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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1907

Page

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Trade gaps to blame for slow South American commerce

Professor Wit Haw Shepard of Columbia returns from a South American survey under the bureau of American republics. He says American manufacturers ignore South American market quirks like packing and delivery. He notes higher prices for American goods and poor direct connections hinder trade. A separate ad promises Pazo Ointment cures piles in 6 to 14 days.

New York Wit Haw BR. Shepard Columbia University Jilat South America Bureau of American Republics

Odell Company Watchful Over Sharp Departure of Key Executives

The Odell organization faces a major shakeup as president Jol M. Ganitall and secretary-treasure Wisueer resign. Widespread exits reduce staff and partners, with about 14 million dollars in value cited and lingering questions about the firm’s future strategy and leadership.

Cinelimart M. Ganitall Serenipany Wanaka Odell Jaaperly Vale Bern ‘Herr Associates

Gillette gets six months in jail in perjury case

Dr Walter Gillette former vice president of Mutual Life Insurance convicted of perjury must serve six months in the penitentiary. He previously faced a potential ten year term but a judge reduced the sentence after testimony about heart trouble. The case involved depositing $5000 to finance alleged legislative influence against insurance firms.

New York Walter Gillette Mutual Life Insurance Company Tate Gillette Jasan

Morse Steanship Merger on Rocks in 1908 era

New Year 1908 rumors swirl that Morse steamboat interests plan a Consolidated Steamship merger. Charles W. Morse allegedly sought control by acquiring six companies for about 25 million dollars, triggering investor skepticism amid tensions with Moran and associates.

City Extends Street Policy as Deer Slaughter Protests Rise

City council approves two street widening ordinances and a land donation while extending Tobin Hill car line plans. Mayor recommends 15 day suspension without pay for Policeman Joe Kohr over alleged excessive force during a soldier arrest, a measure adopted by the council.

Cily Houston Street Maria R. de Rivas Grant Avenue Fredericketurg Manermane D. EK. Purdish Tobn Hill Callaghan Joe Kohr Commaron Alamo Street Hauer Pir Menger Wie Bridge Lombrana Abuck

Lone Star State News and Transcontinental Updates

A collage of brief Texas reports covers labor strikes in Beaumont and Dallas, a ballooning project near Houston, railroad signaling changes at Luling, and a trucking accident near San Antonio. Also noted are a Brownsville barber shop blaze aftermath, a Pacific signal system halt, and a tragic wagon wreck with livestock losses in Texarkana.

Eczema cure advertised by D D D in 1900s booklet

An advertisement touts a vegetable based remedy named D D D for eczema and dandruff. It claims to kill skin germ causes, cure worst cases, and restore clear skin. Customer testimonials praise rapid improvement and urge samples or dollar bottles via D D D company and local drugstores.

Atuiy Gecathy B. Dennis Eezetaa FR. Tesar Maphinson N. D Michigan Chicago A. M. Piecher

Stuyvesant Bid For Presidency Drives New York Democrats

Special to The Light reports New York Democrats organize a national council on October 7 and 8 to clarify the party’s bearing in the fall campaign. A push favors Lieutenant Governor Shiyvesmak as standard bearer while Wheeler Pryns shows mixed support amid interest from southern and western factions.

New York National Council Hugnary Wis Shiyvesmak Thip Paw-Woye Othr Altos Pryns Austin Chanter

Declared Insane Case Involves Henry Huntington

Henry Huntington, son of Major Henry Atonza Huntington, was declared insane after a July incident in Vermallieg. He allegedly attacked his brother and sister at the family home in Park, triggering his arrest and detention. Medical officials and family observers labeled him irrational, leading to a formal insanity declaration.

Vermallieg Henry Muntington Henry Atonza Huntington Slater Wadahte

Vantin Lamon Oranges Rosa Ole in Domestic Use

A fragmented note praises Vantin Lamon Oranges Rosa Ole as top flavors in America and urges their future shelf presence in every grocery. It counsels customers to request them and avoid substitutes.

Vantin Lamon America

Bookkeeper accused in six-figure cafe embezzlement scheme

Pierre Hivesalles a cafe bookkeeper is arrested in New York after allegedly stealing 411000 from Cafe More than Broadway employers. He allegedly copied menus from Cafe Martin for five years and planned a new venture called Cafe Rivesalles on 34th Street. He is held on 5000 bail.

