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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
4
A freight engine and an M K T passenger engine lightly collided at Sunset depot when the freight derailed into the standing passenger train. Both engines sustained little damage and no injuries were reported as officials investigate the cause.
Guadalajara reports plans to ship an ample quantity of oranges into Texas. Officials say the fruit will be cheaper and better than California crops, signaling a notable fruit trade shift from Mexico to northern markets.
National commission announces four Texas league players drafted to major leagues. Whiteman and Guyn go to Boston Americans Edgendson is held by Washington Gardner to Boston Americans. Dated Hone ton Waco and Austi. New Hole in the Wall opens Sunday morning September 3.
The annual bicycle road race on the Leopol course draws 39 riders led by Dick Madden Arthur Morse Alburt Pyte and Will Block. Handicap start times to be announced with a prize list including bicycle supplies and gear. The course begins at South Presa Street near the fairgrounds and Hot Wells with a free public race.
A terse help wanted note lists wages at 4.60 for eight hours and directs applicants to room 21 at the Palace Rooming House near Bunnet Depot with unclear directions about times and conditions.
Large crowds arrive from Houston and other points on rail lines to attend the Labor Day celebration in San Antonio. Hotels and eateries run at capacity as visitors explore Union Park amusements, a concert, dancing, and city sights.
In a doubleheader, the Soldiers defeated Nie Tenge 2 to 0 and shut out Turners 0 to 2, solidifying their position in the league race. Batteries for Soldiers were Tarpin and Carpenter, while Turners relied on Flannery and Reete. The program noted upcoming games with Nie Tengers at 3 p.m. and Turners at 6 p.m.
The program includes a bicycle race around the Loop starting at 6 o clock with thirty nine entries. Fast riders from the state compete for the honors while handicaps are not given out. The field lists many names and a prize table with bicycle supplies and other items. The event begins at the ice cream works at 6 p.m. and finishes at the same time.
The stormy night in Hallottaville, Texas, wrecked the Garner home after a lightning strike tore off the yar parton. Nearby crimes include two armed men robbing Hob West vind’s house, stealing $12 plus $60 hidden under a mattress, as residents were visiting neighbors. Other notes report births, marriages, local appointments, and various incidents across multiple Texas towns.
A San Antonio 1836 era item notes St Marys College pupils on a First Mission picnic and local youths troubling streetcar crews by riding gears. It lists Cavalry company members, travel notes from Mexico, hunting outings, a Southern Pacific train delay, and a military recruiting ad seeking average able bodied unmarried men ages 18 to 35. Local ads mention music and Schevermeyer undertakers.
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