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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

6

Uncover Boned of Victims total stands at 11

In Laporte Indiana on May 8 two diore skeletons were found at the Guinness charnel farm. One skeleton is a woman and the other a man. The tenth body was unearthed at 9 am and the eleventh lay beneath the resting place of the prior. Only three victims are identified: Jennie Olsen 16 foster daughter of Mrs Guinness Andrew Heigelein of Mansfield S D and De Qo Budsburg of Wisconsin.

Laporte Ind Guinness Dearehers Jennie Olsen Andrew Heigelein Mansfield S. D de Qo Budsburg Wisconsin

International club to plan Mexico trip this summer

The commerce committee of the International club Willfield will meet next Tuesday to discuss plans for an excursion to Mexico City and other major republic cities this summer. About 50 members already intend to join, with a special publication promoting San Antonio as a wholesale market to be distributed. Senor Andreas Garza Galan, vice president, will arrange meetings from Albatros, Mexico.

Commtttes of Tin International Club Willfield Cty Mexico Republic Spreail San Antonio Teip- Senor Andreas Garza Galan International Club Albaterey Mex

Snakes Stop Work Of City Inspector

Joe Schero sanitary Inspector in the city health department reported that city ordinance must be found to permit prosecution of persons harboring snakes on their property. He was sent to inspect lots near Summit Place but could not perform duties due to reptiles. Several pools have become infested as snakes defended their positions, prompting a postponement of the inspection.

Joe Schero City Health Department Mueller Schero Summit Place Sehero

Fine Roads in Prospect

The convict camp moved from Palo Alto road after six months’ work to precinct No. 3 to begin road improvements linking Herling Founs Coker and Jonge Multaberger roads. Commissioned by Prank Sommer farmers at What station contribute material and money, forming a 21 mile connected route. The project will tie into the city via Bulverds real through Alamo Heights, boosting local prosperity.

Palo Alto Herling Founs-Coker Jonge Multaberger Alamo Heights

Entourage Tour Aids San Antonians Meet the Republic’s Leaders

During the excursion San Antinians will become acquainted with the leaving ten of the republic and, with Senor L. L. Nugtetl from Durango, Mexico, will provide entertainments along the route.

San Antinians Ten of the Republic Senor L. L. Nugtetl Elh Durango Mex

Crocker’s Horse Wins at Sagish Stakes

Richard Groeker’s Rhodera captured the 1000 Guinea Stake at Sagish Stakes in New Market today, defeating rivals in a tight finish.

New Market Richard Groeker

Markets and grain futures mixed across states

Markets in New Orleans and Kansas City show futures and spot prices moving, with advances in some futures while others slip. Wheat and corn quotes are listed by grade, with receipts in Chicago and Omaha noted. cattle and hog receipts appear steady to strong, reflecting midweek trading activity.

Ghienso Omaha Neb Kanone City

Deadly Oxalic Acid Poison Mistaken At Hospital

Miss Mary A. Jones, 23, a nurse in training at Physicians and Surgeons' hospital, swallowed oxalic acid by mistake instead of magnesium sulfate, dying about 14 hours later. She lived in Yorktown Texas. the bottle labels caused the error. Hospital officials note strict labeling and training to prevent such errors.

Mary A. Jones Physicians and Surgeons' Hospital Miss Jones Yorktown Tex B. B. Baylor Miss Jones Tandy Baylor Pasuhal Paschal Misa Jones Mane

Republicans Plan Fight in Box County Convention

Duncan Mackay chaired the state Republican convention and leaders like Charles C. Cresson and Julie Oppenheimer plotted a thorough organization. The Bexar County Republican Club will meet at Mission Garden next Monday to form a strong central structure and recruit every county Republican. Permanent headquarters will be opened in the Maclay building on Nava Street with a manager to oversee operations and provide a rallying point for GOP discourse during the presidential campaign. Local workers will mount a vigorous campaign effort throughout the slate.

Tinless Duncan Mackay Charles C. Cresson Julive Oppenheimer Itty Box County Bexar County Republican Club Mission Garden Pling Maclay Nava Street Ieharse Cuapalga

Receiver Hearing Schedules in Daley Linch Room Case

W H Smith former owner of the Daley Linch Room sues Min J G Guitt and AP Santa current owners for 900 in debt and alleges a receivership matter. The gas in the Tinel room is noted. a court hearing is set for tomorrow at 11 45 am with Judge Seelisuontas presiding.

W. H. Smith Daley Linch Room East Moastan Mlived Hexan Min

Poison L y s Twenty Low at Houston

Twenty members of Christchurch in Houston recover after food poisoning from stuffed crabs served at a church banquet. Judge Sinmins of Austin was unconscious briefly and eight others writhed in pain on the lawn. The bishop’s wife was among the afflicted.

Houston Tex Christchurch Judge Sinmlins Austin Kinsolying Amos These Selaed Owith Lama

Dowell Case to Grand Jury in Austin Shooting Incident

Mason Williams traveled to Austin as the case stemming from the Cristill hotel shooting is presented to the standing grand jury for investigation. Attorney Jum Dowell of Aust is wounded. C Linden, former district attorney, now in San Antonio, assists in prosecuting Dowell on a charge of default to Jude. Williams has recovered from wounds.

