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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1911

Page

2

Diaz Holds Victory Anniversary Parade and Seeks Reforms

President Diaz outlines reforms in a lengthy message and calls for no re election for executive leaders. He cites military display and public support as he asks Congress for 2,200,000 pesos for field measures and discusses judiciary, land reform, and measures against rebels centered in Chihuahua Sonora and Durango.

News of Deputies Puebla Mexico Hall of Congress Ministry of War Congress

Piles Quickly Cured at Home

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Moh Georges du Taillet The Elks Gunter Henri Louie Hay Colorado Democratic Party Republican Party

Caustic reply between Colquitt and Lightfoot revealed

A published exchange shows Governor Colquitt offering peace with Attorney General Lightfoot while Lightfoot replies caustically. Colquitt agrees to follow the supreme court on warrants from the special fund. Lightfoot notes a mandamus rehearing petition and highlights past positions, closing with a pledge to work toward Texas welfare.

Austin Tex Colquitt Lightfoot Supreme Court

Pabst Engraving Offers School and Wedding Card Services

Local shop Pabst Engraving markets school commencement invitations dance programs wedding announcements and visiting cards. The ad highlights quality blue zone materials and engraving options for custom keepsakes and event stationery.

Pabst

A New Automobile Is Offered for the Children

The article discusses a child sized automobile called the Shetland pony of the auto industry. J M Nix has secured six cars and suggests a novel disposal plan. Makers claim the car is absolutely safe for children and notes Colorado debate on restricting youth operation.

J. M. Nix Colorado

Peace Prospects at El Paso Conference on Mexican Civil War

Report outlines a neutral venue conference with accredited delegates to modify and ratify unofficial acts of a board meeting in El Paso. Previous peace efforts at Corpus Christi involved Ernesto Madero and Fernandez. Vazquez Gomez opposed any proposal not from accredited envoys.

el Paso Corpus Christi Mexico Ernesto Madero Francisco Madero Fernandez Vazquez Gomez Washington Chihuahua Morday

Review of 8000 Soldiers Draws 15000 Spectators in Ideal Day

The division staged a large review with over 8000 men visible at a time, while others held center mass. The day opened muddy then dried into perfect conditions attracting an estimated 15,000 spectators. Photographers and movie crews captured the scene as General Carter praised the display. Plans call for another review when the division reaches full strength near 19,000. Officers completed several examinations and khaki uniforms spread among troops. First Lt. Bert M. Lennon arrived for assignment as paydays approach and about 250,000 dollars will be paid to the men, fueling local circulation.

Tractions Company General Carter Leon Springs Twenty-eighth Infantry Fort Snelling Minn Fort D. A. Russell Wyo Uncle Sam Guiliers

Democratic policies announced and house leadership chosen

Democratic party members reveal committee heads across federal posts led by Tennessee and Georgia appointments. Investigators named to probe the interior, justice, post office, and other departments aim to start immediately, with emphasis on the post office interior and justice. House officers are elected with South Frimble as clerk and Jackson as sergeant at arms, while Henry secures rules chair. Adjournment follows midnight caucus.

War Department Harvey Helm Kentucky Navy Department Rufus Hardy Texas Postoffice William A. Ashbrook Hio Interior Department James M. Graham Illinois Department of Justice Jack Beall Department of Agriculture Ralph W. Moss Indiana Commerce and Labor John .H. Rothermel Pennsylvania Cyrus Cline Post Office Interior Richard A. Ballinger House South Frimble A. Stokes Jackson William H. Ryan Buffalo Jackson Ryan Martin W. Littleton Rainey Joseph J. Simnott Virginia Henry Committee On Rules Henry HE. Couden Wm. Dunbar Georgia Ostmaster Wm. Jemner Passaic New Jersey Robert Gordon Ohio Ralph Wiliams Iowa Unbar Augusta Cleveland

San Antonio Post Office Receipts Rise 22 Percent

Postmaster J. J. Stevens reports the San Antonio post office receipts for the quarter ending March 31, 1911, will exceed 300000 dollars, up 22 percent from the same period in 1910. Every branch shows growth, Fort Sam Houston excluded, with newspaper circulation also 11 percent higher than the prior quarter. A thirteen year table tracks the yearly post office gains.

San Antonio J. J. Stevens Stevens Fort Sam Houston

Births Reported in Local Notices

To Mr and Mrs Ed Wilke a girl born March 28 at 119 Bowie street. To Mr and Mrs A H Rische a boy born March 27 at 1117 Avenue B. To Mr and Mrs Walter Lyons a boy born March 27 at 122 Broad Avenue. To Mr and Mrs Max Doell a girl born March 26 at 214 Furnish street. To Mr and Mrs Andres Zapeta a girl born March 10 at 102 Colorado street. To Mr and Mrs J S Jeis a girl born March 24 at 312 South Mesquite street. To Mr and Mrs Burton Z Boughner a girl born March 29 at 218 Adams street. To Mr and Mrs ex Goodman twins male born. To Mr and Mrs John Brooks a girl born March 27 at 427 Hood street. To Mr and Mrs Jose Leal a boy born March 25 at 807 Vera Cruz street. To Mr and Mrs W J Yates a boy born March 28 at 109 Nertzberg Avenue. EB H Coombs of Katy in city on business.

Ed Wilke Bowie Street A. H. Rische Avenue B Walter Lyons Broad Avenue Max Doell Furnish Street Andres Zapeta Colorado Street J Seis South Mesquite Street Burton Z. Boughner Adams Ex Goodman Lafitte Street John Brooks Hood Street Oy Jose Leal Vera Cruz Street Rth Frio

Mexican Fiesta to enliven Haymarket carnival week

A full week of Mexican games dances and music will occupy Haymarket square as a real Mexican village features bright booths Mexican cooking demonstrations and prize awards for booth decorations. Mexican bands serenade crowds while flags decorate the square attracting visitors to the downtown carnival.

Haymarket Square Carnival Association Atlee B. Ayres Emil Frank Charles Graebner Haymarket Mexico United States

Identified Man Wanted for Oklahoma Murder

A. C. Lund United States marshal identified Charles Maust, a Missouri penitentiary convict, as the man sought in Perry Oklahoma for the murder of Alvin Batemen and shooting of a deputy during an escape. Maust also faces a Lansing penitentiary sentence in Kansas. Governor Hadley may pardon him to proceed to Oklahoma for trial.

Jefferson City A. C. Lund Uty United States Blackwell Oklo Charles Maust Missouri Penitentiary Perry Okla Alvin Batemen Johnson Lund Maust Oklahoma Lansing Kansas Hadley

Mars Aviator Aims To Cross Continent For Hearst Prize

Captain Omas Baldwin, who toured the Far East with aviator Mars, expects Mars to become the first heavier-than-air pilot to fly from San Francisco to New York and win the Hearst prize of 50 000. Baldwin called Mars the greatest aviator alive and predicted a successful dash across the country.

San Francisco Cal J. Mars Omas Baldwin Far East Mars Persia

Mix This for Indigestion Prominent physician touts stoma remedy

A physician promotes a stomach relief mix claiming rapid belching control and near cure for indigestion. He details a recipe using essence of Pepsin, syrup of Ginger, and Catandir compound, advising dosing after meals and at night. It notes patients should obtain ingredients from a pharmacist.

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