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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1907

Page

9

Wealthy Roebling Heir Faced With Suit Over Marriage

New York October 10 A wealthy mill owner Charles G Stoebling of Trenton seeks to block marriage plans of his daughter Helen Roebling to Freeman a young attorney from Mere wup county The suitor claims the heiress is unfettered while Roebling resists the match amid family tensions The case features the John A Roebling Sons Co and a forthcoming auction in Boris Tex with other details unclear

New York Charles G. Stoebling Milomaire John A. Roeblinn Ae Koopling Hetler Pyler Colege Tyler Cate

Houston to Hear Rate Case Friday in Chamber Proceedings

Special to The Sbpht Austin Texas Del 16 The Galveston Chamber of Commerce pursues a rate case involving Houston and Galveston. Attorney General Mollari Jett seeks to obtain information. hearings scheduled next Friday.

Austin Tex Del Galvestin Chamber of Commerce

Rail commission classify creosote shipments under fuel oil rate

The railroad commission ruled that creosote and other wood preservatives shipped by rail between Texas points will be taxed at the fuel oil and crude petroleum rate, plus an eight cent charge per 100 pounds. The weight is 28,006 pounds and the rule takes effect November 5.

Aventa Tex Railr Commission Irs Texas

Coal Shortage Fears Grow as Ohio River Drops

New Orleans prices for coal rise as the lower Mississippi valley braces for a cold winter. Experts warn a serious coal famine could occur if a severe cold snap arrives, with W. Coyle & Co and coal dealers across the Ohio and Mississippi regions relying on dwindling shipments from western fields.

New Orleans Mississippi Valley Eal Gag Wo Cole Shaw W. Th Coyle & Co Ohio Obie

Rockefeller Kin Weds Educator in Somerville Union

Miss Carrie Grace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Park Rockefeller, will wed Andrew Daniel Colliver of Kansas State Experiments College Rays City. The ceremony unites a first cousin of John D. Rockefeller with a prominent educator as family interest increases amid notable public attention.

Trussell Carrie Urace Praik J. Srockedeller Andrew Dianyid Colliver Mia Weddleg Belde John D. Rockefeller Cotliver Ig

Falfurrias SAP service policy sparks city rail talks

City business leaders at the Business Men's club meeting discussed poor SAP service from the San Antonio & Aransas Pass line. Protesters urged the Katy to build its own terminus while a petition to improve weight and passenger terminals circulated. A committee will interview railroad reps as Sixth Ward concerns about grade crossings pop up.

Syn Antonie Gerlain Soutthwest Business Men's Club Wold Selegulion Fattistas Hinds San Antonio Aransas Pass San Antaliia Galveston Houston Palturgias Katy Ovill Appoint & Comeriites Sixth Ward Simget Manermann Clum Ain Minermann

Milk Tubercular Germ Conveyor

Paris report on the international meeting which rejected talk of tuberculosis in milk as a digestive tract issue. The assembly passed a resolution recommending action and cautioned against misleading theories about disease transmission through dairy products.

Paris Bath

Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable remedy for acute indigestion and stomach distress among workers. The copy claims the tablets restore digestion, ease bloating, and support stomach strength using pure ingredients. Free samples offered by mail from Stuart Company in Chicago.

T. Stuart Elven Swart Gonpans Bennet Shurminal

Weather official from Washington visits Texas flood area

A Texas tour by Colonel Frankenfield of the Weather Bureau discusses river duties and flood concerns. He notes a recently established federal department to monitor rivers, criticizes timing of warnings, and describes visits with local officials in San Antonio Austin and El Paso. He highlights crowded conditions and ongoing weather research efforts amid recent heavy flows on the Mississippi and Colorado rivers.

H. Oo. Frankenfien Washington Menger Colonel Frankenfield New Ovrleans Texas Ley Frankenfeld Feny el Paso Inder Arizon Miendgnull Jaen Laos United States United Galvast Jilog Austin Bunnene Mens of Texas Department of Texas San Antonio Faris Sam Pouson Sil Co. T Fort Reno Nana U. 8 Stevens

New York Impresses English Countess on Visit

The English countess of Warwick, visiting New York for three weeks, praised the city saying it is wonderful and she regrets not staying longer. She admired the schools, museums, and public spaces, noting the busy streets and crowded areas. She urged appreciation of public schools and the city’s attractions before sailing home.

New York Pris

Demand for Tougher Laws From Thieves Association

Special to The Tight Wantes Ohio October 1 The Oklahoma India Territory Anti Norse Thief association meets today urging stringent laws to deter horse and cattle theft. Members say current penalties are insufficient and many professional thieves remain jailed but not punished, threatening farmers and herders across Titian regions and nearby states.

Ohio Oklahoma India Hell Bui

Important Youth Call to Action for Young Men and Women

A garbled advertisement urges young people to reflect on career plans and future employment. It questions current positions and prompts readers to consider steps for independence, education, and self-reliance amid vague references to age, college, and work guidance.

Duchess to visit mother amid London exile talks

The Duchess plans a trip to New York to see her mother Mya with her younger son Lord Ivor Charei in. The visit follows a 1905 Amterita tour and hints at the duchess possibly making London her permanent residence despite opposition from the duke. Legal costs and a $10,000 annual allowance are noted amid the separation, with details provided by a trial document.

Landim Del Amterita Ste Nesgport Ibbs Ela America Conlin London Malmomar Sunderland

Bodies of nuns found petrified in Chicago facility

Workmen at the Academy of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart on West Taylor Street recovered twelve bodies. Two nuns, Mother Galwus and Mother Gautreaux, were found petrified in their robes. The steel caskets weighed heavy, frost had cracked some containers, and undertaker Mel Laughlin oversaw the removal. The incident’s cause remains undetermined.

Chikago Academy of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart West Taylor Street Galwus Gauthreaux Alothar Galci Mother Gautreaux Gautreaux Ghala Kir Jurdecessor Herod MelLaughlin West Twelfth Street

Church Merger Question Snarled In Cleveland Meeting

The Congression al committee on church union meets in long session seeking a compromise to gain near unanimous adoption without amendments. Subcommittee work and various delegates proposals aim to resolve the issue and possibly reconvene next Thursday night.

Cleveland Congressational Chicago Wnion Connell

Kite Fighting Myths and Ties in New Orleans Fight

A fragment from the New Orleans Times-Democrat describes kite fighting between Japanese and Chinese competitors. It explains string preparation, how strings wrap and collide, and the dramatic whiplash when one string nicks another. The piece notes tactics like prolonged altitude and sudden drops, with observers claiming expert seating practices to keep kites aloft for hours.

Orleans Times-Democrat

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