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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary readers letters discuss subscription changes, addressing errors, and delivery issues. Mentions a telephone number for notifying address changes and complaints about mistaken deliveries. Also references light has follow ups, silent cure, and distant political notes with garbled text and stray headlines.
A garbled historical note shows Mayor Callaghan challenging council duties amid tensions. Citizens confronts integrated wartime measures with demands for immediate action and resumption of a firm posture. Strong language calls for decisive leadership and an end to delays.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled segregation in railroad cars must offer equal facilities for white and colored passengers paying the same fare. A Nashville etc case涉及 Georgia Edwards, a black woman, denied white-car seating and sent to Jim Crow car. The decision stresses no discrimination if accommodations are equivalent, noting smoking compartments as the only notable difference in the white car.
Chairman Gary of United States Steel faces questions about plans to resign or stay on upon return from Europe. He dodged specifics when queried by New York reporters about William Covey’s status and salary of 166000 dollars. The piece laments rumored leadership change and reflects on steel trust influence and public opinion.
Fragments from a periodical page describe a photographed girl at a station amid fiery interest. The text mentions literary figures like Twain Poe Whitman and Harvie, with reflections on writers and public reception, all wrapped in an experimental, editorial tone.
A long faded reminiscence recalls a 410 outing in San Antonio attended by public spirits and charitable women and men. Joseph Dwyer hosted the event, with his son District Judge Edward Dwyer mentioned. Burt Dewitt recalls the crowd of hundreds and the joyful entertainment by Dwyer and the Callaghans, including Bryan Calaghan, highlighting the generosity and rare musical talent that made the occasion memorable.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a seventh mile procession from the city to a country retreat in 1872. Wagons carried water, meat, milk, and hardtack while crowds rode, walked, and swam in streams amid endless laughter. No accidents marred the joyful celebration.
An older negro man stands near the International and Great Northern city ticket office watching passersby with a plea for sympathy as Jim Diley, the city ticket and passenger agent, arrives and opens the office. The man, in an air of unrest, is new to the city and appears distressed by the bustle and unfamiliar surroundings.
A clipped dialogue shows a traveler asking about ticketing and routes through Alabama and Louisiana. The exchange references Selma and Shreveport with a request for tickets and changing at Longview or Mayfield, reflecting travel difficulties and informal negotiation.
A report highlights diverse female voices urging reform and greater inclusion. Women describe challenges, resilience, and hopes for equality, urging policymakers and communities to listen and act.
A man asks if Marshall is a civilized place for colored people and if he can travel there. Mr Daley says he will ensure safety and not harm him, guiding him to the depot to head toward Marshall for eventual resettlement.
A quirky OCR fragment notes establishments listed as Good Bars Gafes and Reataurants. The text suggests a section about drinks or venues but lacks clear event details or dates. Further context is needed to identify the specific story or its relevance to a town or date.
A collage of social updates from Luling and nearby towns. Eula Nichols Jett plans a visit to San Antonio on Thursday, Mia J. B. Fisher visits Amarillo for summer, George C. Walker returns from Wort, Davis, and Ida Walker from Angolo. Dr J M Watkinewey visits San Antonio. Annie Manford plans a Bryan visit. Mant er Gu Hardy hosts a lawn party for about thirty friends at Mrs. Al Walker’s home. An old-time ad promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and stomach upset. Device references and legal note about Cuartine and food act appear in the closing lines.
Austin reports a Texas hearing on whether the railroad commission has jurisdiction over telegraph and telephone rates. The question, submitted to the attorney general, argues for equal authority over rail and wire rates, including day and night press rates. It could test the constitutionality of a broader measure amid alleged industry discrimination.
Americans face slim chances as two straight-set losses in the Davis Cup preliminaries shake belief. Beast C Wright fell to Norman Brookes and Karl Behr also dropped a two-set match. Wilding defeated Behr and Wright face a difficult path to advance, while the Australian team leads.
Pete Jonas of San Antonio, longtime marketmaster and former county official, died last night after a period of Bright's disease. He lived near Teath and Avenue D and had recently been recognized for his city service. Relatives notified are en route to the bedside. J.T. Burnett & Co. Undertakers handling arrangements.
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