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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1907

Page

6

Vandal sinks million dollar Grage steamer in Vancouver harbor

A Canadian Pacific liner sank alongside a Vancouver dock after listing severely. The 485 foot Oriental liner, valued at a million dollars, filled with flour in the hold and began to founder. Crews worked to pump water as the vessel settled on her port side and gradually capsized toward a possible salvage.

Portland Ore Oregonian Duat Welock Hiner Harvey Orient Hong Kong England

Bears and railroad danger near Somerville bridge incident

A train crossing the Vegua bridge north of Somerville in Burreson County encountered a herd of black bears on or near the trestle. One bear failed to clear the track as the engine approached, the trestle’s openness stopping the animal from escaping in time. The engineer slowed but found no sign of the bear, presumed to have entered the swamp.

Vegua Somerville Burreson County Tess

Visit by Old Home Ex-attorney Bergstrom Sparks Local Reminiscence

Oscar Bergstrom, once San Agtonio’s attorney and brewery director, now in New York, arrived in the city for a brief stay. He toured his old home, received a cordial greeting from longtime friends, and said he would remain for a day or two.

Oscar Bergstrom Erry San Agtonio Aso Presi Duat New York City

Cut Loose From Bailey Says Waco

Special to The Light Waco Texas October 24 discussions in this city are heated over the Campbell Bailey matter anti Bailey factions hope the governor will cut loose strong from Bailey to expel him from the field. The financial situation grows the talk as former Bailey supporters drift away. Governor Campbell returned from a north Texas trip and says he is pleased with receptions in Dallas and Abilene but not happy with Senator Batayes attitude there may be political moves later in Texas.

Waco Tex Campbell Bailey Wall Bailey Texas Austin Campbell

German Balloon Declared Winner in International Race

The official airline survey from St. Louis to Asbury Park marks the Pommern as the winner for the longest distance. The Lisle fragrance finished at Herbertsville, with leaders noted from Forest Park.

Washington, D. C St. Louis Bertogien Louis Forest Park Asbury Park UTA Miles Forest, Park Herbertsville

Publisher Hits the Paper Trust

In Chicago on October 24 at the Civic Federation session, Knox Smith of the Federal Bureau of Corporations spoke on Administrative Regulations Corporations. Herman Richler of New York argued printing and publishing as the only industry tending toward disillusion, noting labor and the International Paper Company as dominant forces shaping its fate.

Chitago Civic Federation Knox Smith Federal Bureau of Corporations Herman Richler New York United States Labor International Paper Company

More Clerks on Sap Line Under Railway Postal Service

Chief Clerk Wdaward Arnold at the railway postal service head quarters authorized to again train Tailway postal clerks Nos 13 and 14 on the San Antonio and Corpus Christi route between Kenedy and Corpus Christi. Two clerks will be assigned to that run effective Monday October 28.

Sap Line Wdaward Arnold Railway Postal Service Poiat Waheon San Antonio Corpus Christi Kenedy Corpus Christ

Government orders test for dog policemen

The Panama commission plans tests for two thoroughbred bloodhounds to aid law enforcement in the canal zone. Veterinarian reports and field trials will occur soon under Colonel H R Stevens supervision. If successful, the dogs may be sent to New Orleans for transit to Panama and later serve in detective work. The effort marks a civil service departure likely to be adopted elsewhere if it succeeds.

Panama Commission Canal Zone Fort Lamy Houstan H. R. Stevens Ellef Quartermister Place &F New Orleans Panama Jbe Getiny Detective Office Thasr Canal

Latonia Race Results First to Third Races

Results from Latonia show race one five-eighths mile selling won by Bess Ward at 15 to 1 with Countess of Melbourne 10 to 1 second and Mondella 2 to 4 third. Race two three-quarters mile selling Merrick at 2 to 1 won with Stoner VI 4 to 1 second and Copperfield 5 to 2 third. Race three one mile selling Conn 2 to 1 won with O Coe B 6 to 1 second and Recor My Queen Of all the Rosny 2 to 1 third.

