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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
7
Capt. Hamilton reports health improvement after yesterday's council meeting. Alderiman Hambleton chairs the fire committee and, with Mayor Callaghan, plans improvements for the new fiscal year.
L H Wolfe, superintendent of the public schools, returned from Cleveland Ohio where he attended a National Council of BO subcommittee meeting. The subcommittee focuses on methods to educate mentally morally and physically defective children and will report to the N R A meeting in June.
Evangelist Sid Williams and his daughter arrived back today from Mount Vernon Texas where Williams conducted a tent revival. Local residents welcomed the revivalist pair as they resumed ordinary activities after the event.
Mayor Callaghan stated the city owns 530 acres of level land outside the units to maintain cemetery needs while private parties seek to establish another cemetery. The council is expected to pass the Kuehn ordinance preventing new cemeteries inside city limits, limiting burial grounds to an addition to the city cemetery in South Heights. The mayor will urge deed clauses prohibiting resale outside the purchaser’s family to curb realty speculation.
Allee B. Ayres denounces illegal quail shooting seen during a Austin trip. He notes many hunters with guns gamed up to kill quail and warns the practice could deplete stock before the open season. He believes President Stevens of the game protective association will address the issue upon return.
In probate court today William 7 Schicbel was appointed temporary administrator with a $100 bond for the estate of Catherine Schiebel. The annual account for the estate of Frank Grice, deceased, was approved. Similar actions occurred in the estates of Guadalupe Garza de Leal, deceased, and the worthy minors.
In today’s docket, F. J. Masruder sues Mrs. J Y Ives et al for debt with foreclosure on mechanics lien. Also Anthony v Anthony for divorce. Drought & Co. sue James B. Brockman and Nicholas Schmila for foreclosure on promissory notes.
The county clerk issued marriage licenses today to Ervin Berry Brork and Emma Tee Carden, Yngsencio Gongales and Nicolisa Garnly, and John Graly and Annig Johnson, the latter pair noted as colored.
Robert Still stands trial in federal court on charges of lying to the government about buying a double harness set claimed as condemned government property. The defense asserts he believed the item had been condemned when purchased.
Carpenters union will host a joint meeting at Mission Garden next Thursday night with several addresses on suitable topics and a large attendance is expected. The electrical workers will also hold a mass meeting at the Trades Council hall on May 30.
At the school board office clerk Paul H Scholz warns that office work is greatly hampered since relocation to a Washer building. The problem stems from alleged trouble obtaining Southwestern islephone connections. Principals and many board members report access difficulties and limited communication.
Officials report a back-and-forth with the telephone company over wiring at the Wasner building. The company claims no wiring exists and says a city permit was needed, while no progress has been made to address the failing situation, prompting growing concern from the school board.
George Rogers, a rail and mail clerk, has been promoted from class 4 to class 5 on the Longview-Lureds line. The raise increases his salary by $200 per year. Rogers has served in the gerview for the past 1 years.
A civil service examination for the position of clerk and carrier in the post office will be held tomorrow in Turner Hall due to courtroom use at the federal court in Seaside. Seventy applicants are listed for the test.
Lawrence Movs and another rider were fined $9 each in police court on a reckless conduct charge. The report notes attempts to release Low Dillon’s ride from detention, a delivery wagon incident near San Fernando Street, and a river rescue by Kohy after the animal fell into the water.
James Willmmnuth made a poor guess about using Vom Farnsworth for a watch charm, his tires showing in the police court. Both were charged with affray. Parnsworth pled guilty and paid a $10 fine, while Willmuth was dismissed.
A verdict for the plaintiff in the case Willam H Smith and G Curtis et al over a 900 dollar balance on a restaurant purchase on East Houston street. The suit was tried before the court, with jurors asserting the amount owed. The document also includes an advert for MeQeo's Baby Elixir claiming to soothe nerves and aid sleep and digestion. Sold by Bexar Drug Co at 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
Printers across the city and nation will ballot for International Typographical Union officers tomorrow afternoon. The presidency race features Street Hudspeth of New Orleans challenging incumbent James M. Lynch. In the secretary treasurer race Thomas I. Crowley of Cincinnati challenges John W. Bramwood. The annual convention is planned for Boston in August. San Antonio will not be represented.
In a disrupted street scene at a courthouse doorway, a gossiping observer recalls a famous San Antonio figure with a web of muddled dialogue. A local doctor named Terrill is cited as the turning point in a skin condition recovery, amid a bustle of social chatter and playful banter.
Nathan Bkara, who sells tugs and goods on easy weekly instalments, admitted entering the wrong house while collecting on Monte atrees. He claimed it was a mistake but was involved in a row with a local resident and was fined in police court. He argued he would delay payment.
In a police court report from Center Street a dispute over Emancipation Day pageantry escalated into a physical clash between two women, Lillian and another claimant. Witnesses describe a quarrel over queenly honors with one woman striking the other, leading to arrests by officers Walker. The outcome leaves both contenders pursuing the title.
Overnight a weather map change produced more cloudiness and unsettled conditions. Two lows shift southward from the Rockies and Great Lakes while a high remains over the north Atlantic and Gulf. western winds drift eastward, with showers possible in the region. Temperatures mostly normal except southwest. San Antonio remains between high and low pressure as conditions similar to yesterday persist.
Audiences flock to Tavor as battan night draws crowds with dancing partners chosen by matching buttons. City judges stage exhibition della as the Wallace Sisters, Dave Scott, Captain McCormick, Poole, Ventullo, and others perform across two theater shows plus Friday night's added acts. Norton and Ray, Lassie George, Don Daxxett, and moving pictures highlight the program at the Torie theater. Foley's Kidney Cure cited by Alvin Stimpson as life changing after long illness. Bexar Dia Co.
Navy department bids for 4 148 500 pounds of provisions for 15 000 men on the Atlantic voyage from San Francisco to New York and onward to Australia Japan and Manik Philippines Manila Hampton Roads. Fresh produce to be bought at Colombo Aden and Port Said. Total outlines 1 592 000 pounds meat 1 500 000 pounds four 1 056 other cereals vegetables fruits and sweets.
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