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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
4
A San Antonio committee discussed launching a $50,000 publicity fund to boost the city. Speakers urged aggressive advertising, a city press bureau, and widespread literature to attract investors and homeseekers, citing western models and a need for sidewalks and civic pride.
A small ad touts front doors to boost a cottage’s appearance. It claims hundreds in stock and promises low prices. The misspelled copy suggests a local shop offering door sales with a casual, friendly tone.
Former Chicago National Bank president Walsh is charged in 175 counts with misappropriation of funds and false entries in reports to the comptroller. Indictment covers about 50 to 50 transactions totaling roughly 3.5 million dollars. A conviction on a single count carries five years. the case features Walsh’s alleged transfers to his personal account via memorandum notes and sale of bonds.
Notices record infant death of Mr and Mrs Prankohn died October 10 in a city cemetery plot No 7 Vicinta Oranlaa aged unknown. Another infant died October 1 near Purango alrect with burial in Sat Wernandd cemetery. An adult, William Wills aged 0 years, died October 1 near West Frewston, burial in field Litery cemetery No 2.
Special to The Light reports Pettibone facing murder charges in Boise linked to ex Governor Steunenberg case. Defense funds raised by miners may carry appeal to highest court. Pettibone frail, health poor, potential defense led by Darrow associate Porky with Brock, Borah and W.A. Taft lawyers named. no new evidence cited. Haywood trial costs cited as precedent.
Federal job postings announce examinations in November for pressmen in multiple city posts with pay around 720 a year and for a Blacksmith at Mescalero Agency New Mexico. Also listed are forest service worker clerks and a state department trade relations clerk with November test dates and varied salaries.
Died In Hospital Houston Texas October 12 Ined Cohen of San Antonio died at Houston hospital from gunshot wounds Interment will be Sunday in Galveston near his late wife Quail Enter Town Marlin Texas October 1A covey of quail invaded Main Street entering stores and had to be driven out. The piece also notes other short items from Fort Worth Larkin and Dallas including resignations and trials.
A defendant charged with the killing of Will Brendon is set for criminal court next Monday after a prior conviction and sentence, a new trial having been granted following the prior proceedings.
The cornerstone laying for the International & Great Northern depot is postponed from seven to a later day next week. Architect Harvey L. Page will entertain guests and host a breakfast after the ceremony. Mayor Bryno Callaghan and public officials are invited to attend.
Corpus Christi reports a tour of inspection by Lewis general superintendent and C Smith assistant general, with Peters superintendent of holdings of the Sap railway. Fire department to hold a meeting for entertainment events. Mention of winter trips to Trout Chicago and northern points at 25 dollars round trip. Oyster scarcity noted in San Antonio and Nueces areas due to Gulf saltwater intrusion.
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