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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1907

Page

16

Roosevelt Bears Down on Louisiana Bear Country

President Roosevelt travels toward Stamboul station and reaches a camp on the Tensas River while thousands gather in Mast Carroll Parish. Hunters, including Ben Lilly, anticipate several days of bear hunting as weather improves and the president seeks a quiet rest with a trusted party.

Hearst Providence Memphis Mast Carroll Parish Roosevelt Stamboul Station Lake Providence Stamboul Gay Tensas River Stamboul Digo Ald Sec Trulla Louisiana Ross Ben V Lilly Matagorda County Texas Lilly United States Alrong Harry G. Carriso Tulane Mr. Lilly Mataforda County Sve Lily

Shooting Fatality In Georgia Family Defense Case

A 12yearold boy in Cardwell, Tarnott County, Dubin area killed his father and wounded his mother in a claimed defense incident. The youth reportedly beat his wife and child, then opened fire, injuring bystanders before fleeing the scene.

Hearst Dubin Cet Taehelt Cardwell Gon Tarnott Bue Hal

Chicago Wins Next Waterway Convention In 1910

Delegates decide the next Laketothr-Gmlf Deep Waterways meeting will be in Chicago after fetes and speeches by Governors from Arkansas North Dakota Nevada Oregon Wyoming and South Dakota. John L. Vance collapsed from apoplexy during remarks on the Ohio river valley and later rested at the Gayoso. A dinner followed with addresses by Williams Hoch Blanchard Patterson Barrett and others before delegates dispersed for home.

Hearst Memphis Tenn Chicago New Orleana Ilinois Netropolis Gulf Arkansas North Darkett Movida Oregon Wyoming South Dakota Mississippi Gulf Coast John L. Vance Columbus Ohio Ohio River Valley Rendeind Gayosy Wect John Sharp Williams Goye Erapers Hoch Kansas Blanchard Louisiana Patterson Enussipe John Barrett International Bureau of American Republics Inland Waterwhys Commission Rivers and Harbor A St. Lows Missouri River

Roosevelt hot hits river pilot Roosevelt hot hits river pilot

In Memphis Tennessee a steamboat named Fred Hartwee, whose pilot was suspended by President Roosevelt yesterday, accompanied the presidential party from Cairo. The vessel carried a Pittsburgh party and repeatedly pressed close, keeping near the president, blowing its whistles loudly and attempting to outrun other ships along the Mississippi.

Memphis Tenn Fred Hartwee Roosevelt Cairo Pittsburg Mississippi Alon

Oil Gusher Rumor Reaches New Caney

Borelal to The Tight Houston Texas October 1 reports a rumor of an oil gusher at New Caney. The message notes a party leaving Houston on the Hownton Hast and Weat Texas railroad with a 26 bale shipment.

New Caney Borelal Houston Tex Caney Ballee Texas

Crisis Looms as Telegraphers Strike Convoys Wednesday

News report from New York and Washington dated Oct 5 describes the Commercial Telegraphers' Union planning a noon Wednesday strike on private and leased wires. Daniel Ragsell signals use of all peaceful and other means to end the walkout, hoping railroad telegraphers join before Thursday. President Small of the union meets with President Gompers, with discussions of anti trust law actions and possible federal involvement noted.

New York Annonnesa Alts Reamurec Bva Tel Cataphers Lasuel Daniel Ragsell Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Unison Astor House United States Hearst Washington, D. C Bmall Telegraphers’ Union Gompers Offernis Bonaparte Mall Ald Nera Ua

Hackman Finds 4400 in Va Hack and Returns It

Bud Wilson, a resident of Vex, found four thousand four hundred dollars in a hack and promptly turned it over to the owner, a local citizen. The act highlights honesty in the community as authorities confirm the finder’s rightful match.

