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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1908

Page

7

Hyomei Heralded as Quick Cure for Colds and Coughs

An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a rapid remedy for colds, coughs, sore throats, catarrh, bronchitis, and asthma. It describes medicated inhalation through a pocket device, claims immediate relief within minutes and overnight cures, notes a $1 outfit and a money-back guarantee. Testimonials from Mrs. Harry Obney claim personal and spouse cures.

Bexar Drug Co Harry Obney Alllanes Ohla

Funeral for former Representative Hare in Washington

The funeral for Judge and former Representative Hare, a Texas Mexican War veteran and Confederate soldier, was held in Washington, with interment planned in Sherman, Texas. He died at 86, having served in the Fiftieth and Fifty-first Congress and as chief justice of New Mexico in 1862 before a long legal career. He leaves a widow and four children: Luther Hare, Frank Hare, Luis Hare, and Mrs. John A. Smith.

Weshington D. C Hare Sherman Texas Hara New Mexico Sherivan Tes Weing Chicago Courgress Washington Mefor Luther Hare U.S

Peruvians Port Hit by Devastating Storm Turmoil

Limts Peru Nov 27 waves higher than 20 years swept over the wharves paralysing the port and causing panic among residents as a heavy storm battered the town yesterday.

Limts Peru Warl Caltig Bay

Whiskey for rheumatism formula sparks veteran discussion

A 19th century notice promotes whiskey as a nearly infallible cure for rheumatism when mixed with Toris compound, sarsaparilla and tea, with half a pint of whiskey and one ounce of each compound taken in spoonful doses before meals and at bedtime, claiming almost immediate results.

Rebel Leaders Rebel For Gascon Gonaives Jeremie

Paris dispatch reports two other revolutionary leaders joining the field General Antenor Firmin who led the revolt at Gonaives and General Béncard at Jeremie. The government views the situation as critical. Gunboat Nord Alexis has gone ashore off Aquia making the blockade at Aux Cayes untenable.

Paris Ney Port Au Prince Antenor Firmin Gonaives Béncard Jeremie Nord Alexis Aquia Aux Cayes

Queen Lil Again Presses Her Claim

Liluokalani formerly queen of Hawaii travels to Washington to urge anew her claims to the former crown lands of Haw. She seeks restoration of lands and rights tied to the Hawaiian monarchy.

Queen Lil Liluokalani Hawaii Washington Haw

Change on Sunset to Install Guthrie Brennan as Train Masters

Circulars will announce the appointment of F. B. Guthrie as terminal train master of the G H & S A with supervision of all freight and passenger service within the city limits. J. D. Brennan will become assistant superintendent of the G H & S A on the T & G N line effective December 1. Guthrie’s 18 years with the railroad make him a valuable fit for the position.

F. 8. Guthrie G. 11 & S. A. Railway J. D. Brennan Trainminster Mr. Guthrie Wis Hievard GH & S. A. Railway

Continue Assault to Murder Cases in Thirty-seventh District Court

In Dallas court, Guillermo Turin and Pedro Rodriguez, joined by Bob Williams, had their assault to murder cases continued by Judge Dwyer at the request of District Attorney Baker due to a relative’s illness. Turin and Rodriguez face charges for assault to murder on Policeman Fruboese, while Williams faces two counts for assault to murder against Chub Howard and Branetti Roberts.

Baker Guillermo Turin Pedro Rodriguez Bob Williams Dwyer Tarin Rodriguez Fruboese Chub Howard Branetti Roberts

New Giant in Lumber Trade Leads Syndicate

Chicago reports a new lumber combination forming with Edward Hines Jr as president. Official statements list the deal at 20 million dollars, while rivals fear price restraint and market domination across white pine, southern yellow pine, and western pine regions through Weyerhaeuser influence.

Chicago T2l Oday Chicase Edward Hines Vn O Weyerhawser the Tribune

Bryan Won't Stop in North Texas Towns Campaign Candidacy

Special to The Light reports Bryan will not stop in any North Texas towns while his campaign principles continue to be promoted. He plans stays in Corpus Christi Austin and Galveston and will focus on writing and speaking for his platform. The note mentions Aldalgo county Chapin as a growing project and references Fort Sam Houston procurement notices for watering troughs and stables.

