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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1907

Page

7

Gotham Gains Two New Banks In North Manhattan

New York June 25 Two national banks announced here today to be formed in Gotham. One bank named Sherman National will be located in the Forty second street district and known as the Bryant Park National. Edward P governor of Vermont will oversee the organization. The other institution, Bene Stk & teins, is planned for Astor court area with offices at the Astor court AyThirty four and Astor court.

New York Sherman National Bank Bryant Park Nation Edward — Eter Vermont Astor Court Thirty-fourth

City board maps work on unrendered property tax cure

Yesterday afternoon the new city board of Waco George Bird J D Blian and BE Blinn met and outlined duties. They will survey the city to locate unrendered property where houses exist but are taxed as vacant lots. The city keeps no unrendered toll and many properties escape taxation.

Imperial Waco Tex George Bird J. D. Blian BE. W. Blinn

Cupid Gains as Court Acts on Dismissed Divorce Suits

Twenty four old divorce cases lingering in the district court docket were dismissed for want of prosecution. Judges say these cases were long in the tinder and likely settled. Dismissed titles include Herckenrath v Herckenrath Wunder v Wunder Hill v Bill Mashay v Mashay Williams v Williams Nava v Nava Barbeck and others.

Litiganta Herckenrath Wunder Hill Bill Mashay Illiame Williams Ava Nava Yy. Barbeck

Resignation of Katy freight office Chief Clerk Reinhart

Special to The Light reports Chief Clerk Reinhart of the Katy freight office has resigned and will announce plans later. He is described as a capable and popular railroad man.

Waco Texas Reinhart Katy

Oil Decision on Wednesday in Waters-Pierce Case

Austin Tex June 25 A decision in the state fight with Waters-Pierce Oil receivers over control of central operations was expected tomorrow from the Court of Civil Appeals third district. State arguments urged Eckhardt be ordered to assume charge and to restrain the federal court appointed Dorchester from interfering with the state court receiver.

Austin Tex Waters-Pierce Oil Company Court of Civil Appeals Third District Fisher and Key Eckhardt C. Dorchester Asd

Buying Old Fiddles in London Markets

The piece explains how antique violins and cellos reach London markets via nationwide newspaper notices. Dealers use deposits and misrepresentations to buy inexpensive instruments from rural families, often profiting as second class fiddles become prized later.

London Sreophis Lgga Iimnits Ie

Cantata Eri Delights Crowd Amid Teutonia Singing Society Triumph

A large audience praised the Cantata Eri last night with the Teutonia Singing Society winning laurels. Carrie Fentman recited the story receiving flowers, and Mrs Aug Brian surprised friends with talent. Mrs Otto Hilgers earned applause for acting and singing. Howard Brown delivered a challenging vocal. The chorus showed polish and Miss Carrie Carlsen accompanied soloists. head director Hilgers guided the production. Dancing followed the cantata, marking a satisfying close to an enjoyable evening.

Art Teutonia Binging Society Carrie Fentman Aug Brian Briking Otto Hulgers Sir Olaf Howard Brown Olaf He Oneu Ent Carrie Carlsen Eent Hilgers

No Early Closing for Banka San Antonio Banks

San Antonio banks will not adopt Saturday afternoon early closing during the summer after one institution objected. Clerks and the clearinghouse had pressed for the measure, but persistent opposition blocked the plan.

Banka San Antonio Clearing House

Rocky Mountain drugstore advert shouts festive feast fare

A fragmentary ad lists饮 Lone Star Drug Store and Alamo Plaza offering beverages and merriment with an upbeat boast to feasting and happiness despite sorrow.

Rocky Mountain Lone Star Alamo Plasa

Marcellin Albert Described by Herald Correspondent

New York dispatch notes Marcellin Albert the French peasant and wine growers leader, seen in Narbonne. Early impressions sketch a plain figure with sunburnt hands and austere bearing, contrasting with his role as savior to the vine movement.

New York Marcellin Albert France Herald Narbonne

Dope Addicts Quit Streets Here in Waco

City officials report fewer drug addicts roaming Waco streets and fewer victims of cocaine habit begging or scavenging for scraps. Officials say the change stems from reduction in cocaine use and better public health measures.

