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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
2
Mrs. Lillian Yealot, a trained nurse, testified that she was beaten near Buena Vista Street after refusing to share a telephone. Alleged attackers Romaldo firez and Louisa Tavies were each fined $19 after her story was heard. The court dismissed the charge of assault against one of the defendants.
Realty of Great Value sells the Journal Ranch 1850 acres NW of the city for 63400 from J. A. Six to Mrs. Mabel Luter. Luter also acquires Madison square fronting residences for 10000. M F Howard sells the old circus grounds near the I N depot for 16000 and two lots joining the depot grounds on North Medina street transfer from William Clemens to Caifaralli for 2250.
Elisins West Virginia March 14. Jos. Broch said to have been an ex lived, who last evening struck and severely hurt Chief of Police White Whittier, near here, by a crowd early today. he died in the related incident when a telegraph tale attacked.
Chavin Dickson, secretary at the executive committee, notes the arrival of the post chapel dome in Galveston, shipped from Pennsylvania to New York then by water to Texas. The dome, described as one of the largest in the country, will be installed at the post library and chapel.
A birth record lists Roy orn March 0 to Wr ang M TS and Aulden to My and Ars B Gursa. A second birth notes a birth on March 18 to Ars B Gursa at 207 Perez elrevt.
A sensational report claims Lady Warwick has earned about 1.5 million dollars in recent months through London markets and gilt edged securities. The piece notes her swift rise from scandalous gossip to a powerful social figure, with the Earl of Warwick as husband and a reputation as a noted speaker and investor.
A water main failure sent a tank exploding in Parkersburg West Virginia early this morning. Three people were killed and several injured as homes were torn apart and streets flooded. A family sleeping in a room was swept away as their house was destroyed. Investigators search for a cause, with speculation of a miscreant device triggering the blast.
Burial permits list several deaths with ages and burial sites. Tomasa Rangel 72 died March 18 Interment at Mission cemetery. Anton Hampel age not specified died March 17 of cirrhosis Interment at Manila cemetery. Maria Neleda 70 died March 1 Interment at San Fernando cemetery. Cris Leper 22 died March 17 Interment at San Pedro cemetery. Divorce filing noted in Fifty Seventh District Court by Andre Wander.
A mother recalls a severe scald on her baby’s face from boiling grease. After doctors and failed remedies, she used Cuticura Ointment for five weeks, the scar disappeared like velvet. She credits Cuticura with curing two other children of ringworm. March 22, 1904.
An old advertisement touts CUTICURA as the world’s favorite emollient. It claims a single application with Gaticura Clot Ment after a hot bath with CATI cute Soap, followed by Gutlouca Pilla in severe cases, provides immediate relief from distressing skin conditions including itching and eczema.
Chief Van Riper and the public note a new lead on J J Mack alias Jimmy Mack, linked to Edie Klepper and a feared gang. The case spans multiple cities with possible murder charges and a new ID feature using photographs to identify suspects.
At a joint meeting in city hall yesterday the butchers argued a central abattoir benefits butchers and residents but a short lease risks abandoning the current slaughterhouses. They warned a central facility could let one firm control supply and raise costs on hides and tallow while dealers fear losses.
The St Josephs day observance in the Italian community featured a parade led by the Fort Sam Houston military band, a white clad procession of children, and a blessing of the Sicilian standard at Bon Vernaindo cathedral. High mass followed with a lecture on The feast of St Joseph, services lasting until noon.
Dr J W Raymond delivered his fourth lecture on European Capitals and When Social Significance at Day Rogie library hall to a large appreciative audience. The talk covered Berne and democracy with Eis sieriopticon views of Switzerland enhancing the concept. Future lectures include Prossels on Thursday March 26 and Madrid on April 1 for the San Antonio university series.
Special to The Light from New Braunfels Texas reports threatened arson letters sent to farmers who rent land on shares to Mexican tenants. Sheriff W H Adams investigated the mailings found on a rural route box with a burning match drawing. Kline and Zitt families in Guadalage county received warnings indicating property arson if land sharing with Mexicans continued. Letters mailed Wednesday and received yesterday. investigators scan for suspects.
Bishop George Gillespie of the Western Michigan diocese died early today after long illness. He led the Michigan Episcopal Church and served as a key figure in regional religious circles. Funeral plans were not immediately announced.
An advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a medical tonic endorsed by leading doctors. It urges customers to seek “Old Chemist” labeled bottles and to verify the cork seal, priced at $1.00 and marketed through the Dirty Malt Whiskey Co in Rochester, N.Y.
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