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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1908

Page

4

Change in News Agency and Fishing Party Returns

George B. Kungulé will take over the agency succeeding Crescent News, with Stranis also handling Browneville railway agency. A. Rungey JR, Marchant, A. D. Davis, T. BR. Clegs, Sir Willie, Ed Rug, Ben Rosenberg, Adolph Gras, and Wesley Travis returned from a two week flaking trip that included Comstock and a 23 mile Devil's river journey. A Spaniard named Orig Sen Martin was fined $6 in police court for an incident tied to a chair in Düsseldorf.

Vailwhs Aly 1 George B. Kungulé Crescent News Company Stranis Browneville Railway Tom Rungey JR Marchant A. D. Davis T. BR. Clegs Sir Willie Rugs Ben. Rosenberg Adolph Gras Wesley Travis Comstock Devil's River Waey Orig Sen Martin Anan

Thaw and Court Proceedings in Heath Plains Trial

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Thaw facing court in Heath Plains New York with questions to a jury trial. Attorney Jerome attended, deposition offices listed at District Ab Ce street. Telephone numbers and names appear garbled with multiple stray details.

Heaith Plains Jqzome Abce Street al Inalow Talore Commeres Street

Local Officials Named in Administrative Listing

A readable fragment lists county officials including district attorney Andres Coy, Sheriff Bd. Lindshey, County Clerk Vivian E. Hamilton, County Attorney Huntress, County Treasurer A. Y. Walton Jr. and others such as surveyor W. M. LoGre, school superintendent P. Stewart, and several justice of the peace and commissioner positions.

Breity Jedward Borsuid Frank Sommers Oeger

Spanland Man Refuses Latch In Court After Striking Refusal

Police describe the defendant as acting oddly when he kept his head near his hip pocket where an open item was found. The Spanland man refused to latch in court today, drawing scrutiny and leaving questions about the incident unresolved.

Wags Arrested After City Wide Boarding Downturn

Police rounded up a large number of vagrants who had just drifted into the city. Each offender received a fine of 19 dollars with sentences suspended to permit departure from the city.

To Try Title In Mack & Fernando Street Block

Clements Dunn filed a suit in district court to try title to the west half of lot 2, block 9, city Mack 7 on San Fernando Street. The Tofermonal & Great Northern Toll Way company is named as occupying the premises in question.

Clements Dunn District Tofermonal & Great Northern Toll Way Company Zetion Beline City Mack &7 San Pernando Street Plalgiis

Fined for Shooting in City Police Court

Stromire, a young man, faced Judge Buckiey in the city police court and was fined $25 for discharging a firearm within city limits. The incident involved the shooting of a pistol near August Lin burner and a broken mirror.

Id Stromire Buckiey August Linburner Fred O Plitel

Man alleges assault after May 24 incident near West Side

The report cites a man named Oscar Mathews and another youth as suspects in an April 24 assault on QM Torres and a Mexican, with a weapon use claim. One defendant showed facial scars from prior injuries and denied intent as police records note the incident occurred on the West Side.

QM Torres Oscar Mathews Mie Assautt West Aide Vorrog Adult Aid Imifa

Land Board Putting Off Harsh Action at A M College

A report from the college describes a clash within the A and M Board of Directors over the resignation of Professor Nett and other staff. C and C Todd accuses the board of whitewashing findings and siding with President Harrington, amid controversy over Hutson and Hutson's daughter’s illness and Harrington’s suspicions about the college laundry. The directors pressed for investigations into staff disputes and expected further actions, as alumni questioned Harrington’s conduct.

M. Chiloge Harrington W. We. Byana Todi Hartington Todd Hutson Harringtons Herrington Nett Heard Lly Ras A. Ana Mi Thina Callece

Concert fund grows as readers support Improving outreach

The Land concert fund steadily grows with mail donations from readers of The Light. San Antonio residents praise the effort to bring concerts to local districts, aiding families unable to attend public events, and highlighting the park area as a home for performances.

San Antonio Maverick Park

Prohibition Debate Causes Clash at Dallas Club

Rev. Arthur W. Jones, head of the state Prohibition Federation, attacked the Dallas Business Men's Club for denying use of its auditorium. He criticized the club for not backing the statewide prohibition submission while the First Christian Church hosted his address. Club director Lu J. Hart defended the decision, saying the club remains nonpartisan and not a political vehicle.

Arthur Wo. Jones Dallas Prohibition Federation Hill Ray Jones Rantarks Auditectum Hte Ita Politica Aspecte J. Hart Elib Cli

Baker Case Continue In City Homicide Trial

The Baker case involving the killing of L. L. Wemekde, a paddler, on September 17, 1807, in the northern city, was postponed as special venire witnesses were discharged. The trial was adjourned to October term unless a special session is held. both sides cite missing witnesses and arguments delay. Baker remains jailed in the county facility.

J. Tl. Takur L. L. WeMiekde Sgreevant Baker

Woman's Club House Purchase Discussed at Meeting

A Worain's club meeting is edited for tomorrow at 10 o'clock to consider purchasing a grub banquet house. Full attendance is desired as the master may be deposed.

