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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
10
A jagged obituary notice reports Mrs Jane Emily Miller of St Louis aged 79, a frequent visitor to San Antonio. Also mentions James Knox in San Antonio, Antonio Gareia and other local deaths, with burial plans and hometown notes.
Mrs. Roger Q. Millae, long known in Texas society, died after a lengthy illness. Married to Hon. Roger Q. Millae on January 6, 1858, she had 49 years of marriage and leaves three children including Charles A. Mig and Mrs Woods in Corsicana, and Mrs Ralpharde in Washington, D. C. Funeral held yesterday at 3 p.m. locally with many relatives present.
Mrs. Barben, wife of a farmer near Lawrence, Kansas, gave birth to four girls in one delivery. One died within hours, three survived, and Mrs. Barben’s condition is not dangerous. Mrs. Garben is 26 years old and involved in the same account.
The passage notes six children before a generous visit from the stork and mentions no twins in Mrs. Barden’s family while one nat of ting appears in her husband’s family.
Fragmentary Texas cotton region report notes timing and regional context for the 76th meridian area this morning. Readable details are limited in the provided text.
A weather bulletin by Allen Buell in Woresaxter notes cloudy conditions in the northern and western belt with rain and near freezing temperatures. It covers the twelve hours ending at 4 am and references yesterday's figures and a minimum temperature forecast.
Reports indicate fair conditions in most Atlantic states while a stow area develops over the west Gulf. Central valleys and southwest are cloudy with rain in Minnesota eastern Nebraska Ohio valley Arkansas Oklahoma and east Texas. Galveston records 4.18 inches and Houston 5.20 inches with temperatures from 68 at Galveston to 25 at Havre Montana.
Rail passenger officials from San Antonio lines meet tomorrow at 11 to decide on fair rates for the fair and the potential use of half cent dining rate. Discussion aims to curb scalpers and ensure Sunday crowds without boosting abuse by brokers or undermining steady fare protections.
Electricity cooking brings clean convenient comfort and simple use. Save time and money by fixing a small meal in a bachelor den with a compact cooling system. Why delay order now from ZOLLER ELECTRIG CO with phones.
An editorial warns of a pending commercial decline as people neglect eating properly. It links indigestion to nervousness and sleeplessness, touting Micun as a scientific stomach aid that strengthens walls, regulates digestion, and restores bowel function. Lexar Drug Co. sells 50 cent boxes with a money-back guarantee under the Pure Food Law.
Officials report mixed results as eastern roads see declines in freight and passenger traffic while southern and western lines stay optimistic. The piece notes interlocking systems, standard cipher codes, and third rail provisions as essential to efficiency, with focus on safety alliances and car performance amid transportation pressures.
The article reports continuation of the home seekers' rates despite efforts to abolish them. Rallway officials announce the rates remain, detailing a maximum round trip from Chicago of $80, with discounts and stopovers on trips to the southwest on first and third Tuesdays.
A faulty notice reports the Miy express on the New Haven road will stop on November due to not turning a profit. Passengers recall the line’s service as fourteen months old with mixed ticket sales and little ridership, as the timetable vanishes amid criticism.
Rivalry prompts Chicago rails to restore paying commissions on all classes of business after a long hiatus. New laws end the previous rate differentials, closing gaps between seaboard and western routes and ending the prior gentlemen’s agreement among railroad presidents.
Texas railroad managers and shippers failed to reach a verdict after ten days of talks on reciprocal demurrage. Attendees included leaders from Texas & Midland, Katy, Santa Fe, Texas Central, and others, with Governor Sayers and officials present. No publication details were released about deliberations.
A session of Texas railroad rate clerks gathers at the Hot Works hotel to plan a Christmas holiday schedule and harmonize rates with other states adopting no cent rates. Attendees include J J Lawrence Houston and Texas Central, W G Monroe Galveston, M J Fuqua Katy, D J Paqua Dallas, W H Card Fort Worth, F Jansen Rock Island, F M McGlare Fort Worth Rio Grande, B L Dallas Trinity Brazos, L Fredericus International Great Northern Palestine, J R Guyton Cotton Belt Tyler, and F Daggett San Antonio Aransas Pass.
Dispatch from Vladivostok says crews of two Russian torpedo boats mutinied and attacked the city from the sea. Garrison troops fired, disabling one torpedo boat, and excitement ran high in Vladivostok while casualties and damage remained undetermined. The report appears in the Vladivostok area amid unclear details.
An eight person walking match set for Monday evening at No Hall draws a 1000 dollar purse with two thirds of gate receipts. Thin O'Lowy of Cincinnati and Ony Sehmell of Chicago sign the Athleter of agreement for sides of 1000 dollars each. Start time listed as 8 o'clock with details incomplete.
The Advance reports higher freight charges on California lumber shipments to eastern points. About 12,000 cars are affected as rates rise by 930 per car. The growth of great outputs begins with small efforts, echoing the ad noted from The San Antonio Light.
Railroad timetable for Sunset Station listing departures and arrivals to and from major routes. Includes Sunset Route to California and Eagle Pass connections, Galveston, New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas lines, with numerous intermediate points and stations.
Australian publishers face new tax rules forcing heavy ad content in magazines, sparking subscriber protests in Melbourne. The Minister of Customs grants temporary extension while publishers seek fresh arrangements. Local dealers report ad price uncertainty as regulation tightens.
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