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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1909

Page

8

Niagara's Dry Bore Awe Struck Tourists At Goat Island

Report details how the Niagara River’s unusual dry bore event entertained visitors and locals between Goat Island and the Canadian channel. Winds shifted the water, revealing an ice bed and a frozen riverbed creating a new spectacle. Spectators walked on rocks, while an adventurous party crossed to Goat Island as the bore’s effects waned. Historical notes reference Niagara’s water levels on March 4, 1848 and March 3, 1900.

Lake Fierier Sev Dave New York Goat Island Niagar

Read Its Endony Endorsed Kidney Remedy Ad

A San Antonio endorsement claims Dean's Kidney Pills benefit kidney trouble and back pain. A husband reports relief after using the remedy, purchased from the Bexar Drag Co. Fosien Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, is named as sole US agents. Remember the name Doon's.

San Antono Aly Fhusband Dean Bexar Drag Co

Standard Rebate Trial Starts Today in Chicago Case

The United States presses charges against the Standard Oil Company of Indiana for accepting rebates from the Chicago and Alton Railroad. U.S. District Attorney Wilkerson opens the case with A. J. Holland as the first witness, a railroad rate clerk who handled shipments from Whiting, Indiana to St. Louis. The trial begins with the government presenting its evidence.

Chicago United States Oll Eomyauy Tidiana Chicago & Alten Auorney Wilkerson A. J. Holland Chicago & Alton Railroad Gil Company Whiting Ind St. Louis Holland

Parkant Witnesses in the Forme District Case

Parkant witnesses appear in the forme trict ats he eH, likely tied to a local matter. The fragment suggests hearings or testimony in a district setting, with names and roles obscured by OCR.

Parkant

Suit seeks $40,000 against G H W S A railroad

W W Day files suit in the fifty fifth district court alleging a worker on the Nolan Street subway sustained injuries. The plaintiff seeks $40,000 in damages. A religious author from Salisbury comments on kidney remedy testimonials, praising relays Kidney Remedy.

G, HW. & S.A. Railroad

Harriman's Secretary a Man Who Does Things

A profile of Thomas Price, private secretary to J. H. Harriman, portraying him as energetic, capable, and central to Harriman’s operations. The piece notes his youth, immigrant background, long service, and adept handling of daily duties on the private car, with colleagues praising his reliability and influence.

Harriman Thomas Price J. H. Harriman Hin Mr. Price Ehec

Texas Ruling on Railroad Liability in Interjurisdictional Case

Washington March 4 The Supreme Court reviewed the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe case involving George Sowers and the Arizona citizen Sonora. The case centered on applying New Mexico law for damages and contributory negligence while addressing how one jurisdiction’s law affects another in railway injury claims. The court's decision affirmed the Texas ruling that the New Mexico law applies only to its own residents and does not bind others.

Washington Atchison, Topeka & Saint Ve Railway Company Geoge Sowers Agnivet Wat Company Premeconet United Yeerday Sonora Arizona New Mexico Sowers Texas Sostehut Orate Territory Supreme Court

Leprosy Declared Absent in San Antonio by Specialist

Dr Archinard of Tulane University reports that four specimens from patients once thought leprous in San Antonio show no leprosy bacilli. State Health Officer Brumby noted the specimens came from those with strongest leprosy suspicion, and Archinard asserts leprosy does not exist there. A tonic advertisement closes the piece.

San Antonin Ia Borg John J. Achinard Tulane University New Orleans Brumby de. Archinard South Dan

Former candidate for governor dies at Bastrop farm

Austin March 2 Gol Colonel C M Rages a member of the eighteenth state legislature from Oneecana county and a candidate for governor in 1893 died yesterday afternoon at his Bastrop county farm. He had been a citizen of Austin for years and ill health led him to his farm. The body will be interred at Kyly Haya county this afternoon. Rogers five children A W Rogers Kyle A Price Rogers attorney San Marcos Ty A Trogers Philadelphia S FR Rogers Philadelphia and Mrs Annie Garutz Texarkana

Austin Tex Bastrop C. M. Rages Eleiteenth Seaislatute Nneces Canny al & O Growmd Kyly Haya Rogers W. Rogers Kyle A. Price Rogern San Marcos A. Trogera Philadelphia Annie Garutz Texarkana

Follower of Races Jailed for Two Years

A man described as a follower of the races was found guilty and sentenced to two years imprisonment after an indictment alleging he stole money by betting on ponies. The case referenced prior roles in journalism and connections to the Chicago News and other papers.

Baker Bale Gary Stacy Ther Dary Chigage News Tog Angeles Ole News Olean McGarrity Burelor Morey Street Op Gaber

Club Entertainment Program Announcement Delayed Concert Details

Announcement of a forthcoming club entertainment lists nearly finished plans and a March date in the rooms of the club. Performers include Virdee, Ja vo h, Le Viol Solo, Hrensky, and Soprano Mra Wren, with Mrs. Bogen and Mrs. Sacks as accompanists.

Chisat Miss Virdee Contralta Goto Pan Song Cleeerhoery Ies Alfred Duerler Chasen d'Amour Gingoph Javohj Mike Anne le Viol Tahal —Wreniawsky Wieggation Hauser Mirs Menry

Shook Endorsed Plan To Combat Insanity Containment

County Judge Phil 1 Shook endorses a plan announced by Judge Max Bho of Gillespie County. Blwin calls the system one of Texas greatest evils, arguing it forces insane clients to be confined in jails and endure public humiliation for themselves and their families.

Phil 1 Shook Hime Max Bho Gillespie County Blwin Dial Dexas

Double identity claim tests burglary case in Balderama

Ange Dwyer dismissed burglary charges against Vicente Balderama after he requested habeas corpus. A Mexican witness testified seeing a different man leaving a window, while another stated Balderama was in bed. bond set at 110 dollars. Judge ordered district attorney to probe merits of the defense claims.

Ange Dwyer Uig Triot Tge Vicente Baldeviv Balderame Mate Lie Stanling Ishone Dlatriet Stormex Baker Animal al Range

Railroad Time Table From Taylor To Houston And Kerrville

A fragmented rail time table lists departures and arrivals among Taylor Houston Kerrville and other points. It mentions trains 4e 12 Loe'l Kerrville Sunday services and daily runs toward Cuero Victoria and Victoria divisions with notes on Sundays and exceptions.

T—Lawal Taylor Prom Mexico Asi Sp Hearne Taylor Divi Hounton Cotat Houston Kerswiile Sinilay Kerrvila Kerrvile Korrethe Banday Bokeeevilla Nelag Jo-Erom Victoria Divas

Mask Ball Draws 300 At Mission Lodge Event

About three hundred attendees joined a masked ball Saturday night in Mission, hosted by United Garment Workers of America Local No. 176. Dignitaries and committee members Grace McIntyre, Bessie Collis, Bellia Daniels, and Agi Melntyre helped organize the event amid a lively evening of baskets and merriment.

Mission Rarden Iy

Does This Suit You A M Fischer Promotes Hindipo Kidney Cure

A M Fischer of 440 East Houston Street touts Hindipo Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic as a remedy for kidney troubles and nervous disorders. He claims the product is highly praised and offers a guaranteed refund if not satisfactory. A box can be mailed with a positive guarantee.

A. M. Fischer Houston Bey Dow Mai

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