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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
6
WIM Sayer, a negro, was fined 10 dollars and given one day in the county jail after a ruse to impersonate an officer. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon near the city hall when he arrested FR Brown of Hot Well y, then released him for one dollar. Brown was later arrested by city police and transferred to county court.
Four boys under fifteen were taken to the county jail to await trial on the regular docket. The incident occurred in the early morning hours with authorities reporting no further details at this time.
An ad claiming Buchu and Lithia Compound Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts sick kidneys lead to failure and urges readers to get a box now to prevent calamity, naming the pills and urging purchase at all druggists.
The Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville from Chin are credited with solving aerial flight problems. The US government awarded them a contract for a flying machine after demonstrations of a successful flight with their airship. The plate shows the aeroplane used in the historic flight, with Wilbur on the left and Orville on the right.
Four youths named Carrey Verne Stocking David Meledora and Por Lambert were arrested at 601 Commerce Street by Deputy Dukes. They were brought to the county court for handling with one boy escaping custody and another running from Dallas.
Col J Waddy Tate, general agent at the Chicago Great Western, based in Dallas, is described as a prominent railroader backing the Dallas baseball club and expressing pleasure over the Giants' efforts, amid a flurry of activity with Niambers and railroad figures.
Grow newly appointed as selfappointed city passenger and Ucker take position to aid a voyage redirected to Santa Fe at Galveston and now underway. Mr Crow has served with the Waly in Dallas for seven years and travels first to San Antonio, expressing satisfaction with the new surroundings at Degree of Honor Hill, A. 0. UW, Loriday, May if. W. O. W. hall. Artat Tinsic.
A wealthy tavern owner from East Texas heads back to his former home with two aims. He plans to visit and to secure a beluga number of Jape, then to work on a rice plantation. He travels with crutches after a fall from a horse left him injured.
Over 300 doctors gathered in Corpus Christi spending the day touring the city. They arrived early this morning and, with pleasant weather, planned to rest before returning to their homes. They are sightseeing today and enjoying the local sights.
RL Burnett Co operates one of the state’s largest box plants with thirty years of experience. President and manager R. L. Burnett leads production for paper boxes of all kinds. The firm serves Texas, Toulsimua, and Moxicn with boxes and wrapping materials.
A derailment on the Victoria division caused by rail spread tore up track and delayed the Port Lavaca bound train. The passenger service from Tart Lavaca was scheduled for 8:30 am but did not depart until about 4 pm after engine repairs and track repaving.
A fragmented personals column lists visits and movements of numerous officials and businessmen. Mentions include Dr Berle visiting Red Wark, Deputy Sheriff Nawsuele in Darinse, Mex, Major Syann and WitWogs superintendent, and G. Newall retiring from Corpus Christi. Also notes Jon Cewat traveling agent, Arneg from Valde, Baldwin in San Antonio, and others stopping at the Southern Pacific and Transcontinental offices as court reconvenes.
In a last game on the former Curry Street court, the Brownies defeated the Turners with two field goals by the Brownies. The contest featured Mawadhie and Dakota streets in a local street showdown, underscoring a hard fought finish.
In a raid at the Magkay building offices were opened and papers disturbed. Desks and desks were pried, with Tom Miephy and J. Newton among those present. A number of papers and items were taken while some offices remained with belongings untouched.
A passenger named Takayania OQ from Japs aboard a westbound tourist sleeper on the Southern Useifle line was reported this morning.
A traditional program list includes pieces such as Sandbye Sweet tr, Vou. Kert z Belsetlon, Sleepy yyrses Wey, Two-Step, Grotesque Dance, Espanol, The Red MiM, and other selections. Notable names include O'Mara, Shelbay, Lander s, Manola, Valverde, Herbart, Cohen, and Johnson. The set features varied ballroom and classical numbers, with playful titles and orchestral highlights.
The ad lists 1.50 silk gloves at 1.19 for ladies with silk finish and open wrists in all colors. Includes 1n stockings and hose of soft Esyntian yarn, elastic and durable lisle finishes. Childs ribbed hose, elastic, durable, with after supper sale prices. Also mentions corset embroidery and a valve accessory at 19 cents.
Colgatets Dental Powder 26e size for 18a is listed among toiletry items. The entry mixes trade terms with product sizing suggesting a catalog or advertisement note for bathroom supplies. The fragment mentions a dentifrice product and a small cost indicator included with other household goods.
Tino Teneciet, longtime head of the Sunset office, plans to resign as Superintendent Small of the building and bridge department of the Southern Pacific Railway to start his own brokerage business. He will open a shop on Casino site. Mr. Renee has driven for 26 years and served with the Southern Pacific in this city for many years.
County horses reported missing from the park area after sheriff's office failure to locate them. County road engineer Nalyon suspects theft, noting one horse left at Upson street residence Wednesday night and two others unaccounted for by morning. Investigations referred to county commissioners.
This afternoon the Married Ladies vs Fern Leafs game headlines a slate at the alley courts. Turner alleys host Rork's Stora and Lohmmel ter teams in dawn dawn clashes. The Mirror Ladies sections schedule matches across The Turner Ladies Auxury and Saturday noon sessions at the corner alleys.
The Lyric presented a varied bill last night with the standout being a bold dance routine by Mig Brown in a satirical act. A mandolin-clad performer impressed, while the Keller Brothers offered witty interaction and strong stage presence. Tonight features amateur acts by local entrants alongside the regular acts.
The Beethoven Minifors head to Saga on Sunday to play Wall with the Ideal team. The Washer Gres squad leaves Sunday to meet Victoria. Whster Bros have strengthened their lineup and should push any foe. The City League place goes to Postover or Toske o Bros as the Merchant Transfer and Tail réad boys clashSunday.
A garbled OCR fragment lists fabric items and prices including 6 Inch Longuloth after supper plain Nainsook and phage Antsh-12 yards in piocn-reRtarly. It mentions White Lawn and Dinity with Beyerd and Ree Bupper items and an 80 inch Lindizached unmestle thin cloth with varied pricing, all in a messy historical catalog style.
The 1. and GN. switchmen play Sunday morning at Krisch Park with the Bunsel employees.
Gans defeats Rudolph Anhals by stoppage in the eleventh round of a planned 20 round bout at San Francisco’s arena to claim the world light heavyweight championship.
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