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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1907

Page

6

Defiance at saloons as temperance orator arrested

Fohn Carney Baptist temperance speaker, a delegate to the Baptist Convention, faces a city court charge for advertising banners on a vehicle. Crowds gathered at the city hall as Judge reserves decision. Carney proclaims his sermon against liquor and denounces lax enforcement, urging action.

Fohn Carney Baptist Temperance Texite Baptist Convention Corporation Court Buelexy Hy Phat Witud Gurney Daloon Gurney Cort Bin Han Lettimore Mort, Worth Joturney Attayney W. A. Btlvens Garan Qarnuy Jonas Itil Attormas Carney Marza Mike Ant Camoy Jaen Carnay Anton San Antonio J. B. Ploteher Pallas Terai County

Cotton slups near a million bales under ’06

Washington November report from the census bureau shows the total cotton crop ginned by November 1 at 6,167,600 bales, down from 6,906,305 last year. It lists state sales, ginner counts, and yields, noting 2,555,732,000 bushels produced with an average 2 bushels per acre and quality at 82.4 percent versus 89.9 last year.

Washington Censna Bureau Today Bureau Alabama Arlausia Tleray Indian Territory Kentnel Missipi Missori North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Freiluigary Department of Nemeniture

Holiday rates same as last year's holiday business

Special to The Light Dalais November 8 The Southwest Merchants Association of railroad agents gathered in Dallas and adopted the same policy for holiday excursion rates as last year. Rain interrupted the convention sessions, but the group continued into the afternoon.

Dalais Tho Dallag Sean Tallis

Bank closings in Texas shade Sun Antonio profits

Banks in Sun Antonio faced uncertainty after the Woods National Bank closed yesterday. West Texas Bark and Trust is about to refuse further business, but the wider effect on the economy remains unclear. Depositors did not rush to withdraw funds and locals adapted by using checks as the adjustment continues.

Sun Antonio the Woods National Bank West Texas Bark & Trust Companys Wrndebok Itoulf Vasily

Tomorrow's Entries and Selections for International Faly Races

A list of entries and settings for tomorrow's races at Kirkfield Melle and nearby venues, naming horses such as Hejl 103 Virginia Lindsey 101 Waterlock 104 Esther M. 101. Second race includes Grace B 199 Durotiny Duncan 104 Lady Laughter 04 Inc lusion 109. Third race lists Miss Nichols 105 Rath Nolen 107 You Win 111 Kirk field Telly 108 Lady Monneach 100 Waegar Wit 0%. Fourth race features Ta ther B. 98 Don Hart 400 Approbation $8 State 104 Skyward 104 Price of Wooalock 109.

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Woman's Throat Cut In Moustan Heights Tragedy

An eight year old boy finds his mother dead with her head severed in Moustan Heights. A note by husband claims he discovered infidelity, planned revenge, and fled. authorities pursue him as the scene reels from the grisly act. The incident rattles Houston Heights and surrounding communities.

Tex Matthew W. Anderson Anderson Tench and Courtland Streets Moustan Heights Earlar Hng Mra N. L. Hondurnon Beaumont Texas Quewn City Gowan

Megah tring's record on Cunarder broken at sea

New York reports Megah tring of Cunarder Lusitania shattered the previous Atlantic crossing mark less than a month after she set it. She retains the title and adds several new records including the fastest single day run and an average speed above 600 knots for each full day, with an hourly pace nearing 24.45 knots over 781 miles.

New York Megah Tring Cunarder Lusitania Atlantic

Pimlico Race Day Results and Odds Across Cards

Rain and heavy footing marked Pimlico with multiple races. Granilla led one mile main with Path Clifford second as Talaht and Lully chased. Tallfore Lovek won steeplechase. Go Pant and Profit placed in a three quarter mile sprint. Florence Burch won the selling mile with Nelmonte close behind and Lithonia third.

