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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1907

Page

7

City News: Fine, arraignment over tomatoes and more

Jerome Reily of the South gem Pacific faced Judge Buckley in police court on a $5 fine for selling a box of unwholesome tomatoes. The affidavit was by Inspector Theo Anderasa. Other items note a Meat Department inspection, a resigning motorman for the North Flores line, a property exchange leading Thomas Gray to move his Texas Steam Laundry, and orders to disinfect storm sewers with chloro-naphthol.

Jerome Reily Southgem Pacific Company Buckley Theo. Anderasa Citizens Exchange Thomas Gray Texas Steam Laundry Roosevelt, Arene Laux Blum Street Rarnitz Hedih Board Carvajal

Union Meat Company Establishment No 284 Cleared in San Antonio

U.S. inspectors passed Establishment No 284 of the Union Meat Company in San Antonio for fresh meats including hams bacon and lard. The plant is noted as the only slaughtering establishment in the city under the rules of the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry.

U.S Union Meat Company San Antonio Department OF Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry

San Antonio Transit Pass Holders Urged to Return Free Passes

All persons holding passes issued by the San Antonio Transit Company are notified that free transportation passes are invalid after midnight July 11. Holders are requested to send unused passes for cancellation to the company.

San Antonio Traction Company

City health reports and civic notes from July

Disinfection continues biweekly through summer. A warrant charges Linz with a mischief case from June 29 involving a malicious act at Eugene Des sendier’s home. Dog licenses total 2768 with $1 per license. city tax payers remain steady, dog roper quits, and rounds by a single man continue. Tom Foster resigns, plans to move. Sanitary inspectors condemn certain fruits. Health Board postpones Fourth of July meeting. Hay fire suspected northwest of the city. mayor Bryan Callaghan takes ten days vacation to Corpus Christi. Council approves new carpet for chamber. police station linoleum replaced. J Richardson stays in South Texas managing National Life Insurance. Sam Antonie remains at home.

Corpus Bryan Callaghan Corpus Christi Py A

New Deputy Here Boemer Named Deputy Collector in Austin

M H Boemer of Austin has been appointed as deputy collector of internal revenue for San Antonio. The move follows a report that the office workload had grown so large the head needed an assistant to ensure prompt handling of affairs.

M. H. Boemer Austin M. C. Harris Boemer San Antonio

Millard Acquitted of Murder in Decatur Hotel Case

A jury cleared J. J. Millard of the murder of Buster McGuire in the International hotel Decatur on September 86 1908 He was a leading Decatur merchant and prominent hardware trader with ties to Kansas City St Louis and the Southwest The two week trial ended with acquittal and Millard’s name linked to notable banking figures in California

Derahir Tex J. J. Millard Decatur Buster McGuire International Hotel Twilard Kansas City St Louis Southwest

Local travel and social notes from the city

Mrs. C E Cupples and Mrs Frank Newton have returned home from Tarpon. Miss Ethel Naylor goes to Fort Davis for an extended visit. Henry Baser leaves for New York for several months. Mr and Mrs George Sturaptte will spend the rest of the summer westward. Miss Claudia Rachal visits Gonzales. Mrs Samuel Gleaves visits her parents Judge and Mrs W W King. Miss Nell Price visiting Jacksonville and Buffalo Texas, away until September. Miss Henry leaves for Kerrville to visit Mrs H P Drough. Mrs R B Bowles and children return from Algine. Adina De Yavala to return from Galveston. Miss Emilie Burleson of San Marcos visiting city. to stay with Aunt Mrs Carlos Bee. Mrs W F Woods hosts Venita lata and Miss Fauker sly. Mr and Mrs Frank Rennett and Miss Ata Croas return from several months. Mrs W A Gage of Mephis to California trip. Miss Dollie Rutherford visiting Miss Louise Travelay, Miss Mata Terry, Miss Frances Tell. Mrs Cora Davenport leaves for housekeeping in the sinner. Milas Davenport and family to Allane Ola. Turn your old sacks into crab. We say Cost prices. 270 South Street. Phone 181.

Adina de Yavala Galveston Emilie Burleson San Marcos Carlos Bee Dollie Rutherford Louise Travelay Mata Terry Frances Tell Jeff Austia Cora §. Davenport Menger Milas Davenport Nana Davenport Harris Davenport Allanne Ola

Storm damage heavy across region with widespread disruption

Reports describe extensive storm damage near San Antonio and across multiple towns. Telegraph, telephone, and traction services suffered due to downed wires, with repairs underway and overall restoration progressing. Heavy rains and hail affected rail lines and yards, with several small homes damaged along Alazan creek and a pecan tree uprooted in a city yard.