Bud Wilson Mackman

Plan horse show for Waifs school event in San Antonio

Under the San Antonio Riding club auspices a horse show benefit is planned for November 7 and 8 to raise funds for the Southwest Texas Juvenile school. Prominent riders have pledged to exhibit and an enthusiastic meeting of members, with Eleanor Brackenridge and others present, approved the plan. A society meeting and International club discussion are scheduled next Wednesday night to finalize arrangements.

San Antonio

Humble Oil Field Yields Big Well

A 500 barrel oil well was brought in at the Humble field today in Houston Texas. The discovery adds to the field’s production as operations continued to expand in October.

Humble Oil Field Bperial Houston Tex Humble

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Showers and cooler tonight with a parity-changy day. The high yesterday reached 68 degrees, and the prior day’s maximum was 8. Winds at 8 am were 4 miles per hour. Temperature records at the Weather Office compare with the previous year.

San Antonio At & Ollock

23 Serious Injured as Building Falls at Waterbury Rally

A North Ind Athlete club building collapsed during a republican rally in Waterbury. About 150 men were buried, 23 seriously injured, with rescuers digging through debris. Notable figures include John J. Sewell, Irving I. Chase, and Harry Dean among the injured. a kerosene lamp ignited amid the collapse and a fire followed before being brought under control.

Waterpury Gam North Ind Athlete Club Liie Yiewiing Seagerly Amouribesy Bart John J. Sewell Waterbury Irving I. Chase Conteellent Harry Dean Sewell Willy Firmen

Phone Gales Set For Nov 25 At Waco

Judge in the Fifty-fourth court today set a case for November 25 against General Manager J. L. Marnworth and Superintendent C. A. Gales of the Southwestern Telephone Company for alleged colorfal discrimination in telephone rates. Prospects say H. L. Pittengi has not been arrested.

Waco Wan Tex Scott Fifty-ourth Court Marnaworth C. A. Gales Southwesterm Rompney Prosmerit Pittengi

Engine Ploughs Through Crowd Killing Dozens At Chicago Station

A Lake Shore flyer crashed through a waiting crowd on tracks near Gary Indiana and Chicago, leaving seven known dead and many injured. Witnesses described bodies scattered along the embankment as the speeding engine plowed through a temporary platform where 100 to 160 people waited for a local train. Among the injured and dead were residents and travelers from Chicago and nearby towns. authorities pursued identifications as rescue teams searched the scene for survivors and clues about the driver’s actions.

Hearst Chicago Oct Gary Indiana Imaters Ditchas Lake Shore Railroad Chtono Wimeh Leward Enginger Tary Ghiesge Mt. Hinton Gamia Corr Wang Lake Shore Hur A. Geresty Fuor J. MM. Fortney Balthitorg & Ohio Railway Albert Stein Wlatt Stein Hunting Kewanee Murey Hospital Tod L. Schwartz Chicagay Morey Hospital

Baron Charged by a Mad Texas Steer

Special to The Light from Houston Texas details Baron Ishii being attacked by a mad steer near Deepwater during a Houston visit. A ranchman lassoed the beast after it charged the automobile, and the attack ended after multiple prods. Harvey T. J. Wilson, president of the Houston Automobile Club, and Consul Shimzu of Chicago were in the car as guests. The bull nearly tore the saddle from the horse as it sought the machine.

Houston Tex Baron Iiski Iis Deepwater A. US Inchbook Harvey T. J. Wilson Houston Automobile Club Baron Ishii Consul Shimzu Chicago

Mrs Dan Hanna 19 Wed A Third Time Rumor

Rumors spread across Cleveland and New York claim Daisy Gordon Hanna, divorced wife of Dan Hanna, will wed Franklin Petron next Monday at her Mamaroneck home. Report cites unverified gossip and links to Pelton divorce. Daisy Hanna previously married Mark Hanna and a prior husband.

Hearst New York Cleveland Dals Gordon Hanna Dan Hanna Franklin Petron Pelton Franklin Pelton Hanna

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