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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1907

Page

7

Tragic Guadalupe River Drowning Claims Mother and Son

Mrs. Chabot and her 1 1/2 year old son Charles Jr drowned while bathing in the Guadalupe River near Comfort. Her brother and sister-in-law hurried from San Antonio to Comfort after word reached them. Charles J. Chabot travels from Dallas to assist. bodies recovered later and to be shipped home for burial.

Irs Charles Chabot Mer Ban Ablouio Miéchart Charles Jr Guadalupe River Elizabeth Hugh Victor Ralph Hugo San Antonio Charles J. Chabot Dallas Mes Ater Comfart Qgun Chahot Httie Ghithat Ma. Chabot Charles J Chabot Luisiines Charles Behell W. D. Mel Carty Frit Sallie Winter Ralph

Warship Test on in Rockland Aug First Vessel to be Tried

In Rockland Maine the first ship of the class will undergo government supervised trials today to determine whether the battleship under construction equals or surpasses the elder Louisiana built by a private shipyard. The test aims to compare design, performance and readiness with the state backed project.

Rockland Ohiss Aline Ier Shin Louisiana

Narrow escape for Bond Hardware chief in lumber accident

John H. Bond Jr., president of Bond Hardware Co., was injured at his store on West Commerce Street when a load of lumber shifted from an elevator. A plank struck his foot, injuring a toe. he was taken to Santa Rosa Hospital with minor injuries after a rescue from the first floor.

John H. Bond Jr Bond Hardware Company West Commerce Street Santa Rosa Hospital Bond Hurread Danti Tosa Hospital Dr. Berg

Two Ceremonies United Bev eridge Couple in Hoon

Edy Titherine Berling Ane and sister Spencer Wey fortemente announced marriage to Senator Heveridge of Indiana. A civil rite under German customs occurred at the registrar in Hoon, followed by a Teliginas ceremony at the American embassy officiated by Rev. DY Thomas Yell, Union Thessanieas professor.

United States Mbert J. Neveridge Spencer Wady Misa Katherine Eady Berlin Jofey Vert Heveridins Berling Ane T—Miks Titherine Edy Spencer PF. Wey Atenean Heveridge Indiana Hoon Thomas Yell Union Thessanieas the Fittorian Chirch of Chicago

Leader of burglar band gets 40 years

New York August 7 August 7 Pabrig convict ed leader of burglars who terrorized Nassau county resident for nearly six months was sent to Sing Sing prison for forty years at hard labor or by county court.

New York Pabrig Nassau County Fay Sing Sing Hard Tili

Gang Member Sentenced and Guardian Pleads Guilty

In Mineola L. 7 Christian Schling and another gang member received prison terms of twenty five years for their crimes. The state noted the involvement of Midge Jackson. Schling’s mother Mrs. Alona Sehhing pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and was sentenced to five years in prison.

Midge Jackson Mineola Chistian Schling Avidonna Stag Stag Alona Sehhing Aubin

Williams Eyes Second Senatorial Primary In Mississippi

Dispatches from Jackson report a second senatorial primary for Williams and Yardounning with mixed reactions. Secretary of State Powers, near completion, shows Williams leading by about 44 votes across ten counties, while factions fear a narrow margin could trigger a contested result and affect governor’s race implications.

New Orleans Jackson Mies Willams Yardounn Secretary of State Willames Weld Invernor Gunther Pia

Arrest Warrant Sought For Girl’s Attacker

Police from Constable Stevens’s precinct chased a suspect about seven miles from the city after a twelve year old girl was assaulted. An officer refused to reveal the suspect’s name, but Agent Matthews of the Haman unit said the attacker’s identity would be provided to the court.

Steven Arreal Edyl Slovos Hadeen Matthews Haman An Poe Jeter

Urge Mosquito War Against Dengue Linked to Yellow Fever

Texas Health Chief Brumby warns municipalities and residents to fight dengue aggressively as an epidemic looms in Brownsville. He clarifies New Orleans quarantine reports are misleading and that the city is monitoring arrivals from Brownsville for six days to prevent possible yellow fever, if dengue spreads.

Boxeia Tex Aus Brownsville Sints Geer Brumby Texas Grimby Associated Press New Orleans Wearisy Brumby Hartiment

Texan shoots wife and self. wife survives

Brownwood Tex August 7 H Twyman shot and seriously wounded his wife after arriving at her home. He then shot himself in the head with a six shooter. Twyman died instantly while his wife will recover. He had been separated from his wife for several months and came in the morning on a railway train.

Brownwood Tex Ang Twymen Twyman Glayiig Wiley Fred Itiquatly Mii

Sunday School Excursion Plans to Epworth by the Sea

Travis Park and other Methodist Sunday schools prepare for a large excursion to Epworth by the Sea. A. W. Shaw leads the Sunday school children who will depart by special train from near San Antonio on Saturday city.

