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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
Ida Johney accuses a Sister Douglass in a tense police court clash as spectators watch a long standing feud over property and history. The melee drew police, volunteers, and a crowd along Main Avenue, ending with a 75 fine each for the arrestees and a warning for Ida on future conduct.
An advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the first tuneless tonic, claiming it dissolves in the stomach rather than the mouth. It markets to both adults and children, asserting strong bitterness is masked and the product is effective for many years. The price is listed as 50 cents.
Mons Copeland er was fined five shillings after a public quarrel about the ton sorial establishment of Juan Morles at the corner of Lubbock and Sauny Flees street. The testimony described Copeland er as a boy of about 17 who yelled the rat act at the razor and lather brush wielder, with evidence noting a yellowish tint in the alleged scene.
Special to The Light. Denton Texas October 30. Carpenter's gin at Corinth was destroyed by fire early this morning with 15 bales of cotton belonging to customers. The loss on the gin is $7000 with $4000 insured.
Local business leaders and railway officials met to discuss freight rate reform in San Antonio. Stakeholders argued current rates reflect territory not mileage, with Mangham of San Antonio & Aransas Pass supporting the existing structure while Potonowitz vowed to continue the fight. Judge Paschal moderated and signaled support for Mangham’s view, with no clear plan for further action.
At a rally on Twenty-ninth precinct evening, T. A. Brown criticized anti Taft sentiments and defended President Roosevelt. He argued Roosevelt erred in dismissing Black soldiers but approved some acts. Speakers included B. Heagan, district attorney candidate. T. W. Schumacher. H. A. Jackson. J. M. Garza.
The 1 & GN announces a November 8 schedule update cutting San Antonio to St. Louis travel time by over an hour. Trains 4 6 7 8 and 9 receive adjusted departure and arrival times, with partial service changes and a planned diner car from San Antonio to St. Louis.
An advertisement extols Dr. Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for women facing weakness from blood deficiency and stress. It cites Mrs. Victor Nowling of Rockville Indiana, recounting prolonged illness, recovery after taking the pills, and claims widespread favorable results with a booklet offered free. Pills sold by druggists at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, via Schenectady company.
Dr Z J Berry known as Lafayette and "bloodless surgery" faces a license revocation suit in the Forty fifth district court brought by County Attorney Newton. Berry denies wrongdoing and says he will contest the action while remaining in San Antonio. The case mirrors a prior Austin episode.
Walter Walzem and Clara Degglin appear in a marriage license record along with Titan A. Martines and Mrs. Jala He Gonzales. The brief notice lists these couples as newly issued licenses in the local registry.
An advertisement warns that catarrh germs ruin nose and throat health and threaten brain function, urging immediate use of Hyomel from the Bexar Drug Co. The claim is that Hyomel will cure catarrh or money back, with additional assurances for asthma coughs colds and hay fever.
An order by the commissioners court fills vacancies in election staffing. The updated 33 precinct list designates presiding judges and election judges for each precinct, replacing several earlier appointments. Names include Chas M Shiner, T A Eldridge, J G Schoots, Gev R Gillett, W R Parker, H Carter, and many others across numerous precincts, reflecting removals and resignations and extending coverage citywide.
Mayor announces Board of Equalization will meet in City Hall room 13 to review all property assessments for the current year ending May 31 1908. The board will sit daily from 9 a m except Sundays and holidays and finish within eight days. No petitions after adjournment will be considered. Bryan Callaghan Mayor. Also notes real estate bargains in the classifieds.
The Orphans' Thanksgiving turkey fund rose by 4.95 to reach 223.25 as lists continue to come in. A committee appointed by Judge Pit Shook, led by Mrs. Wertzberg, plans tomorrow's meeting to organize disbursement, with Santa Antonio theaters donating proceeds. Local donors include Mrs. Paschal, Mrs. Robbins, Mrs. Dwyer, and Mrs. Wurzbach.
Special to This Light Buda Texas October reports an approximate vote by residents in favor of a self imposed tax to fund a $10,000 brick schoolhouse. Contracts will be let at once and construction rushed to completion.
Special to The Light Belton Texas October 30 Fire early today destroyed the place of I N Roebuck at Prairie Dell Loss 8000 and more details pending investigation
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