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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
1
In hot summer heat residents and children of all conditions are urged to protect themselves. Stay alert during humid days, keep bodies strong, avoid seed drinks, and practice prudent eating and drinking. A tea spoonful of could not be completed in the source.
An advertisement claims Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey cures disease by adding to water and supports vigor and heart action. It touts testing by chemists, purity, and medicinal properties, urging purchase from druggists and dealers for $1 per bottle with testimonials and a medical booklet offered.
San Antonio records show a surge in construction in August with $198,085 in new dwelling permits for the first three weeks, far exceeding July's total of $18,81a. Inspectors note widespread activity across city sections, including handsome homes, business houses, and large warehouses near the railway terminal, signaling rapid population and economic growth.
The article lists numerous United States government examinations for clerks carriers porters and other positions across multiple departments. It details pay grades age and height requirements for male applicants and alerts to upcoming test dates in San Antonio Jackson Barracks Fort Missoula Port Logan and other locations with varied salaries from 540 to 1500 per year.
Special to The Light from Houston Texas reports that Chief Operator Grey returns to the striking telegraphers to help reinstate all strikers despite an instruction that strike leaders will not be rehired. Details from Columbus Texas and Galveston indicate payrolls at strikers’ HQ continue Saturdays. News from New York New Orleans and Canada suggests broad public resistance to mail service and a generally favorable stance toward the strikers.
Fragmented report describes a strong earthquake near Port de France Martinique with 10750 pm indicated as time. No damage reported per press service, while fragmented dialogue hints at social exchanges and distant commentary amid the event. The piece cites ongoing international news chatter and unclear local reactions.
In Livonia early one morning Constable Parks captures three bank robbers after a Lima heist. A chase ensues from Goose Island to Avon and Geneseo as Sheriff Pick Rudd pursues. The robbers’ plan unravels when they derail on a headlong pursuit, leaving one robber dead and the others later captured in New York.
Albert Leon aged 19 died yesterday at his parents home from tuberculosis. funeral from Donathia afternoon, San Fernando cemetery. Soledade Sanchez aged 67 died from nephritis. funeral this afternoon, San Fernando cemetery. Mrs Ella A Earl died after appendicitis operation. funeral tomorrow at 5 pm from Fifth Street residence, interment at cemetery No. 4. Pallbearers listed: Mears John Z, Stevena Party J, Lewis Robert B Green, M Moony, Ed Smith, Marshall Peecborn.
C A Halcem eleven three room dwellings on Leigh street valued at 2780. Mya RMiddlebrook three room dwelling on River avenue valued 1260. Taylor four room dwelling on Gorman street valued 660. Ed Schmidt three room dwelling on Paso Hondo streets valued 425. A W Myare two room dwelling on Montini street valued 200.
Hoy born August 27 to Mr and Mrs A Gerdes at 921 Prees Street. The notice records a newborn in the household and lists the parent names and address for official birth reporting.
Fraternal circles report busy gatherings at Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights and Ladies of Honor across San Antonio with meetings at Pythian Hall, Royal Achates and Alamo lodges. Elections, petitions, and degrees dominate, while social events honor Secretary Flora Rothwell and a belated birthday.
The Big Tent theater presented Magdelene a drama of old English school life with strong acting but limited lively action. It drew a large audience last night and its final production is set for this evening. A four act drama A Young Wife will debut tomorrow with Melba Palmer and Hichoed Lestera. Moving picture entertainment continues to draw crowds.
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