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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1907

Page

7

Convention Hall Award in Houston property case

The condemnation board awarded 2000 for the Houston and North Flores Street property. No appeal will be heard from the board's decision in yesterday's court of appeals session. Notes indicate further proceedings to widen North Flores and related street work on West Houston, with a Friday deadline for an upcoming hearing.

Convention Hall Houston North Flores Street Yesterfey Chamber of the Court of Appeals Holler West Houston

High school classes moved to Brackenridge Grammar due to repairs

Bexar Drug Co alerts a delay in repairs at the High school building forcing sessions to be held at Brackenridge Grammar School on South Alamo. Students are told to meet Monday at 6 10 a.m. Entrance exams will be held mornings at Brackenridge, with faculty available 9 o'clock each day this week.

Atention Brackenriere Grammar School South Alamo Street Griammir School Brackenridge Pulidine

Woodstreet disturbance and post clash over warrants

Report describes a few days ago at Woodstreet and New Bruuafele avenue where Oleer Van Raub and Serna drew guns during a melde to quiet soldiers. Soldiers blocked officers without warrants. after police custody, two suspects were turned over by post officials.

Woodstreet New Bruuafele Avenue Cour Oleer van Raub Oleers van Raub Serna Seleon

Traffic Blocked by San Pedro Wailer on Houston Street

Streetcar traffic on Houston Street was delayed when a San Pedro Wailer left its tracks near Soledad Street, blocking the front tracks until workers dragged the trailer free. The note lists the Cleanest Patent Book Store address in Almora ran on and mentions a geology class meeting at 8:15 p.m. in the Stevens Building, 128182 West Commerce, led by instructor Bernard Macketsen.

Houston Street San Pedro Almus Scientiuis Society Stevens West Commerce Reel Bernard Macketsen

Quits Railroad for Navy to Enlist in Marines

Charles Matchbank quits Heathern Pacific railroad after seven years to join U S marine service. He passed entrance exam and will be sworn in soon. Other items note hospital and travel plans, war department orders for cavalry to Manila, and local social announcements.

Quits Navy Heathern Pacific Charles Matchbank U. S. Marine Service Philppines War Department First Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Fort Clark Manila Fors

Fischer’s Brug Store Opens and Saloon Tables Dismantled

Partial OCR reads of a local notice describe Fischer’s Drug Store remaining open all night and Krisheh’s saloon on Flores Street dismantling pool tables by order of the proprietor to comply with law. A bartender Paul Steffler claimed he carried out the action under proprietor direction amid beliefs a state revenue agent caused the removal. Also mentions Jack Scott’s saloon, businessman A. B. Dunsett visiting San Antonio and considering investment, and a Modern Woodmen event addressed by F. O. Vangualder with Knight Leary Camp.

Kriseh O: Flores Street McDonald Paul ‘Steffler State Revenue

Young Man Hurt While Working At School Site

A teenaged worker, Alex McIntosh aged years, was struck on the head by a crowbar during morning work at an old Mahoolke school project. A 20 inch scalp wound was treated by Dr. Berrey and the youth returned home. doctors deem the injury not serious. Detectives seek owners of a large junk hoard found with two boys. call for identification. John Watson, a Negro, was arrested for theft, allegedly stealing a coal from San Antonio Undertaking Establishment and an overcoat from City Drug Store.

Will Mahoolke Hntet Alex Mcintosh Berrey Ghatas Negro John Watson Negro Wag Clix Womack van Riper San Antonio Drae

Chloroform Goes Electricity Comes New York Story

Paris dispatch reports Professor Leane of Nantais School of Medicine claims a new method using intermittent electrical currents can replace chloroform as an anesthetic. The approach supposedly affects the skull and brain with little resistance, and is said to be safe during extended exposure.

New York Leane School of Medicing Nantes Sloan Paris Times Wis Sur- Biel Tom

Rhodys Governor in a Crash at Sea

Norfolk Virginia report describes an accident involving Governor Sigzlns of Rhode Jelkud aboard the steamer Narches ter from the Rhode Talandrin celebration. The vessel ran down and damaged the Elizabeth River ferry tunnel. several passengers were affected while Osborne from Gloucester county remained uninjured. Freight agent HM Patterson was at risk during the voyage.

Norfolk Sigzlns Rhode Jelkud Aerchants Uni Miners Narchester Providence Tate Cramer Jatin Elizabeth River Groverman Gloucester County Virginia

Breakfast advice from a bygone era on Grane Nuts and Postum

A lengthy promotional excerpt promotes a breakfast of Grane Nuts and Postum Coffee for easy digestion and steady energy. It claims benefits for brain and nerves, criticizes heavy or improper morning meals, and cites a New Jersey woman who improved health and weight after switching to the noted foods.

New Jersey

Symptoms of General Debility and a Tonic Treatment

The article describes general debility symptoms including fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, poor appetite, and skin and digestive disturbances. It presents Fred T. Slater of Lestershire, NY, as suffering severe weakness after long factory work, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring health after months of illness, and notes a booklet on diseases of the blood offered free by the Williams Medicine Co.

