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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1907

Page

5

Fairbanks at Fair ay ball special to the light

Charles W Fairbanks is to arrive tomorrow and deliver an address on Confederate and Texas history. Plans aim to make the celebration memorable for Confederate veterans and their families with thousands of visitors expected. The event marks a key moment for Fairbanks supporters ahead of the next Republican convention.

Dallas Tes Charles W. Fairnin Uorrow Mening My. Fairhauses Fairhaus

No Cocktails for Secretary of War Sparks Prohibition

Fragmentary notice reprinted in a 1920 era text mentions a ban on cocktails for the secretary of war and related orders. The item references presidential candidates and restraint in liquor service, with garbled lines about shipping and a local business staying open all night.

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General Booth Ill But Not In Danger

Chicago Oct 21 General Booth remained ill but not in danger as doctors held a consulting session. Dr Oscar B Cleff said unless unexpected complications arise the general will likely resume his trip in about a week. Precautions are in place due to his advanced age to prevent the ailment from turning into pneumonia while he rests at General Kilbey’s Chicago home.

Chicago Salvation Army Oscar B. Cleff Mooth Jaly cl Kilbey Braich Uie

Mona Lisa Verdict Draws Mixed Reactions in Paris

Paris observers react to vandalism on Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa at the Louvre. The glass protection is under review as critics debate preserving the work’s aura and visibility. Aged art lovers fear altered lighting and display may shift the painting’s iconic perception. The Bexar Drug Co. advertises 24 hour service unrelated to the art item.

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Confederate War Veterans Meeting Highlights Lost Cause

A Confed erate War Veterans gathering at Kunkel's Gall featured W L Bringhurst blaming the South’s defeat on the deaths of Confederate generals and the loss of the CSS Virginia. He argued Sidney Johnston’s death doomed Confederate fortunes, with Dr E R King and others offering remarks alongside musical performances.

al- Hetl Sidney Johnson Confederate War Veterans Eld Kunkel Gall W. L. Bringhurst South Albert Slaney Jolnstag Stonowll Jackson E. R. King DeHam Lytle Patton D. c. Fanning Dringherst Sidney Johnston Montoimoudas Mantinea Confederacy Davis Grant Johnston Forte Lodar Sidney Johnstor Gosport Navy Yard Mehminc Richton Virginia Hampton Roads Cumberland United States John Ericson Nothern Angel of Destiny Chancelloraville Ski ¥ Tan Stonewall Jackson

Roosevelt Son Targeted By Exeter Players In Altercation

Exeter boys planned to pummel the president's son Theodore Roosevelt during a hockey game as a rival crowd debated his presence. Coaches warned it would be unwise for Teddy to skate, yet the second period saw taunts and rough play escalating after the Exeter Inde index.

Exeter Theodore Roosevelt Phillifis F Marvard Ldnstisht Footer Roosevelt Teddy

Bryan in New York to Make Speeches

William Jennings Bryan arrived in New York to begin a tour of speeches across the Empire State under the New York Progressive Democratic League. He will discuss "The Average Man in His Relation to Modern Politics" in multiple cities, urging no corporate funding for his tour and asking citizens to "pay the freight" for his stump speeches.

New York Wiliam Jennings Bryan Empire State Progressive Democratic Iwague Bryan Madona Brooklyn Democratic Club Schiunterady Troy Gswe

70000 Sun Fish Save City From Typhoid

Pittsburg on October 21 reports city health officials importing seventy thousand sunfish to curb a typhoid fever threat. The fish will be released in park circles and reservoirs amid efforts to prevent a recurrence of the summer epidemic.

SUN Pittsburg Viaiog Cfty Hag Dy. Edwarda Healtl Allegheny

Belmont Not To Head Civic Federation

New York Oct 21 The Times reports Belmont will retire from the presidency of the National Civic Federation when its conference meets in Chicago this week It is expected the office will be offered to ex Mayor Seth Low who will accept if offered

New York the Times Hays Belmont National Civic Fue Chicago Seth Low

Civic Forum plans rise to raise New York influence

The Civic Forum, led by Dr Lymin Abbott, aims to establish a public platform in New York this winter in Carnegie Hall with speakers from the US and Europe. Governor Hughes will open the first session, and invited figures include William Jennings Bryan Archibishop Ivelanuil Bishop Potter Samuel Compers John Mitchell Edward Hale and Secretary Tat. Meetings will run weekly through April focusing on civic service and international goodwill with nonpartisan aims.

New York Get Carnegie Wall Europe Lymin Abbott William J. Bryan Ivelanuil Bishop Potter Samuel Compers John Mitchell Edward Everall Hale Civic Forum Hughes Brean Hava Constitutional Democrate Oredeavor

Harriman Mimon Illinois Central proxy dispute update

New York October 21 John W Anchine and Charles W Peabody two of Harriman Mimon Illinois Central proxies counsel have returned to New York Their presence was noted but reporters were told there was no significance in the office being open on Sunday at Union Pacific 120 Broadway no one commented on Harriman's attendance

New York Qet Harriman John W. Anchineloss Charles W. Peabody Chicana Tnt Bili Fy Union Pacific Broadway Clerby Alexander Miller The Union, Pacific Petar Parrimah

Way Save His Neck by a Pleading Insanity

Special to The Lie roshen New York panels of jur yre i n 1 Two extra-been summoned the iiles of Charles Rogers. At mised of the murder of three persons Rogers appeared with killing Frederick Omeyy Wils Olney and All ee indertel au Me Moan on October 6. He pled insanity and will be defended by state Senator Taylor and the defense will be Jupanity.

Lieroshen Charles Rogers Frederick Omeyy Wils Olney Btnte Taylor

Law Unsatisfactory to Labor in Texas

Temple report notes railway labor groups resist the 14 hour law despite advocacy from their representatives. Texas items include a bishop confirming a large class in San Angelo and the organization of a new bank in San Angelo with $250,000 capital, listing C. C. Walsh as president, J. B. Moore as cashier, and J. L. Malone as treasurer, with 142 stockholders. Houston hosts a Texas University ex-students association meeting. Taylor mentions Central Texas Fuel & Mineral Development company forming to mine on the Milam and Lee County lands, likely led by local investors. John G. Boyle, former Texas attorney general, dies in North Yakima, Wash.. in Sherman, railroad workers strike involving sixteen Blacksmiths and helpers.

Temple Tex San Angelo San Angelo Bank & Trnal Company C. C. Walsh J. B. Moore J. L. Malone Taylor, Tex Central Tejas Fuel & Mineral Development Company Taylny Jacxington Milam Lee

Frisco and Dallas Churches Decline Union Plan

In Dallas on October 81 the Congregational churches there voted almost unanimously against joining the United Brethren and Methodist churches union plan. Frisco has also moved to oppose the measure, signaling broader church resistance in the region.

Church Union Dallas Tex Congregational Churches of United Brethren The Methodist Churches

World's Only Woman Jailer Proves 0

Geneva reports the Aigle prison in the Rhone valley houses the world’s sole official woman jailer, Mme Jenny Porchet, 53, a widow with nine children. She ran the prison after her husband’s death, maintaining order with no major issues aside from a single past incident.

Geneva Aigié Rhone Valley Mme Jenny Porchet Algle Davelve Porchal Pagon Hospital

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