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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
4
Mrs Edith Turner, widow of the late Turner, who was murdered on April 22, departs with her child for Covington Kentucky. The husband’s remains will be shipped for interment in a cemetery near Melroid. Since the death, Turner has been nervous but shows improvement and plans to travel soon. F. F. dance West. Mod, Saturday.
Constable Bievens and a county force pressed suspects yesterday amid strong calls to verify identities. Sheriff W. Lb. Weleht of Wilson County supervised the inquiry but could not positively identify the man. Investigators will review remaining sites and Moonirow for further clues.
Fred Blvenamwed C Pavalo, tied to a debt of $4, faced arrest after an anxious creditor demanded payment. Pavale reportedly used offensive language prompting the police court action. the case was heard and then dismissed.
Police officer Ed Patterson arrested Lasie Alexander this afternoon on a vagrancy charge. Details remain sparse but the incident occurred in the city precinct. Alexander was processed and is being held for further disposition.
Dr Fielding announces a balloon order for a 79 000 cubic foot gas bag carrying 1500 pounds ballast and two passengers. He aims to enter the international balloon races at Chicago on July 4 and plans races in San Antonio to attract advertising and attract national and international aviators.
Alexander faced vagrancy charges as ruses surfaced about a Butterfly Boys' Invitation Dance noted for Saturday. James Wheeler, described as a negro, confessed to unsettling Miss Lalia Williams with a serenade and a song request, while she denied being part of Wheeler's circle and objected to the scene.
Mary Wilsen and Benny Mitre disrupted a neighborhood on Atwstin Street last night, with yelling and loud noises heard by bystanders. The disturbance occurred at an hour when neighbors say it should not happen, as observers noted the pair’s rowdy behavior and clattering sounds throughout the area.
A large picnic hosted by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at New Braunfels featured varied events. Winners listed include BA, Teves, Ed Moynahan, J. de delaven in free 100 yard races, and multiple races for men and ladies with participants such as Kelley, Staves, Woods, Daniels, Schuyler, Frame, and Pytel among others.
A fishing party including Prank Dednark KW Curinghan his wife and M L Barry left the Southern Pacific area this morning for Devil's River. They expect to be gone a week or 10 days.
Passenger conductor FL Chapman of the Victoria division of the Southern Pacific is assigned to Port Lavaca replacing Pate Hohi. Chapman will make his home in San Antonio.
Aniki Cornintes was heard shouting yesterday near a stockroom on West Houston Street. Officers later located him noisily marching along local roads. The report cites Officer Bryan Ju for preliminary details.
Special to the Light reports the central interstate prohibition oratorical contest held at Baylor University. Five states participated. Fred G. Mush of Central Holiness University of Oskaloosa, Iowa, won first honor with the topic The Unconstitutionality of the Saloon. John A. Siiskis of Minnesota placed second and James C. Boyd of Texas third. States represented included Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa.
A fragmentary report notes a figure of three dollars set by Judge Buckley for a bound lien and the city’s tallying of the misdeed amid moonlit contemplation. The text reflects a legal accounting tone with unclear names and dates.
A gold watch engraved with Carrie Shiner’s name was taken from a Black vagrant found in possession of the timepiece. Officers seek the rightful owner and urge identification to recover the item.
A large crowd from New Braunfels gathers for St Mark's Episcopal Sunday school picnic at Landa Park. Train carried 55 people when conductor announced "AIP aboard" and will return this evening with a 3 o'clock departure.
The provided text discusses a certificate related to Texas court jurisdiction, mentioning Bexar County and the U S court in Austin. It references compliance with unspecified requirements and includes an address at 219 W. Commerce Street. The fragment suggests a certification about legal jurisdiction and money judgments.
A Spanish language assembly of the loyal Americas of the Ue Republic organized by 8 Mekea, the state pan oner and PG. Faves, with a membership of four. The event marks a new fraternal group in the region.
In county court this Monday, two men were fined and jailed for stealing a watch. Porterty Moya pleaded guilty to the theft, with the case arising from a shop or property crime in the locality.
The county clerk announced this morning that a marriage license was issued to Jose H. Sintuenlus and Victorio Villalaoys. The action formalizes their intended union and enables lawful nuptials following standard civil procedures.
Sues for divorce and related suits filed in district court. One case lists George Castallanay against Emm Castallan, another suit by WoW McKinley against the Nis Shite Bank seeks garnishment.
Dutch Kaupp of the Hawks heads to Waca after recent duty in San Antonio. The team plans a sharp push today to face the Leuven Lukare squad, with the lineup hoping for a strong road win and momentum.
Scholz, the school board secretary, organizes the MOTO to prepare May and August payments for teachers. May 29 is the date for distribution.
A noisy examination scene described with names such as Trot, Hulbedh, W. J. Knox, A. Arnold, Miks Langston, and Mrs. Kate Schenck. Students sit in a formal setting, taking tests in spelling arithmetic and story writing.
