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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1906

Page

3

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Prove Quick Aid at Home

A letter recounts a brother’s long battle with chronic dyspepsia. After refusing medicines, he relented and took Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. He improved rapidly, gained weight, and reported no dyspepsia since, with the tablets praised for natural stomach support and nourishment. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents a box.

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Malicious reports about yellow fever denials in New Orleans

Thatcher Lewis arrived in New Orleans to refute a Knoxville press story alleging he claimed yellow fever was prevalent in the city. He met Dr Quitman of the board of health and denied ever speaking to Knoxville reporters or making any such statements.

New Orleans Thatcher Lewis Aba Quitman ‘Kobake Basid Wade Iunny Knoxville Tenn Cromuim Lewis Ward

Interurban line work halted amid legal delays

Special to The Light from Houston reports construction on the Houston Galveston Interurban line halted due to the Galveston commission failing to grant entry. Planners are dismayed while Houston promises a franchise to the company at the next city council meeting. TRACTION COMPANY GUARANTEES DIVIDEND: Bayou Teche Traction and Power Co seeks charter with $1.5 million capital, 6 percent preferred dividend, officers named. LIBBERS REFUSE TO RAISE SALARIES: Mississippi lawmakers defeat pay hike for state House members after a brief debate and laughter. Also advertised are local ads for Hollister’s Mountain Tea and tailoring services.

Houston Tex Operinglons-in Brecial New Theria Bayou Teche ‘Tracion and Power Company Inday New Iberia Berwick A. Alan FL. Fine K. T. White Lenox E. Smith

No Rendezvous for Crooks in San Antonio

A San Antonio report questions claims that about two hundred crooks from other cities are in the town and wanted on capital charges. Public officials and residents doubt the figure and call for action from the city marshal and police to pursue and capture these alleged fugitives.

San Antonio Jhinat San Antonis

Another Railway for the Panhandle

Reports from Austin indicate a plan to build a new railroad from Vernon in Wilbarger County to Roswell New Mexico, a 166 mile line. Vernon residents offer 4 percent of $26,000, Roswell contributes $50,000, and Lubbock through which the route passes pledges $20,000. The move has long circulated, backed by a relative of financier Charles H. Schwab, and steel for the line is said to be sourced from Tennessee surplus stock.

Austin Tex Mirch Playhouile Font Vernon Wilfiger County Rosewell New México Wg News Gaia Tim Country Robbins Pitt Roswell New Mexico Lubbock Howe Ul 1A Charles H. Sehawb Tennessee

Breakers Ahead for Canal Commission

Washington March 24 Serious trouble looms for the canal commission as Senator Kittredge of South Dakota presents a bill to reduce its membership to three and to shift most of the digging work to contractors. Mystery surrounded the Inter Oceanic Canals Committee as details leaked today.

Washington, D. C Lethmiah Canal Commission Bobator Kittredge South Dakota Senate Committee On the

Fort Worth Polg Men Take Quiet Sneak

New Orleans March 24 due to the sudden departure of four Fort Worth polo players the scheduled match with New Orleans was called off. The local club had claimed even odds but the game could not proceed as the Fort Worth ponies were shipped from the stable to Fort Worth with Callletta the sole remaining player left behind in disgust.

New Orleans Orlean Fort Worth Bigaries Néon Frorichs Orleana Club Fort Wart Oalletta

Witnesses Confer Over Patrick Murder Trial

A conference of witnesses for Albert T Patrick, condemned for the murder of millionaire Ries Li of New York, was held in Houston. Witnesses testified that accomplice Valet Jones lied on the stand. Miss Gailyard drew sensational testimony, the hearing to resume in April with witnesses returning to New York. Plans are under way for a general effort to save Patrick from the electric chair.

Houston Tex Albert T. Patrick Ries Li New York Vatet Jones Patrick Gailyard Yhe

Charters Filed in State Department Report Austin March 24

State Department lists multiple incorporations including Long Beach Land Company of Houston with $110000 capital stock for sale and subdivision of property. Incorporators include Carer Show J M Cotton Ed Johnson and others. Also west Texas Supply Company of Corsicana with $29000 capital and Southern Produce Fruit Company with $220000 capital. Other entities include Yaulis Vetephone and related names.

