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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1911

Page

4

People's Party Address Attacks Opponents on City Debt and Franchises

The People's Party claims Mayor Callaghan's administration reduced the bonded debt by 9100 000 and paid off a 160 000 floating debt while cutting taxes and maintaining bondable city finances. It accuses opponents of vague policies and questions water contracts, campaign funding, and who backs the opposition, pledging ongoing press discussion of public questions.

Bryan Callaghan People’s Party Callaghan Commission Franchise

Prima Donna D'Acuna To Sing At Easter Cantata

Virginia Colombati D Acuna opera star of the Metropolitan in New York will perform tonight at Central Christian church in The Easter Message cantata. Other principals include Miss Applewhite Mrs J H Ragsdale Mrs Cottrey Professor Daggett Alfred B Williams and Charles Hackenbos. Services begin at 8 o clock.

Virginia Colombati D’acuna Metropolitan Opera House New York Central Christian Church Madame D’acuna Miss Applewhite J. H. Ragsdale Cottrey Daggett Alfred B. Williams Charles Hackenbos

Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples

Alfred E. Brown weds Addie Elma Bess Encarnacion Flores weds Poinciana Wranco Luther T. Ellsworth weds Sidney E g

Alfred E. Brown Addie Elma Bess Encarnacion Flores Poinciana Wranco Luther T. Ellsworth Sidney E. G

Labor Union Candidates Questionnaires Return

Sid Murray secretary of the city labor unions patent committee reports all candidates have answered questions about political issues for the May 9 campaign. The committee plans a forenoon meeting tomorrow to decide which candidates to support based on those replies. Murray will not release individual responses.

Sid Murray Patent Committee Campagn Murray

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney and Bladder Relief

Foley Kidney Pills are described as concentrated and antiseptic with proven therapeutic value for kidney and bladder ailments. They are advertised as a tonic and restorative and urge customers to refuse substitutes, as stated by Bexar Drug Co.

Foley Kidney Bexar Drug Co

Minister Investigated in Western Texas Presbytery

A minister faced charges at the Western Texas presbytery over unmet obligations and church regulations. Testimony will be heard Monday with the judicial committee guiding action and possible appeal to the general assembly if found guilty.

Western Texas First Presbyterian Church Presbytery General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States Judicial Committee J. L. Green M. Glasgow M. W. Doggett John Ruckam A. M. Millican Sabbath Observance Committee Home Mission Home Missions Evangelical Kerrville J. D. McLean Files Valley Willis Smith New Mexico Herbert Springall J. W. Skinner

Consul Ellsworth Weds Miss Sydney King in San Antonio

Consul Ellsworth Luther T. Ellsworth, American consul at C. P. Diaz Mexico, marries Miss Sydney Ethel King in San Antonio. The bride, daughter of Rev. Arthur King, has lived in C. P. Diaz and San Antonio while Ellsworth has served U S government work across Latin America. He has represented the United States during revolutions and later assignments in Mexico and Central America.

Luther T. Ellsworth C. P. Diaz Mex Sidney Ethel King San Antonio Co. P Ellsworth United States Department of Justice South Central America Panama Republic Siesegenin An Mex C. P. Jaz

Attractive Art Pottery Display in Commerce Street Windows

Newton Weller Wagner Co shows an extensive pottery exhibit featuring porcelain vases bric a brac and sets from Austria Italy France China and Japan. Notable pieces include two large Mettlach steins a Morimura Morimura Bros Havilands of Japan blue gold encrusted china and Violets hand painted plates with 18 karat gold.

Newton, Weller & Wagner CO Austria Italy France China Japan Morimura Bros Havilands Aes

Readable issues abound in town and beyond

The notice touts a wide selection of latest issues from town and farther reaches, inviting readers to buy periodicals at Rosenthal's and nearby shops. It emphasizes a broad assortment across publications and locations.

Rosenthal’s Reer

Modern Miracle Water Cure Promoted In San Antonio

Vito Nuevo Mineral Water is advertised as a cure for diverse ailments from rheumatism to Brights disease. The notice lists several named local patients and claims weight gain, reduced albumin, and improved mobility, urging readers to seek treatment through the advertiser’s office at 115 Avenue C.

Andy Battle San Antonio Vito Nuevo Kelly Burris Fountain Street Lowery McCoy Austin Memphis Tenn Eerenee Gate Merce Stree Delia Bowers Garden Avenue Bright Bennett Chestnut Street Avenue C

Chicago Club to Meet in San Antonio

The Chicago club of San Antonio will hold a meeting next Monday night at the Gunter hotel. Secretary Joe F. Ryan, elected last year, calls the meeting to arrange entertainment for the Chicago delegation arriving in San Antonio next week.

Chicago Chicago Club San Antonio Gunter Hotel Joe F. Ryan Last Ear

Asthma Cure Claim Appears In Junk Mail Appeal

An unsolicited letter from Dr Rath of Adams New York promises a free trial asthma remedy that supposedly cures asthma and related spasm attacks. It urges readers to send name and address to receive the remedy and vows no charge, portraying a dramatic personal recovery.

Y * Rath Adams New York Seads

Banker’s Mother Proves Loyal to Local Prosperity

Colonel Green defends his mother as a prudent financier who reinvests profits in the localities that fund her loans. He cites Toledo station gains boosting property values and notes she charges rarely above six percent, earning broad support in panic times.

Colonel Green United States Boston New York Toledo Manhattan

Patriotism and investment views clash in a high society quarrel

The speaker condemns William Waldorf Astor and praises a foreign-born woman’s patriotism. She would not invest in a foreign enterprise despite guaranteed profits, and her staunch nationalism has cost her money, yet she shows no regrets over those losses.

Alty William Waldorf Astor

Divorces Sought in Thirty-seventh District Court

Two divorce suits filed yesterday in the Thirty-seventh district court name Silas Moshay versus Anna Moshay and Alyce L. Farrell versus Frank B. Farrell. The bride comments on his loud tone and the groom compares it to a lodge initiation as the cases move forward in court.

Silas Moshay Anna Moshay Alyce L. Farrell Frank B. Farrell

Pyramid Pile Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a miracle treatment for piles claiming instant relief from pain itching and bleeding. It offers free mail order and urges readers to request a free will packet and to visit local drug stores to buy a package at five cents.

Marshall Mich Ees

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