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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1908

Page

4

Truel in Saloon Ends With Fines and Arrests

Pedro Pena, an aged Mexican, was struck near the right eye in a saloon brawl. Pena and Franci se Rivas were arrested on charges of engaging in the affray. Rivas claimed Pena had abused him. Pena denied cause. Pena fined ten dollars. Rivas fined. Donato Te Ange, a loner, fined three dollars in the police court today.

Pedro Pena Pena Francise Rivas Rives Rivas Donato Te Ange

No Need of the Knife Public Endorsement in Austin

A public statement by Will Mar from 1123 Navaguta Street Austin claims Dr La Fayette cured him of appendicitis with the Star treatment, negating surgery. He praises the doctor for relieving pain in 36 days and saving hospital risk and expense, noting many similar Austin cases. Offices at the Menger draw many visitors.

Mayette Agg de la Pfayette Austin la Fayette the Menger Mits

Public altercation charge and city notices scorch row

A fragmentary report notes a charge of fighting in a public place involving De Angel and Tarrina amid disputed testimony. The piece mentions Harmony Hall and a piano tuner, plus a San Antonio meeting and a lumber bid notice with details about street signs and bids due November 1 1908.

de Angel Palvoliman Frohoese Tarrina

Three Dig Way Out Of Waco Calaboose

Ex capes from Uneevilabeoge escape. Three dig their way out of a Waco calaboose today. One escapee is Himer Morris, formerly jailed in Bell County for a scenic to mir ror. Two others remain at large, details fragmentary and unclear.

Waco Pex Himer Morris Bell County

Notre Dame Lady’s Appeal for Home Treatment

A Notre Dame woman offers home treatment for rheumatism arthritis neuralgia and related pains. She claims her simple remedy cures these issues without clint visits and invites readers to write for proof at Summers Box B Notre Dame.

Elise Helly Jane Summers Box Notre Dame

Fort Worth cattle market reports steady tones and hogs change

Fort Worth cattle market notes a steady tone across steers and cows with top figures around 3.60 for cattle and softer prices for hogs. Movement includes hogs at lower prices and calves steady, while other livestock show mixed demand and pricing in the Fort Worth market column.

Fort Worth Tex

Taft Campaign Holds North Carolina Push

In Salisbury New Jersey on October 173 Judge Taft urged that Taft will carry North Carolina. He attacked Cox and rivals while promising campaign tours in the state and upcoming meetings at Talis Polis Greenshoy and in Danville and Richmond.

Taft North Carolina Salsbury J. Edward Cox Wanker Munu Taather Higa Point Repulit Contestet Toms Hendardonville Nomines Hentenadh Soxeros Tath Danville Richmond

Bids Sought for City Street Sweeping Machines

The city of San Antonio invites sealed bids for furnishing two street sweeping machines. Bids must be received by 10 o clock a.m. October 28, 1908, at the city clerk’s office. Enclose a description of machines offered. Mayor Bryan Callaghan and City Clerk Fred Prins sign notice.

Autonio Tex Seid Cuy Bat Autonia San Antonio Jiryan Callaghan Fred. Prins Clark

Cornerstone Laying at Calvary Baptist Church

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Calvary Baptist Church at Pine and Hayes streets featured Rev R F Stokes guiding the events with con consisting remarks by Rev W H Price ex pastor and other clergy from Riverside, South Side and Prospect Hill. The old and new church aims to serve a small congregation and anticipate first services on the new year.

Pine Hayes R. F. Stokes J. ‘Wy Gillon Dallas W. H. Price J. ‘T. Bell Riverside Brittet H. B. Woodward South Side Church T. W. Neal Prospect Hill

Dreiss Hill Petition Ready for Council

A village meeting at Sturche's hall approved filing, to form an improvement district along East Cammerne Street Walnut to East Cornerne and Monumental, Dakota, and South Pine streets. Five residents signed to exclude their blocks to save taxes. Otto Zir requested his name be removed from the petition. The next council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24.

Sturche's Wussieus Surceas Pro Ictvict Volo Gily Council Cammerne Street Walnut Coirnerne Street Monumental Street Euth Dakota Stat Dakota Street Pine Soh Pine Street Hevada Street Mevada Blackberry Street Haskherry Dakata Whiput Walmit Cammerne Otto Zir Perm Inh Werneseay Otober

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

J Finder Smartt and Minnie Roa Andrew receive a marriage license. Issiore Goodman and Jenie Rhein Alreio couple approved. Vila and Carlota Lucia iL also listed with another party W Jatkson and Anita Lee.

