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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1907

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Swamp-Root Promises Kidney Relief Warns of Dangers

An advertisement urges readers to use Swamp-Root for kidney, liver, and bladder issues, claiming it relieves back pain and urinary symptoms. It warns of Bright’s disease and kidney trouble, offers sample bottles and a book, and directs readers to Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, Bi ny h ampton NY, with a Sunday newspaper nudge.

Nature Lama Aly Biendad Dr. Wilmer & Co Biyghamton San Antonio

New York Wins Major Kant Art Collection Sale

New York will receive the Kant art collection after a Paris syndicate paid over 6 million dollars. Principal treasures were bought by J. P. Morgan, Benjamin Altman, the Huntington estate, and B. A. Widener. Altman acquires the largest piece, the famed "Pilate washing his hands."

New York Kant Paia J. P. Morgan Benjamin Allman Huntington Estate B.A. B. Widener Altman Beverald Hambrand Webster

Fire dancer drops dead on stage in New York venue

An American fire dancer, Puriutas tte dive cancer, collapsed from an apoplexy attack on stage at the Apollo theater in New York. The performer, a California native, was described as graceful and widely known in both this country and Europe.

New York Bertin Puriutas Apollo Theater Lgusschort Mauy Papink Wawan Shia Your Deville Europe

Johnson City State Bank to Resume Operations Next Month

State Bank Superintendent Love announced Thoms Shearon of Danny will be special agent in charge of Johnson City State Bank which suspended operations a week ago. The bank may resume business next month as the agency reviews its situation and permits.

Speahal Wieh Austin Tex State Bank Love Today Thoms Shearon Danny Johnson City

Roosevelt and Bryan Confer in Washington Private Office

President Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan conferred for half an hour in the White House private office today. A garbled Washington scene notes discussions amid November frost and hints at policy concerns.

Waatitiigton Roony al Tad Wr. Bryan White Hogue

MAY REDUCE TEXAS GUARD TO A BRIGADE

An import annt conference of officers of the Texas National Guard was held to discuss reducing the Texas National Guard from a division to a brigade. The adjutant general's department hosted the meeting and talked of a successor to Major General Way H Stacy with General Thomas Scurry of Dallas likely to take over. Attending officers included General Newton Steely Hulen Scutter and several colonels.

Tex Texas National Guard Adjutant General's Department Texas Natonal Guard Geveral Way H. Stacy Thomas Scurry Dallas Stacy Scurry General Newton, Steely Hulen Scutter Coronels Hutchlings Townsend Lyon Brynes Delmar

Texas Cotton Crop Estimated at 1 987 885 Bales

Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Milner announces a 1907 cotton crop estimate of 1,987,885 bales. The figure uses ginners reports from the federal government and compares November ginning percentages with prior years to support the projection. It also lists Bale totals for Navewasdor 1, including 1,137,010 standard bales and 52,530 round bales.

Austin Vox Milner Texas Miler Department of Agriculture

Secretary Crangford Drowns Self in Potginas River

Waanington authorities search the Potginas river for the body of Lieutenant Joh W. Crangford, Dow ayn secretary, who vanished yesterday after rumors of an act of self harm. Police say a ferry ride from Alexandria was involved and a police boat search continues.

Waanington Potginas River Here Alexanfria Joh W. Crangford Admiral Dowayn Anltida Crawford Nim B.A Alten Eliot Andhor Alexamiria Allen Craveford

Purge Impurities with Stuart Calcium Wafers Trial Offer

Advertises Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a fast acting blood purifier for pimples, blackheads, eczema and scars. Promises free sample by mail to prove effectiveness within a week, with claims of safety and dramatic facial improvements.

Ig Binart Stuart S. Betd F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bidg Morgball Mich

Former Texan linked to old murder case

Wearst Leased Wire Goodwater Alabama November 28 A prominent Texas merchant named W Bullard is charged with killing 14 year old Charles Tammany in Dallas. Sheriff Trigg of Dallas authorities pursue the suspect who fled to Alabama after living in Central Alabama and running a farm and business. The prisoner claims self defense and faces trial.

