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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
9
In El Paso on March 4, a flood of dogs pursued escaped prisoners with Sheriff Hamilton leading. Two dogs died and three others were captured as the chase continued. Governor Garrett reported progress in the investigation.
Georss Curry of New Mexico joins Attorney General Harvey in the investigation of Pat Garrett s death. Wayne Dranes WHS was arraigned and pleaded not guilty with case postponed to Wednesday. Dallas Hub store in Dallas Texas closed, placed in liquidation near Faidus Dry Goods. Prohibition debate continues in California after resumption of public remarks.
The Montevideo engineer recalls bull fighter Antonio aboard a steamship en route to wed Adele Mentés in Spain. Antonio, famed for nine or more bulls, fights on through serious wounds after battle in Mexico and a near fatal field exit at Veracruz, prompting plans to return to Spain for further clashes.
Fragmented narrative recounts Antonio’s long voyage and battles abroad, amid protests and romance. The speaker recalls 20 battles, vows, and the departure of Antonio with the Dona Adele Mentes, ending in longing and devotion amid a harsh voyage home. The tale blends love, endurance, and peril at sea with Spanish passion and American expectations.
A roundup of brief Texas items. Local option leaders denounce a “useless-prohibition campaign.” Congressman Garner declares re election bid in the Fifteenth district. A fire at a Laredo moving picture theater causes about 15000 in damage. Galveston vies for an upcoming grand lodge convention. A Bryan booster club forms in Fort Worth. Brenham’s two story hotel sustains extensive fire damage. A freight wreck near Alvord injures several workers including Ballay Str. and John Cunningham. Ern Clark, 18, dies after an accidental shooting near DeKalb. Austin issues quarantine proclamations against fever and plague vessels south of latitude 26. Corpus Christi launches a new daily edition of the Herald with two note-worthy bakers.
Read the Hertzberg ad promising prices far below competitors for eyeglasses and lenses. It touts 49 years in business, ranges of prices from $1.50 to $10, free eye service, in-house optician guidance, and a Savoy location at 110 Soledad Street with hours day and night.
Health authorities complain that leathers at the alty ignore the vaccination report ordinance. Secretary Manley sent notices to all teachers at public and private schools for term start. Reports were due before February 1, but compliance is low. Penalty ranges from 1 to 100 dollars for noncompliance.
Dyspepsia and stomach troubles plague many as they eat, but Stuart's Dyspapnia Tablets promise to digest food without the stomach’s help. The ad touts rapid relief, safety, and a free sample offer, urging readers to mail their address to FA. Benari Co. for a pack.
San Antonio hosts the annual horse show during the second week of May while the Texas Travelers Protective Association convention runs May 14 to 17. Post D of San Antonio and TP A leaders announce a busy schedule with many Texas elites expected in attendance.
In Philadelphia Ledger style, a young man and woman exchange a shy Valentine moment. He admits fault while she provokes with a playful taunt about being right, framed as light social banter in a feminine column.
Obscure OCR style timetable lists arrivals and connections at multiple stations including Austin, Lodi, Chicago, Fort Worth, Houston, Galveston, New Orleans, and Brownsville. Mentions Bayy Crockett etc with times ranging from early morning to late evening. notes express services and connections at Union stations and Sunset Station.
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