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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
8
An appeal from The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta Georgia touts S S S as the antidote for contagious blood poison. The ad features testimonials of recovery, warns against mercury and potash, claims home treatment guidance and a $1,000 reward for mineral contamination proof.
A labor and capital unity event sails toward Chicago with addresses by notable figures. Vice president Fairbanks leads as principal speaker, joined by Govs Fon and Tenean and U S Senators Hop, June, and Cullom. The gathering aims for a 20 000 attendee rally at a large park.
A fleet of ships and transports from all available government forces will attempt to bombard Seattle over the next ten days. Forts Warden Cagey and Flagler will defend the city as troops attempt a rear assault to seize the forts. Washington officials pledge cooperation with popular demand in defense of the threatened northwest port.
New York report recounts George M. Cohan intervening as the justice of the peace at a wedding ceremony delays the kiss. The bride Miss Agies Nolan, a daughter of Arrett Mas Nolan of Broolding, is accompanied by sister Miss Alice Nolan. Cohan later appears in The Honeymoonars at the Aerial Mont Garten. The ceremony proceeds and the couple depart amid well wishes.
Reports from London and New York describe Mark Twain as a notable Fourth of July speaker in London. Events in Jamestown Exposition plans in Norfolk and Philadelphia include reunions of the Declaration of Independence signers’ descendants and a large ceremony with 600 voices. Chicago enforces strict New Year style fireworks limits and a strong police presence to ensure a safe celebration.
Reading from scattered reports, Philadelphia officials prep a government irrigation inauguration event with a three day term, while New Orleans and St Louis anchor festivities. Parades, races, and public ceremonies flood towns from New Orleans to Portland, with governors and ministers guiding the Independence Day mood and security.
In Los Angeles and Milwaukee on July 3 twentieth century city officials announce Fourth of July festivities. Los Angeles plans a wild event with hundreds of attendees while Milwaukee features a unique bay celebration with barges and a gala opera finale. The intervals reference national convention attendance and a centennial birth celebration adding civic pageantry to the holiday.
City officials plan soon to issue bids for West Houston Street paving as settlement of disputes delays proceed. Mayor will gather neighbors and board members to finalize plans for asphalt and cement rock mix while negotiations for property needed proceed.
Constable says the hide law, requiring tag sale records and delivery of a sale note for veiled hides, is a dead trade. Officers indicate possible action to enforce the cattle theft law and support owners, with Stevent aiding Snexit Wright in the band activity.
T L Murtete & Co a leading box maker with a large plant in the state. President R Barnett oversees operations and the firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico buyers. They employ many workers and produce boxes wrapping paper bags and stationery.
Des Moines, Iowa July 3 The Supreme Court of Iowa repudiates an unwritten law, rebuking Dubuque County Attorney C A Barnes for supporting a juror’s claim that a murder plot against Dr Hermann would have been justified. The ruling overturns a jury verdict in the case of Dr P M Hermann, a Dubuque physician, and stresses the attorney’s duty to refrain from endorsing unlawful notions.
Nariolt Virginia July crowds along the James Kawi exposition route as officials including Cardinal Gibbons and Governor Swan address attendees. The event highlights the state’s Deaf community and the nationwide association gathering with hundreds of miles of travel for attendees and a keynote on education and industry progress.
In Des Moines the state legislature debates a two cent per mile fare on interstate travel with a heavy impact on freight and passenger movement. A court ruling considers penalties for violating the new rate, while a variety of companies and routes including ISACARET Fate and Toledo and Queen lieutenants’ services are listed among affected carriers.
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