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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1907
Page
4
Electric Park reports a large crowd in attendance as the St Louis Tornadis draws many onlookers for a cyclone inspired spectacle. Management announces a revival of the old favorite The Phoenix with Nobler as a famed sultan. Lyric Airdame presents an acclaimed DJ weekly, delivering a lively season from opening curtain onward.
City business district hit by a destructive electrical event with many lives lost. Peaceful Valley Tonight notes events at Electric Park Theater where Albert Taylor Steel Company staged Charley's Aunt before a large audience. Big Tent Theater saw Myatya Archer and Roger feature in a prime drama "Tot Theme" with strong crowd praise and a plan to admit children at half price on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Special to The Light reports Ueatston Tex May 28 that Chief Justice GIN joins The law firm Hoge Watkin Jones as partner. The move places GIN at Hoge Watkin Jones, expanding the firm’s HogeWatkJones practice in Horton.
We have moved from 216 South Flores street to 1309 South Flores street opposite the S A A depot. Both South Alamo and South Pires street cars pass in front of the office. Phones 229. Con Lumber Yards Claude V Birkhead lawyer Alamo National Bank building. Both phones.
In New York an elephant at the Bronx zoo disrupted a bridal party by seizing a wallet and cash during photos. The groom and crowd reacted as keepers recovered the money, with only a single dollar recovered and the elephant briefly restrained.
Brokers in New York organize a plan for a national association to protect intercity brokers and raise rates for importers. Several well known brokers participate, inviting others in the county to join, with aims to standardize charges and stop rate-cutting methods. A separate note mentions comedian Joannie Busch at the Lyric Theatre.
The National German American Alliance plans a dual purpose event at the Jamestown exposition on August 1 to mark the 132nd anniversary of the German American Declaration of Independence. Virginia organizer Carl Ruehrmund and Dr. Charles John Rexamer of Philadelphia will address a crowd expected to include thousands of German Americans from across the country. Special trains will bring visitors, with choirs and German societies participating in a large reception and program.
New York reports the San Francisco strike settlement favored the telegraphers union. Workers claimed victory and expected broader gains, while Chicago and other cities anticipated reaching further deals. Union President Abern indicated plans to proceed to Chicago to finalize terms and there was doubt about a revenue arrangement with officials.
Entries for the San Antonio Fair stake and harness horse events near the International Mall in November are closed. Secretary Vanes reports most races are effectively canceled as many horses are not entered. The entry commission will publish a list of remaining candidates and further details in a future issue.
Peter Jonas, longtime San Antonio resident and former city council member, county commissioner, and county judge born in Nassau, Germany on October 12, 1829, died at his home 102 Avenue D after weeks of illness. Survived by widow and five sons, funeral set for 4 pm at his residence with Odd Fellows interment. County officials adjourned in his memory. flags lowered to half mast.
This week at the Lyric Airdome audiences may see Japanie Busch, the world’s youngest comedian, perform. The notable act promises fresh jokes and a lively show for families and fans.
An advertisement explains rheumatism as caused by a sour blood due to indigestion and waste buildup. It claims S. S. S. cleanses the blood, renovates circulation, and neutralizes acids to cure rheumatism. The Swift Specific Co. offers free book and advice from Atlanta.
The Beaufist docket shows fifty new police court cases over the last year with about six on Sundays. Fines totaled 175 dollars, many defendants charged with drunkenness and disturbances of the peace. The heaviest fine went to J. T. Foreman for displaying a deadly weapon during a disturbance on Palmetto Avenue.
Waw York July 32 There will be no meeting today of the presidents of the subsidiary companies of the Mrs BlaLey Sleet Corporation. President Wm EB Garey who reformed Event Europe Saturday will preside. A director sold there is no significance in the move. Labor troubles in Vermilition and Mesrbatinges threaten the iron industry in the upper Lake Superior region.
New York July 22. Mlle Helen Tt wou Wile Wes badly visired Josteva, ning al. A collision between a automobilax and a Long Island railroad train killed Dr Edward J Gallagher. He and Miss Michigan were engaged to be married. Allburn Bros. moved to 139 Soledad, Warner Houston.
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