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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1907

Page

4

One-Half Sale of Plated Silverware at Remarkable Discount

Hundreds of quadruple plated silverware pieces offered at 50 percent off regular price to clear space for new stock. Each item bears plain figures as pricing.

Frisco Strike Victim Beaten Near Jackson and Fillmore

George McGuire, local Bradstreet manager, was found severely beaten with a fractured skull on July 5 near Jackson and Fillmore streets after a streetcar ride. A witness, a woman, said two men questioned him about riding the car before attacking him. police details are unclear.

San Francisco Cal Sig George McGuire Bradstreets Jackson Fillmore McGuire

Notable Local Bereavements and Interments Reported

The city reports multiple deaths including Jo M Harrell a 78 year old lawyer and historian from Hot Springs Arkansas who died after midnight and will be interred in Hot Springs. Leora L Smith aged 14 died after a five month stay with parents in Newport Wisconsin. interment in Newport. G A Dellavalle 46 died of paralysis after five weeks. funeral tomorrow at 10. interment in San Fernando cemetery. Fanion Garcia and Hammon Garcia aged four died at home. interment in San Fernando cemetery. Alvira Herrera age one died at home. interment in cemetery No 1. Dan Breen learns of sister Mrs John Duval death in Cincinnati and will attend funeral in Lima Ohio. J M Drake formerly of the city, died in Austin and will be brought here for burial. he was father of James M Drake.

Jo M. Harrell J. M. Harrell Physicians and Surgeons Pomltal Deneased Hot Springs Ark Leora L. Smith Teor I. Smit Woodlawnay Png George W. Smith Newport G. A. Dellavalle Eceasel San Fernanda Fanion Garcia Hammon Garcia Abundie Garcia Laredo Street San Fernando Cemetery Ilvira Herrera Alvira Herrera Juan Herrera South Heletts Ban Breen Dan Breen Cincinnati Ohio John Duval J. M. Drake Waco Tex M. Drake Buring Austin James M. Drake George Jules Dolling Teast Crockett Street Alex S Honge Cheathe Frieda Grundmann Mission Street Jack McFarland Crosby Street San Amenio Sten Light Alox

Shot Tears Boy's Body Wounded by Accidental Shot

Wood Eralin a fourty year old son of Mr Erskin, a San Antonio bank clerk, was accidentally shot in the left hip at the Largon range on East Elmira Street by a U S soldier. The boy was placed in a wagon and hurried home for treatment after a small bird shot wound at close range.

Wood Eralin Erskin San Antonio National Bank East Elmira Leon Springs Westernay United States Largon Range Young Ersido Huntre

Navy Debates Movement of U S Fleet to Pacific Waters

Washington July 4 No authority in the navy department to repair moving the United States fleet toward Pacific waters was noted. The Suez Canal route faced objection, potentially placing ships near Japanese waters. Secretary Metcalf said such a move was never intended. Admiral Adams reportedly to begin with sixteen battleships as nations align.

Washington, D. C Navy Department United States Pacific Suez Canal Japan Metcalf Admans

Society Leader as an Architect at Palace Belcourt

US Oliver Belmont, prominent Newport society figure, has shifted focus to architecture. She now personally oversees major renovations at Palace Belcourt, described as among the most magnificent residences in Newark, undergoing rearrangement and reconstruction.

Oliver. Belmont Newport Society Palace Belcourt Newark

Texas Cotton Region Report Forecaster Notes Weather Details

A garbled weather bulletin from the Texas Cotton Region Report cites inconsistent terms and names. It mentions Allen Aul Ly and Weather Buran with reference to forecaster roles and a vague timestamp around yesterday. The fragmentary text lacks clear measurements or locations.

Nepal Allen Puding & A

General Weather Notes and Temperature Outlook

A glitchy report describes high pressure over the east and another over the northwest with a low from the Pacific Southwest to Manitoba. Clouds over parts of the country hint at fair overall conditions from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with near normal temperatures and a low around 48 degrees at Spokane and 82 degrees in Galveston. Tonight and Saturday look to improve locally after a unsettled spell.

Theas Ihe Pacific Manitoba Atlantic Snokans Washington

Prize Promise for Largest Vote Candidate

A contest promises the top vote getter prize packages valued at 725 dollars plus honors beyond measure. The call asks voters if they have decided to be the sole winner, urging individuals to make up their minds.

Peace conference deadlock in Hague subcommittee

The Hague July 5 subcommittee of the peace conference on the rights and duties of neutrals in war held today. M Nel idoff presided, returning after illness. France proposed a war declaration before hostilities and a 24 hour delay, discussed at length. Dutch, Russian, German delegates spoke. Germany signaled partial agreement. A vote on the French and Dutch proposals was postponed to the next subcommittee meeting.

Hague Netherlands Herlands France Bayon Mareshhalon Richarstein Germany Rose Andraids Jozeph J. Choate Unite States Lord Rey Great Britain M. Tauarks

Missouri City felt yesterday quake. minor shaking reported

Reports from St Louis say tremors reached Missouri City yesterday afternoon with shocks strong enough to rattle buildings and dishes. No damage occurred. Observers noted lingering sensation of the quake, though local reports are incomplete and uncertain.

St. Louis Mary B—Advicas Bismarck Oia Vst

Resignations Bring New Dispatch Leaders to Frisco System

Grove Kennedy chief train dispatcher for Santa Fe and J J Iraser fast track dispatcher at Beaumont resign to join Colorado Southern New Orleans Parisie Frisco system Kennedy becomes trainmaster on Prisco Fraser named chief dispatcher St Louis Mo June 5 Cotton Belt reports best year in its history with gross earnings near 10 5 million net 3 45 million up 1 2 million gross and 1 million net. Surplus likely about 1 6 million. крупные improvements cost 2 million including Shreveport bridge 500k and Flue Bluk car repair shops 500k. Land purchased at Bert Worth for terminal facilities.

Grove Kennedy Santa Fe J. J. Iraser Beaumont Colorado Southern New Orleans Parisie Frisco Kennedy Prisco Fraser St. Louis Shreveport Flue Bluk Bert Worth Arkansas Tedas

Magnificent $590 Eber piano to be won by lodge

A grand prize piano valued at 590 dollars, guaranteed by Thos Googgan & Bros., is being offered to a lodge. The advertisement entices readers to compete vigorously to win and become the top member of their order.

Thos, Googgan & Bros

Token of Gratitude Reported in Ohio and Georgia

Brief items show Miss Ehiot Rish in Findalay Ohio receiving $20 000 from Mrs Mary M Kendall of Oswego New York after aiding a stranded traveler. In Grovetown Georgia a Fourth of July dispute led to a shooting killing one man and injuring another then described as fatal but later noted as uncertain. Cricket interest grows in San Antonio with a meeting organized by the Texas Amateur Athletic association to form a cricket era in the Cotton rooms tomorrow at 8 o'clock.

Findalay Ohio Ehiot Rish Ely Mary M. Kendall Oswego N.Y Toledo Kendall Mies Rish San Affonio Taxas Abriliah

Special Sleeper Car Escorts Young Women North and East

The Light reported a special sleeper sent from here on the International & Great Northern line carrying twelve ladies bound for northern and eastern points. W. H. Morton, I G N passenger and immigration agent at St. Louis, met and assisted the travelers at Union Station per orders from Janes W. Deley to ensure connections and guidance for their continued journey. Morton reported all twelve arrived safely and were cared for as requested, urging continued seed work.

International & Great Northern Toad Janes W. Deley St. Louie W. HE. Marlon The International St. Louis Union Station Morton Mr. Daley

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