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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1907
Page
6
State Health Officer Brumby today advised Texas and Mexican railroads that he has withdrawn objections to excursions to Mexico City. An order to take effect September 11 restores reduced rates for the national celebration, signaling health fears from dengue and yellow fever are under control.
National Lines of Mexico issues reduced round trip fares from Texas points to Laredo for all year tourist travel. Temporary cancellation of some fares ends in sixty days with tickets valid to multiple Mexican destinations including Monterrey and Durango. Summer rates extend to September 30 with higher final expiry.
Kanit Talonghi filed for divorce from OCharlea Wlias Faloughi two days after separation. She alleges cruelty and fear of bodily harm and asks for separation and a restraining order. The couple married in 1806 and operated September 2 this year.
Postmaster Stevens reports San Antonio post office broke all records in August 1907 with total receipts of 14,789.94, nearly 24 percent above August 1906. Stamp and envelope sales, postal rates, books and Jamestown stamps items are itemized, while July figures show the telegraph strike impact was less than feared as population and business growth drive steady mail volume.
Charleston Sept. A Brown, veteran of the Mexican and civil wars and inventor of the bell buoy used at American ports, died here yesterday at age 80. He served during the sixties, was commended for patient duty, and promoted for his steadfast service.
The Railroad Commission issued several orders requiring express companies to notify the commission and obtain its consent before abolishing any station or agency anywhere in Texas. The move aims to safeguard existing railroad services and ensure state oversight of agency closures.
Anatin Texas September 4 commissioner approves the Childless National Bank as reserve agent of the Most State Bank of Batadar Texas.
Edward Hagerus Grieg, renowned composer, died in Bergen, Norway, on September 4. The news confirms his passing at age...
Coleman Smith reports San Antonio delegates to the national post office clerks meeting at Peoria. A morning dispatch to J W Fuller notes encouraging prospects for securing the next association gathering here. Invitations from the Business Men's club and city officials raised confidence, though final results depend on late brass and telegraph messages.
In Macon Georgia President Hauuson of the Central of Georgia railway orders all improvements stopped as a test of reduced passenger rates and the money market. He says railroads lack sufficient funds to proceed with work shown in the report.
Mrs M Cleveland mother of Roy Meveland, connected with the county auditor, was brought home to 319 Allen Street from Brownwood Texas last evening. Doctors fear typhoid fever and she was transported by ambulance after a trip on the International and Great Northern Railroad Arab.
City of Mexico on September 1 reports the discovery of the body of Rt. MacLamay, a Tenglishman, in a city well. Police believe the death resulted from the suspect’s own action and have begun a Tigi Investigation.
A Bexar County saloon petition sparked a legal puzzle as commissioners debated the refund for the unveiled part of Weis ene mid. The matter was referred to the county attorney for opinion before action, with the quorum expected to guide the final decision.
In Chiluahen, Sept 1, Arthur Dinoo leaped from a moving train through a car window to escape custody as he was being brought from Santa Rosita to answer a charge of complicity in a $29,000 shell. The escape ended the transfer far from the scene.
Readings show tonight and Thursday will reach a minimum of 70 degrees. The 12 hour end time at 8 this morning recorded 89 for the high. Winds were light at 8 am. Temperatures today closely match last year with readings around 68 degrees across the area. Page nine contains the national weather report and related details.
August records show four other Augusts. excluding August TOK 19 1904 and 1902 the Adinet Tissed logged the warmest temperatures noted by the weather bureau in San Antonio. The coolest day was August Wa $4 when the mean temperature for the month was low. A Northwestern wind swept through the city on the last day, with humidity reaching 26 percent. The month had nineteen clear days, fourteen partly cloudy, and one entirely cloudy. The heaviest rainfall occurred on the last day with 0.40 inch. total August rainfall was 0.60 inch.
At Athinta Fort Gaines and surrounding regions a wind and rain storm struck last night with blinding lightning. Telegraph and telephone lines were cut for hours but no loss of life was reported. Crops suffered great damage as the electric storm prostrated wires across the region.
Chicago predicts a sweeping Texas victory in the antitrust suit against International Harvester. The case before Judge Calhoun in Austin likely to settle tonight with penalties and compliance terms debated. George Wink of New York involved as settlement efforts unfold amid calls for disclosure of business secrets.
In Falug Wall Hills a fire destroyed the Lone Star building early today. Fireman Tid Freely died when a wall collapsed during the blaze. Property loss is $1,000, fully insured.
Fragmentary item notes wardens and officials with scattered names and dates. Mentions The Light Austin and a Sept 4 reference. Vague and incomplete, no clear event or outcome.
Forest N Monterrey reports Bishop J A Voitis spending his vacation in Monterey Mexico on September 4. He has served as bishop of the Southwest Diocese of Texas for twelve years, visiting fiefs in the city.
Ramon Corral, vice president, travels for relief from rheumatism after years of illness. On September 4 he departs for a clinical tour seeking treatment and guidance from medical authorities.
Jim Wilke, a white man, lies at the point of death after a barbershop fight on Hast Commerce Street in which knives and scissors were used. M E Cozart, detained, claims self defense as police seek a third man said to have used a pistol. Wilke's severe injuries include a gash across the stomach and a facial wound. Cozart has facial and head cuts. Police report Wilke in critical condition and not able to statement. investigation ongoing.
New York September reports reveal Richard Mansfield’s will, disclosed by Levis Dittenhofer. Insurance on Mansfield’s life reduced from a quarter of a million to sixty thousand dollars, forty thousand to the widow, with the rest in the estate. the boy born after 1894 would inherit as if no will existed, while Mrs Mansfield remains sole executrix of the entire estate.
Great excitement follows the arrest of Dr Ratuel Carazk chief in the Sexten army. Details are not public but the action is tied to an old sanitary board scandal.
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