This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
1
A fragment from a local item recalls social chatter in San Antonio. The text references J B Robinson, the Moore building, and Miss Blush, with casual remarks about suits and cash, then mentions Benjas Merman Layx and a social gathering after a badger fight, ending with a joke about a bricklayer and plasterer.
Judge Allen B. Parker arrived in Nashville from Cincinnati this morning to a large reception at Union Station. He will speak at the Ryman Auditorium this evening, delivering remarks before a capacity audience.
Mrs Thomas with her daughter left this morning over the Southern Pacific for San Francisco en route to Manila. They will visit Japan and other parts of the Far East with her son Captain Walter B Fraddin of the United States Army.
Women surged toward the House of Commons doors forcing officials to eject Mrs Travers Symons and trigger a ban on any nonofficials entering the building. Police mobilized across London as crowds gathered, with riot control measures and a large escort around Trafalgar Square during the disruption.
Officials of the Board of Health report wealthier residents resisting trash rules. Despite many complying, a significant portion fails to place garbage in cans for collection, instead piling it in backyards or alleys. Delinquents may face affidavits and police court action.
JL Kamps assistant to the president of Seasotra Air Line arrived in the city from the coast in a private car for a westward tour. He and his wife and Mrs W O Lee spoke of eastern conditions, noting signs of prosperity and the spread of the train of good days. Kamps avoided discussing Bryan or Taft and said he is not involved in politics. E N Corley of Dille Texas and Hi Tewna of Chicago arrived and stayed at the Menger.
A cadre of 19 soldiers from the Port Sant Houston area endured a grueling three day test ride for military selection. Amid noisy devices and sensory challenges, the participants faced eye and ear trials, dental checks, and mock wounds, all performed under the supervision of senior officers. After completion, they received insurance certificates and are scheduled to depart for a 30 mile ride to New Braunfels then on to Dezvin, returning to Houston on Friday. Officers listed include Col. Joseph H. Dorse, Col. Joseph Huston, Col. Lotus Niles, and others from cavalry, infantry, and artillery units.
J W Allen general freight agent of M K & T railroad headquartered in Dallas arrived in the city from Austin on business connected with the road. He conferred with General Freight Agent J C Mangham of Mississippi, commercial agent P H Coombe and other freight officials during his stay.
An advertisement touts Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets claiming digestion aid by dissolving in the mouth to improve stomach processing. It cites Lord Bacon’s metaphor about swallowing versus digesting, extols the product as superior to powders, and offers a 60 cent price with a free trial by mail from F A Stuart Co at 160 Stuart Building, Marshall, Michigan.
Daniel Sullivan, banker, defeated a county board of equalization ruling that added 240,100 to his property valuation. The Court of Appeals, in an opinion by Justice Nell, voided the board’s addition. The decision says the board lacked power to assess property for taxes and overturns prior injunctions and related cases across multiple counties.
The forecast suggests fair weather advancing across the east, south and southwest, with Tall Weather expected today and tomorrow. A low near Helena may move south to disrupt conditions, but this is unlikely. temperatures will rise tonight with clear to warmer conditions through Thursday.
Market reports scarce supplies and higher costs for many vegetables. Green corn remains in demand, while beans and pumpkins are popular. Tomatoes grow scarcer and prices for peas, beans, and fruit vary, with California fruit dominant in supply.
An old advertisement claims the product is a strong bitter tonic that cannot be tasted in the mouth yet is dissolved in stomach acids. It markets the tonic as suitable for both adults and children and positions it as the original and standard for 30 years, priced at 60 cents.
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including George KR Sanders with Mig Hettle B, Paschal William Getinder with Mrs. Sarah Bledsoe, Henry Watslovzick with Josephine Dilla, and other pairs. Several names appear garbled or misread, and a note mentions late arrivals at the Menger.
G H O & 8. 4 agent R L McKibble leaves for Eagle Pass and Dinz to arrange bull fights at C P Nias'on Sune day. A San Antonio excursion will escort McKibbin to oversee the affair. High round trip fare may draw many travelers to the Mexican border.
Miguel Ramires and Augustin Rubllenda were injured when they fell from a Worle building near River Avenue yesterday afternoon. Ramires suffered a dislocated left shoulder an ankle sprain and head injuries while Rubllenda had a broken arm and head injuries. A. O Shaughnessy of Houston accompanied by his wife witnessed the incident at the Mon ger apartments.
An advertisement asserts debility stems from catarrh and vows a Rexall Muc-Tone cure. It guarantees cure or no charge for trial medicine, promises quick relief, and promotes two bottle sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00, from Bexar Drug Co in San Antonio, Texas.
Count Gon de Castano has received an offer of six hundred dollars per week to appear in vaudeville. Boni Worth would likely command large sums, with industry chatter noting the scale of engagements and potential for a rival bid shaping booking plans.
Fort Worth Texas report says Avengon a New York promoter and the owner of nearly 1,000,000 Korea of Texas land met President Trumbull of the Denver road. Swenson confirms the Rock Island line will extend from Graham to Stamford, guaranteeing the Stamford rail link about 200 miles northwest.
Fiteh will resume duties tomorrow as southwestern passenger agent for the Missouri Pacific Railway. He is expected to arrive today to arrange for taking charge and will leave the U S and G N office. The office was abolished months ago when the same representative served here, and it has been recreated amid increased local business.
Civil service examinations announced for this city on October 28 and 23, November 2 for Preparator in the Bureau of Entomology, Department of Agriculture at $30 monthly. November for Electrical Engineer in the Technical Branch at $1620 to $2000 yearly. November for Chief Cattle and Grain.
An interdepartmental move shows salaries changing from 2500 for two years under a military to agriculture adjustment. November 9 lists an Assistant in Agricultural Education with the Department of Agriculture earning from 1409 to 1806 annually, effective November 1. A United States penitentiary worker in Leavenworth, Kansas, is noted with a salary of 200 dollars per month.
A proposed movement ban on diseased cattle into Texas aims to curb tuberculosis. The matter will be reviewed at the live stock sanitary commission meeting in Fort Worth on October 27, with Dr J H Wilson and A B Gage among participants.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.