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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1907
Page
1
A fire at the Standard Oil plant in Houston on September 6 caused about 600000 dollars in property damage. The blaze swept the ground blocks and damaged neighboring homes, with three one story residences partially destroyed. Local authorities reported extensive industrial and residential losses.
Splendid one with top horses in the state. Fall term district court convened with Judge Marilou. grand jury to have little to do. Labor interest as contractors face federal ban and grand jury action. Train collision near Houston injures several. Old cannon gifted to Daughters of the Republic of Texas from Dallas. Five men burned in El Paso explosion. Yoakum opens public schools. lumber and builders ad promotes WE hardware stock and competitive prices.
The Pueblo textile strike situation is improving but serious trouble is anticipated. All the men in one unit have been sent, and other units are expected to shut down before week’s end. Commercial interests monitor the situation, and businessmen plan efforts toward a settlement.
Special to The Light Sacramento announces the Interstate Exposition of Irrigated Land Products and Forest Products running with the Fifteenth National Irrigation Congress. The event promises gold and silver vessels and three prize bulls from top Holsteins, Durhams and Herefords, plus numerous cash awards valued in hundreds. Proceeds aim to promote irrigation and forestry development in the West.
In Mexico City on September 3 President Diaz sent Miguel Cavarra as special minister to Central America. The move, approved by the US secretary of state, aims to establish lasting peace among the warring republics and suggests Cavarra can achieve notable progress.
Thomas Torres, subdirector of the Mexican wall service in Mexico City, resigns after a six month leave of absence. He will travel to Guadalajara to pursue new business ventures.
Zamora Mexico September 2 Rafael, deemed one of the most heartless men, was shot by a firing squad from the Sixth Infantry last evening. A civil life ended as four men were reportedly sold through his actions.
A Mexican man died after leaping from a passenger train near Mesa, Arizona. He was found on the car with insufficient money to pay fare. As the conductor prepared to remove him at the rear platform, he jumped from the train, striking his head on the ground.
A former chief machinist from the Maine crew, Ti Pas Taxaa, spent a few days in the city amid recalling the explosion of the battleship Maine. He described the moment the vessel was blown apart and the ensuing aftermath, reflecting on the shocking incident and its impact on the crew.
A report from Topeka notes a good flow of oil three miles southwest of the state house at Adams. The sighting occurred near Apt 3 and is being watched for further details by local authorities.
The Texas State Board of Barbers adopts strict hygiene rules to curb facial stubble and infection risks. Shops must display guidelines, report violations, and use sterilized instruments, disposable towels, and boiled water for cleansing.
The statement extols freedom from harmful additives and deceptive contents as the mark of true quality, emphasizing the virtue of pure, trustworthy ingredients as the basis of excellence.
A barber shop must be kept clean with floors walls and fixtures maintained. Cuspidors and waste bowls require boiling water cleansing daily, hot water for cleansing, and patrons advised not to be shaved too closely to reduce infection risk.
The article notes the Jewish year 5681 beginning next Sunday, describing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as the Ten Days of Penitence, with two days for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur observed on the tenth day of the month. It also mentions a Pure Food and Drug Law claim for Folov’e Wonay and Tar, sold by Bexar Drug Company.
Muskogee Oklahoma September article describes the Thirteenth Telegraphator legislative body among the Chikasst Indians. It notes its limited powers to make recommendations to Congress and the expectation that federal funds from land sales will fund improvements for tribal lands and tax burdens.
New York reports Mrs Eva M Barker owner of the Mayflower plans to sail the old America cup defender in the Jamestown ocean race. The event, under Indian Harbor Yacht Club Greenwich, starts in Long Island Sound next Saturday with Captain Barr steering the rival Galatea. Barker aims for a fun sail, though she hopes to win.
The Carpenters Union in Waco promotes a work finder agent to secure jobs for union members. W. D. Fasob reportedly arranged $30,000 to $40,000 worth of work in two months, earning a weekly wage for arranging employer and worker matches. Painters unions use a similar business agent model, and the carpenters’ union has grown rapidly in recent weeks.
It becomes known that William Howard Metcalf youngest son of the secretary of the navy eloped to San Francisco and was married on August 29 to Myra Tevang a widow and mother of a one year old girl The secretary and Mrs Metcalf were unaware of the marriage until last Sunday They have never wed their daughter in law Firet Class Lumber advertises a large stock of timber shingles builders hardware and paints at low prices.
The Typographical union hosted forty members and friends in the Trades Council rooms after the parade. County Clerk Frank Newton attended and brought a generous luncheon. The afternoon included speeches recitations and humorous moments.
New York reports tell of Mdnand Cox of Williamstown suffering paralysis after a stroke leaving him mute. A tack incident caused a loud outburst and, somehow, his speech improved briefly before returning to silence, with Cox attributing his recovery to the tack and urging others to try the method.
Harrisburg Sept 3 former superintendent James H Shumaker is to testify at the capitol graft trial He says he will make a clean breast of the affair and implicate many men higher up His statements promise astonishing graft revelations from the stand
Sept 3 Monterey Germans plan a formal German club with funds saved for building quarters. Members say the club will be the finest and most luxurious in the republic upon opening.
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