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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
2
A Houston young lady chats with a stranger who pretends to be a friend of her chatter. He insists on accompanying her home where he reveals a planned entrance. The mother is nearby and the man boasts he will take her daughter home as he did.
Luling Texas reports Emil Lamkin died Monday in El Paso after traveling west for his health. Lamkin belonged to a well known south Texas family and his death saddened friends in Luling. A large barn and its contents owned by H R Milam burned Tuesday night, with fire control unable to stop its spread. This week several large turkey shipments were sent by express from Luling, including Swell turnouts and Garden Street Stables.
Houston reports intense attention to the Monk Gibson case as jurors sit in San Antonio. Local readers note varied opinions on punishment from death to life due to his age, with some expressing belief in innocence amid widespread discussion.
In Houston on December 23 the city commission pressed utilities for better service. The Southwestern Telephone Co promised improved phone service soon. The Houston Gas Co agreed to rate cuts from 1.50 per 1000 cubic feet after a prolonged conference. The street car company pledged better service as powers to regulate rates and service expand under the new city charter.
Luling residents exchange visits with Alleyton Martindale Sherman Beaumont and Fort Worth friends. Miss Emma Belle Le Tulle Mrs J K Walker Mr Z Leonard and daughter Minnie travel from Alabama and San Marcos for holidays. Miss May Mathis of Mathis visits locals Mamie Noesseland Nannie Dunlap with a festive dance in her honor. Next week promises many social events as the town hosts holiday gatherings.
Thos Goggan and Bros state they are state distributors with a 5000 record capacity. They offer the full Victor Record Catalogue stocked at the Palace of Music, promising retailers the lowest discounts and freight savings.
Announcement notes Edward W. Heusinger elected as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London. He shows strong interest in science and ethnology of the West Indies Central America and Pacific islands. He holds memberships in multiple national and international groups including the American Anthropological Association and National Geographic Society.
Mr. Heusinger is a prominent philatelist whose early studies of stamps shaped his later work in geography and technology. He helped organize the Scientific Society of San Antonio and serves as its active secretary. He chairs the Texas Philatelic Association and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Waco Texas December 23 The board of health backs Mayor Bakers proclamation to curb fireworks in business districts to prevent accidents and injuries and reduce dangers from heavy explosives in town areas.
In Waco Texas Captain Thomas Griffith remodeling the original suspension bridge he built 36 years ago draws plans for exterior sidewalks. He may recommend adding the sidewalks while leaving the bridge open to traffic and reinforcing with a minor cable. A new iron and steel bridge over the Brazos near by costs $100 000 and both structures see heavy use.
Waco Texas December 23 The post office department stamps on letters received here Get your mail Sunday and Monday there will be no delivery This stamp appears in red ink and signals a holiday pause in service for postal workers and customers.
The notice warns residents to collect mail promptly as no delivery will occur on Sunday or Monday. It aims to reduce the Christmas mail backlog and prevent reliance on mail service during the holiday period.
In Lorena near Waco Texas a two year old girl Minnie Hooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Hooper drowned after slipping from view into a washpot filled with several inches of water. The death shocked the Lorena community where she was widely loved.
Citizens living along Waco creek below Eighteenth street seek an injunction to stop the city council from building a large storm water sewer and diverting more water into Waco creek. They argue the creek already overflows and extra water would worsen flooding. The city will pursue sewer construction in court with both sides represented by counsel.
The Majestic theater in Waco Texas presents a free afternoon program for the public. Manager has received many compliments for the thoughtful act and the theater hosts a Christmas tree event to benefit those without means to attend.
Waco Texas public schools closed yesterday afternoon for holiday recess through January 2. Officials deemed it unnecessary to resume work before then.
Private schools have also closed for the holidays, signaling a seasonal pause in academic activities and public gatherings across the district.
Dr. B E Carroll Jr of Baylor University will visit Corpus Christi and other coast towns over the holidays to push talks on a permanent site for the annual Baptist Young People's Union encampment. The issue has been under consideration for some time.
A writer with experience in Manchuria analyzes the shifts in control from Russian administration to Japanese occupation. The piece contrasts governance under different regimes and asserts the Japanese presence worsened conditions relative to prior Russian administration.
A fragment argues that the present mood in the United States will accept claims without proof and asserts that Japanese occupation has increased suppression of Chinese autonomy beyond earlier Russian actions. The text is incomplete and references forbidden article details.
San Antonio announces bids to furnish helmets for the Police Department. Bids are due at the City Clerk's office by Tuesday December 26 1905 at noon. J R Lambert chair of the Police Committee presides.
Fragmentary notice notes a Martin Wright contact about electric wiring at 222 St. Marys street and mentions wedding presents and gifts. BH. D. Thomas, Jewele Commerce street appears as an unclear signature.
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