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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1907

Page

6

City News License Reissued and Local Marriages

The Golden Leaf Club dance is set for Thursday, with marriage ceremonies performed by Judge Wisk at 515 South Pecos Street uniting Julian Hundade and Avna Garea, and Alfreda Cardenas marrying Alice Delgado V at a home ceremony. A trench inspector appointment shifts duties, while a fitter resigns and a street collision injures a machinist. Police enforce horse tethering penalties. four arrests, each fined one dollar. Stolen jewelry is traced to a suspect’s residence. more items found. A rubber street skimping removal is noted, and property theft cases continue as courts hear trials.

Das Judie Wisk Pecos Street Julian Hundade Avna Garea Judge Wisk Alfreda Cardenas Alice Delgado

United Brotherhood of Carpenters elect officers for year

The state council meeting at Corpus Christi elected officers for the ensuing year led by President U.S. Derry of Dallas and First Vice President R. S. Greer of Beaumont. Other names include Secretary-Treasurer Ro. M. Means of Dallas and Executive Board members H. Allen, H.E. Lightfoot, A.W. Pratt, A. Van Dusen, and G. Ross.

Carpenters State Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Ang Aninén of America Cor Jas Christi U.S. Derry Dallas First View R. &. Greer Beaumont Frank Fresh Fort Worth Ro ML. Means H. Allenchairwan Houston HE. M. Lightfoot Fort

Odd Advertisements Highlighted by Journalist Speech

In a convention address Colonel Henry Watererson recalls bizarre newspaper ads, citing a Times ad in London about a young man about to marry seeking a man of experience to dissuade him from distressing marriage. The curator notes a yacht flagged distressed and seeks if a corkscrew is aboard.

Kerper Henry Wateterson London Stvnd Times

Prize fighter referenced in garbled exchange

The fragment shows a prize fighter being called a Har to Gee Wwhixt, with the speaker unsure what he did and claiming to have damaged the receiver.

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Cousin Sylvia and Billy at the dance hall dusk

A long scene unfolds between cousins Sylvia and Billy as he probes her views on romance and marriage. Social gossip, possible suitors, and a dance invitation at a Hardy Annual ball occupy their talk. Billy finally asks to attend Sylvia's ball with her and escorts her home after.

Sylvia Billy Pau Jeaniddy Lexie Dushow Silante George Sylvia Wood Mr. Blatk Jill Hardy Lwentythrea Ulere Bylyta Manchester Mern Corse Portlouice

The Farmer Sellin Book Patter Reads Like Panic

A garbled handwritten excerpt shows farmers and book agents discussing selling, buyers, and a news item about police driving people from a venue in New York. The narrator reflects on reading papers and the changing scene as vendors speculate about a market and authority actions.

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Western Union Telegraphers Strike Disrupts Services Across Cities

San Antonio telegraphers stage a strike affecting hundreds of miles of service as reports from Chicago and other cities describe violence and mass walkouts. In Houston and Nashville, nonunion workers and union members clash over who should operate with whom, while Kansas City and Salt Lake City see full office shutdowns and no messages moving out. A wave of strikebreakers arrives in Los Angeles as tensions rise nationwide.

Chicago Chesgo Ith Postal Telegraph Company Clark Street Monroe Audams Claris Street Salt Lake Salt Lake City Utth Locwr Western Union Telegraph Company A. W. Long R W. Bartlett Ball Lake Chicago Bartlett Chicago Western Union Nahamion

Western Union Telegraph Strike Threat Looms in Major Cities

Western Union operators in Greater New York face a looming strike as about 8000 workers across Western cities and the East resist alleged grievances. Colonel Clowry explains the Los Angeles and Chicago disruptions, noting a discharged operator and nonunion conflicts, while the company vows to retain control of its offices and warns against harming public service.

Dans Ang Olank Wilon Western Union Telegraph Company Kansts City Chicago Western Union New York Anz Western Tinton Velegraph Company Orea Greater Clow- TV Los Angeles Circarts

Will price sparks dispute over jury wheel deal in Austin

A Ben Antonio firm proposed 250 for a jury wheel in Austin, deemed exorbitant by officials. An Austin telegraph noted the steerage, a rent wage was refused, and a $60 counteroffer was rejected. Negotiations continue with no compromise yet reached.

Ievernty Cone Austin Ben Antonio Ag Yor

Amusements in San Antonio Feature Bull Fights and Theatricals

Entertainment notes highlight two bullfighting exhibitions at Electric Park on August 17 and 18 starring Senor Earinha Robles with six bulls per show. Other attractions include riding, bronzing, and games from the old world. Albert Taylor’s Company presents A Poor Relation with Miss Faunie Kane and a matinee at Beethoven. A Confederate widow fund drive by the Daughters of the Confederacy yields a good sum. Big Tent Theatre features A Glorious Lime tonight, Hello Mazio tomorrow with Melon Palmer, Buck Roseleigh’s New York debut, and continued performances by Richard Lester and the company.

Givin Electric Park Senor Earinha Robles Albert Taylor Leo Smith Russell Beethoven Misa Fauuie Kane Pe San Antonio Daughters of the Confederacy Big Tent Theater Tomon Leaw Misa Melon Palmer Buck Roseleigh Big Jnot New York Coroneny Richard Lester Si Antonio Wik

Barcagmm Press Rumors Spark Late Night Prattle

Fragmentary OCR reads show garbled quotes about easy life and jokes, with rumors circulating. The text mentions a press response and a note about thinking up a story, plus references to attempts to recall yesterday’s events. Names and clear context are obscured by corruption.

Notable Visitors Check In At San Antonio Hotels

A flood of visitors arrives in San Antonio with G E Fitzgerald and wife among those checked in at the New Maverick. Adolph Heldt, noted hareing man, guests at the New Maverick. R Driskill, Jn, at the Bonsé' Tou and guest at the Menger. W A Nichols and wife of Hear mont registered at the Menger. W J Linton of Beeville at the Southern. C H Tuskwood from Dallas guests at the Southern. R L Miller of Lockhart at the Southern. Tina Davis from Austin visiting friends in the city. W C Richmond of Finneeville a guest at the Southern. Gus Doser and Mrs Duggar to tour Winchester and Canada after visiting Texas. J E Weeden from Fort Worth making headquarters at the Menger. J Q Scott of Corpus Christi in the city on professional business at the Menger. J Pranglin from Pearsall noted. Frank Ragland from Kerrville registered at the Bitte. Thomas W Lawson among Mars arrivals for headquarters at the Hexar. O Tabor Jr from Houston listed at the Boxer. H Moore from Rockport registered at the Boxer. Peter Bickler of Milwaukee among guests at the New Maverick. Walter M Brodie from Chihuahua, Mexico, to stay at the Menger.

Migs Tina Davis Austin W. C. Richmond Finneeville Southern Today Gus Doser Washer, Brothers Mrs. Duggar Winchester Noyornt Daya Canada Thousand Islands J. E. Weeden Mort Worth iNew Maverink Walter M. Brodie Chikhuahua Mexico Menger

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