A garbled report notes a fourth grade drawing contest at Moe Digh school this morning for all pupils. Names and details are unclear but references Medlal and Hottabera Mou appear as participants or entries in the public school drawing event.
Gus Proebal president of the San Antonio Tara Verefa plans a May 20 departure for an extended European trip with his wife. Work on a new railroad from Vale to the Gross 8 wah is expected to begin soon as Crystal City town near Uvalde is established. Colonel Pryor Mason Williams Carl Groos H. K. Howard and Buckingham Calewat Pryor are involved and Pryor has just returned from Stour on business related to the project.
Tangas City Missouri May 12 the Presbyterian general assembly now in session will map an evangelistic drive to begin within a year touching every out of reach world under the guidance of Rev J Winard Chapman with expenses to be borne mainly by laymen. John Converse Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia has donated over 230000 for evangelical work and is described as a leader in the movement. It is noted that 55 per cent of Presbyterian churches have members of less than their full quota.
Washington officials denied a rift between the president and Attorney General Bonaparte over suing the New York New Haven and Hartford tail end. The White House released a detailed statement corroborated by cabinet members denying any resignation or major dispute.
Special to The Steht Austin Texas May big rev. George C. Rankin of Dallas traveling through the county declined to discuss the prohibition movement. Rankin said the campaign was being handled by Seth Strong, the party chairman, as he visited local officials and en route to other towns in the area.
Two warrants were issued today against Weed Fleming and L. A. Nenplaten of the defunct Western Hank & Prux, charging financing operations at an insolvent bank. Wenge is under 3b on the board, Templetin set to arrive Tuesday.
The county commissioners plan a Wednesday inspection of convict labor at the county work camp to assess the work program and funding needs. They will travel with county officials to review grading and consider expanding similar camps across precincts while discussing improvements at the county poor farm under Dr. Burrey's guidance.
Reported death of actor Dailey in May 28 incident at Keto City after weeklong battle with illness. Authorities say Dailey died at the Auditoriant hotel following complications from a heart attack and spinal injuries amid the collapse.
Post office preparations are in progress near the F and G route with depot facilities being readied. Officials in Washington review the proposed conditions and indicate plans include desks, shelving, packing, and all required post office equipment.
Good rains reached regions westward with reporters noting showers as far as Del Rio. Sabinal and Spofford also saw rain while cattlemen and farmers welcomed the moisture. Kerrville experienced heavy rain at night with some light activity spreading toward Wiee and Waring though no rain further south.
A jumble of burial permits lists names and ages with damaged addresses and vague causes. Entries include Heuwrige aor age months exhaustion Benonvia Canales age 7 days dysentery and other scattered personal identifiers.
A dated notice reports Watenwig and R. W. Shepherd of Sulphur seeking about 200 men for timberland work in bridge building and railroad construction. They are in the city at the Now Mayoek hotel and have already secured several Mexican workers, with more sought.
The minor services for Mary Lasater daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed C Lagatey will be held at 4 30 PM Sunday from the residence of Mr MS Terrell Gray Bon Street.
George F Lunion, agent for the San Antonio and Ar kansas railway, reports a wave of home seekers from the north traveling to Texas. He notes inquiries about Texas and plans to relocate workers, with railroads in Missouri and Wisconsin cited as routes. He says many seek homes and improvements, while Texas towns anticipate growth.
May 21 Austin Texas Special to the Te Theft Love insurance commissioner declares the court has reversed and finds the Love gross receipts tax law unconstitutional contradicting the Supreme Court. He asserts the court erred in ruling the act unconstitutional and defends the measure as valid.
Littl Mary Thander four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Las ner of Paltrurias died in Galveston that night after a medical operation. The funeral will be from EB H Terrell Grayson street at 430 PM Sunday with pallbearers Henry St Ferrell John Bennett Walter Noplar Dr F P Hert Walter Reen Walter Keehdion. Interment at Santa Rosa hospital deceased was six years old and had resided on a firm more his ally. The funeral will be held tomorrow morn tak.
Poris May 28. To desith ta ans nowneed of Francois Copnod. Well known French poet and diamitiat. He was born in 1842 and was elected to the French academy in 1884.
A sensational dispatch from Ripley Ohio reports night riders attacking Walter Hook near Ripley after a tobacco belt dispute. Hook fired at assailants, who returned fire, killing one man and wounding another. Troops from Lima arrived soon after to stabilize the scene and pursue leads.
Next week will witness a rush in shipments of watermelons from southwest Texas. The 16-car lots have been digtibated across the state. Roy Campbell says melons are bringing about 200 dollars per car to growers. The shipments originate largely from Alice, Mathis, Ganado, Freita, Angelus, and other points along the Aransas Pass and the Brownsville area, in the local market retail from five cents each upward.
Federal agents warned of circulating counterfeit five dollar notes, series 1409 with letters A and G, described as silver certificates and poorly printed. A Lyric vaudeville bill from last night featured amateur acts and a cartoonist drawing in the audience, ending with a large gong and finale.
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