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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1907

Page

6

Call at Seoul Action to Prevent Communications With Exiled Emperor

A Chemino dispatch in Seoul reports Japanese warships Kasigi Nitaka and Tsi Shima arriving from Gensan with bluejackets and provincial troops to call at Seoul. Arrests of palace subordinates began to block any channels for communications from the former emperor. Authorities aim to intercept possible plots, while agitators from the provinces arrive and are barred from assembling. Fire safety measures prompted moving government departments to the palace for protection. Negotiations with Korea proceed with the Korean government holding talks under emergency conditions.

Seoul Chemiino Kasigi Nitaka Tsi- Shima Gensah Soing Morea Japat Korea Fat Dayan Berfore T Hesiurhan

Texas Girl Sea Survivor News Alarms Texan Town

Special to The Light Waen Tex July reports McLennan and Mrs Wille urn of Clifton were aboard ill fated Columbia with fears she was lost. Survivors aboard the Elder include R Ewart Oklahoma City Fred Ropurs Enid Jay Brotherton Fine Por Indian Territory Nannie McLennan Waco Ore July 14 crowds awaited steamship George Jer bringing survivors. No raft or body recovered.

Waen Tex E McLennan Willeurn Clifton Ae Columbuzs McLennan Brooks Vancouver B.C Gre Shelter Cove Cal R. Ewart Oklahoma City Fred Ropurs Enid Ola JH Mahew Jay Brotherton Indian Territory Fine Corjch Nannie McLennin Waco Astoria Ore George Columbia Peante Minning Ratte Nate Eureka

Peace Far Off Governor Opposes Proposal in Railroad Row

Asheville July 24 conservatives warn the railroad controversy grows tenser as Judge Pritchard’s peace plan to let state authorities ignore a $80,000 Southern railway judgment faces Governor Glenn’s disfavor. The state seeks to see if the new rate law will stand during appeals while federal court delays indictments against patrons opposing U.S. court progress.

Asheville N. C Pritchard Southern Railway Long Raleigh Raleighh Supreme Court of the United States Glenn Asklng Pat United States

Pasadena Woman Dies in Bed Fire After Alcohol Bath

In Pasadena on July 24 Mrs. C. B. Markos of this city was burned to death in her home. She had bathed in alcohol before going to bed and placed four hot irons at her feet. The flames spread under the bedclothes, and she died before help could reach her.

Pasadena Csilf C. B. Markos Meghol Times

Japs Salute U S Fleet in Brest Harbor Landing

Brest July 24 Japanese cruisers Tsukiba and Chitose under Vice Admiral Sir Gen min arrived this morning. While entering they saluted the forts with Twenty one guns and anchored near the American cruisers Washington and Tennessee. Rear Admiral Stockton saluted the Japanese as they swung in. In Texas a Baptist leader J L Ward suffered a fiery rebuttal while moving into a house fire damaged by a blaze. Waco hat house fire caused several thousand dollars in damage. building owned by Colonel W Z Denton and his family narrowly escaped.

Brest Chitose Vicw Sir Gen [Min Washington Tennessee Charles H. Stockton Vision Waed Texas J. L. Ward Decttur Waco Sweelal Sanger & Go Fourth Street W. 2. Denton

July births set new record in San Antonio

The July births are projected to break records as 59 children were born in the last two weeks at the hel a office in San Antonio. Boys and girls are nearly equal in number with about thirty boys and twenty nine girls reported. Seven births were from exotic parents.

Hela San Antonio Eutoved Pareniage

Melon Dispute Turns Deadly in Howson

A dispute over a water melon led to a fatal stabbing near a Carolina street dwelling. The toll is one man dead, an inquest pending as authorities investigate the morning incident.

Prohibition Bills Move Through Senate in Alabama

In Montgomery on May 24 Governor Cyoter slowed an autt shipping bill to curb liquor shipments into prohibition towns. The house passed global el using DI after the Senate, with expectations the general prohibition bill will pass. Early closing hours will restrict liquor sales in towns by population, with 2 pm in 10,000 plus towns, 9 pm in larger towns.

Montgomery Ala Cyoter

Post Office Robbed at Marengo in July Heist

The Marengo post office was robbed early today, with losses totaling $1000 in money and stamps. Police investigate the break in, seeking witnesses and reviewing local security footage.

English Marengo

Sea Tragedy Victims Seventy Seven Missing Eighty Nine Saved

In San Francisco on July 24 the Columbia steamer tragedy shows 93 victims total with 77 still missing and 16 missing in forty were saved, Chow Mock of Oakland among the saved, Musser listed among the saved. remains to Eureka for burial, eastern passengers to be shipped home.

