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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

8

Night riders in the toils near Reelfoot Lake

Reports from Camp Reelfont at Sumbury Tennessee say no trouble occurred this morning after a long conference among Colonel Tatum Sheriff Easterwund and Hayes. Police arrested Thy Ruktou and Joan Cochran in a lake chase. Cochran fled in a skiff while officers pursued in a gasoline launch.

Nihville, Ton Reelfont Sumbury Tenn Reelfoot Lake Paltergan Tatum Easterwund Olion Hayes Laie County Principigs Rankir Saur Taylor Thy Ruktou Joan Cochran Cochran

Civil Service Exams Notice

The notice lists upcoming civil service exams in November for positions including Assistant at a Washington observatory with a $1000 annual salary, Fireman at Carlisle Indian School Pennsylvania with $420 yearly, a coal mining engineer at geological survey with $2400 to $8000, and an agricultural education assistant at the Office of Experiment Station with $1400 to $1806 yearly.

Navil Observatory Washington D. C Carlisle Indian School Pennsylvania National Museum Geological Survey Governsment Printing Office Tempkinaville Evary Department of Agrienttnce

Denver Rio Grande Merger Ends Plan to Consolidate Lines

The Denver & Rio Grande merger becomes effective via filing of mortgages totaling 750 million. Funds will refinance debt 90 million, aid Western Pacific construction from Salt Lake to the Pacific Coast 25.06 million, with remaining for line extension and new line work. Reports claim B J Harriman would gain control of Western Pacific, while Rio Grande retains substantial interest. simultaneous takeover seems unlikely.

Denver Colo Denver & Rio Crunde Railroait Tis Western Pacific Railroad Salt Lake Pacific Coast B. J. Harringay Western Pacific Rio Grande Harriman

Man Arrested Over Water Wagon Incident At City Court

Dr Murphy arraigned on a charge of using a public sidewalk to dodge a water wagon. The prosecution cited his claim that riding on the sidewalk was untantal. Officer Golden testified the water wagon drew water. Murphy admitted blocking wall space to avoid the flow. Buckler cautioned against repeating the act. Murphy agreed to refrain.

Dr. Murphy Jadee

Boy with severe arm fracture after stair fall

A 10 year old boy from 702 Tintovosa Street in Bie Ronle Heres suffered a compound fracture of the left arm after a fall at home. He was taken to the city hospital where doctors applied splints and hope for healing.

Tintovosa Bie Ronle Snetaine

Woman Found Dead in Drainage Canal Mystery Unfolds

Chicago police pursue baffling incident after the body of Mrs. Hannah Kaiser 47 was found in a drainage canal near Summit October 24. Kaiser, a widow, disappeared from her home October 19 with 31 dollars in her possession.

Chicago Sumnit Hannah Kaiser

Burial Permits for Local Residents

Ragino Gonzales aged 43 died October 2 from cirrhosis on Pecos and Guadalupe streets. Interred at San Permands cemetery. Prederine Bader aged 63 died October 20 at caresteria on South Presa street. Buried at Odd Follows Cemetery. Mes. Kathe Stanish aged 25 died October 20 on South Crooked Street. Intermont St. Joseph cemetery.

Ragino Gonzales Mer Pecos Guadalupe San Permands Prederine Bader, Sr Caresteria South Presa Mes Kathe Stanish Intermont St. Joseph Carmatary

Wreck Case Sparks Damage Suits Against Rail Company

Two lawsuits filed in the district court seek damages from the International Great Northern Railroad for injuries and deaths stemming from a Sept. 19 wreck three miles from Kyle. John Henry, a minor, sues for 15,000. another suit by J. J. Merrick seeks 2,000 for injuries on the same date. A third claim totals 10,000 by B A Pressley against G A Stowers Furniture for injuries in a September incident. A committee studies changing the Tadrel Heights fire station site amid neighbors’ objections and possible injunctions.

T. Z. Freeman International & Gr Northern Rail Kyle John Jony Bexar Coliely AlwHale Henry Ae Minor Sig Tmon Heary Patntff Imeon Heary Paintiff International & Great Northern JJ. B. Merri St. Tewis Austin Sak Anivalo Pininery Sit B.A. Pressley G. A. Stowers Purniture Company Pressley San Alitonte Tyactian Company Sitawers Tadrel Heights John i Reater F.C. Davie W. Tie Elby Forrester Jowsell Place

Rexall Orderlies Promise Instant Relief for Constipation

An advertisement claims Rexall Orderlies provide immediate relief and a money back guarantee if not cured. The text touts gentle regulation, systemic tone, suitability for children and elders, and a promise of full satisfaction written across a long, promotional claim.

Rexall Orderlies Rexall Bexar Tueto Alamo Plaga Sam Antonio Teyas

Train Holdups Return in Buffalo Bill Wild West Show

The Buffalo Bill Wild West show scheduled for Mo 7 features a recreated train robbery. Col Cody leads a bandit hunter troupe with a special car and armed guards to depict lawless frontier violence and swift vengeance, including a staged train and a realistic assault scene along a Pacific line depiction.

Otylar Tyain Talan Pacific Col Cody Seiehee Stonping Union Tac

Week N County Court Daily Docket

The county court for week N lists daily appearances for November first week with names such as H Archilles George Jones Rosaline Mosely L Garcia and T Gonsales on Monday and John Barker M Buckerides Francis Smith and others on Wednesday plus several entries on Thursday and Friday. A separate notice lists a pawn broker at 104 West Houston Street offering fine watches at five cents and related items.

H. Archilles H. Architles George Jones Rosaline Mosely L. Garcia Alias T. Gonsales William Schessier Ferdinand Herenisin Robert Jackson Pertha Thamar Batardo A. O'Malley John Barker M. Buckerides Francis Smith P. T. Krovl Harry Thomas Heskie Looking Neragrda Trovina Birt Walker Asemeton Castellano Johm — Meatis Wisham Rolling Chris Pfeil M. Jers Fandez Tussell Johnson Preseilliono Nagico Ine Richart Bart Brooks

Court Involving Neal and Nelson After Street Altercation

Reported incident on Sell Flares street led to Neal and Nelson being brought to police court. Neal claimed self defense and said a rival struck him first, while Nelson testified the confrontation escalated with a blow that required medical attention.

Ray Neal Dave Melton Beanville Nelson Nelaon Roy Nelson Dave Ison

Irregular Stock Prices Reported In New York Market

Turbulent trading in New York stocks with sporadic gains and losses as investors react to mixed signals. Irregular price movements noted across several sectors, with notable activity around rail and transportation issues.

New York Dictoter I-44 Cecker Southern Pacific

Kern’s Son In Critical Condition Amid Health Update

The son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Kern remains in critical condition due to nerve paralysis. Reports indicate a slight change in the child’s prospects for recovery as of today.

Kern Init Yana W. Kern

San Antonio Man Chosen Vice President At State Bricklayers Meet

At the state convention of bricklayers in Corsicana yesterday Juin Halloran of San Antonio was elected vice president. Galveston was picked for the next meeting place. The report mentions shifts in leadership and notes other names such as M. Marnebray amid the brief coverage.

Corgicana Juin Halloran San Antonia

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