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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

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Detectives foil German Bluff theft at Alamo Street

Thieves broke into the Union Mval quarkel at 209 South Alamo Street between 4 and 9 this morning. Patrolman Rachman spotted three thieves and forced a retreat. nothing was stolen except a desk was pried open and a single sample left. A longer attempt might have yielded money. A large meat hook pried panels as the river vault was entered. one thief fled along the river, others escaped upriver. The third man disappeared into darkness or slipknacks. Separately The Times argues Germany pushed Austria-Hungary toward Bosnia annexation, warning Britain to keep a strong navy as balance of power shifts in Europe.

Union Mval Quarkel Emil Scherer South Alamo Street Patrolminus Rachman Tugorocks Lonion Marntims Germany Husgi Terognina Austria-Hungary Bosnia and Herzegovina Austria Russia The Times Europe

Filipino Assembly Opposes Payne Bill Protest

Floor Leader Quexeon of the majority in the Filipino assembly presented resolutions memorializing Congress to oppose the Payne bill. The measure cites provisions of the bill and declares its enactment would harm Filipino interests, particularly affecting the standing administration.

Manin Quexeon Philipning Assembly Congress Standmig

Piles Cured in 6 to 13 Days with Pazq Ointment

Guaranteed cure for itch bleeding and protruding piles. If no improvement in 6 to 13 days, money refunded. Product claims a quick relief and refund policy.

Lodge Meetings Tonight Across Fraternal Orders

Lodge meetings listed for tonight including Werder lodge No 80 G D H 5 Hermada Lone hall San Antonio lodge No 64 UW Ty Pythian hall Louise Schuetze arster lodge No 3 6D A 4 Mermann op Lans hall Union night Deer Drivers' and Stable men's Union No 118 Trades Council hall Coopers' union No 99 Albertes Verein hall Labor meetings Tonight Other Meetings Tonight San Antonio Deutsche Krieger Verein Macht's ay

Werder Hermada Lone San Antonio UW & Ty Pythian Afternson T Louise Schuetze Deer Drivers' and Stablemen’s Union No Trades + Council hell Coopers’ Union Albertes Verein

Successful Horse Show Closes After Big Weekend

Matinee at the fair grounds features a full program with cavalr y riding harness horses and children’s ponies. Crowds set a new attendance record as events run from 2:00 pm to 4:45 pm with harness horse races and pony displays drawing strong local participation.

Horse Show Spectacular Features Upstaged by High Jump Triumph

At last night's jouse show, spectators hailed a spectacular program led by a record high jump. Capt. Hugh D. Wise’s Rapidan won the blue riband in a four foot four inch leap, with Sgt. Herbert Hadley aboard a close second and Lieut. Churchill’s Virginia third.

Horace Rapidan Hugh DB. Wise Private Johnson Herbert Hadley Lieut. Churchill Virginia Syas Churchill Herame J. J. Coffman Jake J. Coffman G. T. Houston Roy Nutwood Lowe Nyver Milt Mooney Red Bird Lung Parker King Drien Froun Kir. Bright St. Louis Treons Third Cavalry

Meetings for Men Begin Tomorrow at Travis Park Church

A large San Antonio gathering opens tomorrow at 4:00 PM at Travis Park Church with Dr. Howard Agnew Johnston of Colorado Springs speaking on Victorious Manhood. The service includes gospel hymns and marks the start of a series of noon sessions hosted by Dr Johnston the following days with topics on manhood and related themes.

Travis Park Howard Agnew Johnston Colorado Springs Colo San Antonio Johnston Congregation of Men Helth Lestire Tooman Jolnaten Anil

Fragmented listing of names and entries from old sports or horse event

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and pairs such as Tong and Bird, Long and Mooney, Timers like Gottiman and Winerich, and teams or horses like Rondgler trotters and Fawn Chimes. It reads as a partial entry ledger for a race or fair, with ordinal placements mentioned but no clear event details.