Pimlico Johnny Edwards Granialla Path Clifford Moring Talaht Ocewn Spray Secaml Yao Goea Pant Bk Woas Tom Shaw Avon Mwoney Profit Hauaton Avahale Mile Florence Burch Tiga Nelmonte

Woman Robbed in Broad Daylight on Press Street Bridge

Mrs. J. B. Webb wife of Emergon Jewelry & Loan manager reports a bold daytime purse snatching on the Press Street bridge. The robber leaped onto her carriage grabbed the purse and fled toward the riverbank as she pursued. Police alerted. no clue yet. A racing program and horse exhibit from Mexico are advertised for the fair opening tomorrow.

J. B. Webb Emergon Jewelry &1 Loan Company West Commerce Street Lievetm Tts San Antonio Mars Webb Agron Salys

Teras British Day Program Arranged at Fair Grounds

The Texas British association plans a day program at the International fair grounds in Satuetay with prominent speakers. Mrs Robert Themenon presides the Texas British Woman's club while Capt CR Eng leads the event. Governors, mayors, and ministers are listed among those scheduled to speak.

Tesxas British Association T & Nardtag British, Association Thu m Asec Tan CR Eng Association Tom Campbell Vonndy Ho Tryan Callaghin San Antono Sfy

Mortuary funeral pallbearers for Miss Mille Lotz

In a Portland area service yesterday six young women served as pallbearers for Miss Mille Lotz who died after an appendectomy at the Banta Rosa hospital. The funeral, from the family home on Tur Carsopairent Street, followed the brief illness. Miss Lotz had lived here six years and left behind several children.

Mille Lotz Banta Rosa Intiom TUR Carsopairent Sophie Blumer Cisate MX Tromphilee Chua Max Peay Lizzie Stverblatt Roy Nina

Local Weather Recap with Cloudy Cooler Weekend Hopes

Weather report notes cloudy cooler conditions through Thursday with cooler Saturday. Morning lows around 62 degrees and highs near 72, wind at 8 am recorded near ten miles per hour. A general country update will follow in later pages.

At & T Niles

Tomorrow's program at the exposition opens with Governor Campbell as guest

The opening day of the San Antonio International Fair features Governor Campbell as principal guest of honor with ceremonies at the Monger Hotel, a grand parade, and Governor Campbell's address. Officials and staff accompany him, including Major General Newhouse and Colonels Rogers and Poulard, as preparations lead to a large exhibits display and athletic events.

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War Department Reprimand Letters Stir Officers

The War Department reprimand over a round robin praising Colonel Robertson involves 37 Minth forentry officers. Colonel McCain condemns the unsigned identical paper as insubordinate and improper, while Colonel Buttler resists detailing content before signers, with copies filed in ancestry reports. The case notes a possible violation of Army regulations and a disciplinary process.

E. B. Robertson W. Buitley War Department Minth Forentry Rotarly Bon Battlon McCain Robertson Cal Nie Robertsou Beard Ni Oder Qa. McCain Buttler

Grent Injunction Against Brokers In San Antonio

A temporary injunction was granted today in San Antonio by Judge Indra Edward Dwyer against rally and tinker brokers. The petition, filed by railroad representatives, claims brokers offer cheap rates harming interstate travel and unfair competition. The order halts the brokers until a hearing determines if the injunction will continue.

Tinker Brokers ii San Antonio Wye Neon Hour Indra Edward Dwyer Petitian W. J. Lytle Seth Testun W. H. Stone Allert Ankerman J. A. Ankerman Robert T. Toward George Reid W. H. Stone Atv Mivarlak Bts Pallyeads San Antonin Ihea Texas Oye Bigger Attornay G. A. Davies Peyer Thant

Hill to Succeed Tower at Berl

Washington recalls that David Barnett will be named minister to the Northlands and formerly assistant secretary of state. Gy Terlin is chosen to succeed Ma Tawen, who resigns due to ill health.

Hill Tower Berl David Darne Terlin Tawen Roth

Baptist Report May Stir in Convention

The Great Baptist Convention of Texas met in San Antonio with debate expected over the 3116,000 budget for Texas missionary work. Delegates ponder whether funds were properly spent and if more contributions are needed, signaling a potentially heated afternoon session.

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