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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
8
Two young boys were arrested by Officers Green and Hussey before noon today for stealing four chickens. After a lively chase, the pair were captured and will be transferred to the county court. The city’s business section notes steam rollers will spritz and roll streets at least twice a month.
1Best, longtime advertising manager for the traverie, has resigned to pursue life insurance work in the city as a representative of a major Texas company. Alderman John V. Uambletda reports a Paris trip by Alderman Bo J. Manermann who will visit Ireland. Manermann sends regards to fellow councilmen. Manermann left San Antonio to visit relatives in Germany. A grand ball at West End Pavilion is noted with admission 60 cents. An incident on AlAm street left Henry Goertry injured but improving at home on Mission street. Raymond Cavings reports horse theft near his Cormuy street home. police search ongoing. A local woman asks for police help in locating her missing husband Tit yeaah aun Tuan Chatimon. Property delays and a new avenue project receive city attention, with one property owner offering land for the project and condemnation discussions possible to speed up access to Fort Sam Houston.
New sprinkler wagons purchased by the city of San Antonio arrived yesterday and will be placed into service soon. A plan has been made to deploy them to cover the thoroughfares swiftly and improve municipal fire safety.
The city council met yesterday afternoon and adjourned out of respect to Peter Jonas the late city market master. The meeting was postponed due to Monday being the market day with aldermen paid for four sessions monthly.
The Light New York reports a dispute over the ownership of a widely seen image of Miss Daisy Gown. Harry Levy claims the likeness is his legal property and that he has spent over 1 million on her publicity with a 100000 yearly advertising appropriation. He seeks an injunction against rival firm Herman Kampf, alleged to have used a similar image renamed Miss Dainty Gown. Kampf’s attorneys appeared before Justice Platzek to contest the injunction.
Veterans from Nephi Utah and surrounding areas gather for the Indian War Veterans association reunion lasting three days. Jen Dart and other noted figures from earlier campaigns are remembered as participants converge in town for the event.
In Houston on July 23 a major Scottish Rite Masons reunion begins with degrees conferred on a line of candidates. The event runs through Thursday and Friday, marking one of the most notable gatherings in the jurisdiction's history.
Ayttur Gladden a 58 year old farmer from Diisondate died by suicide after selling his farm for 8000 and buying a Lansing house to pursue city dreams. He lingered in the haymow as he revisited his home and fields, and a day earlier offered to back the farm for 1000 more than received, which was refused.
Special to The Light from Waco Texas July 28 reports the Confederate reunion at Gatesville Gorger county opening formally with many veterans and families on the grounds. Senator Culberson delivered the keynote address with a large turnout and Senator J W Bailey planned to speak later in the day.
The page lists a flurry of social events including visits to Camden and New York, house parties in Worfastle, and receptions in Galveston. Notable attendees include Miss Gillean, Miss Frveis Gileapie, Mrs. Stribling, and Mrs. GW Henrynin. The West Pasts Millfars Academy game is noted for this evening as well.
The July 23 report notes a new law prohibiting whiskey on excursions has reduced drinking on trip. Residents say the measure works well and curbs rough characters on trains. Officials claim it reflects substantial legislative effort though some details remain unclear.
The speaker contends that the laws in force are curbing individual rights and operate effectively in practice, highlighting concern over constitutional liberties and government overreach. The remark points to ongoing debates about balance between law enforcement and personal freedoms amid policy enforcement.
July 28. Oscar H Panil, son of Lipcon, sails for two months to visit every county seat in the United States. He will collect divorce data to inform potential general marriage or divorce law research. The project aims to sample current attitudes and patterns influencing sociological study.
Special to The Light reports tension over a local ordinance in Clear Lake where church bells were silenced by a new lid law. The mayor and authorities act to enforce the statute amid opposition from residents and church leaders in a charged public dispute.
Marguerite Bennet shot the man she lived with for years in a domestic incident last night in Daly City. The man, named Joe Angelia, reportedly died from a single bullet wound after an argument at their residence. Police are investigating the case as a possible homicide as details remain unclear.
Goats bred on wool and may become a factor in milk production for New York City. W Shokion Bait of Buffalo, member of the British Goat Society, says the island is ideal for a goat farm. He notes opportunities if a few men embark on a grazing program, drawing parallels with English goat fairs and horse shows, with prizes and lively competition.
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