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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1907
Page
8
Finance and Commerce delivers a spot market snapshot with quotations across cities. New Orleans values range around 2872 with 17 percent noted. New York shows about 18.40 and 59.60 in reported figures.
A string of visitors and residents arrive or depart as Galveston, Fredericksburg, Austin, and Victoria figures stop through. Notables include Thamas AL Stell, Judge Clarence Martha bury, Railroads Commissioner C. F. Gol quitt, and J. L. Dyer among others registering at local hotels. The Texas sheriffs convention draws figures like Jet? McLemore and A. M. McFaddin, with brief notes on movements and duties.
In Nxankwei, Hankew, a provincial governor was killed by a student during a visit to the capital Nranhwel. Shots wounded the governor and a director of police identified and decapitated the assailant on the spot, with no further disturbances reported. Nursing Mathera and Malaria referenced.
The crowd reacted with loud cheering as defense attorney Dairnli appealed to Judge Dunne. The judge retorted, noting a sheriff would have to act to halt the disturbance. Sheriff Thomas O’Neill protested from the rail as the scene grew chaotic.
Moore will organize the Moore National Bank with a capital of 26000 and open for business August 7. Officers include H. J. Johnson as president W. R. King as vice president and T. J. Midin as cashier.
Mrs Wiskind Mra Geralt Viking aged 45 died yesterday at the family home 229 Ratugia Street survivors include husband and eight children four in San Antonio four in Ornba funeral held 8 o clock this afternoon interment in orthages Jewish cemetery Roland Parsons 17 died yesterday at local sanatorium from brain abscess remains with father B A Parsons shipped to Hondo for interment Mary B Gonzales two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs GB Gonzales died yesterday of enteropenii at home 719 South Laredo Street remains interred in San Fernando cemetery this afternoon
Police report an altercation Saturday night near Fort Sam Houston involving several women. Gronsta Horson sustained injuries. Forrest King was arrested on assault charges after a knife was used in the fray. Officer Leal posted bond in the matter.
ALP issued permits for a two story dwelling on Fifth Street Suite 3200 associated with Francisco Garza. Mrs J G Murphy plans alterations and additions on St Marys Street valued at 400 dollars. Fuun Re Guerin seeks a three room dwelling on San Vernanta Street valued at 3400 dollars.
Special to The hight Houston Texas July Alonzo Steal tied 95 yen and resides near Mexia with Ilason Alonzo Jo and Gola J. Houston left for the San Taclity battlefield to verify historical data computed by Colonel Houston about his fillers achievement on the famous field. Mr. Atoel is a veteran of the Sno facia buildup and has not visited the field since the day of night. J T Wurnett Co Undertakers.
Unfurling lists of names from Kanek to Terrell and across Texas, a convention in San Antonio gathers sheriffs and treasurers. Notables include W. Vann of Kerr County and Sam Sparks former Bell County sheriff, with Galveston and Dallas figures attending. A city parade and Mexican supper close the gathering.
Jacek Fraser, recently released from county jail, plans a trip to Mexico. He intends to visit Rishen and Anis before traveling to Carmnea to pursue a minor proposition, indicating a potential political or legal matter driving the journey.
Attorneys for Standard Oil declined further evidence in the Saturday investigation led by Judge Landis in federal court. Rosenthal read a lengthy statement denying interstate commerce violations and urging the court not to go beyond the case record while noting a final order would be entered on Saturday August 3.
Bob Barker of San Antonio, present at a sheriffs and county officers convention, may become a candidate for the comptroller position in the next election. He has a large circle of supporters ready to back him, though he has not yet confirmed his plans. The situation is expected to clarify in days.
H. OS. O'Keiley, a local newspaper man, received a dispatch this morning announcing the death of his father in Chicago. The notice confirms his loss and sets forthcoming arrangements in motion.
Special to The Light. Waco Texas July 2 The Waco Tamitton and Brownwood Railroad company organized this morning the chatter will be secured tomorrow with the preliminary survey will be made immediately construction to begin as soon as the survey is completed It is reported the detail may has also been made The officers elected are James B Baker of Waco president John J Spurlin of Hamilton first vice president Brooks Smith of Brownwood second vice president Sam Sanger of Waco third vice president and secretary J S McLendon of Waco treasurer The central offices will be in Waco There is great enthusiasm concern to the new road among the people here
Railway schedule lists departures and arrivals from Sunset Station and East Commerce Street, detailing times for routes to Houston Galveston Corpus Christi New Orleans and other points. It notes express and local services, connections via Austin Dallas Fort Worth Kansas City St Louis and Santa Fe Frisco lines, with specific stopovers like Beeville Skidmore and Brownsville and a Daily Limited service.
In New York at the Trust Company of America building 37 Wall Street a plasterer suddenly became insane and attacked coworkers with a hatchet. He wounded three workmen. two were likely fatally injured.
Insurance commissioner warns prospective life insurers against special contracts or board policies claiming they demoralize business. A Kansas firm notified Texas of plans to remove its Texas operations while reporting reserves of 36 080 dollars and investments of 28 180 dollars in the state. Also an ad notes Steves & Sons selling screen doors at cost.
First Elks post arrived in Philadelphia for their annual convention and reunion to begin next week. The city appropriated 60,000 dollars to cover official committee costs while the Philadelphia lodge raised over 200,000 dollars for hosting visitors. Decorations and electrical displays are planned to be among the greatest seen in the country.
A dubious health product named Satin Skin cream circulates with claims of rapid healing. Advertisements suggest easy use at home and list a price of 25e, urging consumers to try the remedy despite vague efficacy notes and no formal endorsements.
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