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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
12
Visitors from out of town attend the fair despite threatening weather. Attendance held steady this morning and the grand stand filled this afternoon as the event continued.
Consul Anrlmo Ornelas says many Mexicans were unable to attend the fair due to lack of exchangeable currency, limiting travel to the United States. He notes the fair will still boost San Antonio and state reputation as visitors praise the handling and hospitality. Prominent Mexican visitors expressed strong interest in the American exhibits and commercial prospects.
The account notes widespread attention and promising reviews of the fair, with attendees likely to spread word home. Officials expect the event to attract more people from the republic next year, signaling strong post fair momentum.
Horses of several classes were judged at the fairgrounds by E B Smith Fred Wood and T QO Evans. CG V Evans and company won all the mizes in the Suffolk. FE G Smith judged. Stallions aged three to nine years were evaluated. G Parks won first for stallions three to five years. L M Clark won first prize for two year stallions with Gailey Brothers second. G Parks earned first for fillies three years and over English breed. T Q Evans awarded first prize to Fort Horse and Mule company. S Bell judged French coach class with S Turner first for four year old stations. German coach Robert Ross won first prize.
J Flood Walker won the gold medal for the best exterior of a public building and received a diploma for the best exterior of a residence. First prize in the five room cottage class went to H L Scott & Co. Ambrose G Dyer won in amateur landscape, with F M Hagner and FP H Haxner (father and son) awarded.
A natural gas blast at 103 Elm Street Pittsburg injures about 26 people and destroys the dwelling. Firemen suffer severe burns. fatalities include Mrs. Sarah Grossman and Jacob Berserman blown through the roof. Fire officials report gas leaking from a kitchen stove overnight. windows shattered and plaster fell on neighbors.
At the fair grounds the ostrich exhibit draws crowds as the notable novelty. Visitors learn the birds can serve as domestic animals, useful in harness and under saddle, while the attraction remains more popular than other midway features.
The gathering meets at Bunce and Chestnut streets with delegates from across the state attending. Rev. Ernest Scham of Houston named chief secretary and C. Z. Meter of Henrietka named assistant secretary. The Young People's Alliance holds its convention tonight with several addresses. The business sessions conclude Saturday, with many delegates staying Sunday. Bishop Spreng spoke last night on the subject Seers.
Washington D C Nov 15 The government begins its presentation in the trial of Mrs Bradley Max Brown son of the man she killed testified but his statements were not decisive District attorney Baker seeks police details of a confession claimed to have been made after the arrest alleging she thought it would not be used against her The defense plans to argue lack of responsibility at the time of the shooting and will open with Mr Hoover outlining the evidence for the confession claim.
In Chicago a former Chicago National Bank president John R ish faced a lengthy trial as 500 books were examined slowly. An afternoon fire alarm from the fair grounds drew police and fire units, but the blaze at a hamburger stand was extinguished before responders arrived. damage estimated at $1.50.
A RO report from the West Texas Bank and Trust and Woods National Bank receivers notes investigations progress and potential public statements soon. The telegraph lists engineers Joseph Hendry and Joseph Young among the select, along with firemen and messengers. a former employee was hurt and sent to Montreal for treatment.
The lone representative for Mr Lytle in court faced a jury at 3 o clock. Leyte is charged with a license violation and illegal sale of railroad tickets. A $200 fine may be imposed if found guilty. City Attorney Garza and Davies lead the prosecution with Litt Tarleton and Yamp for the defense.
In Saulte Ste Marie Michigan on November 11 a Canadian Pacific Express No 8 crashed into a bagging wheel at Chalk River. The accident left eight people killed and injured several others as the locomotive derailed and cars toppled. Rescue crews worked through the night.
In corporation court this afternoon the trial of W J Lytle Anally began after a lengthy session where defense and prosecution agreed to proceed despite the absence of defense counsel from Tarleton & Camp. The proceedings opened at about 2:60 o'clock.
On December 9 civil service examinations will be held in the federal building to select eligibles for assistant printers at the Naval Academy Annapolis. The position pays 490 a year and is open to anyone over 16. December 11 exams will test cataloguers for the Bureau of Education and engineers for service in the Philippines. The Forest Service also seeks more men with an exam on December 16 to fill vacancies.
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