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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1907

Page

8

Golden Stream Flows to the U S from England

Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports banking upheaval as West Texas Banked Trust Company nears recovery. State banking superintendent Thomas S. Love notes assets strong and resume likely soon. Deposits remain supported by public confidence. San Antonio area banks see steady operations amid uneasy times. Roy Beltel of Bertel Linakier Company shows slight improvement after illness.

Thomas Love State Banking Itg West ‘Texas Babkad Trust Company West Texas la Astonte Moe Sim Antonio Roy Beltel Tte Bertel Linakier Company Jerry Lay San Tedro Avenue King Sughiy Ute Tumbor Company

Violin Influence on Hair Growth Debate Stirs Musicians

A garbled note discusses claims that playing violin affects hair growth. It cites Pagasini and Paderewsky as examples and contrasts with wood instruments like the lute, which are said to have no notable effect. The piece suggests that stringed instruments may influence hair growth differently, though evidence remains unclear.

Menestrel Pravra

Sewing Que Seim for 1& Wearn in St Louis Glade Déemperet

Fragmentary 1910s style essay on factory work describes sewing in a shoe factory. It notes long hours and repetitive motion, with a worker who sews a process from end to end and faces strain on health and morale. Adds health tonic advertisement and a nondescript real estate pitch on classified pages.

St. Louis Glade Déemperet Linwis Hollistec N. Drug Company

Southwest rail men meet in Dallas on November fifth

The Southwest ern Passenger Astern meeting, with railroads operating in Texas and the southwest, is called to assemble in Dallas at 1 a m on November 5. George F. Lupton will chair as agents discuss holiday rates clergy arrangements and other measures. Representatives from Oklahoma New Mexico and the Inflen Territory lines will attend, with San Antonio agents also present amid scalping concerns affecting rate talks.

Southwestern Texas United States Dallas George F. Lupton Sap Dew Inflen Oklahoma New Mexico San Antonio Stata

Harriman Gets Central to Run Georgia Line

A Times report states Harriman interests will operate the Central of Georgia line in connection with the North and South system. The purchase, led by Oakleigh Thorne and Marsden J. Perry, totaled about 3.6 million dollars for the 6 million dollar steel system, with routes through Birmingham and Savannah planned near the launch.

Georgia New York Joey RH. Hayman Googla Oakleigh Thorne Marsden J. Perry Ums Central We Lords Central of Georgia Harriman Lines Ofr Harriman Harron the Times Girther Iiisis Central Dirmingham Hurstman Birmiingham eaKtank Sayboard Bavannaly Chattanooga Birmingham Montgomery Messi's Thorne Perry Meongia Steel Wes Richmond Anoncinthel Eure

Katy Makes Hates for Fair Exposition Travel Rates

Circular announces reduced excursion fares for Katy to San Antonio fair. Rates from towns including Denison, Temple, Georgetown, Taylor, Lockhart, LaGrange, Bastrop, Austin, Bastrop to 0, with two day return tickets during the period. Special Sunday excursion rates apply for travelers from multiple stations, with tickets to be sold in advance and accepted by November 26.

Katy Ciearity San Antonio Griffin Elty Pas Heoer Catnion Lins Rhethinn Denison Bot Fork Works Midgbora Wea Temple Georgetown Taylor Garveston Phette Fran Devinle Eastor LaGrange Dud Lockhart Frraday Wade Chabasta Austin Say Mister Bastrop West Pont Jackhan Reganky Reedville Wiis Uckets Staien Sun Road

Meeting in Chicago to discuss western railroad agreements

Reports state Southwestern and Western Passenger Associations plan a Chicago meeting Tuesday to discuss excursion dates after January and discuss commission continuities. The piece notes tense rail negotiations across the southwest and potential fare adjustments impacting San Antonio and western routes.

Southwestern Agres Tu Southwestern Wasi de Wallor Chicago Thesday de St. Laula San Antonin Taan Rales Nothwest Wishia Homereeheny Rales San Antonio

Holiday Season Rate Clerks Delay Longer Than Planned

Rate clerks are busy as holiday schedules push completion dates. Workers at Lie Tot Walls report delays of three days while routes for Christmas travel are finalized. A limited service is arranged to help some members attend events, but many routes remain unsettled.

