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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

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Lohmueller Team Takes Two Games

Lohmueller team captures both ends of a Turner Bowling League twin bill, beating Natchez and Lowther’s Netihaz in a tough doubleheader. Jessa Oppenheimer led with three splashes in the second game, as Lohmueller’s Comanches rolled 320 to Natchez 291, while Lohmueller 86 78 and Lowther 37 both contributed strong scores in a hard-fought first win.

Lohmueller Lowther Turner Lohmuellers Comanches Netchaz Ue Natchez Jessa Oppenbsimer John Duliing Lohmweller Lohmwelier Dineuy Leohenteller Oppenheimer Fuex Scholl Wantaloubau A Tolle R- Herweck Siodal Gearges Duuinig Ant Frockner Natehoz Goo Aehnefer Kock Fritze Hoeling dJungkind Fentiman Vander Strattsn Mueller

Battle of the Pins at Beethoven hall and Turner notices

Sapa team trained two hours at Beethoven hall as Turner hall hosts a meeting for captains to fill vacancies. Turner Ladies met to elect captains, addressing resignations of Mia, Ed, Gutzelt, and Mia Clara Wietenfeld within the Net Vault.

Sapa Beethoven Hall Turner Serdon Turner Hall Egleet Mia Ed, Gutzelt Mia Clara Wietenfeld

Local college football and baseball items teased for coming games

A string of brief local sports notes describes Laurel Heights missing a preliminary game against Mission Field due to a date misunderstanding, with a possible reschedule. Independents plan a tough three day schedule, UW CG and Professionals draw a crowd at park baseball, and Teffries-Schahard may meet Bud Myers next week. West Texas football faces the second University of Texas lean at the first grounds with a downtown town event likely amid a busy fair for football and related contests.

Laurel Heights Mission Field West Texas University of Texas

Mystery Identity of Dead Man Stuns Texas Town

In Marlon Texas investigators seek the identity of a young white man who died after collapsing at a section house. He claimed to head toward San Antonio to help a dying wife, had no money, and wore a pale suit. Tattooed arms and scant clues hinder identification. The man, about five feet seven, 130 to 140 pounds, aged 25 to 30, died shortly after his condition worsened. his body was found later that day.

Marlon Tex Vfsiters Imag San Antonio Southern Pacific

Finish of National Race Heart Breaking Finish

New York October 4 Greater uncertainty dominates the pursuit of the National League pennant after yesterday's doubleheader. Pittsburgh surged into first barely ahead of New York, with Chicago close behind. The percentage table now shows less than two full points separating the top three leaders.

New York Pittsburg Chicago

Standings and scores from scattered baseball games

The standings show Pittsburg at the top with 97 wins and 638 losses, followed by New York and Philadelphia among others. Game summaries list batters and pitchers across multiple cities including St Louis Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago and Boston with results and box scores for each matchup.

Plyd Loat P. G Pittsburg New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St. Lona

Gridiron at the fair struggles to reach playable condition

The supply nearly exhausted and morning preparations delayed the gridiron. Workers faced access issues, but fair officials made a cheaper effort to ready the field for today’s game. Further improvements are expected for upcoming contests.

Fair admission reduced for late entrants at international fair

The admission fee to the International fair has been reduced to 25 cents for all admissions after 8 o'clock on each day of the fair.

Exciting Moments in Sixth Day Racing at West Texas Track

The sixth day featured King W5 the favored newcomer in race one, winning by several lengths as Vincentio and others faded. Retcott upset at 20 to 1 in race four, while favorites generally held form. Cedar Lodge and Straight Talk claimed places in key sprints. Final results listed include King W5, Gladya Loulee, Itan, Reticant, Straight Talk, and Miss Toray with several other runners noted in the crowded card.

Texas Cow Pony King Vincentio Poet Retcott Itan Brooks Hiram Ben Wemsley Ally Wool Nephina Tidwina Lowe Lista Joy Lowe Katherine Murphy Pless Sansamon Bonile

Renovated Garments Create Fresh Fashion Look

A description praises Sasha's refreshed wardrobe showing outfits from ostrich feather to dainty skirt as brand new. The text claims every item is not what it appears and credits the cleaners for a delightful freshness, noting planned or dyed fabrics and overall stylish effect.

Sasha Penkon Faw

Awards in Needlework at the Fair Grounds

Women over 60 at the fairgrounds display needlework across categories. Honorees include Miss Annie Icke for knitting, Mrs. E. J. M. Hurd and Miss Janet Brown for hand sewing, Mrs. J. M. Lee for machine getting and bias work, Mrs. F. M. Swift for zawn work, Mrs. J. M. Lee for dyed not lace, and Mrs. A. M. Bennett for many pieces. Prize winners span embroidery, quilting, and rag home made crafts, with several first and second awards listed.

