24 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1907
Page
1
Educational San Antonio Academy presents its course offerings and faculty quality with expert teachers and several scholarships. Early applications advised to secure a seat. catalogue available from Bondurant in San Antonio Texas.
A fragment notes West Texas Military Academy Govermont Hill San Anlonio as a leading boys school near Fort Sire Houston. It references a prominent army officer writing to the American ambassador in Japan about the academy and opportunities found nowhere else except at West Point, with mention of Alfred Garden.
The University of Texas at Galveston opens sessions for 1907 1908 with co educational programs. It offers Arts Education Engineering Law and Medical departments plus a seven week Summer School. Degree courses lead to BA MA LLB and medical and nursing certificates. John Sealy Hospital facilities support clinical training. Address W S Carter Dean for catalog.
Severe local taxes appear in Waco city council actions as ordinances target a 40 cent per wall dose tax and mandatory license carries. Across Texas reports detail Confederate reunion closure in Wichita Falls, a boy loses his arm in Faudson, and multiple fatal and injurious incidents including a Ballinger guard stabbing, a Port Arthur fire death, and Austin man’s sudden collapse.
A string of short notices from Texas dated Aug 24 report serious injuries and fatalities. An accident in Guadalupe River area leaves a vault and a leg broken. A child near Sherman is severely injured after being hit by a cow with a throat wound. A lamp trimmer in Texarkana is killed by an electric current. A body found near Abate with a sister nearby shows two breast wounds. A yardmaster in Sanderson is mangled in a car coupling. Possible cavalry horse station discussed for Worth with Bonham as a prior site.
AM Bolly We d Ave ing to Kill Joseph Mi iy Ye anade wo outers George Clark pwalting trial for a tecmpted murder. He removed an iron bar from a closet and tore a halo into the chimney. The inmate woke, feigned illness and asked for a doctor. Clark attacked with a Yager, urged prayer, and was overpowered by jail keepers after a loud prayer.
London notes assign blame to Baron Botha amid chatter about the Cullinan diamond and prewar politics. The article also mentions bids for a Fort Sam Houston dead-house project and details on a Texas paper box manufacturer with regional patrons and suppliers.
Bevlin Aug 24 ions and Russia plan the establishment of wireless telegraphic connection with Siberia. Japan will connect Vladivostok and the west side of Honda Island with proposed lines. Chambers of commerce and the international telegraphic conference will consider the project next April for endorsement. The scheme may cut telegraphic rates between Europe and Japan.
Numerous congregations in the city invite all to Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. with Bible classes, youth unions, and prayer meetings throughout the week. Featured pastors include Bro. Frank Bradford Rev. J. Rederi and Rev. K. G. Honthy among others.
Special music has been arranged for this service at St Pauls Church Government Hill led by Rev Gedree D Marvia rector with morning and evening services and prayers. Revival services on Nathan Street led by Dr B D Mouzon and Rev N B Harmon with singing by Wilson M Brown begin Sunday and continue daily with two services. Travis Park Methodist Church hosts morning preaching by Rev Mouzon and a large anti salon mass meeting by Dr B P Ryley. Various Episcopal and Lutheran services listed with visits, Sunday schools, and temperance events.
Report urges cautious handling of diplomatic funds in Japan and notes mixed signals from American observers in Tokyo regarding peaceful intents. The fragment references officials, printing, and industry terms while hinting at tensions and misunderstandings between nations amid wartime efforts.
In Portland Maine the American Bar Association and the International Law Association will hold sessions next week. Judge Al B Parker will open the meeting at 1 PM Monday. Ambassador Bryce will speak on national character and the development of the common law. Charles F Amidon and Charles Prouty will present papers on “The Nation and the Constitution” and railways as a government department. The conference includes a steamship excursion and a grand dinner.
Newark mills close for vacation as workers gain relief for a spike in vacation requests. Clack's O N U thread mills halt operations today to preserve jobs. Newark plant stays closed until September, and Woerany plant until September 10. Clark mills, among the largest, plan to reopen as demand returns.
Delegates from across the region arrive for the Alliance of Pollah Singers convention and musical festival in Anklen. The opening program at Gray's memory will feature Rosenthal Smulsk and Kwasteroth as the high choir prepares to compete for a silver trophy during the three day gathering.
Thousands of hopeful youths gathered at the James Lewi exposition grounds for national Newsboys Day. The convention, held in the grand auditorium, drew a large crowd of urban youth who admired the program and joined in lighthearted activities.
Special to The Light reports Missouri Republicans gather in St Louis for a massive campaign rally at Forest Park Bishlands drawing visitors from across the state. The event features prominent speakers as GOP aims to run the most earnest campaign in state history and to rally support against a perceived opposition figure.
The regular city council session opened with light attendance and routine business. Milton Vanve’s house was struck by a windstorm, while the upcoming term starts for police schools September 6 and private schools on September 1. Ernest Paschal, out for some time, is back on the streets.
Bernard Cominde of Austin was cleared after several months in jail in Mex towns near Chumahua. He faced defaulter charges and was declared innocent, with authorities noting his release and return.
Saltillo Mexico August 24 A. cou bain reports that a thick vein of coal or salt has been opened and another weld of coal from five to thirteen feet in thickness has been discovered.
Aug 04 reports a new order at the Maxie Central banning stray bag baggage on trains. Conductors must inspect and place all baggage into secure caps, preventing extra items from being carried. No further loose baggage allowed for future trips.
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