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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1907

Page

6

Walton Bond Set After Preliminary Hearing

After a preliminary hearing, Dick Walton was charged with the skovling of Pasi Frigollo, killed Thursday night on the Ste vena farm. Walton’s bond was set at $600 by Judge Umscheid, with Pat Stevens furnishing bond and Walton watched from custody. The case will be reviewed by the October grand jury.

Walton Dick Walton Negra Pasi Frigollo Stevena Juéze Umscheid Pat Stevens

Sunset depot repairwork pauses after fire damage

The Sunset depot fire repair work continues with many workers removing soot and repairing interior decor. It will take several weeks to finish restoring trescos and interior fittings as crews clear smoke damage and repaire features.

Sunset

Ladies Summer Frock and San Antonio Visitors

A San Antonio column lists Mrs Perry returning from Stephens ville and many residents and visitors departing or arriving in the city. Names include Mrs John Umseheid Miss Liniss Unmscheid Elizabeth Kenway Berpita Smith and families such as Deham of Guatemala and others visiting or staying at local hotels. Several guests travel to Houston Galveston Cuero Yuakem Burnet Lampasas Austin and Mexico with stays noted at the New Maverick Rexar Menger and Southern hotels.

San Antoniahs Corpus Chriati John Umseheid Liniss Unmscheid Elizabeth Kenway Berpita Smith DeHam Guatemala Central America Mr. DeHam Claide Baby Pawl Cuero Yuakem May Largen Burnet Lampasas Aetin

Brief Texas docket notes and local curiosities

Court cases on the docket yielded no convictions and little testimony progress. A Texas business firm showcases three large sweet potatoes grown near the Rio Grande. The Fort Worth freight bureau asks business clubs to join a National Freight Bureau to improve shipping access and service. Nuns relocate their Ursuline novitiate from San Antonio to Dallas to expand work, keeping the San Antonio headquarters. Police duties shift temporarily to Joe Kohr while Sgt Kilobassa is away. Hats for horses trend in wet weather as residents prepare horses for rain. City tax collector reports July receipts totaling 8826.82, with ad valorem and penalties making up the balance and prior-year collections included.

Unclear fragment notes new openings near border

Incomplete text from a Mexican side report hints at upcoming openings and appointments but lacks concrete details or names. The fragment mentions openings "soon" and mentions limits on making tickets or arms but remains nonspecific.

Epworth Infant Association Opens Ragsdale Fund Drive

Epworth Infant to Sing and open a fundraising effort led by A J Ragsdale father of Epworth bye. The campaign cites Ragsdale’s efforts as key to the event and notes several San Antonio families benefiting from a seaside respite. He provided photographs of the encampment and surrounding areas, with tents planned for next year at the resort.

San Antonio The Republic Philadelpha Charles W. Alexader Philadelphia Alexander New Orleans Epworth A. J. Ragsdale Epworth Bye My. Ratgsdale

Ratify Charter by Retail Liquor Dealers Association

At a meeting held yesterday afternoon the association ratified the charter received from Austin and named a committee to revise the bylaws for public release. Members pledge strict compliance with the law and orderly conduct, with wine rooms music and suggestive pictures eliminated, and minors barred from the premises. A second meeting will be held after bylaws are published to take further action.

Retail Lquor Dealers Association Austin

PASTY FOOD Too Commonly Used in Diets Cited

A physician warns that pasty cereals like wheat and oats are indigestible and depress the stomach, causing low spirits and intestinal and nerve disturbances. He notes cereals must be cooked thoroughly to avoid a pasty texture, while a patient credits Grane-Nuts for easing dyspepsia and weight gain, claiming Grapenuts improved his condition.

USA Indiana Wellville Pkex

Hicks Eyes Big Coal Work Near Eagle Pass

Hon Marshall Hicks who has been at Baga Pata travels into Mexico inspecting coal properties in which he is largely interested. He returns this morning. He plans extensive improvements for the coal mining area around Eagle Pass with new shafts sunk and wider prospecting to be done.

