Frederic O Gamble Players-Pianos Sale Announced
On Thursday Friday and Saturday from nine to twelve and three to five Frederic O Gamble presents owners of Player-Pianos and invites prospective purchasers to attend these demonstrations and viewings.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
2
No Negro Troops for Brownsville
The article notes prejudice against colored soldiers and discusses deployment of the Ninth Regiment to the border. First troops head out Saturday to Sanderson Marathon Marfa and Fort Hancock, with others to Eagle Pass Del Rio Laredo and Samfordyce. Officers arrive for the Army maneuver division as daily parades begin at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Sanderson
Marathon
Marfa
Fort Hancock
Eagle Pass
del Rio
Laredo
Samfordyce
Duncan
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyo
John F. Guilfoyle
Twentythird Infantry
Fort McIntosh
Maneuver Division
Major Young
Illinois National Guard
Sea Lenay
Georgia
Holbrook
Oil Gusher Springs From Flip of Coin
Four thousand barrels of oil a day gush from an Bakersfield area field discovered after Clarence Berry John D Spreckles Jr William Maguire and Charles Holbrook flipped a coin to pick land They marked the coin landing site and bored there the oil boom began within a week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Bakersfield
Clarence Berry
John D. Spreckles Jr
William Maguire
Charles Holbrook
Spreckles
Cavalry Parade Planned Today at Camp South of Schuyler HQ
The Eleventh Cavalry, now two provisional regiments, will hold a parade at 6 o'clock today at the camp south of the Eleventh camp and west of General Schuyler's headquarters. Colonel James Parker commands the Eleventh. Major Morgan leads the first provisional. Lieut. Col. W. Co. Brown leads the second provisional. Recruits under a month in service will form the 400-strong parade, drilled to ride and shoot after eight hours of daily instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Knight
Quartermaster’s Department
James A. Logan
Frank S. Coheu
Mira
Fifteenth Infantry
Eleventh Cavalry
Schuyler
James Parker
Morgan
W. Co. Brown
Goode
Walsh
Cabell
Rowell
Langhorne
Parker
Burial Permits List Multiple Infant to Adult Deaths
A local burial permits notice records numerous deaths with names ages and dates in April. Entries include Grace Rieber eight months Rosa Sierra one year Adela Lara three months and Paula Casanova two months. Other listed individuals include Charles H. Tuttle thirty eight Jesus Carameo seven months and more with addresses on various streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Rieber
Rivas
Alvin P. Slow
North Twelfth
Rosa Sierra
South Laredo
Adela Lara
San Fernando
Charles H. Tuttle
Arciniega
Jesus Carameo
EF Paso
Angelita Benavides
San Juan Road
E. Garcia
Smith Street
Paula Casanova
Ae Street
Unice Glover
James Hi
Bynum
Nat
Pais Edward Keating
Benetent Hos
Juan Road
Merchants' Ice Plant Expands to Meet San Antonio Growth
The Merchants' Ice and Cold Storage company on Starr and Walnut streets undertakes extensive upgrades. An initial 4000 outlay will rise to a total 100000 as business in San Antonio grows, including a 100 ton ice machine and new cold storage, reinforced walls, and a second artesian well to boost daily output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Ice and Cold Storage Company
Starr and
Walnut Streets
San Antonio
George B. Marshall
Army officers enjoy city art exhibit at McDonald’s
United States Army officers are daily entertained at a city art exhibit hosted by McDonald’s at 322 East Houston Street. The venue highlights include a wide stock of paints wall decorations and picture frames alongside the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
McDonald
East
Houston Street
Five Fire Company Delegates Named For May Waco Convention
In Lockhart five companies elected delegates to the May Waco convention. Hose No. 2 chose L. E Flach as delegate with W. M. Schofield as alternate, and Hook and Ladder No. 1 picked W. E. Johnson as delegate with M. M. McDowell as alternate. Knight Templars from Lockhart will attend the Fort Worth grand conclave April 19 and 20, with Dr. A. A. Ross, A. G. Reynolds and A. W. Jordan named. A Yoakum Methodist county camp meeting elected Morris Woolsey as delegate to the state convention in Waco, with J. R. Evans as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
Knights Templars
Fort Worth
A. A. Ross
A. G. Reynolds
A. W. Jordan
Yoakum
Waco
Morris Woolsey
J. R. Evans
Yorktown
Flatonia City Election Totals Released
Flatonia Texas officials report results from the April 6 city election with candidates and votes for marshal treasurer secretary and four wards. J F Sullivan W Duff A Brunnemann W Willeford H Thulemeyer F M Worley C Snell C F Woods F Dusek W R Morgan and Joe Kolar among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Tex
