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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
10
Paris reports Secretary of War visits Japan and the fringe of the Far East amid Roosevelt speech and sensational phrases in early American papers. French papers focus on the topic but do not reach a common view on U.S. Japan relations.
Acute tensions are noted though danger seems limited as London markets stay heavy in sympathy with New York. The debate over sending the American battleship to Europe draws multiple papers, with Roosevelt and Tuttalds speeches printed and mixed reactions from diplomats and traders. Japanese securities stay strong while some U.S. and British observers minimize immediate war risk.
City officials mull the written opinion from Attorney Davies on enforcing the ticket scalping ordinance. Fort Worth acts to curb scalpers while Katy announces reduced round trip fares to the fair. El Paso approves an ordinance banning scalpers, sparking debate among railroads over winter tourist rates and possible reductions to San Antonio travelers.
In New York on October 4 negotiations stall as steel rail manufacturers fail to meet the American Railway Association committee on chemical composition. Rail men seek lower phosphorus and higher carbon with a molten magnesium cap, prompting planned further meetings and two divergent reports at a general assembly called by 2. W. Gary.
The Southern Pacific announces a special train service between San Antonio and Victoria for the International Fair. From November, San Antonio will have double daily trains on the Victoria division. The Victoria departure is 6:50 am arriving San Antonio 11:30 am. Return trains depart Lie city at 7:80 pm arriving Victoria at 11:80 pm.
G Van Vleck, Southern Pacific manager based in Houston, traveled in his private car Texas with family and attorney JL June ox to inspect Dallas constructed depot improvements. He attended the Central Managers association meeting and praised the nearly completed waiting rooms and new furniture planned for passenger comfort.
A dated medical testimonial underscores parental duty to protect daughters from debility linked to overwork and poor diet. A Muscatine, Iowa girl recovered from illness after abandoning doctors and using Dr Williams Pink Pills, allegedly restoring appetite, vitality, and overall health. notes pills cure a range of conditions and are sold nationwide.
Patrons await the final room setup as painters finish and decorative work on the bis room is praised as tasteful. The room will open soon for public use and a large Houston event is planned. James A. Walter and W. H. Kim of Sunset Road’s legal department stayed at the Menger hotel during their Houston travel.
Railroad officials from B & O, I G N, Missouri Pacific, and other lines visit Houston and Dallas for departmental affairs. Agents travel west toward Bugle Pass and San Antonio for business and duties. Asynod meeting prompts reduced round trip fares on the International and Great Northern for October 9 and 16, valid for return to October 21.
Fol, a terrier owned by an Olney family, reportedly has an artificial tail. The tail attaches with a strap and can wag in any direction, though the dog appears to accept the device curiously and without complaint.
In Roscommon, Tish women who led the Hotere recall that ancient Ireland valued female warriors. Names such as Etsine Atfe Drefne and Ness appear as champions with links to Connaughts warlike leadership. The Lady Sealnach Buanand mentored Quenlainn and trained at a military academy in Scotland.
A lengthy weather bulletin notes excessive rain across parts of the belt with specific totals for Dodge City, St Louis, Oklahoma City, Memphis, and other towns. Forecaster Allen Bubig reports clearing trends in some areas while storms shift from the St Lawrence valley toward the midwest and Tennessee, with cooler temperatures and possible changes tonight into Saturday.
An ad-style claim asserts S. S. S. cures chronic sores by addressing blood impurities rather than external salves. It links sores to inherited taint, prolonged illness, and mineral medicines, promising deep blood cleansing and new flesh formation under The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
Allen Boell serves as a local forecaster with the United States Weather Bureau. He provides daily weather updates and storm warnings for the area, coordinating with regional meteorology offices to issue forecasts and advisories.
To Mr and Mrs W B Hart 224 Montana street October 2 a girl. To Mr and Mrs Maggie Prince 014 Sheat street October 2 a boy.
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