Fred T. Slater Hudse Street Lestershire Dr. Willams Tam Williams Rastadtl Boc Ner

Old Folks and the Circus Echoes of Love and Loss

A nostalgic column muses on why older adults prefer circuses to wild stunts and clowns. It recalls watching elephants and curious animals with mixed emotions, noting older folks seek memories to share with others while children thrill at miracles of the show. The piece mentions a five year tour of Europe by a circuit and teases upcoming shows by the Selle-Floto outfit, foretelling a grand concert start on Monday, September 24.

Fay Warman Europe Frente

Kentucky Attorney General Tours Texas Capitol

Attorney General NB Mayes of Kentucky visited the Texas capitol in Austin on September 18. He was escorted through the building for a brief period during a Texpy tour by Texas Attorney General Das Lyfzon.

Austin Tex NB. Mayes Kennery, Was & Vialtar State Neues Owls Texpy Degeral Das Lyifzon

James Stevens Dies. San Antonio Pioneer Leader

James Stevens 74 longtime San Antonio resident and prominent citizen dies after sixty years in the city. Born in Ireland he came with siblings in 1847 and worked in the Alamo area government service as wagon master and yardmaster before long service with Simon Koenigheim. Survived by widow four children two sons John and James and two daughters Mrs Horace Daniela and Mrs Hettie Magner. funeral at home then St Marys Church with burial in San Fernando. Members of the Fraternal Order of Wales will attend.

Janes Stevens San Antonio Ery Burnet Street Mt. Stevens Ireland Edward John Andrew John Henk Mary Henery Bre Wn. Laird James Duffy Thomas Crowley James Burnett Stevens John Z. Stevens Alamo Simon Koenigheim Alam Wursbach Bexar County Old Awe James Stevens Horace Daniela Hettie Magner Tuionikbes Postmaster Stevens Oelvels St. Mary's Church San Fernando Docaaned Paat Order of Wales The Aeris Bat Boareva Willular T. Souley Pon Ro Kea William Toy Schumacher Doe Meader Maurie O'Conner Wiliam Stoner

Deputy Sheriff Goes to the Pen in Texas

Brownwood Texas September 1. Ww Boon formerly a deputy sheriff pleaded guilty in county court at Coleman to forgery and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Boone, one of the prisoners who broke jail here recently, was recaptured after a two days chase.

Traveling Passenger Agents Meet in Pallab for Convention

Robert L. McKibdin, recently retired, will attend a meeting of Texas traveling passenger agents in Pallab. The group aims to agree on a route enabling company travel to the national convention on the 15th and 16th in Norfolk.

Robert L. Mckibdin Telia Texas Aneta Tei Norfolts

Bexar Dice Co Open All Night Event Notices

Native Loyal Americans and Friends host a basket pleute at Macdena on Bahurday Sept 14. Train leaves at 6 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. Round trip includes Audita and Te ahildren. Bexar Prog Co open all aleht Burnett & Co Uatoradcers.

Bexar Dice Co Basket Pleute Macdena Bahurday Audita Bexar Prog Co

Leprosy Case Of SevenYearOld New Orleans Boy

A seven year old boy named Walter Porcer from New Orleans was committed yesterday to the Leper's Home due to leprosy. Descriptions note facial distortion, missing eyebrows, ear lobes, and advanced symptoms unusual for his age, raising questions about disease onset and transmission prior to notice by authorities.

New Orleans Walter Porcer Colote Mery

Senior Teacher a Growing Giant in Philadelphia County

A fragmentary Philadelphia article highlights Slantey Wright, a 17 year old 6 foot 7 inch giant from Richhill township as a prodigy in teaching. It notes plans for Wright to teach in Richhill schools, with playful local lines about a boy who must prove himself able to handle rough classrooms.

Grech County Slantey Wright Ile Tyr Height Hols Wbta Staudy Young Wright Rich- Til Hin Hese Uys Richhill David

Lost twenty dollar bill in Ardniegh area near South Mame

Lost a twenty dollar bill on South Mame Orar comer Ardniegh. Return to 434 South Alamo for reward. Five room cottage with large yard and barn. Servant room, wash room, and cash balance easy payments. Woontlog Street.

South Mame Orar Comer Ardniegh South Alamo Woontlog Street

Meteor tears hole in earth at El Pao scene

Part of a meteor fireball was seen over El Pao Texas on September 15. Fragments lit the sky and illuminated the area as locals gathered at the streaked site. Officials investigated a fresh crater formed by the impact.

EL Pao Tex Rosa N. Mf

Boarding House Burns in Austin Fire Loss

A fire at the Smothers boarding house in Austin, Texas, destroyed the building this morning, causing about 1500 dollars in furniture damage and an equal loss to the weld ing. The blaze was partially insured.

Tex Ali Prac Uralle Smothers

Why Is It Outt It Be an Easy to Weather Crowd

Excerpt from An Explanador in Lippincott's Magazine ponders why crowds form in the street during inquisitors and whether the throng reflects idle time or curiosity. The passage hints at social behavior and public interest in collective spectacles.

Lippincott's Magazine

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