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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
1
A sale note extols silk and cotton blends offered at 65 cents a yard, claiming the fabrics mimic all silk in luster and pattern. It lists Silk Tissue Jacquards Swastilas Bijons Spangle Silks Checked Chiffons and other high grade fabrics while highlighting their dainty appearance and low cost.
Archduke Johann Salvator impostor Salvator arrives in Geveland from Chicago then travels to Painesville Ohio to reclaim his machinist job, claiming within days he can prove his royal lineage. He cites publicity fears for leaving Painesville and vows to reveal his true status soon.
The city tax for Meapear 1008 is due from April 1, 1909 to May 21, 1909 at City Hall Room 1h. Taxes payable with penalties if paid after May 21, 1909. City Tax Collector West Gardendale.
Mrs Taft, wife of President William Howard Taft, who suffered a nervous breakdown yesterday, is reported much improved this morning. Doctors say she is resting comfortably at the White House following a call by Dr Delaney, the attending physician.
Chicago May 18 Professor AL Yeery of Garrett Biblical Institute addresses First M E church ministers. He says modern biblical study in the last few years has altered wording of the King James Version without changing its doctrine or facts.
AArk farmer Henry, diving on Route 8, Arkansas, recounts six years of stomach trouble and weight loss until Cooper's New Discovery offered relief. After six weeks he reports restored health, appetite, sleep, and a gain of fifteen pounds, crediting the medicine's theory that a properly functioning stomach enables overall health. The Cooper Medicine Company of Dayton Ohio promotes the treatment with a free sample offer.
The San Antonio city council canvassed the May 1 election results after 42 precincts, declaring the highest vote recipients. Joseph Ryan led with 3753 votes for city attorney while William Richter topped alderman-at-large with 3719 in the administration ticket.
Alderman Richter pushed a proposed ordinance requiring permits to erect structures to prevent unsightly and dangerous ore traps amid homes, but he laid it over for amendments. Assessments petitions were reported unfavorably, with city attorney deeming Board of Equalization rulings final. San Antonio Drug Co and several residents had petitions denied. Garza street grading was granted while B G Altgelt’s land purchase on North Flores street was refused. Braden’s telegraph committee favored poles for San Antonio Gas and Electric and Southeastern Telephone and Telegraph. Obstructions on Muander street were referred for action.
Flooding in the Federal Building basement disrupts postal service operations as ongoing construction rainwater from the new addition seeps into a storage area. Postmaster Stevenson considers alternative quarters for staff if rain continues and basement access remains compromised.
London May 14 state funeral will honor the late English novelist George Meredith who died here yesterday at 81 of heart failure His health had been failing for days Meredith born in Hampshire England in 1828 was among Britain's finest writers His works include poetry books The Ordeal of Richard Whal Le Beauchamp s Career Tha Rivaling Marriage and The Tale of Chloe among others
A letter offers Hindipo Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic from 336 East Honeton Street. It claims a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory and promises a single box cut by a man under positive guarantee. The notice targets readers with claims of curing kidney and nervous disorders.
Announce Ment reports about 85,000 steel and iron workers in the region receiving about a 10 percent wage increase starting June or July. Some firms posted notices. others will follow. Independent companies may restore pre April wage levels, while United States Steel has not announced any rise. Philadelphia Rapid Transit also increases motormen and conductors wages by two and one half cents per hour starting July 1. About 1,800 workers will gain and company costs rise by roughly $300,000 yearly.
In Loutaville Florida on a rough day, women led by Mrs. A H Wymond collected coins for the Red Cross tuberculosis fund. The effort, praised for generosity in poorer districts, aimed to raise about 2000 dollars as results were tallied.
A San Antonio testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney and urinary ailments by cleansing poisons, citing Mrs. Marie Rossmann of 815 Montams Street who reports lasting relief after three years. The ad urges readers to buy from Bexar Drug Co and notes Tester Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents.
A distorted notice offers a twenty dollar special for job applications in advertising or tender systems. It mentions courses in bookkeeping shorthand typewriting and stenography with a phone contact for details. The text is garbled but indicates a recruitment or training offer with a request for particulars.
May 18 New York reports a bread shortage after 460 bakeries shut down amid wheat price rises and a bakery workers strike on the East Side. Police increased patrols to avert unrest as wives seek bread and flour shortages trigger cross-collective demand.
Train schedule fragment lists numerous No. numbers and routes. It shows arrivals from the north and departures toward Houston Kerrville Kerrvi lle El Paso and Victoria with times around 6:00 am to 9:10 pm and varying Sundays.
Associated Press reports the battleship Mississippi left Baton Rouge at dawn for Bayou Baratra with crowds lining the wharves to see the ship depart The voyage marks the fourth stage up the river amid a busy schedule of official entertainments for officers and crew as they progress upriver with no signs of danger or illness among the crew.
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