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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
7
Health department proclaims August 22 as Fumigation Day with a citywide effort starting at 10 am. Citizens urged to air rooms, fumigate with sulphur, and remove stagnant water and debris to prevent breeding. City physician Dr. Berg emphasizes outside cleanup during fumigation.
Adolph Uhr, supervisor of manual training for San Antonio public schools, returns from an extended east trip. He studied college manual training programs at MIT and Cornell University and will introduce changes aiming to ensure the curriculum benefits students in daily lab work. Uhr enjoyed the laboratories at Sibley College and plans to apply the new knowledge locally.
President Robbie of the Texan State League appointed Simon Penticton, brother of the game, as second baseman to fill the position left vacant by Umpire Shunter. Umpire Francheton leaves immediately for Galveston to officiate. Spenser’s health forces resignation. Wheel er expected to work in the last series as he is reportedly performing well elsewhere.
The San Antonio Water Works reports mains are free of dangerous germs. Mayor and Health Board President Dr H D Bartitz submitted findings and a water system plot. Typhoid clusters blamed on vegetables or spoilage foods, not river contamination. lower pumping station tests show no organic matter or typhoid germs.
Special report from Waco Texas notes Katy railroad adopting new mechanical wheel inspection with electric lights near wheel rims. Lights activated at stations to aid engineers in examining wheels, promising time savings for the road and easier maintenance during stops.
London readers learn of a new school for teaching mothers child care. In the inaugural address Lord Robert Ceol warns that about 180000 infants die each year and asserts at least half could be saved. he also notes potential reductions in cripples and invalids.
Turner Bowling League opener looms as G C s and K Club clash on Turner alleys. C C topped K Club in two games 845 304 and 404 290 with standout scores by George Conning J Oppenheimer and teammates Gardner Klaus Mesch Stowe. first game featured 74 pins in opening frame. intermission lunch by Alex Fues. lineup lists players from both clubs and officials.
The San Antonio Athletics return from San Marcos after a three game series. With only four regulars, they split two games and lost one. In yesterday's game San Marcos won 5 to 1. Shortstop Enabo led the Athletics at the plate and in fielding before being relieved in the seventh by Gadena.
White and McMurray led Colgrove to an easy victory while Pat scored on a double. The home stretch saw key scores as the club’s standings shifted, with San Antonio edging Ble 69 to 48 and Valon near 67.
In a rough Texas trip summary the Athletics stumble as San Marcos and Waco games unfold. Petrie stars for San Marcos with keen base running while Athl e tics fail to sustain offense and vow to assemble a regular lineup soon. Browning and Colgrave dominate on the mound in nearby matchups.
A busy afternoon at Fern Lest Bowling Club and Beethovan alleys saw practice session and a Valley Section gathering. The Turner Bowling League plans a 10 30am meeting Sunday with several items of importance on the agenda.
The City League schedules morning football at Fort Sam Houston with Nic Tengy facing Soldier, and an afternoon game Turner vs Soldiers 6. A 3 pm Chapa Reds meet Wolf & Marx. The Wolf & Marx will face Soldiers at the new post this afternoon. Towns and Court House nines play Bell at Mischonfield at 9:30. Towns add new players to meet fast opponents. English residents may watch cricket as San Antonio Cricket Club starts on the W T M A campus. High School seeks a football coach with Professor Pfeiffer evaluating candidates for opening day.
The Light requests scores of all amateur baseball games played in and around the city. Score cards are available from the Sporting editor on request. Fill out the blanks and return them to the office by 9 30 a m the morning after the games.
Special In The Light reports corn now arriving in Waco with green kernels. On the public square prices run from fifty to fifty five cents per bushel. Central Texas corn crop is small, affecting salable amounts for farmers. A few bales have been sold and larger sales expected within the next week or ten days.
A large blaze destroyed extensive wheat stocks at a Durango warehouse district in Mexico. Peon workers reportedly tossed a burning cigarette, triggering the fire that gutted multiple piles. Loss runs into thousands with minimal insurance coverage expected to compensate.
Yesterday's results feature a 2 0 win for Dallas over Maloney with Gardner driving in both runs on a Jetter homer. Sutor pitched well for the losing side. Dashed in errors and double plays noted. Also reports Fort Worth and Galveston games with Marginal scoring, plus notes on upcoming matchups and players returning to form as teams chase better averages and batting runs.
In a turbulent season, Dallas fans question selling key players amid a tight pennant race. The Giants have moved up sharply while the Bronchos struggle with purse growth and uncertain support as teams vie for the lead.
Building permits listed include numerous two and three to five room dwellings and additions across streets such as Surkamp, Flores, Callaghan, Rhonda, River, New Braunfels, West Houston, and Hicks. Substantial projects show values from 400 to 2 550 dollars with several two story dwellings and a Riverside Park Land and Development project noted.
The State Baptist convention will be held in San Antonio October 26 to 29 drawing about 1000 delegates and visitors. Rev. T. Vo Neal of Prospect Hill Baptist Church spearheaded the bid, traveling to Dallas to secure the meeting amid support from the Business Men's Club and the Ministerial Association. The event includes business sessions at City Hall and promises a substantial gathering for the city.
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