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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1907

Page

5

Seal Catch Creates New Low Record in Victoria

Victoria B C October 11 The seal catch hits a new low with about one third of last year's volume. Last year seven schooners yielded 9646 skins. this year fourteen schooners will take about 3400 skins. Fewer otter skins. Behring Sea catch average around £50, four of the five schooners reported skins gained. one schooner remains absent.

Victoria B.C. Oet Jagsted Behring Behring Sea

Cargo of Ringus Back 10 Native Land

Vancouver authorities plan deportation of 170 Hindus who arrived aboard the steamer Turlar last night. They fail to pass medical or other entry requirements, sending them back to their native land due to health or inspection issues.

Vancouver B.C

New Cotton Selling Plan Proposed by Leaders

A plan to trade cotton directly between growers and manufacturers with middlemen eliminated is set for discussion. The proposal, backed by the International Board of Cotton Growers and Spinners, would appoint an agent to represent growers and establish a central agency in Memphis to coordinate the cotton exchange.

Memphis

Campbell Defends the Legislature at Meridian Fair

Governor Chuvell arrived at the Bosque county fair in Meridian. Campbell defended legislative actions amid crowd questions and shouted interruptions. He urged focus on state governance while dismissing personal attacks and urged orderly discourse.

Meridian Tex Gel Chuvell Bosque Grusty Jatirg

Bryan Opposes Roosevelt National Railroads Incorporation Plan

A damaged early 20th century clipping shows Bryan attacking a Roosevelt proposal for national railroad incorporation. It argues the plan would centralize power, reduce state authority, and threaten republican checks while naming political figures and debates of the era. The passage reflects partisan tension over national governance and corporate regulation.

Aldermen Hear Sixth Ward Traffic Petition and Site Visit

A five member committee appointed by Mayor Bryan Callaghan near the Sixth ward met in the council chamber to discuss a streetcar petition from the company seeking additional tracks. Citizens and railroad representatives attended as the panel examined grades, traffic conditions, and the proposed square deal, with alderman Moorman Carey leading questions and ground observations.

Bryan Callaghan Sixth Ward Southern Parifig Bamy Ut Company Dewan Quuessiona Moorman Carey witer @nion Uyerty Council Ote Ahy Beth

City debates railroad material reuse amid stalled talks

Citizens and aldermen discuss whether idle railroad equipment could be repurposed for switches and yard needs. Officials note lack of space and counter that tracks could be added on the railroad’s property. A public meeting is planned Monday at 9:40 in the council chamber with railroad reps and district leaders to seek a compromise. General Manager Van Venk attends, though not formally joined by the committee.

Une City Railrnad Heo Businese Ead Ana Bn Othui Oneil Railroad Gompany Sixth Ward Couneil Committee Nly Rouneil van Venk Hans Wig

Texan Landowner Buys Mexican Tract For Agriculture

A wealthyTexas land owner, A. D. Wilbourne of Corpus Christi, arrives in Tampico Mexico to view a fertile sage land tract suited for city growth and winter crops. His visit signals potential investment by Boxar Devs Co. and related firms active in regional land deals.

Tampico Mex A. d. Wilbourne Corps Christi Texas

Cholera in Russia Steadily Spreads Across Nations

St. Petersburg reports the cholera surge continues with hundreds of new cases daily. The famine affected region now battles a spreading outbreak as officials fight to contain the disease and protect populations amid growing mortalities and strain on health resources.

St. Petersburg Russia

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