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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1907

Page

8

Former San Antonio priest dies suddenly at altar

The article reports the sudden death of Luther Smith a former San Antonio priest at St Mary’s Church during Mass. He served as pastor in Canada and later Brownsville Magle Passes Superior and died from heart degeneration after a long illness. Saints Mary’s parish and Bishop Levay are referenced in his career.

San Antonio Risine Catistophi Smipht Mary's Gil 1Sal Ald Lowell Levay Mano Sunerior Catholic Theological Seminary Brownsville Magle Passes Superior Luther Smith King Uroguie Itty Vify St. Mary's Church

Obituary notices of Courtney and Homerian residents

The fragmented obituary notes mention deaths of Courtney and Homerian residents, with references to interment at Sir Marys cemetery and services at local churches. The text lists addresses and relations, including a wife and immediate family, and notes a cortège and final rites in a period-typical obituary style.

Unclear historical notice with scattered names and places

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places including a Berry family, a comptroller, and a trophy context. Details are inconsistent with missing dates and events. essential facts cannot be clearly determined from the readable fragments.

Mounted Police Debate Street Safety in Big City Talk

A former San Antonio citizen now in Chicago discusses mounted police and foot patrols as a method to cover large urban areas. He warns of dangers like fires and riots, suggesting the mounted force could deter incidents while foot patrols provide ground coverage.

Ton Big Agia Cheefty Banaatone Gee Boalon San Antonki Chie Mounted Police Syshei An. Searle Siti

Bastile Fall Celebrated At San Antonio Garden Event

The Bastille anniversary was telegraphed with music and speeches at Muti's Garden in San Antonio. Speakers included Mayor Maguin the attorney Joseph Egan Dr Jesus Hranpnagel and Jean Lonprenman president of the Soriety Frenesise of San Antonio. The event, under the society’s auspices, marked the fall of the French prison and reflected Freneh American relations with readings and songs finale with America.

Miigo Muti’s A Maguin Joseph Egan Jesus Hranpnagel Jean Lonprenman Soriety Frenesise San Antonio America Brea J. A. Gusset

Big Increase for the Year at International Mail Association

The building committee of the International Mail Association plans a larger implement hall and enhanced facilities. Additional space will be added to the grand slam area, with completion expected to expand capacity and improve exhibitor space.

International Mail Association

Peak erupts darkness ends two days later

A volcanic eruption on the Peninsula of Cusichampila on February 14 caused a two day blackout across San Francikea Cul dity. Officers report widespread starvation and emergency measures as darkness persisted and Port Wat shifted operations.

Cusichampila

Data asked on slavery data inquiry

Tedvaed Wo Howgloger secretary of the Seieuttie Society of Bay Apando seeks public help to locate manuscripts on slavery. The project, edited by Al fed Toll Stoke, aims to gather records and papers from private families and institutions in the South to illuminate the historical slave trade and related topics.

Seieuttie Society of Bay Apando Ug Ciegle Hell Alfed Toll Stoke Wil de Waller Botton Tow Thiewerie Llenstigen Warton Che Ballant Benny Astom

Homeseekers' Tickets Stay Amid Transit Aid Contention

The article reports on a Chicago passenger agents meeting where plans to abandon the season ticket system were discussed. Lupton, head of the Sap, urged staying in place with support from passenger men across varied routes. Debate centered on fare concessions and the role of eastern and Texas routes in sustaining service.

Tavesbig Miesil Redage Chicago Lupton Pagsen- Beragiak The Sap Laptan Anyayeh Acyton Mey

City appoints aides and keeps most firemen and officers

The article notes Theodore Musgas named assistant clerk and Mauerigann and Wright to be reappointed. McCabe becomes assistant city marshal, Muegge named assistant city clerk, with most police and firemen to stay though some promotions await due to resignations before the last city election.

Theodore Musgas Clerc Poller Mauerigann Phil Wright Charles W. McCabe City Detective Department Hive John P Campbell Marsal Theodore Muegge Heart Board Wasierant Dagen Eleilen

Decision Opens All Saloons Across Orange County

A writ application by JP Wollurs of Me fie of Lane, Jackson, Kelley & Wolters, for Wholesale Liquor Dealers, seeks to end a prohibition by sheriff of Orange County. Attorneys for dealers and local interests appeared to urge the writ, joined by Colonel Standiler of Haunton and other representatives. The proceedings discuss licensing and the legality of opening saloons amid contested conditions and local government action.

