Notable visitors register at San Antonio hotels
Local guests list includes M Thompson of Kerrville, Charles R. Davis and wife of San Marcos, Charles B. Bern of Harper, J W Whitley and T Bowie of Pearsall, W D Sims of Waxahachie, W Rankin and wife, T Ford and companions from Houston, M C Harris deputy collector in Austin, Charles Gulmore Hone Ton, J Hawkins and family at the Bexar, L Pinckney Austin at the Bexar, D Achtzehn and A Corcoran depart for Corpus Christi, D Chessher Williamson County with family, A Sieske Austin, G H Gooper and wife, Mrs A B Looscan and Mrs M G Hows at New Maverick, John A Clarke and others Rockport visitors at New Maverick, W R Wiseman Floresville at New Maverick, Austin Kimball Alpine at Bexar, Henry Probandt left for San Angelo, Mrs Cora Curtis recovering in dengue fever, Paul Dabrowalski back from San Marcos, Mrs BR Crume and Mrs Charles E B Smith returning to Houston, Misses Winifred Stanton and Claribel Cady of St Louis visiting Minnie Weber on route to Mexico, Mr and Mrs George Martian and son Robert returning from Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Thompson
Kerrville
Charles R. Davis
San Marcos
San Antonio
Charles BE. Bern
Harper
W. Whitley
T. Bowie
Pesrsnil
Orn
W. D. Sims
Waxahachie
Menger
W. Rankin
O Ford
Houston
H. G. Dowens Ia
M.C. Harris
Inferna
Austin
Charles Gulmore
Honeton
Bexar
J. ¥. Hawkins
Bexar. & L
Fred
Achtzehn
DB. A. Corcoran
St. Louis
Blite
Arthur Sieske
G. H. Gooper
A. B. Looscan
M. G. Hows
Texas
New Maverick
John A. Clarke
W. F. Sparks
Poets, Jr
W. B. Gray
F. Stevens
Rockport
W. BR. Wiseman
Floresville
Austin Kimball
Alpine
Henry Probandt
Probandt & Raphael
San Angela
Cora Curtis
1019
North
Salado Street
Paul Dabrowalski
San Mareno
Coronal Institute
BR. H. Crume
Charles EB. Smith
MeRse
North Balado Street
Winifred Stanton
Claribel Cady
Minnie Weber
Maxico
George Martian
Robert
Nonih
HL Elbert
Galveston
Fragmentary dialogue from gossip column clueing a Mafia reference
Fragmented text shows a Mrs Boofer and Mr Boofer speaking with a hint of Mafia context. The passage appears as overheard street talk rather than a full report, with unclear speakers and missing surrounding facts.
Counties Slow to Report Texas Tax Rolls for 1907
In Austin Texas on September 2 many Texas counties have not submitted their 1907 tax rolls to the comptroller's department. Only about half the counties have filed so far and October 1 is the target date. Two counties reported yesterday Trinity with 5 694 781 valuation vs 5 467 890 estimated and Donley with 38 841 369 valuation vs 2 840 330 estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Comptroller's Department
Kent
Auomatic Tax Board
Trinity
Donley
Murder Draws 99 Years for 2 Youths
Hatenton Ga Sept 2 The verdict in the murder case against Albert and Porter Jones was guilty with a mercy recommendation. Judge Lewis sentenced the boys to lengthy imprisonment and set a hearing date for a new trial. The crime involved Robert F Adams, a Putnam county planter, and stemmed from a longstanding family feud. Porter Jones, 41, and an unnamed co-defendant were involved in the brutal killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatenton
Albert
Porter Jones
Cooper
Dudge Lewis
Jones Boys
Robert F. Adams
Putnam County
Georgia
Porter
Crea
Rules on Local Option Elections
Special to The Light from Austin Texas notes attorney general's ruling on Grayson county. If Grayson votes against prohibition in local option elections, prohibition areas revert to county wide prohibition with 39 precincts. The department also states that a county wide prohibition election does not repeal local option in any precinct already voting against prohibition under a prior election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
S. W. Porter
Shurwin
Grayson County
Attorney General's Department
Signs Patents for Many Acres in Texas
Austin Sept 21 The governor signed 39 land patents embracing large tracts across counties Angolina Bell Bandera Carson Bexar Hays Harris Jones Tack Lipscomb Liberty Lamb Marion Montague Nueces Zavata and others totaling hundreds of acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Govin Enor
Angolina
Bell
Bandera
Carson
Bnavlann
Lipscomb
