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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
5
Andres Garza Galan, vice president of the International Yheim, notes growing Mexican interest in the San Antonio fair as the exposition progresses. He cites financial stringency, swelling visitor numbers, and many Mexican students in focal schools increasing appeal for wealthy Mexicans to visit the city.
An 11 year old boy was injured when a toy machine caught his fingers. The first joint of the little finger on the right hand was mashed and the third finger damaged while he played with the device. The incident occurred at the Math Pavilion Artat club event.
Techimsen, He Gutzeit and Anton Gloeckner returned from a mountains fishing trip above Kerrville with few issues beyond Gloeckner's faulty reel and minor mishaps. A horse tied near Wagon belous ing 9 Juan Esperate was found astray on Main Avenue. the owner arrived, the horse died at city hall, and Esperatra was charged with leaving the animal untethered. A fine of one was levied in corporation court this morning.
Our customers are asked to follow the new soda dispenser procedure to prevent theft and ensure prompt service. John Winkel died at home age 51. survived by widow and two children, father and three brothers. Funeral tomorrow at 4 PM under Woodmen of the World with burial at New Lutheran Cemetery.
The Orange city council rejected plans for a longer and wider wharf at Waid wharf on the Sabine river, saying the proposed 0 fret by 40 feet dock expansion was unnecessary, despite calls for greater shipping capacity and improved facilities.
The manager of the millinery department promotes a post supper sale offering nearly a hundred new velvet hats with wing ornaments and trimmed brims. Shades include brown, duckskin, navy, allyn, rose and black. Original value eight fifty, sale price four dollars.
The Palace Theater at 106 Winst presents the Cameraphone show, a remarkable machine claiming to let audiences feel immersed in a live performance. Daily runs begin Saturday September 12 from 1 pm to 9 pm, with twice weekly changes. admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
A new bank named Teopile's Style Bank of Longview is chartered today with capital set at $30,000. Leroy Trice is identified as the largest stockholder in this freshly formed financial institution.
Medical experts warn most kidney illnesses show only in advanced stages and often mimic other ailments. Warner's Safe Cure is advertised as the permanent remedy for kidney, bladder, hyper and blood diseases, claiming to revitalize kidneys and relieve inflammation with herbal ingredients. Sold at druggists or by mail order for 60 cents and a dollar a bottle, with a medical bank note and free sample.
A report from Houston on September 11 describes a violent incident where Pater Gallagher suffered facial injuries after a pool hall altercation. The assailant, a Black man, allegedly used a weapon, prompting medical attention for possible blood poisoning concerns.
Will Morriss returned yesterday from Mexico where he presented accounts of his business and pleaded for support. In Alexios he reported receiving inquiries from officials who had prepared semi exhibits for the government display at the international exposition.
New Orleans steady notes and scattered price data for grain and futures across cities including New Orleans, Liverpool, and Houston, with bids and closings. Texas Fort Worth reports total cattle receipts of 4000 with cattle prices, hogs at 6.90 tops, and calves around 4.50, while other markets show mixed steady and lower trends.
Seu Francisca Gal reports that Staan Jey Kecht and Billy Papke will meet again under former terms in the city on Thanksgiving night November 25. Receipts are to be divided 60 and 40 percent between the fighters.
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