Worain's Club

Brownwood Gold Finds and Oil Prospects Expanded

Eyed Eye to The Light in Brownwood Texas reports mineral findings and expanding oil prospects. An examiner notes substantial gold quantities and three new oil derricks being erected, with efforts to bore deeper for tar and related resources.

Tex Agsaviste Fay Hearrles

Infant of J T League Dies in City Cemetery Burnaby

Infant of J T League died this morning at home on 1017 Victoria Street aged 10 days. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family, and burial will take place in the city cemetery.

J. T. League Ofre J.paeud Fimedy Victoria Yeot Cem

Four Drowned By Cloudburst In Kansas Town

At Woal laston Kansas on June 29 four persons are reported drowned and several others missing after a cloudburst overwhelmed Hardy Creek near the town. Local authorities are conducting search efforts and identifying victims as details emerge.

Woalllaston Kans

Heavy rain hits North Texas across multiple counties

A special report from The Tight Wott Worth, Pex dated June 20 notes rain reported across Amiri fio, Childress, Vernon, and Gibbsville areas in North Texas, expected to benefit crops and grazing. No rain has fallen in Cooke county for several weeks, with the shower bringing some needed water.

Wott Worth Pex Rapiren Ster ‘Amiri Fio Childress Vernon and Ghibesville Texas Eatten Corm Gooke County van Aleo

City planned cemetery site visit amid council debate

Mayor Callagian and the council will visit a proposed cemetery site this week. The cemetery committee chaired by Mr. Arnaud recommends placing part of the property outside city limits as the new burial ground. The council weighs a new burying ground outside the city to avoid the existing ordinance prohibiting new cemeteries within the city.

Callagian Arnaud Ajiy Limite Arnand

Torreon Storm Center Prompts Neutrality Efforts

Department officials say the international aspect of the troubles near the Mexican border will be adjusted satisfactorily and every effort will be made to preserve neutrality. The expected return of Mexican ambassador Enrique Crevi may lead to talks with Acting Secretary Adee, likely strengthening ties between the two governments.

Mexico Enrique Crevi Adee

Quiet conditions reported along Rio Granite frontier

Marshal Angelie Notte reports everything quiet at the Rio Granite. Deputy Th BR. Hildebrand at Del Aleona confirms no movement or threats across the river. Mexican authorities have the situation under control and can deal with revolutionists if needed.

United States Angelie Notte Rio Notte BR. Hildebrand del Aleona Texas

Austin Mew Are Revolutionary Zone

Austin Lex June 29 The revolutionary movement at Las Vegas Mexico has drawn attention here due to claims a firm has operated from Austin and several slaking parties have crossed into Mexico via Las Vegas, the main entry to opposition Del Rio. Five young men from Atlantis fishing camp about 34 miles from fais Voves are believed safe though the revolutionists may seize arms and ammunition found, possibly consuming camp supplies.

Austin Lex Las Vaeas Mex Mexico Opposita del Rio Anatla Fais Voves

Much Uneasiness Felt at Juarez

Mexican troops are being rushed from the south to Juarez and the garrison is in apparent readiness for an attack. Mexican officials report unease about the situation, but precautions are evident. The location of customs and reading material institutions in Juarez marks an important boundary point.

Phso Tex Juarez Boundary Country Duarez

Repulse Attack on Casa Grande Reported by Telegraph

Special to The Light from El Paso describes a feferal troop movement toward Casa Grande and a dawn train delivery. Citizens organized a home guard days earlier as a repulse attack on the town was foiled with reported revolutionary activity.

el Paso Tex Fuares Casa Grande Tanye Bean

War Correspondent on Excursion to Battlefield

A rambling piece discusses war correspondents riding Sunday excursion trains to battle scenes. It notes reporters like O Reilley and Sherman, describes the Mexican border unrest near Del Rio, Rio Grande, and mentions San Antonio and Yokohama. The prose exaggerates the romantic travel craze and war reporting in a dated, satirical tone.

O'Reilley Stahl Texas San Antonio O’reillay Jmanarer Inte Eaward Warrins Mophen Crane Richard Warding Navin Cat CT Comporins Raum Jim Croatman Uncle Sam R. Khong Ny Noyte Soni Africa Jack Tendon Yokohama Rena Darin o'Relley del Rio Army of Te Revolution Tex Libertad Enri- Ieander Interbretor Fayere Menor Brooil Reillay Wells O' Reiley Rio. Grande Hersathieves O'Reiley Wes O'Tlailtey Jis Connon Erronneus

Markets Report From New Orleans Weather Dampens Trade

Markets in New Orleans show quiet activity as July heat slows participation and vacation sentiment rises. Prices for wheat and corn hover near mixed opens with limited trading, while market quotes list various futures and commodity figures reflecting subdued demand and seasonal lull.

New Orlegon Poth Thes Vlad Leeping Em Gressing J Tenter Chon Hizh Kenewiber .S

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