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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1907

Page

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Warships Blazing Trail to the Pacific Fleet Move

Washington reports a mighty Pacific voyage by 16 battleships led by Admiral Brans with Rear Admiral Sebree commanding a cruiser squadron. The armoured ships, 13,480 tons each, will sail from Hampton Roads to Port of Spain and Rio de Janeiro before rounding Magellan and entering the Straits of Magellan on the way to Mare Island.

Washington Mare Wrorld Saven Statens En Roele Sebree Caliga Magdalena Bay California South Dakota Walon Tron Works San Francisco Tennessee Tia Nieve Yard

Night Robes and Fall Neckwear Prices Updated

The store lists flannelette and cambrie night robes from 1.00 to 2.00 with pajamas at 1.00 to 2.00 and other fabrics up to 3.50. Fall neckwear arrives daily with prices ranging from 0.50 to 2.00, while newer accessories and prizes are rolling in.

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Hosiery Sale Displays Fine Novelty Items

A reduced price list highlights silk hose shedding dull cotton blends. Beallotnt reloved effects and black beadwork on Myla and enamel tones. Prices drop from 100 to 3 dollars for pairs, along with night robes, silk hose, and refined underwear and pajamas for luxury shoppers.

Possum Hunt Tragedy Claims Three in Nashville River

In Nashville on October 12 a hunting party attempting a Cumberland River crossing capsized a canoe. Thomas J. Warne 40, Ahiy twa gong 11, and Robert 11 died. Gus Follis survived after swimming to shore. The incident ended with rescuers unable to revive the victims.

Wengst Wipe Nashville Tenn Thomas J. Warne Ahiy Twa Gong Arebto Robert Wintins Gus Follis Cumberland River Follix Wompanioes

CARS DELAY CIRCUS AS TRAIN CARS BREAK TRACK

Special to The Licht at Auatla Texas reports circus cars derailed after a show halting rail yards. No injuries noted. wagons were moved back after hours, delaying street traffic and postponing a 2 PM performance. Interruption impacted Con y Maree street area and nearby routes.

Licht Auatla Tex Nso Amit Conymaree Con Terts Alamo Alminst Tiran

Telegraph Strike News Caps Chicago Action

Amid mixed signals from national and local telegraph unions, a general strike continues with operators in Chicago and across the country voting on whether to resume or extend action. Widespread disruption affects key lines to Boston and New York as leadership weighs a unified stance and potential wage changes.

New York Boston Phos Armerian Amalgamated Copper Atchison Southern Pacife Thien Pavifie Sugay Ti's Spect Priras

Out of Politics in the Light of Austin Tex

Shesint in The Light Austin Tex Out 12 PF Curtis the well known Tibor leader was a visitor to his capital Mr Curtin lives at Smithville and to second view pres ent of the Order of Railway Conductors he said at he was snow out of palities He haying at one thu mde the rave for Dilton commissioner devkss Window Display of Teddy Roosevelt Very impressive display of Teddy Roosevelt and his Bears in Joskin Window Is a most carefully arranged display and deserving of your attention Notice to Stove Contestants For the seventhage given away by Telebash Marian Co An ann alstinlires for contest must be printed from wpulst nameplates which need all With exception af one designed in saint letter Ordinary printal signs and words will not be accented PANCGASI-MOMGAN CO

Austin Tex PF Curtis Hj Capital Curtin Smithville Order of Dilton Tolevash Marian Ce Ann Alstinlires Mitet Wpulst Pancgasi-Momgan CO

Church Celebrates Solemn Rite at Jamestown Pilgrimage

Richmond Wisconsin reports a solemn church rite at a ruined tower near Jamestown island the site where 300 years ago Richard Hunt or Robert Hunt led the first communion in the New World pilgrims gathered to honor past church builders while a convention visit of the diocese of Southern Virginia marks the occasion and the voyage by four boats.

Richmond America Mister Hunt New World Rober Hunt Church of Christ Jamestown Island Virginia

Jealous groom shoots rival at church wedding attempt

New York police report a jealous bridegroom attacked a rival at Saint Francis Xavier Church during a wedding aftermath. Walter Messer was wounded and hospitalized as a mob restrained the attacker. The incident followed rumors of a rejected suitor and a marriage on September 4.

