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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1907
Page
5
Texas leading department store announces drastic price reductions across many sections with unprecedented turnout. Shoppers urged to attend before press time to take advantage of extraordinary bargains this season as stocks must be reduced swiftly.
In the economy basement, a broad reduction cuts prices on China and glassware. 36 English bone china cups and saucers with gold vines drop to 58 cents per dozen, water tumblers to 26 per dozen, old Colonial goblets to 1.5 per dozen, and glass plates and platters see marked drops. 13 inch terra cotta busts and a $17.48 English dinner set for 100 pieces highlight the clearance event with heavy discounts Tuesday.
A large clearance sale offers Men's Young Men's and Boys' clothing hats and furnishings at deep discounts. Cravenette and other coats with rainproof fabrics are reduced to 12.50 15.00 18.00 22.50 and more for all sizes while suits and overcoats in tweeds worsteds and cassimeres drop to 10.00 13.50 15.00 17.98 and up. Descriptions highlight quality materials and new winter styles with Tuesday reductions and in-store staff ready to assist.
In the economy basement a wide range of wool and cotton blankets see steep price cuts. Sizes include 11-4 and 9-4, with plaid, blue, red, pink, and white schemes, silk bindings, taped edges, and various borders. Prices move from $1.29 to $6.50 per pair depending on type, weight, and finish.
An American driver, Richard Farts, was fined 25 dollars after speeding on Alma Street. He could not understand police until given the explanation in sign language. The incident followed a collision at Alamo and Crockett streets involving a depot cart and another vehicle.
The tuggy occupants Cleveland and McAllister were badly hurt in a mishap. Cleveland is at Physicians and Surgeons hospital with a broken leg and multiple wounds while McAllister is confined to his room for several days. They were taken to Wexar drug store for temporary care after the accident. Also mentions a notice about Mrs. Lather at Joske Brothers and S Wolfson Dry Goods, and various local notices about exhibits and a wolf killed near Mackey Creek. Oysters offered at Riverside Restaurant.
Four damage suits filed by resident Wong of Mitchell against San Antonio irrigation company Columbia Live Stock company and city of San Antonio seek about 10000 for injury to property from Medina River sewerage contamination. Plaintiffs named Quetavieno Hucon Visilan Hares Yenalez Tejeda and Leonidez Valdez alleging polluted water after sewerage system expansion. claims include deteriorated property value and health concerns. Cases to be heard by Judge Seeligson in the next term amid related pending actions and prior court outcomes.
City council to consider Southern Painte railroad petition to lay 12 additional tracks on New Bradnteis Avenue. Sixth ward residents have filed a protest claiming danger to children and residents crossing the tracks, noting long waits for trains and frequent crossings. Citizens from the ward are expected to attend and urge action.
Cecil Lyon, Republican state executive chairman and Kirby Lumber official, arrived in San Antonio and held talks with local GOP leaders about campaign strategy. He praised Roosevelt and suggested support for a possible third term but gave no timetable for any announcement.
Lucia Thornton aged five dies after suffering convulsions following an International fair visit with her mother Mia Thornton. Doctors say a healthy child might have survived but acute digestion caused blood to rush to the head and paralyze the brain. Burial held at St Mark's Episcopal church.
Cr Willemann Jr an inspector with the city health department will oversee milk inspections and analyses by Dr Dinwiddie to prepare a report on dairy conditions in the city. The report will go to the city council with expected action under new purity laws. A crusade for purer foods is aimed at ensuring safe nutrition for residents of San Antonio.
Robert Seibert faces burglary charges after a transfer from the corporation court where he was charged with vagrancy. The affidavit states he entered the home of Mrs. K. C. Clavin on St Mary Street and took goods without consent. His preliminary hearing has not yet occurred.
Special to The Light, Waco Texas. Indictments against General Manager J B Farnsworth and Superintendent O Ay Gates of the Southwestern Telephone Company charging rate discrimination were quashed this afternoon. Mortuary notices follow: funeral of P Wenzel Seaffel at 4 pm from 133 North Street, City Cemetery No 6, Rev L Waly vowiski officiating. Mrs J Morris, died yesterday at 68, funeral at St Marks Church. J C Irwin funeral held from Mistle Avenue residence. native of Ireland, came to San Antonio three years ago. Mayd K Russell died last evening at 400 Deaner Street. body shipped to Andover, city native aged 14?
Jeannetti Delroy a chorus girl with the Allan Curtis company faced a mixed hearing in corporation court after Dot Tanco accused her of stealing clothing worth about 100. Allen Curtis testified the case was a jealousy ploy to delay the company’s move to San Marcos, with witnesses packing the courtroom and a large theatrical audience present.
Tomorrow morning at 8 o clock Meadrle’s store at 229 East Hour Street begins a ten day unloading sale. Meardle secured merchandise with cash and low markets, offering deep discounts as prices are cut to move goods quickly. The sale targets rapid movement of stock and expects significant San Antonio money to circulate as shoppers read the low prices on heavily stocked counters.
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