Negro Bridegroom Alleges Prior Marriage Sparks Annulment
New York July reports a claim by Dolores Ford’s allies that her marriage to Newton May have been illegal due to a prior white marriage in Paris. The uproar centers on alleged miscegenation and Newton’s history, with inquiries planned in Paris to verify any formal union that could annul the relationship.
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New York
Dolores’ Ford
Wadse
Tom White
France
Chleazo
Baris
Paria
Dolores
Flit insect killer promises total eradication claim
An advertisement touts Flit as the sole remedy against all household insects including mosquitoes and roaches. It asserts complete kill power, quick penetration into cracks, and a money back guarantee while claiming safety for people and no staining from the vapor. It promotes the yellow can with black band and a new improved sprayer.
Untangling a Turbulent Rumor Pressing into Public View
A chaotic report outlines a supposed secret marriage involving Newton and a Smith College student in New Jersey, with claims of seclusion and a broadcasted affair. It notes a telephone statement denying plans to discuss the case, while figures like Tara Garrett and Louis De Matti surface in connection to manipulation concerns and a potential influence over a young assistant.
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Newton
Merry
Smith College
New Jerseys
Uivess
Dotores
Tara Garrett
Gouthern
Will Muir
Owens Illiaois Glace Company
Garrett
Delores
Louis de Matti
Woman killed by wild bull near Belleville
In Belleville Ontario July 22 1887 Irein Reid a 28 year old farmer's wife from Limerick township was killed by a bull purchased by her husband Ber. The bull butted her tossed her into the air and she fell while trying to reach a tree with her child. Both she and the child were injured the child crying alerted neighbors. A doctor stitched 72 wounds before she died from hemorrhage.
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Belleville
Ontario
Irein Reid
Limerick Township
Ber
Bee
Mra
Reid
Epworth League Meet Opens in Kerrville Attends 300
Kerrville hosts the sixth annual Epworth league summer program at the Methodist assembly with over 100 young people enrolled. Districts listed include Brownsville, San Antonio, Uvalde, Yoakum, Austin, Laredo, San Angelo, and more. Officials present include J H B Shewbert Jr, HE Flarbin, Dr T L By Goodrich, with new officers I A Dudley Brownsville president and Frank Jordan Art vice president.
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Kerrville
Methodist Assembly
Penple
Brownshlin
San Antonio
Uvalde
Goodrich
Shreveport
I. A.dudley
Brownsville
Frank Jordan
Art
Erma Winer
Gonzales
Winnie D. Simpson
Sag Antonio
Election Will Fix Luling School Tax GULING
An election in the Suulingn arpendent cehoa district is set for August 12 to determine the tax rate for the consolidated district. The Union Center district consolidation with Luling brings joint bond issues, and the vote will equalize the tax rate and have the Li Ying district assume all obligations of Wolh oil district.
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Luling
Cehoa
Union Center
Li Ying
King Alfonso Quits Britain for Spain
London reports King Alfonso of Spain departed for Madrid byway of Paris after a weeklong visit in Britain. He and Queen Marr bade farewell at Buckingham Palace before their departure.
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Alfonso
Britain
Spain
London
King Alfonts
Madrid
Buckingham
Palace
Héde
Quece Marr
Inventors on July Fourth Joy Ride Boy Inventors
A San Antonio feature profiles young thinkers transforming summer boredom into playful invention. The piece highlights a street archery toy made from a straw, matches, and rubber bands that shoots a match-head arrow over 100 feet then falls, praising its harmless street-level fun among local youths.
Prohibition Bureau to Permit Limited Whiskey Production
The Prohibition Bureau plans to allow about five or six distilleries in the near future to resume whiskey production in the United States to replenish medical supplies. Commissioner Doran said the government stock has dwindled since distilling halted under the eighteenth amendment, with roughly 00,530,071 gallons on hand and about 1,500,000 gallons drawn annually, enough for five years considering evaporation.
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Washington
Prohibition ’Bureau
United States
Doran
Infantry Band to Give Open Air Concert at Fort Sam Houston
The twenty third Iofentry band will present an open air concert Tuesday evening from 7 30 to 9 00 at Fort Sam Houston. Otto Majewski conducts a program of eight selections with encores. Public invitation extended.
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Iofentry
Fort Sam Houston
Otto Majewski
Girl in coma after fall from deck in Alpine drive incident
Lois Schmitt, 22, and companion Miss Zebel Thompson, 22, were flung from a deck near Alpine drive park when a car toppled. Thompson escaped with minor injuries. Schmitt suffered a brain fracture and has been unconscious for about three hours. Doctors say her body is functioning normally but she remains in a coma. The date markers indicate two weeks since loss of consciousness.
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Lois Schmitt
Rcs
B.A. Lebonite
Atk
Master Hospital
Arornia
Miss Schmit
Yelock
Rhracken
Seguin Wilk Firm Merges Seguin Wilk Firm Merges
After August 1 the Guadalupe creamery of Seguin will join a larger organization in a merger. J Laney of San Antonio organizes the deal and current stockholders will retain shares in the new company. Taige F C Wilert, longtime Guadalupe creamery president since 1925, says the merger is needed to improve the creamery’s service to Guadalupe County.
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Guadalupe Creamery
Veily
J. Laney
San Antonio
Taige
F.C. Wilert
Guadalupe County
Bodies of Indians Are Discovered in New Braunfels
In New Braunfels on July 2 workmen digging for sewer pipes uncovered five Indian skeletons within a 15 foot area. One grave held a woman's skeleton and a small child. The bones were well preserved and two skulls were intact. Arrowheads and beads lay with the remains, suggesting burial with horses. Local residents say the graves may be over a century old.
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New Braunfels
Teinketa
Ld Residentes
Othes
Braunfels
New
Muth Announces Marriage of Son Henry G Muth to Miss Nealy Wiederstin
Charles A Muth announces the coming marriage of his son Henry G Muth, fire alarm operator at central station, to Miss Nealy Wiederstin. The ceremony is planned for 8 p.m. Thursday, with details appearing in The Light’s classified pages.
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Henry G. Muth
Charles A. Muth
Central Station
Nealy Wiederstin
Rity
Light
Men Battle Over Woman In Laredo Streets Fight
A dispute over a woman led to a car chase on South J Laredo and Zarza Morta streets early Monday. Louis Spiller fired two shots in the air to disperse the fleeing vehicle after hearing a woman scream. One man reportedly brandished a knife while another sat in the car as it sped away. Furnished apartments are advertised in light classified listings.
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Ath
Henry Dittman
Peacock Military
Epworth League
Fli Whitney
Robert Falton
Robin Tond
William Tell
Infantry
Adel
American Sugar Refining Feet
Toca
Seguin Wilk Frm
Charles E. Muth
Dom
Mantes
Commerce Street
Fxile
BUICK
ALAMO _ NATIONAL BANK
Walter P. Napier
A.J. Weyel JR
NWISH
Insurance Trust
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