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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
4
A fire started when a Japanese item was placed too near a window and brushed drapery. Mrs. F M M Turyear reported the incident at 434 Main Avenue. The blaze damaged the building, property owner Joh Tig, about 40 dollars, plus roughly 14 dollars in contents.
Judge Ogden returns from Dallas praising Republican prospects for the ticket. Coroner reports heart failure as the cause of Samuel Martin’s death after a wagon accident near Sunset depot. Funeral and interment scheduled in city cemetery. New city maps and pocket guides offered by H. R. Felts.
The Board of Health will publish a statistical report on typhoid fever deaths in San Antonio dating from 1867 to the fiscal year 1907-08. Secretary Mr Mueller says initial compilations show early deaths in 1867 and a rising pattern. It will take several weeks to complete the full report.
Walter P Napier and Joseph Z Frost will attend the national tripa toy congress as delegates for International ciak of this city, representing Albarafergie M.S. eityly de Qeloher.
Governor opens the fair as local supporters gather with children, enjoying rides and treats. Families travel in pairs and groups from small children to teens, sharing in the festive atmosphere and excitement around balloons, snacks, and playful activities.
At 12 30 pm about 4500 on the grounds with 1000 children. Of attendees 2750 entered via the pass gate mainly schoolchildren, 200 vehicles used the pay gates, 477 entrants were registered employees and concessionaires. J C Brown, traction superintendent, pledges expanded streetcar service if needed, possibly a one minute schedule with cars and trailers to improve timing. Secretary Vanier of the fair association busy coordinating efforts. officials predict a banner first day and a record fall opening for the city fair.
Exhibits in the exposition are nearly all installed with the stin line set for evening. the big exhibit from the Triabic Oo Mexics nears completion and crowds fill the centers of attraction. New displays are readied, with Berend Toot of the amulet hall showing seven new ones. the Tess Yirkish Woman's club boasts a new boat display, and Morning work proceeds toward finishing the ark department display. The agricultural building shows all displays installed, with some still being adjusted, and Superintendent Pyron notes the fair should outshine prior shows as finish work continues tonight.
Readers are treated to a Fort Sam Houston opening day display with General Albert Myer cited for cooperation. Governor Campbell leads a San Antonio arrival march with a detailed parade of cavalry, guards, and military detachments along the Tower parade grounds.
A large parade reviewed by the governor featured a long list of officials including Major Caltupgian Col. John Peeler and Col. Nehert Goree. Mounted police and the San Antonio military band accompanied the procession from Alamo plaza to Avenue D then to the post, with the Ninth infantry and Third cavalry providing musical and ceremonial displays before returning to the governor’s headquarters.
A scanned bank statement for American Bank and Trust Co published in a Texas city records section. It lists assets including cash and reserves, loans, furniture and fixtures, discounts, and a large total. It shows liabilities: paid-in capital, undivided profits, deposits, and time certificates, with signatures of officers and a notary.
A string of overnight burglaries hit several shops around Garden and Fourth Pyaxa Street and nearby avenues. Robbers damaged windows at Nadgelin's Stored and Milwin Podewils store, with items stolen or ransacked, while a saloon nearby helped deter further thefts. Police noted suspicious individuals sighted as they fled.
Mortuary notices report the death of Samuel Martin who died yesterday at 16:00 after driving a Joske Bros. delivery wagon on Commerce Street. He was 61 or 62, a plumber by trade, and survived by a wife and three children. Interment at an unnamed cemetery. Also listed are death notices for Thaddeus Foster aged six, and Mrs. J. Wiedeman aged 21, with brief details and burial arrangements in San Antonio.
Taft indicated he would respond to Senator Foraker’s statement issued yesterday and would have a copy ready when the Taft special reaches St Paul. A large Cedar Rapids crowd gathered as Taft began the second day of his campaign tour with a short address before 6 o clock.
The report of County Assessor Albert V. Huth shows Bexar county property valuation for 1918 to be $68,000,000 for 193? as against $55,048,473 for 1907. The report states that the tax revenues for the year will reach $997,933.27 this year, while last year’s amount was $412,000. This year's poll taxes assessed amount to $32,130 for state and $50,881.50 for county, against $27,003 and $4,505.09 respectively last year.
A 43 year old farmer, Haglish, died after a wagon loaded with cotton crashed into a passing car on South Flores Street in Salinas Avuscoxit county. He was conveyed to his cousin English’s home, then died en route to Salinas. Haglish left several grown children. The body was taken to Salinas for burial.
A signal failure on the Berti elevated railroad caused a two-car crash in an early afternoon incident in Berlin. One car toppled 49 feet to the street, shattering the vehicle as passengers were injured and 14 people died.
Visitors for the International fair will attend an elaborate 8 30 pm reception on Wednesday September 30 at the International club rooms. Music dancing and refreshments will be provided as the first in a winter series. A long reception committee list includes many ladies and several committee officers.
New York dispatch reports Dimhmas Mitrhedek of the republican national committee dismissing a rumor that resignations including National Committeeman Sheldon and T Coleman Dupont, head of the speakers bureau, may follow Dupont’s announced resignation. Hitchcock characterized as unlikely. Theo. Artat’s orchestra mentioned.
In New Orleans the cotton trade shows quiet, steady levels with prices largely unchanged across October through December. Reports indicate modest demand and steady transaction activity, with typical regional fluctuations reflected in small price adjustments.
Kansas City Sept 26 Wheat No 2 hard priced at 7 dollars with bids near 7.00 and No 2 red around 7.04. Corn No 2 quoted at 7 3/4 to 7 5/8 with No 2 white noted. Oats No 7 around 4 3/4 to 4 8/8 with No 2 white at about 5.00.
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