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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
1
A Southern Pacific freight train was derailed by 30 vagrants west of Outula, near Los Angeles, as a passenger train from Log Anzo Jes arrived. Passengers and crew repelled the attack. a guard rushed to the scene and several of the assailants were captured.
Ardmore Oklahoma reports the death of United States Judge Hazen Townsend aged 69. Townsend served in the southern district and his passing occurred yesterday in the territory. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
President Taft asks the Senate to confirm Huntington Wilson as secretary of state and Peelman Winthran as assistant secretary of the navy, sending the nominations to the Senate today from Washington.
Advertises Papes Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and stomach distress. Claims to end gas belching and dyspepsia in five minutes, with the product available for 50 cents at drug stores. Promotes overall digestive health and improved appetite after use.
Washington record shows three killed and three fatally injured among about 70 others injured in the inaugural parade. An electrocution occurred when a live wire touched a wagon. another man died of illness while marching. a third died after arrival at a hospital.
Fragmentary OCR text depicts a figure predicting Rome’s fate under a booming crowd. Mentions Belt Government, campaigns by J. H. Raymond at Union University, and themes of modern thought clashing with tradition. Contains garbled phrases and incomplete names, but hints at political rhetoric and social upheaval.
A garbled obituary note lists names including Antonia Kon and Manel Sanchez with ages 4% and 46 years, and references interment at St Marys and a La Fornindo cemetery. The text also mentions locations on Algelinn street and Coopur 4LMéL Intermant Joplin, Ma. Interment at St Marys follows.
The Washington D C document shows United States Attorney Keating stating he will resign as U S attorney for the defendant of Lus Diana and refuses to participate in removal of indictments against Delevan Smith and Chile Williams. He emphasizes duty to follow the law and declines further action. The message is dated Marcus and cites the Panama Canal matters and President’s acceptance.
President Taft reviewed the Seventh New York regiment in a White House briefing with aides and delegation representatives present. The event highlighted the New York city committee, Blaine faction, and related military etiquette during a March session.
Birth announcements list a girl born to Mr and Mrs W S Walters of Moy on May 4 at a hospital and a boy born to Mr and Mrs RN Robertson at 7 and 8 Yoodo Street. A third birth notes a boy born on March 38 to Mr and Mrs E Dowdy of 91 Grayson Street.
San Antonio leads the state in building operations with strong gains noted in the annual report. The text mentions monetary figures and a focus on industries, while also referencing Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and J.T. Burnett & Co Undertakers in a fragmented historical clipping.
Mrs Jassice Woodhull on Sixth Street reported a loaded six shooter pointed at her last night as Alfonso Silicio, self described Spanish language teacher, faced Judge Buckley this morning for entering private premises without consent. He claimed not to enter the house, saying he stood on the sidewalk when accosted. The suspect was fined five dollars after two nights of suspected prowling near the Wholball rooming House. Police arrived within minutes as Mrs Woodhull and resident witnesses testified. Victor Doetler identified the man in court, while Silicio insisted his route did not reach the home. Mounted Officer W A Mitchell brought him to the doors for processing.
An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure digestion problems by boosting stomach fluids and enzymes. It asserts wide usage, lists ingredients like pepsin and bismuth, and promises a free sample pack by sending name and address to Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
City council approved a major reorganization to create six engine companies and expand the force to 198 firefighters. The plan includes 21 new fire alarm boxes, two new wagons, and improved wiring for installations, with ratification expected at Monday’s Connell meeting led by Alderman Wicheland Traden and Aynaud.
Spacatta The Light reports Indian figure Tuan Okle Mitch in Corpeliva Verryman, a finens reel Indian, who lod hla race atta coungils, died at his home today four miles west of the city. He was about 60 years old.
Harris announces a large real estate sale at Nixon with many Texas lots on offer. A. Barr, the auctioneer, will handle bidding and a barbecue is promised on sale day. The event, marked by promotions in Texas and Louisiana, will feature details at Harris’s hotel and promises a lively, fast sale atmosphere with prospects of substantial cotton-related holdings in San Antonio area.
In Dailas Texas a jury found defendant guilty of murder after a trial months ago. The court imposed a life term as punishment. The case involved Wining W. B. Anderson as a co-defendant in the proceedings.
The record lists marriage licenses for Anariea Arisa and Jianike Monroe, Milin Lothringer and Audrey Doon, Hiram Veidy and J Avier Millap, and Chase Byrne and Afla Gourley. A report by the mayor’s appointee on the abattoir feasibility and plans to submit findings tomorrow is also noted.
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