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Newspaper

San Antonio Sunday Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1902

Page

9

Memorial Day Program Outlined by Local G A R Post

The G A R post outlines Memorial Day events for May 30. Children decorate graves under Mrs O Connor guidance. services at F C Frederickson grave with salute and taps. rides from Alamo plaza to cemetery. public invited. additional memorial at G A R hall at 8 30 p m led by Mrs Alice Smith.

G. A. R. Post Alamo Plaza O'Connor W. R. CG F.C. Frederickson EK. O Bacon Smith WieRo Martin Street G. A. Reha Alice Smith Government Hill

Mr Otis in Galveston visits during carnival

Journal notes Mr John Otis postmaster of Flora Mississippi visiting Galveston with Mr C W Woodman. He enjoyed a voyage on the steamer Galveston and thanks local postmasters and officials for courtesies. Otis recalls Civil War service and predicts Galveston will recover and remain the Venice of America despite storms.

Galveston Jno. Otis C.w.woodman John Otis Flora Miss Texas Gang of P. Ms United States Postmasters’ Association Clifford and Brush A. E. Bonnet Bonnet New Orleans Houston Otis Venice Amerca Qus Texa Pearce and Baron Texas Mounted Rifles Henry K. McCullough Curtis’ Brigade Mississippi

Visiting officials view Western Union inspection trip

Mr. G. J. Frankel superintendent of the W A Vel Co arrives in St Louis on a general southwest inspection tour. He is a native of San Antonio and known as a Texan with strong push. He succeeded T P Cook in the second district covering twelve states in the south and west. Felton and Gudgeon are noted assistants and foreman involved in the visit.

Tel Cry Frankel Antes Pa Felton Dallas George Gudgeon St. Louis

Veteran's wife cured by King's New Life Pills

Old soldier M. M. Austin of Winchester Ind says his wife, long sick despite doctors, was wholly cured by Dr. King's New Life Pills. Sold by F Katteyer Son, Geo F Schmidt, and Adolph Dreiss druggists.

M. M. Austin Ciil Winchester Ind Dr. King F. Katteyer & Son Geo. F. Schmidt Adolph Dreiss

Explosion claims 140 to 175 at Coal Creek mines

In Fornie British Columbia on Thursday a mine explosion killed an estimated 140 to 175 workers. After-damp makes entry hazardous and rescue efforts are severely hampered.

Fornie B. C Coal Creek

Peruna cures kidney trouble in elderly man letter

A retired Marehall Field & Co. warehouse manager and National Guard corporal from Chicago writes from 3753 Indiana Ave to praise Peruna Medicine Co. for curing his kidney inflammation after four bottles. He notes his daily labors and relief from Bright's disease symptoms, with another Brooklyn reader similarly thankful at age 75. The piece includes context on catarrhal kidney inflammation and promotes free literature from Peruna.

John T. Sheahan Marehall Field & Co N.G Indiana Avenue Flat Six Chicago Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Jacob Fleig Sumner Avenue Brooklyn N. Y Bright

Clerks as a vital driver of business insight

Angela Walsh reports on a practice in offices where a proactive clerk offers timely guidance to management. By observing transactions, noting creditor details, and lightly editing wording, a clerk can avert problems and foster growth, earning recognition for going beyond routine duties. The piece emphasizes empathy with enterprise fortunes and the value of an informed, engaged staffer.

Angela Walsh

Grove's Black Root Liver Pills Ad

Grove's Black Root Liver Pills claim an active principle from Black Root, acting on the liver with no griping or stomach upset. Advertises cure for chronic constipation and a price of 26 cents.

Grove

Portrait Sketches and Adress by 19th Century Artists

A fragmentary item notes a graphical sketch of Jacob Von Ruysdael by Mas W. Daniels with reference to nee Ruydealas and new painters Mrs. R Campbell. It mentions Meindert Horbena discussions by Miss Camp Mrs Charles Austin and Mrs Frank Smith and references Mie Ruydael’s best works.

