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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
Ainger, a noted prohibitionist aged 81, praises Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicine. He opposes intoxicants but reports longstanding dyspepsia and indigestion improved by its use. He claims it has benefited his health and possibly prolonged his life.
An advertisement promotes Puffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt tonic. It urges regular use to maintain youth and vigor, notes heart action benefits, and claims universal family medicine status. Warns buyers to demand genuine sealed Bottles with the Old Chemist trademark and to request a free medical booklet from Dr. R Curran.
Pryor was elected for the third time as head of the national cattlemen's association amid tributes and speeches. W W Tuynas of El Paso spoke, Col Prior received cheers, and Col. Prior pledged his aim to lead the cattle industry. Secretary Crowley and treasurer Burnett were reelected. A letter from J. H. Parramore, and condolences for his wife, were read. Harrington outlined cattle industry evolution from wild ranges to world markets.
City welcomes 5160 visitors amid cattlemen’s gathering with 1400 guests from beyond Texas. rail lines report 1700 round trip tickets from within 10 miles, North Texas and Panhandle contribute 1300, Laredo area 400, and Rio Grande region 400. Retail trade booms as hotels and eateries report strong patronage. estimate of expenditures remains uncertain though high. Roundup of visitors notes significant hotel, restaurant, and store activity during five days. A Fort Sam Houston troop review scheduled for today was postponed to next week.
The International and Great Northern line wreck near Melon Station cleared by 6 30 pm under Superintendent Homer Eads and team. Two killed W H Myers and M B Mekkos as baggage car and tender damaged. 17 coaches carried passengers to Las Palinas and Laredo. Authorities attribute cause to rail spread with heavy traffic through the Laredo San Antonio segment.
Valdosta, March 11. Chief Mamster reports two circus elephants escaped from White Springs Florida and headed toward Valdosta. Elephants were later surrounded nine miles from Crescent by farmers. shots fired, animals fled. Trainers from the circus rush to capture them as residents organize elephant hunts.
Tolabon march 20 an official dispatch notes Portuguese troops attacked revolting towns Tafureo and Egbhe in Portuguese Guinonami destroying Varela Tourists Come Sunday a private car Hidalgo will travel from New Orleans to Mexico with 18 passengers and transfer to another railroad on arrival
The remains of Ti Myers, residing at Wert Commerce street, will be moved to Taylor by train No. 8 on Saturday March 21 for funeral services at the grave.
The notice lists several deaths including Mrs Teodora Herreras at 923 South Colorado Street and Mrs Yella May Davenport at 12 Fest Street. Ralph G Rochmann a druggist died on the Frio road and Mrs Edna Rochmann travels to San Antonio for the funeral arrangements. Mrs Lutioyia Kane and Mrs Maria Evans Claiborne are also noted with funeral details from St Marys Church and Alamo Masonic Cemetery. Carmelita Guinez, five, died at 7 PM and services will be held at the family home with burial in city cemetery No 4.
Fire at the Avery tarn of W. Sickles in Chicago destroyed the barn and caused an estimated loss of about 76,000 dollars. Sixty horses perished in the flames, with the fire believed to have started among the hay and straw in the yard.
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