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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1912

Page

3

Vanderbilt Heir Born in England Ahead of Birthday

A son born to Alfred G. Vanderbilt in England is expected to become one of America’s wealthiest heirs. Vanderbilt will receive the second half of his late father Cornelius Vanderbilt’s estate on his 35th birthday October 20, with wealth around 60 million dollars and the patrimony totaling about 25 million dollars at that time. His only half brother in New York is William Henry Vanderbilt born in 1901. The first wife Elsie French won custody prior to their divorce in 1908.

New York Alfred G. Vanderbilt England Cornelius Vanderbilt William Henry Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt Elsie French

Local Service Directory Snippet

Riebe Undertaking Co auto ambulance service 221 FE Com Phone 341 A Collmax plumber 416 Main AveProviding brief listing style contact entries for two local service providers with names and addresses.

Riebe Undertaking Co A. Collmax Main Ave

Roosevelt Brings Campaign Kickoff in Pittsburg Speech

After a day of rest in Emporia Colonel Roosevelt resumes campaigning with his first Pittsburg speech. The tour moves through Missouri into Oklahoma Arkansas Tennessee Louisiana Alabama Georgia and North Carolina before reaching New York by October 2. Roosevelt says he feels bully and well on the trip. William Allen White and his horse Old Tom accompany him in Emporia.

Pittsburg Kan Emporia Roosevelt Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Tennessee Louisiana Alabama Georgia North Carolina New York Middle West William Allen White Old Tom Mr. White Kansas

Charlton Case to be Heard in October over Italy extradition

Porter Charlton, jailed in New Jersey for the murder of his wife in Lake Como, will have his appeal heard when the Supreme Court opens October 14. His father claims the United States lacks authority to surrender him to Italian authorities under treaty terms and habeas corpus actions. Italy has resisted extradition, insisting it would punish Charlton rather than return him from abroad.

Washington Porter Charlton New Jersey Italy Lake Como Supreme Court Charlton Paul P. Charlton Porto Rico United States Army Hoboken N. J America United States Knox United States Supreme Court

Births Record for Three Newborns in September

To Mr and Mrs F L Vaca a girl born September 21 R F D No 100. To Mr and Mrs Charles B Meyer a boy born September 16 Gladstone Avenue. To Mr and Mrs Frank Richardson a boy born September 19 Baylor Hospital.

F. L. Vaca Charles B. Meyer Gladstone Avenue Frank Richardson Baylor Hospital

Burial Permits for Three Local Residents Listed

Burial permits issued for Mrs. Rosalie Patre aged 56 who died September 22, 1545 on Montana street. H. M. Hart aged 86 who died September 21 on Virginia street. Alfred L. Meyer aged 22 who died September 20 at Santa Rosa hospital.

Rosalie Patre Montana Street H. M. Hart Virginia Street Alfred L. Meyer Santa Rosa Hospital

Killing Ends Brothers Quarrel in Ky Farm Trade

In Danville Kentucky this morning Percy Hager killed his brother William after a quarrel over a land trade the brothers were having breakfast when the dispute arose.

Danville Percy Hager William

Text Book Board to Open Bids for Texas Schools

The Texas text book board meets at 9 30 tomorrow to open bids from publishers for six years of school books. Governor Colquitt will chair with bids due by 10 Tuesday morning. Many leading publishers have not yet submitted bids but are expected to file statements naming publishers and credited representatives as required by law.

Austin Tex State Text Book Board Text Book Public Schools of Texas Colquitt Secretary of State

Calvary Baptist church calls Rev W W Lee as minister

Rev W W Lee, former South Side Baptist pastor, was yesterday named by Calvary Baptist church to serve as minister and succeed Rev R F Stokes. Lee previously led a congregation in East Lake Alabama after leaving this city. Acceptance of the call had not yet been received.

W. W. Lee South Side Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church R. F. Stokes Mr. Lee Mr.Lee East Lake Alabama

Dry farming yields fine watermelons despite drought

In Lockhart Texas on September 23 farmers report watermelons thriving without rain since June. They credit weed control and thorough cultivation using improved dry farming methods despite the dry spell.

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