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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1907

Page

8

Flagler's Daughter Sent to an Asylum

New York august 6 Baroness Annie Plagley Hickey daughter of John H Hingler has been committed to a sanitarium in Connecticut by order of the district court in Stamford. There is some hope of a cure. Her mental breakdown traces to the death of her husband John H Flagler. The baroness, once queen of Trinidad, faced ruin after her husband died and health declined. She later ended her life in El Paso Texas in 1948.

New York Flanion Hickey John H. Hingler Connecticut Debate Court Stamford Jom H. Flagler Harden T Hickey Annie Plagley Trindad Eyinidad James I Hingland United States Varonesa Trinedad France the Yen Wclel EL Paso Texas

Lumber Prices Targeted by Southeast Mills Meeting

An executive meeting of South Atlantic coast timber firms opens in Norfolk to push stronger measures for raising lumber prices. At a recent North and South Carolina lumber manufacturers gathering, mills agreed to close for thirty days and to expand the price-boost effort into Virginia and nearby farmlands.

Norfolk South Atlantic Coast North South Carolina Abe Virginia

Holiness Camp Meeting Draws Hundreds to Waco Event

Holiness workers from across the southwest gather for ten days at a Waco camp meeting hosted by the Wexis-Wolings association. Preachers from Kentucky and other southern states will assist in the revival, with plans for sermons and outreach across the region.

WacoTex Aug Wexis- Wolingss Association Preachama Kentucky

WANTS MAIL GLE RK S IN DC VACANCY DRIVE

Civil Berticeelantinations sweep major cities across the United States to recruit eligibles for numerous openings in the craftway mall service. Urgent recruitment follows a large fire during the period, with many qualified men reported in the dorkish workforce and concerted examinations planned to expand the ranks.

Warkington D. C United States Dorks

Engagement notices from Elibu Root family show high unions

New York reports an engagement between Flip Moot Jy, eldest son of Eliny Roni, secretary of state, and Miss Alli Millingster Stryker, eldest daughter of President Wiliam Woolsey Stisher of Hamilton College. The announcement follows closely a prior engagement of the daughter of Secretary Thoot, Urent, son of General Frederick D. Gra.

New York Flip Moot Jy Eliny Roni Alli Millingster Stryker Wiliam Woolsey Stisher Hamilton College

Fire at Paint Store Traced to Suspected Spontaneous Combustion

Fire broke out at a paint store near Big Wolf Marx and Dullnng stores. A William Scholz and son fought to break the door as flames fed by straw caused heavy smoke. The father claimed the fire alarm failed to report promptly and the cause appeared to be spontaneous combustion. Local fire crews contained the blaze after the structure was threatened.

Wiliam Wight Lasoyn Batley Loe B Het Wick Palit Losoyt Scholz Geluime Herweels Wolff Marx Dullnng

Wild West at Lawton celebrates sixth annual show

Lawton August six sees a wild west celebration drawing thousands of visitors. Kiowa Comanche and Apache chiefs Quinch Parker and Gerening participate actively in the festivities.

Layton Otis Lawtan Quinch Parker Gerening

Trimmers In Session At National Window Trimmers Meet

The tenth annual convention of the National Association of Window Trim mers opened in Bhigarn Falls New York with displays and demonstrations on window pressing and shop display. Notable figures include expert pistel Shat and Dr Samuel M Blackm a Sioux descendant famed for remarkable marksmanship and feats on horseback.

Bhigarn Falls N.Y National Association of Kauelio Tir Samuel M. Blackm Ot Low Yeley Mouravia Nebray Gloux Styla Doeter Indiana Carly Death Valley Sidenun University of the Giis of New York Mved Metropolis Isouthern California

Peanut energy claims by Professor Jaffa in 1900s bulletin

Berkeley scholars report that six cents worth of food contains energy equivalent to a steak and protein energy in a wood study prepared for the U S Department of Agriculture. A separate ad promotes Herbine as a tonic for constipation and liver issues with testimonials from S. Herbing and Bell dy Bexar.

Berkeley Cal Ang My Ty. Jaffa State University Teho Biba Ala

Morris names and dates of marriage licenses

Merile Stewart and George Woode receive a marriage license. Mes. , at Heke aid TP Gate Rev. Sar Rodrigue, end Romalda de la Zerdi. Minnie Wilvon, colored, and Sanda Afitehell, colored, are mentioned in the notice.

