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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1908

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Two Million Gallon Gusher In San Antonio Water Works

The San Antonio Water Works well on Market Street, led by J W Judson, currently yields about 2,002,000 gallons of clear water daily. Judson hopes for a six to eight million gallon flow as the drifted well nears completion. Depth reached is 845 feet with a fifth year target of finishing by week’s end. Judson, a 22 year veteran of drifting arte- Blan wells, says this will be the last well he drills in the area.

San Antonio Judson

Building Permits From Royal Theater Company and Home Dwellings

Royal Theater Company on Xllera tions and Has I Toustan street listed for a total of 12060 dollars. Mrs GC T Pullen applies for a two story dwelling on Dewey Place at 1750 dollars. W D Siers files for a two story dwelling on Woodlawn avenue at 1400 dollars. Dwn Mirage houses a three room dwelling on Pierron street at 750 dollars. Mrs WR George seeks a three room dwelling on Litter street for 400 dollars.

Royal Theater Company

Gun Play Jails Man Wife Is Taken

At 4 o clock yesterday afternoon a man named Hogan was jailed after an alleged gun incident with Officer Louis Rubiolo near East Commerce street. Hogan, with his wife, drove up to Station No 3 and is said to have drawn a revolver. Rubiolo struck him in the forehead, Hogan claimed mistreatment of his wife. A scuffle ensued, a blade-like wound was inflicted, and Hogan was restrained with handcuffs. Mrs Hogan was later detained for abusive language.

Wien Hogan Hogan Louis Rubiolo East Commerce Street Debot Rubble Itty Felicewan Rubblo Alty Hall Hogi

Engine Carries Driver To Death In Creek Accident

Beaumont Tex Sept 1 The lagging train of a limber cmppear here today ran through a trestle in bail repair and plunged into the creek. Engineer Mack Thompson was drowned and the brakeman injured in the collision as the engine carried the driver to his death.

Beaumont Tex Mack Thompson

Child Dies Allegedly From Suluunone Amid Curing Practices

Plaintiffs AakS 21,000 claim damages after their child Anna Melle Rittiman died from sickness blamed on daily inhalation of fumes from curing hides. Suit filed against A. Cohen & Co in Forty Ath district court. Alleged that decaying matter at curing premises produced health hazards. another child Anya Belle reportedly died July 24, 1908.

Ti Ia Relimann Anya Belle Fuly

Mexican Fiesta Ends in Harmonious City Celebration

The Mexican fiesta closed at San Pedro Park with a large crowd, estimated over 500 attendees. President Morales praised unity among communities, thanked Mayor Callaghan, and announced plans for a major anniversary celebration of Mexico’s freedom in 1910 to include participants from the Rio Grande to Dallas and a grand future event in this city.

San Pedro Park Chrales United Mexican Societies Morales Mexico Iowa Rio Grande Dallas Callaghan Bruno Hoffman Herman Bone Juan B. Garza

Democ ras aid for national committee to stay in San Antonio

Charles H. Cross, national committeeman, says he will remain in San Antonio through Tuesday. He reports strong local support and predicts Texas Democrats will contribute $2000 to the national committee, aiding campaigns in New York, Indiana, Ohio and other pivotal states. Cross notes broad backing from city Democrats and plans to extend local help until departure.

Charles H. Cross Tha “Democr National Somites San Antonio Cros Ty T. W. Hildebrand Austin Art. Cross Cross Texas Tocal

Heart Quits Tour in Texas

George Wilson, father-in-law of W. R. Hearst, arrived in Sout Texas to arrange for Hearst and his party. He said a message called him to New York on important campaign business, likely connected with Morakar letters. Others of the party, finding Mr. Tisgen, will address various Texas elites.

Kint Worth Tex Gant George Wilson W. R. Hearst Texas Hearst Wilson Paih New York Morakar Tisgen

Cholera Threat Spreads Across Europe and Manila

Special cables report cholera spreading in Europe with Finland and Scandinavian courts alarmed. Cold in Russia fails to quell the outbreak as thousands are affected and schools repurposed as hospitals. In Manila between 8 and 10 pm a cholera surge yields 38 new cases and 17 deaths, including Americans H. Howard and W. A. Davis.

Finland St. Petergburg Europe Subus Manila Fl. H. Howard

Simpson Visits Veterans Home Amid Campaign Flair

Spedal to The Tight reports in Austin Texas that after Joel Miller withdrew his Republican bid for governor the scene shifted to the Confederate home where Mr Simpson was introduced as a comrade not a candidate. He vowed to fight next year if defeated and claimed veterans have more prison ers than free men while seeking renewed support from veterans.

Austin Joel Miller Inyl- Valion Simpson Slupson Texas

Common Sense And Tablet Dyspepsia Remedy Promise

The piece touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a common sense cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the stomach needs nerve force nourishment and blood supply, and that the tablets aid digestion, prevent decay, and strengthen gastric juices. Free trial packs are offered by mail from the Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart R.A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mitek

Unclear Oklahoma governor questioned over campaign funds

Text reports rising tension as Frank Monnett questions the source of 800000 in campaign funds and asks whether Governor Haskell should resign as custodian. Oklahoma officials note possible ties between Governor Haskell and a Standard Oil subsidiary, prompting calls for clarification.

Dy Hearst Columbus Frank Monnett O11 Haskell Ational Committee Oklahoma Harkell Pratria Oi) Company The Southwest Standard

Married 17 Years Celebrated By Gum Family

Avahio Gum a G I and A locomotive engineer takes layoff to celebrate his seventeenth wedding anniversary with family at 406 Milam Street. The couple wed September 29 1891 in Schillenburg. Mrs Gum as Augusta Kunz. Five children Mamie Lee Helen Mary Francis Laura Ide and A B Guin Jr.

Avahio 1 Gum Milam Street Mr. Gum Schilenburg

GOES 10 PROSECUTE TEXAS RATE GASES

Special to The Light Port Worth Texas Sep 19 assistant Attorney Gallerat Pollard will meet Port Worth shippers Monday or Tuesday to discuss evidence to be submitted at St Louis September 28 before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the fight for lower freight rates. Well known Texans will appear before the commission. Witnesses for the railroad side include B F Yoakum head of the Rock Island system.

Port Worth Texx Gallerat Pollard St. Louis Interstate Commerce Commission Texas B. F. Yoakum Ruck Island

Berger joins Big Credit Store in San Antonio

Berger, a 25 year veteran of Wolfson Dry Goods, joins Askin and Berman Credit Store, a move welcomed by the local retail trade. He is noted for his long association with Wolfson's and is expected to boost the big credit house's standing in the San Antonio market.

A. Herger Hag Beim

Marmola Fat Reducer Promises Easy Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a cheap fat reducer. It claims users can lose up to a pound a day with no exercise, stomach upset, or wrinkles, and suggests buying a four case supply or requesting a mail order from The Marmola Company of Detroit.

Marmola Company Detroit

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