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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
10
An advertisement urging skepticism of rival cars and inviting demonstrations of the Mitchell car. It promises a long test drive to prove value and compares worth to other makes, framing the Mitchell as the decisive choice for a business man seeking best loan and comfort.
A description of a versatile vehicle promising quick and better performance, highlighting its adaptability and potential to replace multiple car functions. The text emphasizes convenience, efficiency, and innovation in automotive design.
A court case over voting rights for Minvis Central Railway stock spurred an injunction affecting 286 722 shares and possible 1 60 000 unvoted shares. Attorneys for Harriman and Fish argued for modification to allow voting while a three member committee may report to the stockholders at a later general meeting.
Washington reports Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane uncovered substantial evidence of rebates by the Southern Pacific Railroad since the Hepburn act. Hearings in San Francisco revealed a rotating California-wide organization handling state business. The payout estimated at about $500,000 for the prior year.
Tom J. We, founder of a North American transportation company, asserts that the Siberian rail line is not a myth but an actual possibility. He envisions the route crossing northern lands near the White, Tanani and Copper rivers, unlocking mineral-rich copper fields and vast agricultural potential with timber, forests, and livestock development in a superior northern territory.
Special to The Light reports that Interstate Commerce Commission members will visit New Orleans to discuss complaints by the board of trade. Lumbermen allege discrimination by nine railroads against exporters of various goods, citing loss of export bills of lading and shipment delays.
Report from Waco details a conference discussion amid railroad rumors with unclear factions and a misdated notice dated October 16. The fragment hints at a political or labor dispute tied to regional transport planning and local figures unnamed.
A secret gathering of Texas Midland figures including Dan Quill and W J Newcombe sparked talk of a possible line to Waco and a link with the Sphere and Frisco to St Louis. Attendees remained silent, with some envisioning an interurban to Austin. bankers may fund, public hints await open declaration.
Nashville prepares for President Roosevelt’s October visit with a grand welcome. The event marks only the second Hermitage visit by a sitting president, promising a parade, decorations, and a ten minute address at the Hermitage followed by a royal reception in the city. Presidents Hayes and other former leaders visited the Hermitage in earlier eras.
The article lists victims names including George Bako William Sherrill Henry Harrington Sylvester Dial and others among victims of a powder blast with many missing or injured. It notes that half died in a hospital and several workers nearby were killed or injured by the initial and second explosions as heat and debris spread through the town factory area.
The engagement notes that Albrnd T. Dupont and Mow. Aveta Maddox wed on the eve of a Dupont Powder plant explosion scare. The ceremony at Whe Pine hotel drew immediate family. postponement aimed to allow couples to travel to Tudtaniv. Mrs. Dupont is the daughter of Judas Bradford and a granddaughter of Alexia T. Dupont.
The initial reunion of the Army of the Cumberland veterans convened in Chattanooga for a two day session. General Mates Thurston of Nashville is president with about 400 delegates and representatives from related groups present. Address by Fite planned, meals served 12 to 2 at Carter’s, East Com., with music from Artzt Orchestra and Schuermayer’s bands.
Fragmentary timetable text lists multiple routes and stations including Sunset House, Bogle Ways, Fayiston, Victoria Divison, Lavaca, Verntory, Lavaca to Houston and Galveston connections. Mentions arrivals and departures at various times and places such as Fort Worth, Kansas City, St Louis, and Palestine with connections to Santa Fe and Frieght lines.
On a Hamburg voyage the liner Auntrisa carried four tanks of trout and carp on deck for display. A passenger selected and the fish were caught and cooked for him. E Marquandt oversaw the fish, with George L Arlwein monitoring health. About 1000 trout and 150 carp were sold during the voyage. A Boilers Machanga special meeting is set for October 17 at 5280 p. m. to elect delegates for the Dallas convention.
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Visilling Hera and Mrs Re Le with relations to Hoggscatt of Colon and Mr Mrs Allen Deel of pik alts, lacking context or actions.
The readable text contains disjointed, unclear phrases and names. It mentions a husband and various garbled terms, but no coherent event or dateline to summarize into a concrete news item.
A garbled remark references a book, fiction, and a Burnett & Co auction or order. The text mentions learning about a work in fiction and an exchange about possession, with unclear names and details due to damaged OCR.
In a semimonthly meeting of the Retail Merchants Association of San Antonio Adolph Grasso was elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W McAllister. The group also authorized appointing an assistant secretary and required approval by a new organization.
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