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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
1
The Hot Wells company will add a wing with 40 rooms to the present hotel and expand capacity to 190 guests. T. M. Putnam notes further improvements may come next summer to meet demand after last year drew over 2000 visitors seeking baths and lodging. Swearingen cites geomimoda needs and state pressions to accommodate guests.
In New York this October two directors were elected at Remington Typewriter, including Miss Mary S Orr who joined as a stenographer years ago. This marks the first time a woman has attained such a high corporate rank. It honors Miss Orr and recognizes women's role in developing the typewriter business.
New York Del - The furriers strike ended yesterday as about 000 men returned to work. They sought a closed shop and union recognition. around 1000 won gains, but others will continue under the open shop plan.
Licenses were issued to Vincent Li and Martha Dylia, Josemi Thets and Tyna Ruhnke, Clemente Jimenez and Mary Inselmann, Juan Reyna and Peliz Rangel, as county records show. The marriage office hours ended with the Clerk’s suit against Cour Meenges noted.
A.J. Callahan, U S immigration inspector, returns to his office after visiting Cotulla to investigate the arrival of numerous immigrants. The notice then advertises a constipation cure, Rocky Mountain Tea, offered by G N Drug Co for five cents.
General W. H. Parsons once brigadier of the Texas brigade died in Chicago on October 2 1907 at age 67. He received a letter from an old soldier the day before his death and was remembered as a gallant southern commander and brother of anarchist Albert Parsons. Also an ad extols FIRST-CLASS LUMBER from Ed Steves & Sons.
Special to The Light reports Missouri with suits against Gould lines and Wabash to dissolve mergers and curb railroad power. Arguments reached the state supreme court over demurrers while actions aim to eject Slant Waters-Pierce Republic from Missouri under anti trust laws. Judges heard testimony nationwide on price centralization and state indictments seek fines around 26000 per defendant.
The Light of Luling notes a passing storm last Tuesday with strong winds and rain, drought moderation since July, and watering difficulties for stock. Inspections occur on proposed Route No. 6 east of town, mill work started Monday but slowed by weather, post office improvements continue, and the Luling Fire department held a regular meeting Monday night.
The first synod since the Cumberland Presbyterian and Old School Presbyterian merger convenes in Waxahachie starting tomorrow. Rev. EB Wright of Austin presides at opening with Rev. H T Phillips of Corsicana preaching. notable church leaders from Philadelphia New York and Nashville attend the sessions through Sunday October 12 with reports, addresses, and missions discussions.
Dr J F Levba pastor of First Congregational church of Evanston denounces Mormon sect as a tremendous delusion founded on dishonesty and impropriety. He warns the “viper by the neck” and calls for action. The article notes a family’s escape from Switzerland to Salt Lake City during Brigham Young era.
Charges filed in the divemia court against Fred Andrews for feigning at hostel properties valued under fifty dollars. The case was brought by W. R. Bethel. Ed Steves & Sons advertises hardware with wide stock and low prices.
Dr W Goblett superintendent of the Anti Saloon League spoke at First Baptist Church urging church members to unite and vote against Nauor Interests. State superintendent Br Riley attended and noted saloons removing door screens as a sign. The league aims to organize and elect men pledged to enforce state laws.
New York report notes 1908 automobile production projected at 55,600 units, up from 47,000 last year. Figures, claimed conservative, come from the management of the American Motor Car Manufacturers' association, whose members will exhibit at the grand central place show beginning in October.
Dr A M Horner and Dr W B Lowry clashed over a treatment dispute leading to gunfire. Horner was wounded in the heat of the confrontation while Lowry received a glancing head blow. Horner fled, Lowry pursued with a rifle, was disarmed near the Hamilton hotel, and Horner was later arrested.
Citizens of Peoria Heights vandalized about 100 yards of Peoria Railway tracks and threatened to burn the company’s barn. About 30 deputies guarded the tracks to prevent the railway from reopening the line amid disputes over terms offered by the company.
Chicaro October 9 Charles Deere head of the Maline based implement business lies in critical condition at the LaKola hotel. Relatives gathered at his bedside as physicians enforced strict visitor limits and noted a decline after recent private hospital treatment. He had felt improved ten days prior before relapsing and returning to Chicago.
Railway firemen on eastern lines threaten a wage readjustment as officials dispute pay raises. Brotherhood leaders plan meetings with railroad heads to push for higher wages amid a lack of uniform scales. The dispute signals possible aggressive action to secure increased compensation across the Michigan east of Chicago region.
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