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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1909

Page

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Roosevelt Will Not Return From Africa Alive Prophecy Report

Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago predicts Theodore Roosevelt will not survive his Africa expedition to Congo Free State due to fevers and dangerous climates. The veteran explorer, planning a March 23 departure from New York, is said to aim for imperial travel in Naples, aboard the Hamburg with an imperial suite once used by German royalty.

Ticago Theodore Roosevelt United States Africa Frederick Starr University of Chicago Ghudentis Imperial Salo New York Hamburg Mediterranean Naples Ar. Roosevelt Uner Bedium

Paid in Full at Grind Opera House review

A harsh dramatic review of Paid in Full at the Grind Opera House, praising Gene Walter’s storytelling of a flawed, powerful character. The piece stars Willian Gibson as a despicable cad, Jimsy by Albert Brown, Captain Williams by Scott Higgins, and Tamma Bronk by Berry, noted for its intense, gripping staging and strong performances despite some overbearing tones.

Gene Walter Hal Aoe Brooks Hanes Jimsy Cantain Wal Tiama Brooks Doe Brooky Willian Th. Gibson Chooks Alan Jimsyne Cookl Albert Brown Brown Emma Juan Mr. Brown Captain Williams Scott Higgins Fle Lpolx Timma Bronk

Texas Senate Passes Anti Racing Bill in Late Night Vote

Austin Tex Maneha All ends of a nest lasting two days until Rupertson hid the pricing of bets on horse faces. The senate approved the measure 18 to 12 at 10 48 last night. Gov sign expected by supporters, with present then indicating sympathy. Vote breakdown listed 18 for and 12 against. several names cited.

Austin Tex Rupertson Senate Texas Wera Alexander Bradfield Bryan Cofer Greer Harper Hayster Halsey Wayfield Meadud Porting Stokes Sturgeon Terpellop Boogie Terrell Adams Hadapeth Hume Kellie Magterson Murray Paulus Peeler Neal Senter Watson Wainert Willacy

Quietly Magnificent Turn Delights Theatergoers

A production impressed by a lead actress who blends burden and belief in her troubled marriage, delivering a natural, restrained performance. Beth, played by Little Miss Darling, earns praise for a strong supporting turn, while Allen Atwell supplies a standout scene. Early arrivals faced seating restrictions as Wagenhals Kemper’s manager enforced a late-start policy.

Miss Darling Beth Allen Atwell Arly Charles Hingsdert Wagenhals & Kemper Lhe Mirtain

Remerelda Play Opens Tonight at Ikea Bayue Pera House

The Emilia Bunce company stages Remerelda tonight with strong English style and a witty script. Audiences find it among the best performances offered this season as the cast draws attention from nearby towns and critics.

Remerelda Emilia Bunce Voigny Ikea Bayue Pera Doughtiie Anlemnot Ry Lla Sins Tel Heaon Mindy

Happy Hour Theater Adds Modern Upgrades in San Antonio

Extensive improvements at the Happy Hour theater in San Antonio modernize the family playhouse. The stage moves to center, improving sightlines for all patrons while new sketches, music, dancing, and moving pictures are introduced. The venue promotes value with competitive pricing.

San Antonio

People’s Theater presents The Man Who Cared at venue

The People’s Theater staged The Man Who Cared, a western style play praised for Lester ds Mehearted’s performance and Miles Clement as Dora. The show drew growing attendance, signaling the theater may become a popular San Antonio attraction if standards rise further.

People's Theater Missouri Lester Ds Siaxon Ault Pole Miles Clement Dora

New Louisiana Road Is Chartered

Rainmont Texas March reveals the charter of a new corporation to build a railroad from Lake Charles through Jornings to connect with the Southern New Orleans and Pacific lines. The plan covers about 0 miles with headquarters in Jennings. Officers include TL Conoverta president and I. P. Cox general manager.

Rainmont Tex Apthi, Jeannine & Northern Yailway Guy TL Conoverta George J. Zeigley Bo Bilas Secratary I. PB. Cox The Rand Jennings

Supreme Court Upholds Gender Difference Claim in Labor

A recent Supreme Court decision states that the two sexes differ in body structure, functions, strength level, and capacity for long-continued labor, aligning labor expectations with perceived physical distinctions. The ruling emphasizes biological factors in determining job suitability and workload expectations.

Supreme Court

Denounce Russian Extradition Treaty Debate Stirs Senate

New York March 6 Defense attorneys in the case of Jan Pouren a Huesian refugee sought for extradition pressed a petition asking that due notice be given to Russia of the treaty termination between Russia and the United States. Senator Latwollete of Wisconsin is to present the measure. The petition argues the treaty allows Russia to secure extradition from mere documentation. Pouren has been imprisoned for over a year while awaiting evidence and a decision on his case. Today the U S commissioner is expected to rule on the defense evidence.

