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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

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Roosevelt's mixed record contrasted with panic causes

The speaker defends greenbacks and cautions against emergency notes, rebuts claims that the railroad crisis stemmed from presidential demands, and argues Roosevelt’s policies both strengthen and undermine the federal system. He singles out bank overuse in New York, corporate influence, and stock speculation as key drivers of economic distress.

Abo Baller Securit H Asa Bailey Polluel Mr. Bailey United States Harras Ami 7

San Antonio Saloons Ordered Closed for Election Day

Saloons in San Antonio must stay closed from midnight tonight until Wednesday morning due to the school trustees election. Attorney General Davidson says saloons must remain shut all day tomorrow, aligning with election day rules rather than just polling hours.

Faunlier San Antonio Charles Wernette Retail Liquor and Malt Dealers* Association Davidson Wiil Regilar Daviason Wernette Senevuk

All Who Pay Poll Tax May Vote Tomorrow

Attorney Charles Bertrand notes that any qualified voter who has paid the 1908 poll tax may vote in tomorrow's school election. Polling places and procedures are outlined, with officials urging prompt returns to the school board building on West Houston Street after polls close.

Charles Bertrand Bertrand Ho Brough West Houston Street Paul Stholy Hallols Baxer

Government Seeks Plant Expert and Other Examinations

The department of agriculture seeks a plant industry assistant with exams on April 15 16 offering 840 to 2000 yearly. Positions include corn breeding in semi arid regions 1400 yearly and grain standardization assistant with 1000 to 1800 yearly. Also marine steam engineer 840 yearly for Burnside Seattle exam April 3, architectural draftsman 100 monthly exam April 8, and laboratory helper 7609 yearly exam April 22. Information available from the department of the Ideal postrating.

Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture Texpe Burnside Seattle Wash Yasr

Hotels fill with out of town visitors on business

A long list of visitors arrive in the city for business, staying at the Elite, Southern, Menger, and Maverick hotels. Guests include W. J. Heddens of Karnes City, W. W. Gates of Medina, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bohnfolk from Folston, R. A. Chathasi of Dallas, H. Arstein of San Marcos, A. C. Ball from Dallas, and others from Corpus Christi, Ottawa, Laredo, Bryan, and more.

W. J. Heddens Karnes City W. W. Gates Medina Elite J. H. Bohnfolk Folston Felite R. A. Chathasi Dallas Dlite W H. Gofford Kerryilld BK. W. Gallagher Corpus Christi ACJ Ball H. Arstein San Marcos Cm. Wish Mexico Laredo Menger Hotel H.W. Ja. Hulie Ottawa Bexity Moran Gonsalog A. B. Winter Bryan Hin Aonta Rgent Bexar Mothertal Cota Emai Tere Maverick A. A. Lichenstein Corima J. Sw. Greer Yoakum Maverick Hotel George 8. Caplon Sap Jc, Manyham Longview-Laredo Secand Edward Arnold Ribway Mail FL Oa. Sullivan Maygle Trine G. NX Balesine Tin Wite G. 0 Goodiow Leek 1 & G. N. Railroad Palestine Yeston

Davy Crockett Club to Meet at Elks Club

The Davy Crockett club will meet at the Elks club tonight to arrange uniforms for the upcoming Daslay town union. Interest in the new organization is keen and membership is growing rapidly, according to President Cardington.

Davy Crockett Club Elks Club Cardington The Rlan

Firebug sought after arson at Wiggins store and nearby fire

Police hunt a woman suspected of starting fires while the Wiggins family was away at services. A blaze at 211 West Johnson Street caused by gasoline and beer bottles damaged the home, with two neighbors extinguishing it before the fire department arrived. Investigators and Constable Stevens pursue a suspect as another fire at Walden's saloon drew attention, with insurance details noted and the tailor shop blaze causing minor damage from chemical flames.

V. W. Wiggins South Flores Main Plaza Afr Wiggins West Jobnson Street L. Ril’ Cher J. Plummer Ship Wricht Ritchey Wiggins Home.” Mr. Wigging Is A Widower, But Bg Nome Is Adapted By J. W. Baker New Orleans Ritchay Stevens Patee

Barbe case delayed. other indictments marched on

The Thirty seventh district court adjourned the Barbe case as state witnesses were unavailable and defense counsel could not gather their full slate of witnesses. Indictments against Temple’s trainer, B and Walters for theft, and others including Louis Johnson and Ignacio Travieso for assault to murder were continued. Elizabeth Miller and daughters appeared to face extortion charges, bringing a French poodle to court. their cage was to be moved to tomorrow. A list of defendants for service this week in the same district is provided, including Vaolch er, Vidal, Scudder, Martin, and others, with Automomine flexets and Care Wood & Coal Co listed.

Paw J. Batho Baker Seth Testard Aitornera Bft Temple B. &. Walters Garerth Louis Johnson Iqnado Travise Elizabeth Miller Tloula Vaolcher Alex Vidal Gus V. Scudder J. H. Martin J. Whitney J. M. Opronheimer BW. Wingners Ly Brown A. O. Seiier Chis, Uhr Lola Krause W. Samples Dave Kirkwood Ben Chialtlt Thos. D. Whitman Geo. W. Craig Automoniie Care Wood & Coal Co

Wanted Wronge Deiver For Wagon Inaccuracy

A garbled notice references a wanted person named Fred Humpert at 204 and 20b West Commodores Street. The fragment suggests a theft or misdelivery context but lacks full details or clear actions. Further readable text is needed to confirm the item, date, and authorities.

Muah Fred Humpert

HOLD PLEASANT MEETING AT WOODMEn HALL

A regan monthly business meeting of Ordpost A 1 was held at Woodlimen of the World hall Sunday morning with a large attendance of comrades and visitors from the north. The post opened at 10 o clock, two recruits elected, one Alva J Caughey mustered in. The adjutant reported the death of Comrade WV EH Ford. Senior Vice Commander Garza attended despite illness. Delegates and alternates to the encampment were chosen, with addresses of welcome from visiting comrades.

Vistory Regan Ordpost Woodlimen World Hall Brook Alva J. Caughey Loting EH Ford Twenty-first Massachusetts Infantry Thera Tm Garza Iita Titty Hit Reid Department Whikakuro Pat Kenny Adolph Zoler W. H. Hough F. Vandervoort W. Hartup RT Yanils Fritz Morgannn Joan A. Willey A. H. Muewelia A. RK. Avey Sammender Whitaker L. V. Gcassaday Iowa R. B. Cowles New York Fran

The Balloon Still Up Mystery Hangs Over Club

Gloom remains at the Talness Men's club as the test balloon from the gas works last Saturday has not been recovered. Secretary Carrington hopes the bag will be found amid ongoing search efforts. Funeral notice lines close the fragment.

Talness Men's Club Carrington

Funeral notice for Mike Rivas in 1908

Mike Rivas aged forty six entered Intorest on Monday March 1908. Friends invited to funeral Tuesday afternoon March 10 1908 at 4 o'clock from the residence of his brother John Sindriguez No 1148 Center Street.

Mike Rivas Intorest Big Brother Sindriguez Center Street

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