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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
8
Attorney says insanity may be pleaded in the murder case involving Baker. Witnesses describe encounters over money at a West Virginia saloon and the days surrounding the killing of an elderly peddler. Court proceedings extend as doctors assess Baker’s mental state and preparations for trial begin.
Secretal Drug Co announces open all night service with immediate delivery. Prosemptlong specializes in prompt pharmaceutical needs.
Mary Stephenson of Texas believes she is the sole heir to late Frank Phelps, whose British-born status and California bank funds drew interest from the Los Angeles consul. Phelps disappeared after a 1860s Texas and Virginia wander, leaving unknown sums and no surviving records. The consul and Mrs Stephenson weigh circumstantial ties as she pursues a possible share.
The article outlines veil fitting tips for ordinary straight veils, advising a knot at the back with ends hidden, pin placement, and avoiding dust on hats. It stresses tailoring to facial features, avoiding over Tight chins, and selecting veil length about a yard and a quarter.
Miss Midved Harrigan travels to Gor pus Chriati and will return in weeks. Robert J. Onderdonk heads home from New York next week. Fort Sam Houston hosts a weekly hop at Bluth's garden tonight. A reception for Mrs Elihu Root and Miss Root at Casino Hall. Numerous local ladies named as hosts and servers. Mothers clubs at Travis and Crockett schools plan upcoming events and exhibits. Visitors at the Menger include J C Scott of Corpus Christi and J H Westcott among others.
A long list of travelers from Mexico and Texas lodges at local hotels in the city. J W Wicker of Monelorn and Wis Boost of the Southern stop at the Southern, while W L Stovallig from Brighton, Missouri visits for a few days. George L Siebrech, former U S marshal, travels from Suspameu on business. Jose Ferandez from San Luis Potax and Toit Hernandez from Jose are among guests at the Menger and Bexar. Several others from Cotulla, Dryden, Claren, Cuatro Cienegas, Monterey and El Paso are noted guests at the Menger and Southern.
Special to The Light reports Miss Howman, a Kerrville High School teacher, is in serious condition after being thrown from a horse. Almanac notes from Louisville Gericinr Journal describe the event and its impact.
Special to The Might from Waco Texas on September 27 recounts KH Lindsey suing the Cotton Belt for 15 000 in damages claiming his wife was badly hurt in a train wreck. He also sues the BL K T for 10 000 alleging he had two cars of furniture on a sidetrack when a switch engine bumped a car, toppling a stove onto him.
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