San Francisco Cal Columbia Aa Chow Mock Oakland Musser Coroer Eureka Passen Aille

United States League of Local Building and Loan Association Opens Meet

The fifteenth annual meeting of the United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations opened in Chicago on July 24 with a large attendance.

Chicago United States League of Lotal Building and Loan Associationy

Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Forecast calls for fate tonight and Thursday with temperatures from 60 to 82 degrees. Winds were light at 7 am. Observation times show 84 at 4 am, 93 at noon, and 96 later. cotton region bulletin noted on page two.

Don My Ne Texas Cotton Region Bulletin

Say Co Clerk Is A Graf ter In Lowsville Case

Farnie County Clerk W. J. Semoaia was arrested last night on a charge involving the misappropriation of funds from his office. The case was continued in pale court this morning by Judge Bole until August 7. Searain's books will be examined to complete the record.

Lowsville Farnie W. J. Semoaia Bole Searain

Japan Russia pact agreed upon reportedly near completion

A draft Russo Japanese entente is understood to be finalized soon and published simultaneously in both nations. The pact would end the commercial boycott between Russia and Japan and mark a step toward formalizing their relations.

Rassit Taya

Victoria BC Fire Destroys Blocks and Homes

A major blaze in Victoria British Columbia destroyed eight blocks of shacks and many dwellings. The fire began in an unused boiler room and spread rapidly, threatening Government and nearby streets as firefighters and soldiers assisted, with estimated losses around 250000 dollars.

Victoria Blc Termlers Hevard Chatham Government Street Cie Voliaterra

Rail commission must pay mileage for inspections in Texas

The Texas railroad commission and its engineer cannot ride free on railroad property. Under an attorney general interpretation of antitrust law, the commission must pay mileage for trips to inspect the Southern railway and its Creighton service, now under a receiver. The commission plans to charter a train at a minimum cost per mile, with the state of Texas bearing the expense.

Austin Texas Railroad Commission Te: Southern Railway Tswain and Creight Servicer Myuytyld Ant Baginger Jhonteen Wintid Om & Specdal Bat Ander Mttormey Sto of

Intrigue in China and Korean Empire Rumors

Petersburg dispatch claims a clandestine movement in South China is spreading unrest toward the Korean emperor. The Nova Verma article discusses potential Chinese and Japanese tensions, western views of Jian as a danger, and fears of remnant Thai power in Pacific possessions.

Petersburg Nova Verma South Kore Armamont Cina Jean Jewrd Woalpen Pacific

Immigrant Law Test Near New Orleans

July 24 immigrant law test near New Orleans as Reginald Dykers leads a migration party to Cuba to secure passage for island inhabitants to Louisiana. Officials expect federal port authorities to act, while rail and state authorities weigh the probe’s potential court impact.

New Orleans Louisl- Hae Reginald Dykers Lousiana Shire Beard Agiigniture Cuba Louisiana South

Saloon Licenses Granted as Protests Trail In San Antonio

Judge Shook began the liquor license process for about 350 applications at the Spine court in San Antonio. By noon some 175 licenses were approved while protests and incomplete filings were noted for several saloon proposals. County Clerk Frank Mowton estimated 650 saloons in the city and county, with final action expected by tomorrow noon.

Vernetta Brothers West Commerce Street Judge Shook Shook Charles Wernette Gre Pall Shook A. Tonlasi Riverside Park A. Beldiger D. Butler West Commerce Charles Bellinger W. W. Storn Tla West Commerce Street Bellinger J. HR. Reeves George W. Wright Matelie, Reeves Latte M, Reeves Tt. Massey L. Botthel A1. Bubet Austin Eourt Judge Shock Clark Frank Mowton Detuwr Bus San Aniunio Bexar County

Captain Furman Dies in Corpus in 80th Year

Special to The Light. Captain Furman Claisn Rex Jaytain Edward bk Purmag died in Corpus last night at age 80 after years of illness. Born in Columbia St. Cu ani, he traveled widely, lived in New Mexico, met thrilling encounters with the Indians, and edited the Daily Caller for years. He served on the school board and was regarded as an intellectual, efficient pioneer. His brothers Judge Sam Parma n and Sevivner Furman of Fort Worth accompany the body home for interment tonight.

Corps Claisn, Rex, Jay — Tain Edward Bk Purmag Ms City Columbia St. Cuani New Mexico India Tme Daily Caller Sam Parman Sevivner Furman Fort Worth

Liberal press faces fines in Soviet crackdown

The Vedemostri and Novosti, two liberal Moscow papers, report fines imposed for publishing in Kiev Kazan and Penza. The Weekly Ganetty of the Constitutional Democrat in St Petersburg was sued for 5000 rubles.

Moscow Juy 24 Vedemostl N Ov Eatin Kiev Kazan Penza Ganetty The Constitutional Democrate St. Petersburg

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