Travis Park Epworth-by-the-Sea A. W. Shaw San _Antonio Nea Sature City Uere

Rockefeller Born Again Says Doctor Holds Century Lease

A doctor claims John D. Rockefeller has been given a life extension of about a century, predicting continued health and longevity. The narrative details his deteriorating condition earlier, the doctor’s assertion of renewed vitality, and Rockefeller’s perseverance at Forest Hill, with personal anecdotes and a humorous reflection on medical costs.

Rockefeller

Fire destroys Golden Cycle Mining Plant at Colorado City

A massive blaze struck the Golden Cycle Mining and Wine company plant in Colorado City, heavily damaging the facility. Firefighters gained control around noon after flames sparked by an April incident, with estimated losses around 760,000 dollars. Local authorities are investigating the cause and extent of the damage.

Coloada Springs Golden Cycle Coniy Colorado City Ira

Falls from Thirty Foot Pole Leave Worker Living

Richard Homan of Southwestern Telephone fell thirty feet from a pole while attaching copper wire and survived with a broken jaw and other injuries. He was rushed to Santa Rosa hospital, with witnesses noting he lost his balance just as he reached the top of the pole.

Hour Andineman Southwestern Telepione Company Santa Rosa Hospital Hontat Nofora Burnett Austin Phe Jill Lier Pio Santa Roza Tineniod Homan

Weather forecast for San Antonio from torn notes

Fragmentary local weather forecast for San Antonio with reported highs near 74 degrees and low 48 degrees, wind speed details and 12 hour outlook. Notes missing several words and times, but promises full report on the ninth page.

San Antonio Combley

Sheriff Tobin Returns After Brief Taipon Rest

Sheriff Tobin returned today from Taipon where he enjoyed short rest for several days. He was not at the courthouse but will assume his regular duties tomorrow following the break.

Sheriff Tobin Taipon Ji Hun Ie Sherif

City to View $50,000 Mill Project Endorsed

Business Men's Club backs a modern mill plan for the city. $15,000 subscribed, $50,000 needed, and $160,000 in orders last year signal strong support. Directors promise rapid fundraising and site pledge from a club member. Officials expect full operation soon with national supply lines to bolster construction.

Business Met Business Men's Club B.D. Ward Turing Leing War Tlyer H. 16 Hildebrindy Tie Sian Antonia Archuests Souler Miom Oshar

Merchants push for track around Alamo Plaza

Merchants in Alamo Plaza area circulate a petition urging a streetcar routing around San Pedro Street and the Waza area. General Manager Turtle says the idea may benefit merchants and city, with track around Alamo Plaza likely, and company cooperation possible to meet public needs.

Merchants ASK Car Company Alamo Plaza Alamo Pinga Sitesi Waza Bexap Qegera Meriiger Tultie Wopliza San Pedro Anil Geneal Turtle Reddy Jn Ns Alamo Plaga San Antoni

Bexar Swats Amendments See Poor Voter Turnout Across County

Light turnout described across Bexar and San Antonio as 18 of 71 polling places reported results by noon, with most amendments likely defeated except possibly the Confederate widows and dependents home amendment. Officials cited poor information and widespread apathy, noting several precincts may not have opened.

San’ Antonin Bexar Liding Tex

Thousands See Lady Godiva Ride Again in Coventry

Crowds in Coventry gather August 7 to witness a revived Lady Godiva procession through city streets. A velvety actress portrays the heroine after negotiations with clergy and officials, while locals and visitors watch the staged ride along six streets amid protests and acceptance.

Lady Godiva Coventry Eng Alfreynd

Turghiz Troops See Frontline Violence Near Urumiah

Teheran reports say Turghiz forces crossing Jersin’s northwest frontier march toward Urumiah burning villages along the way. The Cheisilan village of Mevun is said shelled with about ninety killed including women and children. Tah girls were carried off. Aramiah confirms a new governor, Priges Firma, starts duties. The government consults with foreign reps over the Persian invasion.

Teheran Jersin Urumiah Mevun Aramiah Priges Firma Rovernor Azarbaijan

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River Chas. J. Chabot Guadalupe Woman Lad John H. Bond, Jr Beveridge Williams Mississippi Vardeman Mayes Yellow Jack H. J. Twyman Spotse Corpus D. Rothrtelien Ee Riggs Biggar Falah Standard Oil John T. Rocket al Joe Dr. Biggar Rockefeller Ras Bean Tesh Forest Hill Ochetidler Rocketakter Drg Rocketeer Lineman Southwestern Telephone Company Richard Homan Business Men’s Club Planing Cry and Traction Company Heart of Town Tullie
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