Liberty
Lamb
Bmodina
Marlon
Wes
Montague
McCulloch
Nueces
Pertter
Stephens
Giarr
Wilburger
Webb
Zapata
Waco Telegraph Operators Shifting to Other Lines
Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports that several talagraph operators have left their posts to take new lines of employment. Some move to a Western Union position, others to a commission house, and a postal operator has become manager at a moving picture show. Telegraphing duties are assigned to new staff as experienced operators depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Tinfon
A& Commission Hose
Poatal Operatoy
Weture
Alfieas Aye AL
Banks Named Reserve Agents by Texas Superintendent
Austin September 1 State Superintendent of Banking Love approved banks as reserve agents for state banks and trust companies in Texas. Agencies named include Citizens Bank and Trust of Austin for several banks, Fort Worth National Bank for Port Worth, Western National Bank of San Angelo, and others in El Paso Houston Edna Beau mont and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Love
Texas
Dorado State Ban
Citizens’ Bank and Trust Company of
Fort Worth National Bank of
Port Worth
Western Na Yonal Bank of San Angelo
Guaranty Rust and Bank Company of
el Paso
Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Austin
Texas Bank and Yrust Company of
Beaumont
Chizeng Bank and Trust Company of
Jackson County State Bank of
Edna
Neonal City Bank of Houston
Ute American Bank and Trust Company of Houston
Poll tax cases on at Waco echo past election fraud
In Waco Texas on September 21, poll tax cases go to trial in county court drawing public interest. Indictments were returned after a special grand jury session in about twenty cases. Defendants are alleged to have paid or furnished money for others to pay poll taxes, tying to the late prohibition election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Prng
Postal Manager Goes With 10000 Shortage Mystery
Hearst Leased Wire reports in New Orleans that Ted Robert Petrich, former manager at a local postal telegraph office, is missing with a shortage cited from 4043 up to more than 10000 dollars. An affidavit was issued by district superintendent W A Porteous charging embezzlement, while Petrich’s son N J Petrich says the loss may exceed 10000 dollars. Petrich previously served as secretary of the Atlanta baseball team in the Southern League and worked with Western Union in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
New Orleans
N. J. Petrich
Portegui
Petrich
Atlanta Baseball
Western Union Oni Tangly Athiunta
Singing Societies To Convene Today In San Antonio
About 100 members of San Antonio German singing societies join the annual Messnerfest in Converse. Maennerchor led by Professor Hahn and Froskin Slaging guided by Professor Vogt meet at Mission Garden at 7:20 a.m. Liedervanz assembles at St. Joseph Hall for the event. Delegations from a broad region travel in wagonettes to the We fest, expected to be the most successful yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonia
Converse
Maennerchor Society
Hahn
Froskin Slaging Society
Vogt
Mision Garden
Vlack
Liedeveranz Society
St. Joseph Hall
Ieave
Woman's Slayer Hears His Doom in Murder Trial
Frank Constantine, convicted of fatally slashing Mrs. Arthur W. Gentry in January 1906, was sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict shocked a crowded Chicago courtroom as jurors returned while judge prepared to adjourn. Constantine attacked Gentry from behind in her home, then fled to Italy before returning to be captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Chicago
Frank Constantne
Arthur W. Gentry
Stanting
Kavanaugh Ras
Constantine
Tefore Mai
M Muder
Tfe
King's Birthday Fete Cost 250000 at Hamburg Fest
Special Cable reports Siam's King Chitlalongkorn hosts a three day birthday celebration in Hamburg inviting all citizens. Unlimited champagne wines and beer flowed while large sums were distributed to the poor. A grand banquet fed hundreds as authorities estimate the total cost at not less than 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlyly Petambur
Chemlongker'i
Siam
Chitlalongkorn
Hamburg
Liquor Dealers Here Tomorrow Rotary Convention
