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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1908
Page
1
Hearat Lease wire reports New York February details say inventor Thomas A Elson is recovering from fever with feared complications abating He slept soundly after dipping to normal and was moved to hospital care where physicians were satisfied to let him rest with a nurse nearby
The Georgia and Missouri powder accident killed many sailors and was blamed on defective foreign-substance loaded powder. Lt Cmdr Curt Vogelgesang testified that oily waste, ridges, matches, and wood bits in magazines could explain the blast. He could not trace purchase or officers responsible. He said Lt Cmdr Sims knows details and will testify Monday amid cross examination. Special note promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as safe under the National Pure Food Law.
A dubious 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Marmola as a fat remover. It claims a doctor’s prescription uses Marmola with Cascara Aromatic and Syrup Simplex to dissolve fat, asserting no danger and health benefits, urging readers to obtain and follow the exact mix.
Fort Worth editors report that about 200 temperance followers gathered to push statewide prohibition as a platform demand. Petitions will be circulated across Texas and submitted to the Democratic state committee for primaries. The plan aims to present a monster petition at the next executive meeting, urging mayoral submission to the people. The group cites that petitions with 10 percent of the party vote are required. The meeting was led by G. H. Stowe of Rawle, who urged action and noted the party’s push for prohibition.
February revenues of the San Antonio Corporation Court totaled 1536 in fines. Among 486 vagrancy cases, 93 were charged, with 21 cases transferred to county court and 17 to the Juvenile court. Several offenses appear including disturbing the peace, affray, nuisance, speeding, and carrying concealed weapons. Jury trials occurred, including a dairyman charged with violating the jur Mille ord napen, and three cases were appealed to county court.
A fragment from the Washington Evening Star shows a humorous misquote exchange about planning trips to Toicope and avoiding haste. The garbled dialogue mentions Beeanag, Me. Tisthy Stax, Lara Tareely, and aims to convey cautious travel planning.
William H. Atwell United States attorney for the northern district of Texas and exalted ruler of Dallas lodge GB will be guest of honor at a Mike Club banquet in Dallas tomorrow night. The event honors the national convention and supports the Davy Crockett Club’s drive to bring Elks to San Antonio for the gathering. Dr T. Jackson named toastmaster for the occasion.
A gathering at 876 Wimba direct devolved into a melee after a dispute between several men escalated. Sardiche suffered a serious cut while attempting to intervene as a weapon was used. Jamicte Martines and others were assaulted during the incident. Further details pending police reports.
Madame Chambers, a renowned beauty expert with 46 years in dermatology and training from New York and Paris, opens a new store Tuesday in the Conroy building on Aldine street. The parlor offers hair dressing, manicuring, facial treatments, and manufactured beauty products, with a sister shop continuing at Houston and Navarro streets. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised in the piece.
The Light seeks true humorous stories about notable San Antonio figures and local events. Prizes total 68, including 20 for first place and money for many runners up. Submit anecdotes to editors at listed Houston Street, Avenue A, and other local addresses.
A notice urges saving dollars for a bankrupt sale at Edwin Podewills old stand located at 900 804 East Commerce Street with firm timing hinted for near future.
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