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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1907

Page

5

Take Bonds Off Of Bargain Counter

A mixed New York and Maine news item mentions bonds, ponds, and a rising tax rate, noting a sinking fund meeting and a potential rate increase from 4 to 436 percent. It also covers a Jesuit mission anniversary in Nowridgewack, Maine, recalling Father Walter Ravile’s martyrdom in 1624 and asserting his death by English settlers over religion. A brief travel ad and a reference to a new yellow fever case close the piece.

Associated Press New York City of Nowridgewack Maine Méingrdom Walher Ravile Thomas J. Campbell Messens Berg The Sacred Heart Father Tasle

Habeas Corpus Requests In Child Custody Case

Delmas and Cornet Numez seek release from county jail via habeas corpus in Forty-fifth judicial court over alleged mistreatment of daughter Eryre Numez. Petition argues parental duty failure. girl currently housed at Good Shepherd home and FMBRL ship court. Case drew wide attention weeks ago. charge: contributing to dependency of a dependent child.

Delmas Cornet Numez Eryre Numez Forty-fifth Judicial Court Hame the Good Shepherd FMBRL

Hearst Speaks at Seaside Carnival by Independence League

In New York Ava 23 an audience of more than 30 will hear William Rendell Fears expound his political theories at a two day seaside carnival held at Bergen Beach. The program includes sports and pastimes with various athletic contests and medals awarded by Mr Hearst to the winners.

New York Ava Han Willian Rendel Independence League of

Reports From Cuba Generally Favorable News

Reports from Cuba indicate favorable conditions with no new gas alerts and general improvements. Kilns and shows provide details on health and morale as Americans observe the extended fair week at Kerrville, including travel offers and special train service for August events.

Washington DE. C War Department Cuba

Bandits Put To Flight In Country Encounter

Chifnalud We stood against highwaymen L M Terry a New Yorker and his Mexican servant near Wattle. Terry was warned against traveling in country districts and sustained a minor wound when a blade struck his left calf.

Chifnalud L. M. Terry New Yorker Terry Carrier Terry

Goes to the Wall in New York Alarm

New York on August 28 reports the Ininine Bros and Co as prominent figures in a rising agitation. The details are incomplete but suggest a notable event or stance by the firm and associates.

New York Ininine Bros. & Co

Governor sets Oct first deadline on rate law compliance

Montgomery report says Governor Comer will require railroads to obey the new rate law by October first. If noncompliance continues he will push a special session to enact stricter measures. The move follows grand jury instructions protecting the injunction against interference with the law.

Associated Press Montgomery Comer Grand Jury Thomas Jones

Pick that Made Six Millionaires at Seattle Exposition

A fragmentary Seattle correspondent item notes a famous mining pick from the Yukon era. The relic helped men strike gold at Eldorado and later via claims staked and sold for large sums. The piece will be displayed at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition along with other relics. Also promotes Ed Steves and Sons paint supply in the Southwest.

Seattle Wash North Jann Thal Sentile Carma Ojaie Hho Cager Yukon Intassie Thay Eldorado

Twenty One Years Ago From The Light 1898

A clumsy OCR summary recalls a period with sixteen deaths reported in a week and a range of local notes. It mentions a greeting to be sent on the Dry Bilado near San Antonio, a creek named Salada said to be five years safer than Pataheca, a land demolition by a storm near Tavares, and social events at San Pedro Springs. A rowboat incident near Postmaster Waward’s home on San Pedro avenue is noted.

Bilado San Antonio San Pedro Springs Waward San Pedro Avenue Stort

Remnant Mexican War veterans gather for final reunion at exposition

Special to The Tight Norfolk Virginia August veterans meet marking the last major reunion of the Mexican War band. Colonel Louis F Beeler opens sessions as president, with Mrs Moore Murdach reporting secretary. Officials of Jamestown Exposition attend and a Mexican Veterans day program honors survivors, now about 308 of 78,000 enlistees. The 86 year old era closes as daughters of veterans hold their auxiliary convention.

Norfolk James K. Poll Texas Exposition Louis F. Beeler Baltimore Ional Association of Veteran’ Association Daughters of the Veterans Bbeler Waigr Baeler Baltimore & Cuin Glenwood Wheeling W. Va Joe Hooker Tenteesee Ohio River Glenwoof Beeler Hooker Stanton Tavis Beeler

Kerrville Fair Opens With Large Attendance

The Kerrville fair opened yesterday drawing hundreds by eye catching exhibits and speeches. Fredericksburg and Gillespie County were well represented with the Arransug Pags raid attracting many in attendance. the Aor ris ranch entered promising candidates. Officials President Remsehel and Secretary Real praised the opening and predicted a record fall fair for Kerr County.

Kerrville Sin W Anlondang Fredericksburg Gillespie County Nine Seas Aorris Ranch Remsehel Real

Suspect Will Bare Keystone Graft

Folwstown Pa Aug 24 James Binmaker formerly Superintendent at Herrisburg implicated by capitol investigation seeks a full confession. He claims manipulation of funds by high officials to cover a state treasury shortage. Take one day off and sell the West Texas Pair at Kerrville August 24. Dusty and Song the Trampt Trivders 628 Main Ave Bath phones.

Folwstown James Binmaker Empire Wildings and Grounds Herrisburg Harrisburg West Texas Kerrville Dusty Song Main Avenue Bath

Land Sale Near Corpus Christi Sets Acre Value Record

Special to The Light reports a Texas land sale near Corpus Christi showing rapid value growth from 100 to 237.10 per acre in a year, an increase of 137.40. The piece notes a Tiere tract sale and mentions unrelated local incidents and people including Maxim Wheattam and Harry Taiter traveling to Tennessee.

Corpus Christi Tex Texas Anto Yan Maxim Orasy Ute Street Mia Harry Taiter Tennessee Mise Nettle Griffin

Defalcation Strikes Major Chicago Trade Union

The Wagon Drivers Union, a strong Chicago organization, reports its secretary-treasurer embezzled over $20,000 using duplicate books and account juggling. The union confirms the loss and is pursuing action to recover funds. The incident highlights concerns over financial controls within large labor groups.

Chiis Shay Mk Wagon Drivers' Union Chicago

Engineer dies aiding Mexican miners in mine disaster

Agguscadentas Mexico Aug. 2a lt learned that Engineer Frank Black, the American who lost Missio in the Santa Franciscan mine fire, died while aiding a vain rescue in the mine. Superintendent McMahon and Assistant Superintendent Gad also perished during the rescue. West Texas Fair Kerrville Texas Aug. 22 23 24 includes fine races and amusements.

Agguscadentas West Texas Kerrville Texas

American girl appointed at Fort Williams sparks linemen threat

The Associated Press report from Ottawa notes Ora Wedson of Decatur Illinois is named to a chief operator role at the Fort Williams telephone office. Linemen threaten to strike in sympathy over the appointment.

Associated Frees Ottawa Ont Fort Willams Ora Wedson Decatur, II

Strikers Lose at Monterey Iron and Steel Works

Moolovey Mexico Aug 23 The blast forge in the Monterey iron and steel works resumes operation after a strike. The plant is reported to be running in all departments despite the men’s walkout.

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