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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1905
Page
10
A.S. Connelly promoter of the San Antonio fair engines clash defends the stunt as safe and ready to explode, accusing country papers of calling the event tame. He says the plan was to collide without injuries and mocks critics for wanting carnage before a 70 000 crowd.
The speaker argues against violence in public spectacles noting bull fights in Mexico require a death for success and questions whether American crowds share the same brutal temperament. He suggests historians should study ancient Rome to understand the urge.
Steward F W D Alban i of the city hospital filed November figures with the health board. Read shows 45 at month start, 49 received, 84 treated, 31 discharged, 7 died, 46 remaining. Total hospital days 71.25, average days 1344. 80 treated by city physician, 80 in free clinic. indigent visits 80 by city physician and 62 by assistant, total 142. Deaths include tuberculosis 5, cancer 1, fractured skull 14. Prescriptions filled total 120 for hospital, 241 for free clinic, 8 for eye care. 9 surgical operations performed.
After a one week vacation caused by a fire at the Alamo Insurance building the Shafer and Downey's Commercial and Business College resumes work in newly fitted quarters in the Soledad block Regular classes begin Monday and all missed time will be made up A reunion for students and faculty is planned Friday evening December 8 and visitors are invited Prospective students are urged to enroll in Alam o City.
In 1893 James Barker promoted the Katy girl on MKT advertising folders during Chicago's world fair. An old railway official argues only removing Katy from all materials and the 1100 mile main line could erase the name. He says Katy remains beloved by the public and urges restoring Miss Katy on folders.
A bearded man in a black hat demanded to roost his chickens in a Katy office claiming he is hard of hearing. Morton refused humorlessly as the man admitted the prank, then fled before witnesses joined in the laughter.
Traveling passenger agents from Texas lines will assemble in San Antonio on January 15 for the purpose of forming a state organization to coordinate schedules and promote interline cooperation. The meeting aims to unify practices and improve service across networks.
A. M. Hall of the Katy advocates organizing passenger men to boost fellowship and social status. He notes Dallas already has a thriving group and says a statewide effort will be launched when traveling men meet next month to unite city ticket agents.
The Hertzberg Jewelry Co reports a larger stock than ever with superior quality and latest styles at lower prices. Backed by 27 years of business, the Old and Reliable store offers a guarantee on its jewelry.
A small Alamo Plaza jewelry shop at 203 Alamo Plaza offers a large stock and reliable service. Manager Pearl Young, long associated with Newton Weller and Wagner Co., ensures prompt courteous help for holiday shoppers. Kray invites price and quality comparisons on diamonds watches jewelry cut glass and sterling silver.
Invitation issued for a social club dance at Turner Hall Saturday night. Residents are urged to attend for an evening of music and mingle in a community event atmosphere.
Otto Praeger departs at night for Washington to serve as special correspondent for several afternoon papers in the state and to work for major newspaper syndicates. His career since joining the Daily Light has advanced, moving from night editor at the Express to the national capital assignment. San Antonians express regret, and his wife and children will join him within weeks.
Local ad announces children's sailors and Napoleon hats starting at 50c with caps from 25c and up. Shop Edwards' Millinery, 306 308 West Commerce Street, advertising affordable headwear.
George Caen on Jefferson street opposite Bexar hotel cleans presses and repairs winter suits to look like new. Phone 491.
Paul Poppe announces a new florist shop at 102 Wes Commerce Street after December 3 offering cut flowers floral arrangements palms ferns pot plants and assorted decorations for all occasions. River Avenue business owner signs the notice.
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