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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1908

Page

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Side Stepping on Bonus Faces Public Showdown in San Antonio

The drive to fund a railroad to Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley continues as the Business Men's Club publicizes subscriber lists daily. Directors plan a meeting to tally signed amounts, while critics argue duty should spur broader support.

San Antonio Business Men's Club Mr. Mullaly Brownsville Rio Grande Valley Plebs T. B. Palfrey Tam San Antony

Struck Down by Flying Automobile at Alamo Streetcar Stop

C J Swan a young man visiting the city was struck by an automobile while waiting for a street car on Alamo Street. His right leg broke near the ankle and he was attended at a drug store before being taken to a nearby home. The occupants of the automobile remained unidentified by police. Swan had been in the city a few days and planned to depart for Norman Texas on a train from the Southern Pacific depot.

Alamo Phrivkty Gifter C. J. Swan Trlenda Swan Southern Paette Depot Normann Tex

Trainmen to Come Here March 20

A San Antonio related notice states trainmen will arrive March 20. Local committee meets to arrange details and accept invitation.

San Antonio

Cuba TQ Be Represented At Next Locomotive Engineers Meet

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plans its next annual convention in San Antonio on March 20. Local organizers in Texas, led by J. Hammond and others, expect about 2000 delegates and 4000 visitors from the United States Canada Mexico Panama and Cuba. The event will span multiple divisions and include the Tarte Auxiliary with Chicago contacts. Local efforts focus on arranging entertainment and hospitality for the large gathering.

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers San Antonio Warren S. Stand Order Cleveland Ohio Business Men's Elu Hammond J. A. Shiney J. C. Harris H. Young Anl International & Great Northern Aransag Pass Southern Pacific Texas Alriady Brotherhood of Locomotive Engincerp United States Canada Mexico Panama Cupa Mra W. Murdoch Chicago Desipter

Stomach Health Epigram Prompts Digestive Remedy Claims

A Victorian era prose fragment touts the wisdom of Persian thought on life and stomach health. It argues that proper digestion keeps the body nourished, condemns dyspepsia, and promotes Starve Dyspepsia Tablets as a powerful digestive aid endorsed by physicians.

Bennett Moore Marahy

Kaiser Humbled Before People Read In Public Speech

The emperor in Berlin faced a formal, controlled address arranged by his ministers. Chancellor von Buelow presented the printed speech. the scene, with notable spectators and a tribune, marked the first public appearance since last week’s Potemda interview and underscored the political testing of the moment.

Hy Hearst Willy Berlin Nev Mith Istry Yale Herlin Prince von Buelow Potedam Therg Unekalaer

Austin banker dies of appendicitis after surgery

Spearheaded by George L. Avie president of Capital Bank and Trust and head of the Austin Water Light and Power commission, the Austin community mourns his death at 6 o clock tonight following an appendicitis operation. He leaves a wife and two children. The city expects tributes and a parade in his honor as sage and trades leaders plan events for the Roosterfest.

Speelal Austin Tex Seorge Ll. Avie Capital Bank and Trust Company Austin Water, Light and Power eyTasul F. Penpis Javle Samhyly Hays Saptoin Philadelphia

Birth of Standard Oil Trust Traced to 1879 Formation

The handbill reports a mysterious early Standard Oil trust agreement dated April 8, 1879, unearthed during a court hearing. It asserts John D. Rockefeller held substantial shares and names other founders and trustees, detailing initial holdings and listed beneficiaries in the trust’s first chapter.

Hearst Var. Navy StanGard Oi Company John G. Milburn Morrtte Rosenthal John S,ster Trust Jonbn D. Rockefeller Gale Ohio Missouri Rockefeller Standard OC Company Wittt Custom House Rocketeller Standard OW Trust Dodd Uni Standard OK Everyody John D. Rockefeller Henry M. Wlagler W. Harkness Charles Pratt H. Payne Bostwick Wil Henry A. ‘Roceers C. M. Pratt William Rocketeer O. B. Jennings W. HW. McKay W. HE. Maxey Wir Josiah Mackay J Pouch J-A- Bostwick Waren Brew & Co Charles Lockham William

Oil firm document signs shareholders and officers

The document, signed for Slandarg Oil by John D. Rockefeller, president, and Henry M Flagter, secretary, lists shareholder names including Thompson 122 D. M. Harkness 52 O. H. Payne 2687 John Hontiistor 584 W. T. Wardwell 78 H. W. Payne 292 and notes that the signatures of all mentioned shareholders follow.

Union Meat Company Doubles Capital Stock

A dispatch from Austin reports Union Meat Company increased capital stock from $60,000 to $120,000. Janis A. Gallagher, age 44, leading the concerns, said the move has no special significance and noted the company expanded its plant last year.

Austin Union Meat Company Janis A. Gallagher

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