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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1907

Page

10

International Fair Parade Links Mexico and United States

The International Fair opens with a grand military and civic parade inviting all Mexican representatives and Governor Campbell to participate. A Mexico Day and La Antonia Day observance was discussed with officials including J M Vance and Selig Deutschman. A post-parade program features speeches, special races, fireworks, and a night display with pictures of Diaz and Roosevelt accompanied by three bands performing national music.

Mexico Campbell I Joli Selig Deutschman Otter Diaz Roosevelt

Confederate Vets to Meet Roosevelt at Nashville

Fragmentary report notes that Confederates Veterans from the Chyalham bivouac planned a meeting with President Roosevelt in Nashville at the Union Station when he arrives on October 22. Details are partially legible but indicate attendance by a local company and undertakers T Gumett & Cr.

Nashville Tent Chyalham Uleht Company 1 Confederace Veterans Presiden Tenncroft Union Station Qelobun

Maennerchor Jubilee Plans At Beethoven Hall

The Beethoven Maennerchor prepares a three day fortieth anniversary festival at Beethoven Hall with a grand concert on Thursday featuring San Antonio performers and the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra. Friday brings three playlets and a free event, and Saturday closes with a Kammersaal and smoker as the city’s oldest singing society marks its milestone with members of several local groups attending.

Beethoven-Maennerchor Singing Society Beethoven Hall Besthoven Society San Antonio OWS Pesch Marsch Hahn San Antonio Symphony Orchestra Die Ehlive Gottes Beethovin Maennerehor Geethoven Maennerchaer Mr C AM. Tee Die Winnie Richmen Des Lovigen Ehrey Waldharfen Cxsts Freiherr von Alsath Lafrenty Heineiel Dothlevson Migister Tssenius Helarieh Ana Grogbner Wall Liebrecht Dorothea Peseereeee Mtr A. Welrhanan Hugo Moeller Tachter Adele Tevge Migs Bruhn I. Liebirch Yeelhoven Maennershar San Antonio Liederkrants Otto Woise Snstieg Unga Mocitor Salaliingen Te Suiffeient Gle

Beethoven Muenuerchar Society Members Named

The notice lists original and active members, officers, and committees of the Beethoven Muenuerchar society. It names dozens of individuals by surname and initials, including presidents and directors, and details committees for a forthcoming 40 year festival and related entertainment, KOMMERS, decorations, and Tivance.

Oscar Schmitt FH. Karber 0. Har Sr M. Herweck Juha A. Bookmann C.H. Mueller William Schowsirth Wild Herman Schiia Rudolph Menger C. Harnish G. Katzenberger Karver C. R. Spielhagen Hoard J. Wickeland B. Bolte A. K. Frank Brinkmann Theo. Mueller G. R., Shielhagen A. Lieber Albert Liew J. Rennert Fred Tips C. A. Wager Will Herpel Carl Hahn Jack Wagner Tivance Kommers Alnis Leiter Richard Buemel A. J. Bauer Wrnest Aba

Death ends career of Mrs Chadwick in Ohio jail

Columbus Ohio. Mrs Cassie Chadwick dies at ten last night ending a notorious career of fraud and fortune schemes. Once famed for forging notes and simulating Carnegie lineage, she built loans from banks and investors with Reynolds and Wade Park cashier records in Cleveland. Her crimes spanned Toledo and Cleveland leading to multiregion losses and scandal.

Columbus Cassis Chadwick Oberlin National Bank Mra Chadwick Anl Jer Vom Chudwick Fltvalleth Bigely Woodstork Canada Toledo Ne Vere Richard Brown Youngstown O Cleveland Gilled Hoover Leroy &. Chadwick Chadwick Wade Park Waok Abe Uxew Carnerle Reynolds Ly Sry Intone Milllions

Doctors Hope For Austrian Emperor

Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph’s health shows a slight improvement after a restless night with coughing. He rose for breakfast, drank four glasses of change to stimulate appetite, and dictated a state document before signing. Attendants remain hopeful but warn recovery may be lengthy.

Vienna Francis Joseph

Mitchell of Waco Accepts Baptist Call at Martindale

Oct 11 reports Rive k Ci Mitchell of Waco accepts the Baptist church call at Martindale after family travel from Waco. Local brother Woot Mitchell and others expected to join today or tomorrow.

Martindale Tex Rive K Ci Mitchell Waco Woot Mitchell

Ten years of stomach trouble story and cure

A Clayton New Jersey man, Robert Cline, recalls a decade of stomach distress, water brash, and near-crippling weakness after wartime service. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring his health after six months of severe symptoms and years of unsuccessful treatments. He urges readers to seek proof from their druggists and to consider the pills for similar relief.

Robert Cline Waterstreet Clayton, N G. D. Bailey Post Lowrillé Sey &Gant Second New York Heavy Artillery Dixie Round Fort St. Cline Cline Jenemy Dr. Wittients Medicine Co Schenectady N.V

Mandamus Suit in District Court and Related Proceedings

A district court session heard mandamus arguments. H. C. Lavchknalls sued Be Mish over a civil verdict. The Fifteenth district also considered divorce actions between Tovar de Savilla and G. L. Matterson. Ex parte Bentura Sauda val and Ramon Frankia faced aggravated assault charges. both were released from custody with fines and bond set at $200.