New York Jan Pouren United States Senate United States Latwollete Wisconsin

Lectures Sunday Night on National Prohibition

Rev Dr G W Yung of Washington will deliver a Sunday night lecture at the First British Church corner Fourth and Taylor streets with address on national prohibition and municipal and state practice. The program will include plans for the Southwest district and the Bexar County Prohibition Club. complete personnel of permittees and operations will be announced.

GW. Yung Washington Delveray Vourth Taylor Streets Uater Bexar County Sa Amonio G. Whitchelber Soullirest Young National League of Ameries Bbc

Cohen Leases Scheuermeyer Park for New Amusements

Fred Cohen, noted restaurateur of the Falito and Bismarck cafes, leases Scheuermeyer’s Park from owner Lt. C. Inkham. He takes possession May 28 and plans a Grand Opera House union band, daily music, and numerous improvements including by greenery covered pagodas for outdoor private dining.

Fred Cohen Scheuermeyer's Park Lt. C. i ‘Inkham Cohen

Internal Cure for Piles Promoted by Medicine Ad

A historical advertisement urges treating piles from inside the body rather than external remedies. It touts an internal method with pills and a 24 day regimen, claiming genuine relief from circulatory issues and recommending a specific drug company for a booklet and purchase.

Siva Mhonharat M.D Spectanat de Aenhardt Co Statiom Antfalo Writa

Purim Celebrations Across Jewish Congregations Worldwide

Purim rises in joy for young and old as the Esther story is told in synagogues. The holiday features readings, plays, and charitable giving, with children acting out the tale and congregations hosting feasts and gifts.

PURIM

Man Struck by Automobile at Houston and Avenue Q

Stevena Was struck by a vehicle driven by CH Kellam at 6: ti le yesterday near the turner of Houston street and Avenue Q. Passersby including Poe Keera at Kent Guerrers iy rescued him. He was unconscious briefly, carried to a drug store, revived, then taken to his home. Kellom, who lives at 11a Moe ralox stron, 838, was operating the machine slowly at the time. The impact knocked him down and left him dazed.

Stevena CH. Kellam Turner Houston Street Avene Q Poe Keera Kent Guerrers Iy Norges Stevens Rusk North Streets Kellans Kellom Moeralox Stron Te Snrs

Rockwall posse ready for lynching after assault attempt

Special to The Tight reports a white mob in Rockwall Texas vows to lynch Anderson Wills a black man who attempted to assault Mrs Arthur McKinney at a farm near Rockwall. The man is believed surrounded and hiding in the woods as whites threaten vigilante punishment.

Rockwall Tex Anderson Wills Arthur McKinney

Appoint Appraisers for Simms Estate in County Court

In county court yesterday the will of the late William Simms was admitted to probate. J M Vance, Vory Crown and H Bergh were appointed appraisers of the estate, and Mia Lydia Simos and Sam Recliner were appointed executors without bond. Probate matters also included Nicolas Piery, deceased, will admitted to probate with Caroling Flory appointed executrix without bond. Jean Loustwunau, Emmet Paschal and DB W Tynan appointed appraisers. Estate of Frank Mueller, deceased, will admitted to probate with Caroling Mueller appointed independent executrix without bond. C Schaggler Chu Duegson and Adolf Groos appointed appraisers. Estate of Ernest Weinuarh, deceased, will admitted to probate and Carl Gustav Fritsch appointed independent executor without bond. Charles Nuetzel, A P Rhetoer and Dive Hew rit appointed appraisers.

William Simme J. M. Vance Vorney Crown H. Bergh Mia Lydia Simos Sam Recliner Nicolas Piery Decunseuy Wille Caroling Flory Jean Loustwunau Emmet Paschal W. Tynan Eétaule Frank Mueller Will Mueller C. Schaggler Chu Duegson Adolf Groos Ernest Weinuarh Carl Gustav Fritsch Charles Nuetzel A. P. Rhetoer Dive Hewrit

Cut in Fight Over Glass of Beer

In a neat side saloon last night Jose Trevenio, a painter, was cut seriously but not life threatening in a dispute over a glass of beer. Jose Rivas and Trevenio were arrested by Patrohnaa Froboose on affray charges. Trevenio claimed a knife was used. Rivas was fined $10 and Trevenio was released.

Jose Trevenio Serosa Travenio Jose Rivas Patrohnaa Froboose Tivas Trevento Zivas Rivas Tidge Buckley Trevinlo Girrady

Oxford students hoot down Kier Hardie

In Oxford at a University Fabian Society meeting at the town hall last night James Kier Hardie a socialist member of parliament failed to gain a hearing due to hostile demonstrations by undergraduates. Attendants exploded firecrackers blew horns shouted and the platform was stormed amid disord er and disturbances.

Oxford Eng University Fabian Society Jas Kier Hardie Parlament thi_ pring Atu

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