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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1906

Page

3

Biggest battleships soon to join the Navy

Two 16 000 ton battleships the Louisiana and Connecticut edge toward completion in American yards. They showcase heavy armor long range guns and electric bulkhead doors to keep ships afloat even when pierced. Four more sisters Kansas Minnesota New Hampshire and Vermont are under construction with massive power and coal for 5000 mile endurance.

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Death Under Engine on Freight Run Near Praston Avenue Tunnel

A switchman named Lithicum, about 359 years old in the report, was killed when he stepped to a footboard and was crushed under International and Great Northern switch engine No. 74 near Praston Avenue tunnel. The impact tore his body apart as the engine dragged forward about 20 yards. Engineer Ben Dunlap attempted to stop the train but could not, and the body was mutilated beyond recognition. The wreck was cleared and the remains prepared for burial at the Undertaking Establishment.

Howaton Elork International and Creat Northern Switch Engine Praston Avenue Ben Dunlap Aq Acon Ag Lithlenmn Ingniah Awkehs Msn Lilkieum Neal Amiiance Wad

Justice of the Peace McDonald Delivers Verdict

An official at the office waited for Justice of the Peace McDonald to arrive. Linhody testified later and the court rendered a verdict based on the facts presented.

Justice of Peace McDonald Offfelay Linhody

Temple man relays distressing scenes from San Francisco

B Saunders of Temple Texas returns from Frisco describing days of distress and searching through the devastated city for his sister Mrs J T Smither once of Uselty. He notes Mrs Smither and her boys left the city days before the disaster and managed to save some trunks with clothing as they departed.

B. Saunders Temple Tex X. Tl. Saunders Tranessea J. T. Smither Uselty San Francisco

Stampede scatters 2600 Mexican cattle near Deming

A herd of about 2600 cattle from Mexico stampeded yesterday near Columbus and spread across fields wrecking a corral and scattering cattle. Federal officials report the cattle were recovered and will be classified at Deming as the owners seek duty assessments amid the disturbance.

el Pose Vox Columbus Mexico

Hurt in Runaway at Mineola injures Mrs Martin Littleton

Mrs Martin Littleton wife of Branklyn ex mayor is gravely hurt in a runaway at Mineola. Two boys were thrown from the buggy, a horse and buggy collided with a barbed wire fence, causing broken ribs and a severe shoulder injury. Read the continuing EUR KNOSSing contest on page two.

Martin W, Littleton Mineola Publishers’ Prose Ira Martin W. Littleton Branklyn WAR BC Monsig Paige Two Asia Garden Street Stables

Mr. Conried's Early Acting Start in Vienna

In Vienna, a young Herr Conried recalls his first steps on stage during a pupil performance. He describes encounters with theater figures, a proving rehearsal, and guidance from manager Herr Foerster and critic Lanke. The intense preparation included daily lessons, accent practice, and confidant mentors shaping his path toward the stock company.

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Col Monserrate to Take Vacation in 1875 Era

Col Monserrate, longtime Avante Pass official since 1875, plans a several months vacation beginning in September. He and Mrs Monserrate will skip San Francisco due to an earthquake, instead touring Denver Yellowstone Salt Lake City and parts of Canada before visiting Virginia and family, then returning to San Antonio. He says this trip offers genuine recreation after a busy railroad career.

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Man Wants Police Job After Long Farm Stay

A Missouri farmer near Madison plans to move to St. Louis to join the police force. He must meet city residency rules and undergo physical tests. After a prank, he was sent a three-foot high jump and four-mile runs, then told to return after a week of morning runs.

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