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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

6

Arrests Make a New High for August Police Record

The August report by Joe Braden shows 66 arrests, with 24 transferred to the county court and 22 to the juvenile court. Four intoxication cases, 119 vagrancy charges, 98 assaults, 91 intoxication, and 80 disturbances of the peace appear among the totals. Traffic and cocaine violations also figure, while 24 nuisance affidavits were filed and 10 total appeals recorded.

Joe Braden Corporation Court Buckley Couch Idla Ierkons

Does This Suit You A Kidney Tonic Guarantee

A. M. Fischer offers Bistaf 51 a kidney care and nerve tonic on a strong guarantee. They promise to cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders or refund the purchase. A 50-cent box can be mailed under a positive guarantee and risk rests with the seller.

A. M. Fischer Bistaf Houston

Boy in jail after assault on five year old girl

Georgia police report a 16 year old, Campbell Westerman, in custody on an affidavit charging criminal assault against a five year old girl near her home at 1884 South Laredo Street. The child is in serious condition. Detectives Cassiano and Newnam arrested him about two hours after the incident. The girl received care from doctors and her condition remained serious as morning reports noted. The suspect’s family resides in the same house.

Georgia Mi. Eng J. Cooper South Laredo Campbell Westerman Westerman Assaulind Wamai Cassiano Newuam Jim Justice Courts Mackett Reault Gni Shroperite

APPOINT LETTER CARRIERS AND Postal Upgrades

Postmaster John Z. Slevens announces three new letter carriers F Gilbert L Pitti and H Hower and the opening of two more routes as No 4 and No 6 to improve delivery from a sub station in western city. Also mentions outdated ads for Fort Sam Houston and Merchant Marine gear.

John Z. Slevens F. Gilbert L. Pitti Hower

Railroad Proposition Submitted to Dallas Club for San Antonio Rail Line

The Business Men's club voted to send the San Antonio to Pleasanton railroad proposal to its railroad committee for study. The plan asks San Antonio residents to supply at least 40000 in cash and land and rights of way to the county line with a depot and yards, plus a 20600 bank stock guarantee and staged payments tied to completion up to Pleasanton.

W. J. Hogue Dallas Union Central Vof Chicago San Antonio Pleasanton Rio Grande Business Men's Club HM. NY. Aubrey William Casein Nat M. Fith Duval West W. B. Tuttle W. Cook Atascosa County Texas Bank and Trust Comipany of Gala Texas Bank and Trust Company National Bank Texas Bank and ‘Trust, Company Ghove Bank Stork Texas Bank Aid Trust Company

Substation A Opens In San Antonio On Medina Street

The Substation A opened to the public this morning near the corner of Week Honstal opposite the f a& G on South Medina Street. Silva Heimann, first to mutin, assisted as workers prepared and observers noted the station’s keyless locks. Coleman Smith earlier served as superintendent with Henry Fortshig as assistant, and seven carriers are listed for Route No. 2 through No. 8. The facility, about the size of Corpus Christi’s post office, serves a population similar to a mid-sized city, with mail flowing weekly from the substation.

Silva Heimann Iester Joe San Antonio Poatofies Jord Medina Street Honstal F A& G Mas Thermann Eisewire Sens Acmoni Packing Company Thich Din Ilinn United States Silva Ueimann C. Oh Pasiaffive Une Aul Salatar Caistalion Corpus Christi Coleman Smith Menitney Henry Fortshig Lay Fulier Bey Suth Gite Goubstaton

Firework Show at Fair by San Antonio Pyrotechnics Group

Aerial pyrotechnics company from Kansas City will display nightly near the race track during the fair season. The act, famed along the Pacific coast, plans a September 26 opening and runs through September 1, drawing thousands of attendees. The display features numerous original pieces and has previously appeared in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle.

San Aplonio International Pile Association Los Sigeles Farworks Company Kansas City Venter Pacific Coast Aluils Galifornia Os Angeles Sin Bad Kanmad

Birthday Party for Master Joseph Sweeney

Master Joseph Sweeney received a birthday surprise at his home 308 Fandor Street Monday evening hosted by young friends. Lawn decor included fanciful Japanese lanterns and incandescent lights. A phonograph provided music. light refreshments were served and prizes awarded for games. Attendees included Miss Clements and Miss Amick Shiekds among many others.

Joseph Sweeney Fea Urea Ek Casey Baer Il Khinds Miss Clements Wille Unc Yanny Kalherti Shields Deans Heard L. Beatty Y. Q. Baten Allie Harris Martie Mity Shredder Mle Bhroder Mary Woming Tula Carey Dite Carey Garey Dulia Ua Syeeueys I Bwaeney John Brown Fr. Babcock Z. Babcock Me Babcoek Fl. Faves

Young Carrico Arrives at August Birth

A newborn titled Young Carrico was welcomed August 26 to Mr and Mrs Pronk Carried. The infant is noted as a popular addition in the family circle, with joyful greetings from relatives and friends.

Aively Seven Mound Mra Pronk Sant Twundry

Chatin Aims to Clean Up Washington After Inauguration

Spokane Wisconsin dispatch reports Eugene W. Chatin the prohibition candidate pledges to clean up the District of Columbia if elected. He criticizes reckless gambling dens and the so called division near the capital and White House, urging closures of the remaining dens under legal authority.

Spokane Eugene W. Chatin District of Columbia Callel Capital White House Dumple Powe

Lets get dhat aml drive the binges away

A fragmentary report notes that at 1 o clock last night a man fell on the corner of Can che and Matamoros streets. Investigators identified Frank Brody, a white man, as the singer who had recently returned to the city after months away. Brody, under the influence, allegedly admitted to consuming the beverage and handed over a five dollar bill to Chief Matermant in court this morning.

Patraliman Guerrero Canche Matamoros Vrank Brody Brody Sire Bidy

Women Fight in Public Shore Corner Duel

Viola Anen and Annle Hikys engaged in a fist fight at Mutanieras and Cunche streets. They wielded a fence spear torn from a neighbor’s fence, injuring Annle Yad, with Dr. Withers summoned to treat the wound at the pollea amt tuday.

Viola Anen Annle Hikys Mutanieras

Bryan Campaign Tour Across Northwest Attends Banquet

J Bryan Democratic presidential candidate tours the northwest with stops at hotels and a fairground reception in Grand Forks. He shakes hands with supporters, addresses crowds, and plans further speeches as Taft campaign staff coordinate travel.

Margo N. D J. Bryan Northwest John Burk J. L. Cashel Frank Uollins J. B. Haron Wetropale Breia Bryan Aod Grand Forks Brean

Man Pleads in Corporation Court for Net Scam

A white man named John D. Hart pleaded earlier before Judge Beckley in the corporation court this morning. He was charged with securing ten dollars from two women by pretending her husband was jailed and needed cash. He secured release on bond and a fine of ten dollars was entered.

Beckley

Hydrant Ordinance Victim In Police Court Case

A man named Alvarez faced the police court after a fire hydrant incident. He reportedly tangled with a hydrant during the event, causing a loss of control and a horse became attached at one end. The proceedings noted a $1 damage or loss in relation to the hydrant incident.

Ving Alvarez Pallee

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