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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1911

Page

4

Professor Drowned: Georgetown Professor Francis Goldbach Dies

The body of Francis Goldbach a Georgetown University professor of Latin Greek and English classics was recovered after his canoe capsized on the Potomac River. Norfolk reports say New Hampshire fired 12 inch guns sinking San Marcos in Tangier Sound Chesapeake Bay killing unhatched chickens and hard shell crabs, prompting farmers and crab packers on the eastern shore of Virginia and Maryland to seek safeguards against future tests.

Washington, D. C Francis Goldbach Georgetown University Potomac River Norfolk New Hampshire San Mar Inos Tangier Sound Chesapeake Bay Virginia Maryland

Senate steering committee announced with Culberson named member

The Democratic steering committee of the Senate was announced last night with Mr. Martin of Virginia as chairman. Members include Culberson of Texas Simmons of North Carolina Clark of Arkansas Bankhead of Alabama Fletcher of Florida William of Mississippi Kern of Indiana and Hitchcock of Nebraska.

Culberson Washington, D. C Senate Mr. Martin Virginia Messrs. Culberson Texas Simmons North Carolina Clark Arkansas Bankhead Alabama Fletcher Florida William Mississippi Kern Indiana Hitchcock

One Dead in Auto Accident Near Ames Oklahoma

Four Ames residents were aboard an automobile that ran off a bridge near here. John May ers was killed Walter Fisher was fatally injured Thomas Cotter and Joseph Mann were badly cut and bruised authorities said.

EMD Okla John Mayers Walter Fisher Thomas Cotter Joseph Mann Here Ames

Madero Receives Peace Overtures Amid Mexican Insurrection

Peace proposals were presented to Francisco I. Madero, leader of the Mexican insurrection, by envoys west of Bus Tilies. The outcome was uncertain as he considers the offers, with a decision expected within days.

Madero Bustilles Mex Laredo Francisco I. Madero

Belasco’s Father Dead In San Francisco

Abraham Belasco father of David and Fred Belasco of theatrical fame died at 80 in San Francisco at his daughter Mrs L N Mayer home He was born in London and came to California 56 years ago Seven sons and two daughters survive and interment will be in San Francisco.

Belasco San Francisco Cal Abraham Belasco David Fred Belasco L. N. Mayer London California

Vice in Pittsburg Allegations Reach Senate Hearing

A. Leo Weil, president of the Pittsburg Voters league, testified before a state senate committee accusing city officials of corruption and a vice scandal in Pittsburg that prompted women and reporters to leave the room.

Pittsburg Harrisburg

Five story fall leaves LA man with hope for recovery

George P. Eagan of Los Angeles fell five stories from a San Francisco hotel, landing on his head on stone pavement. He survived and was operated on at a city hospital where doctors say he has a fair chance for recovery.

San Francisco Cal George P. Eagan Los Angeles

Dix Honors Requisition for Extradition of Charles Morse

Governor Dix approved extradition papers for Charles Morse to Dallas on a grand larceny charge over a $610 theft from a boy in a Dallas department store. Morse was under arrest in New York City.

Texas Albany N. Y Dix Dallas Charles Morse Morse New York City

Storm Rips Central Louisiana Crops and Property

A spring storm across central Louisiana brings heavy rain hail and wind damage. Covington reports shaken homes and Lake Pontchartrain area hail while New Orleans floods affect streets and local property.

Louisiana New Orleans Covington Lake Pontchartrain

Representative Murdock Seeks Leave to Print for Nonspoken Speeches

Washington April 12 Representative Murdock a militant Kansas insurgent proposes that the Congressional Record show in plain black faced type that certain speeches were not actually spoken but merely printed under a leave to print designation. The move targets the long standing practice of publishing speeches never delivered in the House.

Washington Murdock Kansas Congress

Assmann Will Try to Lift Lahm Cup

Lieutenant H E Honeywell and J W Tolland from St Louis descended south of Little Rock after failing to gain the Lahm cup on a long distance balloon flight from San Antonio. Assmann, who previously ascended from San Antonio, plans a second attempt with a new balloon after Honeywell’s failure.

Honeywell St. Louisan Associated Press Little Rock Ark J. W. Tolland St. Louis San Antonio Hot Springs West Mountain Assmann William F. Assmann Missouri

Rexall Mucu-Tone Promises Money-Back Catarrh Relief

A Rexall offer touts Mucu-Tone as a physician crafted remedy for catarrh with a personal money-back guarantee. The ad cites rapid absorption, mucous tract cleansing, parasite removal, and general health boosts, claiming weight gain and renewed vitality from regular use. It invites readers to start treatment today at Hicks Building Rexall Store in Ea Antoni.

Ea Antoni Rexall

Aked Affirms Ties With Rockefeller Before San Francisco Move

The Rev. Chas F Aked in New York says his relations with the Rockefellers remain cordial and deepened by affection as he departs for a San Francisco pastorate. He praises John D Rockefeller and plans to travel west in President Lovett's private car on Union Pacific rails.

Associated Press New York Chas. F. Aked San Francisco Rockefellers Rockefeller Aked President Lovett Union Pacific Railroad

Change in Food Improves Health of Busy Executive

A businessman describes lingering after meals and heaviness from over eating. He investigates his condition and adopts Grape-Nuts as a solution, reporting no more post meal discomfort, easier digestion, restored weight, and renewed business vigor. The letter, attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, promotes The Road to Wellville and “There’s a Reason.”

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Battle of Flowers Carnival Opens With Low Rail Rates

The 1911 San Antonio carnival program outlines first day parades shows and electric and band performances across plazas. Special railroad rates from 90 miles and over 90 miles noted with sale April 16 to 21 and return limits through April 23. Parade route change discussed by carnival directors.

Battle of Flowers Texas San Antonio Alamo Main Plaza Danville Military Plaza Haymarket Square Grand Opera House Automobile Association of San Antonio Civic and Trades Beethoven Hall Duches and Duchesses San Jacinto Alamo Plaza Colquitt Carnival Chamber of Commerce Commerce Street Atlee B. Ayres John B., Carrington Charles Graebner W. M. Morgan Albert Arstein Tom Brown Emil Frank Gustave Heye J. R. Sprague O. O. Woodman Fred Hummert F. A. Chapa Tom M. Morgan J. F. Fentiman

Immigrants Arrive from Britain for Canadian Northwest Settlements

St John New Brunswick reports 2500 settlers from England and Scotland arrived bound for the Canadian Northwest. total British Isles arrivals now 7500 in the Maritime provinces in under three days. among the newcomers are thirty Scottish women to be married on reaching the west.

Canada ST. John N. B England Scotland Canadian Northwest British Isles Meritime West

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