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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1905

Page

7

Home Team Adds Rhodes Fricke and Brown to Roster

San Antonio manager W E Morrow announces two new pitchers Dusty Rhodes and George Fricke join the squad along with outfielder D N Brown from the Missouri Valley league. Twenty three players will be available. exhibition games with the Cincinnati Reds are set for March 17 to 26 and additional road dates through April 10 with Fort Worth Waco Cleburne and Austin on the schedule.

W. E. Morrow San Antonio Dusty” Rhodes George Fricke Morrow Rhodes Nashville D. N. Brown Texas Cincinnati Reds Cleburne Fort Worth Austin

Foreign markets seek Alamo Iron Works ice cream pumps

J. H. Holmgreen of the Alamo Iron Works has received inquiries from Athens, Johannesburg, and New York requesting a catalogue and prices on ice cream and pumping machinery. He believes home industry is gaining foreign interest and may soon establish an agency on the Mediterranean.

J. H. Holmgreen Alamo Iron Works Athens Greece Johannesburg South Africa New York Mr. Holmgreen Mediterranean

John Z White to Speak in San Antonio on Single Tax

Chicago single tax orator John Z White will visit San Antonio this week delivering talks on the single tax and municipal reform. Mayor Tom L Johnson praises White’s clarity and argument, with topics including Public Ownership of Public Utilities and a Sunday debate on Socialism.

John Z. White Chicago San Antonio Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Ohio White Henry George Thunday Trades Council Laor International Business College San Antonio Scientific Society Woman's Club Young Men Christian Association Success Club

Death of Leo Scroggins at Soledad Street apartments

Leo Scroggins aged 28 died last evening around six of tuberculosis at his Soledad Street apartments. He had recently moved from Wash Court House Ohio and the remains will be shipped home.

Leo Scroggins Leo Scoggins Soledad Street Wash Court House

Elizabeth Muchmore Dies in Dallas Street Home

Elizabeth Muchmore aged 29 died last evening at 216 Dallas street after eight months in the city from Illinois. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Elizabeth Muchmore Dallas Street

Death of Ida Weeden In Yoakum Parents Home

One year old Ida Weeden died yesterday at her parents home in Yoakum Beni. The remains will be buried in Cemetery No. 4.

Ida Weeden Yoakum Beni

Hunting Season Nears End With Strong Game Counts

The current hunting season has been excellent with abundant game. Deer season ends in two weeks and closes by month end. quail, dove and turkey seasons open next February, with many hunters hopeful for even better conditions next season.

Policeman Kills Negro In A Joke In New Orleans Saloon

In New Orleans yesterday four Black men played seven up for drinks in a saloon at Stann and Villere streets. Mounted Officer Matthew J Fredericks, reportedly under the influence, entered the saloon and opened fire, killing one man and wounding others. The incident occurred amid tensions in the wake of the altercation.

New Orleans Stann and Villare Streets Matthew J. Fredericks

Black Man Facing Off in San Antonio Blotter Clash

An incident at a San Antonio table results in Rudolph Charles being shot after an officer questions him about a weapon. The article also presents a mourning poem by Agnes Walker and local ads for Lewison's Studio, Garden Street Stables, and Ed Staves & Sons, with addresses and services.

Agnes Walker Ord &T San Antonio Texas

Oldest European Painting Found in Crete

The oldest European painting, a sarcophagus lid dating to about 2500 B C, was discovered in Crete by an Italian archaeological mission. This significant find highlights early European art and funerary practices.

Europe Crete

Herman Menz Erects Statue of Satan in Detroit

Detroit resident Herman Menz has unveiled a statue of Satan in front of his home inspired by a figure at Notre Dame de Montmartre Paris. Local excitement grows as he tours the display with a 10 cent admission fee.

Herman Menz Detroit Satan Notre Dame de Montmartre Paris Menz

Vanderlip Advocates Pension Study and Noted Banker

Frank A. Vanderlip, vice president of National City Bank of New York and former secretary of the U.S. Treasury, supports scientific study of old pensions for workingmen. Born in Illinois, age forty one, he grew up on a farm and worked in a machine shop before becoming a reporter and financial editor. He began public life as private secretary to Lyman J. Gage.

Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank

The Era of the Destruction of Political Bossism

Judge Edard Dempsey argues that American voters have repeatedly shed party ties to act on principle. He traces 1794 universal suffrage clubs, 1840 Log Cabin triumph, and 1896 McKinley Bryan realignment, then condemns political bosses and praises citizen guardians who toppled boss systems by 1905.

Edard Dempsey United States Democratic Party Jefferson Federal Party van Buren Tippecanoe Henry Harrison Tyler Garfield

Oil Prospects at Corpus Christi Stir Up Local Excitement

Corpus Christi officials announce promising oil prospects in the Wilson pasture near Meces Bay six miles from the city. Frank M Ramsey of Lampasas, an oil expert, says the acres hold rich deposits and has invested 20000 dollars in the field. An international Russian expert also calls the lands near Corpus Christi among the world’s vast oil deposits.

Corpus Christi Tex Wilson Pasture Meces Bay Messrs. King and King Ins Frank M. Ramsey Lampasas Ramsey Colorado Pennsylvania Ohio California Texas Haku Russia

Business convention of cotton growers underway in New Orleans

President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton association urges selecting capable delegates from farmers merchants and bankers for the January 11 to 13 New Orleans convention. County meetings report strong organization progress and votes to choose delegates on December 23 to advance practical business aims.

New Orleans Harvie ‘Jordan Southern Cotton Association Jordan Cotton Belt

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