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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
9
Two men involved in an affray were fined after appearing in police court yesterday. G M Phillips, 25, acted as principal witness against Lee Roberts who faced assault and battery charges. Phillips, at the judge's order, became a defendant himself.
A home remedy suggests adding a tablespoon of Duffy's pure malt whiskey to hot beef lamb veal or chicken broth. Serve with whipped cream if desired and accompany with saltines. The drink is described as invigorating and nourishing for patients and refreshing for the healthy.
Testimony at West Houston street scene recounts an argument with Roberts who drew a revolver and struck Phillips, inflicting a severe head wound. Judge alters charges to both defendents with Roberts fined ten dollars and Phillips five. Roberts later sent to county court on unlawful firearm charge.
A trailer attached to an Army Post street car behaved erratically yesterday afternoon around 4 o clock at Wagner's drug store. It forced its car onto a different track on Houston street and derailed its companion car. The coupling held and service was restored in under three minutes.
Texas high court awards mandamus to Jewel P Lightfoot attorney general against W P Lane comptroller over warrants Get October 18 decision leaves governor veto validity of part of appropriation undecided and states treasurer would face mandamus if refuses payment. Other cases listed.
Announcement from Waco Texas dated October 18 reports the upcoming marriage next month of Davis Prendergast son of A C Prendergast associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court and Eva Glover daughter of C J Glover manager of the Times Herald. The groom is described as a prominent young attorney.
Advertises Hall's Texas Wonder a 60 days treatment for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Claims quick and permanent relief with testimonials. Signed by Dr BE Hall at 2926 Olive St St Louis MO. sold by druggists.
Street Commissioner Russi starts road work on Roosevelt Avenue Garden and South Presa to ready routes for the November 3 1911 exposition opening. Traffic for exhibit hauls will reroute, and oiling will be done with streets closed to ensure durable results.
The street commissioner oversees grading sprinkling and oiling by crews. A labor force with graders sprinklers and steam rollers works on the job. Chairman Mauermann says bids from oil companies arrive daily and a contract should be signed before week’s end.
At a civil service exam in the post office two applicants vied for government jobs. Henry H Tolley of the city took the farmer in Indian service test and Paul Vs Fisher of Taylor sought the weather bureau assistant observer post. A clerk carrier exam is set for November 1 with over seventy applications. salary increase to 100 dollars a month explains the higher interest.
W D Crain, a passenger on Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway train No 10, was injured when the engine derailed about forty miles east of El Paso. He suffered a painful bruise to his right arm and was taken to Santa Rosa hospital in San Antonio. Other passengers sustained minor injuries and the belated train reached San Antonio several hours late.
Mayor Callaghan with Assistant City Engineer Pancoast and sewer committee members leave City Hall at 7:45 AM to inspect a roughly one mile trench to Mitchell Lake. They will decide if the open section about an eighth of a mile long should be covered, noting concrete bottom and rest of main already covered.
The open portion of the project is measured by the city engineer and a report will be sent to the sewer committee during the week. Based on the probable cost, Chairman Lucas will present a recommendation to the city council next Monday.
The Royal Orchestra performs daily at the Sara toga restaurant offering live music for diners. Their troupe delivers classical and light concert selections from noon to closing.
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