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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
2
Local observer Major Allen Buell predicts ideal conditions for Easter Sunday with clear skies and no rain in sight. Texas weather maps show cool, clear conditions statewide as Dallas and San Antonio plan festive Easter events and fashionable attire for the parade.
Horger Lumber Company seats its new outlet seven blocks south of the S P depot, promising improved access for customers in the district and a broader selection of timber and building supplies.
A humorous reminiscence includes a shy music student with a pet giraffe and a misfit pursuit at the Orpheum theater. The narrator, posing as Dolly Dimples, braves crowds on Houston street and Alamo plaza, evading sleuths while keeping the tale lively and local.
A jumble of lines shows quirky annotations from various readers and roles such as Dody Dimples Nurse and Letter Carrier. Characters discuss mis identification challenges and a potential tomorrow call in while denoting restraint and caution.
A unique challenge from Dalkowitz Bros Co invites a visitor to their 601-6 West Commerce street shop Friday afternoon between 2:30 and 5:30 to make a purchase. The reward is an imported Paris model hat if the buyer is caught with a valid sales ticket.
The Fifth District Medical Association of Texas met in annual session in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Dr. W T Dawe of Gonzales opened the meeting. Dr H H Ogilviems aided as secretary. Dr E B M Hummel of New Orleans presented brain tumors with specimens and applause. Dr M L Graves of Galveston lectured on Cerebro Spinal Meningitis. Dr Isadore Dyer of Tulane spoke on Alopecia Types and Treatment. The gathering ends with a Plaza theater performance.
Rebels under Salazar renew attacks near Parral as Senne is robbed of his watch and Parrish describes a near trackside assault with his wife. Dr. C F Smith notes political unrest as Fox party figures prepare for Houston relocation. Texas Rangers near El Paso report rebels focus on arms smuggling across the border and enforcement of neutrality laws.
Renewed bandit activity around Velardena Durango has prompted the dispatch of additional Mexican federal troops to the area. The report from Washington cites ongoing security concerns in the region.
The state government orders an immediate halt to all mining activities. The shutdown affects mineral extraction sites across the state and comes amid regulatory concerns and environmental review.
President Madero's cabinet will address American railroad employees' grievance accusing discrimination against them in favor of Mexicans. The state department, via Ambassador Wilson, urged an agreement to maintain traffic amid the current trouble. Rail workers' representatives were to petition the state department, but did not appear and officials have heard nothing further.
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