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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1907

Page

16

Fiestas Open This Afternoon At Two Parks

Festivities begin this afternoon at 2 and run three days to celebrate Mexico independence. Events at San Pedro and Electric Park include parades, booths, decorated pavilions, and a pyrotechnic close. Speakers from Junta Patriotico del Pueblo and Mexican societies address the crowd.

J °. Sanchez Iin San Pedro Navi Electric Park San Pedro Park Medtric Park Junta Patridtico Dal Pueblo S O'Clack Benevalencia Commerce Street Main Plaza Yt Io Wollowins Mexican Union Tinta Patriatios del Publo Santrddad Allende Sociedad Mutualista Mexicans Sociedad Benevolencia, Mexicana Sociedad Mijas de Hidnico Sociedad Hidélea Union Tin C. Morales The Tinta Chilnancings Maxteo Jean A. Alvarez Junta Irvan Adidtrers Tue M. E Bucklay Corporation Court Quorra Senovts Ciro Rating Gene Eenaton Cohen Jose A. Fama Mate Pineda Nfoftlnek

Steadfast Girl Wins Pardon for Life Convict

Patrick Casey, a life prisoner for murder for 25 years, walked out of Sing Sing after Irene Irvine, daughter of the prison physician, lobbied tirelessly for his clemency. The unlikely romance began when Casey befriended Irene as a child and culminated in his release and reunion with his kin.

Ry Hearst New York Patrick Casey Sing Sing Casey Bent Long Island City Adirondacks Irene Irving Adie Eventay Paddy Miss Irvine

Coal firms skip bids on warship coal contract

New York reports that large coal mining firms have not bid for supplying coal to battleships bound for the Pacific due to stocks and labor limits. Prices for English coal could rise if sourcing abroad becomes necessary, underscoring uncertainty in meeting the Atlantic fleet’s fuel needs. Washington confirms no clear coal supply plan yet and hints international sourcing could push costs higher.

New York Bureau Equipment Department Pacific Journal of Commerce Dhi Nok Sig England Washington, D.C Atlantic Metenlt United States

LAWLESS Black People Attack White Men in South Alamo Car

In South Alamo a group of Black individuals attacked two White men aboard a car after an invitation to leave. Stones were thrown as a Black woman and two others joined the melee. A knife was used. police arrived with mounted officers but no arrests were made. The victims, butchers by trade, live near the Union Hotel.

South Alamo John Panduba James Wodin San Depot Isidewalk Tanhuba Union

Citizens and Road at War Over Track

Hearst Leased Wire reports Hickory, North Carolina, faces a clash between citizens and Carolina and Northwestern Railway workers over replacing track ordered removed by the railroad commission. Commissioner S. L. Rogers heads there to quell the friction after unknown parties tore up the line. workers faced a crowd of locals forbidding repairs amid calls to enforce removal orders.

Hearst Raleigh N.C Hickory Carolina and Northwestern Rail Way Company Corporation Commission S. L. Rogers

Cross Sea Satisfy Vengeance Thirst

In Hammond Indiana a 33 year old Austrian laborer Michael Buchroch was dragged from bed and cut almost to pieces by three brothers said to have followed him from Austria seeking vengeance. Police reported the Hauttend force notified and the assailants remained at large as the search continued.

Chiozzo Michael Buchroch Gibson Hammond Ind Austria Hauttend

Local Weather 4 Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Showers today and tonight in San Antonio and surrounding area. Overnight low reached 68 degrees with a high of 50 degrees over the past day. Winds at 3 am were 4 miles per hour. Weather office records compare yesterday with last year and note broader national outlook in Texas cotton region bulletin on page nine.

San Antonio Texas Cotton Region Bulletin

Ireland on verge of revolt drives land, tax, and home rule demand

Special cable report from London cites Robert Hunter, a New York sociologist, after touring Ireland. He warns famine and land access worsen conditions in Western Ireland, with government police expanding, agitation rising, and home rule demand intensifying. Taxation has climbed from 35 million to 50 million dollars in forty years as population falls. The piece notes agrarian violence and fears for a hard winter. A separate item lists Mrs. Dillon reporting the disappearance of Thury Maxfield of Buster, Virginia, with police asked to search.

London Robert Hunter New York Europe Ireland Hunter Royal Trish ‘Constabulary Belfast L. Dillon South Cherry Street Thury Maxfield Buster, Va

Stampede Expected as Telegraph Strike Weathers Week

Officials foresee a rush of striking operators returning to old posts by Monday while union leaders deny cash pressure. The Western Union allegedly sparked the walkout to pressure Postal into closer ties, with riders claiming Postal losses exceed Western Union. S.J. Small of the union counters claims of financial strain as funds arrive and the strike endures.

Hearst New York Renka Jackin Associated Press Ohio Western Union J. Small Ballroaa

Strike Threat Looms Over English Railways

London Sept 14 A general strike is threatened by railway workers after a long union battle for recognition. The executive committee will decide in Manchester on Sunday. If companies refuse to recognize and bargain within a week a strike will follow.

London England British Railway Elear Gge Manchester Unnion Thal

Girl Aeronaut Carrie Myers Killed In Fall At Olean Field

Miss Carrie Myers, a young aeronaut, died instantly when she fell from an ascent at the Olean grounds watched by about ten thousand spectators. Her craft dropped as it struck a mound of rock and gravel near the Pennsylvania railroad tracks about a quarter mile from the racecourse, the body shattered.

Ty Hearst Olean Olean Tay Cueing Association Carrie Myers Aaronaut Pennsylvana

Vancouver Struggles With Hindu Refugees Amid Anti Asiatic Sentiment

Vancouver reports rising anti Asian mood as Hindu refugees, estimated at over five, roam the streets seeking shelter. Officials consider Ottawa talks to curb Japanese immigration while Hindus await shelter in Drill Hall or makeshift camps. Local employers threaten unrest if Chinese staff are not retained.

Hearst Vancouver Univn Ottawa Monnty Laurier Baron Ishii Foreign Office of Japan British Columbia Bethune Carly Council theMindus Pacife Chinatown

Gift funds new memorial lecture hall at Yale

New Haven Conn Sept 14 Professor Mussel M Chittenden director of the Shem Mieti school University of Yale announced today a gift of 150000 from Mrs James B Olivar of Pittsburg Pa for a memorial to her son Daniel Leo Oliver a former student at Bhofield school who died last June The gift will fund a new recitation or lecture hall in his memory.

New Haven Conn Mussel M. Chittenden Shem Mieti University of Yale James B. Olivar Pittsburg Daniel Leo Oliver Bhofield School

Circus Agent Dues Today in San Antonio Circuit

Mafor Fred McMann, famed circus agent of Sells & Floto, arrives today with advertising car No 2. His corps of posters and bannermen are billed as the fastest in the country and work on the big dual tented act set to open in San Antonio on September 23. McMann previously visited San Antonio in 1889 as a boy acrobat with Charley Noyes.

Fred McMann Sells & Floto Major McMann Wil Bamic Sar Anstonia San Antonia Charley Noyes

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