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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1907

Page

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Root visit to Mexico tours cities with brief rest stop plan

Secretary Root and family proceed from Mexico City toward Guadalajara and San Luis Potosi on a special train, with a 1 car conveyance to Jalapa for a day of rest before continuing to Laredo on the border. The trip includes a switch to the Signet private car for final return to this city. Piles treatment offers quick cure guarantees in ad copy.

Mexico Rod Wiltermingie Gilsob Danghdan John United States Guadalajara San Ais Potog Zseandou Jalapa San Lus Potosi Laredo Root

Doctor's speed to aid patient faces court ruling

A doctor in an emergency drive to reach a fever-stricken child was stopped for speeding. The judge decided the doctor acted under urgent necessity but cautioned restraint and reason in future cases. The incident occurred on Alamo Street with one other occupant present.

R. A. Goeth Alamo Street Hing

No White Man May Shaw Her Lap

A street car incident on Avenue D last night led to the arrest of J A Bradigy, a white man, and a black woman. Witnesses testified the white man occupied a seat in the front car and moved into the woman's lap, tearing her dress and striking her in the face. police intervened as the car doors were reportedly stained with blood. The case will be continued to Monday morning to complete testimony.

Avenue D J. TA. Bradigy Loulae Seath Jy Corporation Trond Nemo Wariirth Willy

Circus Trick Saves Life Of Iron Worker

New York ironworker Carl Jensen living in Agartaria, working on the Blackwells Island bridge, survived a 273 foot fall after a gust blew him from a derrick. He twisted midair, caught a beam with both hands, wrapped his legs around the girder, and climbed back to safety as coworkers cheered.

New York Carl Jensen Shnetnral Ag Taria Blackwells Island Tensen Ioos Jensen EU Jensen Ilis

Austin Unaware Of Interurban Deal For Texas Corridor

A mid October dispatch from Austin reports officials are unaware of plans for an Austin to San Antonio interurban line. Rumors suggest northern capitalists financed water power studies and secured options, with details kept quiet. The item notes the potential route from Austin through Seguin toward New Braunfels and beyond, amid talk of rapid, quiet advancement.

Seguin Tex Austin

OLeary Covers 800 Miles Of His Race

Cincinnati October 12 Dan OLeary the famous pedestrian long a mile each hour at Norwood in an old attempt to establish a new record has covered 800 miles. He started in September and expects to finish the journey in about one week from Sunday by which time he will have completed the last mile of the 200 miles yet to go. OLeary is 65 years old.

Cincinnati Dan O'Leary Norwood Bitalin Finligh

Stocks Sell on a Panic Level

New York stocks opened lower on October 12 as leading issues fell amid panic selling. Rumors of government intervention and a sweeping railroad strike ripple through trading, with traders reacting to unclear orders and possible market disruption.

New York Stoete

Roosevelts Champagne Toast During St Louis Visit

The account describes President Roosevelt hesitating over a glass of champagne at a St Louis gathering. He initially refused, then drank a sip, paused, and finally drained the glass amid applause, as President Smith of the Business Men's League proposed the toast.

St. Louis Det Roosevelt Smith Business Men's League Twr President Smith

Wed at Corpus This Morning

Corpus Christi Texas October 12 Richard King Jr and Miss Pierpont Heaney were wed in the Episcopal church this morning in Garbate ceremony. G A McDowell of Gallad yor joined. Miss Mary King was maid of honor and Miss Fidel Chamberlain of San Antonio was best in ladies. King Jeff from San Antonio visits bride's parents in Denver before touring the cast. Both families prominent locally. Groom is son of Richmet King of Driscoll and grandson of Mita H M King. Heaney was a prominent physician. last year he went west for health.

Corpus Christi Tex Richard King, Jry Denver Richmet King Driscoll Mita H. M. King Heaney Ws Health

Quake Destroys Country Tuesday Prediction Sparks Panic

A Light Seattle dispatch reports a sensational prophecy by Mig Tan, ex teacher turned Apostolic Saints member. He foresees a Tuesday quake destroying the United States followed by 12 days of fires to purify the atmosphere. The Saints plan prayer in China while adherents here fear for their fate amid the doom scenario.

Seattle Waal United States Nis Mi Mig Tan the Apostolic Saints Missy Paw China Uncle Sau

Taft Arrives in Hong Kong Amid Arrival Plans

Taft and party arrive in Hong Kong aboard the steamer Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Taft will attend a reception and meet the governor before boarding the Minnesota for likely voyage to Manila. Secretary to spend time on Philippines assembly opening as party reviews engagements.

Taft Hong Kong China Stesmer Minnesdta Wil Minnesota Manila Dring Goa Fippech Phlippines Assembly

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure All Blood Troubles

Bad Blood is blamed for eruption boils pimples and other skin and rheumatic troubles. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to be the best blood remedy with a proven record of cures. Sold in liquid or tablet form as Sarsatabs. 100 doses.

Henry Rochefort Quits Intransigeant to Lead La Paile

Paria Cet 12 Henry Rochefort, renowned journalist and pamphleteer, died at 77 and severed his link with Intransigeant, which he founded in 1880, to assume Editorship of La Paire. He debuted in La Paire this morning with a characteristic sovereign tone.

Paria Henry Rochefort Pamphlateer la Paule

Land Bird Found Aboard Cunarder Near Sable Island

New York reports passengers aboard the Cunarder Carmaniz saw a strange land bird land on the main deck about seven miles east of Sable Island as a storm raged. The small robin sized creature was fed briefly in the saloon before being buried in a box at sea.

