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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

Page

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Virginia Lee to wed Montgomery in society engagement

Richmond, August 15. Society circles discuss the engagement of Miss Virginia Lee, daughter of Mrs. Lee and the late General Fitzhugh Lee, to Lieutenant John Carter Montgomery. No wedding date set. The Lees are a prominent Virginia family with Civil War and antebellum connections.

Richmond Virginia Lee Fitzhugh Lee John Carter Montgomery England America Til Huerb Lee EL PR Stuart Attar Guba Mies Lee Igners Trobert Js. Lee Montgomery Park Miler Kan Miss Lee George Mason Mrs. Brown Lewis Brown Garr Minx Ellen Lea Tihex United States Cavalrs Mort Leavenworth Virginia Lee Sha Seventh Cavalry Lientesutt Pilghugh Lee Roosevelt Dea

Guests in Richmond Visit Norfolk Trends

The party is staying with Mrs. James Castle Cabell in Richmond and will soon travel to Trends In Norfolk for a scheduled visit.

Richmond James Castle Cabell Norfolk

Upheavals Kill Japs in Japan Island Calamity

Inland steamer reports say floods and earthquakes have caused massive loss of life and immense property damage on the Japanese island. A call for help appears in notices urging aid to victims. Local ad copy touts Herbine liver remedy with testimonials from J B Vaughn in Elba.

Victoria Japan J. B. Vaughn Elba Alan Be: Drug Co

Thaw Murder Trial Likely Delayed Beyond January

New York August conference between defense counsel and District Attorney Jarane signals Piayry K Thaw’s second trial for the murder of Grayford Witte will probably not occur before the January term. The statement follows talks among Thaw’s lawyers and the district attorney.

New York Piayry KL Thaw Grayford Witte Thaw Ja Rane

EX-GOVERNOR DIES

Gurdalajare Mon Aug 15. Gilbardno Gomez, former governor of the glare of On ima, died after a long illness. He was widely loved and regarded as a leader by the people of the state.

Gurdalajare Mon Gilbardno Gomez Onima

McCormick Kin Defends His Father Amid Rockefeller Feud

Mrs Harold Yowier A A McCormick, daughter of Johm D Rockefeller, defends her father Harold McCormick against his brother Frank Rockefeller. She cites jealousy and business failures as causes of ongoing vituperation. She notes respect between her father and grandfather Cyrus H McCormick and recalls Harold and Miss Phish Rockefeller’s 1896 marriage.

Chicago Ang Harold Yowier A. A McCormick Johm 7 Rockefelter Tding Frank Rockefeller Gali Cyrus H. McCormick Intenational Harvester Company Harold McCormick McCormick John D. Rockefeller Strong Franca

Congressman-Elect Carlin Proposes Payoff for Cows Failing Tuberculin Test

Alexandria August 14 Charles O Carlin soon to succeed the late John F Rixey as congressman says he will push legislation to pay dairymen for cows failing any tuberculin test or destroyed for public health. He questions the test imprecision and predicts opposition from Health Officer Woodward as his plan moves through Congress. He also cites dairy supply and milk quality concerns affecting Washington babies. A separate note describes a soda water geyser well drilled in Sonoma County, producing natural soda water and a large flow used for a mill project after blasting.

Alexandria Charles O Carlin John F. Rixey Congress Carlin Woodward District of Columbia Hers Virginia Washington Health cMeer Washington

Peruna Heals Pelvic Disease Claims by Mrs Caldwell

A damaged testimonial from Nashville regarding a pelvic disease and prolapsed uterus. The writer credits Peruna with rapid relief and improved health, claiming the remedy cured her, and praises its impact on other women as well. Also mentions Mrs Joan Hopp of Glen Arbor New York as another relieved user.

Sophia Caldwell Nashville Teau Caldwell Joan Hopp Webster Ave Glen Asie Peruna

Memorial tablet for 1623 Gloucester settlers unveiled

Boston observers marked ceremonies at Stage Mort park Gloucester for the 1623 Gloucester settlers who founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Notables included Vice President Fairbanks Baron Rosen Lord Sheffield Ambassador Bryce Gov. George von L Meyer Lieut Governor Draper and orator Henry Cabot Lodge with an original poem read by Magebeth Stuart Phelpa Ward.

