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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
7
An old style ad touts eye defects from birth and urges correction with glasses. It claims specialty in placing glasses to improve sight, comfort, and appearance, with the note that prices are low and the store is the oldest, always keeping the same name and location.
Berlin reports Major Von Grossi has trialed a German army dirigible balloon for night secrecy. The craft reportedly maintains up to thirty miles per hour and could serve covert operations, intriguing observers in London during July.
The St L Barnett & Co., located at East Commerce street, is a leading box manufacturer with 30 years of experience. President and manager RL Barnett heads a plant that employs 25 to 50 people and serves major clients in Texas, Louisiana and Mexico. The firm offers boxes, wrapping paper, paper bags, and commercial stationery.
Chicago July 6 railroads must recruit at least 6000 telegraph operators this year to meet new laws reducing work hours. The shortage of qualified telegraphers creates a demand surge as managers scramble to find and train candidates across the United States.
Six people faced the police court this morning. W. J. Cook, a soldier, discharged with a baring assaulted Peter Brink who denied the charge. both fined $6. Harnest Doyle and Jake Valle pled guilty to cruelty to animals and fined $1 each. Doc Goodrich, a negro, charged with interfering with the Fourth of July procession, arrested by Officer Newan. Ramon Tye, accused of malicious mischief, fined $5 after testimony described an umbrella incident disturbed by a laser.
Widespread property transactions list transfers from Carl B and Adolf Groos to Louise A Kelley on lat 45 Sitijison street between South Flores and Probandt, for 810 dollars. Sheriff assisted sales include Gertrude Morean in Herman Ochse lot 18 block 12 corner Wilson and Calmelen for 1500 dollars. King of Red River County to RB Laylor and S Fowler shows property in Thatcher survey 34 South President 8100 dollars. Joseph and Wa Faust of Comat to Bartholomew Mulberin of Axfit County charted parcels 1 to 3 block 1 Burnet Street and New Braunfels area. H Feldman to William Stevens includes undivided half lien on lots 2 and 4 block 6 355. Gaines to Grandjean covers 386 acres in Jecks subdivision. Cocke to Chas Austin includes lots 19 to 24 block 36 Full Heights for 5786 dollars. Seidemann to Ed Wort lists 300 acres Musquis original survey 89 on Culebra Creek for 42000. William and Telen Matbaum by Sheriff sell lot 12 block 7 Jones Avenue and Quincy Street for 600. Alejo Perea Sr to Alfred Parez transfers LG area of Dio 4 and 5 Juax Montez survey G for 500. Milburn Bros relocate next to their old stand 133 Soledad near Houston.
On Turner alleys Totte's team edged Duke's squad in a tight game with few marks as low scores defined the night. The K Club and Squabs split two strong performances on Mission Garden alleys with Jadalyi Koli and Fred Clemens delivering the top individual marks for their squads.
Fragmentary note discusses elites and friendship duties praising kindness and loyalty. Mentions class and urging showing a brighter side. No clear events, names, or dates readable.
The Bat Athletes clash with San Marcos at Electric Park tomorrow afternoon at 4 50. The Athletics add three new outfielders and two pitchers after recent strong showings and are billed as one of the state’s premier semi professional teams.
An ante mortem look at the Washington team shows multiple infield gaps needing filling Freeman who was recently added will move one position while another remains open. Toronto semad bas min and a Gutdian magistrate ruling are noted among unrelated items. Mike Lyne, Brown favorite, was released and signed with the New York Nations. Crom Puebla from the Western league shows promise at Melat suint. Jock Powers and McChire worked laps at Latonia with their mounts and riders.
Local sports brief details a Fort Sant Wouston session afternoon game, Turners Soldiers lineup, and Chaya Rede Ws. Walhoverers beat Tigers at Mission Field by six to four with key hits from Caldwell and others. Mentions Galveston teams, Emory players, and battery names Hester Moore Whittenberg Ragsdale.
In a tense contest Adams and Stovall starred as a homer and standout hits helped pace a 3 2 win for Austin over San Antonio. Dallas defeated Tempie 1 0 while Fort Worth beat Waco 5 4 and Houston edged Galveston 3 2. Bronchos and Senators traded leads with late dramatic plays and a seventh inning untangling of the scoreless stretch.
The four game series concluded with all games decided by one run. Senators scored a total of 4 runs while the Breaches had 4 earned. Errors tallied for both sides show tough major league ball throughout the stretch.
A dense recap covers San Antonio's 8 3 win over Austin with detailed inning totals and defensive plays. Players Adams, Stovall, Richardson, and Markey are noted for honors and steals, while Dallas and Fort Worth matchups, outs, and errors are listed. The column also references Lopez, No. 2 seeds, and a late-night meeting about a championship, plus minor league standings and yesterday’s results across the region.
A terse Chicago Record Mera fragment recalls a near escape with friends joking about danger. The note hints at a broad, uncertain fate and the odd humor people use to cope with peril.
The Light seeks scores of all amateur baseball games played in and around the city. Score cards available on application to the sporting editor. Fill blanks and deliver to the office by 9 30 the morning after the games.
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