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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1911

Page

3

Sulzer Denies Japan Tie to Texas Troop Move

William Sulzer of New York, head of the House foreign affairs committee, rejects the rumor of Japanese involvement in the Texas troop deployment. He urges full publicity of the denial and says Americans must unite on foreign policy. The piece notes Wilson's Mexico City dispatch and Taft's cautious authorization to keep troops near Mexico for quick action if needed.

Washington, D. C Japan Texas William Sulzer New York House Committee On Foreign Affairs Junta San Antonio Sulzer Committee On Foreign Affairs Mr. Sulzer Wilson Mexico City Pekin Taft Wood Mexico Congress

Blow to Bailey Doctrine in Democratic Caucus Endorsement

The Democratic caucus endorsed a bill for free raw materials, drawing sharp contrast with Senator Bailey's doctrine. Texas Democrats, excited by the move, expect passage in the House but fear its fate in the Senate.

Washington, D. C Texas Henry Committee On Rules Bailey Senate

Debate on Reciprocity Declares House Attention

Washington April 17 debate on the Canadian reciprocity agreement continued to hold the house. Representative Dalzell of Pennsylvania led the opposition with the minority report of the Ways and Means Committee awaiting submission. Senate activity was light with adjournment anticipated until Thursday.

Associated Press Washington House of Representatives Dalzell Pennsylvania Ways and Means Committee House Senate

Slapping Case In Police Court Redefined

Judge Buckley rules that a blow on a wagon rider counts as assault and battery not just a slap. Robert Kennedy, charged after striking Ned Coe during a dispute over wagon stand on East Commerce Street, faced a $10 police blotter penalty. The testimony described a forceful hit that knocked Coe off the wagon and dislocated his shoulder blade.

Buckley Robert Kennedy Ned Coe South East Commerce Street Coe Kennedy Jedge Uncle Coe

Grove's Tonic: Malaria remedy and appetite loss relief

Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic advertised as a malaria remedy and system builder for both adults and children. The price is listed as 60 cents.

City News Ladies' Auxiliary Easter Hall Event

The T N Ladies' auxiliary hosts an Easter hall program at Eagle hall on April 20, 1911 featuring Artzt music.

T. N. Ladies’ Auxiliary Eagle Hall

Regular meeting notices for Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen circle

Regular meeting of Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen circle Tuesday afternoon at 3 pm. Special joint meeting of all groves Wednesday afternoon at 8 pm. All members urged to attend. Ray Toomey. B Rees, Clerk.

Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle All Groves Ray Toomey B. Rees

Doctor Chas K Garring Advertises Office

Osteopathic physician Dr Chas K Garring lists office at 204 Gunter Building with old telephone number 8439 for patient appointments and inquiries.

J. Harvey Moore State Institution For the Blind American Medical College At St. Louis Gunter Office Building Houston and St. Mary's Streets Chas. K. Garring Gunter Building

Garden Stables Advertises Livery and Hacks

Garden Stables offers hacks cabs and high class livery services with contact by phone 212.

Geise Cafe Opens on East Houston Street Near Alamo Plaza

Otto Geise formerly of Scholz restaurant announces the Geise Cafe at 518 East Houston Street near Alamo Plaza. The new spot offers clean, up-to-date surroundings and excellent service, with appreciation for patrons' support.

Otto Geise Scholz Restaurant Geise East Houston Street Alamo Plaza

Pr Fairfield Dentist Moves to Gibbs Building

Dentist Pr Fairfield relocates to the Gibbs building and continues practice. Old phone listed as 1268.

Pr. Fairfield Gibbs

Auto Tire Protector Ad Promises Chain-Free Winter

Demonstration prompts use of 20th Century Tire Protector to avoid chains. Advertisement lists phone 1580 and location 312 Gibbs Building for Auto Tire Protector Co.

Auto Tire Protector Co Gibbs

Powers Injured While Riding Near Avenue A

A. D. Powers was thrown from a horse a few blocks from his home on Avenue A yesterday afternoon. He lay semi conscious for moments before recovering enough to return home. Doctors expect a speedy recovery.

A. PD

Adams 120 Losoya Adopts New Phone Number

Signs or cards this way for Adams at 120 Losoya with a new phone listed as 848. The notice directs readers to contact for services or purchases.

Adams Losoya

Royal Achates Ball Set At Turner Hall

Attend the Royal Achates ball at Turner Hall Tuesday evening April 18 with admission of 25 cents.

Turner Hall

Reckless Driving Charge Against Joe Massey Alleged

Police court records show Joe Massey faces a recklessly operating an automobile charge filed by Policeman Martin. The alleged traffic violation occurred on April 15 at Alamo Plaza. The case was postponed to tomorrow's corporation court hearing.

Joe Massey Martin Alamo Plaza Corporation Court

Olive Grove W C Members Meet in Joint Session

Attention W C Members of Olive grove will meet in joint session with other groves Wednesday April 19 3 p m at W O W hall. Program and refreshments.

