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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
10
Mrs Bryan opened her initial address during a Democratic dinner hosted by the Woman's Democrats. She joked that during campaigns Mr Bryan does all the talking and noted the longtime partnership shaping their shared ambitions and public life.
Mrs Tomas Ritchie allegedly drugged and burned her infant while leaving her four-year-old son supervised. The baby, badly burnt, died hours later. Investigators believe the child wandered to the furnace and was burned as the mother briefly went to a nearby store. The memorial service and funeral details follow.
Detectives New Nam and Green led the operation in the Catheron and Flores area arresting five more women on various charges. Mrs. W. OD Derbyshire Louise Garcia Maria Peres and Mrs I Re FayeTled appeared before the corporation court this morning pleading not guilty. Bail set at six dollars for each defendant.
An old advertisement praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache irregular urination headaches and dizziness linked to kidney disorders. It claims cures in San Antonio and features a testimonial from Fred D. Bader Jr and a user who reports relief after taking the pills. The ad urges purchase through Be xar Drug Co Foster-ardurn Co and United States agents with the slogan Remember the name Deans.
Washington DC Oct 27 Theodore Roosevelt the twenty sixth president of the United States reached his ninety year. He began his first full year back at work at his desk and in his villa while messages of congratulations poured into the White House. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a positive tonic.
Denver fol Oct 27 The principal business of the WOO fifth annual convention was the election of officers. Addresses focused on supervised fields by superintendents and organizers. An afternoon feature promised the Pry Half Tour With Stain Presidents to extend prohibition efforts. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a cough remedy.
News from the Rio Grande region reports the Tuntla ranch near El Paso split into farm tracts sold to J H Adams of Kansas City for over 500000. The 136000 acre property runs 67 miles along the Rio Grande and was acquired by a Cameron syndicate head. The sale reflects homeseekers driving Texas investment.
October reports say Dowager Queen Mar gharita remains firm against the marriage of the Duke of Abruzzi to Miss Elkins while the duke asserts he will have his way despite the opposition.
Building permits issued include a four room dwelling on Joy street by G. El Magen valued at $450 with Joy street parcel 37/0. a barn and sheds on Yele avenue by Harry Hust. a one room addition on San dnval street valued at $150 by AT. Ail. A note covers David Nekuisht a longtime railway clerk transitioning from San Antonio to FI Paso with his wife and two sons to establish a new home.
Mary Farrell a seamstress in New York collapses saving a score of people from a tenement fire on West Forty-third Street. She shields others as an oil stove explodes, drags them to safety, then falls pinning her burning burden. Firefighters extinguish the blaze. she dies at Roosevelt Hospital.
A commission led by Superintendent C J Lukin and Y J Knox will meet in the afternoon for a final conference on the course of study before printing. Lukin notes daily letters about home study. A parent urges a state test ban due to mud and illness. The school board president Pablo Griz supports the proposal. The visit of board members to the ration’s shovels was postponed to Friday morning. Superintendent Eathia orders grade cards issued November 11, 1908 and January 31, 1909.
An ad offers a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure to any sufferer who sends name and address. The package, mailed in a plain wrapper from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan, promises a sufficient amount to prove the remedy’s value and claims past cures with no further treatment. Price listed at fifty cents per package.
An advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and dyspepsia caused by food fermentation. It claims almost instant relief after taking Dinpepsin, restoring appetite and ease after meals. It describes symptoms like belching, heartburn, and stomach discomfort.
Republican state senate candidate Julia Real declines two joint debates with Onion, citing prior commitments and a tightened schedule. He would have accepted only if two debates occurred before Taynonmitice arrangements. Other GOP events include a rally on Alamaphiza and planned Monday night speech by Charles W. Ogden, Julius Real, and AL Catz. A separate notice warns of Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and chest cold symptoms.
Final arrangements for a democratic rally Friday night in Alawa proceed despite weather concerns. Speakers include Congressman Burgess Gonzales, Y C Weinert Seguin, J L Peeler Austin, and John F Onion state senate candidate. Music by a band. Democrats open headquarters at Kamp band building with Thad W Smith in charge.
Audio from Oct. 27 reports a conference between Sterling P. Strang and evangelist Rev George Stuart. They announce a state wide prohibition campaign will start after the election with pro supporters confident of legislative submission. The note quotes Strong on Democrats in the legislature redeying the platform. Also advertised cold weather health products and a tender for an electric elevator for a Fort Worth hospital with bid details and conditions.
Railroad timetable fragment shows arrivals and departures for multiple lines and destinations. Lists times for Houston, Kerrville, Victoria, and other points, with codes for No 2, No 4, No 7, and No 9 services, plus local and eastbound runs. Includes scattered notes on days and routes, and partial destination labels such as Kerrville and Victoria.
Birth notices report multiple babies born in late October to families listed with parents names and street addresses. Entries include boys and girls with dates such as October 24 26 and 25, naming households on North Walnutberry Mast? Pine Virginia and other streets, with names like Hanachkel Eldridge Shafer Dilard Lelmann McDaniel.
Listings show Albert Public, 4, dies October 2 from burns, with interment in San Fernando. Durange Streas, Mrs Beltle Scott, 2, tuberculosis, interment Bryan. Lewis Grakp, 16, died October 2 from chandrafism, interment Utheren. Albert Glaspill, 60, nephritis, died October 2, interment Pain Row. San Fernando Cemetery also lists Oct 27 interment for Sap Fernanda Cemetery.
Special to The Light Terrell Texas September 21 Mrs Dr Turka aged 63 was found dead in a well at Elm today. She had been missing since Friday. The body was in advanced decomposition. Mrs Burke had been living alternately with two Tienda families each believing she was with the other until this morning when authorities found the body in the well.
A stream of travelers and locals are registered or staying at the Southern, Menger, Angelus, and other hotels. Names include Walter W. Beyer from Crackell, G. Duke from Pearsall, WoT. Moore from Liana, T. Peters from Baudera, and W. W. Houston, Floresville mayor, among others. Many are en route to or visiting for fairs, family visits, or business in the city.
A weather notice states frost is expected tomorrow as a Gulf storm moves eastward, leaving the western half under high pressure. The forecast, issued by Fair and Cooley Weather, warns of a chilly morning ahead and rearming of the program for fall conditions.
Postmaster John J. Brevens announced a new stamp cancelling machine has been shipped from Washington and is en route to San Antonio. Capable of processing 500 to 600 letters per minute, it will replace the current machine which handles about 250 letters a minute. The old unit will be moved to station 4 upon arrival of the new equipment.
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas October 27 Fort Worth thugs assaulted and robbed a man from Velma Oklahoma near Union Station early in the evening. Two white men lured him to a location known as the Boot and beat him then robbed him of about $100 and a necklace. The assailants escaped.
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