New York Pierre Hivesalles Broadway Hig Hivesalles Ile Ifa Cafe Martin 34Th Street Rivesalies Rivesalles

Not a Shot Was Fired as Two Leaders Met in Dallas

Dallas, Texas October 29 Senator Datsley and Colonel W L Crawford met within ten feet of each other and were publicly seen on the streets no personal collision occurred. Several friends, including two editors and a Tyler lawyer, acted as guards for the junior senator's safety amid Bailey inquiry tensions.

Dallas Tex Dat‘ley W.L. Crawford Tyler Gouke Bailey Amon

Harvard Receives Gift of 2000 Acres Timber Land

Harvard University announces a gift of about RM acres of valuable timber land in Petersham Massachusetts. The property, owned by James W Brule, is linked to forestry studies and the College of Applied Science. The woodland has long supported Petersham and is tied to town preservation efforts and forest management.

Harvard University Ghlle School of Applied Science Petersham Mass James W. Brule

Shake-up in Norwegian Cabinet Ends Premier Resignation

Norwegian Premier resigns triggering a cabinet reshuffle with J. Lave-Jani named premier and minister of security and defense to replace the outgoing leaders. New ministers include Me Bredut for science, Gantan Twea for defense, Magnus Malversen for interior, and M. Berge for public warship, as the ministry redraws its lineup amid unclear policy change.

Cheisthiniz Norway Got Meheelsey Wesuuib GL Hwarth Yester Tny Public Morality Haalort Lis J. c. Lave- Jani Foruten Ai Twins Me Bredut Siastic Gantan Magnus. Malversen Thimnea M. Berge Michaelgen

Doctors of World to Meet in Budapest Session

The 1A00 Doctors of World congress will be held in Budapest with Hungarian government and authorities offering support. The delegation from Austen-Aungirian embassy seeks allied scales to be represented, signaling broad international backing for the event.

Doctors OF World Hungary Budapest Altheath International Plystelansy Dalaboy

Census of Chinese Abroad Cites Global Totals

Government plans a census of Chinese citizens overseas with figures listing Japan 87,000 Hong Kong 2,312 Shun 2,758,209 Australia 1,700 Malaysia 3,020,500 Philippines 820K and America 272,929, totaling 6,729,699 across listed regions. The source shows fragmented OCR data on diaspora counts and is limited in detail.

Tetin Awnam Philippine Islands America

No More Catarrh in San Antonio Says Bexar Drug Co

The Bexar Drug Co claims Hyomei cures catarrh and offers a money back guarantee. The advertisement describes Hyomei as relief for throat and lung ailments with a pocket inhaler and medicated fumes for direct, healing action. It urges readers with catarrhal trouble to try the treatment under its guarantee.

Bexar Drug Co San Antonio Antonio Nature

Banks Here Have Plenty in San Antonio Says Official

The San Antonio tenor reports banks ready with ample currency and no danger from national stringency. Mr Brown says local banks are in strong condition, with steady shipments and solid foundations, shielding them from Wall Street strains.

San Antonio Banke Mr. Brown Nere Wall Streal

Sun Harmful To Consumptives Says Sun Expert

A fragmentary medical discussion argues sunlight harms consumptives and that climate, notably Portland Maine, aids tuberculosis treatment. The piece cites claims by a surgeon and a Portland advocate, noting skepticism from unnamed contemporaries and authorial doubts about such sun theories.

Mehchond Wig Bistay Glundy GW. Woodvatt Ignier Real Corps Wandied Corps Portland Maine Vaneur

Sleeper Incomprehensible Case At St Joseph's Hospital

Paterson New Jersey Gazette reports a six week coma in a man from Oxford Parish, named Kenn, who worked in mites. He is unarousable despite treatments including artificial nourishment and a nasogastric tube. The patient has shown no recovery and remains in a coma at St Joseph's Hospital.

Paterson St. Joeseph's Hospital Oxford Parnsee Agale Init Severimiey

Fragmentary report of a injured man in a foreign state

The text describes a man in a deteriorating condition with eyes open yet unresponsive. It notes his body weakened in recent days and attempts by physicians to obtain information about the time of his injury were largely unsuccessful. The passage mentions foreign origin and limited English.

Alps

New British Patent Act of Great Importance

The article outlines the new British patent act set to take effect January 4 next year, a measure of major significance to investors manufacturers and others. It covers over 100 sections divided into user perle patents upsighs and general, detailing enforcement across the United Kingdom and powers to revoke sales or patents if conditions are not met.

United Kingdom United Kingdon

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