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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1908

Page

7

Funeral plans for Grover Cleveland announced in Princeton

Arrangements for Grover Cleveland's funeral were being set in Princeton New Jersey with a private service planned at 5 pm tomorrow in the family plot at the Princeton cemetery. Relatives from New York and Tamworth New Hampshire George Cleveland Hoyt Nebraska and Toledo are expected to attend. The service will be simple and private with a heavy oak casket and a silver inscription bearing Grover Cleveland 1837 1908. The nation mourns alongside Princeton as flags fly at half staff and emblems of mourning.

Princeton N. J Cleveland Od Princetyn'n Ruth Westland Esther Hichard Tamworth New Hampshire Marion Joyces Grover Suiler Mise-Rose Cleveland New ‘York Af On. Tach Ute Architect of Toledo Ohio Mary Cleveland Hoyt Hera Plage Ici Woodrow’ Wilson Princeton University Fwrope Grover Cleveland

Yale Victor Over Harvard In Varsity Race

In New London on June 25 Yale beat Harvard in the Varsity four race by one length over two miles on the Thames. Official times showed Yale at 30 88? Harvard 10 43. Harvard won the eight oared freshmen race by a length and a half over Yale over two miles. Attendance included Secretary Taft and Yale classmates. Roosevelt family watched from the yacht Sylph.

New London Conn Yala Harvard Thames River Yele Yale Intance Omelastas Taft Roosevelt

Cleveland home swells with telegrams for funeral finalization

In a quiet morning, Tiwaa informed Iter In Weatland that final funeral arrangements should be kept private this evening. More than a thousand telegrams have arrived at the Cleveland home.

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San Antonio Man Knew Cleveland

T S Houston a 19 West Commerce Street resident recalls Grover Cleveland from Buffalo days. He notes Cleveland's rise as mayor and later president, citing his stance that public office serves the people and his role in New York politics.

Commerce Street Cleveland Buffalo Houston Grover Cleveland Eherlf Buffalo Traction Company Denimerals of New York Ie Republica Nomined Judge Tolger

President and Wife Attend Grover Cleveland Funeral

President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will leave Oyster Bay at 1 29 PM Friday via special train over the Long Island railroad to Princeton New Jersey to attend the funeral of Grover Cleveland. They will arrive at Princeton at 4 45 PM.

N. J Roosevelt Long Island Railroad Princeton N. 1 Grover Cleveland Mrs. Roggevelt

Flags at Half Mast in Memory of Grover Cleveland

Flags at the federal building and city hall are lowered to half mast for 30 days in memory of Grover Cleveland. The federal order came from Washington, and Mayor Callaghan ordered the city dome bunting lowered this morning.

Federal Building City Hall Grover Cleveland Washington Callaghan City Building

Markets and Commodities Roundup from Across Cities

Markets report mixed activity in New Orleans and coastal hubs with steady New York and Liverpool prices. Wheat and corn futures show modest gains in Kansas City while stock indices rise modestly in New York led by utilities and rail names. day closes reflect thin trading and cautious optimism.

Five Die in Chemical Plant Explosion at Boarding House

In Chicago West Virginia on June 35 five members of the Nolan family perished in a chemical plant blast at Pabst Chemical on the ground floor. The fire trapped occupants of the five story boarding house on Huron Street. police and firefighters rescued others as smoke rose. The dead include Mrs Mary Nolan and daughters Mary Denise Bran and Helen. the blast wrecked the building front.

Chicago Jine Huron Street Pabst Chemical Company Mary Nolan Jant Treas Mary Denise Bran Helen

City Attorney Reports Yearly City Actions and Judgments

Joe Ryan city attorney filed his annual report with Mayor Callaghan covering the year ending May 31. At June 1 there were 145 cases pending. action secured in 180 cases, 40 new filed, and 40 new in dock ets. The city won $30,180 in personal injury judgments, including $6,000 for Wildenstein on a defective sidewalk, now on appeal. Seven sewer farm settlements totaled $36,865 with $55,997 pending.

Joe Ryan Mrr. Ryan Callaghan Marr Wildenstein Mitchell Lake

Fourth of July Celebration Planned at San Pedro Springs

At a general committee meeting of the Catholic Central union planners outlined a July 4 program at San Pedro Springs. Sports prizes drew praise due to liberal merchant donations. Activities include athletic contests, speakers from G A R and veterans groups, and a grand concert by the San Antonio Military band followed by dancing in the pavilion.

Feneral Catholic Contral Union San Pedro Springs Nations Wittaker He G. A. R Carlos Bee Sa Antonio H. O'Hara San Antonio

Punils Give Recital by Chas and Rechel Group

A late afternoon recital event features a diverse lineup including Pr. Simtang Ed. Staacke N. TModat M Gebel Minx Billa Frick Chay Tee chel Wand M. Water Mise I, Dutl ing, Misa H Starcke and J Gout with performances Friday evening at 833% hoelock af 307 Mawar atrent. The program promises a varied set of musical numbers by local artists.

Chas Hoelock Pr. Simtang Staacke N. Tmodat M Gebel Minx Billa Frick Chay Teechel Wand M. Water Mise I Dutling Misa H Starcke Nod J Gout

Light's Band Concert Plan For San Antonio

The Light plans a city concert program to bring music lovers in San Antonio enjoyable performances. Alderson Diewmann and Alderman Arnaud back the project, urging public support and donations as subscriptions near closure, with rehearsals by the San Antonio Military Band and local musicians aiming for early concerts. The Light calls for local financial backing to provide good music for all residents.

