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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1907

Page

5

Bank 70 Opens Doors Before January First

A state bank official reports West Yeass Bank and Trust Co will reopen for business before January 1, with plans to resume operations and a tentative opening date set. Bank examiner Wooldridge, commissioner Love, and officials from Austin and Fort Worth are overseeing the process while ownership arrangements are pending final transfer. The Janson City State Bank is also expected to resume business Tuesday after a period of suspended payments.

West Yeass Bank and Trust Company Special Bank A. P. Wooldridge Myrts Fort Worth Mr. Morris Tex Janson City

Woman Loses $160 and Gem in Street Bag Theft

Constable Charles Stevens and deputies search after a leather shopping bag containing almost $100 in money a ruby ring and pale gold jewelry vanished from Ada R. Adams near West Commerce. They hope the thief kept the valuables. money recovered consists of most bills except some change. Police have a full description and aim to return items to Mrs. Adams.

Charles Stevens Anichmond R. J. Adams Adaaiggis Constable Stevens Adams

Harriman Lines Will Gut Forge Harriman Lines

Sacramento December 21 Orders from the Southern Pacific in San Francisco posted at the shop indicate roundhouse workers will be kept in until January with a further cut after New Year. A reduction in shop operations and a three to five day week is reported for the western Harriman system, affecting two Holland men and others in the west.

Sacramento Cal Southern Pacific San Francisco Clone Renas Wien

Suspects Identified in San Antonio Head Injury Robbery Case

Charles Eichmann named two Mexican men, Sane Diaz and Jacinto Trevino, as his assailants in a November 2 head wound and $7 theft in San Antonio. They were previously flagged by deputies after an assault and robbery in the city’s western area. Both are jailed awaiting charges.

Charles Eichmann San Antonio Sane Diaz Jacinto Trevino Eichmann Cynshts Din Slovenssini Witens Tor Aesaulting Pobhing Mam

Myrtle McFarland Captures Mysterious Mulligan

Myrtle McFarland a 17 year old girl in San Antonio captured Mysterious Mulligan at 3 30 yesterday near Commerce street. Mulligan identified by McFarland and was taken to the San Antonio Light offices where a $10 reward was paid. The captor and narrative by McFarland appear in this issue.

Myrtle McFarland Mulligan Ysterious Millican Isain Mlernipo Pancoret- Morgan Co Om Commerce Myre McFartand Thomas School Yves Cranby Street M-M. McFarland We Anryeri Declarie Fripiing Co St Gaile George D. Durnard

How I Caught Mulligan Article Teased in Light Era

The narrator chronicles a pursuit of a man linked to Mulligan, following a suspicious wink on Commerce Street and a meeting near Crockett Street. He tracks to the Bexar Drug Store and Panenyst Margan Co, leading to The Light office where a reward is awarded, and the narrator is congratulated for his tip.

Malinaa Sbie Wizan Tum Alamo Plaza Wilkins Crockett Street Bexar Commerce Street Commerse Street Mr. Mulligan Panenyst-Margan Cos Nate Tim Malligag Plasse

The Mysterious Mulligan’s Captivity Tale

A first person narrative recounts Mycterlaus Mulligan describing his capture while playing the role of Mysterius Mullzan. He details being watched, evading pursuit, and a tense escape across town including meetings with Miss McTarland and Mrs. Theil, ending with a dramatic near-miss at a drug store.

Mycterlaus Mulligan F. Lanes E Tight Seoras Tromple Tha Laswt van Mynean Jokmehmeen Mysel Haing BN. Mniligun Alamy Plaza Foi Fon Rocket Alvert C. N. Wight the Iners Meellik Richt Miss McTarland Nile Harplier Fir Bexar Miss &tePartomd Mit 1 Onre Panrpanl-Morgany Co Poe

Deadly Monongah Coal Mine Disaster Seeming Toll

Reports from Fairmont and Jacobs Creek on December 21 describe the Monongah coal mine disaster with hundreds feared dead. Rescue work progresses slowly as officials warn of further blasts and seek safe passageways for recovery teams.

Mayor Calaghan Santa Visit Planned for Monday Afternoon

A local tale recounts Mayor Callaghan receiving a Santa Claus visit to his office Monday at 2 pm, with Captain Roberts delivering a presentation on a gold band inscribed to the Greatest Mayor of San Antonio Bryan Callaghan. The piece notes secrecy and a mistaken burglary attempt later exposed.

