Waiters Union Seeks New Members in City Drive
Menthera of the Waiters and Cops union announces a recruitment push after a special meeting attended by many Ro-union writers. The group aims to sign more waiters before the fair, with a proposed 11 dollar weekly wage and 2 dollars 90 cents daily during the International fair. Officials criticize price increases at some San Antonio restaurants while negotiating higher pay. Members signings and restaurant job shifts noted, plus a funeral notice for T JauBring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menthera
Waiters and Cops’ Union
Qwembders of
le Ron Ranica
Properetors
Wnion
San Antonio
Yore
Ieus
San Antona
Martin G Riverside Cats
Thomas’ Weat
Fan Statons
Coffee Chun
Exhibits Installed for the Big Fair Amid Rain
Busy scenes mark preparations at the grounds as Secretary Vance and his office oversee exhibit setup and gate receipts. Commissioner A R Nuneia coordinates displays from multiple states while power equipment and lighting are tested. Over 400 workers on site with more to come as the opening approaches, and optimism remains despite weather.
Convict Camps Under Fire in Harris County Probe
Special to The Light reports Harris County officials and the Grand Jury examining the state of convict camps. Local corruption claims and crowding between black and white inmates are at issue as the Commission seeks reforms amid public alarm and denials of responsibility.
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Tauston
Tus
Higa
A. E. Amerman
CoMmmissioners Court of
Harris County
Grand Jury
Canmlasioners
Renseall Pleads For Waterways In Policy Push
Lake Providence May 3. Bresumiin Nandell, president of the National Rivers and Harbors Comp, urges immediate action on waterways policy. He argues improvements to 91 waterways would ease freight congestion and lower rates by targeting key sites for upgrade within the next year.
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Lake Providence
Lan
Updo Congress
Contec
Fone Ik
Crane strangled by blue crane found dead near White Water canal
Indianapolis report details a blue crane found dead along the White Water canal between thirty and Milton. Motorman Hurts observed a 16 inch white slicker wedged in its throat, causing fatal strangulation and partial wing damage. The bird stood five feet one inch tall with six foot two inch wings.
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Indianapolis
White Water
Milton
T. By
Neal
Castilian Curse On Court Involves St Louis Debt Case
In St Louis on November 2 an odd tale centers on Coronel J G Higers da Teed a Mexican engineer and mechanic. He accused a sausage maker William Coldstein of withholding $50 board bill and personal items valued at hundreds of dollars after two constables seized goods from his lodgings at 3056 Olive Street. The affair spanned travel from San Antonio to St Louis with claims of theft of silk underwear a $260 watch a $275 carving and two overcoats. The case moves to Justice O Hularon's court on November 13 for an explanation of why the effects should not be held to satisfy the claim.
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St Louis
San Antonio
Suez Coronel
J. G
Olive Street
Justice Ohularon
William Coldstein
Carpenter Plane
Gorouel
Anny
Mexico City
Parle
Madrid
Berlin
Lowilon
St Petersburg
Trev
Goldstein
Cane Ag
Exas
St. Louis
Coronel
New Albay
Ind
Elone
Goldsmin
Goldstain
Goldstein Wien
Ze Galdsteing
Goldsteing
Conralde
Justice Stanton
Eagle Avenue
Madame Goldstein
Vera
Justice O'Hanaren
Rain Goldstein
Zey
Zoey
Blood Disease Cure Patent Remedy Ad Card
An advertisement touts Sareaparilin as a radical treatment for blood diseases worsened by weather changes. It claims widespread testimonials and permanent cures, listing Sarsatabs as the former chocolated tablets and offering 100 doses for $1.
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Indsan Howl
Beaten Woman Remains Unconscious After Assault
Alcaria Raveires, found unconscious at her home on Hock Quary Road, remains comatose after Jacino Dibo was arrested on charges of assault and attempted murder. Doctor notes paralysis on one side with ambiguous cause. Raveires was taken to the poor farm. Oubo remains jailed with no statement offered.
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Alcaria Raveires
Hock Quary Road
Jacino Dibo
Berry
Coud
Mittore
Barry
Oubo
Calmty
Mde
Bexar Gins Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Two Bales In September
Milnor releases state cotton ginning report showing 4222 bales ginned in Bexar county during September. Total ginned in the state reaches 530019 bales, with 26816 round bales. Funeral notices for Charles A Schmidt and others accompany the report.
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BEXAR
Austin
Tex
Wales
Clerks Consider Reorganizing After Strike
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks seeks reorganization of local units following a recent strike on the Southern Pacific lines. In San Antonio area offices, 5 percent are reportedly employed. Ada McGraw sues James McGraw for divorce on grounds of cruelty. divorce granted.
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the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Unes
Souther Pacific
San Antonio
Pitty
Ada McGraw
James McGraw
October Vital Statistics Report From City Health Office
The health department announced October metrics showing a death rate that declined into the low 20s after a tough period. Officials indicated progress in compiling vital statistics for the month and noted improvements over prior months.
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IL Wim
Ety
Tne
Conampilion
Plumber Denies Water Scale Pact Claims
Willam G. Schawirth of Willam G. Schawirth & Co. plumber denies that a fly company has agreed to pay the water scale for plumbers, disputing the wage agreement.
