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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
4
At yesterday’s San Autudio geographical union No. 172 meeting a visit by an international president was announced for San Antonio. A committee led by E.G. Koerjis WH. B. Johnson and CG. VY. Lanexterm was formed to arrange the entertainment for Mr. Lyne during his stay in the city. Garland, Clairveton street. ant, 727 EB. Hons
W. McDonald, a deputy for the Modern Woodmen of America, has been notified by the camp that he has outperformed all deputies in Texas activities for the order. He will receive a banner for his achievement at a presentation on April 6 at a Dairy? event in Texas. The local camp numbers 490, the largest in Texas.
T H Mooiy appeared Saturday in the thirty-seventh division court with a statutory offense. Inde Dwyer refused the discharge and bond was set at 50 dollars. Bonner Neath faced arraignment for depositing trash in a public alley with a fine of 5 dollars.
An Oklahoma City project by F B Gaenslon of Baar An traits for Ta. Wedoh outlines a four-suite, seven-room apartment house in Marlborough place at Leith Presa street and Deming avenue. It features a 31-foot colonnade, marble walls, hardwood finishes, central court, servants quarters, and southeast sleeping rooms ready for fall construction. Estimated cost is 2800.
A hospital management upheaval at Ashlum War Hds 610 ends with resignations of key officials including the chief assistant superintendent and several ward supervisors. The board cites discord over methods and a move toward an orderly transition as officers depart. replacements are named or hinted, with ongoing staffing changes at the asylum.
The report notes the initial arrest of the season following orders from sanitary inspectors under Father Mariita. It cites violations related to the quality of spring fabrics and mentions clothing items priced at 45 dollars and pants sold at about 00 dollars, with an address at 208 South Mato Street.
A local society event drew a large crowd as the M. D. A. line and guests from several chapters enjoyed dancing to “Home Sweet Home” before 2 o clock. Plans for a New Orleans trip in a few days were discussed and telephonic contact offered. The Mayesville Association hosts an afternoon gathering at 5 o'clock at the YOM council hall to elect officers for the coming year.
Gus Morkert proprietor of the Fins Point saloon remains confined to his home after a Sunday morning accident on North Corsa road. He suffered minor injuries and bruises. his jaw and teeth are not believed to be serious.
The death rate in Sap Awhonle for February stands at 9.70 percent per 1000 inhabitants, down 1.80 per 1000 from the prior month. The report by Health Department official Geerehary Toah Ti Mueller notes 77 more deaths than births for February, with nonresidents and dwellers counted in the totals.
A long list of potential jurors is presented for a civil case trial. Names include Barbert Chuaytand Ed Milnes Rob Connors Theo Kenner and many others. The document outlines juror selection in the district court with numerous local and possibly foreign surnames.
Fire swept a block in El Paso early this morning causing about $20,000 in losses. Reports say several stores were damaged with clothing and stove ware destroyed as crews battled the blaze. Local businesses and residents faced disruption as investigators began assessing the cause.
Fragmented OCR lists names of marriage licenses and creditors tied to a localundertaker firm Burnett & Go. Includes pairs like James Iris and Retoees Gomen and Marta Garela with others noted in a jumbled tally. Also mentions debts and a request for payment or settlement to Paoli EL ah fat Tdebt.
A faded transcription praises President Taft's policy across naval, economic, and immigration lines. The writer argues for universal respect, federal state constitutional harmony, and temporary immigration restrictions to ease suspicions. Also notes Taft's defense of naval buildup and better foreign policy alignment. The piece ends with a medical ad for Chamberlain's Salve.
A fire in the early morning at 322 Percy Street badly damaged a house owned by John Hillmann and its contents, belonging to Emma Potts. The blaze caused about 1500 in damages to the structure and 290 in insurance, with the total valuation around 300 dollars. No contents were insured.
An OCR fragmented note claims a home tonic for the aged uses pine band whiskey, some syrup, and Torsemu to regain physical vigor. Directions suggest dosing before each meal, but details are unclear and the preparation appears unreliable.
A special excursion on the G H W & A railway will leave the Falnsel devel tomorrow at 8:20 for Nixon. The round trip is 75 cents. a barbenne will be served. Nixon is hailed as the magnet of the Southwest with rapid growth. population, churches, gins, and a cement plant noted. Lots sold on opening day bring 700, signaling investor confidence. Nixon is described as a safe, rising city expected to reach 4,000 in seven years with substantial profits.
William A. English and party plan a 4 PM arrival in San Antonio by private car via the Sonora Pacific en route to California spent the night there. Several traveling agents and officials including R Meofivbin, Levine Meier, Atkinson, and Robert Dowe are noted in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Kerrville on business.
A damaged OCR summary shows a labor meeting program for the State Federation of Labor. May 11 to May 12 includes business sessions at Trades Council Hall, a park gathering, and a grand ball. Activities mention parades, a patio meeting, and a reception. Names and precise venues are fragmented and uncertain.
A list of issued building permits shows Trenry Maas on Oden Street for 1iu, Henry Grobe for an open shed on South Mesquite, Alfred Suenge for a four room dwelling and shed on Basu Hun-Wo, Hinson Bes for a shed on Austia Street, Ty Scott for a three room dwelling, Mrs A M Ransom for a 17 room two story rooming house on East Crochet, Ro Hattersty for a dwelling on Lamm Street, Craig Elstooe for a dwelling on Erle Avenue, Geo Haswell for an addition on Dawson Street, and JU Sanches for repairs on West Commerce Street.
Dr Im Coy Landreth of Nashville and secretary of the Anti Saloon League discusses state efforts and fundraising to fight liquor, claiming Tennessee can regulate and urging large contributions to win the campaign. The dialogue notes millions at stake and offers a trade for a horse.
Unclear text shows Foraker endorsing Taft's policy on a harsh issue, with mangled quotes from Mr Tataker. Mentions Taft's views and intention to press for a bank solution though specifics are obscured by garbled OCR. Also includes ad-like inserts for medicines and stores.
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