Remterey Mex Bryan Hans North Texas Corpus Christi Austin Galveston Offee Constructig Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston Tex Fort. Sint Houston Texas Blidera L. J. Fleming Fort Sai Touston U. S Fenton J. J. Fleming

Speeding Doctor Scorcher Fined by Judge

BT Wilson charges Dr Scorcher with speeding on 3018 Avenue Dy Shropshire denies. Wilson testifies 20 mph, judge fines $25 for violation of city speed limit. Appeal noted, county court to hear cases. city attorney Garza expects trial dates soon.

BT. Wilson Avenue L. L. Sheapshire Mr. Wilson Dastropshire Ani Buckley Shropshire Sage Nottes Ute County Court Au Lo Leonani Garza Dssishank Corporation Court Gald Garza Thi Mghoy Corre

Court Viewing Schedule Changes for Sea Lion Court

Police delay due to 8 30 am start. officers urge 8 am adjournment to end long morn shift. Night patrols wait until court adjourns, causing hardship. Chief Mavermann and Captains Ma Cahe Garza consulted. proposal to ask Judge Suckley and Prosecutor Garga to move start time to 8 am.

Corporation Court Delat Licely Mavermann Ma Cahe Garza

Clever Wife Keeps Family Peace With Postum

A letter from Washington recounts how coffee troubled a heart and stomach, while Postum offered a safe alternative. A neighbor with irritability found harmony after switching to Postum, and the writer urges readers to try the beverage as a reason for peace in the home.

Washington Umes Gall Hy Gure Will Pest Postum Butt Creek Mich Weillville

Antis Say No Battle Plans for Prohibition Fight

Houston November 2nd anti-prohibition leader says no action plan exists for the Dallas executive committee meeting tomorrow. He expects a determined fight to make the state dry and claims campaign details will be mapped at the Dallas conference. He believes the legislature will vote against all propositions.

Houston Tex Ters Dallas Willers

SHUN THE BONUS COST HEAVILY IN TRADE

A San Antonio visiting contributor argues local investors are harmed by promised benefits from a railroad development. He asserts capitalists burn local committees and urges readers to demand authentic public support, urging exchange of ads for factual input and to expose false promises. The letter critiques wealthier districts and calls for truthful, accountable investment locally.

Granta Amd Am San Antonio Tesses Griley Lenore

Herrera Sworn In As Commissioner

Antonio Herrera was sworn in as commissioner and entered the precinct's office this morning. He joined the commissioners' court with no prior agenda beyond approving a number of minor county accounts and unrelated matters anticipated for the session.

Herrera Antonio Herrera Commissioners’ Court Conamchmom

Armed With a Razor He Routs a Circus

In a Mexico City style incident on South Pecos Street Miguel Grcosto leaped into the ring during a circus performance and armed with a razor threatened the show, injuring nerves and shocking performers. Police court records note the ringmaster and several acts were affected, with Grcosto fined 95 dollars after the episode and jailed briefly for the disturbance.

Pecos Street Miguel Grcosto Zor Provandél Orcosto Mberal Qreoste Senorita Carmen Ita Tinea Dinene Snd Piquet Anonkuys Poatteemen Mirtines Orente

Injured Worker Sues Refining Company for 20000

Sanchez files suit against the Ref ining Company for 20000 alleging personal injuries on September 1 while employed as a laborer. He claims a foreman ordered him to tighten a nut on machinery when caught by a rapidly moving screw, tearing the tendon and flesh of his leg.

Sanchez of and Refining Company

Death Claims The Head Of Suanee Spairianhirs

David Honnaman of Cie University at the South Stave, Redmond, Va, died in an artery issue last night. He was 44 years old and considered a bromine ertueator in the south.

Spairianhirs David Honnaman Cie University Stave Redmond Wits

Woman Weighing 350 Pounds Dies in Pars

Pars, Tex Nov 37 Lizala Hicks aged 66 dies here this morning from stomach cancer. Hicks weighed about 340 pounds earlier and was known for her portly figure.

Pars Tex Lizala Hicks

Americans Lack Common Sense Says Western Healer

From New Yale World May 08 1908 loutish claims by L T Looper a Western healer now touring cities. He blames modern life for stomach disorders and urges slow meals fresh air and sun. He promotes Cooper's New Discovery as a cure and touts its nationwide drugstore availability.

L. T. Looper Cooper America Ian

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