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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1907

Page

7

Immigation Office Gets New Furniture in Terrell Building

Immigr ation bureau in the Terrell building expands to the third floor as new furniture is installed to accommodate added territory and supervision. Jerry Bryant returns to force in San Antonio, patrolling Houston Street. he and Patsy Kneeland once patrolled Sunset depot beat. Guests on Harbor Island include Mrs. George Worley and family visiting Dr. and Mrs. A. Seel near Rockport. Fred Labourcade visits San Antonio on a Southern Pacific excursion for the Houston Rooters association. he predicts a strong Houston race meet with big purses. Attorney George G. Dowell may move to San Antonio as a permanent resident. Colonel Brown returns after thirty years in service. Dr. J. H. Moore resumes practice on Houston and Soledad streets. A child is injured at a baseball game when struck on the left side of the face.

Immigration Office United States Immigration Bureau Terrell Building Jerry Bryant San Antonio Jerry Patsy Kneeland Sunset Depot Houston Street Fred Labourcade Houston Racing Assestion Bank Antonio Southern Pacific Houston Rooters’ Association Lahunreada Houston

Local item roundup on court, street work, and notices

A lively police court session opened with no major cases and $80 in fines, while the Gas and Electric company advances gas mains on Garden Street. Reports note plans for a large Sunday School convention with 500 delegates, and officials discuss hospital, municipal, and health matters alongside staffing changes and forthcoming ministerial meetings.

Deaths from Typhoid in Early 1900s Reported

The report covers typhoid fever deaths for 1900 through 1906. The request comes from Harry E. Jourdan, a chemist, who plans to present the data in a paper to the American Public Health Association meeting in Atlantic City. The item also notes other local notices and probate actions, with several court and personal notices.

Board of Health American Public Health Association Atlanthe City N. 4 Harry E. Jourdan Atlantic City N. J

Texas Cotton Region Report Morning Update

The Texas Cotton Region Report covers conditions for the 24 hours ending at 1 a.m. Central Time this morning. It notes regional weather impacts on cotton growth and potential harvest activity across districts, with emphasis on temperature and moisture patterns affecting yields.

Weather Summary Notes and Forecaster Attribution

Weather is generally fair with temperatures slightly above normal. It lists yesterday’s low and a small rainfall note. Data attributed to Allen Bib l, local forecaster, U S Weather Bureau.

Missigelpot River Lake Superior Florida Galveston Pennsylvania

Grand opera house cleaned by suction vacuum system

The Grand opera house underwent a dustless cleaning using a suction method powered by a gasoline engine. Operator John Forehand demonstrated the device to onlookers while owner Honey C. Rips of 304 Alamo Plaza touted advantages over other vacuums.

Grand Opera House W Lang Opera House Grand John Forehand Honey C. Rips Alamo Plaza Rips

Manual Trainers Return From School

Supervisors of local public school manual training branches attended advanced programs during vacation at Ga cus institutes Peoria TL and Massachusetts technology school. E B Chueh returned from Dix Weel course, Adolph Uhr from Massachusetts, Miss Mmma Phie from Deatonatte, all at their own expense for pupil benefit.

Sclols Gacus E. B. Chueh Dix Weel Peoria Polytechnic Adolph Uhr Massachuettts School of Technology Tool Ft Pouse Cotnall Wiiveralty Mmma Phie Deatonatte School

First Oysters Of Year Reach City Inbound Market

The city greets the season as the first oysters arrive, with fresh shipments expected from Houston via the ship channel. Restaurant owners expect a strong crop this year and anticipate the market will soon be crowded with bivalves, shucked locally and shipped inland to meet demand.

San Antonio Houston

Insurance for Brackenridge and Grant Schools Secured

The school board has insured the new Brackenridge Memorial school at Hackberry and Centar streets and the new Grant school at Lona and Chavez streets for five years, $4000 each, at 7 cents per $100 value. WF J Scudder & Co. acted as fire insurance agents after other agencies refused to participate.

WF. J. Scudder & Co New Brackenridge Memorial School Hackberry Centar New Grant School Lona and Chavez Streets

Amusements at Grand Opera House and Lyric Weeklong Vaudeville

A busy program unfolds at Grand Opera House with Dandy Dixie Minstrels and Campbell brothers among top acts, plus touring shows from August 1906 to June 1907. Big Tent Theater reports two large crowds for Woman Against Woman starring Melha Palmer and Townsend Irwin, with praise for their performances. The Lyric offers a strong vaudeville lineup headlined by Chisley and company in The Third Generation, Collins and Hal, and Flora LaVere, plus Don Stewart and Allen family interludes.

Matshless Min. Stry Colton Pickers Pullman Palace Allstar Campbell Brothers Williams and Stevens Vomikc Toney Daredevil John Prampiu Benny Jones Er S. Wetter Melha Palmer Townsend Irwin San Antonio Danna Lee Womin Tonich Charley Ant I Richard Lester Tole Brazil Allen Don" Stewart Lyric Airdoree Lyric Chisley Migs Flora LaVere

Cohan Song and Moving Pictures Draw Audience Praise

Dow and Dag will continue to perform Virginta by George M. Cohan, a season hit, while new moving pictures including Under the Sea pursue favorable attention.

Dow, Daggett Virginta George M. Cohan

No Mother to Guide Her Plays Grand Tour Debut

A coming attraction features Migs Almz Hearn formerly of Klimt Hearn company entering the Grand for two nights with a new scenic production and electrical effects. New York managers Long & Packard back the tour, aiming to crown Miss Hearns potabile stage career. Lillian Mortimer’s comedy drama, previously seen on eastern circuits, is presented to appeal to southern patrons.

Migs Almz Hearn Klimt Hearn Company Matifee G New York Messrs. Long & Packard Miss Heari Lillian Mortimer Milas Hearn

Vinson's Contract Arrives Too Late to Save Forfeit

President Hobbie received Vinson's contract from Austin this morning. The document is dated August 1, but the timing does not avert the league forfeiture. Vinson played in more than five games before registration, triggering the forfeiture under league rules.

Hobbie Son Austin Vinson

Grape-Nuts Cereal Promises Quick Easy Nutrition

An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a crisp, dainty food made from wheat and barley with diastase developed by moisture and heat. It claims vital phosphate of potash aids brain and nerve centers, requires no cooking, and suits laborers, athletes, brain workers, epicures and invalids for breakfast or meals with cream and Postum.

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