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Willam G. Schawirth
Willam G. Schawirth & Co
Plumbera
Navor Claims Freedom From Poisonous Ingredients
A brief note asserts Navor’s commitment to free from poisonous and spurious ingredients, emphasizing quality and safety in production and labeling.
Misspelled penitentiary sparks new trial bid in Thorntop case
Attorneys may seek a new trial before Judge Dwyer in the Thirty-seventh district after the juror allegedly misspelled penitentiary as peniten tiary while signing the year out finding Frank Thornton guilty of murder and sentencing him to 25 years. District Attorney Baker argues the error is not grounds for a new trial. Willie Behnon also seeks a new trial in the Thirty-seventh district for murder and a 25 year state prison term. The October term ends with upcoming hearings and jurors to be sworn for the November term on Monday.
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Th Jormao
Frank Thorntop
Dwyar
Baker
Willie Behnon
Vhsefond
California Citrus Fruit Crop Worth 34 Million
Los Alamedra Calif Nov 2 Report shows Southern California citrus shipments for year ending October 41 totaling 27 487 cars. About 11 million went to rail and tug charges, 3 503 to lemons and oranges, with growers receiving 34 million dollars net after costs. The year’s shipments exceed last year by roughly 2 909 cars.
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Los Aumetea
Cal
Fuentes
Southern California
Ts Uns Railway Company
Lyear
Hotel Arrivals List Highlights Wide National Attendance
A dense roster of guests arrives at the hotel across many cities including New York Syracuse Chicago St Louis San Francisco and Dallas. Names span numerous states with travelers from Mexico and Texas cities noted among them. The compiled list emphasizes broad national reach and diverse origins of guests.
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H. Michelson
New York
HH. Tulada
St. J
TA. McCarthy
Milwaukee
W. M. Gannon
New Orleans
K. D. Kirkpatrick
Chicago
J. Duar
Meveland
Dna
Alex Katn
M. D
Angalus
M. Bishop
Yoakum
W. Reaumont
Austin
Kerrville
Elle
W. G. Marabail
Fort, Smith
R. Kolner
BR. P. Breedan
Suero
J.C. Goode
Kernes City
G. Chalmers
Pimlico
Mex
S.J. Karnes
B. Jones
Jackson
B. Wilninshrif, Jr
Catilas
Rormcheeal
J. Welch
Hi Oro
Hult Small
Corinel
Indy
Z. F. Metcalf
Dallag
Tex
Rat. Yost
Orugranile
J. H. Gillespie
Volumbia
Teng
Goo
Goo. L. Siebricht, Sasgameo
Rahnotalle
Vaney
HM. Ward
Te Hlg
Storey
San Marcos
Tax
Fe Venapann
Tags Tas
Sam P. Holkion
Caman
Dariacio
Maa Radeialles and Family
Muaquiz
Mets
Boston
Mags
Marlin Willing
Mann
Anti-Saloonists Hire Agent in McLennan Action
Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports the McLennan County Anti-Saloon league elected a full-time agent to vigilantly watch for law violations and gauge sentiment for prohibition. The group, led by chairman Benjum, agreed the effort would keep abreast of saloon activity and public sentiment.
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Waco
Tex
Mclennan County AntiSaleson League
Benjum
Ikway
Feid
Prohibition
Shell Gysters at the Rite en oe ee ARUSEMENTS
Otis Skioner stars in The Honor of the Remily at the Grandwigs to a large audience. The cast, led by Skiner, brings a tense dramatic flow from a modern adaptation of a New York drama by Hamilo Tubre, with strong support from Miss Buswell and a capable company. The production promises a powerful, moving experience with an elevated stage setting and striking visual effects.
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Shell Gysters
Otis Skioner
Skiner
Ws Company
Hmilo Tubre
Balie
Diviner
Miss Buswell
Ols Iwading
Blora Vragier
Aulus Prblis
Abe
Weighing Baby Sparks Court Trust Inquiry
Des Moines Iowa November reports Assistant Attorney General Charles W Lyon ordered an inquiry into the Des Moines ice trust after a baby weighing claim led to a humorous exchange. The father joked about weighing the infant while the ice man arrived. The weighing episode prompted questions about trust manipulation and a petition to dissolve the trust.
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Leg Moines
Charles W. Lyon
Iowa
Fla
Pound Toy
Des Moines Ive Trust
Heetle
Iamas
Ayers
Gen
Lyon
Hyers
Ino Trust
Judge Howell Declares Dishwashing Duty For Husbands
New York November 2 A First Criminal Court judge draws two rules from a case of domestic strife. He says a husband must wash dishes if needed but cannot be expected to endure constant nagging. He also rules a husband earning 35 a week with 31 going to his wife must not be suspected of leading a double life. The witness Mrs Luckoch charged her husband with striking her after a day of kitchen duties provoked temper and a defense of their son. The judge dismissed the complaint.
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New York
Tiowell
Howell
Henry R. Luckoch
Luckoch
Service of 65 Years on One Farm
At the annual Barcombe District Agricultural Society meeting Sir William Grantham handed prizes to Thomas Dobset Ringmer for 65 years service on one farm and to Benjamin Hobbs Ringmer for 4 years among workers, with William Gates noted for shorter service.
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London Standard
Barcombe
Nedor Guilton
Sir William Granthan
Thomas’ Dobset
Ringmer
Banjamin Hobbs
Elso
Riggmar
Wook
Nervica
William Gates
Hobbs
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Zeta Grocers
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