Nedate Fair Grounds Annie Icke E. J. M. Hurd A M. Bennett Janet Brown Machina Geting J. M. Lee Benistiteh Ing F.M. Swift Zawn Mr. Lee Diayn Work J. M Lee Taee A. M. Bennett Ade 0. M. Tee J. C. Brousseau Mary A Bishop B. M. Tester Secord A. WT. Bennett Myre J. Les M . M. Yoo Mra. N Russell Gohmort Mira. M M. Lee J, M Tee

Williams Fire Racks Up 750000 Loss In Albuquerque

A daytime blaze in Albuquerque destroys a block of buildings in the business district. Estimated losses total 750000 with property damage around 160000. A wholesale house, Na bill Bros., was burned as flames swept through the area, cutting power to the Santa Fe station and disrupting maintenance routes.

Albuquerque N. MM Tira Willome Aviz Santa Fe Nabill Bros

Coat Stolen From Lunch Room Leads to Juvenile Court

A man misplaced his overcoat in an Alamo Fizza lunch room last night. Police arrested Herbert and Pisher Horn Byrne Herlson Marshall and Twillyy Warren, all under 18. They were charged with mischievous mischief and remanded to the juvenile court after a brief hearing.

Schnim Alamo Fizza Herbert Pisher Horn Byrne Herlson Marshall Twillyy Warren Corporation Court Asis

Auto Driver Fined in Corporation Court

RW Carr was fined 25 dollars in the corporation court for reckless driving after a near collision at Alamo and Commerce streets. The flagman JB Wood testified the car was driven slowly and under control, but the complaint was supported by police tests. The matter centers on the evening incident and the driver’s assertion of safety.

RW. Carr Corporation JB. Wood Traction Empany Alamo and Commerce Streets Carr Joan Ahr

Twelve Killed in Fight with Moros

Manila dispatch reports a Mindanao engagement where a Scout company of about 50 Moros attacked Atjun outpost. In the first onslaught one scout killed and two wounded. The company rallied and repelled the attack but suffered nine native deaths and several more injuries.

Manila P. I Minduno

Baby wins prize at fair contest for pretties

Mr and Mrs W P Covington of Starr Street congratulate their infant son John Irvin Covington winner in the baby show at the international fair. The boy under ten months took top prize with a close finish over his nearest competitor.

W. P. Covington Starr Streat

Lodger and Clerk Row in West Commerce Hotel Fight

Prank Nolan hotel clerk and A R Shuffles were involved in a scuffle over lodging accommodations. Nolan said he restrained Shuffles during a disturbance in Shuffles room. Nolan was dismissed while Shuffles was fined. Separately a 1903 Texas departure seek proposal for Leon Springs storehouse construction was announced by the Office of the Chief Quartermaster with bids due October 10, 1908.

Nolan Clark Wust West Commerce Strat Mornes A. R. Shuffles Dyuik Shuffles Department of Texas San Antonio Texas Leon Springs Military Reservation Leon Springs Cot. Jno. L Clem

Man Mourns Missing $100 at Denton Fair Grounds

William Henson of Denton, a farmer, reports losing a $100 pocketbook from his coat while alighting from a streetcar at the rain-soaked grounds yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock. He did not notify authorities, believing the money was misplaced, not stolen, and suspects the loss may have occurred in a downtown store before heading to the fair.

William Henson Denton Cox Ie Bouauld Fair Grounds

Houston man plans illegal destruction scheme

A fragmentary Houston notice describes a Black individual asserting ownership of a two-tub Buck machine claimed to destroy a Boll wer vilé. It mentions a box with four protruding parts and an interior container holding ignitable chemicals, allegedly using lights to attract targets and release fumes.

Houston Tex Charley-Lot

Cholera Germs Found in St Petersburg Water

St Petersburg reports a bacteriological examination showing the presence of cholera in the water supplying Wieber’s quarters. Nicholai Pavitati-Guvaneky, a professor of meteorology at the university, died yesterday of cholera.

ST. Petersburg Wiebers Nicholai Pavitati-Guvaneky Uetle Tation of Higher Learning

Notice to Tax Payers in San Antonio 1908

Notice to taxpayers announces the Board of Equalization will meet at the city hall assessors office on Monday November 2 to review appeals from the city assessor and to consider assessments for the fiscal year ending May 8, 1908. The board sits daily 9am to 5pm, excluding holidays, and will complete within 60 days. Bryan Callaghan, Mayor. Fred Fries, Attest.

City of San Antonio Texas Board of Equalization Toen City Hall Agnessor Bryan Callaghan

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