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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1909

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Gutta Percha Girl Plays to Crowded Hupsire Audiences

Harry Boone notes strong reorganization of the Empire Musical Comedy company as The Gutta Percha Girl draws two fair crowds at Hupire Opera House. The show features musical numbers, encores, and a moral about wrongdoing and forgiveness, with acts by Hextormranecee, Mzal and Atima, the Kramp brothers, and Louise Chappelle among others, plus a blackface skit by Lewis and Hart. The program promises variety and skilled acrobatics, with additional acts lined up for the week.

Ermpire’ Musical Comedy Company Emery Company Kramp Brothers Louise Chappelle Ucary Lewis and Hart A. Halverson

Cascarets Claim Millions Supporters and Endorsements

The advertisement touts Cascarets as a trusted daily aid for millions of Americans. It cites vast consumption figures, lasting six years of use, and over five million dollars spent on promotion while warning against imitators and counterfeiters seeking unearned profits.

America

Pr a Pr a W Health Claim Ad Reprint

A vintage ad claims Pr a Pr a W is not an experiment or accident but a superior round remedy. It touts Costarats as the implacable cure for all disease and Cascarets as a safe vegetable cleanser guarding children against digestive harms.

Offer to Pay Stays Not Court Specter

A man named Jose Gonawhes faced charges of burglary and theft after a confrontation with Adela Perez at 320 South Santa Rosa Avenue. He agreed in police court to repay $36, plus weekly installments, to settle the complaint, with the case sent to county authorities.

Jose Gonawhes Enstody Adela Perez Panta Rosa Avenue Stalyn Sid

Jump Breaks Leg Of A Von Ormy Man

White titled account of Krause a Van Ormy grocer who was kicked by a misstruggling horse while riding with Charles Stevens. He suffered a broken leg, was taken to Santa Rosa infirmary, and police say a wheel horse harness failure caused the accident during a woods ride.

von Ormy Ivard van Ormy Oman Tales Santa Rosa Charles Stevens Wits City Krause Von Wek Pollewtnia Kranga

Coal Men Honor Garr at Mineral Wells Meeting

The Tetall Goat Taralerw Association of Poxus honored Garr of Mineral Wells at a Saturday gathering. Garr, named president, read a paper titled One of the Wagon Scale. Dallas secured the next convening.

Garr Association of Poxus Ronvanuoy Dallas

Loaded rifle confronts man on street in Crockett

Walter Huff, 718 South Cherry Street, faced a man with a loaded rifle on a Sunday morning near Crockett and Walnut streets. Pulcilman Tony Kraige later arrested a suspect on East Commerce Street after a chase. Huff testified he begged for his life as the armed man accused him of robbery and questioned him at length.

Joergeson Walter Hum South Cherry Street Walter Hili Huft Sim Southern Pacific Crockett and Walnut Streets Sib-Jolies Krause Commerce Street Jax Tucker Mitch Vwaited Stiles Huff Darkey Heyro Iim

Shake Well In A Bottle Kidney Disease Remedy Advice

A health claim warns that kidney trouble is rising and cites symptoms such as back pain and frequent urination. It prescribes a home remedy with Compound Karyon Whild Extract Dandelion and other ingredients, urging immediate use and medical consultation for any symptoms.

Mort Cagen Kitney Trownle

No Strike for Carpenters in San Antonio Talks

The Carpenters union disavows any plan to strike and seeks peaceful wage negotiations with the Builders’ Exchange. National organizer EB Rosendahl says carpenters in San Antonio are underpaid compared to larger Texas cities, earning as little as 2.25 per day while some receive up to 4.50. He emphasizes a businesslike approach to reach a satisfactory agreement without coercion or harm to the city. The union and builders’ committees plan to meet this afternoon to pursue higher wages.

Carpenters' Union Union Carpenters of San Antonio Dora Phig Rosendahl Narional Carpenters Unfor Builders’ Exchange Carpenters’ Union Texas

San Antonio Dust Nuisance Sparks Publicity Debate

Mrs. Courant Banister and the Publicity League urge action on street dust in San Antonio as a hindrance to city publicity efforts. They warn dust drives visitors away and threatens comfort, urging dust suppression before a broader promotional push. Comparisons are drawn to Portland Michigan’s earlier publicity drive and its unintended influx of visitors without adequate accommodations.

