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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
7
The law forbids political parties from demanding specific legislation unless approved by a direct vote. The article criticizes F. Onson for opposing the law and seeking votes by attacking it, calling his stance unprecedented and untrustworthy in public life.
The notice mentions a range of items from Tequila and cigars at low prices to the resumption of Dr Fe M M Hicksling’s medical practice. It references street corners and a new phone number, with scattered fragments about city life and local figures.
Three marriage ties were revealed as dissolved when the Thirty-seventh district court opened this morning. Henry Daisen seeks a separation from Slally Johnson. Mrs Grace Flanigin has filed for divorce, and other cases include T Phinb Ban and Wall O Sailor versus Alice V Baddler.
Mrs Lity, who fell from a horse Sunday night and sustained a brain concussion, was described as somewhat better this afternoon by Dr A A Brown. He noted her temperature had fallen but she remains in danger. The notice also promotes various patent medicines and local drugstore deals.
El Paso informants report Oct 19 that Olegutio Molina resigns as interior minister and the resignation is accepted by President Dina. General Mayuel Gonzalez Cosio becomes interior minister. General Ingenia Rasson slated to take war portfolio.
Special to The Light Austin Texas October 20 Governor Campbell will not regulate Massachusetts governor H Clay Pierce according to present plans Sheriff Matthews of Travis county endless futile trips after the magnate would be waste of time and money as Pierce will block his arrest by throwing legal obstacles in the way Texts will wait and learn if Pierce will rehire voluntarily to answer the charge of false warning to connection with writin...
An immigrant bricklayer from Manchester testified in Utieh police court that he arrived in New York months ago and has funds to travel, sleep, and prove his innocence to a vagrancy charge. He said he stopped in Memphis and San Antonio while en route south and claimed good standing. the court noted his failure to answer some questions.
The Ninth Infantry marched from Bart Sabt Houston for a regular three day hike. Major W. J Brown commands the garrison with cavalry and artillery guarding the post. On Monday next the cavalry and artillery will depart to post for four days under Major Lucien G Berry. Troops march with trained women accompanying.
Pythians of Lotua lodge No. 84 K of P arrange a grand event on Monday night November 16 at the Torreon. O C Woodman chairs the committee with Frise Riebe and Sherman. They seek at least 150 attendees from the 200 Botslodes members and estimate meals at 1.78 per plate featuring canape gaviare, trout filet, fried fish and assorted sides.
Sheriff W. T. Davie of Enterprise Mississippi arrived with requisition papers for Silas Mott, a Black man arrested days earlier on charges of felonious assault tied to the Bremount incident. Bond set between 500 and 800 dollars. He will depart tomorrow with the prisoner for return to Enterprise.
Austin October 20 Frank H Thick sues Chiles Drs Co for 1900 alleging he was sold two ounces of alcohol and one ounce of aquafortis turdint meng. The mixture exploded in his hand and caused serious burns.
Governor Haskell spoke to a large crowd at the Dallas fairgrounds race track on Democratic Oklahoma and Confederate day. Despite rain, a sizable attendance gathered for the morning event, with his remarks echoing his Fort Worth address.
An elderly railroad worker 88 year old Andy Vela was fatally injured today in Fowls Texas when he attempted to crawl under a freight train in the yard. His head was severed and he left a wife and other kin. the injured man had recently retired from H. & TL railroad service.
G. W. Post from Battle Creek warns that Labor Trust leaders seek vast power over workers and industry, urging citizens and courts to prevent assaults, injunctions, and coercive tactics. He notes violence against workers and argues for peaceable, lawful management of labor disputes.
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