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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1907

Page

9

Bell Telephone Co Seeks High Court Injunction

Huntavie Ala Sept Judge Shelby orders Louisiana railroad commission to appear in New Orleans October 8 to show why an injunction should not restrain enforcement of laws regulating Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph. Shelby refused temporary restraining order, noting no irreparable harm shown. Also notes constipation treatment advertisement.

Huntavie Ala David D. Shelby United States Appeais Louisiana Railroad Commission Euene Saunders New Orleans Commission Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Cumberland Company Shelby Louisiane Commission Ines

Freedom for Bank Robber Nearing Parole in Kansas

Topeka bankers who opposed Ammet Dalton’s pardon, now on parole after the Coffeyville raid, say Governor Hock will grant a pardon. Dalton may need another arm operation after a gunshot injury from the 15 year old bank raid. few protests were filed, but many letters urged clemency. Also notices seek United States Army recruits ages 21 to 36, citizens, good character, English literacy, to apply at Moore Building, Avenue O and Houston, San Antonio, Texas.

Topeka Kan Cofnyvilla Ammet Dalton Hock Dalton Coffeyville Kansas United States Army The United States Moore Building Avenue Houston Street San Antonio Texas

North Dakota W C T U Opens State Convention

North Dakota members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union gather in Fargo for the state convention with a public reception this evening. The principal speaker will be Mrs Catherine L Stevenson of Boston as the event begins amid large attendance and local interest. Automobile livery Pope Toledo and Queens cylinder cars are noted in the surrounding context.

Fargo N. D North Dakota Woman's Christimn Temperaire Union Cathetine L. Stevenson Boston

Remembrance of Paoli Massacre Observed at Malvern

Special to The Light from West Chester Pa Sept 20. Veterans and Daughters of the American Revolution gathered on the monument grounds to mark the 30 year anniversary of the Paoli massacre. The event recalls General Wayne’s retreat from Brandywine and the brutal night when Hessians attacked American troops, many killed or wounded. A monument was erected in 1877 over the fallen patriots.

West Chester Malvern The Song and Daughters of the American Revolution Anthony Wayne Battle of Brandywine Wayne

Texas Leads In Miles Of Road In United States

Texas had more miles of public roads than any other state, totaling 141206 miles, with Kentucky and Tennessee far behind. The state spent about 4.14 million dollars on road improvements in 1904, averaging 3,408 dollars per mile and 1.33 dollars per capita. Kentucky led in stone surfaced roads, Ohio next, while several counties including Harris and Dallas boasted large totals.

Washington, D. C Texaa Ks Union Kentucky Tennessee Texas Vexas Tennassey United States Téxay Cantta Tennesse Ohio Hexay County Ila Harris Dallag

Farm the New Home for Frank James

St Louis dispatch reports Frank James buying a farm in Oklahoma and planning relocation by early October. He says he expects to die soon and dismisses rumors about Quantrill, claiming to have witnessed his fall on a Kentucky battlefield.

St. Louis Frank James Oklahoma Missouri James Qioantrell Kentucky

Petrol Famine Near Warns of Fuel Shortage Effects

The committee of the Motor Union of Great Britain and Ireland reports an impending petrol famine with shortages certain to occur. It notes manufacturers understate the coming problem and warns that alcohol may be used for motor power as a future substitute as available supplies dwindle.

London Motor Union Great Bertin Ireland Aix

Nurse Bride and Widow Within Hours in New York

Mrs. Alfred Adler of New York had an extraordinary sequence as her fiancé Miss Johanan Hartung became her nurse while Adler, a glove manufacturer, lay with Yellowstone fever. Adler died at 10, after marrying Hartung at 6:30 that morning. The event followed an eight year engagement and a hospital transfer for care.

New York Alfred Adler Adler Broadway Blok Lynhold Yellowstone Pari Johanan Hartwng Teach Hartung Miss Hartung

Train Ditches Wreck Crew Escape Near Alamo Station

Saltillo Mex Sept 30 Most cars of a long freight train derailed and the track buckled for over 100 yards near Alamo station yesterday yet no crew member was injured. The wreck resulted from spreading rails and the crew's escape is regarded as miraculous.

Saltillo Mex Alamo Station

Letter Clue To Killing At Guanajuato Mine Site

Quinajuate Mex Sept 26 authorities keep secret the contents of a letter found on the son of Dose Heiner cashier of the Guanajeato Consolidated Mining Company who died under mysterious circumstances on the banks of the San Tonovata reservoir Officials say his accounts were in order and it is believed he killed himself over a romance affair but the case remains unsettled

Quinajuate, Mex Dose Heiner Guanajeato Consolidated Mining Company San Tonovata

Views on bonds to decide waterworks purchase

Temple and city officials discuss an October 13 election to authorize 150000 to 160000 dollars for purchasing the waterworks plant. The issue dominates council meetings as plans outline funding and franchise implications for supplying water to residents.

Temple Bendy

Rio Grande Tragedy A Lady Falls Into Swift Stream

A young Rio Grande woman slipped and fell into a swift current and was not seen again as the stream carried her away. Her body remains unrecovered.

Rio Grande

Reprieve Spares Two Condemned in Guernjuate Case

On the eve of execution, President Diaz granted a reprieve saving Monica Juarez and Pedro Custis from death for murder. The two inmates, both well known in the area, faced a firing squad as an 80 year old man’s case drew attention. now it is hoped their lives will be spared.

Guernjuate Mex Diaz Monica Juarez Pedro Custis Ien

Governor Campbell heads to Devine for barbecue speech

Governor Tom Campbell will travel from San Antonio to Devine for a large barbecue where he is expected to address Confederate veterans and respond to invitations by the Commercial club and Farmers' Union. The visit follows a San Antonio stop and aims to outline his stance on current issues. Ed Steves & Sons advertises first class lumber and building supplies in the same column.

Tom Mr. Campbell San Antonio Devine Commercial Club Farmers’ Union of Confederate Veterans Steves & Sons

Wellman claims airship could reach pole in favorable year

Trondhjem Norway Sept. 20 Walter Wellman of the Wellman Chicago Record-Herald polar expedition arrived on the steamer Em press from the north. He says despite not carrying out plans he gave the airship a thorough trial and is convinced it can go to the polar region and back under favorable conditions obtainable in any normal year. He adds confidence in ultimate success remains unchanged.

Trondhjem Norway Walter Wellman Wellman-Chicago Record-Herald Empress Yabo Wellman Givan

White Plague Alarms In Mexican Army

Monterey Mexico Sept 20 Army surgeons and officers held the first in a series of conferences to devise ways to drive the white plague from the army. The lengthy meeting produced valuable suggestions and a report will be presented to President Diaz. Consumption has spread to alarming levels in the infantry and cavalry divisions, prompting the conference.

Monterey Mex Diaz

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