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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1908
Page
14
The article discusses a leadership shakeup with President Robbie resigning amid Piloting efforts and league speculations. It notes candidates Deke Hobart, AV Allen, and others in contention, with Austin and nearby figures mentioned as possible contenders.
The Wixag site hosts a Grack Shots event on September 19 with over 160 top marksmen from Texas expected to compete. Cash prizes worth 800 are set to be awarded, and additional prizes will be distributed among the top scores. Alfred Topperwein, justice of the peace, notes preparations and extra shooting stands are planned, with refreshments available.
A clerk named Hein rich Kroppy was sentenced to trial for blackmail and embezzlement involving Thyssen and Hare Krupp Vor Bohtenbalhank. The scheme included threats of dynamite and an extortion ruse. Police traced letters to a London post office, leading to arrests.
Delegates from Beatrice and nearby regions join hundreds of Mennonite representatives across Canadian provinces for the tri confederation of Mennonites in North America. The gathering marks a lengthy conference period with plans to celebrate the semi centennial of a major event in Mennonite history.
Fragmented local notes report upcoming games across teams and leagues. Mentions include a nine player Panters Union, a Monday riverhead clash, and a London style tie to the Alamo Heights celebration.
National and American League results flash across a Hearst leased wire with batteries and umpires listed for games in Boston Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and Detroit. Highlights include Chicago 7 Cleveland 0 and New York 5 Philadelphia 2 with multiple pitchers and line scores noted.
Birth announcements list four newborn girls with parents and addresses. Pred Reichert at 127 Wear French Street, August birth. Henry Gelsler at 396 Waystrent, September 8 birth. Mr. and Mrs Buhanos at 119 Vargne Street, August birth. Mr. and Mrs Wiguel Saenz at 202 Ruskytrees, August 9.
The Troperiis maintain top pin averages at 9.16 per game, while Corring, Frit and Dukes trail close. The coming big match is Yadals versus Corring's Topewas with other clubs like Dukes and Prime also in play. A Tuesday night meeting seeks to organize a new six team league with crews Cyclones Royal Aches Alamo 101 Workers and more, aiming to start around October 13.
The club owners of the Vex Stace Baseball league will meet next week in San Antonio to wind up all matters pertaining to the season. Dr Robbin's resignation will prompt an election to fill the vacancy. Decisions on 1909 and possible changes in personnel are likely, with possible relocation of the circuit to Glass H. L B Hollinger and G B Hollingers are quartered at the Bexar.
The document presents a dense entry list for Fair Races featuring top contenders in the Alamo Handicap and the International Selling Stakes. It names numerous owners, horses, and towns from San Antonio to New Orleans, detailing six and one half furlong races for aged horses and multiple stake events with entrants such as Crafty, Saline, and You Win, among many others, indicating a strong field and expected excitement for the fall meet.
Market brief from Kanawe City Minnesota lists commodities and prices including corn No 2, wheat No 2, oats No 2, and related bulk items. Prices appear in older typography with irregular spacing and OCR artifacts but indicate standard grain and feed products trading locally.
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas notes animal sales results with totals for racelets livers dawa calves and hogs. prices indicate top figures around 4.00 for livers up to 2.10 for dawa and 5.40 for calves, with general steady trends and prices in the low to mid dollars.
Tlaxcalan Governor Cahuantel leads Tlaxcala with a program of irrigation, hydroelectric development, and dry farming. The article highlights his efforts to modernize agriculture, attract investment, and present a major exhibit at the Mexican centennial expo in Pueblo. It notes his travels to Guanajuato and Mexico City and mentions Dominguez’s campaign for better corn and machinery under his patronage.
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