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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1900
Page
8
The Grand Opera House schedules a May 8 matinee and night show at the Bijou Theatre New York featuring the great comedy Little Miss Johnstone with ticket prices listed for different seating levels.
Court actions include murder accusation against Blete of Kextave and Tolmsot alias Meech with five years and $500 fine, a two year penitentiary term for another defendant, and various civil actions and removals. Also noted are divorce judgment for Antonio Tomassi v Maria Tomas si, and damages claims against De la Vergna Re- Trigeating Machine Co. Mortuary notice reports the inquest into Atlbot Crawford’s death and the death of Ferdinand Herrle with forthcoming Monday specials from MOKD RHLLINERY CO.
A.P. Low notes in Engineering Magazine May issue that Labrador interior and Dagay2 bay iron deposits are unusable without rail links. Isolated by Hudson Strait and short navigation season, no local coal or wood for charcoal. driftwood is insufficient. Water power exists for potential electric smelting if a cheap method is found.
A Boston Transcript quotation reflects on social norms during a club gathering. The piece notes that a piano playing occasion made conversation difficult, while a change encourages more talk and ease of interaction among attendees.
Henry Menger promotes a store at 140 W. Commarse St with a wide range of famous wines and brandy for table and medicinal use. The ad stresses proven quality, confident claims, and customer trust in every purchase.
A wealthy Connecticut man was arrested in Laredo by Deputy U.S. Marshal Fred J. Lancaster on charges of smuggling goods valued at 172. The goods were seized and ordered to be sold at auction after the defendant agreed to pay fines. The case was delayed due to a shortage of judges, with court opening postponed a week.
The article surveys khaki’s rise in military and civilian wear, noting London press predictions of wide demand for khaki fabrics and the practical appeal of khaki for officers, soldiers, women, and children. It traces the word’s origin, links to colonial and aristocratic fashion, and suggests global armies may adopt a common khaki standard.
Special offerings in fine millinery, ladies skirts, and related items appear from Moka Millinery. The ad highlights fashionable headwear, skirts, and accessory apparel, inviting shoppers to visit the store for current ranges and prices.
The Alamo National Bank in San Antonio Texas shows assets including loans and discounts total 761,048.93 United States bonds 400,000 Real estate and furniture 15,881.81 cash from United States Treasurer 394,823.00 and total resources 1,225,602.09 Liabilities include capital stock 250,000.00 surplus and undivided profits 67,809.69 circulation 49,960.01 bank deposits 740,525.41 totaling 1,225,602.08 The statements are sworn by cashier J N Brown on May 9 1906 before notary N S Graham.
Widespread rumor claims next Monday the council may seek to declare the old traction franchise forfeited after a judicial sale. The issue hinges on charter provisions and whether rights of dissolved companies pass to buyers, with judges and lawyers debating the law and potential consequences.
Fine Millinery offerings include Ladle Skirts Suk Walsts and Lacea with embroideries. MOK MILLINERY CO and SDDING BELLS featured items. Tudge J J. Sweeney and Nora Hehn married yesterday afternoon. OU Tinteway and Dr. C. Burger wed last night at 1217 San Fernando street with Judge P. H. Sook officiating.
A fragment discusses stinginess among patients toward physicians, recounting cases where rich individuals dodged fees or offered partial payments. It cites Sir William Smid and an eminent surgeon, noting how illness and perceived epidemics prompted fee disputes, with doctors often persisting for full payment.
Fragmentary text reports a debate over consulting fees with a five shillings offer and two guineas, a lawyerish dispute over charges for medical consultation, plus scattered items on liquor advertising, county accounts, and a remark about boy messengers. The garbled prose references the New Yorker Herald, Philadelphia Record, and local officials.
A citywide fundraising contest ends with a piano giveaway at Buford Bros music store, 319 Houston street. Shoppers earn votes with ten cent purchases and leading merchants across Elks, churches, schools, and clubs appear on the vote tally.
Dave Menck of Gan Peiko Boeings 700 sold a young alligator and a pet deer to the owner of Mempest Vorest, the trained horse exhibitor. The buyer, a noted animal trainer, is said to be among the world’s best, renting a high-diving ox to a circus for 500 dollars per week, and plans to make the deer a high diver as well.
Special offerings in Ong Ninnery, Lidi¢e' Skirts, Sik Walests, Laces and Hmbralileries spotlighted by r 1 MOK MILLINBRY CO. The notice highlights new arrivals and seasonal selections from the millinery shop with emphasis on accessories and decorative trims.
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