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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
6
Local notes report the Ban Antonio Tuin Verein advancing rehearsals for the Bohemian Girl to be staged in October. About fifty participants rehearse twice weekly, with women Thursday and mixed company Friday. Professor Milgers aims for a chorus of around a hundred voices, selecting leading roles from strong vocal talent.
In Pusila Mexico on September 2 workers at cotton mills threaten to strike over demands for higher wages. Owners face a serious, unsettled mood as labor action looms, with authorities noting no current outbreaks but fear of trouble at any moment.
A nine year old, Herbert Allen, son of Trumpeter Alen of Troop 1, died from a rifle discharge at his home near the fort. The weapon fired while others watched, entering the boy's head above the eye as he stood with soldiers guarding prisoners of war. He died after hours of struggle, with funeral plans not yet set. Other notices report the deaths of James Allen Martin, Pearl Morgan, Raymond Brady, Lily Gherry, and the Maverick funeral service drawing many attendees.
War era wardrobe guidance for schoolgirls covers dress, coat and rainwear. Articles discuss fabrics from ginghams to silks, box pleats and yoke details, with construction notes for two part dresses, coats, and rain gear. Care and wash tips stress sturdiness, simple handling, and durable materials.
Weis, manager of the Grand Opera House, returns from St Louis with aims to secure new attractions for Electric York and conferring with the public for a robust season. He notes national prosperity and plans a season of top class acts, with bookings already advanced and a strong lineup anticipated.
A burglary report describes a broken plate glass window at a residence on West Comarn sheet and a quick police response by Patrolmen Ortie. Officers arrived after the crash, found the panes shattered and noted no items missing. The incident occurred around 2 oldnele, drawing brief attention from nearby residents.
Burial permits list several early 20th century deaths including Reuben Maverick aged 22 in Saranac Lake New York with tuberculosis and interment at Cemetery No. 4, Rayne Ready who died September 1 of lockjaw at West Mansion Street, interment Baise ex Wallace Lionglass a 19 year old with tuberculosis at 312 Gibbs Street.
Lorah and Obie report a dramatic bank incident on September 2 as Charles Manda former cashier at Oberlin bank, armed with a double barrel sh shotgun, held police at bay and fled after a tense standoff. Manda later surrendered to authorities and returned home under protective custody, prompting a late night manhunt and medical evaluation.
Real estate transfers recorded involve multiple parties across several Texas counties including Bexar Kinney Frio and Kinney. Transactions include parcels in South Heights Laurel and Beacon Hill with prices ranging from 1.00 to 16.40 dollars and property blocks and lots identified by numbers and street names.
A plan to employ between 4000 and 10000 men within sixty days to improve the Southern Pacific extension in Guatalajira, Bie, to advance state infrastructure and labor conditions.
Miss Blanche Phin and Miss Kilta Devine lead a stretch of Mississippian social visits as friends gather in Belton and Austin. George Mayer, Joe Meyer and many others arrive from New York Philadelphia and Dallas to attend the Labor Day events at the Menger and New Maverick hotels. Officials and travelers from Waco Batesville Rock Springs join the city crowds while physicians and professionals from Galveston and elsewhere register for the holiday.
BR Barnett Go operates a major box plant along East Commerce, a leading South region producer. Dr RG Barnett, president and manager, brings thirty years of box making experience. The firm serves Texas, Louisiana and Mexico with wrapping paper, bags, twine and related supplies and employs about thirty to fifty workers.
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