J. F. Sullivan
W. Duff
A. Brunnemann
W. Willeford
H. Thulemeyer
F. M. Worley
C. Snell
C. F. Woods
F. Dusek
W. R. Morgan
Joe Kolar
What Cures Eczema
Public notice from Fischer's Drug Store claims D. D. D. provides an eczema cure after ten years of cures and urges customers to discuss its merits in store. The ad promotes Oil of Wintergreen in D. D. D. as a reliable treatment and offers household advice from Gibbs Building location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer's
Gibbs Bldg
Indictment Returned Against Hornet Captain for Neutrality Violation
Federal grand jury charges Captain Jas. G. Johnson master of the steamer Hornet with violating neutrality laws on its voyage from New Orleans to Honduras. J. W. Beer Manuel Bonilla Gen. Lee Christmas and Captain Davids cited. Johnson and Beer arraigned. jurors to be selected. key witness C Linard. Foley Kidney Pills advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Federal Grand Jury
Jas. G. Johnson
Hornet
Honduras
J. W. Beer
Manuel Bonilla
Lee Christmas
F. Davids
Johnson
Isidore L. Furtner Dies of Typhoid at 29
Isidore L. Furtner 29 a San Antonio man connected with the Palace of Sweets on Alamo Plaza and the California Candy Kitchen on Houston Street died at Santa Rosa Hospital of typhoid fever after about three weeks illness. He was educated at St Marys College and the Medical University of Galveston. Survived by his widow mother Mrs H R Riegler and sister Miss Lillian I Furtner. funeral set for 10 am Saturday from 509 Chestnut Street to St Marks Church and cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidore L. Furtner
San Antonio
Palace of Sweets
Alamo Plaza
California Candy Kitchen
Houston Street
Santa Rosa Hospital
Furtner
Mr. Furtner
St. Mary’s College
H. R. Riegler
Lillian I. Furtner
Chestnut Street
St. Mark’s Church
James H. Bynum Dies of Cerebral Meningitis
James H. Bynum, 51, died at 2:30 yesterday afternoon at Physicians' and Surgeons' hospital after being brought from Floresville two days earlier for treatment. Cerebral meningitis is listed as the cause of death. The remains will be returned to Floresville for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
James H. Bynum
Physicians’ & Surgeons’ Hospital
Floresville
Benavides Death of Angelita Benavides in Local Sanitarium
Mrs. Angelita Benavides aged 25 died yesterday afternoon at a local sanitarium after a lingering illness. She arrived in the city three years ago from El Paso. Interment will take place in the state burial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benavides
Angelita Benavides
el Paso
Eunice Glover 13 Held Funeral Near Home
The funeral for Eunice Glover aged 13 was held this morning at her parents home on Nineteenth and Ruiz streets. Interment followed at Mission burial grounds.
Real estate exchange lunchers draw 68 members
The first luncheon of the real estate exchange in San Antonio drew 68 members and business men, more than double the expected turnout. The event featured brief talks by D. J. Woodward and others and included an inaugural property auction with five listed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Exchange
Exchange
St. Anthony
B. F. Nicholson
D. J. Woodward
Charles S. Diehl
Harry L. Beach
San Antonio
J. R. Burton
Kansas
Charles E. Trimble
Manufacturers’ Record
Baltimore
Hall P. Street
D. K. Furnish
T. N. Smith
H. C. King
J. G. Fowler
C. L. Boone
Geo. A. Baker
A Howell
Z. R. Burton
Harvey L. Pdge
C. H. Jackson
J. C. Nelson
W.L. Blinn
B. D. Hatcher
C. G. Ainslie
H. F. Cook
W. H. Chambers
J. G. Wells
R. Walker
J. E. Strohm
John Richey
Harry W. Hamilton
A. B. Stephens
R. G. Callahan
Fred Murphy
W. W. McWhorter
M. Stone
W. A. McDuffee
R. H. Wester
Patterson
W. B. Baker
van Eyeman
J. L. Lytle
BE. W. Mills
Births in City Record Feature several newborns listed by families
To Mr and Mrs Alphonse Mackay a boy born April 2 at Powderhouse street. To Mr and Mrs W FE Smith a boy born April 3 at 1801 North Olive street. To Mr and Mrs R E Evans a boy born March 12 at 1708 Dakota street. To Mr and Mrs Pedro Serraza a boy born April 2 at 120 North Frio street. To Mr and Mrs Antonio Musa a boy born March 80 at 1404 Morales street. Mr and Mrs Cook a girl born April 2 at 116 Ninth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Mackay
Powderhouse Street
W. FE. Smith
North Olive Street
R. E. Evans
Dakota Street
Pedro Serraza
North Frio Street
Antonio Musa
Morales Street
Vo Dre
Mrs. Cook
Ninth Street
Home Remedy Cough Syrup Claim A Big Saver
A local druggist promotes Essence Mentho Laxene as a cheap effective homemade laxative cough syrup. Mix 2 percent ounce liquid with boiling water and sugar to create a syrup believed to curb coughs. Claim cites substantial yearly savings and home use benefits for households.
