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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1908

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Mexico Business Prospects Improve Says Kelso

A Mexico report by Wincheery Kelso of the Ywernet club after a four week stay in Mexico and Texas notes improving business. He cites strong prospects in northern Mexico and Southwest Texas with coal mines expanding and cotton crops performing well. He also mentions abundant money in circulation and a brighter financial outlook for the region.

Mexico Wincheeery Kelso Ywernet P. Diaz Kasle Kelso Texas Dusinz Kelsey Bhig Secor Elstar Republic Tezss Reston Wagle

Fearin Babies Kenedy Ladies Sent to Austin

Special in The Light Kenedy Texas Nov 16 The title son of John Rutledge was badly bitten by a dog Saturday and sent to the Pasteur Institute for treatment. A stray dog wandered into the Mulledge home and attacked the boy as he attempted to visarate the canines. It is feared the dog was mad.

Kenedy Tex Tittle John Rutledge Ayetta Pasteur

Capt William Holt Injured in New Orleans Street Car Crash

Capt William Holt, formerly of San Antonio, was injured in a New Orleans street car accident. His hip was fractured and he suffered head and facial bruises. He is hospitalized in New Orleans and serving as enter clerk to the purchasing agent in the U S commissary department there, previously in that role locally. His daughter Mrs Sadie Barsitz has gone to be with him, and his son Franke Holt works as a letter carrier on the local post office force.

William Holt San Antoninn New Orleans Holt Capt Cnter United States Commissary Department Sadie Barsitz Franke Holt Capt Holt

Harden Grill Berman Ruler Harden Grill Berman Ruler

Maximillian Harden, Germanys most fearless publicist, warns that Kaiser Wilhelm is driving the empire toward catastrophe. He argues a second Bismarck is needed to steer constitutional Germany back from autocracy amid foreign policy turmoil and rising political passion.

Berlin Maximillian Harden Germany Emperor Wilhelm Wilhelm Harden Bismarck Kingdom of Prussia

Pictures May Reunite Father and Long Lost Daughter

A Chicago man, P Smith, believes two portraits may reunite him with his long lost daughter. Divorced 18 years ago San Francisco custody given to him. wife allegedly abducted child and disappeared. Smith traced wife to Chicago then London, saw a portrait titled A Friend at Court resembling his wife at 20.

Thas P. Smith Caiisgo Bla Molter Searer Mir. Smith Lanion Checago London Smith Grefe Golden Opportunity

Vaccination Ordinance Targets All San Antonio Schools

Dr H D Barnitz leads health board in sending to private schools an ordinance enforcing vaccination proof for pupils and affiliates. The measure, passed by the city council, requires home and school contacts to show vaccination status or physician proof within seventy days, with daily penalties for noncompliance. The health board aims to avoid past complications by notifying institutions early.

H. D. Barnitz Health ‘Board Mualler Way San Antona Ordinario Health Board

Automo t ic hit kills boy at youth football game

Nov 16 in Chicago an automatic driven by Mo Wilson plowed into a group of young football players. Eight year old John Armstrong died from a broken neck and injuries suffered when the car stopped beneath the players.

Omcago Mo Wilson John Armstrong

Roosevelt Family to Rome in 1910 Plans Reported

New York dispatch notes a World telegraph from Rome stating President Roosevelt intends to take his family to Rome in 1910. Specific inquiries suggest a lengthy stay in Italy with continued ties to U.S. affairs.

Roosevelt Rome New York Roosevelt Ty Staddy Anitanks Vali Jong Italy

Politigel War in Atlanta as Maddox Opposes Woodward

In Atlanta a mayoral race heats up with Robert Maddox opposing Democratic nominee G. Woodward. A 20-member committee selected a candidate after a contentious meeting, setting a vigorous campaign leading to December 2 election. Publisher Fred L. Seeley received a threatening letter but treated it as a joke.

Atlanta Las Robert i Ing G. Waaiwari Maddox Democratii Fred L. Seley Agaist Woodward FG Woodward Mr. Seeley

Veterans at Campfire Share Civil War Tales and Songs

At a social session of Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. 4 veterans recounted Civil War memories around a campfire. Chaplain Lang opened with a prayer, MelSy Ross Mckensie sang "Dixie," and Capt. Collins narrated Dek Dowling’s heroism at the battle. Mrs Maurer hosted a reception and invited veterans to a Wednesday tea. The page also advertises Groves Taste Less Chol tonic.