San Antonio Couriant Banister Agenun Portland Mie

L. J. Story Dies in Austin After Attack of Heart Failure

L. J. Story, 75, longtime public servant and former chairman of the state railroad commission, died in Austin after heart failurel brought on by illness. He served on the commission 18 years, twice as chairman, and was appointed by Governor Hoge to fill vacancies in 1894. Survived by widow, three sons, five daughters. Funeral plans pending in Lumpark? Tivondage.

J. Storey State Railroad Commission Austin Cripps Storey Railroad Commission Hoge W. P. McLern A. TD 4 & Nephow Decensed Mr. Storey Chattahooga County Texag Lotehart Legislatiee Wider O. M. Habe Looehark Tivondage

Senator Crewe hints Hildt for British ambassador

New York March 26 Senator W Murray Crewe of Massachusetts in town yesterday said the ambassador to Great Britain would be offered to Dr Hildt of Harvard. He indicated the Massachusetts delegation would likely vote against the nomination. Senator Crane added the new tariff bill would be ready for President Taft to sign by June 1.

New York W. Murray Crewe Massachusetts Great Britain Dr. Hildt Harvard Crane Tafta

Gambling cases delayed as defendant ill halts court

Judge Dwyer postponed five gambling cases against Platon Gunchey and others until Wednesday after C A Davies sent a note stating illness with throat fever and headache. Assistant district attorney Chamiera protested further delay while Ranger Sgt J P Baughlin and Private Goff White arrived from Austin to testify, noting the long wait before trial and joking about moviegoing during the postponement.

C. A. Davies Dwyer Platon Gunchey Davies CM. Chamiera White Triad

George Calligatt Visits City From Dilley Yesterday

George T Calligatt of Dilley spent yesterday in the city. George D Cook of Alice is here attending to business matters.

George T. Calligatt of Dilley George D. Cook Alice

Body of Young Elkings Son Reported Lost at Sea

Mrs. L. V. Elking awaits official word from San Pedro Del on the body of her son Lester Elklo, believed recovered after twenty days at sea. telegram received yesterday confirms recovery after the drowning incident near San Pedro in March when parachute failure sent him into the water.

Court hears case of Henry James horse beating

The case against Henry James, described as a negro backdriver, was continued to police court after the morning session. Police testimony stated a complaint was filed Saturday about how the man beat a horse on South Lavede Street, with one horse found dead on arrival at the Beene. The investigation noted multiple whip strikes recorded in the quartering.

Henry James Animela Buckley Policeman McGlellan Wifach South Lavede Streat Beene Marka

Burial Permits For Several Local Embalms (sic)

Burial permits list several deceased individuals with ages and burial locations. Alvina Martinez aged 56 died March 29 at 10544 Carr Street and was interred at San Fernando cemetery. Louis Orosco aged 8 years died March 28 near 323 South Morea Street and was interred at San Fernando cemetery. Mrs E McClung aged 64 died March 9 in Hart Avenue area and was interred in Bexar county. Soulunos Cano aged 49 died March 28 at 1344 East Paso Street and was interred at San Fernando cemetery.

Alvina Martinez Carr Street San Fernando Louis Orosco Ja Gripe South Morea Street E. McClung

Wheel and Crush Injure Young Boy at Subway

A boy about 18 named Harry Hunter, described as of African descent, jumped from the Katy train at Nolan street subway and suffered a badly crushed right tooth and other injuries. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment.

Katy Nolan Street Harry Hunter City Hospital

How They Cure Catarrh Up In Michigan

A 1908 to 1948 testimonial collection from Michigan residents praises Hyomei as a catarrh and respiratory remedy. Readers report relief from catarrh bronchitis asthma croup hay fever after using Hyomei, with endorsements from Peter Stack Wilbur Raum Frank Laindro Mrs J Hennes Louis A Grobe and Grace Stephenson. The ad touts a complete Hyomal outfit for one dollar and mentions availability in American towns and Bexar Drug Co San Antonio.

Peter Stack Ypsilanti, Mich Wilbur Raum Holt P.O Hyontel Frank Laindro Yale Mich Dee Dot Forest Hyomei Mra J. Hennes Filnt Des Louis A. Grobe Funt Hyamel Grace Stephenson Bellevue América San Antonio Bexar, Drag Co

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