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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
12
The excerpt presents a humorous exchange between a querulous wife-to-be and Mr Gufty with garbled dialogue and playful mispronunciations. A Chicago News item follows, featuring a child’s joke about tolls and a punchline about criminals, told by a narrator and Pa.
In The Gap Harlem area known as Five Points a feared fence named The Weasel shelters a deadly plot. His daughter Rena schemes with him to seize a fleeing thief after a jewel heist then kills him to shield their crime. The duo flee with money and a forged alibi as danger darkens the tenements.
Inside the capitol a vast alter and overhauled interior reveal 430 rooms 479 windows 14 ball tubs 13 motors and 200 horsepower of machinery. The article notes extensive upkeep since a congressional announcement and calls attention to the grand scale and aging condition of the building.
The piece notes Joseph Cannon’s long service in the House and highlights his 1892 defeat by Colonel S. T. Busey of Urbana amid a strong war-hero campaign. Cannon won back the seat in a close race, ran once more, and has since faced little serious opposition.
A fragmentary Pur News item notes a man warned against bathing in a river mouth for alligators. He swims neck deep, asks how to know, and the guide answers in a broken way that there are sharks and alligators nearby. The tale hints the area is no place for them.
Nearly three thousand homeseekers and investors, including capitalists from the north, arrived by Katy, International and Great Northern, and Southern Pacific trains to tour South West Texas. They viewed the Alamo, suburbs, military post, and missions while leaders like S. G. Langston and Turner joined the trip. The group plans further tours to Brownsville and Victoria counties, with mixed impressions and hopes for investment.
At the International Pate association meeting Assistant General Manager Smith and General Passenger Agent George F Lipton of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad will discuss train services for the gap between the city and fair grounds. The railroad plans ample cashes tide and regular trains from the passenger station on Aronsts and Plures streets to serve the occasion.
Fort Worth officials obtained an injunction against ticket scalpers tied to the San Antonio & Aransas Pass line. General Passenger A G Tailon announced the move stating the railroads would publish reduced rates for races next week to curb scalping at the fair. The warning implied probeulion would be met with railroad fare caps to ensure fair pricing during events.
Plans for a San Antonio to Brazos Santiago railroad scheme outlined by Colonal Uriah Lott and associates aim to form a chartered company to build a 200 mile main line with branches to Midalga Refugio Bee and related counties. Survey starts soon with line from San Antonio to Brazos Santiago and branches north toward Eagle Pass and Oakville with multiple short legs, estimated at 170 miles and 80 miles, plus a northern Nueces county link to Arkansas Pass. Owners along the main line will subscribe at $1 per acre, totaling about 1500 dollars per section.
Vice President and General Manager Leroy Trice of the International Great Northern railroad takes a prolonged leave of absence for rest. George L Noble, assistant general manager, will discharge Trice’s duties. Noble is seasoned and capable, and will oversee headquarters operations during the absence.
Fort Worth business leaders vow swift court action to obtain an injunction against ticket brokers. Officials plan to close brokers and curb scalping in the city.
J M Warrison Southern western passenger agent Houston visits city to promote company interests. Officials from Southern Pacific announce a major excursion to U P for October 18 bull fights and season opening in Mexico. George F Lupton San Antonio & 2 Pass RR returns from Houston after meeting with passenger agents. Jules Sirigser Mexic Con teal travels with company representatives. W B Charlson St Louis Chicago reports weather and coal price trends. Tickets pegged Pearsall to San Marcos valid October 13 return. W Y Allen Great Northern passenger agent to attend Dallas meeting. George H Torie freight agent Great Northern reports activity along the line and San Antonio business. Go McManus Illinois Central commercial agent Dallas headquarters seeks rail business in the territory. Percy Morrow Louisville & Nashville traveling freight agent Houston visits city. Ibby San Antonio & Pacific railways general manager in city en route to Dallas for a regional meeting of the General Managers association. Several important agenda items expected at the association meeting Stewie M F
A fragmented timetable listing departures and arrivals from Sunset Station on multiple routes. It notes connections at Basle and various points including Houston Galveston and New Orleans, with times ranging from early morning to late night. The garbled OCR preserves station names such as Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Austin Houston and Galveston, plus several intermediate stops and express links.
John Glyte Luwts of 277 MelKinley Drive San Ablol enters the juvenile audition at the hooded building. Lieutenant Smith now presides at Qiolee charge and expects larger attendance by Saturday. Bad breath remedy promoted by NM Drug Co to remove the breath cause priced at 50 cents plus Tea or Tablets. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for strength after illness.
Funeral notice for Mrs Jace Wohlruth widow of Bir Jacob Wohlarth announces funeral from the tute renidoure 180% North orestreet tomorrow Friday at 1 o'clock and from St Joseph s Catholic church at 4 30 October 4 Interment in City Cemetery No 4 complete lines of eyorling goods Alo Tenge
Seven carpenters wanted. Apply to Builders Construction Co. Auction sale Saturday October 20 at 111 Woodward Place. Iron loads dressers commodes sideboard dining table chairs rockers rugs gas plates and more. From Doter Avenue to Woodward Place batt black waste Foote, auctioneer.
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