Jacob von Ruysdael Mas.w. A. Daniels Nee Ruyedealas N.ewes R. Campbell Mie Ruydael R. James Miss Camp Charles Austin Frank Smith

Chronicle Boquets by Jno McHugo

A Corpus Christi daily paper suspended publication. citizens still receive news with modest irony. The note advises newspaper promoters not to start a daily if a weekly will suffice.

Jno McHugo Corpus Christi

Texas Soil Wealth and Long-Term Mineral Riches

The article extols Texas soil as deeply fertile and capable of prolific crops above ground while abundant minerals lie beneath. It argues land value is high and that extracting even half of the wealth will take many years, highlighting the state's vast untapped mineral resources.

Texas

Eliminate vote buyers and sellers in elections aim of poll tax

The text argues money should not influence elections and proposes removing vote buyers and sellers. It suggests the poll tax amendment targets this issue and would allow elections to reflect honest public conviction. It urges careful consideration of this important subject.

Humane Society Guards San Antonio Against Brutality

The Humane Society, though young, defends the mistreated in San Antonio and has broad citizen support to curb cruelty. It fights brutality as a relic of barbarous days, working to ensure the city remains civilized and compassionate.

The Humane Society San Antonio Humane

Voters urged to judge candidates by merit over promises

A retro-era plea urges the public to review each candidate’s past record before voting. It stresses using merit as the stepping stone to office and warns voters to measure ability to avoid future regret, hoping public service improves.

Politigiaris

Rimor gauges public mood on new bond issue plan

The article notes preparations to test public sentiment for another large bond issue to fund improvements. Voter hesitation remains strong after a prior rejection, with expectations to delay further consideration and avoid increasing the community’s burden.

Rimor

Special editions spur San Antonio advertising push

The Light and Express plan large future issues to advertise San Antonio broadly. Merchants gain wide publicity opportunities and the city attracts investment as out-of-town readers learn about local openings. Merchants can drive success and reap advertising benefits from these issues.

The Light and Express San Antonio

Rewards Arrive For Train Robber Hanks Capture

The Great Northern Express Company sent three checks totaling 1500 to dispatch Camille Hanks, the train robber killed resisting arrest. Delivery delayed as Mayor Hicks is away at a Mayors' convention in Corsica, with Chief Van R tied to receiving the reward. Officers Taylor Harvey and Hig are noted participants in the pursuit.

Hanks Great Northern Express Company Camille Hanks Webber Tis City Marshall Hicks Corsicana

Seen by the Woodpecker in a Park Picnic

Janet and Dolly, two city girls, find a picnic box on park grounds and share its contents after debating ownership. A woodpecker watches as two well-dressed young men approach, claim the lunch as theirs, then learn the box had been taken by the girls. Near mischief and social misreading resolve with the reveal that the lunch belonged to the young men’s group.

Janet Dolly Jlanet Monet Cash Anit Raben Wien Repavilion Neek Fuliner Jack Shisten Old Boy Mtan Scott Cane Syd Jane Ret

Lockhart Rooters Arrive for Special Game at San Pedro Park

With fine weather, a large turnout is expected as Lockhart Rooters travel on a special Katy excursion to San Pedro Park to support their team against City Leaguers in a return game. The lineup features Robinson, Maseh, Morales, Debard, Winchit, Stappenbeck, Glaeser, Sandeben and others.

San Pedro Park Lockhart Katy San Antonio Ti Washer Bros Agata O Sam Houstons Tigers Southwest Texas Southern Pacific Railroad Efcort Beeville Corpus Christi Washer Bros Sam Ho T.der G. Na Ile Washer

Bold Paris swindlers tied to New York frauds

A cryptic report from New York on May 24 describes secret requests to the French Consul and Veal Commissioner Shields for papers naming suspects in the Crawford swindles in Paris. The operatives allegedly netted nearly 12 million dollars over a twenty year plot involving estate manipulation and coercive borrowing.

New York Shields Brawnert Crawford Paris

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