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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

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Fire damages home of J Dean Jr in Bois D Arc area

Fire this morning at 215 Bois D Arc damaged the J Dean Jr residence with about 2000 in losses. Blaze started in a bathroom on the second floor, spread rapidly, and was fought by the fire department after being discovered. Damages including insured contents and wall plaster reached an estimated total near 2000. The fire reportedly originated from charcoal fumes. No injuries reported. investigation noted.

J. Dean, Jr Bois “D'Arc Heale Secong Moor Linn Hill South Joon Street Mary Mig

Major Francis P. Front to Quit Army in Cuba Court Martial

Washington, Marin Major Francis P. Front of the Fifth United Stacy infantry is to be dismissed from the army following a court martial in Cuba on insubordination charges approved by President Taft. His nephew, the Pathfinder's son Bramontc, now at Platteburg barracks, New York, is noted for inspecting 120 restaurants last week. nearly all were sanitary. Twenty-eight carloads of fruit and vegetables were impested during the week. seven hundred pounds of Irish potatoes condemned. Simple remedy for la grippe urged. Foley’s Honey and Tar promoted as a safe cough medicine. A note about savings on a bungalow at C.H. Deans and a call for more room.

Washington Marin Francis PF. Front Fifth United Stacy Infantry Cromies Cuba Taf Bramont Pathfinder Platteburg Barracks New York Teo Anderson

But One Restaurant Foul Says Inspector a Te Marks

A fragmentary note reports a restaurant foul claim and inspector actions with unclear wording. The readable portion mentions a rating mark and an official inspection context, but details are garbled.

Day Fair Length Cuts To Twelve Days At Dallas

The International fair directors voted to shorten the fair to 12 days from 16 to cut expenses while keeping attendance near previous peaks. President Vo nes P. Brown cited national trends. J W Oman proposed airship demonstrations and contests featuring Premiss Newman and Wright aircraft. Funds were augmented by 1250 from the Breeders' association, 400 from Herefuril, 500 from Shorthorn. Spellman to exhibit in 21 shows. a grounds inspection is planned with an architect present at 8:30 at City National Bank.

Vones P. Brown Brown J. W. Oman Aeroplane Association Oman Omian Premiss-Newman Carse Brownsville Wright Aeroplane Daylas B. H. R. Green Breeders’ Association Herefuril Association Shorthorn Association Frank 0. Spellman Ohio City National Bank Chapa Sam T. Harris W. B.tuttle de. Prederick Terrell Vothes P. Brown F. A. Ghapa Sinn Frank

Castro Plans Revolution Near Venezuela Move

Maria March 21 Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela and members of his party left the city for Bordeaux. At the railroad station a small group of Cuban Venezuelan adherents discussed the intention of re establishing his power in Venezuela by revolution should this be necessary.

Maria Cipriano Castro Venezuela Memhens Dike Bordeaux Senar Vanerucht

SEEK BROTHER WHO 15 ILL IN THIS CITY

Police seek Arthur Gibson of St. Louis, missing brother of Tom John A. Gibeon. Telegramed inquiry notes health issues and effort to locate the missing man. Advertisement for Bullard's Herbaline claiming relief for constipation and stomach troubles appears, sold by Bexar Drug Co.

Tom John A. Gibeon St. Louis Big Brother Arthur Gibson Alek Bullard Bexar Drug Co

First Green Peas Appear On Market In Texas

The first Texas grown English green peas of the season arrived this morning to Geo. L. Taft. They were snapped up quickly at 16 to 20 cents per 2 quarts. Strawberries are coming in more plentifully and at 30 cents per box, with prices expected to ease in a few days for shoppers.

Geo. L. Taft Tim

Renamed Kidney Cure Ad From 610 East Houston Street

A vintage patent medicine advertisement touts MIN DIpo as a cure for Bright's disease diabetes hemation gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation and nervous troubles caused by kidney disease. The ad from Wacher a well known druggist offers mail order with a 50 cent sample and a two and a half dollar six bottle offer under a positive guarantee.

Bright Neysa i. Wacher East Houston Straat Mindipo Kilney Villams

Harahan Sees Prosperity, Visits San Antonio on Rail Tour

James T. Harahan president of the Dlining Central railroad travels through San Antonio during a western tour en route to New Orleans. He notes improving finances and claims strong interest in rail expansion and immigration to the east, with a two hours motor tour of the city in the Harahan party.

James T. Harshan Dlining Central Railroad San Antonio New Orleans Harahan Eas Gompany Anderson Uw, & SA Honaton Haralian A. MN. Dale Martha Harris San Francisco Rip O. B. Butterfield New York Central Hnes Detroit Mich Butterfield Helen B. J. Whitcomb Walter Thompson

Miners to Celebrate Eight-Hour Day Proclamation

Indianapolis March 25 President Lewis of the Walled Mine Workers of America issued a proclamation urging miners to observe April 1 as the inauguration of the eight hour workday. He states that no dispute is settled while it remains bottled right.

Indianapolis Lewis Walled Mine Workers of America

Hurt by Street Car Verdict Grants $750 in San Antonio

A jury in Mortyfiffin district court awarded Victor Montez $750 against San Antonio Traction Co for injuries suffered last December when alighting from a south Flores street car. The case was brought by Montez and his two year old son Albert, represented by their attorney after a lengthy trial.

Mortyfiffin Victor Montez Sin San Antonio Traction Company South Flores Fati Alburt Montez

Not Burglary Claim in Gay Clarke Aid Trial

The seventh district court in Chicago will hear jury deliberations this afternoon. Defense counsel Carlys Bev argues under Texas statute that breaking a movable storefront showcase does not constitute burglary. Clarke, accused, listens as arguments unfold on whether entering the showcase meets the crime.

Wue Chuicava Defeadant Carlys Bev Clarke Mr. Bee Clark

Bitter liquor and war wages in Indiana counties vote

In Indiana today voters in Wichart and Cranpy counties face county option elections as saloons resist a dry shift. Lemy Met autos claim saloon forces attacked under new law. if Orange and Wikhar vote dry, saloons exit 38 of 92 counties. About 648 saloon closures already reported. 27 saloons remain in Mishart and Goshen.

Mlkhart Wou LY Goshen

Fire causes $350000 loss in Jacksonville business district

Eleonvills Fla March 25 fire Out at 1 o clock in a three story ForsyMig building threatened the business district. The fire department had it under control after confining it in one building. Loss estimated at 351 56,000, insured.

Eleonvills Fla ForsyMig Alrec

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