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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1907
Page
10
An advertisement extols a home remedy for backache and early kidney trouble. It promotes Fluid Extract Danilo and other ingredients mixed by the user, claiming it cleanses kidneys and blood, relieves rheumatic pain, and is a simple preventive. The copy urges consulting a physician and avoiding patent medicines.
Geraldine Farrer, a young Adnedean prima donna, denounces America as barbarously devoid of artistic appreciation. She says her intent is to turn American fame into a lure for European support, arguing Americans chase money over art.
A campaign to curb ticket scalping in San Antonio moves forward after A I Snicker was arrested on a charge of selling railroad tickets without agency. J Milton Vance, secretary of the International Fair association, vows public action to drive scalpers from business as railroads threaten to suspend homeseeker and tourist rates until scalping ends. A Western and Southern Passenger association meeting in Chicago was postponed while local officials await court outcomes and rail actions.
W J Pitch southern passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Lines travels to St Louis to accompany the Seymour band, part of attractions closing at the Dallas fair. G L Noble’s daughter in Palestine is seriously ill with uncertain recovery. International & Great Northern and other carriers discuss holiday rate schedules and baggage guidance for Christmas travel. Terminal roads will assign reps to assist patrons at fall fairs. Walter Hawling of the Frisen Wades is honored with a role at Southern Development Company. C J Larimer takes over Cotton Belt duties at Mount Pleasant, replacing W M Nott. Sleeping car fumigation instructions issued for San Angelo, plus fare and schedule notes for the San Antonio fair and related routes.
A partially readable passage mentions Ralph Qliombera connected with engine department and a promotion to assistant angines. reference to Chief Engineer Matt of the Frisco and operations at Opelousas remains fragmentary and uncertain.
San Antonio hosts the Baptist General Convention of Texas from November 5 to 11 with an anticipated 4500 accredited delegates and thousands of visitors. Preliminaries include Texas Baptist Pastors Conferences at First Baptist Church with Dr Jeff D Ray presiding, and a Women Mission Workers session at Travis Pure Methodist Church. A mass meeting at Market Ball features Rev Mullins and a keynote by Billy D Slaughter, while preparations by local committees aim to seat 4000 in Market Ball’s auditorium.
A historical court dispute unfolds over indictments and fees tied to Waters-Pierce Oil, with Senator Bailey defending fees as contingent and lawful. The case references 1903 law, Travis County officials, and allegations of payments tied to Kirby Hefton and related entities in an anti-trust context.Authorities note ongoing investigations into large fees and past transactions involving John A. Kirby.
Secretary Vance notes fair preparations one week ahead of 1997 schedule with improved machinery, lighting, and fuel access. Officials anticipate record horse and cattle displays, with Mexico exhibit and safety track tests near completion as the Aransas Pass Subway area drains for opening events.
Edwin Hobby state bank examiner in charge of West Texas Bank & Trust, with Thomas Loves in Austin not providing new information, reports the bank’s affairs in good order and high grade collateral. Officials expect resumption within ten days, while Love returns to San Antonio for frequent conferences with Mr. Honey. Local withdrawals are limited, with no major complaints and normal account transactions continuing.
A string of funeral notices from Corpus and Bryant families. Yarx Corpus, of 208 Blum Street, buried at City Cemetery No 8 after a health related move. J A Bryant funeral from 4414 Press Street with services at St Marys and burial at St Marys Cemetery. Duybill death after illness at the hospital, aged over 60, long San Antonio resident. Several survivors listed including spouses and children.
At Pimlico the program featured five races with mixed results as Montbert held on at 6 to 1 in a heavy track first race, Glypani Ragglo second, Ferry Landing third. Retarnt won the three quarters at 1 to 2, Oxford second, St Jeagne third. Filbert captured the one mile purse beating Grenadier and Geerle. Cam bises led Laura A and Hoot Mon in a mile selling. Houston saw Roy Thompson win with Reinlog track heavy, purse amounts noted. In the sprint, Poxball won by a length over Taek Witt. The steeplechase winner was Marry maker, with Lester L. Haymen and Lida Woodland in the places.
A list of hotel arrivals includes Felix F. Ducat and party Lavernia. R. F. Ralnes and wife. John N. Drummond from St Louis. P. A. Vahay from Flouaton. D. MM. Lada from Dallas. WI Mamsen and wife. C. Bonde from Karnes City. W. J. Jones from Pony Express. Mrs F. C. Enrelhardt from Pecos. Pexicoty and Woo P. Walker. Virginia C. Newport from Haltimora. Mrs C. A. Tun per from Mexico. Sepau Loyd from Houston. Captain W. A. Bartsch of United States Army. H Z Riekelmann from Hankell. Timothy Shea from Pearle. Large and wife from St Ned. T. G. Utley from Houston. W. Stephens from Brownsville. William A. Wisart from Orkney. James McFarlane from Glasgow. Mrs L. MM Marie from Hull. John Sitamong and wife from Mississippi. A. L. Thorne from Gor poa Christ. R. Le. Niberts from Chidmett. WJ Watkson from Kanena Civ. BF Williams from Kanes City. J. Z. Murphy and wife from Victoria.
Wanted notices call for 100 young ladies and 164 men and boys to take part in a midweek spectacle at Mission Garden Hall and Fair Grounds. Reports request attendance Wednesday evening at 7:30 at 014 South Alamo Street and 618 South Alamo Street respectively.
A weathered schedule lists train departures and arrivals from Bunset and Unton stations with routes to Houston Galveston Victoria Victoria Alvision Port Lavaca and Dallas and many intermediate stops. It notes express and local services with times and path to Palestine St. Louis Meastes and Laredo among others.
A long list of names, cities, and spouses appears, including Mingard Dallas and Hudson New Orleans among dozens of individuals from cities like Fremont Ohio Wichita Falls Chicago New York Galveston and Houston with varied affiliations. The fragment reads like a passenger or household registry column with numerous entries of people and wives or families, showing broad geographic ties across the United States and Mexico.
A fragmented verse fragment references menos and censure of visible acts. It mentions Hullister's Toeke Mountain Tea Lane Star Drug Stara as possible included names or places, with a cryptic tone implying pursuit of observable truth.
Hanford Conn Nov 4 Edward Payson Weston 77 traveling from Portland Maine to Chicago arrived at 5 this morning from Andover. The elderly traveler, noted for his pace, urged perseverance and reflected on the value of patience amid hardship. Local ads note 43 cent remedies and Shell Oysters at the Flte and Bexar Drug Co open all night.
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