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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1912

Page

2

Tel-Electric piano roams homes shaping untrained music

The Tel-Electric, 18 inches long, built into a piano, plays automatically by battery or house power. It delivers the composer’s interpretation or user control, enabling anyone to play without practice. It promises easy, tireless music from any room, a revolution in domestic entertainment.

Hagelstein & Dickinson Los Angeles Heights Alamo Furniture Company Main Avenue Flores Street Ceu Dalkowitz Dolly

Mysterious Miss Dolly Dimples Profile Highlights

A box feature provides traits of Miss Dolly Dimples including hair color light brown complexion medium dark body measurements 125 pounds age 24 and an alert active demeanor The notes list a 5 1 2 inch glove No 4 shoe and very white even teeth with an oval face prior to any further identification tips.

Miss Dolly Miss Dolly Dimples Dolly Dimples Dolly San Antonio

Dolly Answers Queries From A Contest Letter

Ex Ranger apologizes for lack of success and urges retry. An ambitious sleuth between 12 and 14 is told not to overreact as the object of the contest is for others to search. Susanna expresses thanks and intent to try. Louise L recalls enjoyment of a letter and wishes happiness. Z. X. notes rules backing D. W. and disagrees with the reader.

Dolly Susanna Louise L Z. X D. W

Good Friday Observances in San Antonio at St Marys

Catholics in San Antonio observed Good Friday with a prolonged service at St Marys church from noon to 8 pm. Father Haas delivered the sermon as officials in full state attire oversaw the crowded and standing congregation in the historic rite marking Christ's crucifixion.

San Antonio St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Father Haas

Egg Hunt at Poor Farm Promoted by Superintendent Couple

An old-fashioned Easter egg hunt will be held Sunday for county poor farm inmates. Superintendent and Mrs. Joe Chadwick organized the event and bought many kinds of Easter eggs to hide. The treat is provided entirely through their generosity.

Poor Farm Joe Chadwick Chadwick

Fort Frances Sees New Iron Range Discovery

Fort Frances and the counties directly north hear of a new iron range extending 75 miles with a width of two miles. Mine experts flock to the district amid the excitement.

Associated Press Fort Frances, Ont Fort Frances

Street Dispute Ends in Killing by City Marshal

Lake Providence La April 6 John McGuire was shot and killed by City Marshal William Cobb after a quarrel over closing a street to the levee near McGuire's stables. Mrs Cobb and her three daughters witnessed the tragedy. Cobb surrendered.

Pituass Lake Providence John McGuire William Cobb McGuire Cobb

Perry Roush and Alma Bouldin wed in Yoakum home

Perry Roush and Alma Bouldin were married at the bride’s sister’s home in Yoakum on Wednesday evening officiated by Rev. J. F. Webb pastor of the Methodist church. They will reside in Yoakum.

Yoakum Tex Perry Roush Alma Bouldin J. F. Webb

Ballinger Murder Trial Progresses With Dramatic Testimony

In Ballinger Texas the George Brown murder case unfolds with sensational testimony as he describes his wife's killing by an iron cudgel on the porch. He claims a burglar did it and explains running inside. The defendant testified three and a half hours and the trial is not expected to reach the jury until midweek.

Dolly Dimples Dalkowitz Bros Cadillac Associated Press

Twelve Men Sought for San Antonio Guard Company

The San Antonio Texas National Guard company under Captain Dudley K. Lansing needs twelve more enlistments to qualify for July maneuvers in Alexandria Louisiana. Mustering must occur within two weeks to secure an encampment appropriation, with 46 already enlisted. Drills meet Mondays at 8 PM in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.

San Antonio Texas National Guard Dudley K. Lansing Alexandria Henry Hutchings Lansing Chamber of Commerce Crockett Street

Robbery by Assault Charge After Hack Ride

Manuel Hernandez says Julian Lopez assaulted him during a hack ride near South Medina and San Fernando streets and robbed him of 175 dollars. Lopez is charged with robbery by assault in Justice Umscheid's court after detectives arrested him. Hernandez fled bruised and will be moved to county authorities.

Manuel Hernandez Laredo Medina San Fernando Justice Umscheid Julian Lopez Lopez Hernandez

Ricaby Receives Southern Interest For Campaign Work

8 B Ricaby directed a campaign that raised 75000 dollars for the Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce budget and has earned offers to work in five cities. Two offers come from Texas, two from the south, and one from the Pacific coast. He is nearly finished in San Antonio and plans to leave Tuesday. He has not chosen which offer to accept.

Ricaby 8. B. Ricaby Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce Texas Pacific Coast San Antonio

Norris loses bid for change of venue in Norris case

In Fort Worth on April 6 the judge overruled the defense motion for a venue change after a week of arguments and testimony. The state announced readiness for trial while the defense sought time for consultation.

Norris Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Dr. J. Frank Norris

Endurance Run Trophy Awarded to Touring Car Driver

Gold medal will be presented to the driver achieving the highest score on The Light endurance run organized by the United States Tire Company.