Orange County Rekil JP Wollurs Lane, Jackson, Kelley & Wolters Bisland Pishiud & Bruen Orange Yatall Nytar Oraige County Ty Standiler Haugton

San Antonio Excursion Rates Considered by Merchants

San Antonio merchants discuss lowering excursion rates from surrounding areas into the city. Passenger agent Linton notes petition details, with plans to study the proposal before a potential vote. Officials may expand low-fare terms to nearby cities on the same basis as San Antonio.

San Antonio Sin Antaris Linton Denen San Antonia Aransas Chiara Walli Maes Point Highbad Minrosa Lapton Mauatan Waco Tates Efifen

Waifs in GleE Get Automobile Outing

Waifs in GleE prepare for a charity automobile outing to San Antonio this afternoon. About 217 orphans will join the procession as vehicles are lined up at Losoya street for the event. The Mert & Co firm oversees safety measures to keep the children from accidents during the ride.

Iin Aatanutstile Ohih San Antoyio

WIRE STRIKE IN CHICAGO NEAR SETTLEMENT HINTS

In Chicago and San Francisco talks on the commercial printers strike progress with a possible settlement. Loreare Yow indicates a general strike may follow if talks fail. Officials note convergence of demands and mutual concessions possible as leaders discuss terms and seek peace.

Wi Francisco Calif Iin- Jese Pries Neill Small

Soda Fountain Draws Crowds at Houston Storefront

The 952,390 soda water fountain by D. Grosaman and son of Dallas is daily viewed in Tt. L. Wagner’s store at Houston and Avenue O. Patrons praise the fixture’s elegance in black onyx and marble motifs. A publicity note in The Light Studios cites a 11-year reputation for quality by the Goldsmith Iugiend firm of I. Grossman and son in Dallas.

D. Grosaman and Son Dallas Ermg L. Wagner Houston Avenue 0 Winimans I. Grossman and Son Dalkis

Sunset Route Time Table From East Commerce Street

Train schedule fragment shows Sunset Route departures from Sunset Statson on East Commerce Street with multiple connections to Houston Galveston New Orleans and Dallas. It lists arrival and departure times for trains to San Antonio Austin Waco Victoria and more with several express and local services and notes about connections and station naming.

Union Station East Commerce Street Arriva Austin, Pt. Worth Dallas SS Louis East Austin New Braunfels Smithville Port Worth Kansas City San Marcos Loeithart SwithyMe la Grange Houston Galveston Bal Gap South Fiores Street Davy Crockett Cua 1 Corpor Christi Rock Por Brownsville Auniouston Gilveston New Orleans Waco Cuere Corpus Christ Roakert Skidmore Mice Beevilley N& GN West Commerce Soistin Longview Kana Louis Acm Ft. Worth St Lowia Santa Fe Lexar St. Louis Che Cabo Ye Reeves Bam Hearne Apt Polnta Palestina Tee Worth North Texas Mexico Lareda Taily Limited Peim Lora

Fairbanks Chases Boom on Quiet Sunday Yacht Tour

Tacoma readers report former President Fairbanks cruising with Chester Moris aboard the private yacht El Primero near Seattle, touring Puget Sound en route to Tacoma. W T Harris, longtime education commissioner, and others are noted in a fragmented account of local figures and events.

Tacoma Wash Pairbanks Ifewig Chester Moris

Education minister to visit Washington for history philosophy talks

The minister of education travels to the Pacific coast for the National Education Association meeting and plans a visit to his son in Washington, aiming to engage on history philosophy topics and related duties.

Mivisioner Bis Tine To Harris Pacific Coast Natonal Educations Association Washington & Hight

Earthquake Shocks Texas City At Noon

A reported tremor struck Paris Texas at about noon causing dishes to rattle and buildings to shake. The brief quake rattled residents but no injuries or major damage are noted in the report. Local officials say further assessments will follow.

Paris Tex

Fragmentary note hints at a sale or classification task

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Sally Stan Cre wine dis Secnves palin and a price of 25 cents, with a wet situation and singothe. Likely incomplete local notice or classified item requiring classification. No clear names, places, or dates to confirm a full event.

Sally Stan

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