Mérile Stewart George Woode Heke Sar Rodrigue Romalda de la Zerdi Minnie Wilvon Sanda Afitehell

Police Must Not Drink in Mexican City

August 6. Governor Litta Escandon of the federated district approved a fine prohibiting the sale of any intoxicating beverages. The police force will be compelled to go dry to thwart the measure's opponents.

Mexican Thtura Litta Fscandon Fedewd Utr

Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted For San Antonio Readers

An early 20th century advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney disease. It features a San Antonio resident testimonial praising the remedy, mentions a local drug store purchase, and lists general availability and price, urging readers to seek Donn's Kidney Pills.

Would Tinker With Court System Of U S

An international lawyer argues that reform of the U S judiciary could mirror English practice emphasizing qualification and independence over political appointment. He contends the federal judiciary should be insulated from partisan politics while preserving strong professional standards.

New York i-Frederink Cowsert Camtork England Moms

Notice to House Movers In Caney Standoff

Notice to house movers proposes work near the Newton Street property of Al Hand an architect from San Antonio. The item mentions a ten foot clearance with reference to Caney and a colored inquiry about biking to the site.

Newton Strode AL Hand Architeet San Antonio School Heart

Muzzle Order For Russia Press Babe

In St. Petersburg editors are warned of a censorship order threatening fines up to 500 rubles or three months imprisonment for publishing any comments about the emperor or royal family before verdicts. The measure aims to curb public criticism during trials involving high officials, including the Grand Duke Nicholas and others.

St. Petersburg Hathey Rene Dey Gia Nicholts

Picture Takers In Session at Dayton Convention

A large portion of the 1800 members of the Photographers' Association of America gathered for the opening session of the twenty-seventh convention in Dayton Ohio. The event runs in the Steele educational building for four days with G C Van Leventer of Deena I I presiding. Lewis of Polodo is vice president and Barrows of Boston is treasurer, highlighting the association as the leading organization of professional photographers in the country.

Dayton O. Aug Pry Photographers’ Aysvesion of America Ig Br Os, Lewis Polodo Weanke W. Atedhay

National shorthand writers meet in state capital

Crowds gathered as expert writers attended the annual convention of the National Shorthand Association in the state capital. Governor Gleam Ne Niverad and other officials welcomed attendees and outlined forthcoming events.

Aghavilla Itenihworth Biltmore

New Block Exchange Opens in Pittsburg

A new block exchange is to open in Pittsburg by Drake Wilhse Tyndtinseng. About seventy people have signed for the exchange, which will deal in stocks. The operation mirrors the charter of the old Consolidated Block and Produce Exchange and aims to attract business from New York producers.

Pittsburg Drakes Wilhse Consolidated Block

Life and Death At Sea Amid Heroic Rescue Effort

A confusing transit of events tells of a heroic act and a life at risk, with mention of Pearl Meithy and others amid a dramatic scene. The text references a $100 reward and a questionable medical cure advertisement from Gueney & Co in Toledo, mixing personal tragedy with unrelated patent medicine claims.

Pope alarm as anti clericalism blamed for mental strain

Aus reports quote six observers who say the pope suffers mental anxiety from anti clericalism claims. They argue the charges are largely false while others are overstated. A harsh critique links the pope to pressure from anti church movements.

Almael Cadhe Alvrett Wade Hon

Knights Welcome to National Conclave in Norfolk

Norfolk Virginia hosts the twenty fifth national conclave of the Catholic Knights as Cardinal Gibbons and other hierarchy attend. Gov Swinsen will speak at a Granby theater welcome meeting after a pontifical mass led by a Georgia clergyman. A grand convention program includes an elaborate entertainment schedule and a stand ball in the convention hall with the Mexican band.

Norfolk United States Canada Mesteo Cardinal Gibbons Georgis Macy's Church Granby Theater Swinsen Knight Earn Uie Chamberlin Virginia Order Qld Dominion

Death of J. Th. Howard in Mexico City

Nephris linst reports the death of J. Th. Howard of Port Myrot Michigan in Mexico City. He had been spending the summer at New Park and was staying at a hospital there when the fatal incident occurred.

City of Mexico Nephris Linst J. TH. Howard Port Myrot Mich New American Hospital Ile New ‘Park

Corral Returns to Capital After West Coast Visit

Vice President Ramon Corral arrived at the capital after a 37 day west coast tour. He received a reception on his arrival and resumed duties.

3Texico Tony Ramon Corral

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