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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1907

Page

8

Bailey Welcome Sees Loyalists Rally at Menger Hotel

Crowds fill the Menger Hotel for Senator Bailey's Austin reception as supporters from Was Worl to North and Southweet attend. Delegates, lawmakers, and officials including B Cooper, C B Colquitt, G Te Tursess, J G Inemy, Dayton Mose, and many others arrive, while committees prepare seating and parade routes for the speakers. The scene blends political backing with a literary tease from The Vagabond magazine, outlining Willan A. Cocke’s Joseph Edward Bailey tale and Bailey opposition.

Bailey Menger B. Cooper Beaumont C. B. Colquitt Austin George Te Tursess Gonzales John G.iney Mueces County Dayton Moses Burnet W. A. Palmer San Marcos James B. Lucy Cty Marshal Rot Barker Thi Heth Legislaures Oflce DE Tite Comptroller Rimery ©. Salth Denton Clarence Martin Fredearickshire T. & Wade Sam WW Hopkins Corpus Chris Tobe Woods Victoria Sherif Robert Dayton Moseae Alc Lornay Burnett Canny Beethoven Ha Phi Qommiiteas Rommitine Selves O'Gluck San Antonio Senaor J. W. Bailey Magasine Willan A. Cocke Joseph Edward Bailey Metars Cocke Dailey Price Hatley Standard and Waters Pierce Senate Batley University of Mississippi

Taft Sails for Home on Dec 7

Washington reports Secretary Taft, who arrived at Viadivostok, will travel home aboard the steamship President Grant leaving Hamburg December 7 for New York. Taft plans no stop in Paris or Berlin en route, and Mrs Taft is expected to remain in Europe briefly. The secretary cites important business at home as the reason for not visiting those capitals.

Washington Taft Wiidivastok Yeaatarday Major McIntyre Signsular Bureau President Grant Wamburg Germany New York Asia Europe Paris Taff Viagivostok Berlin Far East Sithar Thaen St. Petersburg Homburg

Fur dealer accused in New York fraud case

Chicago November 8 F B Waltee of 1 Deathma Street was arrested on charges of obtaining 6000 dollars worth of furs from Gastorn manufacturers under false pretenses. Police say Wolfen ran a business with 25 G Ewald Andemon Co and misrepresented himself to reach a reputable house.

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Twins death prompts $2000 suit against Western Union

In San Antonio in the Thirty-seventh district court E G Clavarrh sues Western Union Telegraph Company for $2000 claiming a telegram about his twin sons born in Matamoras Mexico was not delivered due to company negligence. He says he learned of the birth days later and both infants died before he could reach San Antonio. His wife suffers mental anguish over his absence at their funeral. Trial proceeds with jury selection underway.

Union Teesraph Talean Corr Yacy Clavarrd Mvo Song Western Tinton Glivarsi San Antonio Olavarti J. D. Childs Ile Fone Webb & Goeth C. Wicker Gus Drumgonle Stam Maverick Prani Feny W. J. Wannery S. Z. James Tripla R. Fartyberg Tt. W. Patton Peter Hooge Dave Kirkwood I. Betterton Wm. Kamweyer H. M. Sc

Grand Army Day At San Antonio Fair Draws Crowds

Reduced fares lure large crowds to the annual fair week events led by Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps sessions. Chaplain Dickson will be the orator, with band concerts, horse races, poultry shows, and a dramatic Pompeii fireworks display featuring Yenugius eruption.

Dickson Woman’s Relief Corps Paints San Antonio Samiay Potata Texas The Grand Army of the Republic Wotsn'y Relief Corps Fort Sam Houston Granada Beirur Temple Austrii Jarga Elass Noylites Praptilans Aid Bright Mls Pompeii Avenus Pom * Heli Lycia

Thousands Visit International Fair Amid Firework Display

Thousands from San Antonio and nearby towns attended the International fair yesterday, with a grand fireworks show over Paine's Bruntton and Vesuvius noted as one of the sky’s finest. Attendance reached about 12,000 despite limited track events, as concessions thrived and the main exposition buildings drew large crowds for Mexican exhibits and other attractions.

San Antonio Binat Mexico San Antonia Ats San Ane Tonio Tor Republic Napa Habtos Rangvening

Traveling Men Plan Full Program At Fair Next Saturday

A meeting of the Traveling Men's association decided that next Saturday's program would be carried out in full with all members expected to attend. The group discussed extending the fair by a few days if management agrees, but no consensus was reached on lengthening the event.

Aysinegg Fil Traveling Men's Association Ap Thera Puslnens Falr Aloa Maltar

PRESS ASSOCIATION MEETS AT THE FAIR SESSION

The Southern Texas Press held a session in the Main building auditorium with J. W. Canada as chair and WA Palmer of San Marcos presiding. Committees were formed on Constitution and by laws, Program, Transportation, and Organizations for the next meeting during the carnival. About 50 people attended, including many out of town newspaper writers from southwest Texas.

Southern Texas Noch Foray J. W. Canada Palmer San Marcos J. J. Sullivan C. J. Lelman Fred Logan H. G. Wend W. A. Balmer W. J. Mew Meer John B. Garrington Horace Shelton Hanston Nealy F. G. Huntress George McQuain W. L. Hoetgen Vories P. Brown Payson Arden J. A. Munro Bb, Bailie Dallas A. W. Uarerong Mary Jane

Travel Outlook: Railroads Predict Heavy Holiday Traffic

W A Kelland of the Katy predicts strong holiday travel with excellent business by the old states and Texas. He notes improvements in San Antonio and forecasts rapid revival of settled financial activity, with standard off home rates for the southeastern states and new rates for other points.

W. A Kelland Katy Cone

Sunset Station Rail Time Table and Connections

A fragmented timetable lists departures from Sunset Station on East Commerce Street with various routes and connections. It references trains to Houston Galveston Victoria Cuero Corpus Christi San Antonio Fort Worth and St Louis among others with arrival and departure times and notes about connections and intermediate points. The text includes misreadings of station names and times, indicating a dense historic rail schedule with multiple lines and destinations.

Mexican Central appoints J. N. Galbraith as general manager

News reports J N Galbraith former assistant general manager of the National Lines of Mexico and Tehuantepec National railway chief has been named general manager of the Mexican Central system with headquarters in Mexico City. The post was vacant since February after Strner’s resignation. Galbraith has spent 29 years in Mexico’s rail industry starting as division superintendent.

J. N. Galbraith National Lines of Mexico Dad Antil Tehuantepec Naonal Railway Mexican Central System City of Mexico Strner Galbraith Relcoad Republic

Railroad Notes Highlight Tests and Personnel Across Texas Routes

Rail traffic shifts due to bridge damage on the Navidad prompt two hour Houston to San Antonio delays while repairs expected by evening. Katy officials and several railroad agents including Hawley, Callahan, Sperry, Walt, and others tour Texas routes, meeting cattlemen and reviewing mining interests as travel slows beyond 100 miles.

Houston Othe Waco Pintatiaamt Eagle Lake Ino Bridge Navidad San Antonio

Sap layoffs hit sixty five at Youkurm shops

Sixty five men have been laid off at the Sap Youkurm shops affecting workers from all departments, with cordial greetings noted from old-time friends as the layoff action proceeds.

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Postpoke Federal Court Term Possibly Delayed to January

Attorneys with cases set for the San Antonio term ask Judge Maxey to postpone the opening to the first Monday in January. Holiday disruptions and difficulty securing jurors and witnesses are cited as reasons for the request. A court order and formal notice are anticipated from Judge Maxey within days.

Federal District Court San Antonio Campbell T. S. Maxey Maxey

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