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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
2
A local notice promotes a masked carnival at Electric Park tonight to raise funds for charity and help poor children. It urges attendance, donation, and festive spirit, noting proceeds will aid the Christmas tree fund and urging community support before Christmas.
Reports from Hopkinsville Kentucky describe night riding violence as tobacco farmers split over pricing. Rioters attacked warehouses burned buildings killed two men and damaged a local newspaper office. State troops occupy the town as unrest threatens to resume with warnings of further violence.
The article argues the Russian government seeks a scapegoat for its war shortcomings after Port Arthur fell on January 2, 1908. It asserts General Stoessel, wounded and in command at Port Arthur, is the likely target while blaming superior officers in St Petersburg for unpreparedness and strategic blunders during the Russo Japanese War.
The Hartford Courant notes Christmas spirit rises as Nashdun’s new items, including drams, trumpets, tie dolly and picture hooks, spark memories of youth. The piece suggests the tradition will awaken in the hearts of children who will carry it forward.
The article discusses potential inflationary effects from measures to ease immediate strain, including currency expansion and bank liquidity. It notes a possible shift to abundant loanable funds as hoards retire, risking oversupply and gold exports while offering railroads a chance to refund short-term debt with permanent bonds and fund expansions.
The Indianapolis News notes a congressional push on currency reforms and governmental supervision. It warns trusts may face scrutiny, taxes could be debated, and price controls or volatility measures considered to stabilize markets. The piece suggests ships may adjust as subsidies wane and creditors seek truce amid panic.
A lively carnival list of prizes for charity includes items from many brands and shops. Geisha Girl cup and saucer, Japanese scarf, silk shawl, custome clock, china stock, framed pictures, perfume, riding gear, skates, and more. Notable sponsors include Burns Drug Co., Atlantic and Pacific Tea, G. A. Stowers Furniture, Empire Theater, and Dupples rug Co.
The Light reports a grand mask carnival at the hi roller skating rink in Taladvis for the poor children's Christmas fund. Admission 25 cents, skates 20 cents, wraps checked free, refreshments sold, prizes listed for the alternnt maskers, with plans for a Christmas tree party at Market Hall December 27 and donations sought to reach the $160 goal.
Fragmentary notice notes an update about Ike and a dust fitout linked to railway coupling. Readable names and specifics are limited. the fragmentary text hints at a near completion or readiness status and a request for further updates.
Weather bulletin notes a warm front over the eastern states while New England remains clear and cold with subfreezing lows. A central storm flanks Mississippi and the Missouri Valley heading toward east Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama under a broad cloud cover. Light rain possible in the Northwest and central regions with 60 degrees in Jacksonville and 18 in Washington.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Gea Toyrual Go Find at 1201 West Houston Street. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs F France at 302 Durgugo.
An advertisement for Hertzberg Jewelry promotes finest quality diamonds in brilliant white flawless grades with a value for money guarantee. It mentions Lap Robes and pretty patterns, plus a location hint at West Commerce Street.
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