San Antonio Iso Youkun Shinor Moulton Yorktown Canteron Lott Ling Youkmm Eagle Lake Eagle Dake Royston Falls City Kenedy Runge Nordheim Lexington Lincoln del Rio Spoford Hols‘fon International Ann Groat Taylor Hol Steves King William Sirgot Alazan Creek

Street Survey Discussed for Houston Street Improvement

The Houston street survey aims to count surface yards and culverts to estimate material for bids. A public meeting by the Houston Street Improvement District will review brick or cement methods and material needs, while tearing down buildings on Houston Street proceeds.

Houston Crant Santa Rost Avenue Alana Glazt Sily Houston Sweet Improvement District Callaghan Houston Street Mun Avenue Soledad Streets Soledad Russi Fushima Honolulu Privee Fushimi Rite Japan

Amusements Big Tent Theatre Updates After Storm

The Big Tent Theatre plans to reopen tomorrow evening with Arizona Glow, using a wall tent if needed, and will adjust Thursday if reconstruction is delayed. Electric Park on Gala Day will stay open 4 30 to 12 50 with a noon concert and patriotic features. Vaudeville shows at the Electric Park Theatre run 6 and 9 20, with park prices, and the Airdome reports no storm damage.

Arizona Glo Electric Park Electric Park Theatre San Antonio de Airdome Lyrie Airdome Theatre Postofice Worther Soltton Parmér Dalton Bi Bard Ryosrson Tainy Maxney Motion Picturas Mr. Massey Cheyenne

Notable visitors fill city hotels in brisk travel wave

Brownsville's H Belt guests the Bexar while Charles B Ellison from San Marcos conducts business and stays at the Bexar. J D Mitchell of Victoria visits the city lodging at the Menger and Manger hosts. Houston businessman A Newity pauses a short stay registered at the Mou Ber. Nixon’s J Askey reports strong growth and stays at the New Maverick. Galveston’s H M Stanley visits, registered at the New Maverick. Conger from Cotua guests the Southern & OG. Maddox of Fort Worth arrives for business at the Menger. Lt Grege of Luling and Mrs Grege on a short stay, registered at the Mut Reavy. Dallas fire insurance agent George Prouts visits, guests of the Menger. Dr Fred J Combe, a Brownsville leader, stays at the Menger. Mr and Mrs Roman Rowe visit from Guanajuato, Mexico, at the Menger. Senator George B Griggs from Houston guests the Fite. CH Page Jr from Austin conducts business and relaxes at the Hite. G Voss and wife from Miles, Tex, guests of the Bexir. R W Simpson of Glimer in city, staying at Bow. Henderson of Sams county travels for a visit. long-time Texas legislator. Consul General Scherer returns from Washington to his post in Mexico, stays with Mrs Scherer at the Monger.

H. Belt Brownsville Bexar Charles B. Ellison San Marcos J. D. Mitchell Victoria Menger CG A. Newity Houston R.A. Conger Cotua Maddox Fort Worth Menger Lt Grege Luling Grege Mut Reavy George Prouts Dallas Fred J. Combe Roman Rowe Austin Scherer Washington Hs Post Mexico Monger

Unclear fragment on Deputy Sheriff’s relative visiting Philadelphia

Fragment mentions Eugene Brook son-in-law of Deputy Sheriff J. Goforth and his wife visiting relatives in Philadelphia, with Goforth hearing from his daughter Jee. The text notes the couple are thorough in their plans, but details are incomplete.

Eugene Brook Sherif J. Goforth Philadelphia Goforth Jee

Army Post News Notes Fort Sam Houston Transfers

Stevens head of the local order reports that at the grand meeting in July changes recommended by Fort Sam Houston will be considered. Due to division consolidation two St. Louis officers will transfer to Fort Sam Houston with Major Omar Bundy Inspector General and an engineer officer. Department HQ prepares office space and clerks. First Lieutenants Timothy M. Coughland and John Simington will report to Camp Theodore J. Wint with Leon Springs.

Stevens Order of Carabacs Washington Fort Sam Houston St. Louis Nix Fort Sur Houston Omar Bundy Engineer Corps Timothy M. Coughland John Simington First Cavalry Theodore J. Wint Leon Spriugs

Notable arrival of Fairbanks in St Paul for Fergus Falls Fourth

St Paul, Minnesota reports Vice President Fairbanks arrived from the East en route to Fergus Falls. He will deliver a Fourth of July ovation there, as local crowds gather for the event.

St. Paul Miny Tory Fairbanks Fergus. Falls Mini Fergus Falls

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