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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
8
In New Orleans on October 44 the international missionary convention of the Church of Christ debated temperance and church extension. A strong appeal urged better care of ministers, led by Rev. Stattver of Indiana.
San Francisco reports Pope Pius X sent an autograph letter to Archbishop Riordan for California Catholics silver jubilee celebrations. Rome’s message urged continued leadership of the coast church. Pontifical Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral drew seven bishops and over 200 clergy.
Car fancy apples advertised for pickup at Crane's warehouse located at corner Medina and Mata Imoras streets. Citizens urged to bring wagons and contact by phone 3468. Local notice aims to gather buyers and transport.
Mayor Bryan Callaghan issues notice that the Board of Equalization will meet in City Hall room 15 on Monday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to hear all appeals of city assessor property assessments for the fiscal year ending May 31, 1908. The session will continue until all appeals are resolved, and no further petitions will be considered after adjournment. City Clerk Fred Pribe and the mayor announce.
Defense recalls Dr Balde-Sarelli and presents earlier trial testimony about the knife used in the killing. Witnesses describe a pocket knife and a snake blade, with clashes over whether it was a small knife or a larger tool. The district attorney challenges the defense's interpretation as testimonies unfold in the ongoing proceedings.
A buzzy ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a fast acting liver remedy and laxative. It claims to cure chronic liver trouble with jaundice pimples and blotches and offers a free sample by mail to prove its pleasant taste and efficacy. Includes testimonials from Indianapolis and Jackson and urges readers to request the free bottle.
Counsel for the defendant recounted the knife incident with a wet blade from police headquarters. He described encounters with Davies and Frost near the Frost bar, Ira finding the knife, and the blade’s journey via a grating to a cellar then to a nearby smith for repairs as Benson’s fears were not substantiated. The trial continues tomorrow.
A bomb exploded early today at the New York Taxical company yard on 7th Avenue, shaking nearby blocks and injuring none. The blast, aimed at stirring public sentiment, followed a chauffeur strike as guild leaders blame unknown agitators and warn against anti union forces.
Special to The Eight Waxahachie Texas October 14 Sam Hardin was convicted in county court today for violating the local option law. He was fined 1l and given thirty days in jail.
Berlin reports two missing contesters in the balloon race that began Sunday. The Spanish Castilla fell into the sea six miles north of Helgoland. Pilot Montoye and assistant Hebero were rescued by a fishing boat. Fourteen German torpedo boats search the North Sea for the missing craft.
County commissioners approve a new elevator replacing an older unit in the courthouse and direct the ad for bids. A sum of 100 dollars is moved from the day fund to other funds. The treasurer is instructed to place 1090 dollars of the levy into the precinct funds of each of the four commissioners’ precincts.
A Waxahachie jury in district court awarded 0. L. WTkyflete against the Houston and Texas Contract $71,000 after a train engine injured his arm. The verdict followed a suit claiming the accident damaged his right limb and earning capacity.
San Antonio Texas October 9 1908 sealed bids due November 1908 at 13 o’clock for signs poles brackets and appurtenances to be delivered fob San Antonio. Bids include price per thousand signs and price for arch signs plus deposits of 250 dollars as good faith. City reserves right to reject all bids and bids must meet specification names Bryan Callaghan and Fred Tries city clerk.
G. W. Deutg and he, of Latado, are at the Angelus. C. B. Moling, of Houston, is at the Benger.
The Episcopal Church group Motherhood of St Lawrence opened its silver jubilee convention in Milwaukee as delegates discuss the spread of Christ's Kingdom among young men and church work across the West.
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