Bess Ward Countess of Melbourne Mondella Merrick Stoner VI Copperfield Conn O. Coe

Inspection Trip Opens Rail Territory Tour

Edward Arodlit chief of the railway travels across portions of the network on an inspection trip aimed at oversight of service and regional coverage.

Edward Arodlit Ehter Elpint Thalt Ber¢lee

Vengeful Guent Shoots His Lawyer in Court Trial

Wm Loppon, a longtime resident, shot Judge Charles Brammag and then killed himself after a dispute over a property title and a stock security deal. The victim, aged, is reported to be recovering, while Lepper, tied to a prior favorable decision, had long sought to regain control of the property.

Tavamle Wra Wm. Loppon Chas. W. Brammag Lonper Jaro Taw Regal Aramamel Lepper Brame Lepner

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

Increasing cloudiness tonight and Friday. The 12 hour low near 40 and the 24 hour high around 82. Winds at 6 oclock in the morning were 4 miles per hour. The Texas storm region publication and general national weather report appear on page two.

T,qcabe San Antonio At & A'Clort Maxta Fonso Eelock Texas

Italian town razed by quake so far worse than early reports

Paris dispatch reports a severe Italian earthquake destroying a cathedral town, with many buried beneath collapsed structures. Relief trains head to the stricken district as rain and icy wind worsen suffering. multiple villages report damage and deaths amid imploding towers and collapsing towers.

Paris Naples

Salmon Cannery Workers Plead for Chinese Labor Reforms

Seattie Wash Oct 24 The cannery laborers of southeastern Alaska plan to lobby Congress for a revision of the Chinese exclusion act to permit importation of cabin crew under heavy bonds. They argue that without Chinese labor, packing will be curtailed as white, Mexican and Italian workers have not filled the need.

Sealile Wash Oet Alaska Miley Congress

P. W. Street Stricken Ill in Local Home

P W Street financial secretary of the Trades Council and of Pin tory Union No 1722 is critically ill at his home 205 Martin street. He has been confined indoors for some time and friends are alarmed by his condition.

W. Streat The Trades Council Pintory? Union No Martin Street

Court suit reveals German state secrets and mysticism

A libel action against Maximiian Harden, editor of Die Aukumypt, unfolds in Kerr Court with testimony from Count Moltke and other nobles. Allegations focus on a “round table” group attempting to influence the emperor, with ties to Prince Zulenders and royal intrigues, including a handkerchief incident and a circle around the emperor.

Philip Zulenbnrg Vienna Count Helmuth von Moltke East Prussia Frederick von Moltke von Moltkes von Melike Count Zulenberg Count Avlenbers Kuno von Malike Count William von Hohenan Peru Harden William Count Auentiarg van Maltke Ganeral Hohenar Count van Maltke Terday Aweabkes Zulanders Paron Philip Fran von Elbe von Moltke Aphhets Zulenders Grat von Tal Alvorec von Mottke

Helena Operators End Strike After Reinstatement

Helena workers in Montana end a strike after being reinstated following a local meeting. The Western Union and Postal forces also report reinstatement yesterday amid resolutions passed by the assembly.

Helens Mont Cet Western Union Affie Susatereiy

Bankers Relief As Government to Deposit 25 Million

New York reports optimism after a week of turmoil. Secretary Cortelyou announces $25,000,000 in government funds will be deposited with banks to calm runs. Banks like Harlem and Hamilton suspend payments while crowds gather outside major houses awaiting London stock quotes and further updates.

New York George B. Cortelyou the Treasury Cartelyou J. Pierpont Morgan John A. Stewart James Sullman Corintyou Treasury Department Treasury America Persme Rmin Barking House With Street Brosilway Ann Streets Colonial Tr Company Sa’clet Clement London Cortelyou Harlem Twelfth Ward Bank Hamilton Bank

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