Sires Cancer Pep San Antonio Alderson Diewmann Plazas al Ple Arnaud Manermaan Cin Smith

Railroads Loge Ten Million Ten Months End April 1904

Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports the railroad commission releasing a statement on the ten months ending April 20 1904 detailing freight warnings operating costs and net income compared with the prior ten months a net decrease of 31793 497 or 12.26 percent is noted the commission cites changes in bookkeeping methods as a contributing factor.

Austin Tex Commission

Mosquito Nuisance Spurs Health Tips in San Antonio

Dr Brumby and Dr Brintley arrive to assess San Antonio sanitation amid mosquito breeding sites. Brumby aims to reduce mosquito nuisance and typhoid risk by filtering water and improving town services. He plans to visit Browneville next.

W. M. Brintley Anetin San Antonio

San Antonio Brick Company Elects New Officers

The annual meeting of the San Antonio Brick Company elected W. Q. Fitch president and George H Craft as vice president. W. D. Spencer became secretary, while RB Santer resigned. Directors John Stevens, W. Fiten, A. B. Spencer, Tagike Watt and XA. Braser held a tie, risking a receivership before new officers secured control and planned plant expansion to increase capacity.

San Antonio Brith Company W. Q. Fitch George H. . Craft W. DB. Spencer RB. Santer John Stevens W. Fiten A. B. Spencer Tagike Watt XA. Braser Carpeeta

Tribute to Cleveland By German Press

A German press tribute praises Cleveland for guiding partisans and advocating for a cause, noting his quiet fearless conduct and honorable stance. The piece emphasizes admired patriotism and public service while reflecting on his leadership amid turmoil.

Fisk Endorses Cherife's Act Barring Women

Justice Ben Fisk condemns the system that jailed or fined women for vagrancy and fees subpoenaed by constables. He cites county records showing fines, court costs, and jail terms while Sheriff Tobin refuses more imprisoned work and releases four inmates who paid fines.

Sal Coustable Tobin Luene Tapias Ben Fisk Tuition Fisk Eich Cane Fisk Ter G

Sues Gould for Divorce in New York Court

Mrs Helen Koltey files for absolute divorce from Frank Gould. Papers served in New York June 24. Gould did not confirm defense. Mrs Gould has 20 days to file the bill of complaint and he has the same period to answer.

New York Frank Gould Hils Misa Helen Koltey

Woman crushed as engine backs into crossing disaster

Mrs Ila Seegle, 45, of 127 Nero Street, was struck by a Southern Pacific switch engine at East Commerce street crossing at 1 40 am. A portion of her right foot was crushed while witnesses said the bell rang as the engine backed with a passenger train. She was taken to Santa Rose Hospital for amputation of a portion of the injured limb. she and her husband had lived in the city six months after moving from St Louis.

Ila Seegle Nero Street Commerce Street Sauta Rose Hospital Sam Qraham Teller

Fire crew mishap and streetcar collision in Waco

Colonel L Niles of the Third Fleet unit was taken to the hospital with a compound fracture after being thrown from a fire cart in a fall near the scene of a fire. He rode with Chief Ay ML Prescots. The horse bolted, rearing and throwing him. A sniffer was struck by a streetcar and rendered unconscious.

Waco L. Niles Flekl Artillers Loum San Antone Ay ML Prescots

May Flank Bass Plan Faces Opposition and Votes

Authentic advices from Austin indicate the opposition to Ghairmian C. L. Bass has moved to disrupt his plan. The executive county committee’s presidt judges for the primary election await next Saturday’s meeting. Attorneys general opinions on supporter queries are reportedly unsatisfactory and a state official opinion seeks to bar using committeemen signatures as absent votes.

Austin Ghairmian C. L. Bass Executive County Committee

Prohibition Defeated by Senate Vote in Louisiana

Baton Rouge lawmakers defeated the statewide prohibition bill by a 20 to 14 vote in the Senate. The defeat ends attempts to impose prohibition in the state, signaling a setback in the ongoing legislative fight over temperance laws.

Baton Rouge Senate Louisse Ston

Sinking of Larache claims many lives near Muros

Reports from Corunna indicate 65 rescued from the steamship Larache after it struck rocks near Muros in dense fog. The ship sank within minutes as passengers and crew clung to wreckage and boats either capsized or were smashed. Authorities count 150 aboard with 53 to 64 passengers reported safe in a brief dispatch, amid conflicting tallies and chaotic rescue attempts.

Corunna Spain Argentine Republic Moros Larache Bonar Wane Gram Special Coruna Larache Oay IMG Nataengers Argamentp Wadhion Landsank Rengande Avent Ln Ii Feecue Vincing Muros Vinces Tyros

Sherman In Improvement After Acute Attack In Cleveland

Cleveland June 25 Rep Sherman shows improving condition after an acute illness. He rested comfortably at Lakeside hospital following Tuesday morning symptoms. No operation planned immediately as cooling night helps recovery and no alarming changes have appeared despite ongoing nerves and public concern.

Cleveland Ohio Sherman Lakeside Hospital

SETH TESTARD HELD IN BEXAR JAIL FOR CONTEMPT

Tegislature candidate Seth Testard was jailed in Bexar County for three days on contempt of court after he and others were enjoined from selling scalpers on streets during the International Fair. He was fined 100 dollars, appealed, and a writ from the appellate court arrived recently.

Seth Testard Tegislature Bexar County Testard Vielaing santinesd_ tt Ommandale

Just Think Autoist Pleads Guilty to Speed

In a police court today Ralph H Hugo pleads guilty to speeding after being arrested yesterday afternoon by Policeman Seral. The incident involved a controversial charge and a $35 fine was issued, highlighting an unexpected courtroom moment.

Ralph H. Hugo Pollepman Seraa My. Hugo Maueroque

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