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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1907
Page
1
A whimsical roundup reports Mrs. Wormwood killing a rat that attacked her latching, a cat fishing fine catches for Dr. Leonard Pratt, a pigeon that studies Latin grammar and attends school, a singing whippoorwill alarmingly shot by Louis Reutler, and other odd animal feats across various locales.
Chinaga Uh Nuv and Henry Bin mare shorthand reporter Taikyor and HUMMer are dead at his residence. He was years old. He served as secretary for Stephen Douglass and as official reporter of the Marines House of Representatives, resigning to accept a captaincy under General Prentiss. He escaped captivity at the Battle of Binok, aided General Herbert's staff, and later reported for the Chicago Tribune. He left behind practice in Tow anil wrote and compiled valuable reports.
In New York on November 9 the Manhattan opera house hosted a major season performance of La Gioconda featuring Madama Nordica and Giovanni Zee natello. The audience lauded the principal singers, with Zeenatallo and Gerville Reache also receiving praise for strong vocal work and stage presence, while the orchestra and company earned widespread acclaim.
Alderman Braden favors underground wires after a San Antonio council meeting. He plans to introduce an ordinance to place wires underground, aiming to reduce street hazards. The council approved condemnation purchases and sign permits, with overall building activity reported by the building inspector showing 296 permits worth $165,005.
Harver, a bank teller and member of a prominent Memphis family, disappeared after leaving work. Police and bank officials report no clear motive or evidence, with relatives and neighbors noting his steady habits. A nationwide search is underway as investigators pursue possible leads.
The West Texas Methodist Conference at Yoakum adjourned after assigning pastors for districts. With Rev. R. A. Waldrip the only minister not renewed, most charges were reassigned across Texas, New Mexico, and adjacent circuits, listing numerous appointments and transfers.
Banquet plans limit attendance to 300 guests for Governor Campbell’s address in San Antonio on November 16. Invitations expanded to include regional representatives and officials from multiple counties. Lieutenant Governor Davidson and Speaker Lave were invited to speak, with Senator Bailey possibly arriving two days later to discuss key state issues. J K Onion invited Bailey for November 18 talks.
The Bexar Drug Co asserts there will be no more catarrh in San Antonio and promotes Hyomol as a guaranteed remedy for throat and lung ailments. The ad claims fast relief and permanent care, offering a money-back guarantee if results are not achieved, and includes a pocket inhaler with every bottle.
In a Providence street blaze at 146 East Washington Miss Kilgore’s kitchen fire started from a defective stove. Women used garden hoses buckets and blankets to smother and fight the flames while neighbors aided. Deputy County Auditor Johns’ wife alerted the fire department and Chief Weight noted delays due to bad Main avenue conditions.
New York November 3 a rare Italian master, The Virgin Enthroped by Bernardo Luini, has been acquired by Cathalian Lambert of Paterson New Jersey for upwards of $50,000 through Brakesless galleries. The work, about 41 by 28 inches, was obtained from a private English collection and remains owner anonymity. The scene depicts the Virgin enthroned with the Christ child, Cherubim, and musicians surrounding the central figures.
New York on November iL sparks news of a comic opera titled Osama of Oz by Proul Bann. It features updated Baum characters with new figures like a three mechanism Tik Tok dancer. A special mirror-based stage device aims to create illusionary dangers. The piece awaits patent and is tied to Aerinan xtragir gANZa company. Cinema, shell oysters, Waite area shops, and Regar Drug Co. operate late.
A Covington Ohio resident George Plummer, after 38 years of eczema, credits D D D Prescription with full cure and urges others with skin conditions to try the remedy. He testimonials that friends with eczema improved after using multiple bottles, with claims of lasting relief. The ad promotes D D D Prescription as a reliable, root-to-skin treatment and invites readers to obtain a booklet via Fischer's Drug Store near the Postoffice.
Newly elected directors of the Texas-British association celebrated their advent with a smoker at H. P. England's Oakland street residence. About 26 guests enjoyed music, refreshments, and games as the group aimed to unite Texas residents of Maplish blood with Anglo Saxon ties. A reception is planned at Farr on Saturday. a tent will be maintained on the grounds.
The October import report by Col. Edward Fowler shows a decline in import value amid tight money conditions. Prolonged stanes account for 4,047,747 dollars, down from 5,083,577 the prior October. 200 automobiles valued at 591,468 were imported, versus 220 cars worth 609,052 a year earlier.
A decree from President Diaz states another customs house will be established at Lag Bogui llas Cuabuilla in Saltillé, Mexico. The notice mentions the federal building project and clarifies government action in the San Boguillas region.
A 1579 pamphlet titled A Brief Degemp fle of New York sold for 1750 at Sotheby and Shatiil's sale in London. The listing notes the rare item and the high price achieved, followed by unrelated mentions of the Pure Food and Drug Law and Foley's Honey.
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