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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1909

Page

7

New Trial Sought in Duke Case in Thirty Seventh District Court

Attorney Carlos Reo files a motion for a new trial for B. W. Duke in the Thirty Seventh District Court. If overruled, an appeal will go to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Duke remains jailed after a guilty verdict. attorneys exchanged brief congratulations during a first meeting between opposing lawyers. Greatly reduced prices on all kinds of vehicles at C. H. Dean.

B. We. Duke Thirty Seventh District Court Carlos Reo Duke Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Lfe Carlos Hee A. Divies Harly Mr. Bee Davies

Asparagus Home Grown On Market This Morning

The first asparagus of the season, crisp and tender, was on sale in the Market house this morning just outside the city limits. It sold for 14 cents per bunch or two bunches for a quarter. Strawberries are more plentiful with prices down to 30 to 35 cents a pint. Tomatoes, mainly from Florida, range from two for a nickel for small fruit to three for a dime.

Sean Florida

One Dead Three Missing in Hotel Blaze

A hotel blaze in Brevly today left one man dead and three missing. Two people were injured as firefighters battled the flames. Authorities were gathering details as the survivor count remained uncertain. The incident occurred near Ontario on March 22.

Jndsor Bre Vly Ont Marah

Backbone of Paris Strike Is Broken

Paris reports a mass meeting of 6000 striking telegraph and post office workers voting to resume work. Only about 200 supported continuing the strike. News from Send outs, Kansan and Texas clipped outs. M. Maracheau. Both phones.

Paris Kansan Texas M. Maracheau

Lodges and unions meet in San Antonio tonight

A dense listing shows San Antonio lodge groups and fraternal bodies meeting at various halls including Odd Fellows, Masonic temples, Red Men, and Woodmen venues. Also on schedule are union gatherings for Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plasterers, and the Retail Merchants association with additional civic clubs and cultural groups such as Beethoven Maennerchor.

San Antonio Odd Fellows Alamo Lodge Fraternal Brotherhood Red Men K. of G Columbus, Hall Bernardo Reyes W. C. W. Woodman Retail Merchante’ Association Red Men's Hall San Antonio Builders’ Exchange Alamo Sank Beethoven Beethoven Hall

Test drilling begins in Orange County Oil venture

Orange Texas March 23 An Orange County Oil company with capital stock of 310000 announced start of milling near here. Indications point to a rich oil vein as drilling commences this morning.

Orange County Orange Tex Orange County Oil Company

Mi-o-na claims relief for dyspepsia and indigestion

Advert says Mi-o-na tablets ease longstanding stomach issues caused by gas fermentation and dizziness. Cites Mrs. Jane Brady of Goshen Indiana reporting strong relief after trying Mi-o-na, with a money back guarantee at 50 cents. Also promotes Booth's Paralive Pills for a lazy liver at 25 cents.

Vox Bexar Drug Co Jane Brady Goshen, Ind Bexarl Brig

Kidnapped boy rescued as ransom paid in Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio March 32 a cheering crowd welcomed eight year old Willie Whitla returned with his father after a $10 000 ransom was paid to kidnapers. The boy had been abducted from Sharon Pennsylvania last Tuesday and located in a hotel lobby after two boys recognized him on a streetcar. The father Jamey Whitty spoke with relief, while police pursued leads across Pennsylvania and Ohio. A grocery store payment scene involved an ordinary workingman delivering the bills. Investigators continue probing suspects including Joseph Weiss and Floss the school janitor.

Cleveland Ohio Jamey P. Whitty Sharon Hollonden House Pennsylvania Whitlam Hale Saling Tani Rancom Yanson Tilly Whitl Hast Wilt Third Street Stanard Avenue Neichalangy Bernard Hendrickson Char Nees Willie Whitla Oulakirts GW. Ramsey Edward Mahoney Willetein Warren Neweaene Ashratula Miatiren Park Youngstown Joseph Weiss Idory Amiusement Pari Whitla

Two Cattle Deals Reach $131000 In Texas Sales

San Angelo Texas March 23 Willis Johnson sold 2000 steers to Wintin Watson Goldthwaite at 28 a head and C ar Pulliam sold 20 head to led Sni der Tailfax Oklahoma for 25 a head. Al will be shipped to Oklahoma in April. If you are considering a phaeton buggy or carriage see C H Dean before buying.

San Angelo Tex Spe_ cial Willis Johnson Wintin Watson Goldthwaite C.ar. Pulliam Led. Snider Tailfax Okla Oklahoma i C. Il Dean

Methodists Pray for Theodore’s Safe Return

New York March 23. At the Methodist preachers meeting a resolution was adopted thanking Theodore Roosevelt as a private citizen and praying for his safety and success in his expedition. The meeting included about 1000 ministers.

New York Cranial Oj New York Methodist Preachers Meeting Theodore Reansevelt

Look Here Teddy Twins and Family Details

A fragment notes three pairs of twins linked to Marek, with references to a man and wife who are parents of sixteen children, all living. The oldest is 24, the father is 45, and there is a mention of an EE Page and Tes Marek.

Teddy Tes Marek Dorn

Stock Law Election Drive in Precinct Two Committee Formed

The voters list for commissioners' precinct No 2 is secured to aid the stock law election campaign. Efforts are led by Berry Terrell as committee chairman. public voting is set for Saturday March 27 with the creation bid Wednesday at J. The Birkpwthick office.

Af Ethich J. the Birkpwthick Berry Terrell Chalravin

Births Reported In Local Record

The paper lists several births: a girl born March 18 to Mr and Mrs Asher of 33 Big Foot Street. a boy named Ray born March 19 to Mr and Mrs Hullinbenck of 223 Helena. a Ray born March 20 to Mr and Mrs Baittehell of No 10 Simpson Street. a girl born March 26 to Mr and Mrs J B King of 318 Wyoming Street.

Asher Ray Mach. Hullinbenck Helena 'S Ray Mrs. Baittehell Simpson Stroaut J.B. King Wyoming Street

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