W. C Olive Grove W. O. W. Hall

Border Violations Sparse in Judge Burns Hearing

Judge Waller S. Burns of the United States district court heard a border case with few violations noted. The proceedings focused on compliance and potential remedies, with no major breaches presented and the judge addressing next steps.

United States Waller S. Burns

Houston and Judge Lock McDaniels Pass Through City

Prosecution leader Judge Lock McDaniels and Houston officials went through town en route to Laredo where federal court convenes today. He says few neutrality law violations are expected in his district with only one case reported at Laredo and about six at Brownsville awaiting grand jury action.

Houston Lock McDaniels Laredo

Turner is Sentenced in Burglary Cases

John Turner alias John Hinds, a British seaman, was convicted of burglary in two cases and sentenced this morning to two terms of two years each, but the court fixed them to run cumulating so that only two years remain to be served. Hinds asked for a quick resolution and appeared at the Thirty-seventh District court for sentencing.

Turner John Turner John Hinds Hinds Thirty-seventh District Court

Goggan Breach of Contract Suit Opens in District Court

In the thirty seventh district court this morning Mike Goggan sues Thomas Goggan and Bro for breach of contract with damages sought. The case is expected to take several days to try before a jury.

Grand Jury In Session With District Attorney Back

The grand jury reassembled this morning and will be in session possibly a day or two before reporting. District Attorney I. C. Baker is with the body and has recovered fully from a recent illness that had kept him home.

I. C. Baker

The Piper at San Antonio Female College

A performance titled The Piper is presented tonight at San Antonio Female College with admission priced at 35 cents.

San Antonio Female College

Forgery Suspect George Scho Ber Arrested

George Scho ber is accused of forgery and was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Feliciano Flores. He is currently held in the county jail.

George Schober Feliciano Flores

Three Men Arrested on Vagrancy Charge

Patrick A Sullivan George Harper and John McDonald were arrested Saturday night by Sheriff Tobin and Deputy Flores. They are in the county jail on vagrancy charges.

Patrick A. Sullivan George Harper John McDonald Tobin Flores

Divorces Filed in Two District Courts This Morning

Two divorce actions were filed this morning. George Bolstetter against Annie Bolstetter in the Thirty-seventh District Court and A W Lane against Sallie Lane in the Forty fifth District Court.

George Bolstetter Annie Bolstetter Thirty-seventh A. W. Lane Sallie Lane

Hall's Texas Wonder Promises Quick Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Hall's Texas Wonder as a quick and permanent solution for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It invites testimonials and lists Dr. E W Hall at 2926 Olive St St. Louis Missouri as the author and notes druggists sell the remedy.

Hall Texas E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

We Guarantee All Work Claim by New York Star Dye Works

A short promotion from New York Star Dye Works asserts guaranteed workmanship and suggests customers verify with their cleaner on service quality. The note emphasizes confidence in cleaning results and invites inquiries.

New York

Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Vibes With Old Timey Tiredness

An advertisement copy urges readers to take Hood's Sarssaparilla when they feel tired or worn out, using a period-typical health tonic tone.

Hood

Stabbed Several Times With Dagger

Guillermo Serda, 25, lies in a city hospital after being stabbed multiple times on Matameoras street around 10 PM. Doctors say a back wound beneath the shoulder blade could prove fatal today. Police seek Cipriano Guzman, with his father and brother detained as accomplices.

Guillermo Serda Matameoras Street Cipriano Guzman Guzman Jerome Barloco Casanova Serda Matamoras Street Pecos Street Elmendorf

Virginia farmer's failed reaping with revolving hooked sickles

A Virginia farmer in 1814 tried a revolving hooked sickle method for grain, failed, repeated in 1831 and again failed, then gave up. His persistence inspired his son Cyrus H. McCormick who later perfected the reaper and achieved success.

Virginia Cyrus H. McCormick

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Troubles

A vintage ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a sixty year trusted remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea in babies claiming the syrup is harmless and available for twenty five cents a bottle with a suggestion to ask for the product by name.

Spring Opens as New York Star Dye Works Returns

The New York Star Dye Works resumes operations this spring, signaling renewed activity for the local textile industry and employment opportunities as plants reopen under new season schedules.

Defense of Woman No Excuse For Affray

Henry Fest and Juan Cervantez were arraigned in the police court on a South Camal street affray. Fest claimed he acted to defend a woman Dora Tores from attack. the judge fined both men six dollars and Fest filed notice of appeal.

Henry Fest Juan Cervantez Buckley South Camal Street Salilway Cervantez Dora Tores Fest Salliway

German suffragists press for equal address of women

The suffragists argue that a man is called Mister regardless of marriage and demand the same respectful treatment for all women of age. No distinction between married and single women should be made, addressing all as equals.

Romanoff Dynasty to Celebrate 300 Years in Russia

Rus sian czar plans a cantata and opera to mark three centuries of the Romanoff family. Poet Kologrigova tasked with writing the book for the cantata and opera, detailing the rise and deeds of the dynasty. Royal director Ipoliton Ivanoff to compose music for both works.

Russia Kologrigova Ipoliton Ivanoff Royal

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