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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1907

Page

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Financial strains as state funds await cash relief

The state faces cash shortages with about $1.56 million held in deposits and securities, while depositories can only send exchange not cash. Banks hold $778,000 in end funds as security behind deposits, and $250,000 of state funds are tied up in exchange in banks. Treasurer Sparks warns of prolonged suspension, with no immediate plan to sell bonds.

General Revenues Fund Numa Comity Sparks Treasury Department Sourke New York Great Central Banking Tweird Freres Lazard Treres

King Edward’s Birthday Diamond Gift Reported

London observers note King Edward’s birthday celebrated across the empire with salutes and displays. The highlight was a giant diamond donated by the Transvaal legislative assembly valued at about $780,000 to the king. King Melvard and Queen Alixandria hosted Sandzinshah's tenantry at dinner.

London Edward British Empire Sedringham Norway Culinan Siamond Legislative Assembly Transvaal Melvard Alixandria Sandzinshah

Thousands Attend Opening Day of Fair Parade

A large crowd joined a ceremonial opening day parade through Houston streets led by Mexican dignitaries and local officials. The procession included the Dirat cavalry, artillery, and the San Antonio Musical Union band, as Governor Campbell and General Myer watched.

Fort Saat Houston Dirat Cavalry Manger Hotel If O'Glock Houston Street South Flores Military , Plaza City Hall Dolorosa Street Main Plaza General Staff Mexico Dia San Antonio Musical

Ninth annual exhibition praised by governor at Ban Antonin

Kronnd hosts a large crowd as Governor Campbell notes the ninth annual exhibition by the International chair association. He cheers citizenship and enterprise, welcomes visitors, and commends the city for upholding law and order on children’s day amid a lively hall scene with bands and cheering crowds.

Kronnd Gan Antonio Mosica Band Wabts Wund Campbell Jerry Stuoulé International Ban Antonin

Grand Parade Opens Texas State Fair in San Antonio

A grand procession passes the Menger Hotel as dignitaries including Governor Campbell, Senator and mayor join the opening ceremonies for the Texas State Fair in San Antonio. Military officers, department leaders, and civic figures partake in the parade and formal auditorium ceremony.

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Rockefeller painted as an angel of mercy and friend

New York report details Merrill J. Gates of the Legal Aid Society praising John D. Rockefeller for aiding the West Side bureau. Gates presents Rockefeller as a champion of the underserved and questions the treatment of the poor in the justice system. He cites Rockefeller’s lunch office position and influence as aiding reform efforts.

Rockefeller MERCY PGOR Aid Society Oil King New York John 2D. Rortafellar Merill J. Gates Counse Legal Aid Society University Law School Gates Rocketetter West Side Society My. Guley

SAPS FAIR SERVICE Shuttle Train Schedule

Schedule of shuttle trains between the city and fair grounds begins today. Service operates during the fair period with pickups and returns. Departures from San Antonio to the grounds occur at 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Return trips depart the grounds at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The timetable includes additional trips noted by the city transit office.

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Busy scene at fair directs activity and preparations

A garbled report notes department officials and the superintendent overseeing busy scenes at the Wort Walk fair. It mentions efforts by men and women across departments preparing Bele portion and late Toten Wonal fair indo, with a sense of progress and morning activity.

Wort Varlona

List of department heads and officials with missing punctuation

The text lists many department directors supervisors and judges such as W B Tuttle director Dre J R Vance superintendent Farm Mill and Natural Produce George O Saur director A M Pron superintendent Poultry J M Bamuel director Florat department W E Simons director Mrs C W Gosling superintendent Cattle Varios P Brown director Naity superintendent Morse department Steve Heimenti director Bam Geli superintendent Swine Albert Steves director George P Lilard superintendent Sweep H Gruhn director W H Zanderson superintendent Gant H Braun director Maorg superintendent Bee and Honey George O G Saur director Ude Tospperveln superintendent Art Hepartywit J W Coot director Mamie Florian superintendent Photographic F W Cook director Mamie Flinnis superintendent Department Dr Fred director Miscellaneous D Straus director Yen M Hammand superintendent William Hamman assistant superintendent Racing W H Simm DF Strausani Silva Heimann racing committees

W. B. Tuttle J. R. Vance Nataswrai George 0. Saur A.M. Pron Pauliry J. M. Bamuele Loring Grown Florat Dapartment W. Fe.simins C. W. Gosling Varios P Brown Mr. Naity Morse Stiva Heimenti Bam Geli Swine Depsriutat Albert Steves George P. Liliard Sweep Gruhn WH Zanderson W. H. Simm DF. Strausani Silva Heimann W. H. Slim Gopale Tender

Baptists Split Baylor Varsity and Seminary Baptist Delegation

A report from the ministerial division outlines how students enter the university and pursue studies. Seminary finances are reviewed, and a plan for the convention last year is cited while a new annual report is promised for delivery. The audience reacts positively to the presented material, and funds are noted as well spent.

