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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1907

Page

5

Ben Kiolbassa Appointed Desk Sergeant by Mayor

Ben Kiolbassa was named by Mayor Qullaghen yesterday as one of the department’s top sergeants, replacing Desk Sergeant Tavis and taking over duties tonight. Kiolbassa led the garbage department prior to this appointment, with Eugene Navarro succeeding him as street commissioner. Navarro’s permanent appointment remains uncertain, with public opinion favoring a later mayoral choice after July 12.

Ben Woolbassa Qullaghen

Negro Farmers Meet in Texas State Norton and Industrial College

Negro farmers of Texas prepare for the first annual congress at the State Norton and Industrial College. Through Professor Macksheer’s efforts the meeting is expected to attract a larger attendance of colored agriculturists. Topics include cotton growing diversified farming fruit culture and dairying with competent speakers guiding discussions.

Heropstead Tex Texas Norton Macksheer

Passage to New York on Mallory steamer Concho

Mr and Mrs J Metukel booked passage to New York aboard the Mallory steamer Concho sailing from Galveston Saturday July 6. They will spend a day in Houston before departure. Mr Henkel manages Washer Bros Indies department and will buy fall goods. My and Mrs Henke plan to visit northern and eastern cities to explore business and leisure. Bond's Delicatessen advertises roast beef and chicken, salads, and picnic lunches at 235 Te Houston St. Both phones listed.

BOND Houston St. Hoth

KICKERS IN GOOD CAUSE AT AUSTIN MEETING

A disrupted OCR item notes Jon Nates and Aly Hf as organizers for attending a Gulf Shore crowd event. The railroad commission in Austin invites speakers and reviews service roles. A commission appointed by Jay Walker includes AoE ML Ames and Alex Toske to oversee the transit committee.

Jon Nates Clib Duegales Joel Gulf Shore Austin Moston Jay Walker Aoe ML Ames Alex Toske Retail Merchants Committee 0 Willeuis Abel Man Home Industry Commiitiee Mr. Williams Seqingslob Utah Weller Jobbers and Manufeturers' League Alan Washer Will Endeavur Ta Hay GC. BL Mulkily Archivalion Committees A. Hy Kirkpatriclk Convention Con Milve

Mortuary notices for Denn and others in San Antonio area

Obituaries and funeral notices list Peter J Denn aged 75 and a World War veteran buried in San Antonio after services at his home. Also noted are mourners Mrs Annie Alt and Mrs Minnie Loeschmann, with services at the residence and interment in Hermann Sons cemetery. Separate notices mark Mrs T D Taylor mother of Al B Taylor, whose funeral is set from 10 am tomorrow, and Reinhardt Koerke aged 74 whose services are planned in Lacoste after a Sunday wake at his home.

Peter J Peter San Antonio Ordér of Hermann Sons Oder Annie Alt Minai Loeschmann Deon Thelack Her Mann Song T. D Taylor J. Taylor al B West Uoatriat Ais Arthur Jones Reinhardt Koerkel Reinhardt Koerke Lacoste Germany Thare

Man of many parts inspires puzzle with odd phrasing

A fragmentary item presents phrases like He's a man of many parts and T nelice he's ensily rattled. The readable text hints at a playful or cryptic feature, inviting readers to decipher who or what is being described.

Nelice

Waifs to Enter Wonderland Fund Passes for Orphans Ride

Orphans of San Antonio to be escorted to city institutions by car ride organized by San Antonio Automobile Club members at the Mirek on Mongton street. H S Crawford presided, plans call for room for 250, with 150 cars offered and 100 more needed to carry all children. Sir HK Weis offered free park admission for the ride at Ebeettie park, and Dr G M Fairfield to marshal children with a flag and horn. West End children to be brought in by streetcar. committee named to coordinate with San Antonio Traction Co. for a special car and precise departure hour.

