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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

4

Leniency Proposal For Army Deserters Sparks Debate

New York officials discuss mercy for soldiers who desert. Park Law on Governor's Island advocate H C Bowen argues good men who regret leaving service should be allowed to return. He says such men face punishment but deserve a chance to rejoin the army when suitable.

New York H.C. Bowen Couzaider Governor's Island Tany James Foe Hoviston Tet Nat

Trouble Brews in Hard Goal Fields

New York March 17 rumors shape that the anthracite coal operators plan a shutdown by April. A shutdown or strike or signing of a three year extension to the present contract looms as a solution to current difficulties.

New York

Train schedule fragments hint at wartime enlistment bill

Fragmentary timetable notes from the war department radio and rail lines reference a special bill to permit enlistment of deserters. Listings show trains and routes to Hearne, Laredo, Kerrville, Corpus Christi, Houston, Cuero, Victoria, and other destinations with varying Sunday and weekday departures and arrivals.

War Department L& Om Ra Loreal Hearnes Taylors Mesleos Jim Laredo Gratved Bere Hearne Xo Yixpress Spec Laredomi S.A Houston Me Coum Coast Kerrville Oss Curys Christi Centro Corpus Chriati Rockport Alice el Pao Lepart Hor 'g-Por el Pass Cuero Victoria Cuera Nea Flyer Ete Fiyer Horston

Southwestern Jiane asylum appoints new staff

Dr C M Poff is named assistant superintendent along with a slate of staff appointees by Dr Nichols. The board ratified the appointments yesterday, each having prior asylum experience, to replace recently resigned officials. The meeting, held in the office of Percy J Lewis, concluded with no other business.

le. C. M. Poti Bonis W. Hampton Divine Emu Flanagan Wills Polat Ig. Chilcoat Terrell J. W. Hampton H. C. McGaughey Nichols Southwestern Jir Eane Asylum C. M. Poff Wix Percy J. Lewis Stant Su

Realty Transfers Aggregate $42 250 Recorded

Deeds aggregating 42 250 for Coit merce street and Houston street property were filed yesterday with the county clerk. One transfer conveys eight glory reais at West Commerce and Cameron streets from TA, Piper and wife to T W Gampbell, John Jackson, Harry Cunningham and Jack Lock for 16 000. The second concerns the building and seat by the Mission Safe Ld Hart and Gus Brey.

Coitmerce Street Houston Street Dog West Commerce Cameron Streets Piper T. W. Gampbell John Jackson Harry Cunningham Jack Lock Mission Safe Hart Gus Brey

Neck pain relief from Chamberlain's Liniment

The article notes neck pain from intimatism of the neck muscles, usually on one side or back. It claims quick relief with Chamberlain's Liniment, and Chamberlain's Ointment for muscular and chronic rheumatism when fever and swelling are absent. Sold by all druggists.

Applyig Chamberlain Chamberlain

Acquit Chinaman on Gaming Charge in Justice Fisk Court

A jury acquitted An Sing a Chinese man in Justice Fisk's court after deliberating about a half hour. The defense argued the establishment was a gaming raid with only card games for amusement, not a gambling house. Six other defendants face separate charges to be heard later this week.

An Sing China Shevills

Cardui marketed to ease women’s nervous troubles

An advertisement touts Cardui as a gentle tonic to calm nerves, claiming it acts on womanly troubles and helps women through anxiety, aches, and restlessness. The copy emphasizes Cardui as a trusted women’s medicine with proven success in other ailments.

Cardus

Real Estate Transfers From Halliday to Bowling and Others

Real estate transfers recorded across multiple counties on various dates show deeds involving Halliday, Thalliday, and Henrietta Reichanbach among others. Properties include lots and blocks in Bexar, Galveston, and associated street names, with prices ranging around 125 to 1900 dollars and dates from 1904 to 1909.