Boston Stage Mort Park Gloucester England Massachusetts Day Colony John White Fairbenis Baron Rosen Lord Sheffiell Ambassador Bryce Great Britain George von L. Meyer Draper Henry Cabot Lodge Madison Cawein Loutaville Ambessador Bryra Alia Vdeliverad Magebeth Stuart Phelpa Ward Eytrience Chongester Harbor

Parole Granted to Texan Prisoner After Long Sentence

James B. Parrish, a Texan, has been released on parole after serving about nine years in a Durango prison for a bank robbery on the Alexian Central. The relief may be extended to a few months of unconditional release. Local business notices list Sugar cured beef and poultry options from Urban Market and J.T. Burnett & Co, Undertaker.

Durango James B. Parrish Parolie San Pedro Et J.T. Burnett & Co

Stabbed After Duel Report From Obregon Region

Aug 16 dispatch from Oly of Mexico reports Dr Las Obregon a Guatemalan official says his brother Benjemia was stabbed to death by Guatemalan soldiers after a duel with Py Saldent Cabrera. Letter claims Benjemia was beaten and thrown to a gallows and killed by prison guards early next morning.

Oly Mexico Las Obregon Benjemia

Fumigation Day Declared by Health Department Aug 22

The health department proclaims August 22 as a general fumigation day to intensify sanitary work. Secretary John A. Moudllep announces the proclamation, urging every citizen to begin fumigation at 10 a.m. August 23. Officials stress citizen participation to destroy mosquitoes and improve sanitary conditions citywide.

Health Department John A. Moudllep The Health Board

Crippled for Life After Yuumway Crash, Tex

G Deen, injured hauling a load when his team ran away in Uoydada Aug 15. Dislocated and crushed hip may cripple him for life. The report lists multiple Texas incidents including a fatal throat cut, oil refinery blast, and political notes from Yoakum, Gainesville, and Corpus Christi with varied local events and official actions.

Uoydada Tex G. Deen

Boilermakers Callout Man Killed in Fort Worth Area

Paso, Texas August 15 The boilermakers on the Southern Pacific California division are expected to be called out at any moment. Fort Worth Texas August 15 B F Wentworth a car repairer for Fort Worth and Denver railroad was crushed to death under a car. A trestle train backed into the car and his head was crushed to pulp. Haskell Texas August 15 Safe robbers blew open the repository of the Witchita Valley railroad here taking $200 in cash. No arrests have been made. Georgetown Texas August 15 About twenty divorces were granted by district court just closed, number of decrees nondisturbed.

Paso Tex Southern Pacific California Fort Worth B. F. Wentworth

Cortelyou in Breach Treasury Secretary to Relief of Money Market

Newport reports to relief the money market with Cortelyou to return and distribute government funds for crops this year. It is not expected to match last year’s amount. Fort Sam Houston Texas advertises sealed proposals for Dead House construction and clearing wiring with plan specs at the Constructing Quartermaster office.

Treasury Relief of Money Market Newport B ‘Hy Fit Corteyon Quartermaster Fort Sam Sloustan Texas Port Sam Henston Dead House L. J. Plenng

Medicos Meet Tonight At Bexar County Medical Meet

The Bexar County Medical Society holds an evening session with several papers by noted physicians. Program items include nervous and mental health topics, case reports, and demonstrations by Drs. Moody, King, Young, Langford, and others. Hay fever and summer colds are addressed with a promotion for Poldy’s Honey and Tar from Hexar Drug Co.

Bexar County Medical Society Tila BE. A FL BL Young B. Fs Wligster S. Langford Poldy Ca. Se Ag

Big Day for Tarheels at Dauiestown Exposition

Tens of thousands of Tar Heels from the old North State passed through the gates of the Dauiestown Exposition today and joined in North Carolina Day celebrations seen as the banner event of the fair.

Norfolk Van North Carolina

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