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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1903
Page
8
The provided OCR text lists various census counts with distorted words. It includes figures such as 53,321 and 44,633 and 37,789 and 26,688 and 22,258 and 15,906, indicating a raw tally of individuals or households across categories. The fragmentary lines suggest summary totals rather than a cohesive narrative.
A Mexican was arrested last evening in a west side saloon and jailed on a pistol charge. In Corporation Court Judge Shardein asked him to plead, and he said I cannot tell a lie to anybody. He pleaded guilty and received a forty-dollar fine.
B Steele and Co Tailors advertise full A to Z services at 315 Navarro Street near Commerce. Suits pressed fifty cents and pants pressed fifteen cents. If their work is not the best, it is free, as claimed in the notice.
The Alamo City Commercial College and Alamo City Business College claim unmatched equipment and amenities in the region. They invite readers to request a new catalogue from Shafer and Downey, proprietors.
Shafer The Plumber at 125 W Commerce Street announces new stock of artistic mantels with exclusive designs and special prices for a limited time.
August Santleben Jr. was wounded in a street holdup near North San Marcos and North Fire Street after returning from a party. A gunman demanded money, a scuffle occurred, and August was shot in the hand though injuries were not serious.
In this 1882 item the city notes officials qualifying, local market prices, cold weather dampening work, San Pedro park races, a new sheriff elect, a fatality and orders on sporting women. It also mentions the Alamo Fire Company officers, and an electric light plant expansion along the riverbank.
R H Foster of Salt Lake City reports long lasting digestive troubles improved by Herbine. He claims friends with similar symptoms are being cured and notes the remedy costs 50 cents at Fischer and Springall and Bexar Drug Co.
The International Drug Company at 1403 West Commerce Street advertises bicycle delivery to all city areas. It boasts low prices and fast service with two phone lines, No. 444.
Schumitt, known as the Kodak Man, opens a new store illuminating with Nernst Lamps. Shafer, The Plumber, invites the public to visit at 126 W. Commeres Street to see the lighting and ask questions.
For your money best value fit and satisfaction. Ladies or gents suits from eighteen dollars. Ladies buttons covered. Repairs cleaning and pressing provided. A Reidner, Tailor, 104 West Commerce Bt.
The Thirty-seventh court morning session voir dire began with an empty docket as no cases were set for hearing. Regular jury was empaneled and excused until 2 p.m. Names listed for the week include Fisher, Ball, Fromm, Engelmann, Weidner, Jenuli, Lien, Ball, Stopper, Gras, Colford, Vogt, Hauisen, Kelley, Barnes, Frinch, Schutte, Addington, Pyron, Beck, Davis, Golloff, Meyers. The state v Ramey for murderous assault on Hofstetter on Houston Street may not be heard this afternoon. State v Taylor may also be reached, subject to docket flexibility.
A compact ad urges readers to invest their spare cash in diamonds through Emerson & Co. The notice emphasizes steady value and brand name without detailing returns or terms. The phrasing mirrors a period newspaper tone with a focus on the firm and the commodity.
In the Forty-fifth District Court this morning the regular jury was empanelled and excused for the day.
The regular jury for the week was empanelled and excused until 2 o'clock p m. The jury includes Emil Meyer, Jas W Maddox, Morris J Roos, W J Smith, F N Hagner, Thaj Smith, Jes Meny, John Um scheid, F B Lane, Geo Simon, W S Woods, W H Beck, Frank Sim mang, W J Wasson, Aug Du Menel, F B Brigg, L C Thompson, W C Kroeger, Louis Gembler.
The grand jury reconvened this morning and is actively at work. The courthouse elevator has not operated for the past three days. Justice Umscheid officiated a wedding in his office this morning.
Last night two street car interference incidents were reported on Nolan Street and River Avenue with a rock and a torpedo placed on the line but causing no damage. Police recovered a large reddish brown pasteboard tube with brass tips containing explosive, found on South Alamo Street near Aransas Street around 11:30 p.m., and are investigating.
Advertises Search Light Matches as the best on the market with longer, smoother sticks, reliable lighting, and a half minute burn. Claims they resist breaking, light readily, and include valuable coupons in every box. Promotes purchase through grocers and emphasizes economy for housekeepers and smokers alike.
In a Corporation court session this morning fifty three cases were heard many involving vagrancy drunk activity or riding bicycles and hacks after dark without lamps Chief Irving ordered police to curb such conduct and fines of one dollar were imposed for bicycle offences while five dollars were levied in hack cases in the Recorder's court today
Obituaries list five individuals with ages and causes of death including pneumonia dropsy tuberculosis nephritis and malaria fever. Entries give residence addresses such as 405 South Co mal street 617 Jackson street 109 North Leona street and 212 North San Marcos street with interment at cemetery Nos 3 and 4 and mention a six month old infant Cecil Corps Walborn.
