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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
1
The millinery section showcases new spring hats with vivid flowers, varied wings and feathers, and refined shapes in black natural and colored straws. Prices are favorable with notable bargains on women’s linens, Shamrock lawn, and Owes’s cotton stockings. cargo includes lace trims and lightweight knee-length drawers with crocheted lace accents.
In San Antonio Mayor Callaghan backs any move to boost public schools while critics demand scrutiny of a new three member school board plan under a proposed charter amendment. Women activists vow protest. officials discuss compensation for trustees and the role of the tax collector and assessor amid partisan debate.
A list of marriage license couples appears including Robert Kamp and Antoinette Prine and George Smith with Ray Welch. Other couples cited include David Sitilein and Vera Baek and Avorito Vasquez with Josere Mor ales. Additional pairs show Farrison Green and Bertha, Margarito Unis and Angalita, Moneta with AL Lirge and Ida Youle.
Aubrey McLemore a Black man, killed on South Concho Street after a quarrel with Melemore. Witness Ravener Rohyl described the fatal knife attack, with Meyers denying intent and claiming self defense. McLemore, who died at a local drugstore, left behind a wife and child.
A boy, son of Mr and Moy Conrad Lute who run a grocery at 601 South Presa Street, was badly bitten in front of the shop at about 7 oclock. The injury occurred as the boy was carried by his father while a witness described a bull and a vicious dog running loose. Tadge Buckley fined $25, suspended on condition that the dog be kept tied up for six months.
City Building Inspector James Wiah Renberger reports February 1998 permits total 288 valued at 3570080, with Fifth ward leading at 92 permits and 406593 in value. Ward-by-ward tallies show heavy hotel and business construction, signaling strong municipal development activity citywide.
Disjointed report from Valvason Texas describes a morning session where the league failed to finalize franchise changes. It notes eight clubs will remain, with Austin or Galveston to be dropped, and mentions a proposed $70 merger fee and continued uncertainty.
A seller offers wholesale transfer of lofts and a large residence addition in a city with managed streets and water. The deal promises ample retail profit, with proceeds to cover losses and a chance to double money quickly. Inquiries to Werner at 2619 West Continental Street, San Antonio, Texas.
The Care Nival association holds three committee meetings this afternoon and evening at the Business Men's club to finalize plans for the Spring Carnival. Entertainment, wine, and executive committees will meet at 8 o clock tonight to complete preparations. Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy is advertised.
Nashville report describes prosecution attempting to introduce evidence that Senator Carmack was not angry and aimed to ease friends anxiety. Judge Hart excluded it on cross examination, while the state plans rebuttal. Witness W S Morgan recalls hearing shots and meeting Mrs Eastman who cried and spoke of a remark by Col Cooper calling Carmack a coward after Carmack allegedly hid behind a woman. Morgan heard three shots.
Numerous lodges and fraternal groups hold meetings this evening in halls including Beethovens, Auspices and Union Labor rooms. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters stage a Wednesday Palace Theater show for widows and orphans, with thanks offered to neighbors for support during Mary Ohdo’s illness and passing.
In a fragmentary notice, Angelica reports Macky Baldwin's estate valued at about 930 million according to an attorney. The source describes the massive California estate as the largest in the South, noting details from March 4.
An article from the Washington Evening Star recalls a vignette where a man named Chuggins seeks assistance during a car incident. He answers yes when asked if there are other troubles, hinting at broader concerns.
Senate committees report that President Roosevelt lacked authority to sanction the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption into United States Steel and that the merger violated the Sherman anti trust act. The document, dated March 2 in Washington, critiques executive action and calls for legal scrutiny.
Two standing room crowds attended a special moving picture show by The Light last night. Free admission with yesterday’s Light coupons. The presentation depicted Death Valley horrors and held absorbing interest, with attention heightened by the audio and visuals.
Early today a trio of robbers broke into Cake and Company in Coleman stealing 500 dollars in cash and checks after blowing open a safe. Another report from Treatmont Fox notes a $1000 bank-note package was tied and taken from Rob Brewery Safe. In Magnolia Brewing at Daimon a dynamiting damaged the plant with a heavy loss and an estimated 1500 dollars taken. Harriman party sighted in San Antonio as they wrapped up their stay and selected top town entertainment.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions an extinct bird and a teacher named Hessle or Jalkle Bessie. Can’t determine event, location, or clear entities. The excerpt shows a debate about extinction and a canary metaphor, with limited readable names.
In Albion Michigan on February 16 1909 residents praise Mi-O-Na as a remarkable stomach remedy with many cures. Notable locals claim relief from dyspepsia gastritis and stomach pain after using Mi-O-Na, sold nationwide for 50 cents a large box and by Hexar Drug Co in Texas.
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