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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1907
Page
10
County officials face confusion over a law from last session allowing prisoners charged with erruw to post bond in certain cases and avoid jail during trial or pending appeal. Attorney Daker questions immediate effect, noting possible July 12 start and the risk of fugitives while purities of men on bond may shift under the new rule.
Noustan Texas district wise chief presides as Davidson criminal appeals court reviews constitutionality of a post legislation liquor act. Case concerns nonintoxicating makers and dealer rights with $4000 annual cap. Hiawatha brand mentioned. poultry owners promised eggs and healthy stock under Box Poultry Foul Condiments from Postoffice Feed Store.
Senator Joseph W. Bailey rushed to San Antonio to see Colonel Gunter after news of his serious illness. Bailey and friends visited 405 West Mistletoe Avenue, where doctors reported the patient resting with some hope of recovery. The text lists many trade and civic leaders associated with the local Democratic committees and a forthcoming meeting at the Trade Council hall.
Appointment of committees announces a September event at Union Park River Avenue with speaking at 4 p.m. Gish will host the features. Band concerts are planned. The slate includes J. R. Jordan as chairman W. J. Hohenberry as vice chairman H. Stebb en as secretary and treasurer, with delegates from unions and trades.
Major Lucian C. Berry will command the Third Artillery detachment at the post and Captain Adsilly serves as adjutant. The officers visited the Officers' Club, renewing acquaintances. Dr W R Pick, veterinarian, has joined Iron Ave and will soon join the regiment at Austin. Colonel Stevens weighs the best location for a post chapel as plans include possible new regiment quarters and chapel central to all quarters.
The railroad commission decided the public is entitled to double daily train service over the Gulf Coast to Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway routes from San Antonio via Cenra and Vetirith to the east, and between Del Rio to the west, ensuring increased service for travelers.
Testimony details an order to restore abolished San Antonio to Feston and El Paso services while blocking other routes. A year ago a double crane service between San Antonio and Pasgo began, but a rejected attempt to abandon westbound trains led to revenue losses. Letters allegedly claim freight handoffs and improper carrier practices. Fo rey statements about kidney health appear in an unrelated ad at Bexar Drug Co.
One hundred eighty two youngsters took an automobile parade through San Antonio, riding from Brackenridge Park to Fort Sam Houston and Electric Park. They enjoyed shows, rides, and a supper, with ice cream and cake as the finale, amid cheers and noisy horns from the delighted crowd.
Fragmentary railroad timetable listing sunset route departures and arrivals across Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states. Names stations such as Houston, Galveston, New Orleans, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kansas City, St. Louis, and others appear with varied times and connections. The garbled OCR shows trains like Bay Express and Alamo Special with multiple city pairings and transfer points through Union Station and South Flores Street.
A lively event featured pink items and treats like popcorn and stick candy. Souvenirs were shared as attendees expressed happiness and relief, with no serious injuries reported. The crowd, weary but content, anticipated the next gathering after the festive experience.
Discounted excursion tickets available to the North including St Paul Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Detroit Niagara Falls Buffalo Michigan bound to Canada St Lawrence River and all points on the New England plates Boston New York and Jamestown Exposition Consult ticket agents for full formation and Pull Wan reservations and connecting lines.
Special to The Light Anatin Tex July 16 The state asked for a restraining order against doing business and for a receiver for Standard Mutual Fire Insurance company in Houston. Judge Brooks of the Twenty fifth district court at Georgetown granted the request appointing George S. Stelly of Austin as receiver to take charge of property and wind up affairs of the company. Tomorrow, West End.
Frayed ad text mentions adhesive products and a request for a 1 year old or older patient. References Dichler Mfg Co and Pruitt Commission Co with garbled addresses and phone notes. Inclusion of preservation and last chance phrases suggests a marketplace notice amid damaged data.
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