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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
9
A Texas home remedy claims to ease backache kidney problems bladder issues and rheumatism. The mix uses Dandelion Fluid Extract Syrup of Sarsaparilla and other common ingredients. Advertises gentle yet thorough kidney relief with fast results and low cost.
Rosa Mathes pleaded guilty to two counts of grand larceny and asked to remain in the county jail’s women’s quarters rather than be paroled to a relative in Mellam Wisconsin. She said she has friends there and can keep a good time, expressing a desire to return to jail as a “pleasant homelike” place. Assistant State’s Attorney Young explained withdrawal of the plan to the court. Miss Traines is 85 years old.
Fruit and vegetable inspector Anderson reports large consignments condemned for decay due to excess green sun in San Antonio. A few local butchers likely slaughtered diseased animals, prompting calls for an additional inspector. October figures show 79 births and 69 deaths. action on dairy improvements and ordinance amendments anticipated. Other reports note condemned meat, fish, and game. eight hospital deaths last month. river and creek cleanup progress. restaurants improving. and a special inspector appointed for the fair grounds.
In Chicago Illinois yesterday Judge Rames denied a jury trial to members of the Iron Moulders' Union of America in a Superior Court case. The suit, between the Employers' Association and the union, seeks to make permanent a September injunction restraining interference with business and asks punishment for 12 union officers for contempt of court over alleged plotting.
The late Matthew Haines' heir inherited forty thousand dollars which she squandered in speculation and was jailed for two months after relatives refused to obtain a writ. They believed the imprisonment would have a beneficial effect.
New York visitors arrive in Princeton to watch Old Nassau row against nearby rivals. Mr Carnegie funds support for the project, enabling construction of an artificial lake at a cost about 40 000 dollars.
Races from Bly feature Charley Lusk and King Leopold on furlongs with several winners including Foxall and Nina We. At Aqueduct Explosion wins the six and one half furlongs, with Klug Sol New in second.
Fragmented OCR shows multiple race results with winners and places. Names like Mara Draid Hoo ray appear. times listed inconsistently. The readable items indicate a six race card with winners and placements but lack clear dates or venues.
Notes of the local grid irons discuss an upcoming December clash between High School and West Texas, a battle many expect to draw a large crowd. The High School team has arrived for practice and eyes the next game against San Antonio Academy and Peacock elevens.
The High School football team was entertained by Homer G. Lawbert with a Mexican supper. About 100 attended as the event was praised. Coach Pfeiffer gave a talk and his address was well received. After a round of rallying, the gathering ended with the team.
A congressional committee led by Representative Daniel A. Pawney visited the Panama Canal project area at night, inspecting key works at Cristobal and Gatun. They reported that progress on the canal development is favorably viewed, with daily conferences among commission staff and appropriations discussions continuing as work advances.
Members of the committee have arrived on the isthmus to study conditions before pursuing action on a request for 32 million dollars to complete canal work.
RL Bhur bowled 240 and more in an exhibition before a lively crowd. Organizers announced plans for a forthcoming match against Casinos of Cibolo next Sunday as part of a ten frame tour.
The league will bowl every Tuesday and Friday with a kickoff tonight on Emerson's alleys between the Gres cents and Stars.
Geneva November reports that the White Cross association will organize international congresses in 1908 to stop adulteration of foods and drugs. Also mentioned is T. Burnett & Co. Undertaker.
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