defendants were regal and could not attend. J Waddy Tate, Texas agent for the Chicago Great Western, was in the city and registered at the Angelus.
The Light announces a city wide vote opening Wednesday June 24 at 8 pm for a contest of San Antonio's most popular ladies. Candidate list includes Marguerite Brown Washer Brofis Sarah King and many others from schools and local firms. Voters are urged to obtain certificates and support favorite entries with newspaper subscriptions.
The Bitters has been promoted as a great American home remedy for 58 years claiming to relieve poor appetite flatulence insomnia indigestion and malaria. The text emphasizes its long standing use and purported health benefits for various ailments.
Three month daily and Sunday subscription offer noted as $1.50 and two months $1.00. The text outlines a business men canvass to organize a ballot after June 21 with results announced by August 1. Restrictions bar employees and relatives of The Light from candidacy and allow rejection of names. No extra copies printed for coupon sales.
Chicago June 25 Inter- Central holdings figure Stryver until the present day. The former president is reported to have sold about 1000 shares of his Minols Central holdings. About 250 shares remain, with plans to disengage from the venture he began 30 years ago. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a social staple.
Special to The Steht Austio Tex 25 The state supreme court adjourned today for the term. Application for writ of error was refused in the case of J. We Moore et al vs Millstrom Bexar, and a motion for rehearings in the care of Anna Wade et al vs GH and S A was denied.
Special to The Light reports Walton Peleet of Dallas, a board member, says Harrington’s vindication will strengthen A and M College and boost next year’s attendance. Parents already request catalogues amid strong interest in enrollment.
The listing shows multiple suit prices from 12 to 40 dollars with various spellings and a final unreadable word. It reflects a miscellaneous advertisement style and inconsistent OCR. The readable entries present price points and occasional notes on availability.
Mr. Hinckley and his family left yesterday afternoon for Brownsville to establish new business there. He sold most stock from his undertaking shop but kept white horses and a white dead wagon for the journey. The wagon, built sturdy and on rubber tires, will carry clothing in a casket as they travel in stages, aiming to reach Brownsville by the 19th.
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