Mayor Callaghan Santa Claus Asilaghan Bat Ae Soo Tanah Am An Callaghan Captain Roberts San Pedro Pari Cme Strex Roberts

No Compromise in Fawgus German Case

Turin Nec 21 The judges denied a compromise in the Fawgus German Case. The trial progressed with testimony continuing as reporters noted the public mood and officials considered destiny and political implications. Count Kuno von Moltke and the divorced wife were referenced in the proceedings.

Harden-Von Maltke Turin Nec Ply Zuenlenborg Kuno

Death rovers over leader of hiners

Inantpele Tok Dea 21 and John Mitchell president of United Ring Workers of America grew ill. Mitchell was confined to a hotel room after falling sick yesterday. Dr Hades attended and reported Mitchell’s condition worsening.

John Mitchell United Ring Workers of America Hux Claypool S. Hades Mitehall

Ship Five Tons of Roney to America Dispatches From London

London reports the despatch of five tons of Roney valued at about $500,000. Packages of Vin and Bith weighty consignments were sent from the city to Liverpool for shipment aboard the Cannauia bound for New York.

America London Liverpool New York

No Pacific War Base for English Navy Denied

London dispatch quotes a high official denying a British Admiralty claim of establishing Mont Mita a Paoli North American squadron base at Msquimault. The official calls the report baseless and illogical, urging readers to dismiss the rumor as unfounded.

London Der Admiralty Mont Mita Paoli North Armerican Squadron Msquimault

Wes Roge Dies at Noon in Laredo Grocer’s Family

Wes Roge died at noon at her home in Laredo where she ran a wholesale grocery business. She was 48, survived by husband and eight siblings. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, with an expected service time to be set. she was a daughter of the late William Hagermann, a pioneer Siar Antonio businessman.

Otta Rody South Laredo Noom

Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Vicinity Today

Rain tonight and in the near term with colder temperatures. Sunday will be mostly cloudy and colder with a steady north wind up to eight miles per hour. A general weather summary notes cooler conditions across the region with forecasts based on the county office observations.

Grcat San Antonia Ain Bahonts Mimauateroy Lalla

Santa Claus Pays Courthouse A Visit

County Treasurer Walton distributed about 300 dollars to Uny county employees as Christmas presents. Commissioners authorized by the County Auditor Tansey adjusted payday to relay earlier than the regular time. The total payroll for the county workers was 2272.92 dollars, with weekly payrolls ranging from 800 to 600 dollars.

Walton Uny Tansey Caiiita Tyndlon

Parliament Opening Delayed by Privy Council Action

A privy council meeting this morning at Buelkingham, led by King Redward, summoned Parliament for Wheat January 29. Laman and Lee, noted figures, were present as preparations continued for the historic session.

Laman Lee Buelkingham Redward Dion

Sues Saloonier On Their Bones

The petition filed today by V. Cochran against Daniel Aptongs Holnon and others accuses Hemons of allowing activities that obstruct a holy business place and violate building provisions. The case seeks damages and a judgment for end attence, with VY. Gorin listed as the result claimant.

Judgmen V. Cochran Daniey and Aptongs Holnon wUpon An Alia Pag Niviy Bondgmen Tédelipy & De.pisit Company Maryn Gorin

Dallas and San Antonio Banks Face Malice Suit

Julius Wf. Oppenheimer sues Smith & Cochran Dallas City National Bank and The Woods National Bank seeking 25090 in damages. He alleges a July 1 check was forged to harm his reputation and that banks and an insurer are liable for resulting business injury. He describes the check and collection chain and claims defamation through a forged instruction.

Wbet Galt Jy Alning Plaza Smitth & Cochran Dallas City National Bank of Dallas Brogs National Bank Oppentaimpe Sulth & Cochiin Niflont Bante Pallay Olly Natangi Wan Beak Woods National Vans Oppenheimer Sealer Buclk Smulth & Cochran San Antonio N. K. Juses Bie Howisman Oppenheimer Fresh National Bank Insurance Company City National Bene Ot Callax Ge Clitima

Luckless Driver Faces Multiple Charges In Auto Case

In a downtown court hearing Ligyd fnlinsen was arraigned on three counts including excessive speed and operating a motor vehicle without license. He allegedly fled the scene, attempted to hide the car owner’s identity by removing chamber parts, and was fined $20 for operating without proper credentials.

Corporation Court Wien Dean Johnson Johnson Found Ainieelt Hroneht To Nosndden, Stey Qigr Dollweman Ray Bucklay

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