Viaietedis Halliday Leans Parish Stnentes Bexar County New Henrietia Thalliday Et Or Jers Percy Street Julia W. Anderson Et al Wales Hill Rhode Island Mareison Boxar County Indiana Ashuy Place D. Sullivan Thearena L Street Grand View Oke Seffel da AL la Maynard Lynn Boston Lone Stig Brewing Company J. Adare Galveston County Henry A. Keck South Heights Dound Mary P R. Lage West AR New Indy Issa Newthp Siar Prva Cliftan Caowse le Mhort Selimoekel Guadatugy Hinck Keystone Willian Clara Bauman Thermein Koehler Win Dohrosal Leek Mark P Olty Black Soute Miatamoran Sthodt A.C Aid Philippe Sam It Galm Wegt Henriette Reichanbach Mayhel R. Bowling New City Mark Wyoming Street East Hud Stone James Rt Davie

Almanac Gaffe and Weather Guesses From Professors

A fragmentary account mocks Prof. Willis Moore and Prof. Manne for weather predictions and inaugurations. It recalls Taft era sunshine promises and a 1901 turn of events with costumes and grand pageantry, noting Moore's long tenure and public missteps.

Willis. Moore Manne Taft Mok Nney Moore Pratt Willis Moore The Weather Bureau

Property deeds and transfers span 1909 across city blocks

A scanned record lists numerous property deeds and transfers dated 1909 involving Wacke, Go Irish, Alamo Heights, Cable Ranch, and various blocks and lots. Names include Noleon Lytle, M. Maverielk, George Wo Messin, Frank Rennert, Isabel Dyer Tevsley, Norman Cloning erator Comal, and William Basso. Transactions note lots, blocks, streets, and monetary amounts, reflecting early 20th century urban property activity.

W. C Mannie Robertson Wheiers Daniaty Dee Blacke Strat Realty Company Wall P Thom Thomas Thintolier Burger Wittebach Maren Wean Garonne Street Alamo Weights Company MH Townsend Go Irish FF Sickingan Alamo Heights Ote Brod AllMaheth Mareh Winek Atrreat Magehwond Ann Woc Cox Medoy Hinds Ada Street George Wo Messin Shang Corgan Harty Atta i MV Tewreend Isabel Dyer Tevsley Norman Erator Comal Henry Bide Guadalupe Cots Wleek McCrmley Strong Cable Ranch Mart Roxana Gunter Toles J. Kray Tonston Street Fort Eust Carner Losaya Caroline E. Sevantin George Scranton New Haven Connecticu William Basso Bexie County Monterey Street Tale Mackson West Commerce Camere Volumn

Suit Seeks 10000 For Nouries In District Court

Mrs Minde Tider filed in district court seeking ten thousand dollars alleging injuries to the injured kneecap from an incident connected with the General Baypply and Constarelion company and Hy olly of San Antonio. The action centers on damages tied to negligence by the defendants.

Toose Bourdy Honeyton Street Genaril Bayyply Constarelion Company Hy Olly San Antonio Minde Tider Ind md

Probate Rittiman Will Names Executors

In the county yesterday the will of Mrs Mredovies Rittiman was admitted to probate and Robert Kubler and WR Vordentiaimen were appointed independent executors under a bond of 80000 dollars. The will of Mrs OC Mh Vass was admitted to probate with Morton executor and a bond. WHT A Morriss, Merest Powell and Victor Koller were appointed appraisers.

Mredovies Rittiman Robert Kubler WR Vordentiaimen Vass Morton Morriss Merest Powell Victor Koller

Funeral Tragedy: Walter Griffin Dies In Cistern Fall

Marl Curington and Clawla Converse return from Center Portal to mourn Walter Griffin killed Friday morning while lowering into a cistern at his home. He grabbed a rope not tied to a pulley, fell twenty feet, fractured skull and neck, died within an hour. Buried Saturday under Modern Woodmen of America. Survived by wife and two young children.

Marl Curington Clawla Converse Houston Street Center Portal Walter Griffin Ile Woodmen of America

Burial Permits Report From Local Cemetery Records

Burial permits list multiple decedents with ages and dates. Torevia Serna aged 75 died March 16 in San Fernando Cemetery. George Merling aged something died March 6 from bronchitis. James Palmer aged 27 died March 15 near San Antonio Avenue at Confederate cemetery.

Torevia Serna San Termide Wiley San Fernando George Bmerling Eied & Years James T. Palmer Guberen San Antonio Ermelery

Taking No Liberties With History Exchange

A garbled exchange references Lycurgus and Solon amid fragmented phrases about naming a child and historical allusions. The text appears as a distorted snippet lacking clear context or coherent narrative.

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