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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

5

Internal quarrel rocks San Antonio Scientific Society

The Scientific Society of San Antonio faces political turmoil as board resignations shake leadership. Captain Edgar Schramm and Professor Est. Lukin resign after a contested move, with secretary Heusinger resisting. Directors seek resignations only from offices, not members, amid months of feud and a tense upcoming meeting.

Scientific Society of San Antonio Edgar Schramm Lukin Heusinger Solon Stewart B. G. Cervantes Get. J. Ls. Bulls Whilp Ates Lukin the. Malone TL. Britighuret Col. George Brown TB. Mackensen E. Blain Capl Seitanmn Prev. Lussitt Thsr Aullioy Schramm Suurgiary Heuninger Nealfatus Housingo Menting Hensingel

Italian colony to mark Columbus anniversary in San Antonio

The Italo-American Young Men's club in San Antonio elected officers at a meeting last night and planned a grand Columbus Day observance. Joe Obriatt was chosen president, with Charles Troflo vice president, Frank Chiado secretary, and Charles Forestell a treasurer. The celebration was set for October 18, replacing the original date of October 12, with elaborate supper and ballet as central events.

America Christopher Columbus San Antonio Jrout Yong Men's Club Severa John Giorda Leona Monterey Street Joe Obriatt Jdnth Adso Willy

Local court session set for Monday Labor Day

Reported in a terse notice the corporation court will reconvene Monday to select a new judge as part of a routine Labor Day observance. The brief item notes scheduling and procedural steps, with no further details provided.

Nilesk Hele Cndeé Labor Day Agen

No Newspaper Monday Observance By Li and San Antonio Light

The Li declares no paper on September 7 to honor Jebor day and allow workers a respite from toil. The San Antonio Daily Light supports a holiday that is not only pleasure but also profit to the labor cause.

Jebor San Antonio Daly Light

Death takes Texas judge

Dallas reports Judge George N. Aldredge died at his home at 4 this morning after arriving from Colorado Springs yesterday for health. He was a county and district judge and linked with progressive movements, born in Georgia 63 years ago.

Dallas George N. Aldredge Colorado Springs Yaxas Georgia

Elevator Victim to be Buried Sunday

Funeral for George Tobin a 1 year old boy killed in an elevator accident at the Kampmann building will be held Sunday at 7 PM from his home at 10 Ulica alley. Interment in City Cemetery No. 2. The accident happened while he watched a hay load drop into the shaft as the cage rose and the door closed.

George Bri Negro Hay Kampmann inWelock Ulica Alley Loy Si Smalbhuck CG. Tobin Tiny George Tobin A. Moward Kampwant Building Cowy Ib

Anniversary of McKinley Shooting in San Antonio

Seven years after President William McKinley was shot at the Buffalo exposition, San Antonio recalled the 1901 tragedy with memories of his Alamo Plaza visit. crowds gathered, the president received an Alamo palathin, and citizens mourned after news of his death two weeks later.

San Antonio Tremden William McKinley Buffalo Exposition Crolgasz M's McKinley Marsh Ficks Amekkintay Hicks Alamo Plaza Plana Alamo Peple Dle Wen Orta

Governors and Simpson to Attend Opening Day of International Exposition

Democratic Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell and Dallas Republican candidate Joan N. Styson are tipped as major draws for the expo opening on Saturday September 26. Invitations reportedly extended and discussions ongoing with Fair Association leaders to secure Simpson's attendance amid Republican efforts to rally support. Local Republicans view Simpson's presence as boosting the party ticket while long-time cattle industry figure Simpson is praised for his prominent Texas activities and influence in the region. Col. Cecil Lyon reportedly discussed with Simpson about reinforcing the GOP ticket during the expo opening in San Antonio or nearby areas.

Thomas Mitchell Campbell Texas Joan N. Styson Dallas Campbel Vance Siupish Trani Dallassa Fair Association Vinee Sintyson The Simpson Howeyer San Agtenio Cate

Kane Lands Job At SSnet House In County Repairs

The district clerk’s office awarded a repair contract to Henry Kane for remodelling the theater and filing shelves at Atuies Cay with a bid of 920. The county also awarded printing of tax receipts to G F Sigmund Printing Co for 1350.52 and publishing delinquent lists to The San Antonio Light Publishing Co. A district 26 petition to sell land in the Eomerget quad was granted, while a damages petition against George Schuebe was rejected. A road engineer position was proposed to be created due to winter weather conditions.

Atuies Cay Inis Henry Kane G. F. Sigmund Printing Company San Antonio Light Publishing Company Py Sion Eomerget Quad George Schuebe Isking Dam Dong Te Wigon Gonatles Nevill Cael

Case Against J T Wood Dismissed Over Lighting Charge

The case accusing J T Wood of operating an automobile without lights and speeding was dismissed by Judge Buckley Unis. The defense and witnesses testified he was not using the vehicle at the affidavit hour, according to the officer’s statement.

J.T. Wood Thatn Alice Iim Buckley Unis

Local Weather Report With Historical Temperature Record

Weather summary notes Logan forenant for Sas tonto and vic i Tonjeht and Sunday with a 70 degree minimum and 34 degree maximum. The dated record compares temperatures in lay with age from 1907, mentioning Meestrreteee TR BW and a country note about sourid oF pal.

Logan ‘Legane Sastonto Vic Sourid Pal

Rail Road Fate of San Antonio in the Rio Grande Future

A historic plea urging San Antonio to back a railroad to the Rio Grande. The piece argues that Houston’s potential roadway to Brownsville and a direct line to Catala threatens local growth, trade, and regional supremacy. It warns of missed chances, urging immediate action to prevent rivals from exploiting the territory and delaying the city’s future progress.

San Antonio Rio Grande Mir Busiess Houston Cotte Here Laredo San Armonio Sanstonia Brownsville Uecavitsville Country Line Aclong Sauetndau Rio Von Phis Bast Antonia Tefl Hettle Sawstatonia Cvisiey

New Proposition by Promoter Hogue

Promoter Hogue and the San Antonio railroad rivals clashed over terms for a San Antonio to Pleasanton line. A morning meeting failed to finalize bonds and bank securities with San Antonio banks, prompting Hogue to plan a revised proposal to be presented that afternoon offering a conditional right of way and a more limited option to build.

W. F.ogue Tales John G. Griner Hoge San Antonio Pluagadtonh Hogue II J. W. Gook Iyola H. A. Aubrey Railroad Duval Weat Abernathy George A. Martin Sheri Richards Atascosa County Hogue Sechary Carrington Alhough Swithout Railroad Committee Sim Antonio National Banc Antonn Ina Daltak Bank Vatiroad Antonio National Bank Heari Antonio Wank Union General Dor National Bank San Avytonlins Cif San Antonio Univ Vingue Bia Dallas San Antonte

San Antonio Trade Road Drive Faces City Apathy

At a San Antonio Business Men’s Club meeting last night the push for a southward railroad to Pleasanton faced heavy indifference from financiers and merchants. Speakers urged immediate fundraising and decisive action within 30 days to deter rivals and preserve regional trade, warning that the city’s trade would bleed to competitors if the project stalled.

Dy. Simmons Tor A San Antonio George M. Marlin Pleasantes Business Men’s Club of Mr. Cook Fred W. Cook Business Men's Club Acton Buay George Mr. Martin Abernathy T. K. Richardson Abscoxa County Pleasanton T San Antonians

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