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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
The Pensacola navy yard announced layoffs of about fifty skilled workers in the department of construction and repair due to reduced orders. Winds and cold affected operations along the Atlantic seaboard, with temperate conditions reported elsewhere while production slowed.
A partial weather summary notes varying conditions with a tendency toward clearing in some areas while unsettled patterns persist. The forecast mentions northern cooling and a lingering disturbance over southern Louisiana and nearby regions, with a strong storm system tracking northward and affecting the overall region.
Miss Abbie Lathrop of Granby Massachusetts runs a unique farm breeding mice for medical use. Her method yields quality stock and strong profits, with specimens sold to medical colleges for laboratory study.
A committee on volunteers orders a favored report on forming a medical reserve to support the army. It details services and sections, naming physicians and roles for eye surgery medicine obstetrics anatomy and child health, with appointments announced at a meeting.
New York dispatch reports Mea Coviels Vandarbile issued invites to relatives and intimate guests for the wedding of Milas Moore Vanderbilt to Count Luselo Sacebenyl. The ceremony is planned for Monday, January 27 at the rider's mother’s home on West Thirty fifth street.
The article reports widespread grip symptoms affecting mills, railroads, stores, and workers amid widespread illness. It notes care, remedies, and home patent cures, urging different tonics and quinine, with druggists offering remedies at 23 cents a vial.
New York statistical notes recount lavish New Year revelry in 1904 as hotel receipts exceed prior records by 4000 dollars with Cafe Martin alone reporting 20000 dollars. About 200 quarts of champagne were poured for 3000 guests and substantial quantities of meat dairy produce and other items were consumed amid a citywide party wave.
The San Antonio Light unveils an eight page Sunday magazine section inviting reader letters up to 150 words about preferred features and overall appeal. Prizes include one dollar awards for top letters. submission deadline is Saturday at 6 p.m. Also noted is a modernized 4?telephone system planned for the court house and a Bromine Quinine cold remedy notice.
Card of Thanks from Woodien Circle acknowledges Bartenders Association Fraternal Order of Wastes and Wyrtla Grove for offerings and show at the death of husband and father Phil Stefter. Neighbors who assisted in life and affliction are gratefully remembered.
In the first week of the Pottee court, Queen Dora Parse leads Apo midic with about 160 followers as eight Gypsies explain the disappearance of jewelry worth $45,000. Testimony states the money was earned by fortune tellers at $20 a day. Bonds of $10,000 each were set, and jewelry including Gracealets and gold ornaments appeared, though not belonging to Queen Dora. The court held several figures pending and Queen Dora and followers face charges.
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