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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
1
Corpus Christi reports the inquest into A. T. Nor ling of San Antonio, whose body was recovered in the bay, returned a verdict of accidental drowning. The body was sent to San Antonio with Myre Nor ling. The deceased’s face was swollen but showed no signs of violence. About 10 dollars, an identification card, and a diamond ring were found on the person.
If you are considering the purchase of phaeton buggy or carriage it will be to your interest to see C.H. Deus before boring.
Plans are set for ex Governor Glenn of North Carolina to visit San Antonio on April 10 to 12 for Presbyterian church missions. He will be greeted at the depot by a representative committee and will address Presbyterian gatherings at Grand Opera House and Travis Park church. Meetings continue Monday at Westminster and a Laymen gathering at the M C A auditorium. Committees include Rev D D Greer as entertainment chair and Rev Brooks Tickey as general chair.
At Varres-in-Muimess England March 20 a gangway joining the pirate Vanguard with the Vickers-Sea-Mexim yard collapsed. Three workers were killed and 49 injured as they fell into the water and onto the wharf.
The church will host the painting In the Shadow of Wig Cross by Lenny Hugnens Adal. Exhibit scheduled for March 23 in a feature expected to draw wide interest. W. F. Thomas leads the display with a short exhibit note.
Moving picture censorship is proposed to cover all films in the United States. A company alleges its security agreement was broken and that performers were enticed in a scheme selling pirated goods. The authorities would enforce censorship directions nationwide.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate poll lists for a stock election will be prepared by county tax officials. Vague references to wards and movement planning suggest upcoming local political activity and targeted outreach ahead of a March election.
Washington reports southern lawmakers push bills to curb speculation in cotton futures. Rep Macon of Arkansas reintroduces a measure to bar telegraph and telephone firms from transmitting data about buying and selling. Other proposals target mail use and broader sanctions, with debates looming in the next regular session.
A young man, W. G. Pope, arrested in the Southern Pacific yards, is charged by a prior grand jury indictment with forging the name of W. C. Fitch, president of the San Antonio Brick Company, on a $10 note presented at the Atune National Bank. The teller detected the handwriting and refused to cash the check. Age about 18, potential aliases and connections noted. Bail arrangements expected today.
Noah Garg, aged 17 months, is in custody after an alleged assault with a knife near Lueny Vista street and Santa Rosa avenue. Grea faces charges of arhing Hod Minos as the knife attack left the victim slashed five times. The injured man was treated at the city hospital and was described as in critical condition.
Dexar County Sunday School association held its annual meeting at the You to AL building. A Arnold was elected president with Wolfe as secretary and Springall as chairman of the executive committee. The board of directors and sub committees were formed. Preparations were made for the state Sunday school convention in Fort Worth on March 25 25 with 50 raised to be contributed. About 20 members indicated intent to attend and Fort Worth is expected to host the largest convention yet in Texas.
Burial permits show several young children died in March and were interred at local cemeteries. Andelia Navarro aged three at 710 South Prose Street Interment at Sim Mernande cemetery. Jamis aged two died March 79 likely of pneumonia with interment at San Fernendo. Thillane Lopez aged Anies years died March 7 with interment at San Kee modu cemetery.
Cardui wine advertised as a remedy for weakness and tiredness in women. Mrs. Annie Vaughan of Raleigh, North Carolina, credits the medicine with saving her life after severe illness. The testimonial urges others to try Cardui for relief and renewed strength.
The Census Bureau issued the final 1908 cotton crop report with 12,408,841 bales counted at an average gross weight of 5. The total is 13,668,042 five hundredweight bales and 27,587 gins reported as operating.
An article by Charles Edward Russell reveals the so called inland empire of wealth and the methods behind it. He and two associates have made 407000000 dollars, and the piece explains how the American money making machine operates in clear terms.
A promotional note touts Hampton's Magazine with multiple feature pieces by Emerson Hough Rheta Childe Dorr and Admiral Evans. It hints at muckraking social topics a strong defense piece and other literary notices while praising Roosevelt and Fighting Bob writings.
George W. Brackenridge offers land near his residence for a new meteorological station building in San Antonio. Congress previously approved funds for such buildings costing about $12,000, with Amarillo and Allen already hosting or constructing stations. Local efforts via Van Slayden and Texas senators aim to persuade Washington officials to designate a site and authorize the project.
Special to The Light from Lockhart reports the executive committee removing its headquarters from the duumor erdde and relocating to San Antonio. Carl and O T Lyons, both in San Antonio, were named to key posts as part of the new arrangement.
A chaotic police-blotter style item reports two robbers abducting a man on a lonely street in Chicago area. the victim cooperates, leads to an officer, and the robbers are captured. The rest contains garbled telegraphic notices and advertisements about fuel contracts, post supplies, and local horse harness offers, with multiple typos and place names.
Sheriff Lindsey filed a county court complaint against Joe Cohen owner of a West Commerce Street saloon for keeping the establishment open during a recent school election. Cohen said he was unaware closing was required and claimed no secret about keeping it open. The sheriff said the action had been planned but was delayed by personal illness.
New York reports a single day record as 700 immigrants arrived, the largest number in port history. Immigration officers say this year will exceed all prior totals with no exceptions, signaling a potential nationwide spike in arrivals.
Nebraska City reports a telegram from Washington stating Judge William Gayward declined the position of first assistant to the general, choosing to remain secretary of the national Republican committee. The notice notes his decision comes as a key political appointment shifts.
In Clarendon Texas on March 20 a man from Tom Worth shot at and wounded a passenger on a Port Worth and Denver train near Glen. The shooter fled. officers pursue him. Cousins Ployl Autrey and Garrett are among those involved.
Civil prices reduced on all vehicles at C Hs Dean. Offers include house tickets and feed M Maruchasu phones, with promotional lines aimed at attracting buyers.
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