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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

9

Plan Energetic Fight Against Prohibition

State Senator John G Willacy leads the Democratic Anti State Wide Prohibition league in a Texas canvass to secure signatures for a petition opposing state wide prohibition. Willacy travels to Austin to organize the effort and distribute printed petitions statewide urging local option and opposing statewide prohibition in the July primary.

John G. Willacy Prohibition League Texas Democratic State Committee Willacy Austin Texas State Democratic Executive Committee Sirg

Make Move to Form Guard Co San Antonio

The movement to organize a Texas National Guard company in San Antonio is being agitated again. Promoters report strong local material with over 40 young men volunteering. About libe was raised. armory space is the main hurdle. Col Roy Hearne of the First Texas regiment supports formation and will aid the effort. An informal meeting of interested parties will be called soon.

Texas National Guard San Antonio Roy Hearne First Texas Regiment

Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Poisons and Skin Ailments

An advertisement touts Detente Blood Balm B B B as a remedy for blood poison, eczema, rheumatism, and skin conditions. It claims twenty two years of cures for many disorders, listing symptoms like bone ache, ulcers, copper spots, hair loss, and itching, with a botanic formula sold by Bejar Trade Co in Antonio, Texas for one dollar per bottle.

Dabroiles Medical Institute E. Havéton St San Antonio Tex Moore Ealing Gan ‘Antonio Bexar Trae Co

Government auction offers World War II era arms and fabrics

A sale at 213 East Houston Street lists surplus government firearms including a rifle and carbine with claims of military use and safety features, plus naval officer uniforms and army navy cloth. The event highlights discounted textiles, yardage, and ready-to-wear fabric with hours remaining, running through next Saturday night.

Tony Herdeen Sam Houston Street San Antonio Kim Changai East Kirk Anl San Antono

Mullins Son Aavnkanle Boat Fray at Sea

A Mullins vessel named son avnkanle faces a tense incident at sea involving Meflray and Brown. Officials report a quick response from Coast Guard units, enabling safe mitigation and rescue of crew members. Investigations continue to determine cause and responsibilities.

Mullins Avnkanle Boat Meflray & Brown Frente

Presnall Case in Federal Court Suspended Work

In federal court the Presnall case and the National Bank of Commerce versus Williams trustee are paused as other matters proceed. The Graham Dowdell estate case for a receiver and injunction was called but passed due to counsel absent, with Geo R Gillette assisting the plaintiff. Defendants are represented by John Sehorn and Bar Scott. The National Bank of Commerce versus Mason Williams trustees related to Brady-Stein Lumber is set for 3 pm. The Shields case will resume tomorrow morning.

Presnall National Bank of Commerce Williams Hillyer-Deutsch-Tarratt Company Shields Graham Dowdell J. H. Presnall Gertrude Woolley Tudge Maxey Wiliam Aubrey Geo. R. Gillette John Sehorn Bar Beaumont

Saloons In San Antonio Misrepresented Numbers

The article debunks outside claims of 1200 saloons in San Antonio and cites municipal and county debt records. It notes 244 licenses for beer and malt beverages, including family gardens and restaurants, with references to local figures and entities connected to the New Maverlek area.

San Antonio & Mineral Toxin San Antonio Nuhumber

Lakeside Classical Institute’s First Annual Exhibition Delights Crowd

A large Oosthoven hall audience enjoyed Lakeside Classical Institute’s inaugural annual exhibit after three years of activity. Twenty four cadets performed diverse acts including music, drills, Shakespeare selections, and a sailor song with original composition by local writers.

Oosthoven Hall Lakeside Bixts Studa Terry Joe Burt Thengon Coltrane Granville Eagleston Charlie Eagleston Jt O'Banion Tucker Wells Rom. Moll Vreibert von Bolehman Varna Higa James Stratton Eugene Kneh A. McConnick Juliie Franco Rey Fane Roger Pipkin Willands Sean de Trurlans Maxter Gay Hugo Ly Opanion Brulis John Caesar Vane Huge Cassius God Cadat Branton Coltrane Antony Lupis George Itoe Prata A. Z. Rogers Department of Musts Matt Wail

Local notices and advertisements from Bexar area

A collage of notices presents performances by Thia and Tayaong Greca with Clarence Maris, cadet drills by younger units, and a Laleside Zonaves finale. Also advertised are McGee's Baby Elixir for teething, a bowel remedy for infants, and shelf items from Long Hardware and Cut Price Store. Legal and medical services by Wm. L. Schlesinger, Dr E T Hughes, and McElroy & Brown are listed alongside hardware and guns offerings.

Ta Institute Thia Tayaong Greca Clarence Maris Cowboy Rough Riders Laleside The Long Hardware Co Normalie Glad F Wm. L. Schlesinger Rube Bank

Taylor case up today in county court for impersonating officer

The Will Taylor case, charged with impersonating an officer after arresting a white man in March, is set for this afternoon in county court. Also on the docket LF Birdsong’s appeal over a $25 speeding fine was passed and J A Riojas was fired for simple assault. Other docket items listed. Merchants from Monterey, Mexico arrive in the city for purchases and stay at the Hexar.

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