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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1911

Page

12

Negro Colonel Joins Col. Davis at North Carolina Maneuver

J R Marshall the negro colonel of the eighth Illinois infantry reports for duty and is attached to Col Thomas F Davis of the eighteenth infantry creating an assignment quandary. Marshall arrives as the ranking Illinois unit officer and Gov Deneen designated him as Illinois representative at the maneuver camp.

J. R. Marshall Eighth Infantry Illinois National Guard Thomas F. Davis Eighteenth Infantry Marshall Adjutant General Illinois Davis J. T. Gardner North Carolina Col. Marshall Eighth Illinois Infantry Deneen

Capudine Relieves Various Headaches Quickly

Capudine provides fast relief for headaches of all kinds including sick nervous and those from heat cold grip or stomach issues. Also effective for cold or grip attacks with relief of feverishness and restoration of normal conditions. Liquid and pleasant to take, acts immediately. 10c 25c and 50c at drug stores.

Colorado drys appear set for victory after recount

Colorado City in Colorado on April 6 reports that the drys seem to win after a preliminary vote. Anti saloon forces claim affidavits from fifteen foreigners who voted without naturalization. Official count due tomorrow, with plans to seek court action if the drys lose.

Associated Press Colorado City Colo

Curtiss Aeroplane Arrives to Boost Army Aviation Camp

The Curtiss war type biplane arrives at the maneuver camp to join the Wright headless flyer in aviation training. Eugene B. Ely, the Curtiss aviator, leads the team along with Lieutenants Walker, Beck and Kelly as Glenn H. Curtiss plans to oversee progress. James Henning supervises assembly with expected completion tomorrow.

United States Army Aeronautical Corps Maneuver Division Washington Glenn H. Curtiss Eugene B. Ely Curtiss Pennsylvania California San Antonio Walker Beck Kelly Army Corps of San Diego Cal Ely Salt Lake City Utah James Henning Hammondsport NM Y Wright B. D. Foulois Phil O. Parmalee Army Camp Allen J. A. D. McCurdy

Deformed Chickens Linked to Pleasant Prairie Explosion

In Kenosha Wisconsin the explosion at the Pleasant Prairie powder mill is blamed for a surge of deformed chicks in incubators. More than 98 percent show twisted legs broken wings and related ailments though many survive.

Associated Press Kenosha Wis Pleasant Prairie

Elite Cafe 50 Cent Dinners Draw San Antonio Crowd

Advertises 50 cent dinners at Elite Cafe in San Antonio with good service and meals. Promotes daily and Sunday hours from noon to midnight and invites readers to try the offer.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

Court to review Alaska coal land cases at Supreme Court

The Alaska coal land cases will be reviewed by the United States Supreme Court this term. The appeal from Judge Hanford's quashing of the indictment against Charles F. Munday Earl E. Siegley and Archie Shiels for conspiracy to defraud the United States will be called in Washington within ten days and will have precedence over other cases.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Alaska United States Supreme Court Cornelius H. Hanford Charles F. Munday Earl E. Siegley Archie Shiels United States Washington

Prisoners Idle to Ask Parole in Ohio Reform Move

Columbus Ohio April 6 War ren Jones of the Ohio penitentiary will ask the board of managers to parole 500 first term prisoners. He cites widespread idleness since the contract labor law ended and seeks a $30 000 appropriation to reopen a state stone quarry.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Warren Jones The Ohio Penitentiary

Four Goats Kidnap 1 000 000 000 Germs

New York police search for a billion disease germs lost or stolen from Willard Parker hospital after four goats were injected with various germs and released to browse. Authorities fear epidemic risk if the goats’ milk is consumed.

Associated Press New York Willard Parker Hospital East Sixteenth Street Ihis Chary East Side

Police Lose Bets While Probing Gambling Halls

New York officials report that city police frequently incur nonrecoverable expenses while pursuing evidence against gambling houses. Comp troller Prendergast notes many bills cover drinks cigars bets and similar items with few officers reporting any winnings. A single month can bring total expenses around 100 for plainclothesmen collecting evidence.

Associated Press New York

New Switchboard Ready by April in City

Frank C. Knight of Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone and R. B. Copes travel to the city to recruit 4000 new subscribers before year’s end. The upgraded switchboard and underground cabling will double handling capacity and extend service to all city areas, with operations aimed to start by April 15.

Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company Frank C. Knight R. B. Copes

Conflict Over Will Of Dr Herman T Wolff

Elizabeth Wolff Charles Wolff and Edna Wolff sue to block Mildred Wolff from serving as temporary administrator of Dr Herman T Wolff estate. A hearing set Friday on a dissolution motion. Two days earlier he made a new will leaving insurance money to the widow and children about 500 each, while the first will left nearly everything to his son.

Elizabeth Wolff Charles Wolff Edna Wolff Herman T. Wolff Mildred Wolff

May Mean New Theater in San Antonio

Henry Limburger sold to EF. Ww. Mills property on Soledad street between Houston and Travis. Frontage 75 feet, depth 150 feet. Mills seeks a Majestic circuit vaudeville theater in San Antonio similar to Houston and Fort Worth houses with reinforced concrete, fireproof construction, 2000 seats, five stories, plans not finalized.

Henry Limburger EF. Ww. Mills Soledad Street Houston Travis Mills Majestic Circuit San Antonio Fort Worth Texas Circuit

The Modesty of Women and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription

An article promoting Dr. R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health. It argues exams are unnecessary with this non alcoholic remedy, cites professional endorsements, and advertises accompanying medical advisories and pellets for digestion and routine regulation. It invites readers to request pamphlets and a cloth bound copy by mail.

J. R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Mining Man Warns Jalisco Faces Revolt Across State

A. H. Woodfin of the Bueno Fe mines predicts immediate unrest in Jalisco with rebels swelling and owners joining them. He notes labor leaving for the revolution, Cinco Estrellas mines closed, few soldiers in San Luis Potosi, and foreigners largely spared while natives lose property but are paid for it.

Jalisco A. H. Woodfin Bueno Fe Omelos Mr. Woodfin Menger Cinco Estrellas San Luis Potosi Saltillo Republic of Mexico

Jury Delivers Unanimous Verdict in Coca-Cola Case

A panel of notable American chemists has found Coca-Cola not guilty in Knocker et al vs Coca-Cola. The experts concluded the drink contains no harmful substances and may aid digestion, contrasting tea and coffee. The jurors included state chemists and university professors from Georgia Alabama Tulane Texas Virginia, with a New Jersey alkaloid company president among them.

America Knocker Coca-Cola Co Atlanta Coca-Cola Jnc. M. McCandless Georgia B. B. Ross Alabama A. L. Metz Tulane University

Dow Daggett to star in Elks minstrels show

Dow Daggett signs to appear both nights at the Elks' minstrel performances. He will sing sentimental solos, assist in choruses, and the show promises clean, witty humor with local takedowns. First show Monday at 8 30 sharp, last curtain 10 45. Tuesday program differs from Monday.

Elks’ Minstrels Dow Daggett Daggett Elks San Antonio

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