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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
4
A legal notice states plaintiff William Irvin files suit in the seventh district court against defendants Bryan Devin, Garand, Clairvoyant, for filla and possession. The case references Harmony and a party involving a wedding date Maven 17, with music by Artal.
San Antonio area landowners and supporters prepared to aid dry farming advocate H W Campbell in establishing a demonstration farm near the city. Campbell plans to meet with local landowners Monday to finalize terms and secure land, equipment, and cooperation. Attendees include William Cassin Nat M Washer A T Byrd C S Fowler J H Kirkpatrick and Hal Howard ready to assist as discussions aim to reach an understanding.
The school board held a plan change and will meet this afternoon at 6 30 to canvass election returns and qualify newly elected members. This is the last meeting of the old board as ten days were given to elect officers. The tenth day falls on next Saturday and the first regular meeting after the election is set for Wednesday.
San Antonio lodges schedule meetings tonight and tomorrow across multiple halls including Hermann Sonshall and Pythian halls. Groups listed include Deutcher Krieger Verein, Switchmen, Typographical union, and Union Labor circles with times from afternoon to evening.
Funeral details for James J Coffy and Rosa Woods outline wake and burial plans. Coffy, 21, died in Folacke Alinihall Street area. mother Myg Judy Coffy and siblings in San Antonio Houston and Thali listed. Services set Monday afternoon at home, with interment at Masonic cemetery. Woods obituary notes residence on Artin Street and interment at Mame Masonic cemetery following memorial services.
Los Angeles March 13 B T Harrimen and party arrive late today with Julius Kruttschaith vice president and director of maintenance and operation of Harriman Lines and General Superintendent Platt. Reports say a conference will discuss management changes affecting Harriman Lines New York Central and Illinois Central with Calvin moving to Illinois Central and O'Brien to San Francisco to succeed Calvin.
Special to The Light Terrell Texas March 134 A D Man Shih assistant steward of Tyrrell iwy Wim has been appointed asylum guard to the San Antoniy asylum Dr O Mr Pott asylum physicians here was mis finst a Ling ai San Antoniy wb vlce
An International Club musicale tonight features a program on choral and vocal works under Prof. Charles J. Lukic. Performers include Misial ouuitheans, Miss Baki Miteh, Mr. Halverson, and Mrs. Hemberg with pieces from Sylvia and Verdi among others.
Manila reports a serious earthquake observed with a seismic graph recording continued shaking. The tremor originated about 106 kilometers distant this morning. In legal news, Amanfa Delgado filed for divorce from Louis Delgado in the Fifth District Court.
Fifteen thousand school tax receipts were counted and bound in the assessor’s office. Trustees will be notified under the April deadline as receipts are prepared for delivery to the collector by the first of April.
Spanish in Six Weeks promises a practical daily approach to learning basic phrases by focusing on familiar objects and essential conversations. Guillermo Nall bids and invites samples, outlining convenient lectures and admission details for a concise, fast track to practical proficiency.
Report from Cloafuegos Corba dated March 14 describes workers on the Thalys aqueduct contract attacked by peers during a protest. Several workers were wounded as police and guards defend the site. Authorities expect wage increases in negotiations.
A fragmentary item reports a newspaper man achieving a notable feat in Washington, with garbled text mentioning Capt Noah's passengers, a Bohemian reference, and a strained dialogue about animals and behavior. Names and places are obscured, limiting clarity of events or identities.
New York stage children and their supporters press for better treatment and wages. They highlight child performers such as a three year old girl and her seven year old brother Movin, noting weekly earnings and living conditions. A committee led by Miss Calden urges official action to protect young performers rights.
A garbled note circulates among readers referencing a vote and a nameless general. The fragmented text hints at Hannibal and unclear options, leaving readers unsure about the actual subject and its civic relevance.
A fragmentary court exchange in Detroit features a grave judge remark about a phrase “You satieh epane tite bean with alean Mania.” The reply, cited as “Phat Jets tie out,” includes a garbled streetcar conductor reference and hints at a phonetic mistranscription within the proceedings.
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