Sheo Toula Tong Reed Bird Dude Miss Long Milt S. Mooney Mex Raedium Dr. Strate Motiv Wells Fargy Queen Wether Petich-Satr Timber Company Mand Bertha Petrich-Laure Lambor Company Uhied Rondgler-trotters Fay Gottiman Tnd Grages Frank Winerich Romager LF. Admonsen

Ordinance Amends San Antonio Traffic Speed Limits

The city council enacts an amendment to chapter 7 of the Revised Criminal Ordinances prohibiting riding or driving any animal vehicle wagon or motor cycle over bridges roads viaducts subways or rail tracks within city limits at speeds faster than walking. Violators face fines from one to twenty five dollars. passed and approved March 22, 1909.

City of San Antonio Gilly of

Wrend Pills and City Clerk Offer Special Vehicle Prices

Special prices on all tans of ve hicles and buggy harness for this week at 344 Souths Mores St. Signed by WREND PILLS and the City Clerk, offering discounts on varied vehicles and horse tackle.

Poly Ab Souths Mores St

New San Antonio Souvenir Booklet Published

Paul Ebers released a souvenir booklet titled San Antonio and Port Houston. It compiles historical photos by Chan Jain Dickson, offering a dated, richly informative view for visitors and locals. The booklet aims to be attractive and artistically engaging, showcasing past places.

Paul Ebers San Antonio Port Sam’ Houston Chan Jain Dickson Elie

Charges Filed In County Court Case Against Kingsbury and Kin

In a county court filing Andrew Waller, identified as acting with a man named Agningt, is charged with carrying arms. The indictment also names Jeronur Kingsbury and another minor in connection with the case as presented by B. Shook. The events describe aggravated charges against T. H. Kingsbury and related parties.

Agningt Andrew Waller Arma

Harriman Considers Consulting Board and Retirement Plans

Snapshot from Harriman's San Antonio visit notes he gained seven pounds and will form a special consulting board to relieve duties. It is widely expected he will soon retire from the presidency of the Union and Southern Pacific railroads, though he would remain active in railroad affairs. James F. Ful resigned the presidency of the Great Northern, with continued influence on the road.

Baward H. Harriman San Antonio New York Strall Sternes Theatelfie Coa Harriman Union and Southern Pureffi Activies James Ful Gre Northern Abit

Mystic Maundy Thursday Observed by San Antonio Lodge

The Scottish Rite Masonic Club of San Antonio will observe the mystic Maundy Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Intertnitutions club with a banquet. Attendees are obligated to attend. the event includes formal toasts to various dignitaries and memory to deceased brethren. A circular urges nonmembers to join, noting club membership does not replace other memberships.

Maundy Thurssday Masonic Clu San Antonio United States Sovardgi F. Walker Inspector General of Texas T. G. Lane Trethren N. M. Washer

Penalty life clause passed over kidnapping case in Minnesota

The Minnesota House of Representatives approved a penalty proposal concerning kidnapping. The measure targets Mempris prisonement under a suspension of rules, with St Paul, Minn., noted as the location in the record dated March 27.

St Paw Minn

Socialists Set Platform Meeting for City Election

The socialist party will meet at Murray's Hall tonight to ratify a city platform. The proposed program includes bold changes to city government operations, with earlier suggestions calling for beer sales at cost, municipal salary reductions, and establishing a minimum wage for city workers.

Socialist Party Murray's Socialisty

One Killed Three Injured In Cisco Fire

A Cisco fire at 4 a.m. destroyed the opera house, a mercantile store, and the Chilis residence, causing $100,000 in losses. Bert Strickland was killed and firefighters Henry Benham J Patterson and Will McGuire were seriously injured. The blaze affected local towns including Hawley and Abilene as reports spread from March 27.

Cisco Tex Bert Henry Benham J. 2 Patterson Will McGuire Opera Mahew @ Co. merckgnise Chilis Idle Strickland

Send Check Not Cash For Post Chapel Fund

Chaplin Allison, secretary of the executive committee overseeing the chapel library under construction at the post, requests that contributors send funds by check to ensure audit trails and proper donor credit. The memo should read Chaplain Division, secretary.

Chaplin Allison Angibrary Chaplain Divison

Expedited Tariff Bill Debate Moves in House

Washington March 27 The House agreed on an early 10 AM start and an 8 PM resume with a 6 PM recess to speed tariff talks. Payne cited 40 members ready to speak, but no end date announced for the general debate on the measure.

Washington Payne

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