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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
1
Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic gunfight near a city residence. Officer Robins and detective Mack Reiner were shot during the exchange, with Robins badly wounded and Reiner dying or dying shortly after. A suspect, Bernstein, and others fired multiple pistols as bystanders sought cover.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema, rheumatism, fever sores, and contagious blood poisons. It claims quick blood purification and relief, urges readers to request free samples, and lists San Antonio and Bexar Drug as distributors. The copy promotes dramatic healing and urges contacting the company for a sample.
The Wolfe Bros. Shoe Co. publishes a bold offer to the public free of charge to replace any of their shoes with a new pair if not satisfactory. The firm is a long established shoe manufacturer turning out about 16,000 pairs daily with a reputation for honest quality and dependable service.
A garbled diary style fragment shows a speaker uncertain about a person named Marke and memories of a night of drinking. The text hints at lost home and unresolved questions, with scattered phrases about a pony and a dawn moment, leaving the situation unclear.
A testimonial from Mrs G Davendort of Regerhold New Jersey endorses Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rheumatic pain nervous irritation and sleep problems. The ad claims relief without stomach upset or habit formation and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit.
A series of brutal assaults near Rowlett school area leaves a 19 year old teacher unconscious, watched as a gang of black men attacked her and fled with a missing watch. Citizens vow swift action. fear of further violence against white women spreads through Collin County. Police report a volatile scene with officers Stowe and Robin wounded, suspects identified as Morris Gleason and Ward. three men detained, charges pending.
An advertisement for Miona claiming to cure indigestion and related symptoms with a money back guarantee. It promotes Bexar Drug Co in San Antonio as the agent and mentions Booth's Taxative Pills as a further remedy, pricing at 50 cents per box. The copy emphasizes stomach wall strengthening and improved digestion to restore health and energy.
Detective Stowe, who has had ten sipap place Tuesday night, appeared at noon today in the constable's office following a shooting incident. The case centers on the inquiry into the events and the actions of local law enforcement.
A Senate action yesterday proposed to grant the We Zavala Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic jurisdiction over the Alamo’s historic building. Adina De Zavala hailed the passage as a major triumph in her long campaign, though opposition from other Daughters could still challenge the measure.
A testimonial piece extols a winter Breca compound as a cure for eczema, praising Roby Lise man of Toledo Ohio and other prominent citizens who allegedly found relief. The letter-writer urges readers to contact Snasman for self addressed envelopes to obtain the prescription through ALM Piseaer in San Antonio.
A faction opposed to Miss De Zavala will meet in a special morning session tomorrow at the home of Mrs. O. M. Farnsworth 212 Mush Muara Street. The gathering is expected to take some form of action.
A blow-out occurred at the Mudive Oil Company well on Watstreet near Leon Creek while drilling around 1700 feet deep. The incident released pressure and rock but no water was reported, and investors continue to fund the operation.
Office notice from the Department of Texas inviting sealed proposals in triplicate for furnishing fuel mineral oil smithing coal charcoal for Forts Elisa Clark McIntosh and Sam Houston Texas and other posts for the year ending June 20 1910 with deliveries to start January 1 1909. Proposals due April 1 1909. The U S reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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