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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
1
Beechoven hall hosts a large Democratic rally headlined by B Kleterg of Austin Jade Watters of Hontsos and J F Onion with C A Goethe presiding. Local speakers will join a brass band in an evening aimed at energizing a long awaited campaign push.
Police records show a quiet night in Prospect with only three arrests between 10 PM and 6 AM. Acting Sergeant Joe Kohr noted officers had little to do, indicating a unusually calm period for the precinct.
A damaged OCR text promotes a supposed nonalcoholic beverage claiming purity and healthful qualities. It asserts no preservatives and alcohol content under one percent, noting legality and licensing and markets through growers and dealers, but the text is garbled and uncertain.
Tayon tonight will be a busy one for it. It never fails that when Friday Merit is a quiet one Saturday night is generally one of the busiest for the officers.
Various fraternal lodge gatherings and labor union meetings scheduled in San Antonio and nearby halls. Groups include San Antonio Gourcil No 16, Ladies of the Maccabees, Woodmen, Union Labor, United Brewery Workers No 742, Bakers union No 68, and the Trades Council venues with times noted for tonight and tomorrow.
Birth announcements list several newborns with parents and addresses including Gilet at 300 Callaghan avenue. a girl born Oct 15 to Louis Bourgeon at 43 Delgado street. a boy born Oct 14 to Baragas at 936 Cameron street. a boy born Oct 5 to Wallace at 239 Micafou street. a boy born Oct 15 to Jesus Teratez at 116 Connelly street. and a boy born Oct 15 to John Schinian at 305 Montana street.
W C Moore of Hanston named defendant in suit filed in Mintagorda County seeking 2,000,000 dollars in damages and injunction with a receiver, alleging interference with oil operations at the Markhar field. Plaintiffs claim defendants, including Hardy Oil Co of San Antonio, possess land and oil claims without accounting for proceeds. Several California residents listed as counsel or defendants.
A leading San Antonio family displayed a driving horse at Vollrath's Draekenith shop on South Flores street, where the animal drew curious questions about its behavior. Herman Stancke of Staacks Bros. Vehicle Co. and an unnamed narrator recalled a country drive in a phartony bought locally, noting how wives influence driving pace and the highway reminiscence.
Mayor Bryan Callaghan announces the board of equalization will meet in room 13 city hall on Monday November 2 to review appeals from city assessor claims and all property assessments for the year ending May 31 1908. The board sits daily from 9 am to 5 pm except Sundays holidays and adjourns after 60 days. Neither council nor assessment committee will review assessments after the board adjourns. Pred Fries, City Clerk. Okear Puppe's orchestra 8741.
An ad touts Wine of Cardui as a remedy for weakness and tiredness in women and some men. A Raleigh North Carolina reader, Annie Vaughan, credits the medicine with saving her life after lasting illness and fatigue, noting improvement after five bottles.
Charles H Yale presents the Everlasting Devil's Auction at the Empire with a new scene The Magic Picture Gallery and two new tricks including Odd mechanical effects and Swane leaps The European sensation Unters and Lunatics returns as a standout feature along with Lovers for Lubaties and a breezy western drama Binco of Avinoun Reserve seats now for a wholesome affordable evening at the Roburt Burgess players showhouse
Scene from The Devil's Auction at the Grand tonight and tomorrow will undoubtably stand among the best yet presented. It will also appear next Saturday and Sunday matinee Welty and Sunday. The play features clever aleidoscopic performances by Chay M Yale with increasingly intricate scenes introduced in this popular stage play. Mr Yale notes this is the twenty fifth edition.
A fragment ad claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills ease headaches rheumatism and neuralgia with almost instant relief and no after effects. It touts a pleasant tablet sold by druggists at 25 cents for 25 doses, with testimonials from users in Upper Alton and others, urging trial with a money back promise if not helpful.
Crowded crowds at the Big Tent Theater last night welcomed the Southern drama Sawnee River for its second appearance. Migg Melt Palmer starred as the kind girl with standout support from Richard Lesterge Joe Patton as the half-witted boy and Tam Murray as the old mummy. Ezekiel Morse delivered a fine turn as the old misfit. Sunday matinee and night will feature Tennessee’s Partner with Miss Palmer leading a full cast to introduce new specialties between acts.
The Obiany Fiend also known as Tha Opium Fiend plays at the Grand Opera House Monday night October 19. A strong Western drama praised for its emotional portrayal and top cast including Nick Baker C Copper Ward Richard Carlyle and Miss Mitinio Wardell. The Copeland attraction runs for one night only with a capable company led by manager Caneland.
Ms Annie Trobertson plans four B room dwellings on Sun Street east side ih. Cosme Lopez adds a shed and gallery extension on Colla Street north side for 75 dollars. Victoriana Dies seeks a Broom dwelling on Furbish Avenue north side for 200 dollars. H Shidgey proposes two d room dwellings and sheds on North Ca tal street for 31000. Mrs Mi Drodngoole arranges a separate on Hays Street north side for 75. Bonache to add a one room partition on Wr ie Street west side for 20. Van Téel plans a hive house on Camp Street south side. R G Thomas relocates a house to Callaghan Avenue north side.
Mrs Annie Campbell aged 33, cause heart disease. Joseph Winter 58, hemorrhage. May Torre 18, carisis. Addresses include 630 East voni meres street, 62 Wyatting street, Houston Texas. Interments at various cemeteries San Antonio area and Alamo Masvale cemetery.
A blaze at the southwestern insane asylum last night caused damage exceeding 100 dollars before being extinguished. The fire started near the slaughterhouse adjacent to the main buildings and involved hallways and staff areas, with hose company crews quickly bringing it under control.
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