Goodwater Ale W. Bullard Charles Tammany Trigg Dalla Texas Garey Bo Nallas Central Allerina Alabama Sherre Trigg

Rock Island to end night train service, Memphis area notice

A damaged dispatch reports Rock Island system will discontinue its male night train Nos 7 and the midnight service between Meninhis and Doxa after a conference led by President Winchell. The move follows a general drop in ridership tied to fascial trowbing, with officials deeming abolition a result of inspections.

Memphis Tenn Meninhis Abdamarilio Doxa Amlas Amlas, Haste Agence Winchell Mee Inlet

Watson May Again Lead Populists Meeting in St Louis

The Populist national committee plans a November 2 meeting in St Louis. Members and invited associates will discuss potential vice and platform decisions related to Tom Watson of Georgia.

Watson St. Louis Jamés Friends Ime Mage Tom Watson Georgia

Newspaper editor wounded in Kansas City office shooting

An editorial writer for the Kansas City Post shot two people in the Woodward-Ho l district near noon today in the private office of Post Publishing president Woodward. Managing Editor H J Groves was injured. Woodward grievously wounded and in critical condition.

Kansas City Bso Fehird & Hol Auras City Post Ahah Instowia Weninded Woodward Manana Whlia Wood Theater The Post Publishing Company J. Groves Groves

Russia Pays Debt to Japan for Prisoner Maintenance

London dispatch reports Russia settled its wartime debt to Japan by presenting a check for 32,302,200 to the Japanese embassy. The payment covers the sustenance of Russian prisoners held by Japan.

Russia London Nouv Japan

No Third Term for Roosevelt Calls Cabinet to End Political Activity

President Roosevelt sent letters to cabinet members urging federal employees under their jurisdiction to refrain from political activity aimed at his renomination. The move underscores the push to avoid a third term and preserve nonpartisan federal service.

Washington Roosevelt Roosevell

Historic Veramendi building scene of a robbery

A night-time break-in at a Soledad Street restaurant in the Veramendi building, one of San Antonio’s oldest, occurred around 8 o clock last night while the proprietress was away. About $1 was taken from a washstand. no clues were found by police by the morning report. Veramendi’s landmark status recalls Ben Milam and Bowie’s historic ties in the area.

Nnllied Veramendi Alamo Soledad Atvost Houston Verancon San

Wright Captures Two Prizes in Electrical Class

Martin Wright proprietor of 820 St Mary Street won two first prizes at the International Fair for his chandeliers boat display and for his electric heating apparatus. His exhibit attracted visitors to the main exposition building and was praised as among the finest of its kind. Wright has long operated in the electrical business and stocks a large range of appliances in the city.

Martin Wright St. Mary Street Ouu Wright

Maybe Somebody Has Fooled You in New York City Ambuckle Guo

Mysterious phrase appears in New York City streets as locals report a possible prank or misdirection involving the name Ambuckle Guo and social media chatter. Residents seek clarification amid confusion over the message’s origin and meaning.

Fort Sam Houston blacksmith dies after long service

P Wanaer Seffel a San Antonio resident and chief blacksmith at Fort Sam Houston for nearly 30 years died after a long illness. Survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters and two brothers. Funeral at 4 PM from the family home with burial at Cemetery No 6.

P. Wanaer Seffel San Antonio North Otreat Seffel Hag Tor Sem Houston Tivo

Walker Taman Leader in Atlanta Business Passes

Walker Taman, prominent Georgia financier and former Atlanta tone pal president, died early today from a heart attack attributed to old age. He was 78 years old and survived by his widow and two daughters. The obituary notes his extensive connections and influence in the state.

W. P. Inman Henrak Lar Atlanta Walker TP. Taman Atlanta Tone Pal Georgia

Auto plunges into deep ditch near West Commerce Street

A chauffeur in a large new towing car escaped serious injury after backing down a steep slope into a 12 foot excavation at West Commerce and Smith streets. The vehicle, owned by Mr Harper, could not be identified by directory or court house records, and remains at the bottom of the trench with only minor damage.

West Commerce Smith Streets Harper Court House

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