New York Angelia St. Prencis ‘Xayier's Tunsl Walter Messer New Yorke Hospital Eliyabeth Henry Mekser

Authorized Low AKL Rates in Texas Granted by Railroad Commission

The Railroad Commission in Austin granted several railroad rate applications across Texas. Dallas State for on sale daily from Oct 18 to Nov 2. Return by Nov 4. Children’s rates half the adult fare. Special and convention-related rates approved for events in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio including the Texas postmasters convention and other gatherings.

Railroad Commission Austin Tex Dallas Elisa Rales Houston Wlso Or. Worth Texas Postmasters Egular San Antonio

Weather origins misinterpreted by British scientist

Professor Milan, a noted sujulogist, claims atmospheric temperature shifts arise from below rather than the sun. He demonstrates with a photoscaphic arrangement reportedly revealing dark bands on a photograph. Observers note shifting cliffs and hilltops at night as evidence of powerful underground forces.

Milan Hag Teitst Changos Eaethquakos Intarvale Boyer Hive Otha

How To Nourish Scrawny Bodies

An advice piece argues digestion and regular elimination are key to healthy weight gain. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a curative laxative that improves digestion, bowel movements, complexion, and breath, claiming hundreds gain up to forty pounds. Included is a testimonial from Wy. J. Tsao of Charlotte, Missouri, praising the remedy after rapid improvement.

Caldwell Galdwel

Mrs Vanderbilt to wed a count in Newport lure

Special to The Light reports Mrs. Vanderbilt 19 Coit Sanchez will announce engagement to a count within a month after a matinee danger scare. The match aims at wealth through estates now owned by her future husband. The count may wed the widow, details imply a social romance with Reginald Vanderbilt’s circle and plans for a Newport wedding likely by Miss Vanderbilt’s father’s social allies.

New York Ailys Goropine Yunderbilt Newport Mins Viurderbitt Snelher Reginald Vanderhilt Mandel Vander Yut

Adventurous Forecasts for Roosevelt from Odd Seer

A muddled 19th century column cites a seer named Meyer from Hakyken who claims President Roosevelt will face bizarre perils in June and July. The prediction warns the president to patrol against barns, eats, bruises, and conspiracies, and to take care of his eyes and teeth, with warnings of peculiar accidents or tremors.

Roosevelt Astralobors Meyer Hakyken Attra

Pawnee Bill and Major Lille shaped Pawnee City history

This profile traces Major Gordon W. Lille of the Pawnee Nation Bank, known as Pawnee Bill, detailing his rise from Bloomington Indiana to Pawnee City Oklahoma. It covers his role in lawless Oklahoma Land Rush tensions, his leadership in banking and civic affairs, and the 1890s clash over land rights culminating in a tense stand at Turkey Creek with imminent events planned in Pawnee City.

Wall Street Gordon W. Lillie Atekansae Nations Bank Pawhen Ielahoma Mayirlle Bondiui Bik Noles Nedale Naline Gordon W. Lille Pawnee Suide Mali Bloomington Oklahoma Washington Congress Otdahama Turkey Creek Mis Elnim Tadiy

POP, F. opening pall at Bualhaven hall

A brief civic notice records the opening event at Bualhaven hall on a Wednesday in Ort. Details are sparse but indicate a community gathering announced for that date.

Bualhaven Hall Merle

Appreciation Note From San Antonio Chapters

Acknowledgments extend to Adan Chapter No. 9 of San Antonio for kindness by Mrs. Shes TMMon and for efforts to show hospitality at 429 Santi Charry sleet. Gratitude expressed to Bro. Ts. A. Hell for attendance and for images of the Horn saloon display. Also thanks to Hattie Turley Farper Velasco Chapter 891 Lille Way Mee Tellinger Kerprike Chapter 203 Knie Wilson Newton Chapter 224 and others.

Adan San Antonio Shes Tmmon Oly Bro. Ts. A. Hell Albert Hattie Turley Farper Lille Way Mee Velasco Mary Gilbert Lie Banks Mawie Tee Kerprike Mise Knie Wilson Newton

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