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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1907

Page

8

Striking Telegraph Workers Expand Force At Western Union

New York Oct 12 Officials at the Western Union Telegraph company said their force has been largely augmented in recent days by striker applications to Toturo. Applications are considered on merit and desirable posts are quickly filled. The report of R Clowry resigning is denied. A Telegraphers union bulletin notes efforts to secure operators before a directors meeting later this month and mentions a telegraph school at Southern Pacific. It claims eight hour day demands were tied to a 16 percent raise and cites pay for chief operators in St Louis.

New York Wester Union Telegraph Company Toturo R. Clowry Western Union Telegraphers’ Union Trades Counccr el Paso Southern Pacific Atlant Smal St. Loui Miymigera Aid Travis Parle Mathalise Ehareh Navarro Werbert Smith Prospect Hill Methodist Dhirech WN. A. Harmon Christian Home.’ Epworth League

Home Piles Cured by New Absorption Method

Advertised claim of curing piles at home with a new absorption treatment. Invitation to send address for guidance and a free trial, with assurance of relief and permanent care. Aimed at sufferers of bleeding and prolapsed piles, urging immediate reply to Mrs A Summers, Box B, Notre Dame, Ind.

Tral A. Summers Notre Dam Indl

Postal and Western Union operators arrested in Cleveland

The chief operator of the Postal and the chief operator of the Western Union at Cleveland were arrested on warrants issued by Justice of the Peace M. Frank Nellis, upon complaint of deputy inspector Peauk Bach, charging violations of child labor laws.

Postal Western Union Cleveland M. Frank Nellis Peauk Bach

Colonist Travel Rate Not Withdrawn Despite Reports

Dispatches confirm California colonist rates remain in force and will be extended into spring travel. Ed McClannahan of Southern Pacific received notices from T. J. Anderson Houston confirming continued rates and plans to maximize use by tourists next March and April.

California Ed McClannahan Southern Pacific Railroad T. J. Anderson Huston Anderson

Railroad News Notes From City Offices In Arkansas Travel Improvements

W E Fitch Winchester reports Missouri Pacific line improvements between Little Rock and Poplar Bluff Arkansas aim to shorten travel times and improve service. Calveston Houston Henderson operator McClure visits, Southern Pacific will run a special Sunday to San Antonio for Fiesta crowds. McKibbie leads the excursion with hundreds of travelers planned. Preparations include crowd management and extra equipment for comfort during peak season.

W. E. Fitch Missowi Pactile Lron Mountain Tires City St. Louis Little Roni Poplay Blutt Ark Ayo Eadls Missouri Pacific W. F. McClure Calveston, Houston Henderson Rattond Galveston Frieds Amd Iger Wushieds Watchers Southern Pacific San Antonio Massenger St. 1 Mckibbie P. Ding

After Japs Business. Large orders for railway materials loom

American and foreign manufacturers race to win booming Japanese railway orders. A Yokohama agent notes imminent locomotive and equipment demand, with fierce competition among United States, England, and Germany.

New York Det Japan England Germany America Yokohama

Rates for Clanman Excursion Fares Announced

Railroads publish reduced fares for excursion to San Antonio for the Grand production of The Clanman. Tickets cover travel to Luling Spofford Raogla Pass Austin and bavedo with return validity for the week of the show. Expansion day on the Sunset route marked Thursday October 1.

San Antonio Luling Spofford Raogla Pass Austin Souh Bavedo

Emperor Francis Joseph's Condition Worsens in Austria

Reports from Vienna state Emperor Francis Joseph's health has deteriorated to a serious level. Bulletin notes coughing and poor appetite while he rested. officials caution prognosis remains cautious amid ongoing treatment. Berlin observers foresee a smooth crown transition to Archduke Franz Ferdinand if the emperor dies, minimizing Hungary-Austria tensions.

Berl U Germany Francis Joseph of Austra Francois Ferdinand Hungary Sovereien Dinsartin

Texas Cotton Region Report Summary

Frost hit Tennessee and northern Alabama as the Texas Cotton Region report notes fair weather in the area. Temperatures hovered near normal with minimal deviations overnight. Local weather details indicate slight cooling in the last 12 hours and minor regional variations across the broadcast area.

Tennessee

Obituary notices from a Texas mortuary page

Multiple obituaries list Antonita Vidal Antonio Flores Vicenta Canutia Mamie Halm Frank A Aves Frieda Meyer with ages ranging from 27 to 86. Services held at San Fernando and San Bernardino cathedrals, with interments at San Fernando cemetery. Families from San Antonio and Oldham feature in funeral plans and survivors.

Funeral Notice for Frieda Benest in San Antonio

Died in San Antonio Texas on October 11 1907 Frieda beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Benest Meyer aged 20 years will the place from residence 26 South Mitman street Sunday as followed and friends invited to attend Interment at He Sous Cemetery

Frieda Meyer Ernest, Meyer Bermsuin Sona Ant Miss Meyer Willan Rudstoh Albert Kartha Halda Laltan Alta Elsle God Louise Germania Jolie Muights Ladies of Enor San Antonio Tax Velock P. Th Frieda Daughbor MD Mra Benest Meyer Andra South Mitman Street Pirat Panrtis Ani Taylor Streets Rermens C. Colewan Camden Street Lam Bestis Ac Dito A. Om B. Frontlin V. P Weets Rank Bradford Ladies’ Missionary and Aid Society Riverside Park Euved Presa Street Dock Pegues Brother Bock Pegies Utten Presbyterian Church Utica Street North Flores I. W. Hoon Blanco Road Charles L. Cleveland Presbyterian Blanco Mast End BP. i M. M. Hen Joy Weandivon Steve Presbyterian Gamdon Streut Arthur da Odell Roy M. Mickey G. Mell Ant+Raloon League Chris Ian Endeavor AL Weel Eormer Touston Ait North Ploy Artie Tours