H.C. Lavchknalls Dience Bea Tusties Fish Tilriyeeventh

Mars may be inhabited, says Prof Todd after observation

Prof David Todd, who spent months in Chita observing Mars, has arrived home and says the theory that Mars is inhabited is not reasonably certain at present. He notes past observations suggested possible habitation but current data do not confirm it.

Pavia David Todd Chita United States Mars

Transcontinental Rates To California Dropped

Chicago October 11 The Transcontinental Passenger Association Saturday voted to stop issuing colonist rates to California and other Pacific coast points ending the $23 second class one way fare for September and October. The move aims to end the practice of discount travel to the Pacific for winter. Fort Worth & Denver line faces Fort Worth hearing on road’s physical condition as Amarillo Chamber operator Beggs seeks railroad commission review.

Chicago Transcontinental Passenger Association Sestarday California Pacific Coast Fort Worth & Denver Vermon Geggs Amarillo

Hearing Postponed On Short Line Passenger Rates

The railroad commission hearing on short line passenger rates between state points was suddenly postponed until the November session after Commissioner Mayfield halted proceedings. General passenger agents protested the proposed order as unfair, arguing rates from El Paso to Fort Worth would be equalized on their line while other carriers like the Katy would receive a separate division, highlighting routing between San Antonio and Fort Worth.

Mastin Get Railroad Commission Mayfield Gueshon Anderson el Paso Fort Worth San Antonio

Better rail service debated at regional conference in Salfurrias

Debates over improved San Antonio to Malfirins train service concluded with leaders from the Business News Club and local rail party voicing tentative steps. Georgn F Lupton and others pledged to bring the matter to management while awaiting clearer proposals and timetable details.

San Antonio Malfirins San Antoyda Arana Seveterday Nah MM Warrior Welber Ha Jobber Jenene Georgn F Lupton Bap Salfurrias

Newspaper Man Doherty Appointed To Lead Local Work

Willam Doherty has been named to head an irrigation and canal project along the Gulf Coast line, with plans to accelerate development within twelve months. Mr Herman assumes duties at Corpus Christi, continuing work on regional water and settlement efforts. Doherty cites growth potential for settlers and investors as irrigation works advance across the area.

Willam Doherty St. Lona Brownsville Acti Doherty Missouri

Railroad Wews Notes and Local Gossip in Cuy Offices

Local and personal gossip from the Cuy offices recounts F A Lister long time manager of the San Antonio and Aransas payrolls yards and operations, accompanied by his wife, amid a city scene. A charge against him is noted and a quip about impersonating an officer is included with a hobos remark.

Cuy F. A. Lister San Antonio & Aransas Pay Puilican Fatn Ble City Philidalphint Press Cane

Rail routes and stations amid mixed Texas travel notes

Fragmented schedule notes show connections across Houston Galveston New Orleans and other Texas towns. Mentions Suneet Route Holly Pawy Davy Crockett Holston and Brownsville with arrival times around 8:00 pm and 6:40 pm. Includes towns Cuero Victoria Victoria 12020 Park Lanes and Laredo with several stopovers and unclear times.

Sunwut Victoria Lavernia Stovudate Cuero Victarla Park Lanes Houston Galveston South Fores Street Davy Crockett Holston Guero Consus Phariee Oskyort Brownsvill Ousion New Orleans Cera Gn Yue UN

Milhenny Canning Interests Merge In New Deal

New York reports announced on October 23 that a major merger has been completed by George A. Young and associates. The deal consolidates Mellhkenny company’s tea and Mellhenny Sons' canning and packing divisions, forming one of the nation’s largest canneries. Backers include United States Trash Company, Hibursia Bank and Trust Co., and Cant Louisiana Bank & Trust Co. of New Orleans. The capitalization is set at 10.9 million dollars, with Melton as president and Frederick Kopvier as vice president.

New York Southern Packing George A. Young and Associates Mellhkenny Company Iiosea Sattee Mellhenny Sons Mellhenny Caning and Mamumehuing Company United States United States Trash Company Washington Hibursia Bank and Trust Go Louisiana Bank & Test Company New Orleans Te New Enterprise Paw Company Melton Frederick Kopvier

Train Leaves A Trail Of Death In Warsaw

Warsaw October 1 a terrible wreck killed Tom Slow a falcon keeper and seriously injured several others as a crowd on a station platform surged toward a passenger train when the overtly crowded last band train arrived. The injured include Frank Miter of Mymoouth and George Rydabiugh of Milford. Local doctors undertook care and undertakers prepared for deaths.

Warsaw Ind Oet Frank Miter Mymoouth Han George Rydabiugh Milford

Lotus Club of San Antonio Chartered

Special to The Light. The Lotus club of San Antonio is chartered with Gray J. Houston Arthur Muir Albert Steves Jr W E Simpson among incorporators. Started by younger San Antonio families for social purposes, the club rooms are at 222 West Commerce Street above Dwerler's candy. About 30 members, with weekly business meetings, and an open membership aimed at the younger set.

Anatin Tex Qet Lotus Club San Antonio Gray J. Houston Arthur Muir Albert Steves, Jr W. E. Simpson Dwerler West Commerce Street

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