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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1907

Page

8

Bettie Plélds Held on Theft Charges After Rich Loot Found

The home of Bettie Plélds in the city was searched yesterday by officers including Cone Stable Stevens. A suspect, Tit Sawrider, was arrested on theft charges valued at $50. Clothing valued at $150 was recovered, along with jewelry, silks, linens, and household items. Four women from the city are named in the case, with three additional charges accusing theft of items valued at $60. The investigation continues with pending identifications.

Bettie Plélds Sol- O'td Wortal Pte Suipet Cone Stable Stevens Pratie- Wiley Cullen L. Lewis Wivlon Wropartyr Yale

Negroes Meet to Highlight Progress at Topeka Assembly

The National Negro Business League began its eighth annual meeting in Topeka with Rooker Washington as president. Governor Hoch Wilhelm represented Indiana while Topeka leaders Mayor Green and President Holiday spoke for local groups.

Topeka III Negra Wil Nile National Negra Business League Witeh Rooker 'T Washington predi+ dent House of Repreatatatives Hoch Wweleumel Inbi Brown Green Wheely President Holiday Topeka Commercial Club

Dates Grown Here Alarm Raised by Dairy Ad

A disputed claim says dates are grown on trees at Tagarel Heights and sold as foreign fruit. Dr. G. Bure reports a county complaint alleging adulteration, while CHEAMMNY DAIRY COMPANY asserts no foreign substances in their milk. They pledge quality and disclose inspection, inviting patrons to await a clarifying circular.

Lire Adis Adame Adams G. Bure Allomag Thig Tay Gossesaton Gytn Cheammny Dairy Company Jersey Bexar County J. & Kianb

Indictment in Chicago Alton Case Regarded Likely

A federal grand jury in Chicago probes the Chicago and Alton railroad and Standard Oil dealings on rebates that led to a 29.24 million fine. The investigation targets conspiracy involving the Alton road, its officials, and trust leaders, with possible indictments for individuals and charges against the railroad as a corporation.

Chicago Accortahen Lansis Tovays Chicago & Altnn Standard of Company Grand Dn Standard Railrond Ol Trust Alton Railroad United States Ommot Stradard Chicago & Alton Reid Aince Congréss

Texas Employing Printers at Fort Worth Meeting

The Texas Employing Printers Association will hold its annual meeting in Fort Worth on September 9 and 10. Tom W. Perkins of McKinney, president of the association, visited the city to discuss the program with Secretary Henry Dorsey.

Tating Weses Texas Employions Printers’ Association Pork Worth Tom W. Perkins McKinney Associalon Ity Henry Dorsey

Hop Picker Demand Sparks Recruitment in Washington

Seatilé Washington August 14 Twenty thousand hop pickers will be required to harvest Washington State’s crop this fall. Efforts rally to secure workers with plans to import thousands of Indian pickers from British Columbia. Alaska workers have visas and will arrive when picking begins next month. Estimated harvest party from forty to fifty thousand workers. Quality of hops reported very good and wages cited.

Seatilé Wash State of Washington British Columbia Katimates Wales

Jury Duty and Blank Minds Highlight Jury Plasticity

A fragment suggests a juror failed to read papers and formed no opinions, leaving others to seek a juror ready to think independently. The piece criticizes passive jurors who merely agree with requested questions, urging the selection of someone with a mind of their own.

Social Notes From San Antonio Courtyard Visits and Travels

Local society page lists Miss Tee Thomas of Cotulty as daughter of Mrs Bitcaret Olive Jordan, Harvey Johnselt returning from a trip, Mrs Harvey L. Kape hosting a Bridge club, and Roy Chapman traveling to Lowes forts. Several residents visit Rockport Corps Christi and nearby towns. families depart for weddings, extended visits, and short trips.

Tee Thomas Cotulty

Fraternal Circle Meeting Notes and Lodge Activities

Fraternal circles across Monroé ridge and San Antonio report gatherings at multiple halls including Saint Michael’s and Pythian venues. Several lodges accepted petitions, conferred first degrees, and planned the next meetings and a grand ball. Texas camps moved meeting nights and noted intermediate appointments and an ice cream social.

Royal Achaben Goth Roya Achates Grionel Lodge Clokait Ail Aliino Pythian Hall Sessien

Visitors and Officials Spotlights Across The City

Alfai from Bexar Prof. Arthur LeForgre works on educational giftwork in View toridig and heads at Bexar headquarters. Dr St Marcul, from Mexico City, visits Ye city and registers at My Menger Monigne. Promoter roles linked to Ox Hine of the Blin Gopae amid recent flood concerns. Names like JT 1 Grows Hi TL Urever and others appear amid sparse details.

Mes Alfai Bexar Arthur LeForgre Ejineation St. Marcul Mexico Menger Tol Teli Hisupaces Fio Oveli Min Mensson Ouptain Dub Kelley

Distinguished Brownsville Citizen Adopts Eastward sojourn

Best known citizen of Brownsville who long resided in the hometown is visiting the East. He and Mrs Reeves are hosted by friends in Houston after a pleasant city visit with Mrs Ztnomer and others. The couple plans to return home soon.

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Harness Fair Events and Fashion Overtake July Issue

The article details delays and arrangements for harness racing and fair events, noting entry postmarks, prize pooling shifts, and committee efforts led by Chairman Eiming to ready the grounds. It also reports on millinery trends, highlighting a $240 hat as a record price in contrast with prior earnings and fashions.

The Single Flower in the Gorsage Vogue Note

The bouquet described as a perfect corsage adds unmatched charm to an outfit. Though delicate, it suggests a premier floral choice for a single display, highlighting its beauty and the refined taste it conveys.

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