Funeral Notice for George J. F. Saviiriltt in San Antonio

George J. F. Saviiriltt Dod aged 48 years to be buried tomorrow at 3 18 in San Antonio, from Sag Penande Cathedral to City Cemetery No 6. Interment follows at City Cemetery. Members of Garmada Lodge 136 to meet at our hall Sunday at 4 20 for the funeral of our beloved sister Gerlda Mayor.

Garmada

Fire damages thirty thousand in Waco blaze

Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports a disastrous fire in the early morning causing damages estimated at thirty thousand dollars. The blaze destroyed a building housing a paper goods outlet, with extensive damage to the premises and contents.

Waco Tex Mivon & Fo

WOUNDS KILL COHEN IN TRAIN INCIDENT

Houston report details the shooting death of Jacob Cohen, a San Antonio man, during an on‑train journey. He died yesterday after admission to a Houston hospital. Cohen will be buried beside his wife, who died three months ago, with services planned in Galveston.

Houston Tex Jacob Cohfen San Antonio Ai Passonra Southern Pacific Houston Hospital

Dr Leonhardt’s Piles Remedy Ad From San Antonio

An old newspaper ad claims Dr Leonhardt’s remedy cures piles with a month’s treatment in each package sold for $1.00 by AK Bexar Brig Go in San Antonio Texas. It touts nationwide recognition and guarantees relief, urging readers to purchase directly.

Leonhardt AK Bexar San Antone Tex Tr. Teonhardt. Co Magar Fully

Church Services Offer Diverse Parish Activities

A local church listings page details Baptist and Presbyterian services across multiple streets, with pastors, Sunday schools, youth classes, and evening prayers. Highlights include Riverside Park Auguist, Utica Street, and Pine Street churches with varied schedules and invitation notes for members and visitors.

Sunset Station timetable mix and arrivals at Galveston areas

Fragmented railway timetable lists arrivals and departures across Sunset Station and related lines. Mentions Saultaerile, Exgla, Houston, Galveston, New Orleans, Corpus Christi routes, and multiple connections including St. Louis and Fort Worth. Includes times like 9:93 am, 6:20, 7:30 am, 4:00 pm, and 9:30 pm with scattered station names and destinations.

Sunest Gommeras Straven Aim Saultaerile Exgla Pam Pisa Mousson Galveston Houston Sap South Floren Street Lanve Davy Crockett Arriva Houston Suare Sex Corpus Chris Kyore Brownsville G48 New Orleans Gale Commensa Street Stanly Vas Amatin Longview Texarkana Leais Chicago Satta Fe Frluca Fort Worth Dallas Kansas Clay St. Louis Ferane Bute Palestine

Faithful at St Johns and Nearby Episcopal Churches Invite All

A list of Episcopal churches invites worshippers including St Johns on Burnett and Cherry, St Marks at Pean and Jefferson, St Pauls Memorial, St Peters, and Wyres English Evangelical church. Services range from morning at 7:30 to 11 and evenings, with Sunday schools and catechism sessions noted. visitors welcome.

Episcopal St. John’s Episcopal Ehurch Burnett and Cherry Streets Sergicea Lutchese St. Mark's Episcopal Church Pean Jefferson Streets Travis Square Patton Pecan Street Trinity A. Burroughs Wiii Pan's Ml. Rening Wyres English Evangelical Avenue BH Fifth Street G. Pelzer Piret Church of Chelst Avenue Pith

It Come to Thine (Uhinage News) Sunday Morning in Jarz

Fragmentary OCR text reports a scene on a bright Sunday morning in Jarz. John addresses Martha at a doorway with admonitions about dressing and waiting. The dialogue hints at past grievances and a vow of revenge spoken years ago.

Jarz John Martha Yan Bhutan Ani Evera Devenge

Untidy OCR Brief Mentions Open All Night at Lone Star

Fragmentary lines reference a night operation by Lone Star Drag Co in Bexar region. Mentions open all night and a person named Inma with headaches and happiness, plus a vague hiking mountain event. Unclear details and several garbled phrases.

Bexar Drug Co Leo Hollister Lone Star Drag Co

Important Post and Social Scene at Exclusive Resort

A social aspirant complains about the number of women at an exclusive resort. Interviewers question his life and future prospects. The social guide suggests that marrying an engineering wife is needed for entry to the inner circle. The aspirant agrees and the guide quips that this is a pumping station.

Bultimul Lfe

Wise Girl Test Engagment Ring In Wisecrack Dialect

A Chicago exchange features a sharp young woman who quips about caution in proposals. She mocks the idea of testing a fiancé and flips it to testing the engagement ring by asking about the contents of a bottle, suggesting acid, in a wry, humorous tone.

Chicago News Smamer

Why Not Paint Your House With Ready-Mixed Paints

BD Steve and Sons advertise ready mixed paints for home use claiming lower cost and best results. They boast largest stock in the Southwest and invite readers to buy from Steves and Sons.

America Southwest Steves & Sons

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