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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

6

Mexican lines make rate pact expands cross border rail traffic

Official advices announce a pact between National Lines of Mexico and Mexican Central for interchange of one way and round trip passenger traffic at Monterey and San Luis Potosi. Muenzepbberger, the National Lines’ agent, in town, circulated schedules of extensive rates. Post Office clerk quits. Hred McGowan resigns as clock in the local post office and plans to embark soon.

National Lines Mexico Mexican Central Railway Monterey San Lus Potosi Muenzepbberger Maxico San-Luis Potosi Dre United States Muessenbergzer Hred McGowan Reaville

THREE COURTS OPEN AFTER THREE MONTHS DELAY

After three months, the three district courts convened, with many suits dismissed for want of prosecution as absent attorneys failed to appear. In the Thirty-seventh district, a grand jury was impaneled, and in the Thirty-seventh district, Norton versus G H and 9 A railroad proceeds to trial before July. The civil appeals court will convene tomorrow with opinions expected.

J. R. Norton Court of Civil Appeals

FLOG WHITE MEN AND NEGROES AT TAYLOR

A Taylor special reports two white men and two Black men flogged and driven from town by a citizen group. The white men claimed to be isbor agents for Brady offering 1.25 per hundred pounds to cotton pickers. The Black workers threatened to strike over wages before removal.

Taylor Isbor Brady

Birth Announcements From Local Residents

Birth notices list several newborns including a girl to Mr and Mrs Heyman Sehllever of 18 Nevada Street, a boy to Mr and Mrs Frank Toy of Na s3, a girl to Mr and Mrs John Tudabsam of 403 Tofizna 'atrost, and additional children announced for Van Raup, Mey Lagledar, and Garcia families with addresses on nearby streets.

Yo' Uy D. P. Builivan West Marshall Heyman Sehllever Navada Treet Frank Toy Aed Aga John Tudabsam Tofizna ‘Atrost and My van Raup Mitambrox Street Andy Mey Lagledar Mys Qaltinan Atrest Mes Garcia Routh Livade Street

Daughters of the Republic event day at fair grounds

crowds fill the San Antonio International Fair as Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps day unfolds. Daughters of the Republic participate in morning exercises in the auditorium, with band concerts, races, and fireworks later.

Daughters of the Republic Gates Opan Daughters of the Republia Dia M. Bann Youieville Ihm Wilson San Antonio

Grand Army Day honors veterans with San Antonio welcome

Visiting G A R veterans arrive at 10 20 am to the exposition grounds greeted by the First Artillery Band of Mexico. Gen Albert Myer and Dr N Whittaker preside as speakers praising veteran fidelity and the Women's Relief Corps while students perform Civil War era recitations and songs.

Grand Army Mexico Exposition Albert Myer Texas N. Whittaker M. J. Arnold Senge Bal the Republic Thalv Hyer &S Dr Whittaker Arnald San Antonio Grand Army of the Republic Arnold Arnold Spate Lnva Indies Women’s Relief Corps Women's Relief Garza Whitaker Light Brigade Hsther Mithls Lide Brown Hazel Rivay Barbara Tipeley Mariog Bessie Pape Helen Carhart Mighd Vna Talesana G. A. A. Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps Falr

Taft Tours Missouri Ends Stop at St Louis

Taft's Missouri trip closed with a large program of events in St Louis and Warrenton and St Charles. He planned an extended address to supporters at the Galousom, a parade, and an evening appearance, following a day filled with short ceremonies.

Taft Missouri ST. Louis Louis Mothet Moburly Moxten Warrenton St. Charles Noo Wil Wal

Burglar at Large Loots Store on West Commerce

A front door burglary occurred at Theodore Magott’s store at 814 West Commerce. Officer Sam Vernon noted the panel sawed out and the shop ransacked between 3:30 and 4:00 AM. Missing items include shoes stockings and handkerchiefs, plus stamps and an insurance card found later. The burglars avoided unfinished goods and cigars, and left the cash register as Magott typically closes with the money removed.

Theodore Magott West Commerce Street Sam Vernon Mag- Bolt Pet UN Tie Store Bning

Burglar Tails Fort Window Break in Wymer Home

Burglars sought entry at 222 Layer Street, breaking a window and door panel with a bit and augur. Mrs Wymer woke to theft of $15 from a dresser top, purse taken, while Mr Wymer ill. screen cut, window left ajar. An attempted entry at B S Lewis’s home occurred as well. Jesus Trejo faces theft charges in county court.

Wymer Jesus Trejo Trelo Dua Vonmer Trejo

Battery moves to Fort San Houston for new post

Third Meld artillery crews ordered to post at Fort Late Houston from Fort Snelling will travel today over the T railroad. The organization with 109 enlisted and one officer left Fort Snelling Sunday, boosting Yor San Houston artillery to over 400 men. Captain Fred Austr ian regimental adjutant is to be reassigned to command Battery C.

Fort Late Houston Fort Snelling the & T

Jewelry theft arrest shocks city prison hold

Ivan Martines was arrested by Ly heeman Stowe last night and found to have an high possessionable conviction of jewelry. He is held pending investigation and will not account for how he obtained watches bracelets rings and other items.

Ivan Martines Lyheeman Stowe Martines

Postum Cereal Proves Harsh Coffee Habit Breaker

A reader letter from a Wash housewife recounts coffee as a druglike habit harming heart and nerves. She credits Postum with curing headaches and nervousness after weeks, noting she feels better and healthier without coffee. The piece cites testimonials and references The Road to Wellville.

Cuffeine Pam X Reison Postum Co Battiy Crewk Mich Wellville

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Directoire Latins Iil Post Bose Binaye Bougtt Veterans and Woman's Relief’ Corps Martin J, Arnold United States Revenue Anheuser-Busot Joske’s Theodore Maggot M. Wymen Surglar Theodore Magoth Commerce Street Wormer Layer Street Lewis Tarver Street Sena Pride SAN Antonio Beer Fostum Cereal Co., Ltd Batile Creek, Mich U.S. A
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