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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1909

Page

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Inauguration Means Hot Time on Potomac

Washington dispatch by Gilson Gardner details the official and unofficial inauguration program for the new president and vice president. It covers oath moments in the senate, the supreme court swearing, the parade with troops and guards, and the evening inaugural address with Taft and Fairbanks highlighted amid crowds and security.

Gilson Gardner Washington, D. C Senate United States Suprema Court Washington Rerwlr Army Fort Myer District of Columbia Tongsylvania Avenue White House Howard Taft Roosevelt James Sherman Fairbanks Garrage Fort Myst House of Representatives Diplomatic Corps Supreme Court United States Senate Capitol Congress Annapolis Point Melelile W. Fuler Eleat Wm. Howard Taft Jeff Hieney

Landis Right In Oil Swat At Standard Oil

Chicago reports Judge Landis struck a $29 240 000 blow at the Standard Oil interest via its Indiana sub. Professor Charles G. Little argues the real corporate culprit is the New Jersey parent, and punishment can only come through the Indiana court. The piece moves to coverage of Roosevelt era inaugural events, with details on the parade, ball, and fundraising norms in Washington.

Chicago, Ill K. M.* Landig Standard Oi Company New Jersey Standard Oil Company of Indiana Charles G. Little Northwestern University Law School Tripoli Law Review American Jurisprud Nce Professor Little Indiana Company Court of Repeale

Texas Kidney Tonic Recipe Promises Relief For Sufferers

A recipe called Dandelion and Sarsaparilla Compound claims to ease headaches rheumatism and urinary issues by cleansing kidneys and eliminating poisons. It advises mixing Dandelion fluid extract compound Karyon and syrup of sarsaparilla and taking tea spoonfuls after meals and at night.

Boy of 6 Falls Into River and Drowns Near San Antonio Banks

A six year old boy fell into the San Antonio river along its banks near Tenth Street on Sunday about six pm. The child, Jeff Davis Bott, son of Mrs. J C Shepherd of Avenue B, disappeared quickly as a companion cried for help. Neighbors rushed to locate the boy but no sign was found until a half hour later when his body was recovered near a pecan tree. Rescue attempts failed and funeral services were planned.

San Antonio Tenth Street Jeff Davis Bott Mra J. C. Shepherd J. M. Roscoe J. Mira Scott Shravsport Shephers Tormur

To Cure a Golden One Day Quinine Tablets Claim

The text advertises native Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure in one day. Druggists refund money if not effective, with B W Grove’s signature on each box.

Falla B. W. Grove

Burial Permits and Death Notices Collected

Burial permits list multiple death notices from February with details including ages and causes. John Conlon 44 died February in San Rosa infirmary from cerebral hemorrhage. interment Yaokum Texas. Amesto Casanove one year died February from pneumonia. Ernest Oelxe age six and a half died February 27 of heart failure at 738 Synth Walter street. interment National Cemetery.

Jeff Davis Scott Agatwe Dei Logansport Dad John Conlon Sante Rosa Infirmary Yoakum Tex Amesto Casanove Gil Lope Tn Heal Wimendbaf Ernest Oelxe Wied Walters Strent Interment National Cementery

Hyomei touted as quick relief for catarrh in 1908 ad

An advertisement from Booth's Hyomei Co touts a complete inhaler outfit for 1.00 promising rapid relief from catarrh, nasal soreness, and flu symptoms. It includes a testimonial from a Michigan reader praising its efficacy for nose and throat relief and claims universal availability in American towns.

Hyomei Bexar Michigan Cnvosco Mich America Booth's Hyomoi'Co Butate, N

Inauguration Preparations For Tatt’s Presidency Detailed

Washington March 1 Preparations for William Howard Taft’s inauguration are complete with committees predicting a more brilliant ceremony than any prior. The capital’s great court of honor receives final touches and a $20,000 decoration budget is reported. Large crowds arrive daily from across the United States, with many organizations converging on the city.

