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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1907

Page

9

Rostand Struck by Strange Mental Malady and Delusions

Paris August 14 Edmond Rostand famed for Cyrano de Bergerac suffers a strange intellectual malady. He cannot finish Chanticleer and has repeatedly torn up manuscripts. He reads to Coquelin who praises the work yet Rostand deems it rubbish and must rewrite. Friends urge production but he persists in seeking perfection, pausing work for months.

Paris Edmond Nostand Cyrune Bergoinc Chantteleer M. Coquella M. Rashind Cantho Pyrenees M. Rostand Coquetin J. Nighy Coquelin M. Roston M. Coquelin Gambha M. Hostand Chanticleer Agin

After Cyrano de Berkerde Curtain Call Prompts Condition

A short note notes a condition revealing itself soon after the completion of Cyrano de Berkerde. The remark hints at residual effects or complications arising immediately following the performance.

Named Archbishop Appointment in Leyre City

Monterey Mexico August 14 a program from the Pope at Rome announces Leopoldo Rudy has been named Archbishop of Lisas. The post is described as one of the most important in the country government and church authorities confirm the selection.

Monterey Mexico Pather Ludvnig de la Paz Rama Leopoldo Rudy Lisares

War scare over in Moxteo as suban secretary departs

Aug 14. The suban secretary of War Jatenda will leave the neighborhood of the Guatemilla border, where he had been stationed ahead of Mexican troop maneuvers. The move signals that the tense border situation is easing and no further trouble is anticipated.

Moxteo Jatenda Guatemilla Menn

Teachers Likely to Strike Chicago Public Schools

Plans for a general strike by Chicago teachers are under way. The educators seek terms from the board of education and are supported by the Chicago Federation of Labor, indicating a walkout at the next term if demands are not met.

Chicago Plang Board of Education Ghlenen Federation of Labor

Oklahoma State Fair Invites Indian Chiefs to Attend

Oklahoma City officials announce invitations to President Roosevelt and Chief Geronimo of the Apache to attend the Oklahoma State Fair in October. The event aims for a notable gathering of Indian braves and chiefs from various tribes, with ceremonial significance highlighted in the invitation.

Oklahoma City Old Ane M Roosevelt Geronimoa In- Wan

Serene Marriage Licenses Reported In Local Notices

The notice lists marriage licenses including Liazle Dresel and Charles Davis, Ascarmia Tidorcin and Gertrnaps, Sophia Samuel and Josh Widerman, Clyde Rowe, and U Gmlth, with color notations indicating eligibility status.

Liazle Dresel Charles Davis Tidorcin Ascarmia Gertrnaps Vstonesx Sophia Samuel Josh Widerman Clyde Rowe

No Fear of Africa as Cotton Factor in Southwest Africa

A historical article quotes Colonel Alfred Uhl Rann on African cotton potential, contrasting southwest Africa with U.S. cotton belts. It notes Dernburg and Von Dernburg’s plans, colonial officials views, and concerns over labor, land, and economic feasibility amid German imperial ambitions.

Africa Berlin United States Alfred Uhl Rann Bernhard Vor Germny Herr Dernburg Schiek “Linn Herr von Lemnburg Colonial Army Hien Mnouthwest Atrust Uhinmann Inayto I Ife Dotton Belt Merv von Dermharg Dupenda Sontinvtist Afrieh Gur Americna Yank

Country Club in Mexico Hosts Public Meeting

A public meeting near Monterey, Mexico, gathered Monten and Amurjanti members to discuss the country club organization. Several establishments were completed after the gathering, marking progress in the club's development.

Monterey Mex Ams Pitts Eltyfe Ter Ding Beyilud Monten Mexteungs Amurjanti Agi Aula

Wealthy New York heiress seeks conservatorship over estate

The article profiles Mary Pinckney, widow of Col. John Mintzey and trustee for Watt family lands, facing allegations from her son Louis Morris that she spends extravagantly. It details old land transfers, estate value around eighty million, and family tensions including Curtiss and Morris relations plus hints of possible remarriage and divorce implications. A military band note closes the piece.

