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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1904

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Prohibitionists at Work to Make Good Showlog

Prohibition activists in Waco on October 16 circulate posters urging support for the Prohibition party. They aim to push the party line into law and mobilize voters by stressing enforcement and broader social reform. W. D. Techbon, a gubernatorial candidate, calls for open turnout to advance the prohibition platform.

Waco Pex Govasion Qhiadeitentian Prohibiton Pany Taras Polfsiad Ferdare W. D. Teck- Bon

RAND JURY CHARGES AGAINST GAMING IN TEXAS COUNTY

Waco Oct 15 The grand jury adjourned after four weeks of work condemning gambling enforcement led by County Attorney C H Cross Deputy Constable Guy McNanvars and Minor Moore The jury urged more careful road work noting county officials believed gambling was suppressed with limited effort and criticized local enforcement The panel also addressed road maintenance and urban matters including a note on taxpayers and local business ads Commentary in the term mentioned various local offices and services

Pecia Waco Tex Tannen County C. H. Croas Guy McNanvars Munties Minor Moore Mn Bola Oterdéerd Koineyei Mrarsearn Ware Recuine

Joyway selection for Midway at San Antonio fair episode

A three person committee met at the association office at 4:90 yesterday to decide the Midway display. Joyway, selected on Rosera Jones of 16 Cypreraetree, is favored after a lengthy vote. The event includes a charity prize, a baby show, and a Friday baseball game featuring local doctors and lawyers. Secretary Vance travels to Dallas for rate discussions while plans push for a grand attendance and a strong cattle and horse show component.

San Antonio Bugan Bt. Lens Rosera Jones Vo, Lewyers Ortooby Lawgste Elty Ray Ates Joon Charitine Fance Belfer Deas Az Tngislaturs Jeter Menp Era Marshall Wicks Uraing Lanham Hogs Wien Dallas Vance Polnter Alto Nes Trush Katy Southern Pacific Houston Galveston Daling Fort Worth A. OG. U Getohar Grand Lodge

Nallan Celebration In Full Blast By Italian Colony

The Italian colony marks the Amerca discovery anniversary with a 4:20 PM march from Alazio Diina, Prof BF Bilani leading a band aboard special-cats to the Springa 40 event. Prof L Picone presided, delivering analyses and speeches amid American and Italian flags, lanterns along the walls, and a grand fire. Yorley P Brown opened with a brief address as Vive Italia and Vive Colombo echoed, followed by music from Prof F Mani’s band and a ball that drew a well-attended crowd. The event featured a ball committee including J Tubiolo and J Barcel, with preparations by Brigada and local sponsors.

I Talian Alazio Diina Bilani Amerca L. Picone National America Italy Dy Hon Yorley P. Brown Ithila Colombo Zee F. Mani Beloptions Roussvelt Emmanuel Mobo Fant- Alght J. Tubiolo Iflogr Ena Fy ‘Chiadé H. Broggs

Local fair showcases horse breeding and art exhibits

The county fair opens with strong horse breeding shows led by prominent breeders and a competitive army worm discussion. Art department head Signor Coppin reports several citizens planning art donations and exhibitions, with volunteers preparing framed works for the event.

Signor PF. Coppin Tim Samateurk ramaMe Denanmont

Women Who Live Well bake better bread and cakes

The article notes women who live well focus on baked goods they buy locally and admit they can bake superior items while blaming high prices and limited time. It highlights competition with others and suggests they avoid duplicating costly methods.

Traction Company to Rebuild Holton Street Tracks

The Traction Company will rebuild switches and tracks on Holton Street from Aisin Avenue to Flore Street using hardened steel parts. Work is expected to take four or five days with government Hill-Prospect Hill and P depot cars running both ways over Soledad and Houston streets to Main Plain and Military Plaza. Local routes on Flores, Flores streets, and San Pedro avenue will operate with some detours during the project.

Sill Deg Holton Street Aisin Avenue Flore Street Hilteira the & P Soledad Street Houston Street Main Plain South Heights Golind Gid Fouth Alamo Florey Military Plaza Flores Streets Nolon Soledad San Pedro Avenue Cara San Padre Ayanun Holkston Street Maténd Gulag Dewa Avetiug

Memoriam for Mina Warren Honored by School Board

A memorial resolution honors Mina Nolita M. Warren, praising her virtuous life and loyal service as a beloved laborer and friend. The document expresses deep sympathy to her relatives and notes Governor and local officials’ searing loss while calling for publication of the resolution in the local press.

Mina Nolita M.warren Arnold Worth Rymington Bama Allensworth

Joint Birthday Celebrations Mentioned Across Local Socials

The notice describes multiple birthday gatherings with Mrs. Der saloon and Mr. Moreklin plus Mrs. Desaloa hosting joint events. It notes friendly attendance, party mood, and upcoming sale advertisements from Thos Goggan & Bros at 208 Haw Howson street, highlighting removal sale items and machine work services.

Inquiry on Beef Trust Prices and Labor Letters

New York reports letters from cattle raisers to the Labor Department seek opinions on why high beef prices reach consumers while hook prices remain low. Abstracts of evidence show packers’ profits rising due to centralized administration, with consumer costs climbing for meat products.

New York Washington Sayn Department Labor Ratalng -Reatint Wweittan Congress Cattla Beef Trust Owell

Sidewalks on Top of the Skyscrapers Vision

A garbled New York piece envisions future city streets with sidewalks on top of tall buildings. A wary observer predicts wind and light reflection, suggesting pedestrians above the streets while towers host continuous internal activity. Advertises stock offerings by Gordon & Bros.

New York

Negro mans own lawyer in burglary cases

A news item reports that an African American man acted as his own attorney in burglary cases during a criminal street court week. He was allowed to defend himself and to file his own docket. in two prior trials he received four years in the penitentiary. He appeared undeterred and spent much time preparing for new hearings.

Negro Horaton, Tey Etret Court Tls Egto Ke’ Hyde Adligatoy Han Fftsen Cade

Grave of John Jay Not to Be Disturbed in NY

Report that John Jay’s grave and family tombs would be moved by a Jay estate purchase on Beaton Post road prompted lawyers to deny any burial site removal. They said the cemetery and land deed reserve the Jay family burial ground forever and no provision exists to disturb the graves. The dispute centers on claims about lineage burials moved from New York to Jay grounds.

New York Jay Beaton Post Road Elf John Jay United States Use Estate Furtharmore Budlea Attiof Bis New York City Kye

Smith Photographer Ad at 293 East Houston Street

Advertisement for a first class photography studio by Smith in the city, located at 293 East Houston Street, claiming high quality work and urging investment in diamonds with Emerson & M1 as appears in the fragmentary copy.

Smith East Houston Street

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