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Thirteen Freight Cars Involved In Texas Wreck

Thirteen freight cars derailed at Mehah Pierson Texas near a junction west of Post Oak Creek, delaying the Southern Pacific line east of San Antonio. No major injuries reported. railroad officials expect repairs to finish by night, with traffic gradually resumed.

Pierson Texas Aionust Gmuinenn Parke San Antonio Southarn Pacific Sap Katy Sit Aulemin

Governor Campbell to speak on political issues in Measanton

Governor Thomas J. Campbell of Lexag will deliver a lively address in Measanton at Pleasanta Monday. He said he will defer to the arrangements committee and tailor his remarks to policies the banquet organizers desire. The arrival sparked no immediate political commitments.

Measanton Thomas J. Campbell Lexag Campbell Pleasanta

Bridge Crush to Go If Plans Prevail

New York reports a planned removal of the Brooklyn Bridge crush and its replacement by a new 3000.10 dollar terminal plane for Manhattan’s terminal. Bids would be advertised if the municipal art commission approves the plan after review by Bridge Commissioner Stevenson.

New York Brooklyn Greater Manhattan Mruncls Hoppin der Rommliston Elven Hin Stevenson

France Grants Pension to Major Dreyt Dreyfus

Paris dispatch notes a long list of pension grants including Major Dreyt Hoss who will receive $470 annually. His service spans approximately twenty years, with the record highlighting extended naval duty.

Paris Dreyt Hoss

Kaiser 79 England Gravos Speed Him

Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress depart Berlin for England after midnight. Emperor appears well and chats with Prince Von Barlow and Prince Nascar as cheering crowds fill the railroad station.

Kaiser England Gravos Berlin Nak Willan Fan Pinghing Prince von. Barlow Raportel Wid Prince Nascar Aras Throngea

Waterway conference set to break record at Wisconsin event

National Rivers and Harbor Congress to convene December 4 and 6 in Wisconsin. Secretary Treasurer Tilson states attendance already drawn from over 200 members as preparatory letters arrive for the conference lag.

Cinehuels Feom Elto Wishtart Congress Tresaurer Tilisun

Local clergyman resigns salary for prayer and family support

A clergyman in a small town resigns his salary to focus on prayer. He thanked supporters for loans and gifts totaling over 2 800 dollars, saying the move will benefit his family. His parishioners contributed 1 131 for salary relief and 1 702 for wine and other needs, while a pledge drive continues.

Mormon Conference Aims at Texans Conversion Effort

Thirteen Mormon missionaries held a seminary conference at Redmen's hall seeking a foothold in Texas for Latter Day Saints. The gathering, led by L.H. Bennion, outlined plans for preaching the Gospel while funding their own travel. Five regions form the mission: Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Louisiana.

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Mormon missionaries gather in city seeking converts

Five men visiting from Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Argions have been in the city for a month aiming to secure converts. They are appointed by Jos. F. Smith, president of the Mormon church in Salt Lake City.

Utaa Wyoming Idaho Arigons Jos

Police Arrest Rev Mo Carney Again in Court Row

Police arrest Rev. Mo. Carney again as legal observers report an appeal of a $10 fine. Attys Lettimore and Lotivier addressed a mass meeting in front of the city hall after adjournment, causing Baptist delegates to mistake the minister for the attorney. Lettimore said he left the porch room promptly and was not present at the outside meeting.

Fe Mh Goldly Court Yustertay Thean Altosney Lotiviere Corporation Court Baptist Delegans Lettimore Eporch

Piles Cured Claim With Pazo Ointment Offer

Pazo ointment allegedly cures itching burning and protruding piles in 6 to 44 days with a money back guarantee. Ad promotes Helio trope and Choctaw flours and lists a distributor at 419 Mainayo QT Burrett Co. and Theo Artat Orchestes. Open to the public with details unclear.

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