Washington, D. C William Howard Tatt United States

Victim Dies After Plant Shooting Near Ax Junction

Tresa Alverana a Mexican laborer died at the Atty hospital Sunday morning from a gunshot wound suffered Friday night at the new cement plant near Ax Junction on the International Great Northern railroad. The shooting, blamed on a black man, followed a quarrel over horse tending at the works. Leslie Cooper and Martin Holland have been sought by police since Friday and remain missing. Alveraria, paralyzed from the neck down, had named a wife and children in Laredo before death.

Tresa Alverana Atty Hospital Axl Junoction Internationa Great Northern Railroad Alveradia Leslie Cooper Martin Holland Polite Sheriff's Department Hays Riebe Deal Alverulla Laredo Chief of Police Jecall Alveradia Hageen Iillat

Mask Ball Awards Twenty Prizes At Turner Hall

The Drormer Brothers hosted a mask ball Saturday night at Turner Hall awarding twenty prizes. Recipients included Miss Nic with an evening scarf, Misa Brick, nurse WM. Hitne, Japanese girl Sigi Ida Bankney, cowboy girl Miss Gritsenbeck, and others such as tamale vendor HH Bernhardt, stockholder A Bernhardt, hunter Gus Packer, rag picker F Pauling, soldier J Wocraner, fireman Mr Junelgnet, paper hanger Julius Lenz, plus prize pairings for Minnie Pittman Sadie Amith and Minnie Heck with John Sineke as an Indian couple.

Drormer Brothers Turner Hall Nic Misaey T. Ragiii Warlassip Misa Brick Miss Woerner Mita A. Walter Columbia Mins Lehthe H. Bernhardt R. L. Bailey A. Bernhardt HH. Doering Gus Packer Hunter F. Pauling J. Wocraner Junelgnet Albert Nertzleb Julius Lenz Minnie Pittman Sadie Amith Minnie Heck John Sineke

Tasteless Groves Chill Allure in Original Tonic Claim

An advertisement extols Grove’s Tasteless Chill Ton ic claiming it dissolves in stomach acids rather than the mouth. It markets the tonic as tasteless for both adults and children and asserts 30 years as its standard. Price is cited at a penny.

Raid at The Puzzle resort ends in arrests

Police raid on The Puzzle resort at North Laredo Street near West Houston Street results in eleven arrests including nine women and two men. Officers Bachman and Al lis led the operation after an earlier plant at the venue. Names of detainees listed, with fines set at ten dollars for the men. cases continued to March.

North Laredo Street West Houston Street Bachman Allis Hvery Ona Becante

Clarence Darrow to Fight for Araujo in Texas Case

Clarence Darrow, famed Chicago socialist lawyer, engaged by socialists to defend Mexicans accused under neutrality laws linked to the border outbreak. He may appeal for Azajo, recently sentenced to Fort Leavenworth, with an appearance likely in San Antonio. Darrow previously gained fame defending Moyer, Haywood, and Pettibone.

Clarence Darrow Chicago America Texas Republic Darrow Azajo United States Fort, Leavenworth San Antonio Mover, Haywood and Peltihona Boise Idlaho Steunenberg Colorado J. M. Crier Heed D. Warren Appeal To Reason

Negro Lad with Knife Threat at Depot Case

A 17 year old black youth named George Klog allegedly drew a knife and threatened a baggage master at the International and Great Northern depot on Saturday afternoon after warnings to stay away from a box. He was fined $15 in the corporation court after testimony noted he trifled with the box and kept others at bay before being escorted away.

George Klog International & Great Northern Depot Corporation Court

Shea Sees Peace In Railroad World Amid Labor Talks

Simothy Shea, first glew president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Wire men and Enginemen, in town from Peoria, says railroad workers are at peace and no strikes are planned. He reports about 400,000 laid off during the panic have been reinstated and expects an early settlement with the San Antonio and Aransas Pass mill. Patrolman Tony Krause arrested a boy hours later.

United States Simothy Shea Glew Brotherhood of Locomotive Wiremen Peoria Shea San Antonio Aransas Pass

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