Oxus Lie Tomterenes Hele Hotes Tuta

Pretty Swedish Countess Aide to Slum Poor in New York

Countess Ada von Booa Tarrisi, known as the Pretty Swedish Lady Bountiful, studies life in New York slums. She visits daily, lessons the poor with simple attire, feasts children, and works with the University Settlement Committee to aid the needy through her sympathetic outreach.

Bountiful New York Nino Lady Bountifal Ada von Booa Tarrisi Jorest Tee Lagul

Fragmented Phrase About Ant Gan Antonio and Samlys

A garbled OCR note mentions Ant Gan Antonio in a personal context and a plan involving prayer and a Wed event at Mountay with unclear. The text contains uncertain names and dates, yielding a fragmentary reference to a relationship or ceremony without readable specifics.

Antonio Samlys

Railroad News Notes and City Office Deliberations

City offices gather railroad matters of interest for the International and Great Northern. Leroy Tree, president of the company, will not resume active duty after a brief vacation amid talks of yard improvements and reduced fares. Southern Pacific races and carnival events loom, with tickets on sale for the entire period and a Saint Mary show-linked program.

Leroy Tree Vlers Tre Ional O Great Northern Rilroad Palestine Cernival Ace Southern Pacific

Mortuary Notice for Hattie Burwell in Santa Rosa

Hattie Burwell, 13, died after three days in Santa Rosa, daughter of Myra and J A Bywortl. Survived by son George Caen and five grandchildren. Funeral services by San Antonio Undertaking Co. at Lin Gait Pollowa Cemetery.

Hattie Burwell Hatie Burwell Santa Rosa Ine Fremery Joseph Cari Joseph Cash Tome Lund Lin Gait Pollowa

Woman recluse leaves fortune in strange tale

London reports a reclusive woman vanished with a fortune worth 315,000 in jewels and bank notes. She reportedly traveled across the United States, leaving no clear heir, with rumored romance and a pending inquiry into her past, including a marriage to John Ghul in 1861.

London Old Waypan Tina Callfarott Atherton Tay Jane Chatton Fiat John Ghul

Raging Race Day Totals from Todays Card

The edition details several horse races with results across multiple events. Winners include Grazia at seven furlongs beating Jerry C, Ocean Spray in a turf dash, and Gract George taking Latonia’s stakes race.

Fimileo Bolaniet Grazia Jerry C Uard Secundries Woolstin Gorsfiss Sevendy Sanis—hidorada

General Weather Report for the Midwest and East Coast

Weather report indicates a storm area over the lakes with heavy valves and cloud canopy extending from the Mississippi valley to the Atlantic. Regions affected include south Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Minnesota, Ohio valley, and the Rocky Mountain region, with cooler temperatures expected tonight and into tomorrow morning.

Ind Mississippi Valley Rayon Atlantic Lakes Texas Louisiana Aina North Carolina Typnesse Minnesota Dike Ohio Valley Raiddie Dts Rhein

Chinese Riot Strikes Missionaries In Hong Kong

Two missionaries Miss Wendell and Miss Erie were attacked by Chinese elements while visiting Namol. The assailants claimed women were forced to become Christians and workkeepers, prompting shock in the foreign mission circle.

Anid Hong Kong Anvian Pission Namlol Wendell Ad Erie Benome Chriss Nathol Nnacceddd

Sunset Station Rail Time Table Excludes Major Cities

Fragmented timetable shows departures and arrivals from Sunset Station Commerce Street to Houston Galveston New Orleans Fort Worth St Louis and many connections. Includes times for Mary Crockett Flyertt Alamo Special San Marcos and Mexico via Laredo with routes through Houston Victoria and Galveston.

New Brayny San Maren Lock Soaguelils la Gaunee Houston Galveston Commerce Street Arriva Necarbuna Cateago Santa Fe Frite Cormentier Kansas Louis Cexurkana Liirte Pita Ruck Hearne M- 7 Mexico Laredo St. Louis Nimitten Ally Moral Geredo Wim Baltilto

Blacksmith Brings Down The House In Church Anthem Tale

A visiting minister recalls a town tale of a Roxbury church where a Blacksmith, once a barytone, sang a moving anthem solo. The story describes his unfamiliarity with the choir, a forgotten verse, and his dramatic, final performance that left the congregation in awe.

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