Hicks Marshall Hicks Baga Pata Mexico Eagle Pass

Notable Visitors And Travel Highlights In San Antonio

In San Antonio several prominent guests are noted at local hotels. W J Hoplitus of Corpus Christi, and R L Timhs, also of Corpus Christi, are registered at the Mayar. George M Burns and Kelly BR Johnston of St Louis are in town for a class, staying at the Menger. George F Stuemke and wife return from a four month trip along Colorado, California and Pacific coast cities praising prosperity. Mrs WW. Draffa travels to St Louis and New York to buy a full line of millinery and ready to wear apparel for the season.

Briscoa of Devine Medina Otto Koehler Cty Brewery St. Lonia North Koehler Raye Texan San Antolo W. A. Oltert Marlin H. B. Tortal Lagislativa Melennay County Wave Menor BD. O Kerrville Menger Harper Brandon New York Texas Nisleog Wash Ington D.C Ams Meager Wal R. L. Timhs Corpus Christi George M. Burns Kelly BR. Johnston George F. Stuemke Colorado California Pacific Coast Mr. Stuewke WW. Draffa St. Louis Wwiliinery

Fraternal Circles Meet in San Antonio Night Sessions

Fraternal groups in San Antonio schedule a busy week with Masons, Odd Fellows, Shriners and Knights of Pythias meetings at Woodmen Hall and Masonic halls. Degrees conferred, elections held, and upcoming social events including Lotus Lodge Outing and a Pocahontas degree draw members. local construction and recruitment notices accompany the fraternal listings.

Lotus Mmidsummier Lotus Longe No. 89 Knights of Pythias Choir Indies Mexicat

Noble Critle and the Publishers Reader Exchange

A fragmentary note describes Noble Critle from Puck and a reader to a publisher’s reader, mentioning a very fine critic and an author who asks if a manuscript has ever been written, with hints of a rejected novel.

Puck Leva

Wire Strike as a Waiting Game in Telegraphers Dispute

An obscure OCR fragment discusses a labor dispute between the Telegraphers Union of America and Western Union. It mentions rights of contending forces, methods used against union members, and the pursuit of honest labor, framed as a struggle affecting peace and progress.

Telephone Strikes Strain Long Distance Lines Worldwide

The strike disrupts long distance telephone service as lines are pushed to their limits. Telegraph firms have handled most distant calls but struggle to manage the surge. Industry officials warn the disruption worsens during a busy season and cotton trade pressures worsen tensions.

No Service At Victoria as Telegraph Office Closed

Victoria Texas reports the Western Union telegraph office closed yesterday afternoon due to a general strike of telegraphic operators across the United States and Canada. The strike, part of a broader disruption, affected service regionally with workers joining in the work stoppage. The local Wilograph usage in Victoria was suspended as the strike unfolded.

United States Army United States Monre Building Moston Street San Antonio Texas Victoria Tex Aus Usige Western Union Telemranic Canada

Telegraphers Stay-In Strikes Persist Amid Carrier War

Predictions of a quick end to the Western Union and Postal Telegraph strike fade as the Order of Railroad Telegraphers insists members obey agreements. Operators may still receive and transmit commercial messages while not acting as strikebreakers, keeping mail and telegraph networks strained. Chicago reports note the general strike order issued to Commercial Telegraphers by the president.

New York Alletts Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies Hay Order of Railroad Quick Order of Railroad Telegraphers Mathey Western Union Postal Chicago

Fractured Speech Amid Talk of Wins and Contracts

A broken quote frame claims confidence in outcomes and ongoing contracts. It asserts rival forces are “beaten to a standstill” while declaring steadfast intent to stay the course and secure deals despite conflict.

Imi Ehad

Railroad Rate Controversy Across San Antonio Rail Lines

Railway officials deny any plan to impose a $1.89 per mile rate for the Business Men's excursion and insist no commission has approved such a figure. Colquitt’s comments are criticized as hasty and unverified, while company reps say relations with the railroad commission remain cordial and they sought only a fair rate with proper authority.

Artek San Antonio Mantis George F.lupton Apan- Bac Min Calquist Whitson Colquitt Commission A. H. Atkinson Southern Pacific Cork Kight Business Men's Cab

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