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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

9

Campaign to Keep Alamo Tangles with State Control

A meeting of the Alamo mission chapter of the Daughters of the Republic discussed the battle over control of the Alamo. Reports from Austin indicate a bill to place the property under state superintendent and De Zavala chapter, but it died in committee. A New York woman offered to remove a modern building and beautify grounds if the state takes over.

Alamo Daughters of the Republic O. M. Farnsworth Nua State Superintendent of de Zavala Senate I Sevier New York Clara Driscol Ihg Huge & Lehmeltner

Prepare for Tire Fight

Washington March 12 The Republican senators on the committees of finance begin a systematic study of the new tariff bill as soon as copies are obtained. Senator Aldrich as chairman aims to have the bill reported soon after house passage. Changes are expected in the senate with the finance committee guiding most edits.

Washington Aldrich House Senate Committee On Ways and Means Senate Committee On Finance Guoll Ft Nics

Community notices and events blur with garbled text

Mrs Viola McCoy and Rev Stokes of Government Hill Baptist share details for a home gathering after March 16 at 1008 Buena Vista Street. A children story hour at Carnegie Library features Mrs Carolyn Baldwin on Elizabeth and Riley readings. Medical ad promotes Chamberlains Salve for skin diseases.

Viola McCoy Buena Vista Street Stokes Government Hill Baptist Church Ship Carnegie Hbrary Carolyn R. Baldwin Elizabeth Eizabeth Stuart Phelys James. Whitcomb Riley Aire Baldwin

Two Personal Injury Suits Against G N Ball Company

In the thirty seventh district court the International Great Northern Ball company faces two damage suits totaling 50 000 dollars. T J Freeman sues for 25 000 alleging injuries from a wreck while employed as a switchman in San Antonio. Frank Johnson seeks 25 000 claiming partial paralysis and injuries from a trench or culvert near a rail track.

Tinternational & Great Northern Ballredict Bulls T. J. Freeman Revelver Thos. J. Kathe San Antonio Frank & Johnson

Diamond ring theft case linked to county transfer

Emmett Johnson was arrested after allegedly stealing a diamond ring valued over $50 near 31 Hust Crockett Street. The case was ordered transferred to county authorities this morning as both parties are described as grog. Starlight Social Club hosts its initial dance on Saturday March 3 at Mission Garden Hall with admission 25 cents.

Emmett Johnson W. G. Watson Hust Crockett Street Starlight Social Club Mission Garden Hall Aviat

St Patrick's Day Meeting and Local Accident Report

On St Patrick's Day events a meeting will be addressed by labor leader A Hosendahl and a committee of six including Gig Mier Paul Biel and J Re Duard. At Southern Bur Ona 110 San Luis street Joe McCowan was injured at Henry's wood yard 203 Dawson street when a belt snagged a wheel. He was taken to Dr Kanney's sanitarium. The crowd mourns the death of Rev J H Groseclone's father in Virginia yesterday.

St. Patrick's Day Joe McCowan Henry's Wood Yard Dawson Street Batwenn McCowan Dr. Kanney Sanitarum J. H. Groseclone Virginia

Beveridge Improves After Surgical Operation

Senator Beveridge and Col. Daniel Rausdell are reported to be doing well after a surgical operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Both are in Baltimore and the news notes their recovery progressing this morning.

Baltimore Wid Beveridge Col Daniel Rausdell Ail R Arms United States Senate Johns Hopling Hospital

Man Crushed Under Overturned Car in Train Wreck

Special to The Light Beaumont Texas March 12 A Kansas City Southern car derailed and overturned injuring A N Kline who was riding on the side ladder of the rear car. The incident occurred during a train handling operation with a derailed box car.

Beaumont Tex Kansas City A. N. Kline

Divorce Records From Various District Courts

In the seventh district court Walt Tullos vs Bila Tutox split the case. In the thirtieth district court Crinafore Kar pins Josefa Gonzales de Espino. Ratel Guellarva appears in the same note. Francisem Cone gales faces Worty fifth district court Otto Danae versus Laura Dongs.

Tivaree Sults Billeseventh Walt Tullos Bila Tutox Apynnih Crinafore Karpins Josefa Gonzales de Espino Ratel Guellarva Francisem

Tubercular Ward Measure Meets City Opposition

San Antonio business leaders urged support for a 126000 tuberculosis annex appropriation for a Southwestern visiting asylum. Opponents argued for relocating patients to the city and creating new wards. Senator Realbie said he will not sponsor the bill in the senate, signaling likely stalling.

San Realbie Senate Aleep

Mexico to Expel Ticket Scalpers Across Border

Governor Enrique Creel of Chihuahua announces a law to drive out railroad ticket scalpers. Scalpers driven from Texas took refuge at Juarez opposite El Paso. Railroads threaten to withdraw river privileges on the border if Mexico does not suppress the brokers.

EL Paso Tex Enrique Creel Chihuahua Texas Jwater Paso Mexico

Last chance this year to join Prof Hall on Spanish canvas

Free lecture showcases a six week method to practical Spanish basics without grammar or dictionary. Demonstrations use familiar objects to teach everyday essentials. Held by invitation for ladies on Saturday 13th and Monday 15th at 4 and 8 pm.

Hall Tuat M.C

Well Known San Antonians in Curious Anecdotes

A verbose reminiscence reports a polished San Antonio figure who sold his tools, failed marriage worries, and a churchman’s heavy drinking episode ending with Hoffmanns tea and a pillory of intoxication. A local architect questions the man’s competence amid the odd tale.

Worth Readies For Cattlemen's Meet and Show

Fort Worth Texas March 12 Preparations for the cattlemen convention and stock show are complete. The event opens with Storming and more holds and includes an important executive session. Ike Pryor plans to speak from San Antonio. The coliseum houses 1000 exhibits, with total membership at 4000 and about thirty thousand visitors expected.

Fort Worth Tex Ike Pryor San Antonio Comantos Coliseum Helled Crowley Sane Memrbershin

Druids Celebrate Twelfth Anniversary With Banquet Ball

Gardalde grove No. 20 United Order of Druids marked its 12th anniversary with a banquet and midnight ball at Mission Garden. Several hundred members and guests attended and danced after the meal. Committee members were Frank Chiaido Joe Harcellona and Charles Forestelo.

Gardalde Grove No. 20 United Order of Druids Way Core Mision Garden Druids Frank Chiaido Joe Harcellona Charles Forestelo

Death on Street in San Merias Texas

In San Mercas Texas on March 1 a man identified as WH Manes father of Mia BF Heal died after collapsing on the street from heart failure. The body was removed to Cousnulir Louisitan for burial.

San Mercas Tex Cailure Manes Mia Heal Morntia Cousnulir Louistans

Playground Assn to Elect Officers at Y M C A

The Playground Association will elect officers tomorrow afternoon at 6 o clock at the Y M C A building. Amy Pineground is mentioned as a candidate and the meeting will form a board for Whitestory of the San.

Playground Assn Amy Pineground Q'Eleen San

Miners Reject The Wage Proposition In Philadelphia

Miners reject the wage proposition proposed by operators to renew the current three year agreement. The report notes opposition and calls for continued negotiations as workers seek better terms amid ongoing contract talks.

Philadelphia Coutter

Jury Discharge Clears Equity Docket in Forty Fifth District

The United Forty Fifth District Court discharges the jury for the week. Equity matters will be heard today and tomorrow as the docket shifts to non jury proceedings.

Forty+ fifth district court Equity

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