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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1907

Page

6

Transport Ordered to Move American War Weapons to Pacific Fortifications

Washington reports quick action on congress appropriations to fortify Pacific dependencies. The War Department plans to transport ordnance to Hawaii and the Philippines, then replace funds on July 1. Allocation covers seacoast batteries, mining facilities, and initial mine operation gear for Pearl Harbor, Subig Bay, and other key points.

Washington, D. C War Department Congress Pacific Acean Hawaii Philippines Hawaiian Islands Honolulu Manila Phe Pearl Harbor Ewail Olongapo Subig Bay

Evans declines to comment on Sakimuda remarks

New York reports Brooklyn Navy Yard officer Evans declines to reply to Admiral Sakimuda allegations that American officers are dandies with no training and enlisted men lack patriotism. Evans smiled at the attribution and said it would be improper to comment without verification, noting he cannot confirm what the foreign officer actually said.

New York Rear Advans Brooklyn Navy Yard Sakimuda Evang Sakamotos

JAP ADMIRAL TO SEG ROOSEVELT VISIT

Viscount Aoki and Japanese officers plan an unofficial summer stopover in Washington before Admiral Yamamoto arrives from New York. Yamamoto, one of four senior naval officers, travels home to Japan but will spend time in the United States before sailing from San Francisco or Seattle. He will visit the president at Oyster Day and is to meet officials during his stay.

Washington D. C Viscount Aoki Yamamoto New York Marone Admirai Japan United States San Francisco Seattle

War Talk Angers Metcalf in Navy Fleet Move Dispute

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf condemns the warlike framing of a cruise for the battleship squadron. He says a proposed long stay on the Pacific coast is not decided and disputes hostile reports that inflame tensions. He emphasizes the fleet’s movement should not be interpreted as permanent stationing or hostility.

Oakland Cal Metcalf Cruive Pacific Dean

Sheriffs Elect Today Step in Texas Association Race

The Texas Sheriffs Association holds elections at 4 o clock to choose officers for the ensuing year on the second day of the convention. George S. Matthews supporters back him for president, with De Markes and Lambert also contending. The morning session discussed uniform bank forms and a proposed code of fees to standardize clerks work, while training aims to curb graft and improve laws.

Sheriffs’ Association Panhandle Ore Ralyead Perilar Ceoorge S. Matthews Travis de Markes Tellcomy Sheriy Lambert T.rs. Caplin Beaumont Medtina Thirty-seventh — District Court Sherif John W. Tobin Association Akic

Knights Templar Biennial Camp Reconvenes Amid Dignitaries

A parade and procession marked the Knights Templar biennial camp and encampment in atnga New York with Governor Karl Rustow acting as king’s representative and Grand Master Genie Houlton leading the grand commandery. Thousands watched from both sides of the route as the event unfolded with ceremonial pageantry and military-like display.

Atnga N.Y New York Karl Rustow Edward England Genie Houlton Knights Tadas Iareh

Big Scraper Plant Burns in Piqua Q

A large scraper plant operated by an American company at Sy ney is reported to have burned. The fire caused an estimated loss of 260000 dollars, with the incident impacting one of the nation’s largest facilities.

Piqua Q. Daly Syney U States

15000 K. T's Parade To Day

The condition of Police Officer H. C. Busch, hospitalized in a serious state for the last three days, was reported worse this afternoon at o'clock. He has again become unconscious, and doctors fear he may not survive the night. Ailing officers visited him but could not converse.

H. C. Busch Nnconaetia I

Bradley Incident Refuted by Defense in Idaho Trial

In Boise Idaho the defense contends the Bradley incident and orchard poisoning tale are fabrications. Moyer may testify tomorrow while Haywood’s examination could stretch the week. The state views the Bradley case as pivotal to the orchard narrative, with possible rebuttal set for next Monday as witnesses reaffirm disputed details.

Moyer Mike Thurstay Haywood Mestite Nradley Bradley Orehard Orchard Ateisen Bill Bradley

Packers and Buyers At Odds Over Open Market Cattle

Omaha July talks between commission men and packers fail to bridge a purchase sale gap. Open market sales and single hatchers favored by packers clash with commission insistence on original terms. Adjourned awaiting Chicago packers’ actions. Los Angeles reports National Educational Association convention day two focuses on department programs with no general session.

Omaha Nob Sir Omaha Comisionanen Martam Chicago Commission Drivestock Exchange Los Angeles Calif National Educational Association Ecounell

Local Weather Outlook for San Antonio Area

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with light wind. Previous 24 hour temps showed a low of 32 and a high of 72. Wind at 7 o clock morning was light. Temperatures compared with last year are noted in the weather office record. Texas cotton region and national weather summaries are continued on the following page.

San Antonio Weather Office THRO Savanih

Brokers Ready to Quit Shake Texas Cotton Brokerage

The black brokers across the state plan to close their Texas offices by July 11 as a result of a law that bans cotton brokers in Texas on June 13. Singtary Logan Kellfer will move operations to New Orleans by July 14 at 150 Beronne Street, with plans to handle hedging and large commodity dealings through wires.

Tay Sngdetary Dius Drm Singiar Unt Logan & Kellfer Texas New Orleans Beronne Street Tsar Eatlan Ar. Keillér San Antonio

Noted Hymn Writer Dies in Warren Ohio

Warren Ohio July 9 Professor danas CL McGrantam a well known hymn writer formerly connected with Moody and Sankey died last night at his home in Khioman. McGrawham wrote many sacred songs including There Shall Be Showers of Blessings.

Warren Ohio Danas CL McGrantam Moody Aml Sankey Khioman Ghin McGrawham

Wife of Earl Rosalyn Seeks Divorce in Paris

The wife of Bart Rosalyn, formerly Anna Robinson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, files for divorce. The couple is reported living in Paris, with the action described as a formal divorce proceeding.

Baibareh Ily Bart Rosalyn Anna Robinson Minneapolis, Minn Call Paris

Court Fixes Bond After Saloon Killing Inquest

Coroner Bru Fisk presided over the inquest into the saloon death of G A Wolfe at Government Hill. G B Smith faces bond set to travel the grand jury action after testimony suggested Wolfe threw beer bottles at Smith behind the bar, Smith acting in self defense. First Lieutenant Wiley testified on Wolfe’s gunshot wounds but did not witness the shooting.

Bru Fisk G A. Wolfe G. B. Smitt Government Hill Smith Wolfe Wiley Post Hospital

Sunday County Doctor Treats Concussion After Saloon Incident

Dr D and D Berry, county physician, treated Smith for a head concussion from a blunt instrument after a disturbance at Smith saloon on Frank Street. Witness Frank Leonard, a Ninth Infantry soldier, testified Wolfe and Leonard stopped at a saloon, then went to Smith’s place where a fight broke out. Leonard said he paid for drinks, Wolfe pulled a dollar for more, glass broke, leading to gunfire. Leonard admitted heavy drinking that night. Sergeant John W Roe and others were present. Roe testified both Leonard and Wolfe showed liquor influence.

D&. D. Berry Smith Frank Leonard Ninth Infantry Wolfe Leonard Frank Street John W. Roe & Sprause Frank Meljonald Mgr. Smith Wolfz R. H. Ward Lennad Jo W. Rock

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