For Sale and Rent Notice Fragments
Classified brief listing shows a hamburger stand for sale at 616 Market Street and a two room plus basement rental at 127-129 Lasoya Street formerly used by Alamo Auto Co. G D Robbins advertised at Light office with a first-class barber and porter at 645 East Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Lasoya Street
Th Alamo Auto Co
G. D. Robbins
Laigy
Porter
East Commerce
Special Train Promotes Hardware Convention to Texas
A Health of delegates will travel from Pittsburg to San Antonio for the Hardware Manufacturers and Southern Hardware Jobbers convention April 26 to 28. The Dallas style route includes Cincinnati Nashville Birmingham Mobile New Orleans Galveston and Houston arriving in San Antonio April 25. A booklet with itinerary is issued by committee led by Charles J. Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Pittsburg
San Antonio
Southern Hardware Jobbers’ Associations
Cincinnati
Nashville
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
Charles J. Graham
Graham Nut Co
Graham
Charles 8. Hubbard
Ames Shovel and Tool Co
Beaver Falls
F. D. Mitchell
Broadway
New York
Irby Bennett
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
Corbin Cabinet Lock Co
New York City
Texas
Verdict for Defense in Coca Cola Case
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 6 a judge issued an instructed verdict for the defense in the Coca Cola case. The government moves to dismiss without prejudice on misbranding issues and appeals to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Sanford
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Proposals Sought for Wire Screens at Fort Sam Houston
The Constructing Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston invites sealed proposals in triplicate by May 3 1911 11 a m for furnishing and installing wire screens in nine Fort Sam Houston Texas buildings The United States may reject any or all bids Specifications available on request Envelopes must be marked Proposals for Wire Screens Fort Sam Houston Texas and addressed to P W Guiney Constructing Quartermaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
United States
P. W. Guiney
Quartermaster
Insurgents ready for renewed action after Diaz pledge
A signed appeal to Diaz lists insurgent chiefs in Guerrero Vera Cruz Tabasco Campeche Yucatan and San Luis Potosi with political prisoners in Mexico City and Belem. Diaz refuses peace terms as Madero returns to San Antonio. Renewed uprisings expected in southern Mexico with plans to take major towns after Alfonso Madero and Roque Estrada return. Bouillon cups replace soup places for purees and lighter soups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Andrea Almazan
Guerrero
Gabriel Gavira
Camarino Mendoza
Vera Cruz
Jose Maria Pino Suarez
Tabasco
Campeche
Yucatan
Rafael Zepeda
San Luis Potosi
Emilio Vasquez
Juan Sanchez Azcona
Jose Vasconcelos
Ernesto Fernandez
Gustavo Madero
San Antonio
Vasquez Gomez
Washington
A. Gonzalez Garza
el Paso
Mexico City
Bastile
Belem
Rafael Hernandez
Joselves Limantour
Diaz
Alfonso Madero
Roque Estrada
Francisco I. Madero
Chihuahua
Francisco Madero
Mr. Azcona
Mexico
Roque B Estrada
My Corns Don’t Hurt A Bit Foot Remedy Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement touts TIZ for corns bunions callouses and sweaty feet promising painless relief. It claims the remedy draws out poisonous exudations unclogs pores and cleanses feet with rapid effect and urges purchase from Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Hoover
Progress
Bngeists
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs
Thos. Goggan
Frederic O. Gamble
Melville Clark
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Houston and Navarro
Brownsville
J.D. Spreckles Jr. and Associates
Magdalena Bay
Merchants Ice and
U.S. Army
Muigt Maoter OF
THE
Bexar Drug Co
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Hull
Peter Hull
College Heights
Blanco County
Riebe Undertaking Company
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
Hao
Lungheon
Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Lone Star State
Girard Milton
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Troy
N.Y
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