New York W.—Sre Intia Watt Morris Curtiss Thomas T. Watt Misa Mary G. Pinckney Renes Newak Connécticut Louisy Morris Conservancy Gurtigs Archibald Watt James Harlem Tema Col John NM. Minckney Watt Mary G. Finckney Archibald Watts Pindney Ma Watt Mortis Curliz Thomas J. Wilt Mot Morris Bank Ale Hint Louis Morly Marria Keith Morris Br. Rollin A. Curtiss Bridgeport Com Gartlas Arangarove Bridgnport Conn Ariondas Meath Timathey Connecticut Dix Brugsgrove

Rich ore in amine at Santa Barbara plant

Partial OCR text reports rich ore in the Santa Barbara facility with General Manager Shank stating the plant can later produce up to 8,000,000 cunecs of silver within the next year. The snippet references Chihtahwa Mok on August 14 and mentions ore bearing concerns.

Chihtahwa Santa Barbara Ailyey Shank Ailyer Ivan

New Prefect Named in City of Mexico

The City of Mexico appoints Ave Altamira as chief of the pontinent perfsets in the Federal District, marking a leadership change in local administration and signaling continued reforms in regional governance.

City of Mexico Ave. Altamira Federal District

Earl Mayo Stirs Tradition With Bold Straw Hat Showing

The Earl of Mayo breaks with convention by wearing a stew hat in the Lords lobby, a sight unseen among nobles since records began. Marquis Clanricarde and others historically avoided such adornment, but Mayo’s bold display signals a shift in aristocratic attire.

Earl of Mayorg Marquis Clanricarde Collessues Appry Lord Mayo

Explosion Fatal in Tus Esperanzas Sector Tragedy

A fatal blast in the Aloe area caused the death of a worker identified as Tiny Me ding after an explosion of damp material stalled operations. Police said no workers reached Ulomilne, minimizing further loss of life.

Aloe Ulomilne

Woman who pounds anvil for health’s sake wins praise

Desher Chile born mill worker and blacksmith Mrs. Sheffield, 38, renowned in Bowling Green for horse shoeing and wagon forging, claims the forge strengthens health. Once frail she now weighs 475 pounds with robust vigor, champions women’s fitness and social involvement, and urges blacksmithing as remedy for weakness.

Bowling Green Olio Dustry van Sheffield Desher Chile Cnn Sheffield Svefield Shi Shiffield Sheafield Indies Dewhlar

Queer Foot Prints Jail Mr Martinez in County Jail

Deputy Constable halted Andrello Martinez after misread shoe fit and discovered a larceny case. Martinez, held for the next court term, faces exile to answer larceny charges. The article also notes Miss Mary Matthews, a Ballwin student, and mentions family ties to a Kansas City mail carrier.

Vetues Contrarts Andrello Martines Martinez Jaco Kuntman West Commerce Street Kansas Mary Matthews Sabatha Eithier Matthewa J. P. Matthews Matthaws United States Misa Mattustus Fea Studens Hanes University Ballwin

University of Texas offers varied medical and arts courses

The University of Texas at Austin presents programs across Arts Education Engineering Law and Medicine with degrees from Bachelor to Master. Courses include teacher certificates elementary to permanent, civil and electrical engineering, three year law degrees pending state license, and seven week summer and eight month medical sessions. Johns Sealy Hospital provides clinical facilities and a women’s dormitory supports medical students. Catalogs available from W S Carter Dean and Wilson Williams recision.

University OF Texas Manaversity Austin Medical Department Galveston Tay Linn Gossicu College of Arts Department of Education Engineering Sumer School Wilson Williams John Sealy Hspital Uni- Minis W. S. Carter

Wireless telegraphy for short distance travel unfolds

Bevlty Aug 14 A German engineer named Weinicke invents a portable wireless telegraphy system for short range use that can be carried by one man and moved by three. It enables travelers on American trains to send messages to stations along the line with a station weight around 140 pounds and a range of about twenty five miles. Negotiations have begun to install the system on trains of major U S railways. The article also notes streetcar track extensions in Nueva Street and Dwyer Avenue to improve crowd flow at Min plaza during the International Fair.

Paris Goold Marseilles Mirseilles France Gould Monaco Licerine England Principality of Monaco Rairoad Monte Carlo London Pons Buellshmith Irs Leon Barker Roglund Victin Bane Livey Tigi Stockholm Goolda Roold Wales Alice Emma Livny Goolds Montreat Qangda Iy- Inz Auetralia Worns Treneh Bevlty Weinicke Ohio Garden Street

Does Allen's Foot-Ease Cool the Blood?

A dubious claim notes Allen's Foot-Ease as a soothing antiseptic powder said to cool the blood and nerves. The text urges use to prevent heat prostration and to try the remedy, citing druggists and samples among dubious promotional details.

Allen Aiivoss Alea 8 Olmated Lia Roy

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