New York Carmaniz Sable Taland

San Jose Arcade Store Destroyed By Fire

Fire swept through a San Jose arcade goods store at South Flint and Wrench streets causing total loss estimated between 200000 and 500000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze as nearby buildings were protected. No injuries reported.

San Jose Cal Healig Flint and Wrench

Legal Gill for Harvester Trust Washington Oregon

The prose says the Harvester Trust case moves toward dissolution with Assistant Attorney General Purdy returning from a trip and conferences with the attorney general. The department plans to file the case soon and likely select Sing at Chinage as prosecutor.

Washington Wierowley Sfv- Chie Harvester Combine Purdy Hue Tope Ils Calleci Ast Uutul Tistelet Sing Chinage

Cucumber Harvest Celebrated in San Francisco Chronicle

A reporter notes the harvest of 400 Tshels cucumbers in Nearer dida and an associated celebration. The crop is processed into complexion salve from preserved juice and will be distributed to four hundred cherks in multiple cities.

San Francisco Chronicle

Preference Folklore Trusted by Millions of Housewives

The phrase notes that the preference has become a staple, used and appreciated by millions of housewives who have relied on it for half a century, highlighting enduring popularity and steady adoption across generations.

Homeless Waif Reunited With Officers In San Antonio

Ten year old Frank Fitia tells of a sister Mabel he met boarding a train to Arizona. He was found alone at the Southern Pacific depot and taken home by officers while hopes are pinned on locating Mabel, described only as taller with a long dress.

Frank Fitia San Antonio Mabel Te Peer Southern Pacific Saniersvillé Arizona Pitts Zelmé Texas Xoumster Leln Ulis Marvel

Death of Gr F Schrltt Business Man Sparks City Mourning

The death of Gr F Schrltt, a prominent business man, caused widespread grief in the city with numerous floral offerings and expressions of sympathy from fraternal organizations and friends. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at 3:10 PM at Woun, followed by burial in City Cemetery with pallbearers named from local communities and a traveling man from Marsuyl noted among mourners.

Casino Gib Turners, Beethoven Society Odd Fellows Knights of Bytn Jus Travelers’ Protective Association Sociedad Mutualisia Krankenkasseyverein de Liss Schmitt Hudad Atte Woun Une L At. Deine San Fernando Cathode City Cemetery Nom 5 Amos Graves Sr Adalph Mert Wy Hindley J. 8 Langford Oy LD Bataite Lina Bars Pal Qaspas Mores Herm Sehuchard Lola Potter Edward Dreiss Lazy Zork Edward Richardson

Price Pays $100000 for Seat at Opera

New York October 12 Henry Clay Mich a Pittsburg iron worker, famed for wealth, buys box No. 19 in the Diamond Horseshoe at the Metropolitan Opera House. The $100,000 price marks the highest sum ever paid for a box, reflecting new social prestige through association with opera season.

New York Opera House Diamond Willee Amour Dheol Henry Clay Mich Pittsburg Mr. Prick Henry J. Tarbay Alting Mans

Trains Collide in Alabama. One Man Dies

A collision between a Langynlo and Mash ville freight train and a Trisca paysons gar train at Pratt City near Gelease morning injures several and kills conductor G. Salta of Uretenghin. Injured include Dulhan Gar Conductor and Pullman car passenger.

Ammiteham Ala Lantyinlo & Mashville Trisca Paysons Pratt City Gelease G. Salta Uretenghin Willewx Ho Tr Kau Galdsandth Mnchester N.Y Vera Iin Cnty

Land of Nod burlesque at Grand Opera House thrills San Antonio

Review notes Knox Wilson and Ursula March lead a lively cast in a burlesque tribute to The Land of Nod. Praises the agile chorus, clever musical numbers, and Wilson’s juggling on harmonica and saxophone. Compares favorably to Chicago and promises strong matinee and evening showings.

Tolus Walfoun Knox Wilson Wilikun Prieng Ursula Mach Chicago Wilson Hat Betti Marie Cahil Brest Ursula Yatran Grand Opera House Bee Ohfford Batiuie Wales Helen Darling eThe Dei Sani San Antonio Lion

Clarke Printing Co Moves to New Quarters

Clarke Printing Co will relocate in October to the corner of Crockett and Losoya Streets Light Building due to insufficient space. The move aims to accommodate a growing business.

Crockett and Losoya

Roosevelt trip wins friends among supporters at home

New York 12 — Representative Joseph B. Ransdell of Louisiana accompanied President Ro down the Mississippi to the interests of the fourth war convention of the National Rivers and Hathors to be held in Washington in December. Ransdell, a Democrat, said the president’s trip has gained notable popularity. After nineteen days’ fast a patient in Philadelphia seeks cure through fasting. Mrs. Barry of Say Nemartian, bedridden with dropsy and rheumatism, hears of a similar case and tries the remedy. The physician Dr Tanner who endured a forty day fast and aided by the treatment is said to have encouraged Mrs. Barry.

New York Get Joseph B. Biansdell Louisi Nasional Rivers Philadelphia North American Robert Barry Nemartian Wilks Fashing Bernardine Tanner Barry

Sharp young Copie faces wry talk in tailoring tale

A fragmentary note from Baltimore recounts a sharp youth named Copie as observers discuss his wit and potential. The passage hints at early entrances to a tailoring shop and the wary anticipation of how he will fare in the public eye.

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