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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
1
Navy vessels are reported ready for any emergency as crews test propulsion and safety systems while steaming into Magdalena Bay. Warships and auxiliary craft conduct drills to ensure rapid response capabilities in case of incident near the peninsula.
San Francisco reports Admiral Evans plans to retire from command due to ill health as the Atlantic and Pacific fleets gather at Magdalena Bay. The Minnesota and other ships, under Rear Admiral Thorn, anchor off Magdalena while governors and officials discuss courtesy with Mexican authorities. Target practice and tours of the harbors are planned, with sailings to San Diego and Los Angeles in early April.
A 93 year old man thanks Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey for relief from a long severe bowel complaint and endorses its use for appetite sleep and health. The ad describes the product as a pure malt distillation with digestive benefits, claiming it to be a tonic stimulant and suitable for sensitive stomachs. It invites readers to request a free illustrated medical booklet and testimonials from grateful customers.
An article touts catarrh as humanitys most prevalent disease and argues only a method reaching the airborne germs can cure it. It describes a direct treatment via inhaled mediation that targets nasal throat and lung germs, claiming eventual relief and offering a money-back guarantee if not beneficial.
W G Day state superintendent of public buildings arrived from Australia to collect rents due by Hugo and Schmeltner and to open the convent part of the Alamo mission for inspection tomorrow from 9 to 4. The Alamo complex will be supervised by Day as custodian with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas backing the action.
County commissioners order the retention of the old elevator crusher and decide not to sell the short crusher as previously planned. Bids for three bridges were opened with no award. School district No 20 petitions for a donated staff pole from the county building and a flagpole. trustees plan to raise a flag as well.
More than 400 homeseekers will depart Thursday under supervision of L and GN lines. The party travels via Laredo to the Tampico branch of the Mexican Central to view lands offered by the Mexico United States Land and Immigration Corporation of Shawnee Oklahoma. A special train will run from various points to connect with Mexican railways and return to Texas cities. Officials include Dr L Warner treasurer, and Messrs McQuain Cole and Hnetinge.
Fort Worth reports a novel challenge to the Bankin Mc Gregor liquor law as a forfeiture case proceeds in Tarrant County court. Attorneys for the defendant argue constitutional and validity questions, contending county jurisdiction and license revocation rights are misapplied, while noting the license may be irrevocable under current terms. Local notices invite readers to the Postal and Louvenly Store and Hicks Building for details.
An old remedy claims to treat bladder and kidney issues and related symptoms by a tonic made of a prepared tincture, compound valerian, and syrup. It advises dosing before meals and at night, noting it may cure bed wetting in children with tonic effects on bladder nerves, and suggests wholesale sources for ingredients.
Leaders from northern stockyards arrive for a cattle convention at the St Louis National Stockyards with C T Jones as a keynote figure. The group, including H A Wyatt and E E Overstreet, plans to press for legislation to aid livestock interests amid rising market activity and Shouting expectations that the convention will yield major industry actions. The St Joseph, Missouri delegation joins the gathering as cattle flows from Oklahoma and Texas push through St Louis with large numbers handled yearly.
Mr. Jackson, arriving today to join the elite executive committee, is a renowned stockman in the deathwest area due to his activity urging regulation and rail policy reform. He has compiled statistics on antile shipments, testified before railroad commissions and the Interstate Commerce Commission, and provided valued service as a longtime association leader.
A visiting delegation arrived this morning and set up headquarters at the Menger hotel. The group includes three bankers from St Joseph firms and executives from Stockyards companies and related banks. Notable members include Charita Paasche, W P Filkeradl, and J G Adam among others.
Burglars entered L Dayton’s residence on West Houston Street during the night or early morning, prying open a kitchen window to raid a sideboard and refrigerator. They consumed oysters cheese milk and other provisions before the cook noticed a cheese tin discarded near the Dayton residence and alerted authorities.
A Davis and Sons Commission Company event opens tomorrow at the Grand Opera House with President Ike T. Pryor presiding. Rev J B Cleaver offers invocation. Mayor Bryan Catagton greets, followed by Judge J Q Terrell endorsing business welcome. R D Gage of Fort Worth delivers the response. Col I T Pryor gives the annual address. Governor T M Campbell to speak in the afternoon with reports from the executive committee and H E Crowley reception to the ladies in the Oakley building. The day concludes with committee resolutions.
The executive committee of the association will complete its work this afternoon and Secretary Crowley will shape a report to be read before the convention. Morning sessions were devoted to matters for recommendation, including a memorial to Congress for reciprocal relations with foreign countries. J D Dickson favors a report supporting interstate commerce commission reform. Murdo MacKenzie, cattlemen’s leader, arrived from Trinidad to join the meeting and advocate regulatory measures. The association shows healthy growth and strong finances, with President Pryor and the executive committee driving progress. A sub committee has prepared resolutions to be reviewed this afternoon, with plans to expedite the convention’s business.
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protracted piles with PAZO ointment in six to fourteen days or money back. It lists items like Vernon Rye whiskey Gordon Gin and Muirburger’s as part of the sale.
Mrs Lillie E Mila wife of E W Mia died at 3 80 this morning born in San Antonio and lived here. Survived by husband parents Mr and Mrs John Mig two brothers W J and J W He two sisters Miss Yar Sullivan and Mrs Sullivan and two children aged 16 and 41. Funeral from 623 Ogden Street tomorrow morning to city cemetery No 1. Phillip Boyle aged 81 died this morning at 35 Edgita. Survived by two winters Misses Apple and Cecilia Borle.
Funeral notices report the burial plans for Mrs. Lillie E. Mills and a brother Joseph in city cemeteries with services at Osdua Street residence and St. Mary's cemetery. Also promoted is a Beethoven hall concert next Friday March 20 featuring Madame Marcel Sembrich with Wilson Van Hoge and Michael de Zadora, promising a packed house with arias from La Bohème and other works.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a character named Tommy debating a strange dish. The exchange hints at a humorous or surreal ledger of remarks with unclear context and missing surrounding details.
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