Mason Willaims Austin Cristill Hotel Jum Dowell Aust Williams Atutin C. Linden Lino Dlateret San Antonio Dowell Jude Blu Willaams

Guilty Plea Fines for Grouch and Discharge

John W. Grouch pled guilty before Judge Maxey in federal court and was fined 200 dollars and discharged after paying two hundred dollars. His brother Charles A. Grouch, Crown postmaster, faced charges of inflated compensation but the case was dismissed on the district attorney’s recommendation. Both men were named in the single federal indictment returned by the last grand jury.

John W. Grouch Elirit Crown Post Office Aftaseass Maxey Fred Charles A. Crouch Crown United States Charles A. Boynton Aebitt

Turmoil Brewing Over Debt at May 13 Merchants Picnic

A garbled notice reports Apecht in The Light and others demanding a debt payment spoken at Park Worth. Gerald seeks new appeal against a rival as Attorney General Davidson weighs in. The planning committee consults advisement while Governor Campbell was invited to attend.

Apecht Wace Tex Gerald Ecord Fernoon Angy Colt RM. Wyre Park Worth Davidson Plome Canbellaisa

Local Weather Forecast Ocat Report

Night temperatures tonight and Saturday show highs around 78 degrees with a low near 68. The weather office records a warmer trend today by comparison, with a general forecast indicating continued warm conditions into the weekend.

Zionist Convention Set for Atlantic City in May

United Americans Zionists and 400 society representatives from across the United States will meet in Atlantic City May 10 and 11 to discuss the Palestine restoration movement. The gathering will focus on Jewish colonization efforts in Palestine and report on Turkish negotiations, with officers elected and central organizational updates expected from Catogne.

New York Amorigin Zionists Atlantic City United Arqnists United States Movement For Palestine Catogne Germany Imovements

Americans Decorated By Mikado During Prince Visit

A group of Americans received the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun for kindness shown during Prince Fushina’s visit. Named recipients include Mrs. Richard P. Lounsbury, General Woodford, Henry Clows, Seth Low, and Charles Pairchild. The second class honor is shown with General Woodford pictured bottom.

Japan Prince Fushina Richard P. Lounsbury General 8 the Woodford Henry Clows Seth Low Charles 5 Pairchild General Woodford

San Antonio Horse Show Charter Sought

Application was made to the secretary of state for a charter for the San Antonio Horse Show association. Twenty ten shares remain to be disposed of this week as carpenters work. boxes sold number 2h with many spoken for. the race track fence is moved and the show fields are prepared for openings. Entries include Miss Worth Turbank Mrs Churchill Shaw Bros J G Lamkin N Becker W H Sutton Miss Mattie Terrell Black O Terrell W W Terrell Ro Li Watkins George W Dietz W S Lyte O L O A Pheuffer Cis Schituh Harvey Ta Page FN Greesheerk James Duffy.

San Antonio Horse Show Association Steele Horse Show Fund Carpentars Falr Growuils Worith Turbank Mr. Churchill Shaw Bros J. GC. Lamkin N. Becker W. H. Sutton Mattie ‘Terrell Blek O. Terrell W. W

Bank Closes Its Doors After Cashier's Confession

The Citizens Bank of Natherfard Tennessee shuts its doors following the confession of J. W. Sharp the bookkeeper. Cashier McDaniel says a report circulates that Sharp lost 10000 dollars in cotton futures.

Back From Fishing Trip Near Saledo

Maron ICHO NRS verified from a fishing trip to Saledo. He reports a calm night by the water and catching a bass. The mosquitoes woke him most of the night, with regular gnats noted, and he named them.

Maron Icho Saledo

Sunday School Picnic Arrangements Listed for City Churches

The Baptist churches in the city finalize plans for a Sunday school picnic at Uknda's park in New Braunfels tomorrow. The IL & Ch depot train departs at 9 am with riders assembling at the Southern Pacific depot. A Tricks Work Methodist event at Landa’s park is also scheduled for tomorrow.

Uknda's Park New Braunfels IL & Ch Landa’y Park Haute Katy Aia Wil Padfe

Two Large Atlanta Blocks Burned In Riverside Blaze

A major fire consumed two solid business blocks in downtown Atlanta early today, threatening the entire business district. The loss is estimated at $1,500,000 with the Terminal hotel and several other structures reduced to rubble. emergency crews fought low water pressure to contain the blaze as buildings collapsed and guests were evacuated. A long list of firms suffered damage, including Schlessinger Myer Banking, Piedmont Hat, Georgia Vehicle, Southern Suspender, and Terminal hotel, with many adjacent businesses incinerated.

Atlanta Atlshia Ie Eire Fertainal Schiessinger- Myer Banking Company Madison and Nelson Streets Selessinger Schlessinger Khalf Terminal East Terminal Mitchell Street Marlon Hertel Cairds Satwéer Southerd Suspender Company iSouth Handierchief Company Georgia Vehicle Company Pletiisont, Hat Company McClure Madison Avesnue Forsythe Ife Piedmont Hat Company

Two Divorce Cases Heard In District Court

Two divorce actions were heard today in the district court. The cases involve Wane versus Gallnto and Mactin Gallw against Fannhy 8, Siler versus George M. Siler. Proceedings focused on alimony and property division with judgments pending.

Mactin Siler George M. Siler

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