J. Finder Smartt Minnie Roa Andrew Issiore Goodman Jenie Rhein Alreio’ Vila Carlota Lucia Il W Jatkson Cohr Anita Lee Cal

Gunboat Yankton Reported Missing at Sea

Tokyo dispatches say the Yankton has not been sighted or unearthed near this hour and there is unease. Yokohama reports no wireless contact with Jepranley aboard. The Yankton left Olongapo on October 10 for Yokohama to join the fleet.

Yanikton Yokowama Shev Jepranley Olongapo Yoloama

Resignation Letters Stir San Antonio Pulpit

Rev W W Wharton of the First Christian church resigned recently and faced a final decision day. He is in Victoria pursuing a business deal but has many local friends hoping for a reconsideration of his pastorate. The church votes tomorrow on appointing a successor after his uncertain future.

W. W. Wharton First Christian Church Wiharton Victoria Wharton San Antonio Bett Jolee

Velix Velaveo Faces Bulls From Zaratecse and Diuraigo

Sunday events feature Velix Velaveo the famous Matador and fellow Spaniard facing bulls from Zaratecse and Diuraigo. The program lists an evening show at Gan Antonio with Velaveo and companions, odd text notes a pond trip priced at $2.

At & J Diaz Mexica Velix Velaveo Zaratecse Diuraigo_mountaine Antonio At & Am Teluralag

Cattle Commission Reports Work Done In Austin

Lovestock Commissioners Wilson and Gage report today that prosecutions for violations have continued. Over 100,000 cattle were feeped out, tuberculosis cattle located by the bureau of industry. An appropriation of 410,000 for each of the next ten years is yoked.

Austin Thx Lovestock Wilson and Gage Kininaniup Bureau of Anjr

Rally expected large crowd at Travis Park Methodist Sunday school

The Travis Park Methodist Sunday school plans a large rally tomorrow morning at the Travis Park church. An extensive program is arranged with every department represented and 130 promotion events will be presented to members. Delegates have traveled from one department to another for the event.

Travis Park Stat of Texas Travis Vare Lave Qase

Ninth Infantry to March at Fort Sam Houston

The Ninth Infantry will march on Tuesday for three days at Fort Sam Houston under Col C. T. Grano. The unit, part of the Teenlur monthly Nike for Dio rooms, sails from Governor's Island New York Harbor after Private Sh. Bigham was cited for surrendering while serving as a military officer on August 29. The soldier was listed as being at New York.

Iéantry Wilnex Pricce C. T. Grano Nike Dioroons Ward Fort Sam Honetan Governor's Ishnd New York H Arbor Sh. B. Bigham Elia. Thige Ted

Brakeman's Arm Crushed In Freight Car Accident

An HL TC brakeman named Maxwell suffered a crushed arm while at work today when a freight car blocked him. The incident occurred at Purela with witnesses noting the wheel and gear involved. He was reportedly in fright but able to report the event before medical attention.

Pex Uasal Maxwell HL & TC Purela

Lawsuit Over Damages Filed Against Multiple Railroads

J P Nelson, a contractor in the For Gith district court, sues Wi Bu Colérad Senta Fs railroad company and Atchison Joneka Santa Le Felt road company for 1134 dollars alleging their actions damaged his government contract. The suit claims the contract involved cross Rio Grande and canal works totaling about 435,078.95 dollars.

J.P. Nelson For Gith District Court Wi Bu Colérad Senta Fs Railroad’ Company Atchison Joneka Santa le Felt Road Company Phanife Wwaxceo Nual Tie Petites Rio Grande River Las Crucus Mexico

Spectacular suicide shocks Elgin crowd

Arnold Le Fert, husband of Adolf Lustger of Chicago, a vaudage maker, killed himself in a dramatic act to draw attention at an excursion park in Elgin Illinois. He fired three shots into the air and then a final shot to end his life as witnesses watched. The incident was witnessed by crowds including Sheriff Wright of Wilson County who arrived on the scene.

Chicago Til Arnold le Fert Adolf T. Lustger Elgin Ludgers Mle

Health and kidney reform with Warners Safe Cure claim

AHealth ad promotes Warners Safe Cure as the sole remedy to kidney disease. It describes kidneys as filters removing waste from blood and warns that disease causes backache and fatigue. The copy urges immediate use, lists symptoms, and directs readers to buy through retailers or the Rochester based firm Rennens Safe Give Co.

Jess Bright Warner Rennens Rochester

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