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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
1
Delays in paying merchants lead to formal charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman against a naval officer connected to the Texas during the Santiago battle. Fellow officers and civilians report he opened accounts but did not settle them, with some stating they were not served.
In ongoing negotiations, Japan seeks a substantial loan while talks with Germany and other European representatives have faced difficulties. Officials report no final agreement yet and caution over potential prejudgments affecting future discussions.
A German older text advertises Grape Nuts as a transformative food, describing dramatic health boosts from phosphate of potash, claiming nerve and brain benefits. The testimonial touts rapid strength gains, daily use, and family approval, linking improvements to the product’s formulated minerals.
A San Antonio gathering at Red Men hall elected Scott Walling captain and Robert S. Michael first lieutenant to organize a new volunteer company for Southern Texas. About seventy men answered calls and pledged to recruit more. officers and many members were listed with addresses, and the group planned a Friday meeting to finalize membership and report their progress.
Frank Gillis, a resident of Austin, Texas, died yesterday when two iced freight cars derailed and piled atop him as a northbound train left Sun. The accident occurred near Munnehnen. Gillis had served with the International and previously worked for the Southern Pacific and in Mexican railroad service. His body was recovered, shipped to the city, and a funeral set for this afternoon at 5 from the San Antonio Therdartling company facilities.
Disturbed residents report a persistent burglary attempt at Louis Mumme’s corner home on Phiman and Fourth streets shortly after midnight. Neighbors observed intruders jump fences and probe the side entrance. later a second group returned near Tow Street, prompting Mumme to warn he will defend his property.
Fragmented text discusses Japanese influence over Korea, imperial remnants, and regional power dynamics before World War II. References to Japan, Korea, Russia, and broader Asiatic affairs imply debates on sovereignty, governance, and influence among major powers. The passage mentions an emperor, deposements, and plans involving Korea.
The article notes laws of the legislature prepared for distribution. Readers can obtain copies by remittance of thirty-five cents to the Secretary of State.
Special to The Light Tex 287 head litigation over patent rights and ownership in a water field company. The suit argues for remedies under 1898 and 1906 acts, mentions Rawlsver and the antitrust hearing, and discusses implications for the United States market. The text also advertises Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething and its compliance with the Food and Drugs Act.
Fragmentary chatter captures a boyish boast and a cautionary retort about loans and a vow never to repeat a remark. The garbled lines hint at a local anecdote or joke told between speakers identified as Osha and Loan't with unclear context.
Fragments show garbled names and items likely referencing a delicatessen. Text mentions Bon ds Delicatessen and various misspelled terms suggesting a scanned OCR artifact rather than coherent report. No clear events, dates, or entities emerge.
Fragmentary note reports warm weather influence on sports tilt involving Hombres and Mey, with unclear names and settings. The readable line hints at social or team dynamics but lacks concrete actions, dates, or locations. Further readable text needed for a solid card.
An early 20th century gathering of residents in District No. 13 convened at Wilkeston’s West Commerce Street store to back sewer improvements over streets. Tol Wootis presided as president of the Improvement Club as attendees weighed bonds for a proposed project, with plans to petition city officials for a special election and sidewalk work along specified avenues and alleys.
A fragmented report highlights a large BGX manufacturing plant led by president and manager Turner. The firm, in commerce street, claims extensive experience of thirty years in making bores of all descriptions and serves major buyers in Texas and neighboring states. The Burnett company also markets wrapping paper, twine, bags, and related products. A European Garmin display is advertised at the Lycia Airdome for 16 rents, with shows by Theo and the Arizona Orchestra at Alama Plaza.
Austin Texas 22 Bank official Sparks notes flaw in Robertson insurance law allowing straw securities as deposits with the state treasury. He reports no provision for investigating the value of securities offered as deposits. The issue may enable a company to evade safeguards, prompting Attorney General Davidson and Insurance Commissioner Milner to probe the real market value of pledged securities.
Pittsburg Pa July 22 police had to separate crowds of children and adults as news spread that two youths found gold worth 40 dollars in Arsenal park recently acquired from the government by the city. The area yielded many bullets and a cartridge factory blast followed by a violent explosion.
Prince Ruiwha Giwha Yee, second son of Korea's emperor, long noted for pro Spanish leanings, frequented New York in the late 1900s. He hosted students at Roanoke College, studied abroad, and mingled at Haymarket and uptown venues before returning to Korea in October 1906.
Notice invites bids for rolling and folding pistols black boards chalk troughs for Grant school Brackenburg colored school and the Cimey school plans and sections reviewed by architect A Mart. Bids due at 408 East Tanalon Street. Fire Wonder of the country Johnnie Bugeh and sister referenced. Evening at Lyric Theater with show times 92.
San Antonio school board secured a two hundred showe and five million dollar bond issue for school improvements. The 40 20 bonds pay forty years with a twenty year option, at five percent. Funds go to seventeen additions and five new school houses, with pending two room additions at six existing sites and plans for two new buildings.
Removal notice announces main office relocation from 316 Bont de Flores to Laon South Flores opposite lin 3 A. & A. PR. depot. Mentions nearby streetcar lines, phone 324, and includes Sugar cured spice flavored items and poultry feeds from Trban Market at 27 San Pedro.
A St Louis salesman George Weevers describes Mexican unrest and conditions in the Mexican Republic after months abroad. He claims Mexico is not ready to fight and that the military is used for internal control, hinting at possible unrest on the Texas border and the limited capacity for foreign conflict.
Fragmented dialect tale shows Pumpen with a fendey on his machine. He asks why people scorn him and whether the knock downs him, while a local dispute hints at social judgment and personal injury.
A fragmentary note suggests a Thewean detains a woman who professes disbelief at a claim, while the scene hints she is hurt and clinging to a desire to affirm her own needs and wishes.
Special to the Light Austin Texas reports Governor Campbell announces appointments to the Court of Civil Appeals Sixth Supreme Judicial District. Samuel T Wilson Cherokee County chief justice, Jen ard D Levy Jr Gregg County, William F P Hodges Lamar County named as associate justices. Levy promoted from fourth judicial district. Buford assigned from Rusk Henderson County to fill vacancy.
The Rev Crawford Jeekson of Aulandt Ga elopes at Miller's hotel and plans to raise a million dollars to establish a juvenile reform institution modeled on a southern “Boys Republic” idea. Janson leads a Central Juvenile Projectary Association push involving governors and mayors for a Southern Juvenile State in Athens.
A summary of a local newspaper’s past events: school district holds cymmet inspections with no action on test scores, superintendent ready to report. A horse broke loose and milk wagon fled from the Worth ward, thieves target A Hansel residence for clothing, river crews at Commerce Street bridge, six kegs of beer capped after midnight. Ex-mayor Lord of Houston to attend a K of Le convention. Dolknaps receive uniforms to be distributed, Eighth Cavalry band performed at Beavis Park to a large crowd. Milburn Crow moved to new location at 132 Soledua Houston. Claude Blixhead, Mammo Naettonal Bunt bult this.
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