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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1907

Page

5

Chicago To Win Today's Game And Pennant

Detroit hosts Chicago at Bennett Park in a decisive afternoon game after a series of losses for Detroit. Chicago, riding three straight wins and confident manager Chance, aims to clinch the world championship with a victory. Attendance was expected to match or exceed yesterday's turnout as fans flock to the game.

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Grim Reaper Cuts of the City's Folly Figures

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a grim death or fatal event in the city. Names, places, and dates are unclear, but the language suggests a shocking incident tied to public figures or officials. Further readable context is needed for precise details.

Grim Reaper

State to Aid Farmers Organizing Institutions Across State

Commissioner Milner announced from Col lore Station that the Agriculture Department and the agricultural end of the college will help farmers organize farmers' institutions statewide. The initiative must come from the farmers themselves, with the state providing support.

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Ship Cypress Wreck Kills 21 Crew in Lake Superior Sault Ste Marie

The steel steamer Cypress of the Lackawanna line, 440 feet long with 7400 tons capacity, wrecked off Deer Park three miles from Grand Marais while carrying ore to the head of the lake. Twenty one crew members perished, the second mate survived in critical condition after reaching Deer Park. Two bodies were washed ashore. Locals believe a machinery failure caused the disaster despite a gale.

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Rail Commission Explains Employee Notice

Special to The Light Austin Texas October 14 the railroad commission released a statement clarifying its instruction to employees. The notice said the guidance was for employees and not to bar anyone from inspecting records or publishing matters on record filed by persons or corporations.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission

Statesman Bacon a hero as canoe upsets near Cottage Farm

Assistant Secretary of State Robert J. Bacon rescued two boys from a capsized canoe on the Charles River near Cottage Farm bridge. Harvard student J Nutting clung to the wreck while Bacon swam 60 yards to reach one unconscious boy, then assisted both aboard as J S Read helped rescue the other.

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Bible as School Reading Except Teaching, Says President

Chicago leaders push for Bible literature in schools while opposing systematic religious instruction. Otto C. Schneider, head of the Chicago board, argues teaching the Bible in public schools violates the constitution. He favors including Bible history as literature like Byron and other masterpieces, but not as religious instruction. The plan raises constitutional and sectarian concerns amid diverse city faiths.

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Dog Owners Form City Association

A newly formed group by city dog owners aims to prosecute dog thieves. The association reports daily membership growth and predicts rapid expansion as more owners join to combat robbery of prized hounds.

Rockefeller gives $600000 to University of Chicago

John D. Rockefeller has donated 3001000 to the University of Chicago to build a memorial library. One wing will be named for William Rainey Harper, the university’s first president, raising his total gifts to the institution to 31824. Announcement came late yesterday.

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Lusitania Sets Speed Record Across Atlantic

London reports the Cunard liner Lusitania completed the voyage in four days and 24 hours with public elation. The press praised the passage and urged a repeat on the return trip. Experts think she can shave more time between Lusitania Rock and Sandy Hook.

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Local Weather Report With Missing Forecast

No weather report today due to unreliable telegraphic advisories. The text notes indecipherable remnants and compares today’s conditions with past records, but provides no usable forecast or measurements.

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Mississippi Strike at the Tobacco Trust

Jackson, Miss Oct 11 The Aban Suit company and the Williams Tobacco company are declared a trust Attorney General Fletcher seeks penalties totaling 1 625 000. A wide injunction is asked to seize property and restrain further business in Massachusetts while declaring the American Snuff Company and Carr Williams Tobacco as a trust and hold them liable for daily penalties. The case is set for the next chancery session.

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Mexican Central buys vast tie orders from Canada

Tampico reports the Mexican Central railroad line placed a large order for 50,000 cYasn thes with a Canadian firm and is receiving shipments by steamer. The line also contracted for 8,900,000 more ties to be secured along the Panama River.

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Dallas firms face tax shakeup over property valuations

State Tax Commissioner David travels to Dallas to investigate local firms accused of undervaluing tangible property. Prosecutions could follow as he exams witnesses and documents under Thrrfield legislature. The move targets corporations in Dallas, not intangible assets, with actions extending to other sections as needed.

Austin Tex David Dallas Tam Nevis Boos

Circus Trary 18 Wrecked At Austin

Spectator report from Austin notes a circus train wreck after a show, with derailment in rain delaying a parade and causing hours of delay while cars were re-railed. Railway officials blamed track issues. a large crowd gathered as the parade was canceled or postponed.

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Watery Grave for Father and Two Sons

A Cumberland River trip ended in tragedy as Wariny and his sons aged 12 and 13 drowned when their boat capsized yesterday. A fourth boy, fourteen, survived. details remain unclear as rescuers search for others.

Nashville Wariny Evan Nphore

Great Loss in San Antonio Prominent Drug House Founder Dead

George Z F Selmitt a leading San Antonio businessman and founder of F Kaltever & Son drug store died after months of illness at his Nueva Street home. A longtime chemist with a statewide reputation he served on the thirty seventh district pharmaceutical board and as its president at his death. Born in San Antonio he lived in the same house since birth March.

George Z. F. Sebmitt Nueva Street Mr. Senmitt F. Kaltever & Son Sifitary Place Mae Thirty Seventh District Pharmaceutical Board Selmutt San Antonio

Longtime San Antonio merchant Schmitt dies at home

Joseph Schmitt a prominent San Antonio drugstore owner and early founder of the San Antonio Brewery died after a long illness. Survived by widow Annette, daughter of the late Joseph Dwyer, and four daughters Annete Elsie Gertrude Eleanore, plus brother William A. Schmitt and sister Mrs H N Steinhardt. He helped shape local business and civic life and was kin to noted residents including Judge Edward Dwyer. Funeral details follow on later notices.

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