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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1907

Page

5

Collision Promoters Arrested Over Locomotive Collision

Connellys and Gottstein face embezzlement affidavits after a collision between two railroad engines at the fair grounds. Bail set at 1600 each. preliminary hearing scheduled next Saturday. The defendants deny wrongdoing, claim Gottstein as a partner and seek due payments from gate proceeds.

M. A Z. $. Connelly Fair Grounds Wilkeng Frank Goldstein J. &. Connelly Gottetelm Wiete Gottstam Multstein Connellyy

Leotowatchie Racing Chaos at Gar Growds Afternoon

Crowded Gar grounds witnessed a chaotic Leotowatchie meet as a riderless horse Satisella fearlessly trotted the track twice causing delays. Heats ran heavy track with no trotting races. results list Worry Waterloo Dorothy Duncan Old Dominedt Hattie Gavett Luke's Thrinish plus times around 1 06 and 1 08.

Gar Satisella Garg Leotofiatehle Waterloo Nae Griesbank Dorothy Duncan Fed Tracy Old Dominedt Mme Ville Hattie Gavett Nisa Delmonte Luke's Thrinish

White Hand Society Forms to Oppose Black Hand Crime

Chicago leaders and societies unite to wage a crusade against the Black Hand. A goal of raising $10,000 accompanies plans to pressure officials and bolster police efforts, with prominent figures and Italian authorities involved in the coordinated campaign.

Chicago Chisago White Hand Society Noctetivs Ee Dela Trimaeria Ty Vitiny Chamber of Commerce Guido Sabetta Che White Hand Utage Ur. O. Vonila Pon Busee Poles Department Italans Attorny Healy Gampieil Thompson ¥. Porter United States Ice J. Stuard Jammer A. W Italy

Alleged Boddlers Facing the Court in St Louis Trial

In St Louis on November 18 the trial of Jed W Priesmeyer and Fre Wagner, indicted as members of the house of delegates on bribery charges, began in criminal court. The case marks the first to proceed under the present grand jury hoodie investigation. Barclay Andrews and his friend Wagner, returning from Devil's River ranch after two weeks, report successful hunting with several deer and ample small game.

St. Louis Jed W. Priesmeyer Fre. Warner House of Delegates Barclay Andrews Mr. Wagner Mr. Andrews Devil's River Ranch

Directory Peek Sees San Antonio Pop May Hit 100000

J A Appler, compiling this year’s city directory, says early territory covered suggests San Antonio’s population will surpass 100000. Last directory put the figure at 86000, and many awaiting the new edition fear disappointment if the target falls short.

City OF San. Antonio Whiih J. A. Appler Ehough San Amonio

San Antonio Fair Offers Free Admission for Children

The San Antonio Light announces a Children’s Night with free admission for every child on Saturday. Shows cost reduced tickets and many concessions offer half price with coupons printed in the newspaper. Coupons start tomorrow and must be saved for the fair day.

San Antonio Tha Mall Matson

Wife Searches Pockets Court Divorce Granted

Lawrence Massachusetts November report: Judge Sanborn grants David Walker a divorce after his wife persisted in going through his pockets at night despite his remonstrances. The court views her intrusion on his personal writings as cruel conduct.

Lawrence, Masa Beamsie David Walker Sanborn

Houston Hunters Escape From Depths of Etin Bayou

A seven member hunting party in Houston faced a near disaster when their craft was swept into Etin Bayou. They rode a collapsed bridge as floodwaters rose to seventeen feet. Henry Mita and Gat Johnson hailed from the local crew as leaders amid the perilous ride to safety.

Houiston Tex Etin's Bayou Alameda Bridge Vale Trenry Mita Gat Johnson

Houston Bankers Consider Scrip Issue Tonight

Special to The Light from Houston reports bankers will meet to decide on issuing scrip in denominations from 1 to 1 dollar. They discuss issuing 10 percent of capital and surplus, about 760000 dollars, to cover mediate emergency needs.

Houston Tex

Local Weather Report for San Atlanto and Surroundings

Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with likely showers on Friday. Morning low around 44 and previous day high near 60. Light morning wind at about 4 miles per hour. General national forecast to be continued on page ten.

San Atlanto Fidaday Poe At & Veluel Ik Emperaluver

Catholic-Protestant Marriage Prohibition Issued

In Montreal Archbishop Bruehost issues pastorate prohibiting Catholic-Protestant marriages within his district citing a recent papal encyclical. The directive aims to enforce discipline across parishes and affects local Catholic couples planning to wed.

Montreal Bruehost

Woman on Trial For Murder Of Former Lover

Mrs Bradley faces a second week of testimony in Salt Lake City as defense witnesses from Washington join the case. Reporters and police eye her demeanor at the scene, aiming to cast doubt on her responsibility for the killing of former lover Arthur Brown.

Washington

Bond issues 360000000 and 100000000US Panama bonds debated

New York bankers generally back Secretary Cortelyou's plan to issue 360 million in Panama bonds and 100 million in certificates of indebtedness to ease currency strain. Opinions range from praise by Vanderlip and Morton to caution from Henry Clews who questions legality and favors more conscience over credit. In London, the announcement spurred market relief as prices covered and optimism rose in response.

New York Core Telyou Lssue Titiki Honda Prudce Bante France Leste M. Shaw Carnegie Trust Company Treasury Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank Paul Morton Equiteable Life Assurance Society J. Edward Simmsons Fouth Nation Bank Wm. A. Nash Com Exchange Band Gortelyow England Vimnen Germany Henry Clews Glows London Washington Panama United States Unqith The Stock Exchange Cortelyou

Bailey to Speak in San Antonio Prompts Packed Reception

Texas congressman Joseph Weldon Bailey will address a large San Antonio audience tonight at Beethoven Hall after an informal reception at the Menger hotel. Governor Campbell may be discussed amid Dallas affair fallout as politicians stream in from across the state to hear Bailey and Halley, with the crowd expected to be sizable.

Idee Joseph Weldon Bailey Congress Texas San Antonio Beethoven Tal Campbell Tms Dallas Batley Cocke Austin Ant Bailey Bailey Halley Callaghan Seuntor Baller North Texas Fits City Menger Occa

Weather forecast hints at rain but not much colder

Major Buell predicts rain may occur but temperatures will not fall significantly. A Pacific storm aims for the southwest and could reach the area, with forecaster noting no strong cooling signals and only scattered chances of rain.

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Connellys Leotowatchie Wanker ITS Omesaa Atplar Ambur Ano Frank Fury Houston Hunters Dacida Bond O. K Strangly Gainesville Bank of Tnngland Buell Shawere Loma Pacific
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