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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
S Charles A Boynton United States district attorney and resident of Waco ia is in the city conferring with United States Marshal Te Neene Nolte on matters pertaining to the federal court. Boynton had come down from Austin where he had been on court business.
The regis weekly hop at Mort Bam Houston runs this evening from 3 50 to 6 00 at the hall in the Naziumstead area. Also noted is the Golden Leaf Prize Dance at Muths with the Disw Sisters and Miriam Rebekah lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows celebrating its fiftieth anniversary tomorrow night at the Odd Fellows hall.
Becanaa of talus interference, the independence anniversary festivities at San Pedro park will proceed today and tomorrow under the patriotic committee of Josh Morales Juan Quellar and P Ochoa. Mayor Callaghan granted extended use of the park with a grand fireworks display featuring two 12 foot flaming eagles in Mexican colors. Charlene Sawer will speak followed by music as thousands are expected to attend. Also notes on school books and health inspections tag the day with routine items.
The city’s recruiting station reports applicants for enlistment. Only one, Qile Schmitt, was accepted as second baker after others were rejected for insufficient or defective physical qualifications. Allings on East Houston Street lists new supply.
Federal court naturalization applicants must file by September 21 to be heard by Judge Maxey this December term. after that date, filings will not be heard until the May term next year. Deputy District Clerk A. T. Campbell announced this morning.
A fire at 2 2:30 this afternoon damaged a dwelling at 207 Austin Street. Fire officials report three alarms delayed the response, hindering the department. Collins Guenther Company storehouse nearby sustained about 3350 in losses and remains subject to investigation.
Special to We Light reports Allen G. Reed, 27, a painter, was working atop a four story scaffold in Houston Texas when he slipped through a defective air light, tumbling toward a table below. He survived the fall with injuries but remains hospitalized under care.
Heavy rains continue across Wharton Texas damaging cotton and rye crops. Roads remain under water in many areas hindering travel and daily life as weather remains unsettled in the region.
Dispatch from Fort Sam Houston notes cholera reappearing in Manila’s native quarter with enlisted men guarding the area. Disease expected to be stamped out in weeks as sanitary efforts are stepped up. two regiments recently deployed to the Philippines.
Special to The Light from Dallas reports an alleged assault at a city court scene. Freeman was badly beaten and denies witnessing the events. The grand jury will investigate the case as of September 18, with suspects including Dan Kreeman and Predman.
Ben Poteet, 31, dies after being crushed between a coal car and a train car on the G W & S A railway near Kingsbury. He had worked locally seven years and is survived by a sister and friend Carl Zimm. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and San Antonio Aerie No 70 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Funeral service to be held at his home at 104 Burleson Avenue this afternoon. The accident involved an eastbound freight with Conductor Witt Care in charge.
A fragmented article notes marked interest in various stage offerings from the Burges players and the Lyric theater. It highlights Tonight and tomorrow’s performances including Sowing the Wind and a matinee, with vaudeville acts by Walter Watson and others, promising entertainment as the theater prepares upgrades.
The Bailey Stack Company presents Monte Christe under the Big Tent Theater management. Tonight and tomorrow show times are listed with Sunday night East Lynn scheduled as practice. The Unicroin, led by 21s5 Whit qun, is on aid to the Jat rely.
Fragment from a 1900s correspondence shows John D Archbold and Henry Foraker exchanging letters regarding Standard Oil matters. The missives mention certificates of deposit and warnings about political handling of Standard Oil affairs. References to Roosevelts era and Remaylvanta congressman aide add context to the lobbying milieu.
The page blends market quotes with disjointed political rhetoric from John G C Sibley and others. It notes Wheat and Corn prices, cattle receipts and hog prices, alongside uncertain references to Tet and conservative politics. The garbled text mentions real estate ads and local opinions about leadership and trusts.
Chicago September 18 Tadgs Taft and Bryan will meet at the Chicago Association Commerce banquet by October 7 after all, an announcement made today by Chairman Dixon of the Republican speakers bureau. The event will highlight the List.
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