Albert Sidney Johnston United Canfaders Zug Lola S. W. Lang Meeline Witt MelSy Ross Mckensie Dixie A. L. Wagher Uoife FF. Collins Dek Dowling William Maurer Ster Maurer Maurer Yeielnns

Country Life Probe goes west for hearings on farm life

Washington Nov 16 The commission on country life named by President Roosevelt leaves Washington on November 18 for a tour of western educational centers. The hearings, held at agricultural colleges where possible, will gather views from farmers teachers bankers physicians and others in open country. Delegates from granges farmers clubs and allied groups may attend. Most meetings are public but not speeches. The panel will map plans for further study and submit results later. A split itinerary includes Spokane and Bozeman in December then Omaha for the Corn Exposition, with a first leg through Texas New Mexico Arizona California and Utah reaching Sacramento San Francisco and other western points before final sessions in Washington.

Washigton Commissios of Country’ Life Roosevelt Washington Averal West Clube Puli Frea Sacramento Spokane Bozeman Omaha C. J. Blanchard Ubited Slavs Reclamation Service Washington, TC Commission Dulas Tex el Paso Tucson Ariz Los Angeles Cal Preeno Francisco Reno Nev Salt Late City Utah Trenvor Colo Colo, December Fay Toot Collins Neb Minneapolis Minn Madison Willy Champaign Ithaca N. J Washington, D. C Lenya Sacramento Porland Ore Spo- Inar Wash Mont Neh

Trade plan to favored trade plan boosting free transport

The introduction of a free transportation policy for out of town customers gains strong support among San Antonio merchants. A Trade Excursion association would manage organization and advertising with banks handling finance. Merchants would pay pro rata dues only on the trade they receive, aiming to curb money outflow and boost wholesale and retail activity.

San Antonio Fausillar Hhem Treo Gare Lowlaville Pittsburg Montgomery Paducal Wheeling Peoria Canton Fargo St. Joseph Fort Wayne la Grosse Knoxville Charlotte Richmond Buffalo Topeka Sioux City Lincoln Tab

Vicious Rich Most Harmful Citizens

New Haven November 16 Yale students especially those whose fathers are wealthy faced strong sermon from Sig Rev Peabody principal of Groton school. He warned the rich must be taxed and frowned upon for their influence in modern life. He urged concern for those born into wealth who fail to merit effort and propriety, stating their behavior harms society.

New Haven Sonn Yale Sig Rev Emlcott Peabady Groton Aol Roosevelt John Hay Fr College de. Peacody

Judson to quit after 60 wells in San Antonio region

J W Judson, veteran in the well drilling trade for about a quarter century, plans retirement to enter real mining in North Texas. He has sunk artesian wells for the water works on Market Street, with some not flowing. He predicts his last well will be finished soon and then he will sell his machinery and shift focus. The Market Street property drilling work continues, with one flow stopped by an intervening bore.

San Antonio J. W. Junson Texas Hy Indson Comipety Pa Hs Market Street Mr. Judson Judson Walter Works

Club Plans Fete for Mexican Airionl Children

The International club will meet this afternoon at the club room at 4 o'clock to arrange an entertainment for the Mexican airionl children of the city on Thanksgiving. The form and details are to be decided, with costs covered by the club’s general fund for such purposes.

International Club Aerionl

Burgin Preaches to Large Travis Park Congregation

H C Burgia succeeds Rev E D Mouzen as pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church South and delivers his first sermon. A large congregation attends and he pays tribute to his predecessor in opening remarks before giving a well received address.

H.C. Burgia E. D. Mouzmaa Travis Park Methodist Episcopal South Mouzen Andress

Force to push Japan on China policy faces pause

New York reports Secretary Root urged Tokyo to reaffirm the open door policy in China while the United States shows naval strength with 16 battleships in the Pacific. Japanese replies to Washington representations are not yet satisfactory, amid broader tension over territorial integrity in Asia.

New York Washington Japan Orient Lia Chiesa John Hay Wale China Root Pacific

Night Riders Trap Mine Graddy Farm in Tobacco War

Lexington Ky Nov 16 The tobacco war in Kentucky yields a sensational disclosure by George G Graddy owner of the largest burley crop He reveals a Night Riders guard detail and a threatening contract offering 2600 to destroy his crop Graddy now keeps guards and underground wires to ward off intruders around his barn and fields

Lexington Kentucky George GC Graddy Burley Tobacco Browh Ooloty Ranby Ignor

Notice to Tax Payers San Antonin Texas 1908

City notice states the Board of Equalization will convene in the city assessor’s office, room 1, city hall, on Monday November 2 to pass upon appeals from the assessor’s decision for fiscal year ending May 1 1908. Sessions run daily from 9 to 4 with holidays excepted. board adjourns within days. Bayan Callaghan, City Clerk.

City of San Antonin Texas Notley City Hall Ausasgor

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