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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1907

Page

10

Murder Clue Points to Local Scent of McMickle

A local murder case centers on McMickle whose body was found 8:30 am by workers and identified as him if sightings the same day by Stella Nelson are correct. The scene near his home shows no long plan and includes a cluttered room with carpentry tools and fuel stocks.

Mim McMickle McMickis Stella Nelson Wau Jos AO Bavey C. BP Tialry McMickel Dertaker Hiebe

Mystery surrounds McMickle death case and wagon clue

Officials weigh if McMickle died near a morgue body match after a witness described a nose similar to the victim. A ditch wagon found on Blanco road tied to the case fuels theories, with officers seeking the wagon owner and possible link to the tragedy.

McMicke McMickle John Roberts Aust Street Umseheid Umacheid MoMuckle Alphonse Newton Roberts Blanco Bitterman Womeck Hitters Mans

Joske Bros Opens Fall Fashion Display at Joske's

The Joske Brothers annual fall opening showcases Parisian gowns, hats, silks and satins across all departments. The large Dallas store displays dresses, accessories and menswear, drawing hundreds of shoppers with new designs and stylish offerings through the final opening day tomorrow.

Joske Bros Dany’y Geslene Ag Paris Joske's

Annual Report Reveals Record Rail Earnings in 1907

The Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway reports for the year ending June 20, 1907, gross earnings of 96,183,058.87, up 24 percent, and net earnings of 8,508,508.73, up 49 percent. Freight and passenger revenues rose, aided by cotton, stock, coal, ore, lumber, and merchandise movement and population growth. Mail revenue grew due to added service in 1906.

Missouri, Kantna & Texag Railway Company

Local Railroad Notes and Upcoming Excursions

A. K. Ragsdale remains San Antonio & Aransas Pass excursion agent with headquarters in San Antonio. He will help develop Texas coast immigration and tourism as anti-pass measures take effect. Large crowds are expected as low rates attract visitors to San Antonio tomorrow and Sunday. Southern Pacific reports smooth dock work after a strike end, with old workers returning and a calm period ahead. Weekend excursion dates from Houston and Galveston will be coordinated with several railroads.

A. K. Ragsdale San Antonio Sap George F. Lupton Southern Pacific Houston Galveston Tioketa Sunaat Pate

Freight Yards Congested As Southern Pacific Expands

The Southern Pacific reports heavy freight congestion due to limited yard capacity and trackage. It is expanding terminal facilities to speed unloading as San Antonio merchants stock up for an unusually large winter trade with shipments increasing, signaling prospective prosperity for the region.

Pacifle Sta San Antonio

No Fool Like an Old Foal Marries a Young Fool

Humorous exchange in Too True column cites a moralizer saying there is no fool like an old foal, especially if he marries a young fool, and a demoralizer’s rejoinder follows in the Chicago gossip page.

Chicago News

Rail schedule changes shift trains and stay plans

Travel notices outline that trains will depart from San Antonio by 10 20 Monday night and the Sap be time card takes effect after midnight tomorrow. The Davy Crockett train to Houston and Galveston will leave at 9 instead of 5. RL McBtobin reports strong business in the Hagly Pasa area amid planned events and preparations across the river for another bull fight.

Tomarcow Wil San Antonio Somorrow Davy Crockett Houston Galveston RL. McBtobin Southern Pacific Hagly Pasa

Mortuary notices and deaths in county hospital and city

Allan Lee Betz age 70 died yesterday at the county hospital from chronic nephritis and was an inmate for two months. Clara Archuletta age 1 died this morning at her home from tuberculosis. Herbert Otho Jameson age 100 died yesterday at Sentin Rosa hospital from tetanus. interment will be at Simendorf. JM Miller, T. H. Miller age 59 died yesterday at home after brief illness. death likely from heart trouble. survived by a widow and five children. Sophia Schwarz age 80? funeral at 1021 Main avenue with Rev A W Hayrenghs officiating. service at grave. Funeral details scattered. multiple interments and shipments noted.

Allan Lee Betz Allen Lee Betz Bexar Clara Archletta Clara Archuletta Herbert Otho Jameson JM. Miller T. H. Miller West Macon Atrout Feith Beeth Antin Mra Sophia Schwarz Sophia B Main Avenue Tha A. W. Hayrenghs Beby Marky Thiermaht

Navy recruiting drive uses moving pictures in San Antonio

Lieutenant Wilbert Smith and A. S. Ng lead navy recruiting party 3 visiting city for five weeks with public showings at Alamo Plaza. Eligible youths 17 to 25 may enlist. pay $40 to $70 monthly. Exhibitions planned Thursday to Saturday evenings next week to promote naval careers in fields like electricians and machinists.

Wilbert Smith A. S. Ng Navy aMeen Billting Montiny Alamo Plaza Hfe United States Navy Navy Department P. Knowles Alaino San Antonio Aid Fréo En

Navy life scenes and battleship views entertain crowd

The exhibit features ten thousand feet of Men at the presidential visit to a battleship and scenes of ship maneuvers, landing at St Thomas and the West Indies, boxing material, obstacle races, cowling ship, the submarine Loat Porpoise submerging, and sailing races. Stereopticon views show varied ships and scenes from strange lands.

St. Thomas Indies

Wanted male for permanent theatrical stock company

Help wanted notice seeking a financial backer or gentleman investor for a San Antonio stock company. Reward offered of four hundred dollars. Apply to Alfred Allan at 727 FE. Houston street.

San Antonio Alfred Allan Houston E Reet

Arrest 800 Men At One Swoop

Lod Russia September 20 troops descended on a large cotton mill owned by Marty Sitorstern, who was murdered by his employees on September 13 for unpaid wages. Eight hundred workers were taken into custody amid the raid reported by the Chicago Record-Herald. A distractive anecdote follows about a utilitarian boy and a church question.

Lod Russia Jollee Tiaxié Marty Sitorstern Stetke Fato Ousely

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