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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
7
Woman's Auxiliary to Meet Ty pographical unit No 1 will gather at Mrs J L Brown 112 Hicks avenue Thursday November 7 at 130 o'clock. The meeting follows postured dance night and the group invites members to attend in the local community venue.
During October the corporation court disposed of cases and collected 1084 in fines. Six cases moved to the juvenile court and 24 to the county court. Offenses included disturbing the peace 44 assault and battery 27 astray 38 abusive language 17 nuisance 11 drunk and vagrancy 85 felony including thefts 23 concealed weapons 1 and other 11. Also noted is Prof. Hernene Reed Music Studio at 2020 Gomierce Street upstairs. Grant four marriage licenses were issued by County Clerk Newton to George Hoover Lizzie Biths Roger Hoover Georgia Watterson Petoynta Medina and Mrs Wagaradou de la asa Villaivent Joseph H Meter and Alec Alvin Paley.
A meeting was held tonight at the Hicks & Wicls offices near the Hinks building to form a permanent society for former University of Texas students. The movement aims to include all ex-students, with eligibility open to any who attended the university in any department.
Saloon freepers rapidly collecting new licenses under Ruskin McGregor Inn provisions. County Clerk Newton reports licenses issued to multiple malt sellers including A Wiese 402 Plum J Lohana & Son, Roger McCue northeast Magnolia and Duval, Chas ey Smith 1003 Frank, Frederiek Kurtz 718 Frank, Alfred Groucjean 1023 San Fernando, J Morks 21 Male, TD Hartshorn, and others at various street corners.
Hallowe en scenes along South Alamo and Pecos streets feature ghastly pumpkins and revelry with few arrests. Residents report quiet crowds and several private parties, while city crews address sanitation and public safety notices. Also notes include mosquito delays in Justice Court, upcoming rail service to the International Fair, train wreck delays, health statistics, teacher salary discussions, and plans for Mexico Day invitations.
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New York and Boston reports suggest Raymond Hitchcock fled toward Canada after disappearing on the eve of a trial. A conductor testified Hitchcock rode toward North Adams and Manchester, with sightings near Bennington and Rutland. Authorities weigh extradition risks if he crossed the border as his charges may be non extraditable. Hitchcock’s wife Mrs. Hitchcock remains in the Yankee Tourist, performing to cover distress while hoping for his return or clarification of his fate.
An Arctic vehicle concept features a motor driven by BUzeL shells to endure cold. It uses two wheel sets, wool skis, insulated driv ing gear, and side bar alarms. The craft carries petrol for twenty miles and claims a 35 mile per hour capability on ice.
Monday night in New York The Merry Widow drew a lively audience and strong applause for Ethel Jaensen and William Weedonna among a cast that included R. T. Graham, Donald Brain and others. The program also listed The Honeymoon at the New Rochelle and The Silver Gix at Wallack's with a broad mix of operetta and comedy. Nearby, several major stars and productions received notices for strong performances and ongoing runs through the season.
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