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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
1
A Rocklyza Wash woman named Annie Hendren writes she feels better after using Peruna for years. She claims the medicine lets her work at home, milk cows, and care for the family, praising Dr. Hartmann and its benefits for many women.
W C Lawson president of the Waco Cotton Exchange points to conditions in Waco and Texas noting annual cotton payments in a city of about 40 million dollars yet no local cotton mill. He argues investors chase higher returns elsewhere and factories, especially cotton mills, will follow when funding shifts.
Waco Aug 8 Dalton travels to Monteagle Tennessee to represent Texas in the Southern Oratorical association contest. Seven states compete with Dalton aiming to win or place second. He is a Baylor representative. a local reward notice appears amid unrelated health ad copy about Hall’s Catarrh Cure and testimonials.
A Laurel Heights street car careened down a long grade after a brake beam failed. Passengers leaped to safety while several women stayed aboard and escaped with fewer wounds than the men. Motorman Humphrey sustained a severe wrist injury and numerous cuts. Investigators will probe brake-beam failure and possible material faults.
The International Party privilege for next November was bid at 4885.80 by C Morelli with several bidders listed and bids ranging from 2801.25 to 4704.0. Unsuccessful bids were returned with certified funds. The group also awarded hamburger and hot dog privilege for 301 and discussed power and light provisions at the fair grounds. San Antonio Gas and Electric will install power and lighting, with charges to exhibitors approved.
A dubious Lincoln Nebraska claim notes Dr Leonhardt's Tem Nold powder cures piles with a one month supply per box priced at one dollar. The tale says a Nebraskan town first used it two years ago and news of its success spread worldwide. The seller list includes Texas Drug Co and M r Leonhardt of Niagara Falls New York.
The Alabama Legislature, which adjourned last night, passed a bill to erect a monument shaft in Jefferson Davis Square near the site where he took his oath of office and in front of the old capitol. Another bill became law establishing a anniversary of the Battle of Noroston Red.
In Washington on August 15 the Justice Department ruled the German consul may demand the surrender of twenty four Chinese deserters from the German tramp steamer Tolosan. The dispute arose from the clash between the German consul and the Chinese vice consul in San Francisco over their status.
Building permits listed include M L Baddens for a 4 room dwelling on Atlante avenue valued at 1100 dollars and Hillyer Deutsch Tarralt Co. projects. Other entries note a 1 room dwelling on North Camimerre street at 76 dollars and various trucking and house construction items. The Farmers Posts Collection from New York Herald will be discussed at the late home of the poet Cutter in Long Island, highlighting vast revolutionary era artifacts and a multi‑room mansion with trunks of art.
A clash erupted around 11 PM at Panama Music Hall on West Commerce Street between police aide Officer John Mockert, soldiers, and crowd. Mockert was stabbed in the thigh, his blade breaking in flesh, as others were hit with clubs and revolvers. Two soldiers, Olson and Jobo Hall, were captured and fined $25 each. mosy involved fled or were knocked down.
A garbled report mentions John D. money, a scores giver, and a defender named Chien Ma Agg. It notes University of Chiowana figures and a Professor Buss hall Washington commenting on localism and corporate trust strength. It references a $25,246,000 offense and critiques Rockefeller Morgin Harriman etc. as pushing socialism via industry consolidation.
Special to The Light from Austin Texas outlines a hearing on railroad bookkeeping practices. A new order is being prepared, modified substantially from the original, with belief it will be acceptable to the railroad.
The commissioner of insurance announced today a Texas permit request by the Volunteer State Life Insurance Company of Chattanooga Tennessee to operate in Texas. The action reflects regulatory steps for a nonresident insurer seeking to do business within the state.
The Allison-Richey Land company hosts sixty one prospective buyers from the North and East at the Moosré building. The group tours San Antonio and South western Texas attractions by royal treatment including tallyhos and autos. After sightseeing they will visit Victoria and Wharton counties’ land holdings before a special train ferries them to view the farms and ranches. Most attendees are ready to invest in Texas real estate and settle new homes.
The fragment explores the number nine across myth, folklore, and language. It cites nine heavens. nine worlds. nine heroes. the famous proverb nine tailors make a man. the dragon Lanpton with nine eyes. references to nine lives and other ninefold beliefs. The text notes how nine appears in songs, proverbs, and folk practices.
Robert Marshall, son of prominent Austin rancher John Marshall, enlisted at the Terrell Building recruiting station after passing the exam. He arrived with parental consent and invited officers to his home, revealing his affluent family's status.
Birth announcements list a boy born August 5 to Mr and Mrs Plensen at 408 Delgada Street a boy born August 7 to Mr and Mrs R Kettler at 215 City Street a girl born to Mr and Mrs Tob Block at 412 Live Oule Street and a child born to Mr and Mrs Neal at 1430 Olive Street in the colored community.
Burial permits list several interments including Mrs. Emma Kennie aged 21 and Mrs. Mary Bennison aged 11 with August dates and locations like Galveston and Schulenburg Texas. Cemeteries cited include Lutheran and Hermann Sons at various street addresses. The text also references dentistry in ancient times with notes on Roman artifacts and antique dental practices.
Unidentified priest, said to be unattached and from Chicago, entered a South Side hotel on Gatson Street and shot two brothers Stephen and Andrew Staraynaki, proprietors, fatally wounding Stephen. Andrew remains critical as authorities seek motive while the shooter is in custody. the incident remains a mystery to police.
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