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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

Page

11

Army Post News From The Army Post

Lieutenant W B Prosser of the Third Artillery has fever at Port Sam Houston. Casey Baker, sixteen, son of Captain Baker of the Ninth Infantry, is missing in action at Fort Sam Houston. The officers and wives club prepares for the Ninth Infantry arrival at Winth. An informal rotation will be held at the club for the officers. No news yet of the Ninth’s arrival at San Wrathisen. expected to have landed by now.

W. B. Prosser Third Artillery Port Sam Houston Casey Baker Captain Baker Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Ofhers Winth Frvl Sam Houston San Wrathisen

Texas Cotton Region Report

Weather reports indicate temperate conditions across Texas and Oklahoma with unsettled readings in eastern regions. Advertisements promote Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid cures for piles claiming a thousand dollar guarantee and testimonials from George Cook and others.

Dr. Leonhardt George Cook M. Leonhardt Besar Drag Co Dr. Jweanhardt Co Ni Balls N.Y

Birds Plentiful in Texas Town as Season Nears

Reports from Waca Texas August 16 note birds more plentiful than usual with dove season opening November 1 expected to boost hunting. Dry weather and poor grain yield cited as reasons for the increase. Also coverage of Las R. Jones's charge of abandoning his wife and child and failing to provide support, heard by Deputy Constable Newton. Lopez employed by GN Railroad company.

Kent Waca Texas Las R. Tones Contable Newton Lopez Rallroael Company

Tragedy in Bexar County Continues Story of Fatal Firearm Incident

Eyewitness Walton describes a deadly confrontation with a Mexican man. He fired after the assailant threatened him, the Mexican collapsed. no witnesses besides Mrs Obst and her children. Sheriff Tobin and Coroner Smith move quickly to the scene as the body is transported, with burial arrangements pending at Klebe's morgue. The Mexican man, about 55, had worked on the mound. Obst, around 40, is the shooter.

Waiton Tere Sméthetd Walton Bob Witte Klebe’s Morsne

Weather Notes Antlerclone Storm Covers Eastern States

The antlerclone moved east over the eastern states bringing clouds and rain. Temperatures range from 68 to 80 degrees with showers likely tonight and Friday. Strongest rain and unsettled conditions extend from the Gulf Coast to the mid Atlantic and Texas regions.

Mississipps Northsvearn Miladie Svestern Middle Atlantic Florida Louisiana Texas Marquette Michigan Lkely Mr Sethed Gloudhy Tomigh

Telegraphers Strike Near the Border Amid Calls

The text describes a wave of telegraphers urging a border strike with letters and reports from leadership. Executives pledge support to strikers and warn of potential job replacements linked to Western Union and Postal business. Chicago and Kenosha see walkouts and resignations as operators quit over wage and policy disputes.

Kenosha Wis West Lorn Union Trnde Chicago Kansas City

Oyster Say Service Good Three Wires to Executive Offices

Oyster Bay Aug 1 The telegraph service to the president's summer home at Oyster Bay was affected by a strike of telegraph operators from two large companies. About two hundred ten trouble is expected. Three wires run from the executive offices to Washington. two are coast to coast, one to the White House and one to the executive offices there. The lines traverse New York.

Oyster Bay Washington White House New York

Historic telegraph wires falter amid mixed reports

In New York the third wire rung remains a collecting line for presidential messages, out of commission but not crippling service. Washington wires are functioning. An August 1 dispatch from Tex notes telegraph operators claim no strike, though Charles C. Webster, head of the local strikers' committee, says otherwise, at 3:90 p.m. Saturday.

New York Washington Alice Waaeu. Tex Ibe Charles C. Webser Jocal Strikera Enmimitice Wainer Mays Fe

Printers Strike Ends in Decatur Newspaper Offices

A strike by printers at the Decatur newspaper offices has been settled. For the first time in weeks, the dispute is resolved and workers return to duties under the terms of a new agreement. The article notes a swift settlement and ongoing operations in the paper’s production.

Decatur Pasia

Auction sale of department store in DodgeSpear case

Boston August 11 The auction sale of a department store, part of the DodgeSpear insolvent estate, was conducted in the federal building district room after a fifteen minute bidding war. The property sold for 921,100 to Houghton and Ditton following the declaration of sale.

Boston Federal Buttiing DodgeSpear Company Trdge Dudre Houghton & Ditton

Relaying Tracks Near Mafia Plaza Underway

A large crew works to relax streetcar tracks and lay a new curb in front of the Southern hotel. Track improvements around Mafia plaza are to be completed by tomorrow evening.

Mafia

Farmers Day at Fair Has Bright Outlook

Missionary report from A M Pyro details attendance at three gatherings including Fort Worth Lampasas and Bertram. He notes strong interest in a San Antonio Farmers Day at the fair next November and mentions endorsements from union leadership, plans for speakers, and expanded exhibits. Some text garbled. core facts: Farmers Day envisioned for San Antonio fair with strong turnout and cross-state support.

A. M. Pyro Agricultural Department Partners Union Fort Worth Lampisas Bertram Parmers' Union San Autonio Port Worth San Antonio Cesar County Farmers’ Union Pyron San Antonin Talr

Medics Meet in Angered Session Delayed by Missing Commissions

The state board of medical examiners met in Anaun Texas but could not organize due to absent commissions. They discussed the new medical and dental provisions while awaiting governor action to sign commissions, as the attorney general’s department advised no legal violation.

Jamian Anaun Tex Ang State Board of Medical Examiners Medigal Huard Hars Attorney General

Great Western Life Insurance Complies With Robertson Law

Special to The Ligit Auntin Texas Aug 1: Great Western Life Insurance Co of Kansas City filed a report on its condition to comply with the Robertson insurance law. Officials believed they were not required to report but submitted the report after a show of otherwise.

Tex Great Western Life Insurance Company Kansas City Robertson Insurance Tosas

McLean Released After Capture by Rat Banit Forces

On August 16 in Tangier Sir Harry McLean was handed over by his captors to the Wk meg tube, enabling his return to liberty. The unusual handover occurred after negotiations with the Rat faction who had detained him.

Tangier Caid Harry Maclean Banit Rats

Hathaway Assists at YMCA Camp Amid Rainy Weather

The YMCA camp notes Hathaway assisting in the absence of Assistant Secretary Mackey who oversees the boys at Alamo Beach. Reports say all camp members are enjoying their day and that last night’s rain did not hinder plans.

Hathaway

Beautifying Court House Interior Undergoes Renovation

The courthouse interior is being improved this morning under contractor FC Lota, who leads a crew of painters. The second floor walls will be painted sky blue and the ceiling pink as part of the work.

Court House Lota

Perez Must Answer Arraignment for Abandonment Charge

A court in the county will arraign Jesusa Perez this week on a charge of abandoning his wife and two children including a two month old infant. The case appears under the auspices of a local society gathering at Muth's Lane.

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