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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
4
Directors will discuss plans to boost international club activity at tomorrow night’s meeting. The agenda focuses on expanding San Antonio trade with Mexico and the removal of certain current barriers and limitations.
Workmen for the yanantonio Telephone company began wiring the county building today. Every room there is an office or may be 2 to be wired. The work is thorough, ordered by the county commissioners court, so that grand jury and other jury rooms will be equipped with wires, though instruments will not be installed now. Push button tone will be in every jury room, with lines to the respective courts. Ring up Lark Stottner Stanley for details.
The county commissioners court ordered County Attorney Ramey to purchase a steel cabinet to store payers and other files of the district attorney. The unit will cost about $100, and current files are kept in a wooden nab near the hefty office area.
The document lists new cases filed, naming Minnie Kemal against Aratael Kemal in the Party-fifth strict court and Franciaro Ri- Yas in the thirty seventh district court, with references to the State of Texas. The text reflects a historical court docket style and district designations.
Thirty luneseekers from Cisco Texas pass through his etty yeater on the way to Perna Mex. They plan to settle if land and neutrality prospects suit them. The Rio Cajones company land is the target. If satisfied, they will locate permanently. The VIP from Laredo will be connected to the National railroad of Mexico.
Residents on East Comuurac Street were terrified by a suspected mad dog roaming near Sunset station. The shaggy animal barked at people and other dogs, causing several to flee. Two dogs were bitten near Sunset station and chased toward the city center. The animal fled along car tracks as bystanders avoided confrontation.
Captain Lowes of the Indian Commandery Loyal Legion of the United States returned from Jalisco Mexico and spoke of San Antonio. Mrs Helen Lowes accompanied him and praised the city while he received flattering host hospitality.
W H Winkpeterek writes to County Judge Shual proposing the county buy a 623 acre tract nine miles south of San Antonio on the Sap railroad. The offer would have the county assume a 000 debt on the line and give the current poor farm to the seller. The land includes irrigable acreage, two houses, and portions in cultivation and pecan trees. The county commission has long wanted to relocate the poor farm to a larger, farther site to pursue self support.
Officials of the G H and S A railroad report the planned inspection of the El Paso and Victoria divisions is postponed indefinitely. Vice president and General Manager Van Vieck is occupied with entrant business and cannot undertake the inspection in the near future. The exodus of the inspection will not be announced. officials prefer over the road to award prizes without prior notice to station agents or track foremen involved.
The final session of the Bexar County Sunday School association was held yesterday at Trinity Methodist Church with delegates from nearly every denomination in the city. Newly elected president Jay TE Anns urged a large delegation to the Austin state convention next Thursday.
Barrett, previously a substitute clerk under Chief Clerk Edward Arnold, has been transferred as a permanent clerk to the Dixon Houston railway post office under Chief Clerk Seo of Houston.
Mary Twinen was adjudged insane in county court and ordered committed to the asylum at Me Southwest. The order specifies transfer to the mental institution for care and confinement under legal oversight.
R A Crimphell is arrested charged with unlawfully carrying a firearm as alleged in a county complaint. The filing details describe the accused allegedly possessing a pistol on a date and place not fully legible in the report.
Nabil tes of 526749 with 9775.75 wind. 3590 exempt. Patrick Heary Dis wnkes Med a petition in the U S bankruptcy court with A Campbell deputy clerk. Mr Diampkes is a Gonzales merchant in Gonzales County. Referee Melarlemt set a hearing in April.
W A Brown was arrested yesterday on a charge of driving an auto at excessive speed. The case was continued this morning to allow the shinoming of witnesses.
In the Fifty-seventh District court today the Ala Matinun bank and the city of Sam Aptonia drew their cases by jury. The case of J J Stevens against S A A Railway Co was continued. Eq Bacon against the sim Co also continued. Dr Bayard Corley, formerly of Greenville Texas, has opined offices in Hicks bullatie rooms 322 and Ah with renewal pr action of fire.
The Wilke family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during the recent death of a loved one. They thank friends, neighbors, and the Tweed postmen for floral offerings and support.
A four act drama The Lion and the Mouse drew enthusiastic applause from a fair audience last night. Oliver Dowd Byron played the captain focused on business, with Flote Javet Rawley rising in power and stage presence as the determined daughter of a judge. The Empire offered The Lady from Wormanne with strong turns by Minagar Applegate and Sir Blakesley Beresford, followed by a varied bill including The Ham Tree and musical acts.
A San Antonio Grand Theater program showcases young women aged 18 to 28 and male dancers, with Mingstrels Melnlyre Heath and Hello Gold plus stars Gordon Alfred and Towler. Notable acts include Majlell and Corder magic skit Sum ad Si and Miss May Wallace’s soprano. The bill also promotes brandy and local transit changes.
A vaudeville bill features Mr Moore in physical comedy with Roger Brothers and dne Cavs thorne. Arthur Deming, the wall know party alter man, headlines a prominent yer on the bill. Dowling performs a sketch titled Rat's Wife, a tale of Lot's wife set to humor. Other acts include Maxnz ab Mugett and Tie, Trano ys the Briakeman.
Maddox pleaded guilty to a theft by bribe charge and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. The case involved the sale of a horse and questions arose at trial. Denny received three years on one count and faces further theft over a small amount charges. The upcoming week will see trials for Clink, Stritthatter, and others stemming from the Phimmer grocery store safe robbery. The panel for the week lists numerous names including Grant, Dien, Hall, and Dougherty among others.
Roy Edward Cosgrove, son of Mrs J. Se Cosgrove, 822 Best Commerce, is returning from Magdalena Bay, Mexico, where he serves as a gunner on the cruiser Milwaukee. A 20-year navy veteran, he rose from apprentice to sunner’s chief mate and expects to be honorably discharged in March. He plans to visit San Francisco and then home, arriving early next month.
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