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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
6
Mexico City reports drastic government action against mill and railroad strikers. Leaders and agitators may be exiled to the Las Tres Marias islands, a tropical penal colony in the Pacific, after accusations of exploiting strikes to gain power over employers.
After Rosh Hashanah gatherings, Yom Kippur observances begin Tuesday September 27 at sunset and continue through the following day. Fasting prayer and contrition mark the Day of Atonement with services held in local temples. Rabbi Marks to deliver two sermons and chant Kol Nidrei.
Cas Rlante reports allied French and Spanish forces carried out a bold bombardment near Tid Davl clearing Moors massed in force. The attack killed many and forced the enemy to flee, with a Wrench casualty described as wounded.
The line state health officer reported from Vera Cruz that he arrived to investigate yellow fever. He traced the fever to its origin in the innermost part of the city and identified the case in the capital area.
Worcester mass Sept 18 Mrs Lonisa Taft mother of Secretary of War Taft is eighty years old yesterday and for the first time since she came ill July 25 sat up and received callers.
Vancouver faces race rioting over Japanese and Chinese immigration after a white infant is snatched and thrown into traffic by Chinese youths. An angry crowd erupts as authorities fear for safety and plan to remove Asians. Ottawa may relocate 400 Hindoos aboard ships Monteagle and Rastadlang.
The city council resolution to tax stock shares held by individuals faces likely enforcement issues as the three month rendition period lapses. Officials warn the assessment may go to the board of equalization, with the mayor to appoint members soon. The debate centers on whether stock questions can be answered to render stock for the assessor within July and August.
William McDonald entered a North Flores street pool hall yesterday afternoon and, without explanation, disabled tables at Ridolph Keiseh’s operation. The agent cited a state law barring pool and billiard tables on premises of a saloon and halted business, leaving patrons stunned.
Acting Building Inspector Gaens ten issued a permit this morning to the International & Great Worthen Railway company for a brick depot on West Commerce street at a cost of 19000 dollars. Foundation work has been underway and is near completion. Erection will start soon.
Eva Lieberman, a Jewish girl unfairly confined, was moved from a cell to a private environment after Rabbi Martia and community members intervened. Authorities indicate she is not mentally unfit and require proper nourishment and care, with competency questions unresolved by court delays.
Fair tonight and Thursday. Overnight low around 60 degrees. Brief forecast notes a mild start to the day with calm conditions and no precipitation anticipated in the near term.
Wind was 4 miles per hour at 8 o clock that morning. Temperature records for today and a year ago are compared. The Texas cotton region and national weather report can be found on page two.
Early today Assistant Attorney General Claude Pollard State Revenue Agent McDonald and County Attorney Newlan prepared affidavits against saloon keepers who did not file new licenses. Delinquent dealers face suits in test cases to determine if old licenses were void when the new law took effect. Approximately eighty thousand dollars will be on hand to cover license costs if higher courts uphold the decision.
The International Club plans a Mexico Day at the fair with distinguished speakers from both nations and a program designed to honor Mexico. Officials, cabinet members, and a large Mexican delegation are sought as guests, with arrangements to be arranged at a directors meeting this afternoon. Agricultural commissioner A M Byron is in San Antonio to secure best exhibits for Gillespie County Fair. Rail rate talks threaten livestock show pens and may push fall fare both ways, prompting the directors to seek fair terms from railroads. The association will also address session demands from passenger agents and session concerns about expedition, with the aim of protecting company interests and lowering rates.
City detectives rounded up a group of young boys found lingering in the streets. The youths were brought to the Joventhe court today as officers vow to detain any idle youngsters in the future.
County Attorney Newton stated he expected to have all preparations in shape for deflation action by tomorrow under the old liquor laws. The group of loons reapers were driven out and the old blanks replaced as authorities move to enforce new regulations.
Saratoga September encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic reveals 222,748 members as of June 20, 1908. Delineates losses and new enrollments since 1890 peak of 408,489, with 4,052 deaths in the past year and 8,506 new members. Calls for permanent headquarters and stable leadership to avoid annual uprooting of offices and aid efficiency.
Commander-In-Chief Brown addresses the forty first national encampment of the G A R in Saratoga. He recalls battles in the Empire State, pays tribute to patriots and the heroes of the Revolution, and honors Ulysses S Grant as a symbol of national service and memory.
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