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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
1
Directors urged closing shops and urged employees to attend the second San Antonio day, the biggest ever. Mayor Callaghan declared a city holiday and most city officials joined the crowd inside the grounds. Courthouse also on holiday with county officials out in force to swell attendance.
Major Buell, the local U S weather observer, reports hope for clear sunshine remaining at the fair but warns of a developing low pressure area in the western Rio Grande valley that could bring rain to San Antonio. By 1 am the sky had turned cloudless to threatening as Patathoon clouds altered.
Women received prizes in the Madan Textile Department at the Fairy International Fair. Restdmitting specimen won first by Mrs. R. 36 Fairy and second by Mrs. L. C. Hac jlopy for sewed specimen. First prize in another class went to MM A. M. Bonnett and second to Mrs. F. M.
A San Antonio parent reports seven years of night kidney leakage in a 12 year old girl after fever. Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. were bought at Bexar Drug Co. and restored full control of secretions. Price 51 cents. agents tour the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
A fragmented listing of prize winners and participants in lace handwork, crochet, embroidery, and related textiles. Named contestants include Mrs. F. M. Swift, Mrs. J. C. Huckstep, Mrs. L. C. Huckstep, Mrs. W. S. Howard, Mrs. A. J. Bennett, Mrs. M. M. Jester, Joe Shelly, Mrs. S. Miller, Mrs. J. O. Huckstep, Mrs. Hugh Morgan, Mrs. A. G. Traylor, Miss Rose Lieda, Miss Louise Maart, and others, with awards for silk quilts, Battenberg curtains, point lace infant caps, Honiton lace, and assorted lace centerpieces.
Last evening the Tan's Fireworks Co presented the Eruption of Vesuvius and the Carnival of Naples as the lead attraction at the fair grounds. A two part display with high wire and aerial acts followed. No admission after 6 o'clock for the remainder of the week. the double fireworks program will be shown each night.
Senor Albino Nancio in charge of the Mexican exhibit led a busy setup after the delayed display arrived at the grounds yesterday. The exhibit includes Tabasco woods grains beans corn and other cereals along with various plants of interest for fair visitors.
Aips Greet Sec ond leads in the saddle horse contest held before the fair offices at noon. Eight horses faced Pratt nywners wy in the event with C. TD from Mexico, Missouri noted as timer.
The best gaited mare event awarded a second prize to Ralph Green for the Diack mare five years old. LM Monseos of Smithton presided as judge. prize money for the principal winner was $200. A large crowd attended as gaited animals demonstrated varied gaiety. Association representatives meet tonight at 9 at Hot Weltz to plan next year’s fair. Attending directors from Houston, Travis County, Beatmont, Fort Worth, Dallas, Louisiana, San Antonio, and international delegates from Mexico will discuss plans and potential dates for 1908 fairs and may announce early dates for the San Antonio fair.
Mrs J M Vance in charge reports about 50 entries for tomorrow's baby show with 15 to 20 more possible in the afternoon. Judging starts 10:30 AM on the gallery floor east side. entries close 10 AM. Mrs Vance and Olas H Bailey of The Daily Light name three judges this afternoon.
Special report from Honaton Texas dated November 8 describes a young Black girl burned to death in a fire at the W A Peacock residence. Firemen and two Western Union operators try to reach her. the body was recovered charred.
Ohio oath by J F Cheney of P J Cheney & Co declares commitment to buy 100 dollars per non curing catarrh case. Notary A W Gleason validates December 1886. Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and advertised by P J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with druggists selling the product.
An old remedy urges quick cold cure with Virgin Oil of Pine mixed with glycerin and whisky. A teaspoonful every four hours is recommended, with Cinchona tincture as an alternative. Ingredients marketed as pure and labeled under a Wood and Tariff Act serial number, prepared by Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati.
Hamburg firm J. P. Moeller suspended, with assets around 500000 and liabilities estimated 1750000 to 2000000. Major Hamburg and German banks and English firms reportedly involved amid stock speculation. The firm stocked shellac resins wax used by churches, and also manufactured handles for Rusals. Berlin banks Dresdener and Deutsche losses linked to the failure. Dispatch notes Krohn Thelnalzett export firm suspended in Hamburg.
WM Logan national bank examiner in charge of Woods National Bank returns to the city. Books of depositors are being balanced and a full statement of the bank’s condition and prospects for resumption is expected soon.
Results list the five furlong race winner Weating Consort at 3 to 1 with Hrd Hoh second and Thursley third, time unreported. The second race of five and a half furlongs sees Nash Buckingham 2 to 1 winner Antera with Ad Hieb 5 to 1 third and second place unlisted, time 1 25 1 4. In the seven furlongs race Burban at even money winsTea Tony II is runner up at 7 to 1 with Dr Young at 1 to 1 third.
The San Antonio home of Prank E H Collis at 1726 Huckleberry Street turned from joy to tragedy as his grandson arrived from Houston. Collis, aged 60 and employed on Government Hill, died at 5 o clock after feeling ill during the visit. He was a Mason, a Knights Templar and Shriner, and is survived by his widow Mary J Gollisy and three children Nellia Cart ridge Estelle Taster Victor of Houston.
C A Sages files a $10,000 wrongful death suit against San Antonio Sewer Pipe Co alleging a car used for hauling clay near a public highway attracted children and, when moved, caused fatal internal injuries to his seven year old son in October 1906. The filing cites negligence in allowing cars to remain accessible to children.
Gol. FL town soldier returns from the east and registers at the Menger hotel with a Galveston party visiting the fair. Milton K. Hickox from Dallas joins guests at the Menger while J G Ambroge from Houston makes headquarters there. Local agency announces Oring Laxativa Frat Syrup distributed by Bexar Drug Co. Also notes seat sale Saturday for Grace George at Potchernick's.
Five major thefts rocked San Antonio with break ins near the police station. The Dillloug Grocery store on Military Plaza saw a safe blown open and 1600 dollars stolen along with checks. Ballard, a visiting carpenter, was robbed of 200 dollars. G Dodketk and Tom Marvis residences also reported loot. A pattern of thieves fleeing after accidents appeared in each break in.
A jumble of ads and notices mentions Potchernick's and Grace George seats, with a note on Japan limiting foreign labor and a general push for early orders. It references a Mexican band playing Thursday night, plus club and committee mentions and various stray phrases about foreigners and labor.
An odd scene unfolds in a federal court where a merit test is described as a makeshift classroom. The report notes 41 applicants with 15 women and no Black applicants, reflecting on the unusual juxtaposition and limited representation.
Fragmentary text lists names and brands such as Burnett Ga and Grace George with scattered words like Bexar Drug and Thanksgiving. No clear event, date, or location is discernible to form a coherent news item or outcome.
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