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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1907

Page

6

Finish Main Plaza Tracks Ready for Service

City reports the Main plaza street car track improvements are finished and cars will soon run on the new loan. Workers will finish the spur to the fair grounds and several new cars on the San Pedro line are semi convertible with four motors and seating for fifty. A party of De vine ladies returning from the east stayed with the Southern during their stop.

Main Plaza Fair Frourds Devine A. Crawford P. Fuller New York Kate Evans Fannie Adams Bessie Walker Dan Cook Annie Dunes Nellie Marty W. Bo Adame GM. Thompson

Mixed city notices and ads from San Antonio page

Fragmented items describe a near collision with a hack and possible legal action, resignations in the police precinct, a Ninth Infantry band concert, a death notice with thanks to friends and floral tributes, social club events, and an advertisement offering Panama Hats at 2.95 in a local store.

Susanjina Maria Bittel Edward A. Sirfisl SR

Big Tent Theater Delivers Melodrama Despite Lead Illness

The Big Tent Theater drew its largest audience of the season as Inside Track played in four acts. Miss Melba Palmer, the leading lady, was reportedly unable to appear due to a severe cold though the show was still a artistic success. Milas Palmer was expected to return tonight for another performance. The Allen family provided captivating captives, and new moving pictures plus an eight piece orchestra enhanced the evening.

Big Tent Theater Neaton Melba Palmer Milas Palmer Allen Tles Moving Pictures

Allelo the Wail Reopens Store With New Panama Pat Choice

Reopening notice for a city shop at 202 W Romana Street cites new inventory and Panama Pat options. No sick days or illness noted. Limited to Frank Bros. Storrs location offerings.

W. Romana Sterel Frank Bros

Two Fined After Courthouse Incident

Henry Guerra appeared before Acting Judge Kuehn in the Poitot court this morning charged with car related psiaml and disturbing the peace. The first case was transferred to the county court while Guerra was fined $25 in the second. Guerra and Alex Vidal were arrested last night by officers Ellis and Patterson. Vidal received a $10 fine for disturbing the peace. Officers testified the defendants drove down Tast Commerce at high speed. Ellis stopped a fast horse and restrained Guerra who reached toward his bosom but had no pistol. The hearing noted loud yelling as they moved along Lae thoroughfare.

Henry Guerra Tast Commerce Ellis Guerra Say

Weekend house party ends as Miss Mayer hosts guests

Miss Marguerite Mayer entertained a weekend house party with friends including Misses Helen Gunther Ruth Willett Inex Oliver Mul dred Morrie and Frances Gillespie among others. Other items note Miss Sallie Hell Weller visiting with Mrs Pownsend on Pitth street and Clarence Thomas leaving for Corus Christi to join Thomas.

Marguerite Mayer Ase Mayer Helen Gunther Glaudig, Wraohel Ruth Willett Inex Oliver Muldred Morrie Genavieve Moreland Frances Gillespie May Lergen Jo Haltom Sallie Hell Weller Auetin A Sual

Notable Visitors Register at City Hotels in San Antonio

City guests from Pearsall Del Rio Runge New York and other towns stay at the Southern, New Mexican and Bexar hotels. Names include C A Reever George M Jarvis L Nelson D N Gumpbell J L Taytor Max Honl Allan Sanford I S Gordon and others. Events cover business visits promotions and hotel registrations.

Biel Austin Bage Ball A. BE. Cunco George M. Jarvis TA. Gresthorn Shumong and Jr Black C. A. Reever Pearsall L. P. Cany del Rio Southern A. J. Glover Knoxville Atv Lowry New York C. W. Boyde Runge New Mavoriels L. Nelson Layredo New Matorial N. Gumpbell Nixon Bexar J. L Taytor New Braunfels Dexar Max Honl Gillespie County Harper Allsn D. Sanford Waor Menger Gordon Calve, Wen Mexico

Fever Quarantine Stirring Mexico and North Border

In Wexico City on August 26 officials report no official advice to quarantine Mexicans over dengue fever. Dr Eduardo Liveaga says dengue is limited to Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas with only a few isolated cases in Monterrey. Texas authorities claim no basis for international quarantine and warn against a blanket border shutdown.

Wexicn Mexico Eduardo Liveaga Board of Heath Tae Wmulipae Nueve Leon Neeve Leon Monterey Texas Lao North American Smd Hmtell United States Thia Walt Cha Chiesa Te Uh

Governor's Texas Tour Schedule Update

The governor will speak in Grasonville tomorrow after a stop in Austin today then head to Georgetown and then return to Austin for the night. He plans to tour through the state, delivering speeches, before leaving for ten days in mid September.

Austin Tex Jef Grasonville Tomorrrow Tiurainy Georgutown AusMit

Founder of Holy Ghost Order dies in San Antonio

Mary Margatet Murphy of Corpus Christi, founder and superior of the Order of the Holy Ghost, died at the convent on Nolan Street aged about 74. She devoted her life to charity and education for the negro race, later moving to San Antonio. Funeral details set for Tuesday morning with burial in Corpus Christi. Surviving relatives listed. sisters and a niece noted.

Margatet Mary Order of the Holy Ghost J. B. Murphy Corpus Christi Nolan Street San Antonio Warens St. Peter Clavier Margaret Angela City France Aguts Puebla Muxico Neyhaw Frank Murphy

Funeral Notice for Mrs Clariseda Ide in Ogden

Mes. Clariseda Ide died Friday August 33 1907 in Ogden WL aged sixty six. Widow of Joties Ide and mother of Mrs. Wax Cohn. Funeral Thursday August 27 1907 at 9 from Shelley Undertaking Company parlors. Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.

Clariseda M Qnelda Clariseda Wax Cohn Shelley Wndertakite Cmpany Odd Meliaws

Plan to Settle Textile Trouble

An important meeting of calum manne tucars and operatives will be held Tuesday to settle differences. The operatives demand a fixed standard price for woven goods based on wages. It is believed an agreement will be reached with twenty thousand workers across seventy eight mills affected.

Secretary Root Seeks Health Amid Resort Stay in New York

Secretary of State Elihu Root is pictured at a fashionable New York resort under medical care from trainer William Muldoon. Aimed at recovery after strenuous service, Root rides, receives rubdowns, and answers letters as he remains under physician Dr. George A. Bixon’s supervision. President Roosevelt has not visited. Root’s stay depends on medical advice.

Duscuse A. Wuildlny Alamo Beach Air 7 Speai New York Elihu Roch Sheen Noose William Muldoon Moldson Reot Waa Root Waa Muldoon Paing Roosevelt Root Cenratary Att George A. Bixon Southampton Hwy Tong Muhiooo

Burial Permits and Death Notices Across Texas

Burial permits list several recent deaths including Rafael Gaccia 20 died August 2 at city hospital interment in Bexar County. Mary Watslatick 2 died August 23 in Galveston interment St Marys cemetery. Gonzales 32 died August 44 paralysis at South Laredostrwt interment in Per anid cemetery. Hnnez 11 died August talaria fever at 411% Conwmeres street interment San Fernaside cemetery.

Rafael Gaccia City Hospital Bexar County Mary Watslatick Galveston Tex Terment St. Mary's Vronelsen Gonzales South Laredestrwt

Allen's Foot-Ease touted as cooling remedy

Advert says Allen's Foot-Ease cools the blood and entire system. Claims calm nerves, relieve fatigue, and prevent prostration with daily use. Ends by urging purchase from druggists or sample seats.

Allen

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