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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1902
Page
6
Sam Meyer had a pocketbook containing 110 dollars stolen while playing ecards in a saloon on West Commerce near Frio yesterday at noon. Officer Harris filed the report. no clue to the thief. The stash included four twenty dollar bills two tens and two fives.
Miss Melba Palmer returns from the Empire engagement and joins the Virden theater company as they leave for New Braunfels this morning for an engagement tonight. Palmer, a San Antonio native, has made local friends and is celebrated for her stage success.
W. A. Mauney, W. E. Jones and Lawrence Smith were injured yesterday morning in a scaffold fall at 1621 Buena Vista street. Mauney and Jones were slightly bruised while Smith suffered a broken leg.
Mrs Flattery at the corner of Trenton avenue and Oakland street seeks sewer connection services. The notice cites J B Flannery & Co of 701 Wyoming street as the contractor in charge of the work.
August 24 marks events from 1572 St Bartholomew's Massacre and de Coligni murder to 1901 General Robert Williams retirement death. Notable births include Letitia Ramolini and William Walter Phelps. Washington burned in 1814. 1892 Gloucester MA anniversary noted.
A Light of Wednesday column notes a new phonograph event by the Beethoven society in Medina. It mentions Hugo and a newborn daughter for Mr and Mrs and references local happenings including the old Sampson place purchase, a bond issue sale by Colonel Wickes, and a fire at Sunset workshops in Harrisburg.
The Independent announces a directory listing hundreds of Texas names for long-distance connections. Prominent cities such as Austin Beaumont Temple Belton Waco Houston Galveston New Braunfels San Marcos Round Rock are connected with intermediate links and branches from these key locations.
Two boys born to Mr and Mrs H Heiligmann at 228 Austin street and Mr and Mrs Louis Possur at 117 Arsenal street. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Layer at Rock Quarry Road. A girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Antonio Lomesi at Buena Vista street.
Messrs. Paul Sheffler Charles Lay Herman Sullivan and Willie Coleman returned from a fishing trip on the Medina Sullivan narrowly escaped drowning when the river bank caved in and he was thrown into the water his companions rescued him with slight difficulty.
It was stated on the streets Saturday that Mr. Benno Engleke, the city treasurer, will send his resignation to the city council on next Monday. Engleke will continue to run his private business with Emendorf Hardware.
Citizens reject the five claimants granted special privileges to run the San Pedro Springs dance hall. The movement frames the action as a stand against dictation by political bosses and vows no cooperation with the committee of five.
Citywide concern rises over foul smelling water from mains with reports of taste like stagnant pond near Castro street. Citizens urge mayor to order hydrant flushing and flushing by river discharge. Doctors advise boiling water for drinking to prevent possible typhoid outbreak.
The Brown Stone Boys met Tuesday and Saturday to plan renomination strategy and debated names for their organization. A suggested title like Invitation Convention sparked concerns about excluding undecided voters, as members argued for a non partisan or reform label while preserving loyalty to current officeholders.
A wagon loaded with peaches arrived at a commission house on Military plaza yesterday. About two dozen fruit vendors swarmed the wagon, cramming into the Weyzon ias filled with nearly fifty crates. In minutes the crates were gone and a near free-for-all ensued as men scrambled to claim the fruit.
Sunset Wood Company plans a hay warehouse on Hays Street at an estimated cost of $1000. The project positions the firm for expanded storage, with construction to begin shortly and completion expected within the current fiscal period.
W C Mooresio and Mrs Emma P Moore acquire blocks 4 6 8 10 and 12 in block 375 and all improvements totaling 11000 dollars. The Scottish American Mortgage Company transfers 92 by 60 feet on lock 140 at NW corner of North Flores and Obraje streets for 2500 dollars. Wim H Elliott transfers to R H Ball lot 9 in city block 181 east side of Soledad Street for 200 dollars. Joe Beckmann transfers 100 acres about 13 miles NW of San Antonio to Anna Bacon for 900 dollars. The Scottish American Mortgage Company transfers to Mary C Seladino a lot in block 149 fronting 46 feet on North Flores Street and 92 feet north of Obraje Street for 1100 dollars.
San Antonio Steam Laundry manager Ben M Wofford caused the gatling gun to discharge while repairing it. Two hundred fifty nine shells blasted through the roof at 300 315 St Marys Street, though no one was on the roof. Wofford notes recent narrow escapes and emphasizes quick work and delivery.
Sovereign LL C Bullock of Woodmen of the World Weesatschie camp No 38 announces availability next week of Kansas City cooked meats at 16 cents per pound or two pounds for 25 cents. He also offers ice cream eggs pies bread and soda waters. Stand on South Flores street opposite Lambert's saloon.
Local notice reports the marriage of J C Doniahue and Mollie Leach. Andres Lopez and Nieves Palacios reportedly witnessed the ceremony. Further details not provided in the fragment.
S Wolfson lists furniture, carpets, mattings, linoleums and shades offerings with emphasis on home decor and furnishings. The brief notice highlights a broad selection and installation services for interior finishing.
One of Doc Baldessarelli's rare Japanese bull dogs ran wild at Louis' home on Nolan Street yesterday. An officer was summoned to dispatch the animal, leaving Louis grieving the loss of the only such breed in the city.
MO D Leatherman of Toyah Texas writes from August 20 1902 to Dr J W Harwell of San Antonio expressing strong relief from cancer and stating faith in the doctor s treatment while noting the cure leaves no scar and that cancer care under the treatment is minimal.
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