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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1907

Page

9

Ensign Metcalf Faces Navy Matrimony Dilemma

Washington, Nav 15 Ensign Metcalf son of the secretary of the navy is engaged to Mar Y Misa Butters. He fears court martial if he marries before promotion to lieutenant though his father favors the match. The father balances family support with navy rules and the hardship of Ensigns awaiting advancement.

Secretary of the Navy Washington Nav Ensign Metcalf Mar Misa Butters Navy the Navy Br. Metcalf

Death of banker Marney linked to market collapse shock

The article describes the suspected suicide of banker Marney after Knickerbocker Trust turmoil. Friends note heavy losses and fear for his business reputation, while estate heirs anticipate protection of holdings worth over 32.5 million as markets recover.

Barney Knickerbocker Trust Company Sean Ferendy Ciin Thla Mls Glends

Fragmented ad notes in early 20th century caller text

Vague OCR fragment lists names and vendors including Hollister's Reply Mountain Tea and W. W. Whiskey offerings. Mentions Pall Growhas saloon and Commerce Street addresses and drug firms D. Heye Berar Drug Co. with partial phone reference.

Social Highlights From Mrs Fraser Reception on Main

A large circle of friends gathered at Mrs John Fraser’s Main Avenue home for an afternoon reception honoring her daughter Mrs Alden Max Graham. Chrysanthemums decorated the rooms while Mrs Fraser and Mrs Graham welcomed guests. A musical program featured Mrs Lewis Mrs J L Marke Miss Mary Heysom and Professor Carl Hahix. The day also included a notable wedding ceremony for Lieut James Harry Bryson and Miss Nardada Haywood Cunningham at Col Edward Cunningham’s Government Hill residence with Father Constantineau officiating. The couple will reside at Fort Sam Houston after a New York visit via New Orleans.

Brager Main Avenue John Fraser Alden Max Graham Spaders Newton Will Rote Blix Carr Charles Ogden Agnes Clamp Constance Clark Bertha Rowalie Lewis JL. Marke Mary Hevsom Carl Hahix James Harry Bryson Nardada Haywood Cunningham Edward Cunningham Constantineau Steinfeldt Marks Missy Sue Cunningham Marlborough Churchill Yryson New York New Orleans Fort Sam Houston Mary Pace Bona Franklin Coley Davis San Antonio Misa Bond Latther B. Clegg Tavis Floyd McGown Mra Mary Roper Bond Fir

Visitors from Mexico gather for fair in San Antonio

Mary B Thorapton and family from Palestine, Thad O Bell of Mexico City on business in San Antonio for the fair, N Yeasdale and Erma from Monterey visit for several days. Mexican citizens from Saltillo, Toluca and Merida join, with many others from Guanajuato, Monterrey and more, staying at the Menger and Ell. The parade of prominent guests includes ranchmen, mining operators, buyers and officials attending the fair.

Mary B. Thorapton Palestine Thad O' Bell Mexico City San Antonio N. Yeasdale Erma Monterey Ramon Majionady Guadalupe Juana Maria Saltillo Jorge Zermana Adolfo Zermano Federico Delgards Carlos Arispe Mendez Manuel Garsa Oi Conhuit Mexico M. T. Hynes Merida Mexico Senora Matia de la Crna Senoritas Maria Lolita Toluca Joaquin Fernandéy Francisco Ramnes Lula M. de Rio Julison Anives da Robles Carlos Buptamainte Morilathodes Danis Cris Laredo Songr Pimentitl Fuso Mexica Esparza Juana Salvastine Acavahary Malder Clly A. Long W.L. Growford R.A. Kise Dilley TT Watkins Lake Charles Fay Gunsis John Haley Dallas Robert Kerrville Elle Maltsberger Collaigha Menger Ed. Burleson Austin Eille Ogen Cle Hore San Angelo John M. Green Baanal JT. C. Bell Tha Mengétt West Houston Tha Menger Leon Dagan Ainte Naltg Yhwris Galveston Fanong

Prominent Dallas Figure Among Menger Guests

A leading Dallas citizen is listed as a guest of the Menger in an event attended by travel promoter Robert Williamson. Waco businessman Ponty Willis attended a related gathering. A noted socialite from New York and other city figures joined the fair's events, highlighting prominent local figures in attendance.

Dallas Amiong Menger Robert MM. Williamson Tne Wess Tha Ponty Willis Waco Sau Miteried Yesterda Udder Willie Treua Ded Johnson

Rain Over San Antonio Dims Evening Outlook

Forecasters warn of possible heavy rain before midnight as showers move into San Antonio. Early indications show rain bands arriving overnight, with residents advised to secure outdoor items and monitor radar for possible flooding.

Eruption of Vesuvius draws San Antonio visitors tonight

Major Buell reports encouraging weather outlook for Suir visitors as afternoon showers are not expected to begin before midnight. Organizers hope for a bright day with favorable indications as crowds prepare for the spectacular Eruption of Vesuvius tonight.

Buell Somig Suir San Antonio

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