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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1907
Page
4
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s medicines noting all ingredients printed on wrappers and sworn accurate. It claims alcohol-free formulas using glycerine, touts benefits for dyspepsia mucous infections and chronic coughs, and warns against substitutes by unscrupulous dealers and physicians.
Attorney General Lightfoot says the state will not agree to any modification of the restraining order issued by Tide Calholm in the Pittsbird district court against the Security Oil Company of Beaufort and related corporations. Court action to modify remains unfiled as the state stands firm and asks the court to decide.
Henry Schneider, the well known figure, is slated to assume leadership of Coffee Cliath Restaurant amid a broader management reshuffle. Details of the appointment and potential strategic shifts are expected to be announced locally this week.
The piece cites Andrew Carnegie and a Washington speech on federal debt, with figures like Senator Yen and President Roosevelt invoked. It notes opposition to wartime funding and mentions northern and southern loyalties, reflecting a tense national stance on fiscal policy and distribution of funds.
A local paper reports alleged church remarks accusing white readers of involvement in a blacklist targeting Negroes. The piece describes a pastor addressing his congregation about policy and urging support for “white people” while warning against perceived threats to Crombie and other figures, amid claims of community tension.
Hayes, a state bank examiner, reports the northern banks are in excellent condition with ample money. The financial stringency has slowed cash outflow, but no liquidity issues. confidence is the key factor to restore.
Captain Rogers of the state ranger force received word from Sergeant Dibwell in Gan Augustine that three men have been arrested and transferred to the Nacogdoches county jail in connection with recent tragedies in Augustine county.
Brumby departed for Galveston to arrange quarantine inspections and then proceed to Mexico City for the inaugural conference of an international sanitary union. Delegates from Paul, Central and South America, Canada, and the United States will attend, with Dr. Drumby joined by Surgeon General Walter Wyman. The meeting aims to discuss major sanitary measures.
The state tax department received tax rolls from most counties in Texas on November 16 with the exception of Bexar, McLennan, and Garza counties. Chief clerk Topi notes no material change expected from the rolls, as the automatic tax band and valuations align with prior figures.
Special to The Light Austin reports a federal injunction hearing in December over the Pullman Company’s suit against the railway commission. The case seeks to enjoin the commission from enforcing its order requiring sleeping car equipment, with the trial set for December 16 before Judge Meek in the Southern District of Texas.
A Texas company will not challenge the Kennedy Act's constitutionality as upheld by the Supreme Court last Wednesday. The firm cites no further legal action and plans to comply with the ruling amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
The court held the law constitutional, but another company case faces appeal to the U S Supreme Court. In Austin, Texas, the treasury notes a clear clearinghouse role as warrants remain unpaid. Over 150,000 in foreign exchange converted to Austin exchange without cash, aiding liquidation of warrants despite strict cash limits. Depositories back the plan. 32,000 promised from state deposits, with further requests likely.
Montgomery November 16 The Senate passed night rate bills reshaping rail charges and regulating rates with minor opposition. The Carmichael provi sion bill for state reform moved to next week with a favorable senate report as the House adjourned for the day.
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a powerful stomach purifier. It claims instantly absorbed gas and impurities, fresher breath, improved appetite, and overall health benefits, with a free sample offer by mail from Start Co in Marshall, Michigan.
New York November 14 reports say banks are stronger than a year ago with reserves up and a flood of gold expected from Europe easing fears. The currency may rise as a $160,000,000 bond issue and bank actions push up liquidity, though market strains persist across railroads and mining shares. Gold and cotton trends show mixed movement as investors await further policy cues.
New York November 16 The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church reports that mission workers in the Far East and Africa, whose salaries are funded by the society, are facing delays cashing recently mailed Christmas checks due to the suspension of the Knieloghgcker Trust company. The secretary has mailed a letter to all 27,000 members explaining the situation. The society holds $26,000 in the trust account.
Officials gave no statement on the financial situation at West Texas Bank and related affairs. The latest reports say cash gradually improves, many cashier’s checks cleared, and most business houses in town opening as banking shipments reportedly arrive. A shipment of about 400,000 dollars in gold was said to be en route from New York, stored in strong boxes, awaiting receipt by the bank.
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