United States Tire Company

City Humane Society Fends Off Bulldog Pit Fight Plans

San Antonio Humane Society agent George L. McCauley halted a planned bull dog fight after threats of prosecution. The report to the society noted 70 calls in a month, with 27 animals involved, seven horses ordered out, eleven animals relieved by advice, and six animals killed to relieve suffering.

George L. McCauley San Antonio Humane Society

Realty Men 10 Hold Meeting Here April 20

Texas Realty Association legislative committee chairman R A Richey calls a meeting in this city on April 20 to discuss real estate bills for the next session. Directors will also set details for the state convention to be held in Houston. The association is the largest of its kind in the United States.

Legislative Committee R. A. Richey Legislative Committee of the Texas Realty Association Houston United States

Will Ask Rehearing in Galveston Houston Diff case

Galveston Texas April 6 no copy of the Supreme Court opinion in the Galveston Houston differential case has been received here but a motion for a rehearing before the high court will be prepared.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Supreme Court Galveston-Houston

Port Lavaca Girl Ava Blardone Died After Long Illness

Miss Ava Blardone aged 6, daughter of Mrs. B. C. Blardone of Port Lavaca Texas, died last night at 914 Avenue B after a long illness. She moved here five months ago seeking better health. Survived by her mother and four siblings all of Port Lavaca. Remains will be taken tonight to Port Lavaca by Sloan & Hagy Undertaking for burial tomorrow afternoon.

Blardone Ava Blardone B. C. Blardone Port Lavaca Tex Avenue B Miss Blardone Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company

Visit to government experimental farm by Chamber officials

J F Carter Jr general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Ray M Mackey secretary of the real estate division plan a Tuesday morning trip to the government experimental farm six miles south of the city. They will be joined by D E Colp of the Highway league to learn farm work and costs and discuss a forthcoming booklet on crops and production costs.

J. F. Carter Jr Chamber of Commerce Ray M. Mackey Government Experimental Farm D. E. Colp Highway League

Evangelist Dr George R Stewart Arrives for San Antonio Revival

Dr George R Stewart, famed evangelist, arrived in San Antonio this morning and will begin revival services at Travis Park Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 oclock. Tonight at 7 30 he attends a banquet at the St Anthony hotel hosted by the congregation. Attending clergy include Bishop James B Key of Sherman and Rev S H C Burgin, presiding elder of the district.

George R. Stewart San Antonio Travis Park Methodist Church Stewart St. Anthony Hotel James 8. Key of Sherman S. H. C. Burgin

Resignation of Wong Hing as War Minister in China

Dispatches from Nanking report Wong Hing resigns as minister of war under the provisional government and is named special adviser to the government by Yuan Shi-kai. The Chinese financial situation grows tighter with Canton banning silver exports.

China Associated Press San Francisco Nanking Wong Hing Wong Yuan Shi- Kai Canton

Owner threatens mandamus over burial permit for dog

In Monroe Louisiana on April 6 Mrs H M Elder demands a burial permit for her dog after a city official refused the permit. Elder vows to sue to compel the action and says she will spend up to 500 dollars for a coffin and burial if needed.

Associated Press Monroe H. M. Elder

Veteran telegrapher Courtland Cunningham dies in Brooklyn

Courtland M Cunningham one of Western Union's oldest telegraphers died in Brooklyn yesterday from heart disease. He was a veteran of the Civil War and served in the Union Army signal corps.

the. Asated Press New York Courtland M.cunningham Western Union Telegraph Company Brooklyn Cunningham Signal Corps Union Army

Mexico's De la Barra Arrives in Vera Cruz Welcome

Francisco L. de la Barra arrived on the Fuerst Bismarck at Vera Cruz harbor amid a flotilla of small craft and a worker clubs chorus. He declined to discuss politics, saying he had been out of touch since leaving Europe and would rest at a local hotel.

Diate Francisco L. de la Barra Vera Crag Mr. de la Barra Mexico Europe

Mexican official rejects opposition to constitutional principles

In Havana Senor de la Barra said he would not accept any post opposing the constitution. He stated he is not affiliated with the Catholic party and wishes to work with countrymen for peace and order, amid reports of Gen. Pascual Uorozco's presidential proposal.

Havana Senor de la Barra Pascual Uorozco Catholic Party

Soto Ordered to Capital

Jose de la Llug Soto, a captured revolutionary general, and three minor officers, prisoners from the engagement with General Villa near Parral, were ordered removed to the capital.

Mrs Wilson Arrives in Texas Amid Refugee Caravan

Laredo Texas reports two hundred Mexican refugees crossed into the United States today. Among them is Mrs Henry Lane Wilson wife of the American ambassador en route to Ithaca New York to visit her ailing son.

American Citizen Held as Spy in Mexico

C A Heberle American consulting engineer for Pendet Mining at Mapimi was arrested by General Orozco and jailed. Orozco investigates possible allegiance to the Madero government. Heberle notified Consul Latcher at Chihuahua of his condition.

Associated Press Jimenez Mex C. A. Heberle Pendet Mining Company Mapiml

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