Delegates to the Rotary convention of liquor dealers will meet in the Asian Garden Hall tomorrow spring. Though no formal program is ready, it is certain that saloonmen will hear addresses by T. H. Ward A. I. Onton and William Astrey. Charles Wernette president of the San Antonio Retail Liquor Dealers association will call the convention to order at 10 30 Tuesday evening after business is disposed of a banquet will follow for visiting delegates at Schenermeyer's park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alate
Rotary Nanor
Asian Garden Hall
Tt. H. Ward
A. 1
Onton
William Astrey
Charles Wernette
San Antonio
Governor speaks at Medina rally defending Thirty-Third Legislature
Governor Campbell addressed a large Medina County gathering under the Partners' Union banner. He defended the work of the Thirty-Third Legislature, stressing achievements and urging continued support. The event highlighted local political engagement and advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davine
Campbell
Medina
County
Partners’ Union
Thirtietty
Dazed man wanders aimlessly for a week near Taylor
Special to The Light from Taylor Texas reports Mrs June Frost of this place says her husband has wandered in a dazed condition for a week. He left for Fort Worth last Sunday but failed to reach the city and has been traveling aimlessly from town to town, eventually reaching Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Tex
Mra Jne Frost
Arrest Woman for Killing Teacher in Chicago
Police arrested Miss Thelma Metmet in Chicago in connection with the murder of Mrs. Lian White Grant, the teacher found strangled. Williams, a Black man, is sought for knowledge of the death and allegedly sent Metmet a letter asking to meet at his home on Frederick Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thlen Metnert
Lian White Grant
Miss Metnert
Richard J. Williams
Frederick Placé
Williams
FARMERS QUARREL ENDS IN SLAYING NEAR RENTON
Thomig Biggs of Polk County Tennessee was shot and killed near his Renton home by neighbor James Carter after a dispute over Carter’s trespassing stock. Carter was captured and jailed at Bon ton. Biggs was a longtime county figure. his son B M Biggs serves as Polk County official. Carter’s mental state is noted as a defense plan for trial next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoys
Tenn
Thomig Biggs
Polk County
Tennessee
Renton
James Carter
Carter
Biggs
Thomas Biggs
Poll County
Kfe
Bigns
Sherry
Crivter
Bonton
Bia Tridl
Mrs Hick Says They Gusted Em On Train
Mrs Hick, returning from a western trip with Longworth and a party, recounts a near escape from danger and clears a newspaper report about drawing-room seating. She explains two foreigners briefly occupied drawing room A but surrendered once tickets were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles F. Joy
Ft. Lonny
Grad Canyon
Putdes Bale Trogen
Grind Canyon
Jonworth
Auto Crash Claims Driver In Racing Event
Rey Rehm, driving a touring car in a Yale race at Delmante, was killed when a front tire failed near the grand stand. The car overturned, Rehm's head was crushed, and spectators watched as his machinist was ejected and injured. Mrs Rehm fainted and was carried from the stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haast
Delmante
Cal
Rey Rebm
Rehm
Yale
Reha Wagecmuhh
Fang
Mra
Conrad
Catnish Cure Ad Claims Endorsements and Offer
A damaged ad fragment from Cheney and Co of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for a cast of Catnish cured by Mudl's Catrrh Cure. The notice, signed by LDING KINNAN MARVIN and others, attests longtime familiarity with T Cheney and asserts trustworthy dealings, with testimonials read as bold claims and partial product references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudl
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
T. Cheney
Yenra
Lding, Kinnan & Marvin
Cho
Blond
CNL Nes
Also Mentioned on This Page
SAN Antonio Gas 6 Electric CO
America
Key Fori Commission House
Moving Picture Show
Saengerfest
Ron
Frank Constantin
Britain
London
Ghonja
Scotland
Gorawall
Transvaal
Klon Allen
Mit
Frank Bros
Alamo and
Main Plaza
Fort Worth
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