Austin Tex Shannon Yle Johnson-Wolfe Grocery Company Kort Worth Capital Johnson R. Fields G. Woile Long Beach Land Company of Houstom Capital Stork Carer Show J.M. Cotton Ixttward Kennedy J. Cartes Eisgay Watkins Frank C. Jones A. P. Laughlin West Texas Supply Company Coren Knox Esonty Capital Stock W. J. Pins J. R. Henson Caldwell Southern Produce & Fruit Company Sao Atfo

Zelaya and Baker Engaged for Nicaragua President's Son

Washington March 24 licensing for the carriage of Almiro Zelaya son of Nicaragua's president and Miss Marguerite Baker issued at city hall. Marriage was stated not to occur until next year but the couple may wed tonight or soon at the bride's home with Rev T Baker officiating. Bulletin of sickness notes Mrs Jamies Moses seriously ill at 2205 Monterey Street.

Washington, D.C Almiro Zelaya Nicaragua Marguerite Baker North Genitel Street Jamies Moses James Moses Monterey Bireet

Making a Machine in World Magazine Promotes Skilled Trades

An article by Win Haddon in the March issue of World Magazine extols machine work as a demanding profession requiring high intelligence, precision, and dexterity. It notes exacting standards from two needle work to automatic machinery, gauges that vary less than a fraction of an inch, and potential earnings from $250 per day onward.

Win Haddon World Magazine

Bakers to discuss open shop business convention program

Bakers association will meet in St Joseph's hall for a three day spring carnival convention April 17 to 19. The schedule includes receptions, sessions, speakers from Tyler San Antonio Waco and Houston, discussions on shipping bread cake manufacturing and open shop, entertainment and a Mexican supper. Tickets go on sale March 26 at Gogean Bros music stores.

W. L. Hichter Webome Val‘laghan J. A. Porterfield H M. Jozeph Tyler L. ©. Thompson Roval Committee Cline Texarkana Ark Ween Myr Henry Maerki Jvn Texas John Fischer Houston Supply House James A. Baille San Antonio J. PJ Schoseer Porterfield Steinbach Illusion Focal P.M. Kleber Dallas VT. Early Dalia N’clack Gogean Bros’ Music

Immigrant Treatment Improvements Reported in Tech World

A March issue of Techical World notes improvements in immigrant handling on the Jersey shore rail system. It cites plans for a dedicated immigrant passenger station near Ellis Island and reduced segregation on trains, with better food supplies for children and milk. The piece mentions Pennsylvania officials pursuing proper arrangements and improved care for arriving immigrants amid broader reform efforts.

Tran Jas Suiminer New York Broughton Brandenburg March Techical World Big Island Jersey Shore Ellisland Pennsylvania

When All Trains Are Run by Electricity

A text fragment discusses a future where trains operate on electricity, predicting passenger and freight service shifts. It notes conversion unlikely for economic reasons, with expert Dion J. Arnold commenting on voluntary adoption by railroads. A stray business ad fragment is present.

The Gypsies a Separate People Through History

A historical overview notes repeated anti gypsy laws from 1505 to the 16th century, ongoing persecution in England and Scotland, and later shifts to milder status. It cites Elizabeth I and subsequent authorities, the lingering nomadic stigma, and the Gypsy language retains distinctive terms still used today.

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Notes and funeral customs mix in stray historic excerpts

A garbled note about notes and endorsements discusses voids and interest, followed by a passage on Kurdish tents and Greek funeral customs. The text mentions intoxicated payers, dishonor notices, and a payability rule, then shifts to tent construction and a description of Greek funeral processions and rites with details on dress and burial practices.

Fragmented text reflecting uncertain archival prose

The readable fragments describe a sense of testing in emergencies and reliance on inner resilience. It references historical notions, mentions an eighteenth century stereotype about old women, and hints at national characteristics. The excerpt lacks coherent events or clear individuals.

Local Notice on Installment Loans and Repair Services

Fragmented OCR text shows a local notice about weekly sales and low weekly payments for a purchasing loan plan. Mentions a repair or sewing machine and a seller named Luy Singer. Details are unclear but indicate consumer finance and potential installment terms.

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Jackson Miss House Judiciary Committee Errington G. N. Drug Store Hester Gage The Panhandle Canal Commission Joeal Club State Department Mlfonzo Zelaya Miss Baker Slugér Sewing Machines Singee Sewing Machine Co Bast Touston Street Sam H. Critener M. J. Hewitt Commerce Tor Tate the Gatien Ctr Dion J. Arnold Anerican Institute of Electrical Engineer Technical World Magnalia G. W. Pillstury South Floren Street Jim Tong Mack Gant Hale Vantert Mackwood Greece Farawall Columbia Graphophone ST. Louis Louis Book Houston Street Columbia Louis Aguston Street Louis Bock Thia UNC. T. Har Bletgan BAILY Menta Otto Birbe Undertaker Theo, Art T Orchestre Pew Bhelley
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