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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
1
Weather report from the Texas Cotton Region notes excessive rain and generally warm conditions in the west with temperatures near normal. Forecaster Allen from the Weather Bureau records minimal rainfall and outlines conditions across Alabama, Goodwater, Greensboro, and the 75th Meridian area during the 4 hours ending a.m. local time.
Mra 3.0 Bell files for a sixty room dwelling at Magnotta Mies valued at 100 dollars. Lawrence Hibbs applies for a five room dwelling on Manterns Street valued at 1200 dollars. W. A. Kenpner seeks a four room dwelling on City Dlr Street valued at 500 dollars. AL Stephens files two Vietnamese dwellings on Bowls Street valued at 360. Singleton proposes a four room dwelling on German Streets worth 725 dollars. Drs. Yarwell and Cy advertise real estate services amid other notes.
R J Burnett Co at 816-817 East Commerce street one of the largest box factories in the state. President and manager Mr BR Annett has thirty years in box manufacture. The firm serves Texas, Louisiana and Mexico with 35 to 50 workers and a line of wrapping paper, paper bags and twine.
W T Mullers of West Texas was thrown from a cart when his horse frightened. The impact caused the loss of his left eye and left him injured. The weather forecast notes fair skies and warm readings across much of the region, with specifics on temperatures and a slow-moving storm in parts of Ontario and the Pacific Northwest. An advertisement touts ready mixed paint from Ed Steves & Sons, promising durable finish and wide stock.
The Anti Saloon League opens a national conference in Norfolk with state superintendents and field workers. Delegates from across the country plan intensified war on liquor, amid southern enthusiasm for prohibition and looming state actions. Notable speakers include George W Trickett, Governor Glenn, Governor Hanley, Senator Cormack, Rev George St Stuart, and Mrs Nanny Curtis. The event is expected to draw record attendance for the league.
An old account claims Custer courted a bold strategy to avoid a court martial after a contested plan at the Okie lines. It says scouts reported thousands of Tridians facing 700 to 900 U.S. troops, and Custer allegedly led the charge into a death trap to gain fame or die attempting to clear himself.
Ming Margaret Hiri Nelms of Waco district will wed Rev 8 Blephen McKinner pastor Gracy Khreh Houston Reights Tounton There is much interest in the wedding The Bexar Drug Go open all night Immediate delivery Prescriptions a specialty DIL A LITTRELL 405 Moore Nitg MRay and Pleetoleal Treatment Myala every night Schenermeyer s
Ruth Wesnon, longtime Oklahoma division president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, dies after an operation. Funeral held in Kirkwood near St Louis. She had led the territorial chapter since 1889 and attended the national convention in Terre Haute Indiana. Survived by her son George Ways and other relatives.
Two women who were widowed by the same man met for the first time in Paris Texas by chance. One had remarried and later been widowed again. the other had married the same man through a different union and is now dead. They learned they were connected by the former husband and shared their stories while in the care of local charity.
Mrs Rodrigues a Messian woman about 38 was bitten on the middle finger of her right hand yesterday afternoon while gathering hay in a field near Berg's Mill north of the city on the San Antonio river. She is in serious condition but alive. Relatives rushed her to the Southwestern Insane asylum for treatment as the wound was cauterized and her arm remains swollen.
New York City projects the coming year’s expenditures at about 140 million dollars the largest municipal outlay in history. Of this, 40 million is eyed for graft risks amid a statewide concern over corruption. The public schools require 52 million under Maxwell Exam policy praised for attracting top teachers.
Doubtful buyers are invited to test a Mitchell with a 95 horsepower engine. A representative will deliver a 10 mile test drive, followed by another next day until about 509 miles are completed. The pitch promises a decisive, self-driven demonstration to prove the car’s value and justify the price against alternatives.
A long listing of fraternal orders meets across lodges including Monroe Lodge 424 Odd Fellows and Alamo Lodge 44 Masons with Thursday sessions, petitions for membership, visitors, vocal numbers by Miss May Nichols and W. Alfred Mackey, and planned fall dances. A phonograph purchase and social sessions accompany regular initiation plans as Knights of Pythias hold an outdoor outing at San Pedro Springs Park on September 14 with music dancing and refreshments.
Last night in San Antonio Independent Order of Odd Fellows held two petitions for membership and conferred degrees under Captain Mullin. Eastern Star chapter No 3 reported three membership petitions and two initiations with plans for a future craft work and officer practices. Grand Chapter of Texas events outlined a week of activities, including degree exemplifications and a trolley ride for visitors, with an expected attendance near 800. Anchor Lodge and Alamo Masonic Lodge prepared for major degree work, while Knights of Columbus council No 786 reported large turnout and a forthcoming initiation. Degree of Friendship Mooroe lodge IOOF announced five candidates tonight for the first degree under Captain Trybart.
D Moore of Whitney, originator of the Texas organic hit democratic clubs, spoke at Free Park House in Waco to a large gathering of young Democrats. He outlined plans to organize democratic clubs across Texas cities and counties.
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