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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1911
Page
2
An article advocates a wine-free cleanse using a fig and senna laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims the product is a natural, strengthening aid for all ages and stresses buying only the genuine package with the company name.
In Dallas on April 4 the mayoral contest heats up as four parties and one independent vie for control. State Senator J C McNealus heads the Jeffersonian ticket with M Holland and H Samuels on Citizens and Progressives, Jonas Rosenfield leading the Socialists. Campaign managers expect 10 000 to 12 000 votes before 7 p m.
Workers for Democratic candidate Carter H. Harrison and Republican Prof. Charles E. Merriam began at polling places at opening to mobilize voters. An extraordinary effort is underway to secure a large turnout in the municipal election today.
Baltimore Md April 4 The primary election for city offices is in progress with mayoral candidates J Barry Mahool the incumbent James H Preston Democrat E Clay Timanus and Chas H Torsch Republican Also contested are the comptroller race James F Throft and W W Cherry Democrats versus Frank W Dryden and Geo R Heffner Republicans.
Roy Pierce and Elizabeth Chapman married under assumed names in New York on November 14. An annulment fight aims to prove Pierce sane and free, after he was placed in a sanitarium at Central Valley. Mrs. Pierce says the suit will restore her husband’s liberty. Dr. Carlos MacDonald declined comment pending court proceedings.
Mrs Ellet Wilson was declared elected mayor of Newell Kansas after tying a male candidate in the city election Judge ruled the tie gave her the office She pledged to rid Hunnewell of bootleggers while fellow women candidates for council and police judge were defeated.
After a two year delay the case of Chas B Meadows charged with the June 1908 murder of Alice Eastup opened in Houston Texas The dismembered remains found in a trunk on Buffalo Bayou led investigators to a south end residence where bloodstains covered walls and floors A key ring found at the house connected Meadows to the woman and the crime
Mr. Wilford Adams recalls being bedridden with rheumatism and credits Foley's Kidney Remedy. After using two bottles he recovered enough to resume work as a conductor on the Lexington street railway. The product claims to clear uric acid from the blood. Bexar Drug Co.
A fable about proving statements leads to Coca-Cola safety. The piece cites chemists from colleges and government labs who analyzed Coca-Cola and found no injurious ingredients. It urges readers to request the Coca Cola Co. booklet from Atlanta for details.
Austin election returns confirm Wooldridge allies re elected to the board. Mayor A P Wooldridge and councilmen J P Hart E C Bartholomew P W Powell retained seats while J P Lechridge, backed by the opposition, defeats D B Gracy successor. Opponents include W N McElroy M F Covert C B Moreland and Harry L Haynes.
Topeka April 4 Elections progress in 22 Kansas cities using the commission form. Major cities voting include Kansas City Wichita Topeka Leavenworth Pittsburg Coffeyville and Hutchinson. Socialism figures in Wichita Pittsburg and Iola with women leading tickets in smaller cities. In Galena Mrs. Sarah C Scovell socialist garners support from Republicans and Democrats. Elmdale presents Mrs M E Johnson widow as mayoral candidate.
Socialist won the Butte mayoralty for the second time in state history. Helena elected a socialist alderman. Across Montana towns voters backed tighter saloon regulation, marking reformist gains in local races.
Milwaukee voters decide three circuit judges a county judge a municipal judge two civil judges a supreme court justice seven school board members and one alderman at large. Socialists field candidates for one civil judgeship school board and alderman seats while remaining races run nonpartisan with some unopposed.
Taylor Texas voters reject the commission form of government by 357 against and 290 for the charter, a 67 vote defeat. The regular municipal election is held here today.
Waco Texas April 4 The city election is in progress for most municipal offices with Democratic primaries having set nominations. Socialists also contest but are expected to be beaten as the Democratic vote remains light.
A drizzling rain greeted voters when Chicago polls opened at 6 o clock this morning. Precincts reported steady turnout despite the damp weather, with residents urged to cast ballots on local and state matters today.
Ramon Carroll vice president of Mexico petitions congress for an indefinite leave of absence citing health reasons and naming Germany as destination. The move aims to quiet resignation rumors while a Vera Cruz departure is planned for April 12.
London notes King George asserts his prerogatives on peerage creation and writs of summons should not block Parliament's consideration of any measures in the current session regarding the constitution of the house of lords. The message to the upper chamber stresses reliance on Parliament's wisdom in these matters.
London reports that United States Ambassador Reid is collecting resolutions from city and borough councils across the United Kingdom endorsing President Taft’s proposal for a full Anglo United States arbitration treaty to be presented to the state department in Washington.
Dublin corporation votes 42 to 9 to proceed with next business as a loyal address proposal on King George’s approaching visit is introduced. The session yesterday reflects a divided stance on royal greetings.
In Ottawa Mr. Thorburn, Ontario, told Parliament that hundreds of Negro settlers have left the United States for free homesteads in Western Canada. He warned that the movement is growing and thousands may soon settle in the Northwest.
The force was expanded across the Crow's Nest Pass region amid a large coal miners strike involving 10,000 workers. No violence has occurred yet, but trouble is feared as most miners are foreigners.
Cape Haitien Haiti lawyers for thirty two men condemned for political offenses hope executive clemency will be granted. President Simon says he will await papers from the military tribunal before deciding further action.
Turkish Bashi-Bazouks called to aid the garrison of Tuzi in Scutari Vilayet routed the Albanians with heavy losses, relieving Tuzi and driving the rebels into the mountains along the front.
April 4 Denver voters abstain while municipal elections proceed across Colorado except Denver. Street curbside campaigns and ballot measures on liquor licensing shape local contest dynamics.
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