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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
5
News item notes failure of the engine caused the delay of the GI and SA passenger train No. 2 from the east this morning. The 7 30 arrival failed to come by noon, and the Katy Flyer arrived at noon. The reliable painter tuner William Klappenbach, piano specialist, is listed with phones 1182.
W G Crush general passenger agent of the A K L T railway appeared before the railroad commission at Austin and secured a suspension of the baggage rules recently adopted. The rules, set to take effect November 3, will now take effect December 1.
A fragment notes a corner shop at Main plaza and West Commerce offering imported Mescal Tequila cigars and cigarettes at low prices with a new phone listing. The text is garbled but indicates a small retail ad in an old newspaper.
Lee, once of this city and now in Houston, has accepted a position as railroad engineer for the Oklahoma corporation. He will be remembered here as former general manager of the old San Antonio de Bexar ranch and is linked to local events and associations of the era.
A fragmented OCR reading hints at a local business clerical issue and morning mail deliveries. Names and places are unclear, with broken phrases referring to advertising, a distributor, and a possible meeting or address. Further readable elements include references to a person and a time slot.
In Monterey on November 21 and December a local railway ticket agent and Senor Don Vicente Seguin are named in a case involving bullfights. The defendants face unspecified fortunes and a fire-related claim while supporting orphans in Mexia.
Concordia Lodge No 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor will hold its regular meeting at Metre hall on Soledad street Wednesday night. Members of Knights and Ladies of Tower invited to attend. A variety of wines and cigars available from Aug. Liriburgey and others at 2 to 40 percent. broadside carried.
Mrs Van Frekind of 403 Goliadshree suffered years with liver gall stones. After ineffective traditional care she tried bloodless treatment by Dr La Payette at Adles Menger. Three doses of medicine reduced over one hundred concretions in under a day without knife use or pain.
A prisoner named George W. Nilson, formerly of Company D, 18th Infantry, escaped Fort Sam Houston by crawling through a ventilation opening beneath a prison kitchen. He eluded a sentry with a daring ruse and fled the facility about 5:48 this morning. A $50 reward is posted, and pursuers describe his appearance and clothing as brown hair, light complexion, and a scar above each ear.
Fragmented local notices report multiple deaths and funerals in Baltimore and nearby areas. Betha Scott and Mya Bette Scott were taken for burial in Texas. Lilian Frans died from carbatic acid poisoning and was to be interred at Baltimore cemetery. Obituaries mention Adelaide Graap and Casma Flores among others with varying ages and residences, funeral services conducted by local ministers and San Fernando cemetery interments. An advertisement touts limited-time offer from Timburger at specific Maryland Rye and whiskey brands.
County Judge Paul H. Shock announces a committee of ladies and gentlemen to handle disbursement of funds raised for a turkey dinner. The group will buy turkeys and distribute them to several institutions, with every contribution acknowledged by The Light.
Plans by the Business Men's Club in San Antonio aim to boost local manufacturing. President Mullaly says the movement could benefit home manufacturers and the city, with a parade, distribution of sample packages, and buttons bearing the slogan Boost and Keep It Home Products. A factory day would open factories to inspection while inviting the public and police to participate. The effort stresses patronizing exclusively local products to keep San Antonio’s money in the city.
A garbled report describes Vindeaelo Marei and Maxie Tayo in a city hospital after a crash involving a tram and freight car. The condition is unclear with possible severe injuries and uncertain prognosis.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and partners in marriage license notices. Readable items include Wely Urhabessk and Toate Ontula, Niatege and May flolley, Memandes and Angelita, Hoek and Faunie Light, George W. Dixon, plus related references and cases.
Portland Maine resident J W Plaga describes his six year old daughter’s severe measles and pneumonia, noting she became frail and emaciated until Vinol was used. He claims rapid improvement praised by the doctor and cites Vinol’s effects on appetite and digestion, with a San Antonio pharmacist selling the remedy.
The E. W. Duke murder indictment will be set for trial in the late portion of the November term, which opens November 2 and ends January 2, 2009, with civil docket first and criminal business later. Other items include motions, hearings, and various district court cases ongoing through the week.
Miss Gareto Ladnier aged 69 dies after months of illness in San Antonio. Native of Miss fri, she moved to San Antonio seventeen years ago and made it home. Services set for tomorrow at 280 o'clock at Burnet and company's chapel with Rev Mauzon officiating.
Miss Giltie Camack Bastia aged 15 died this morning at 25 Estiete at 03 Thimnett Street. Her family, arriving from Tran Fan, Albee, seeks relatives as services proceed. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Agnew Jester under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star with interment at the Ware in the Abehor Masanje chapel.
The report states Dean Richardson's condition is improving daily and medical staff report encouraging signs of recovery, with ongoing care continuing at the facility.
Promptly at 7:50 tonight the seal will be broken and the winning number announced in the great nine contest at McArdle's, 522-224 East Houston street. The envelope will be taken from a vault near 7:30 and the winning number, kept secret, will be revealed to the assembled crowd. The winner is the holder whose number matches an earliest date or hour, determined secretly at the moment of seating, by two differen t persons.
Simpson club campaign committee advertises to elect Simpson, rebukes a panhandle speaker, and urges San Antonio and Southwest Texas residents to vote. Names listed are Simpson and campaign committee in a dated civic notice style.
We wish to extend heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of our beloved father Frauke A. Gul vel. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings and the community support. The family, Piavo tuning and repairs, Ten prayoy A. Nordmann, 420 Gottad.
Norton, a wealthy cattleman from Quadah, was murdered early today and died at the medical college hospital. His brother, a major local figure, inherits a fortune. The investigation continues as authorities seek the assailant. A separate item notes Foley’s Laxative praised for relieving a child’s fever. An advertisement urges support for the ADMPRON CLUB CAMPAIGN.
Referee Guy McParland hears the bankruptcy case of Fine Fue nisilog company today. A trusted will may be appointed after noon. No candidates for the position in War and Cintor Town. Seven witl cases were estimated this morning with notes on alfalfa new Jonson grass hulls and meal products.
A cryptic OCR fragment notes December into January shifts across markets with New Orleans and New York figures. It mentions steady markers, price mentions around 2.00 and 9.00, and references Houston and sales activity as 104. The text is fragmented but indicates a financial or commodity tally with named cities and numeric values.
Kansas City Mo October 27 Wheat No 2 chain No 2 red 102 Corn No 2 old new No 2 white old 68 No 2 white high low close values appear incomplete with several garbled figures and symbols reflecting noisy OCR data for the trading day.
Special to The Yeh Peel Worth Texas October market notes steer prices in a fair steady tone at around 32.0, cows steady at about 2.85, calves described as choice though details are fragmentary. The report preserves primary entities and pricing context despite OCR damage.
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