Boy Prone to Death Saved by Patrolman Dukes
Patrolman James Dukes halted a runaway horse pulling three buggy along Me ma sirvet after it dashed through Santa Rosa avenue and Houston street toward Medina. A small boy occupied the buggy but his name is not given in the report. Dukes seized the reins and stopped the frightened animal after a brief struggle.
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James Dukes
Telock
Dukes
Hama
Santa Rosa Avenue
Houston Street
Medina
August Tax Totals From County Collector Report
The August report by County Tax Collector Sob A- Bitter shows total revenue of 2562.83 for the month. State taxes contributed 409.04, school tax 414.86, penalties 0.19, with ad valorem 1277.68 and district school 786.47 plus 0.16 penalty. state and county taxes 9062.93 combined, state occupation tax 9267.50 and county 633.73.
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Alstrict
Fort Worth druggest loses leg in accident
Mineral Wells Texas September report describes Dick Bean a Fort Worth druggist being seriously wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge. While crawling under a fence the trigger caught the load, the shot emptied into his leg and led to amputation.
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Mineral Wells
Tex
Dick Bean
Fork Worth
Gompers Leads Bryan Campaign Stop in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas September 2 Sammel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor opened his campaign against the Republican ticket urging labor unity and warning that voting for Taft would harm workers. He contrasted Republican neglect with Democratic reception and pledged relief for farmers and industrial workers.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Sammel Gompers
Feclaration of Labor
Hera Dust Right
Gompers
Chicago
Genver
Party of Power
Taft
Ohio
Elevator Installed for Fort Sam Houston Hospital
The Fort Sam Houston quartermaster advertised a contract for a single elevator installation in the new hospital building. The project covers a basement two main floors and an attic with the elevator serving all levels. Construction is near completion and funding is awaiting appropriations to finish work.
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Quartermaster's
Fort Sam Harstor
the Post
Martin Sitis
August 1908 Weather Report Highlights Record Variations
The article notes a near normal August 1908 with small temperature deviation, a high of 99 on August 2 and a low of 68 on August 17. It details precipitation at 4.27 inches, 1.58 inches above normal, wind movement totaling 80 miles with 5.3 mph average speed, and frequent thunderstorms on multiple dates.
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Aars
Nor Wal
How Accidents Sometimes Happen at the Station
Jack McDevitt of the Southern Pacific warns that accidents occur daily as passengers stroll near tracks. He recalls saving a woman from a switch engine and urges vigilance at rail crossings. He notes people chat and walk along rails, rarely looking behind or around during train time.
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Jack McDevitt
Southern Pacific
Husband Fined Ten Dollars After Slapping Wife
A man and his wife were arrested by Market Master Cart Crowther after a dispute over a trip to a Chinese restaurant. The husband pleaded guilty to affray, admitting he slapped his wife when she insisted on going out. The case against the wife was dismissed and the husband received a ten dollar fine.
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Mirkug Honge
Nasarlo Petrasny
Kart Crowther
Wousband
NASA
Ter Waz
Huebnad
High Pressure Brings Fair Weather Across Central U S
A large high pressure area covers the central United States from Canada to the Gulf, signaling fair weather for San Antonio and nearby areas. Lows lie along the coasts with no significant change foreseen, though isolated showers may occur in northern and southwestern Texas. Temperatures run slightly below normal after recent light rainfall in places like Belllinger andHamlet ta.
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Prac
Pacific
Atlantic
Texas
Bellinger
Hamletta
Relatives Fight in Court Room in Houston
Houston report says Clyde Creighton attacked his brother in law August Bergman in a courtroom over custody of Creighton's seven year old son. Blood flowed as Creighton sought possession. Bergman restrained the child and Creighton fled but was captured and jailed.
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Houston
Texas
Clyde Creighton
August Bergman
Creighton
Bergman
Tyler Commercial College Promises High Employment Rates
An Unequalled Record from Tyler Texas reports 75 graduates placed in August. The Employment Bureau handles jobs from $600 to $3000 yearly, inviting former graduates to contact for opportunities. The college highlights its large enrollment, 20 teachers, and a 168 page catalog with a cash guaranty of 100.
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Ter Commercial College
Tyler
T 143
America
Tyler Commercial College
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Ctlon
Sthoo
Salarjes
Mars
Almos
Thanar
Schoor
Sda
Neds
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Earalimenta
Benn Utuily
Texas
In Memoriam Poem for Miss Frisbie Died August 16
A friend of Miss Tenle Mas Frisbie, daughter of Mr and Mrs B Pris bie of 1008 Essex Street, asks The Light to publish a memorial poem. The verse mourns a child lost to death, pleads comfort from God, and reflects on grief, heaven, and the Savior's love as a family endures sorrow and seeks solace.
Mosquito Fleet Arrives at Honolulu Port at Noon Today
Honoluu Sept 2 Rear Admiral Sivinburte commanding the Pacific fleet announced that the entire Mosquito Fleet will reach Honolulu Port by noon today. Message received last night indicated the fleet is en route and set to dock this afternoon, reflecting a key naval arrival moment in the region.
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Honolulu
Mounted officer for the East End initiative launches patrols
Police protection expands with a mounted unit to cover the East End from New Brannels Avenue east to Weat and up Dawson Street toward East Ed. The force began patrolling yesterday after the monthly police meeting as residents learn of the new heat. Builders' directory offers a list of firms seeking business.