In a morning walkout eighteen journeymen plumbers walk out demanding higher pay with daily rates from three to five fifty, seeking four dollars per day. Several shops idle as unions pressure owners while one shop reportedly signed the demands and operates in partial readiness for a freeze.
Nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets signal trouble in your system. Electric Bitters quickly tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and clear the blood. Beneficial for run down systems and common aches. Available for 50c guaranteed by F Kalteyer & Son and Adolph Dreiss druggists.
Multiple birth notices across the city list newborns with parents and street addresses. Entries include a boy born December 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Piper at 216 South Eda. a girl born December 5 to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dickson on Oak Street. a girl born December 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Conroy at 115 Nacogde Street. a girl born December 2 to Mr. and Mrs. H. Goodman on North Leona Street. a girl born December 2 to Mr. and Mrs. A. Estemandez at 824 North Comal. a boy born November 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Perkins at 1618 West Houston. a boy born November 26 to Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard on Hill Street.
Eugene V. Debs spoke to about 10,000 at the Chicago Coliseum calling dominant parties Cap italistic and labor unions misled. He declared the Democratic party dead, framed Republicans as near exhausted, and urged the adoption of a socialist program for workers.
San Antonio Brewing association plans a one story office on Grayson Street costing 5000 dollars. Dr William Hope Davis aims to add four rooms on Mistletoe Avenue at 600 dollars. Theresa McLeod to repair a dwelling on Morales Street for 50 dollars. Jessie Stevens to remove a house on Polaris Street for 20 dollars.
Miners in the Pottsville area show rising temperance sentiment as the 1000 saloonkeepers in the Schuylkill region face loss of licenses. The drop in license applications this year illustrates a broader anti saloon trend among anthracite workers in December.
Revised price list lists coal products including Indian Territory Coke at 9.50 per ton Eureka Anthracite Coal 9.50 McAlester Lump Coal 8.00 Lytle Lump Coal select 2.00 area stove wood and various wood forms offered like Krotty Chunks extra large knotty chunks and chips with prices ranging from 1.60 to 6.00. Company name Carr Wood & Coal appears at end.
The Light reports a memorial service held yesterday at Beeth oven Hall with verbatim texts of the addresses delivered. Space constraints prevent publication of full details until tomorrow.
Chicago action reports four hundred coopers walking out at the Union stock yards as the packers refuse a wage increase to $2.75 daily for shop work and $3 for packing floor work.
A brief notice extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts and sores amid stories of a frightened horse and everyday accidents. It promises quick relief at 26 cents and cites F Kalteyer Son and Adolph Preiss drug stores as sellers.
A pew gambling house began operation last Friday at the corner of Sole Dad and West Houston streets. It is located upstairs and is easily findable by officers if they choose to investigate.
The Plumber at 125 W Commerce Street offers new clean stock of chandeliers and fine lighting effects in a variety of styles. Reasonable prices available for all needs.
Emerson & Co. offers deals on used goods and bargains available to shoppers seeking value in second-hand merchandise.
The notice advertises a supply of holiday goods including stationery laces and related items. Wholesale only and mail orders are welcomed with immediate attention.
Wanted To Dig second hand cook stoves and he he once, ALAMO INSTALLMENT CO., 107 West Houston St. Are you building a new house Let me figure with you on your plumbing and electrica Alison on mantels ete Shafer The Plumb mmerce street.
Braden P. & Co advertises an economical heating solution for any ordinary room using a gas jet or oil lamp. Located at 102 East Commerce Street.
The only ground floor studio in the city invites inspection of its photographic art display at 323 East Houston Street. Call to arrange a viewing.
M. J AR WIT'T appears in a compact shopping note urging readers to inspect sewing machines before purchase, with a terse personal endorsement and emphasis on evaluating features prior to buying.
A garbled tax roll fragment lists property owners such as BAYLOR LOUISA and BECKER R, with lots and blocks described and assorted totals. Numerous entries include ALAMO IRON WORKS and CONNELL JOHN, with varied cb and eb lot references and small tax figures. The legible items suggest a municipal assessment record listing owners and parcels rather than a narrative story.
A concise rundown of common land surveying abbreviations used in original city and township records. Includes o c und., original city tet, und., undivided, int. interest, r. range d. district pt. part fre fractional ¢. east 4s south n. north w. west 8. ¢. south east . w. southwest n. e. northeast nh. w. northwest.
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