Waco Considers Dog Tag Ordinance Enforcement

In Waco Texas on June 25 the city discusses an ordinance requiring dog tags for pets. Officials outline enforcement targets and potential penalties to improve public safety and pet registration.

Waco Texas

Prince Fushimi Returns Home on Monmouth

Prince Fushimi of Japan departed Esquimalt aboard the Monmouth bound for home. A squadron of warships is to meet the cruiser off the coast of Japan on this voyage.

Victoria B.C Prince Fushimi Japan Esquimalt Monmouth

Here Mr Sothern Would Read That Line

The scene in The Fatal Wedding caused trouble as Theodore Kraemer staged the melodramatic class ic. Severix De Deyk handed a card to the enraged dramatist and suggested he not send for Mr Suicrn, providing his address instead.

Sothern New York Evenning Telegram Theodore Kraemer E. H. Sothern Severix de Deyk Secular

Diamond Piano Contest Prize Draw Announcement

A candidacy teaser invites participation in a Diamond Piano Contest. The notice asks contestants to assist within their ability while outlining prize chances and contest rules.

Regatta Fever Grips Poughkeepsie Ahead of River Showdown

As intercollegiate regatta on the Hudson nears, crews from Penn, Annapolis, Cornell, Columbia, Syracuse, Wisconsin and Georgetown prepare for a four mile varsity race amid uncertain forecasts and local anticipation. The Naval Academy enters with torpedo boats guarding the boats, while Roosevelt is en route to witness the event.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Annapolis Naval Academy Pennsylvania Annapolis Cornell Columbia Syracuse Wisconsin Georgetown Abnapolis Ofd Naval Academy Talbot Manly Jim Ton Badger Ithacans Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Eleven Insurance Firms Quit Texas Under Robertson Act

Insurance Commissioner Milner announces eleven life companies have withdrawn from Texas under the Robertson act, with National Life Insurance being the last to depart. The move follows regulatory actions affecting out of state operations in Austin on June 25.

National Life Austin Tex Insurance Commssioner Milner National Life Insurance Company Texas Robertson Insurance

Washout Delays Wedding in Waco

Waco Texas June 25 William C. Ley cashier of the Texas Central railroad at Rotam and Miss Mattie Mc Glasson are married after a lengthy washout delay on the Texas Central. Glasson was caught in water and cut off from the route to the ceremony but Ley reached Waco after telegraphing the bride-to-be.

Waco Tex W. C.ley Texas Central Road Rotam Mattie Mc Glasson Anne Ae Glasson

Burial Permits Listed for Several Local Residents

A list of burial permits shows Catherine L. O Neill aged 37 died June 24 from paralysis at 217 street with interment at Fort Wayne. Joseph Karli aged 76 died June 14 from chronic enteritis at 2017 Flores street with interment San nando cemetery. Mrs Rachael Liesh aged 66 died June 23 from heart disease at 318 Nueva street with interment 81 cemetery. Ola Whitlock aged 25 died June 24 from tuberculosis at 827 Avenue with interment cemetery No. 6. Alma Bernadin Smith aged months died June 24 from marasmus at 1224 Main avenue with interment cemetery No. 6. Louis Ramos aged 9 months died June 23 from entorcolitis at 1405 street with interment cemetery No. 4. Albert Guerrero Jr aged 9 died June 21 from entero solitis at 416 San Saba street with interment San Fer.

Catherine L. O'Neill Fort Wayne Joseph Karli Flores Street San Nando Rachael Liesh Nueva Street Ola Whitlock Avenue Alma Bernadin Smith Marasmus Main Avenue Louis Ramos Albert Guerrero, Jr San Saba Street San Fernando

One of Texas' Largest Box Factories Seen In State

R. L. Burnet Co at 8156 817 East Commerce street runs a major plant and makes all kinds of cache boxes. President R. L. Burnett has 30 years of box making experience. The firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico and employs 50 to 80 workers. They also supply wrapping paper and office stationery.

R. L. Burnet & Co East Commerce Street R. L. Burnett Texas Louisiane Mexico R. L. Burnett Company

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T. A. Powler A. Powler Imperial Medicine Co Houston Secretary of Agriculture Washington, D. C Imperial Remedy United States Express Bexar Drug CO Gotham Castoria Cupid Lone Star Brewing CO Turner Hall Jap Prince Mary Guinan Middleton Guinan G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO Texas Pride
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