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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1907

Page

10

Roosevelt's River Highway Plan Urges National Action

President Roosevelt travels aboard the Alton steamer to Cairo and Memphis, urging expansion of a national river system. He warns that water highways, especially the Mississippi and its tributaries, are vital to commerce and must be developed with federal support to complement rail and Great Lakes routes.

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National Canal and Navy Policy Debate Amid Canal Progress

The address praises the Panama Canal project, noting health and progress in the canal zone, with annual outputs of giant shovels and projected completion in five to six years. It argues for a strong navy as essential to national security and asserts federal control over interstate commerce, especially railroads, to curb abuses and ensure unified, national policy.

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Glover Leaf Railroad Board Changes Brighten Alton Control

Chicago October 2 The old Chicago and Alton railroad passed under Standard Chemical interests with two new directors replacing Edward Harriman and James Stillman. Edwin C. Hawley and R A Jackson named to lead Clover Leaf once seen as Rock Island allies. Mather re elected. possible further resignations hinted at in New York. The Hawley Shoats syndicate appears in strong control with minimal contest for the replacements.

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Low Rates Announced for Katy Convention Travel

The Katy announces special round trip fares for several Texas events. Tickets for the mast masters of Texas in Fort Worth on November 12 and 13 are valid for return through November 21. Eastern Star gathering in the city sets sale from October 6 with return to October 5. Other group travels cover October 7 with return by October 17 and related sessions. details imprecise due to damaged text.

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Texas Cotton Region Report Summary

The fragment notes the Texas cotton region report with garbled entries. It references quantities and timing from a Meridian time frame and mentions financial figures tied to owed amounts. The legible content is minimal and lacks concrete names, dates, or locations beyond generic regional identifiers.

Weather Summary From Local Forecaster Allen Eublid

The belt region’s weather is generally fair with temperatures near normal Then an unclear line mentions yesterday and a brief remark by Allen Eublid of the U S Weather Bureau The readable portion provides no specific dates or locations beyond a generic forecast note

Weather Notes Predict Showers and Cooler Weather

The forecast indicates fair overall conditions with near normal temperatures. A broad disturbance west of the Mississippi suggests a developing low pressure system bringing showers and cooler air to the southwest, with tonight and Thursday showing the likely period of rainfall and a drop in temperatures.

Mississippi

Torrential Rains Flood Italian Valley Amid Flood Warnings

Yavin Italy reports torrential rains flood the Cini valley causing damaged bridges and widespread disruption. Citizens endure disaster conditions with warnings of flood hazards and health concerns including headaches and neuralgia amid the ongoing deluge.

Yavin Italy

Austrian Emperor Confined to Bed in Vienna

Obituary notice reports Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph II, age sixty, confined to bed after an illness described as not serious by physicians. Funeral planned from 8 North Gherry Alley on Thursday, October 3, with attendance invited by friends. Also includes unrelated local ads for lumber and building materials.

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Pole Seekers Aim for Pole Route From Arctic Region

The American expedition led by Cook’s command arrived at Smith’s Sound after leaving in July for the Arctic. They plan to cross Bolmer Island in spring and attempt a major pole route by the Pater OMe route, signaling ongoing polar exploration efforts. The item also notes an advertisement for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, with a standard drug act disclaimer.

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Rexgr Dre Co. opens with burial permits noted

Burial permits list Teigler F. Palvin aged 6 days died October 2 at 74 West Houston Street with interment at Latra Texas. Infant Milguerita Perez died October 1 at 112 North Lareda. Perfesto Chevano aged 40 died October 1 at 120 San Fernando Avenue. Max Shwarts, 21, died October 7 at San Fernando cemetery. Southwestern Tanne Diverment at St Joseph's cemetery. Bexar Drug Co open all night with immediate delivery and prescription specialty.

Teigler F. Palvin Houston Street Latra Texas Milguerita Perez North Lareda Street Intameni i

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