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Raat
Tong
Marshall NoCaba
New Brannels Avenue
Eft
Usenee
Both Heights
Puta
Dawson
Celebration planned at New Sutherland Springs event
A big celebration is planned at New Sutherland Springs on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 6, with excursion rates granted. John N. Garner and Dr. T. M. Moore will dedicate the mile, and republican caucuses for congress in the Fifteenth district are noted. Ball games, a tournament, cricket, tennis, and sulfur water birds are listed to attract attendees. The Sutherland Springs Development Company will host.
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New Sutherland Springs
John N. Garner
T. M. Moore
Congress
Pifteene
Sutherland Springs Development Company
Traction Company Sued For Fifteen Thousand Dollars
In Fifty seventh district court, Juan and Martha Ramon sue San Antonio traction company for 15000 dollars over alleged personal injuries. Martha Ramon claims she was thrown from a street car when it suddenly started as she attempted to alight on July 1, 1998.
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Juan
Martha
Riwnan
Silstrict
San Antonio, Tracan Company
Martha B. Ramon
ORGANIZE BRYAN CLUB FOR CAMPAIGN FUND DRIVE
The Bexar County Bryan Club organized yesterday afternoon with Ro H. Webster as president and James L. Sleyden Bryan Callaghan Dr. W. L. Harker R. B. Minor R. L. aina flela and W. W. Sloan as vice presidents Y. 5. Williams secretary and J. El Haile treasurer The club will begin an active canvass for contributions to the national campaign committee The finance committee includes J. H. Haile Dr J. H. Moore Milburn Origators Re T Milburn Car Mullaly Wi Db Hoefgen John Beck W. W. Sloan Sloan & Bagg Joel Linscomb R 14 Ball’s office BH. AL Lonardson 430 Cumur Ed Braden Ara fun A O'NoM oT A Appleby dene Wnaster International Grant Northern railroad
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Bexar County
Bryan Club
Ro O H. Webster
James L. Sleyden
Bryan Callaghan
W. L. Harker
R. B. Minor
R. L. Ainaflela
W. W. Sloan
Y. 5
J. H. Haile
Couirs Oan
J. H. Moore
al Milburn
T. Milburn
Car Mullaly Company
Hoefgen
Corncil Hall
John ¢. Beck
Sloan & Bagg
Joel Linscomb
Ball's
AL Lonardson
Cumur
Ed Braden
Arafun A O'Nom
A. Appleby
Dene Wnaster International
Grant Northern Railroad
School Board Prep for Reopening Under New German Principal
Superintendent Lakin returns from Galveston and begins preparations for the schools opening on the 14th of the month. Teachers report next Monday as Lakin organizes facilities and staff. Prof Pal Metzerthu from Atlanta arrives to assume duties as principal of the German department.
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Thety Schoolz
Galveston
Luldu Fe
Peacock Military
Ban "Antonio
Tex
Texas
War Department
Soach
Louisachat
Toduero
Navy
Mibister
Texany Peacock
Bay of ‘Sas
Geo
Leroy Brown
Gardew Wacmanos
SY Sohnnndant Eero
Koingensanth
T. S
al Cavaley
Promotion for a Brownsville Man Head of Treasury Mission
Brownsville Tex September John Hord formerly of Brownsville heads the transitional ravunne department of the Philippine islands and is en route to Egypt and India. He travels to investigate braking methods of those governments for the United States treasury department. It is expected Hord will return to Manila then to India and later rejoin the treasury department in Washington.
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Tex
John &. Mord
Brownsvill
Tri Ternal Ravunne
Palippine Islands
Egypt
India
United States
Treasury Department
Hord
Manila
Washington
Constable Files Collected Fees With County Auditor
Charles P. Stevens, constable, files East repairs with the county auditor showing an aggregate collection of 67 dollars. After a 10 percent deduction for the county attorney and a percent deduction for the constable, 48.45 dollars are deposited with the county treasurer.
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Charles PL Stevens
Brreinel No. 1
Attornay
Bell Company Loses 150 Phones at Kaufman
Tarrell Texas September 3 indignant citizens plan to remove photos of the Southwestin Telephone company after rate increases. Citizens organize an Independent company to take over service.
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Bell Company
Kaufman
Tarrell
Tex
Southwestin Telephone Company
Notice of Bids for Fire Station Tow Purchase
Bryan Callaghan mayor invites sealed proposals on August 25 for the purchase of Newhonse Tow to be used as a fire station on Grand Avenue between Dale and Austig streets. Bids are due at 10 o clock on September 40. The city may reject any or all bids and details are available at the clerk's office. Fred Fries, City Clerk.
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Grand Avenue
Dale Street
Austig Street
Bryan Callaghan
Body of Fireman Found Slain Near Toyah
Special to The Ligat from El Paso reports the body of fireman Ton Sterrett of the Texad and Pacifle lines found near Pyota with throat cut and head severed, believed murdered. Malaria and pale blood noted. ad for Grove's Chill Tonic included.
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Paso
Tex
Ton Sterrett
Texad
Pacifle
Toyah
Ambassador Thompson Travels Through City in Private Car
Reports indicate Ambassador Thompson will pass through San Antonio this afternoon via the 1. G. Ne road on his way from Mexico City to Kansas City. He travels in a private car with several members of his party.
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Ambassador Thompson
San Antono
Maxico City
Kengag City
Rangers Stay to Enforce Liquor Law in Weatherford
Captain Johnson of the state force says the Rangers will remain in Weatherford to enforce local option laws. Two men will be sent to Amarillo to assist, under governor's orders, with law enforcement duties.
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Weatherford
Tex
Lantemter
Johnson
Yager
Rangers
Amano
Kaplat
Amarillo
Orilor
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