San Antonio Mackay Navatrd Street West End Frank Pascnal Phil Shoole James H. Bindley Shacke W. BR San Antonio Traction Company H. Bradley Collings Atlee DB Ayres A. Teuting Monay Mternoon Frank Paschal Alce Ty Ayres Mi Do K Furnish Jonn Unish Gen Ming George M. Malifield Alex Juste Gy Bittelbe

Fine Crops In Calhoun County Report

Report from Calhoun County notes cotton and corn in superb condition with expectations of higher yields than last year. Farmers like Mr Seow report strong crop health, average cotton yields across fields, and replanting efforts on corn. Local land buyers from central and northern Texas show rising interest in Calhoun County as promising farmland.

SM. Seen Alamo Deve Investment, Co Tas Port Lavina Lushin Calhoun County Seow Dheimter Imee Leims Hewi

San Antonio Fourth of July Celebrations Clean Up

City suspends business and opens wide public events for the July 4 celebration. The Alamo and Fort Sau Houston events, a noon cannon salute, a military parade, and a San Pedro Park picnic are planned under veteran auspices. Police warn of firework rules and traffic restrictions as crowds gather in Corpus Christi and nearby resorts.

San Antonio Post Ofice Federal Fort Sau Houston San Pertyro Park Acope Od Glory Alamo Old Mission Wakie San Pedr Springs le Unite Tles Thuil San Pedro Park Robert P. Goon Joe Ryan Poller Vaeringin Willie

Baronets Held by Bandits Amid Pardon Talks

Tanglers Joly Mie Kald and Sir Thary deh ein, allied with the Sultan’s bodyguard, hold a baronet hostage as negotiations with Raiswl unfold. The Sultan agrees to a pardon for Raiswl on his own terms. General McLety pressed the pardon talks when captured. General McClean, once a British Army officer, is noted in the background.

Tanglers Joly Mie Kald Thary Deh Ein Hug Buen Prinoner Raiswl Wille Formia McLety Rais McClean

Bulling Manager Blum Heads East for Fall Purchases

Transcribed text shows Blum, manager of Gov Dulling department stores, departed for New York to assist resident buyers in fall acquisitions. The absence sparks speculation about the firm’s prospects for a prosperous season as heavy purchases are noted and plans for rapid expansion continue.

Feral? Blum Gov, Dulling New York Blum Aniel- Elles Bhan

Demonstration. Usurpers Weekly Grace. Anetld row iver propose d a sirl to a capont Prod

The text appears as garbled OCR with fragmented phrases including an attempted offer or proposal and a capsized boat reference. No clear people, places, or events are readable to summarize into a factual newspaper item.

P. Atkinson joins Southern Pacific as division freight agent

P. Atkinson arrived this morning to assume the post of division freight and passenger agent for the Texas and New Orleans line at Beaumont, welcomed by Beaumont staff. Other railroad officials visit Houston and Beaumont, with notices about new transportation law limiting advertising in exchange for mileage and strict conduct for conductors. The circular from Jeff M. Miller outlines reorganized divisions, abolitions, and new assignments amid construction, while warning that baggage transfer checks will no longer be provided by transfer agents after July 12.

AOR Allinson Paysen Agnut Southern Pacilly Tro Buswumal Atkinson Southern Pacific Texas and New Orladas al Beaumont Beaumont Sys Low Wilkinson Fermen Southern al Houston Division Fraight Erilay Antepass Prien Penur Internatin! & Creat Northern Leretofere Jeff M. Miller St. Louis Brownyville Kingsville Hidalgo Harlingen Sam Fardyce Paxies Olverhowe Superme Tundlout Seed T Hird Algoa Corpus Christi Rebstown Texas Gihean Iran Texsa Iridges and Dullings Hecely Albullahe Add All Passiaw

Board To Buy Furniture For Public Schools

At the regular meeting the school board will consider bids for school desks and may award furnishing contracts totaling 8449.96 if satisfactory. The opening Monday showed Wexar Seating Company as the leading bidder. Items listed include No 1 261 units No 2 64 No 3 88 No 4 415 No 6 81 No 7 407 and years implied.

Reguar Opanest Wexar Tha Lovant Finda 4 Ud Ag Fullowise

Two Insurance Firms Withdraw From State

Milner Nas received notice on July 11 that two life and casualty companies plan to enter the market. The Southwestern States National Life of Gravestown, Ws Vy, and the American Southern Life of Lowavitte, Ky, signified their intention to omit the sats from operations.

Austin

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