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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
8
Two lunacy cases were filed in probate court on information with defendants listed. The notice features ads for lighting equipment and fixtures from Dynski Electric Works and late night drugstore Foschers Drug Store. It also reports marriage licenses granted to three couples and a bond renewal for the estate of Mrs. F Simpson, plus routine probate business and a club meeting notice.
A San Antonio Light snippet notes Chas. Kenyon has taken a clerk position in the county auditor's office while auditor Ram sey plans a deputy appointment. Commissioners meet to repair heating at the poor farm and fix a twin heater. The September county court report by County Quolbeinr Bitter is approved. Fischer's Drug Store stays open all night. A feature on divorce outcomes reports three women securing legal separations in the Thirty seventh district court. Local ads promise painting and papering of houses at lower prices by McDonald’s.
In Pienna Austria the ailing Emperor Francois Joseph shows slight morning improvement after a poor night. He is seriously ill with bronchitis and fever, with back inflammation and occasional nervous spells, though doctors cite his strong constitution.
In Central American and western routes, Norwegian owners will switch to Chinese crews for fruit steamers. About ten percent of Chinese ships are chartered, and many deserters and labor issues. Each ship will sign about four men, totaling around 159 overall.
Advance agent for The Claan is in the city arranging appearances and making headquarters at the Alamo hotel. Numerous visitors from Louisville Ruston Evans ton and more are registered at the Alamo Menger Elite Angelus and other hotels.
At a meeting of the International club exslalive corm itten, it was decided to appoint several membership committees to pass upon eligibility of applicants. The city Secretary of State Root planned to raise the initiation fee from 16 to 25 dollars after January 1 for residents. non residents’ entrance fee also changes. Aiming to list visitors from Mexico and their capacity, the club will appoint a committee daily during the fair to assist Mexican visitors. The San Antonio horse show, delayed for the South western Juvenile Training School benefit, will be moved to December. Officers elected include President A B Carrington and Vice Chairman J J Stirriss, with committee appointments made for show arrangements.
Golm bus Ohio Oct 10 Mrs Chadwick passed a restless night in the women's ward of the pointer Niary and was reported no better by the prison physician Dr Heinrich. There is absolutely no change in her condition and she is mentally disturbed at times. She may live a number of days or weeks.
A woman from Apple Creek recounts how quitting coffee and using a suggested substitute rebuilt her health after four years of heart trouble and nervous prostration. She details sleepless chills, constant pain, and energy loss until she stopped coffee and followed directions, noting her nerves steadied and pain faded as she recovered vitality.
A letter from Captain John J. Saary of the San Marcos fish hatchery confirms a government funded fish exhibit at the fair will surpass previous years in scope and interest. Captain Leary plans quick preparations for installation while experts arrange for fine glass and pedigreed stock from Tennessee and other regions to showcase prize poultry and game birds.
Newport reports a party of seven from Purity Amboy visiting Newport on a surf skie outing. A boat caught fire near Ha fon bay last night, leaving four men aboard unable to extinguish flames and clinging to the overturned craft for over two hours. A passing steamer rescued three, while one man is lost. Names listed include Harry Baxter Edwin Olsen Floyd McHose and Chas The Answer.
A Victoria Canada story reports a Canadian club urging immigration policy favoring British stock to bolster native stock in British Columbia. The speaker, Kipling in paraphrase, calls for immediate action to reinforce native stock against what is described as a rush of races with long-standing genetic differences.
Reports from Victoria detail that a mimicker of Japanese diplomats soldiers and sailors was among those named peers for service during the year. Twelve individuals including Murmus Tlo Yamagata Grama and generals Kuroki Ow Nowl and admiral Toso were elevated, marking a broad recognition.
Russia report states the police captured Revolutionist Krughkolt, an alleged key accomplice linked to Boris Nikitinko, a retired naval lieutenant executed September 3 for a plot against Emperor Nicholas. The article notes Nikitinko’s death and Krughkolt’s involvement in the conspiracy.
A boy in New York Ont. died from nicotine poisoning after chewing part of his father's cigar. The tragedy followed ingestion of the tobacco product, leading to the boy's collapse and death.
Birth notices list newborns for W. B. Buller at 701 East Minim inon street born October 4 a boy. Mr and Mrs Lavingon of 14 Mackenzie street welcomed a boy born October 8. Mr and Mrs Stein of All West Macon street welcomed a boy born September 7. Mr and Mrs Knight of 323 Barrera street welcomed a boy born September 9.
The Austrian steamer Glia arrived in New York from Trieste with 743 passengers after fighting a fierce mid ocean fire on October 3. The crew battled flames all day and rescued the ship and its passengers as prayers rose from anxious travelers during the violent storm.
J A Roth applies for a two story brick rooming house on Fourth Street. Morvis secures a two story dwelling on Garrlen Street. Allen plans a five room frame dwelling on Bask Locust Street. Frank G announces five room frame dwelling on Garden Street valued at 2200. W C F Arold files for a five room frame dwelling on Noila Street valued at 6100.
Adeline Gonzales aged 7 days died October 8 at the city hospital. Interment set for St Marys cemetery. Another entry notes Adeline Gonzales aged days died October at 808 Laredo street and funeral arrangements for San Fernando cemetery.
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