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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
4
J. R. Rogers, recently appointed passenger agent of the Katy, arrived yesterday and resumed duties this morning. L. A. Robbins, who previously held the position, has left for Taylor to take the role there as city passenger and ticket agent.
The plumbers union will host a smoker at Trades Council Hall tonight to recruit members. On Thursday night the Painters and Paperhangers union plans a public mass meeting at Miselon Garden to discuss increasing membership. A wage-scale review is denied.
In the Forty-fifth district court Anna Hocker files suit as plaintiff against Joan W. Zurcher. The case seeks recovery of property formerly deeded to the defendant with a life maintenance proviso. The property value is about $3000, with $200 paid as consideration.
Frantic residents report a mad dog at large near Pecos and Guadalupe streets. Calls to police surge as officers respond. one shot was fired by Officer Leal, but details remain unclear. Local residents remain wary as authorities manage the incident.
Excavation began for a three story brick hotel on Garden street near Nueva. Captain T D Cobbs to erect a 40 thousand dollar structure with 6 to 79 rooms and suites, river frontage, large trees, second floor family apartments, rent for others, a modern cafe, plans by Henry T Phelps.
The touferente committee of the GALR and WORC will meet at Dr. L. L. Whitaker’s residence 616 East Commerce Street this evening to formulate a decoration day program. A full attendance is desired.
Today a civil service examination is underway in the federal building for the fifth position in the customs house service. Two displcants, Eugene Peguas of Longview Texas and Bicard L Solms of this city, are competing. Examiner Letter Cutter BO Richter presides in the absence of Arthur Gentaen, traveling with the Fraternal Order of Fuggles.
A group of Bagdats headed to Lint Springs Arkansas for the Southern Bay fish agrociation annual convention. Rev. TV. Neal of Prospect AMI Baptist church leads the party with editor Trav. C Golentin pastor R. I. Stokes and A. B. Woodward among attendees. The association includes 16 churches across the union.
The San Ancento Grexe cup completed negotiations to lease ground south of Wells for cricket matches. Work will start immediately with wicket areas weeded and a marquee and spectator shelters to be erected.
Mrs. Mars Parish of 10 South Center Street testified in corporate court this morning that Jim Wilkes was involved in a brawl with three men. She noted two men fought and Wilkes joined, remarking on the scene as she tried to separate them.
A branch of the Olle society meeting at San Pedro springa Saturday, June 6, will hold two basket pi enle from 4 3R to Bp ML. natives of the Buckeye state form a bond of fellowship and many enjoy the gathering. A party of 20 met Saturday evening at the Wet Welly for a feast among the trees by the wells.
The special business at the Republican Central Club meeting tonight will broaden the organization at auxiliary clubs in the seventh and eighth wards.
Editorial note indicates mail clerks and carriers will be affected as employees take vacations. Clerk Port returns after a 15 day layoff period while Louis Marquis plans a vacation on Thursday. The piece outlines phased leave impacting post office operations.
Has recovered. A. Howell, injured in a street fall during an attack of vertigo several days ago, is on the mend. Doyle has fully recovered, and he is greeted by numerous friends.
The county commissioners court issued a morning resolution requiring all successful bidders to file a bond equal to 50 percent of the contract amount. The measure aims to ensure performance on future county contracts.
Nearly 600 entries received for the Ray Anonty Horse Show with Fort Worth contingent arrived and horses quartered in San Antonio. The track was inspected by J Strauss and declared in good shape. entries expected to rise to 700-800. Features include a Galbraath coach inspired by an English stage coach with amenities for 14, exciting San Antonio ladies’ interest, and a long list of entrants led by Lieut. M. Churchill and numerous horse dealers and residents from San Antonio and beyond.
Thomas Hessler, 17, was missing for about 24 hours after wandering from a search party he joined with about 12 others near the San Antonio River ten miles south of town. He returned home exhausted, while his father Frederick Hessler led the nightlong hunt.
Fragmentary records show burial permits for several individuals with ages 28 82 and 47 and diseases listed including tuberculosis. Names appear garbled, with partial addresses noted as Wyoming and North Point Street amid uncertain spellings.
Prank Hopkins, accused of desertion and theft, is to stand a court martial at Fort Sam Houston. Mercin Goldie alleges Hopkins pawned a diamond ring to fund a wedding bid, misled her, then disposed of the pawn. Police traced him after a two day search and notified military authorities. Hopkins had deserted service months earlier and is held at the post guard house.
The Big Tent theater repeats The Soldier's Bestheart after last night’s bravo. Cast includes Madame Renewed, Wallaces, Capteis Me l Cormish, Dave Scott, C. B. Stanley goats. Due to travel delays the Electric Park troupe missed, coupons for free admission issued. Lyric and vaudeville acts also drew crowds with Heelons and Keller Brothers entertaining audience.
The county clerk's office today issued marriage licenses for Walker Hotohenel ang Tda, Meadows, Michael McNarry, and Muggle Reagat in a routine local record. The names reflect the latest filings and will proceed to standard licensure steps.
The westbound passenger train marked the first run of new high power engines. Engine 702 led the morning trip with Dick Nave at the throttle. The Harriman Standard 10 wheeler weighs 175000 pounds with 28 inch stroke, built at Dunkirk NY by American Locomotive Works.
The remains of Fred O. Hertig, who died in this city Saturday night, will be shipped to Worden Madison for burial. He was 25 years old and suffered from lung trouble. We express heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy during our bereavement in the death of our beloved mother, Mrs Katherine Schiahel.
A barbecue hosted by Victor Expanes drew local voters and several candidates into discussion of county offices. Participants included Charles Stevens, Sam Newton, George Surkey, Verani Newton, and Anies Coy. Judge Phil Shook also attended the festive event with interest in public service.
The Forty-fifth court week jury panel includes Paul Berger Jr, William Rieland, Charles French, FL Probandt, W J Henderson, Co D Cobb, Charles Winter, RW Geld, F Diorgow, Lawrence Dillon, Otto A Olaseer, D W Fry, Ir, W Brebmer, John Alc, John A Adan, D Cochran, J Orlatian, A B Warren, FP Rappenund, Mnet AC Alice te JAte, arrival at the Menger.
An unsigned Louisville letter asserts Mrs Cunness, alleged to be Kate Gencer of Kunens notoriety, is descended from Troy Lamphere’s family. The writer claims Lamphere faced Mrs Cunness after the Port fire and that the kitchen scar on an aunt’s body confirms the connection.
Special to The Light from Austin reports the Texas Court of Civil Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of the railroad on the legal points, while staying the enforcement of a Railroad Commission order. The state cannot appeal the ruling, and the railroad cannot obtain further injunctive relief.
L Martinez, accused by Abram Sanchez of visiting a residence at 2 Sunday morning, faced corporation court with a 26 dollar fine. He denied assault and battery and pistol discharge charges, paying 10 and 15 dollars respectively. Witnesses said San Francisco Ybarra and Cresting Perez were not married, guests caused a scene as Refugia Berda, a bridesmaid, danced with Martinez. The report alleges Martinez tore a gown, cut a finger, and fired a pistol, though he claims he was struck first and that women cut his feet with a knife.
The San Antonio Light letters page calls a claimed papal prayer a false, chain mail hoax. The writer denounces the message as fabricated to frighten credulous readers and urges readers to resist superstitious dread and fear. The letter signer, Rev. M. D. Collens, asks for space to rebuke the claim.
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