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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1907
Page
4
An old style ad touts S S S Blood Purifier from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia. It claims to cleanse the blood of scrofula hereditary taint and related diseases, rebuild strength, and restore health, with promises of medical advice free and a return to vigor for posterity.
An unusually large number of fall weddings fill fashionable eastern society this week. Tomorrow Miss Ann Davenport Russell will wed Jas. Thayer McAlilan at Cherry's. Also tomorrow Miss Alice Ford Christensen will marry Howard Blackwell. Edith Ray’s wedding to Cornelius Porter Kitchell is set for Thursday. In Washington, Miss Mahsel Tl Merriam will marry John T. Wheelwright at St. John’s Church next Saturday. Lie Van Dye Brooks and Robert J. Irvingstone have a notable match in Christchurch Brownville with Mrs. Brooks linked to city society.
Colonel T R Stevens returned from Leon Springs to oversee the boundary gurney project at the range with Colonel Bravens camped nearby. Lieutenants Reker and Lewle supervise the planting of boundary monuments as weather permits. A number of posh ladies visited the Ninth Infantry at the target range yesterday enjoying the outing and the reservation bag becomes a favorite nature retreat.
Birth announcements show a son to Mr and Mrs El House at 449 Ride Willam etrret Oe 1 and a girl to Mr and Mrs Mary Percy at 472 Sowth Concha sarvet, plus a child to Mr and Mrs Martins in October 32.
A San Antonio letter describes a 40 gallon paint purchase for poultry houses, detailing varied prices per gallon and total costs. It compares different painting efforts over the years, noting consecutive coats and costs, with references to suppliers and overall painting expenses.
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Rowland of the Ninth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston retires after thirty years in service. He is 47 with many years ahead. The Ninth loses seasoned soldiers as new recruits come in. Recruiting officers praise the current crop as the finest since 1898. Notice of factory winter closure follows.
Arusements notices announce Willon Lackayr at the Grand Theatre in London for a six night engagement beginning Friday March 18 with a 60 person company and elaborate scenery. The production includes a sensational American debut in Saint Louis on Sept 16 and is billed as a premium dramatic event. Reservations urged as early as possible with seating opening Tuesday.
Burial permits list multiple decedents with ages and dates. Names include Mrs Antonin Vitkal age 22 who died October 12 in City Cemetery No 6. Charles Nf Loney, city resident, died October 12 in Rob San Pedro area. Dewderia Pamayo, 64, died October 12, interment in Cemetery No 2%. Alexander Joseph, 77, died July 14, interment in Nushyila Tenn. Interments noted in various local cemeteries.
Dengue outbreaks cripple the local teaching staff with about 10 percent absent and 80 substitutes already working. A class was dismissed as illness spread, and board plans to fill vacancies at a meeting next Wednesday. Rain is hoped to reduce sickness and stabilize schools.
New York to Callao service proposed with a new West Coast route to Meru via Pags ma. TheDeruvian government to grant a $1,500,000 subsidy. Capital of the new company set at $18,000,000. Fast modern ships under construction. Travel time from New York to Gallao Gl to be about twenty five days once started.
In Hudson New Jersey yesterday a parade drew about 14 000 participants opposing profanity. The marchists wore flags and carried banners, presenting a unified public stance against vulgar language in daily life.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in Cromier Street residence No 219 Ashview Street. Interment will follow at City Cemetery No 66. Relatives and acquaintances invited to attend.
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Deputy Sheriff Togte escorted prisoners from the county jail to the Thirty-seventh district court. An elevator malfunction trapped them for thirty minutes before hoisting them to the first floor. Among those jailed were Westfall hors facing twenty-six indictments and Rufus Williams accused in a $61,000 robbery tied to Sallie Gibbons. Oyster-related ad line closes.
Mobile Alabama October 14 a fine of 5000 was imposed on the Italian steamer Roan T for failure to produce her entry papers into the port. The vessel arrived from Ivapini Italy with Captain Salvo as master. An appeal to the government department in Washington has been filed.
An indictment was returned today against Wigabeth Miller Netiite Steinbach and Queeny Steth Dach alleging large scale fraud and embezzlement tied to Dr Frederik ielding. Deputies say arrests occurred this morning as part of the Blackwail case. The docket also mentions Lone Star Drug Co and Bexar Drug Co and a delegation led by Ike T Pryor at a Jubilee committee meeting. Tickets were authorized for travel with dates in October and late October return options.
New York dispatches dated October 14 report from Fort de France that the city of St Pierre, once overwhelmed by Mont Pelee’s eruption years ago, has begun to rise. A cast of damaged streets and displaced residents is noted as relief efforts continue and commerce slowly resumes.
Telegraph operators in Seattle and Portland voted to press the strike while discussions in Howson and Galveston showed mixed sentiment. In Seattle and Portland the majority favored continuing action, with unions awaiting official guidance from President Small. Some members in Galveston handed in resignations and others stayed ready to return to work.
Editors await word to print as strikers insist three or four men returning to work do not change the strike’s core. Western Union alleged to be pressuring to break the strike before the October directors meeting, while the workers say dirty telegram copies are being sent to the governor.
The Brooklyn Warry Company, with seven miles of East River routes from Roosevelt Street to Forty-second Street, warns it will abandon its lines after defaulting on bonds totaling 13 million dollars. The city previously declined to buy, and while operation could shift to municipal control, thousands who rely on the ferry and bridge crossings would face hardship. The city has recently bought and run several other routes, signaling possible public takeover.
A vintage note claims castor oil pills prevent typhoid by cleansing the entire digestive tract rather than only the liver. It touts investigation and grants support, and notes widespread drugstore sales under the Blackburn name with brisk advertising.
A Southern Pacific excursion to the Mexican town of October Hertas drew crowds for a bullfight featuring Manuel Lavin. Matador Layly was seriously injured but returned to the ring, as four bulls were killed and the event drew thousands despite the hazards.
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