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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1919

Page

3

Brady Moves from Death Cell to Make Room for Jones

A clemency case for Brady and a pending execution for Jesse Jones cause a jail reorganization at Besar County. Brady, sentenced to death, is moved to a non death cell with increased liberty while awaiting Governor Bobby’s decision due March 14. Jones, also facing execution, remains under sentence as officers address housing concerns and the hangman’s stay.

George Fredy Ami Matey Raecitiva Ontil Besar County Jesse Jones Brady Wan Jones Brady Bobby

Free Trial Pack Ad Claims Paint Without Oil

An advertisement offers a free trial package for a paint product that supposedly paints without oil. It cites a “manufacturer” in Adams Worth, St and promises quick results with a simple mix using water to form a paint that resists weather and fire. The text pressures readers to request the free trial package today.

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Hanging Date Delayed As Plea and Mercy Requests Rise

Fragmentary report shows two Black defendants facing murder charges in separate cases. One plea seeks commutation after a fixed hanging date and rope purchase. Officials contemplate action if mercy petitions fail. Details are incomplete but indicate ongoing legal proceedings around capital punishment for the killings of multiple named victims.

Currie Stanley Kase Janys

County Tax Collector Seeks Date Change for Vehicle Licenses

County Treasurer J A Bitter plans to request a schedule shift for automobile license payments to align with property and poll taxes. He aims to present the proposal in the legislature this week, arguing the vehicle tax duty overlaps with general tax collection and delays final January figures.

County Tex J. A. Bitter Changhe al & Line Bitter Dustie

TWO COTTAGES BURN IN BEACON AREA FIRE DAMAGES UNKOWN

Fire at Beacon Fit Addition damages two cottages and injures a third around 4 30 in the afternoon. Residents Kinney Anson and others were affected with damages estimated near eight hundred dollars. The blaze spread toward adjacent property on Michigan Avenue and Allohisan Avenue as investigations continue.

Beacon Saten Rath Kinney Anson Phin Michigan Andrad le My Kenith Uma Michigan Avenue Saunpewon

Anniversary of Tems i Is Celebrated Plan Brief Program

Anniversary observances mark Texas Independence Day with Alamo open Sunday afternoon, a short program at 4 20. Reverend C A Riley and Herbert Wail to direct community singing, dignitaries from Daughters of the Republic, Boy Scouts, and local officials participate. Fireside recollections link Texas history to national liberty as the Chapel at the Alamo hosts visitors and a movement for upkeep begins.

Texas Alamo Alamo Afviston Elurpter Tera Alpatriutio Heverend C. A. Riley Herbert Wail Aloma Hun- Areda Sovereizunly Traies Tne Stanley Circle Daughters of the Republic Bar Scouts San Antonia Maiene W. Davis Fannie Applewhite Alis. Farnsworth Boy Scouts Chan W. Alexander Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia Guardian of the Liberty Dell Alexander the Republic Independence Hall Philadelphia Amelia Coglin Fort Monroe Ikewiss Neal Yarnsworth Apealers 25Th Infantry Lieut Charlee Kohl Couvert Amimbe

Texas Declaration of Independence Recalled in Remarkable Convention

A fragmentary account recalls Texas secession efforts, dating back to a notable gathering at Warrington on the Trasaga coast where delegates drafted a declaration of independence and charted a path for a new state. The scene marks a pivotal moment in early Texan state formation.

Texas Warrington-on

Lemon juice skin whitening fad and home remedy claim

An untrustworthy recipe touts lemon juice as a skin whitener and lightener. It instructs squeezing two lemons into a bottle, adding white cream, and applying the mixture as a lotion for months to fade dark spots. The piece cites common consumer misuse and misleads readers about safety and efficacy.

Amg Arigators

Oba Muffey Describes Turnaround From Stomach Ailment

Oba Muffey chief engineer of the Lite & Caruilty building Nesbytile tells how he suffered severe stomach trouble and back pain for weeks. After using Paulae a few days he regained appetite and strength, reporting relief and renewed energy for work. Wag ner Drag Co distributes the remedy nationwide through druggists.

Max ‘Tarad Wanloe Muffey Lite & Caruilty Nesbytile Vontac Tantoc Issolt San

Texas Independence and early founding of the Republic

A distorted tract recounts the 1835 1836 Texas independence move naming delegates such as Burnet De Zavala Rusk Potter and Towatan and notes the declaration of independence and immediate move toward annexation by the United States detailing the process from the November 1835 consultation through the March 1836 convention and the 1845 U S admission.

Mexico Texas David G. Burnet Lawrences DeZavala Tremasury Thomas Z. Rusk Wear Hebert Potter Navy David Thomas Sam Towatan Uta DeFavale

Hull Brothers Open New Store to Patrons Reception

More than 4000 people visited Mull Brothers department store at Alamo corner Commerce Ateoets for the formal opening. Doors opened at 7 am and closed 30365 pm with visitors receiving a souvenir. interior remodeled to display housewares, silverware, roreware, and china. The former Waxher Trothers space houses the new venture now serving San Antonio area two years earlier.

Petros Lovachold Mull Brothers Alamo Nail Commerce Ateoets Bfilay Alternoon Wim Tle Muring Goon Wale Tefreahanentn Waxher Trothers Antonio

Army Post Fund Drive Aims to Aid Refugees

Local Army Post hosts events to boost funding for refugee relief in the Near East. Saturday boxing bouts and Sunday reúning activities draw support, with volunteers and officers urging large donations to meet a stated goal.

Army Post Near East Smu'Antuiie Houston Fifternoon Ally Akell A. Th Weakley Colinty Elurrain Hays

The Wonder Air Control System for Autos

SAVE Gives you an Automatic Air Control saving from 25 to 23 percent gasoline consumption. The Wonder Can and Air Control improve engine efficiency, reducing jerky gear changes and overheating. Easy to install and usable with or without a hot air pipe. Priced at $2.60 with a week delivery. Other devices cost $10 or more and are not comparable.

Enacline

Wants Camp Pictures At Pictorial Section

The article describes photographs from a camp mission showing military scenes near San Antonio and Bernardo, including depictions of Belly Weld and Camp Travia. It notes the unknown purpose of the images but hints at government use and historical interest.

United States Belly Weld Travia Marian Oui Voet

Morrill Triumph in Preliminary Athletic Meet

The text reports Morrill School winning the preliminary athletic meet with many names of participants and events listed. The article mentions multiple schools, venues, and a broad set of events though the OCR is garbled. It preserves names like Morrill, and references to places and dates typical of a local athletic meet.

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