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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1911

Page

9

Trial on Charter Election Contest Before Judge Seeligson

The contest of the commission charter election proceeds before Judge Arthur W. Seeligson with no jury. Witnesses Thad W. Smith and Andres Coy Jr. testify on alleged illegal voting while arguments on amended pleadings delay full trial until after carnival. The court rules on ballot boxes and witnesses, noting opposition figures like Mayor Callaghan and attorney Aubrey clash over production and relevance.

Arthur W. Seeligson Bryan Callaghan Thad W. Smith Andres Coy Jr Compee William Aubrey E. J. Altgelt A. W. Houston Callaghan Houston Aubrey Ready Dobbs Mr. Houston Mr. Aubrey Ness Aubrey Here

King Drug Company Wins Two In Baseball Split

The King Drug team swept a doubleheader beating Conover 13 to 11 in the morning and the Phillies 12 to 5 in the afternoon. Meyers earned win in the morning with 13 strikeouts while Leitner and Mergle homered. Stegie fanned 15 in the nightcap with a three bagger.

King Drug Company Conover Phillies Meyers Leitner Mergle Stegie Conovers Coleman Colebrook Gunn Stegle Graves Dreiss Schuchardat

Turner Bowling League Forms Six Teams

Turner Bowl ing section members met at Turner bowling alleys and voted to form six teams from about seventy names. Captains elected were R. Menger, A. Haubold, Doc Mays, L. Guetzelt, A. Phillips, and C. Heberer. President Waters will arrange a captains meeting to pick rosters.

Turner R. Menger A. Haubold Doc Mays L. Guetzelt A. Phillips C. Heberer Waters

St Joseph Bowling League Set to Bowl First-Place Showdown

The St Joseph bowling league resumes second series action Wednesday at St Joseph alleys with undecided first place on the line Kraus faces Nehgebauer in a key match that could decide the standings.

St. Joseph Kraus Nehgebauer

Tenpin Tourney Resumes Schedule at Century Alleys

The tournament resumes this week with all games bowled at Century alleys after matches scheduled at Emerson alleys were moved to Century.

Century Emerson

When we clean clothes they stay cleaned New York Star

A brief item notes a cleaning service claim about fabrics staying clean after professional treatment and hints at local newspaper language from the New York Star. The readable text centers on laundry efficacy and service quality in a compact blurb.

New York Star Dwa Eee

Amusements open with a splash in San Antonio

The new park sites Scheuermeyer garden and Electric park opened amid steady crowds. Royal and Star venues logged strong business as shoppers and moviegoers explored the week’s offerings including vaudeville at Grand and the films Reddy's Redemption and The Life of John Miller at the Crows.

San Antonio Scheuermeyer Royal Star Reddy John Miller Don The

Ellisses Royal bill tops season with mind reading act

The Ellisses at the Royal deliver the best act of the season with quick accurate mind reading. Hayes and the Clancey Twins charm audiences with a rapid fire routine and lively singing and dancing. Harry Lake shines in a street faker study while Hyde and Raymond perform His Best Pal in a clever skit. Overall the Royal bill satisfies the four big houses.

Ellisses the Royal Hayes Clancey Twins Harry Lake Hyde Raymond

Don Carlos' Dog and Monkey Hotel at The Star

The Star presents Don Carlos' Dog and Monkey Hotel a returning act featuring simians and canines in a staged drama no humans appear on stage. A baby ape added recently draws attention as the mother displays the newborn to the audience while the young primate plays nearby.

Don Carlos

Exposition Park Opens with Busy First Day

Exposition park opened yesterday with fair attendance despite the weather. The giant dip coaster tub ride and dancing hall were popular and other new concessions are near completion and will begin soon. Music drew a large crowd.

Exposition Park

Opening bill draws large vaudeville crowds in San Antonio

The opening bill of the summer season drew large audiences at two performances last night. Majestic circuit booking is praised as top vaudeville and Electric Park earns credit for securing leading acts for San Antonians. Torreys impressed with cycling stunts Tanks and Montgomery entertained with humor and dance. Dancing Smacks showcased original footwork. The Third Degree debuts as a new act.

Majestic Electric Park San Antonians Torreys Tanks Montgomery

Grace Van Studdiford in The Paradise of Mahomet at Grand Opera House

Grace Van Studdiford returns to the Grand opera house on Friday and Saturday April 21 and 22 in the comic opera bouffe The Paradise of Mahomet produced by Daniel V. Arthur. The New York Herald Squire hit show features music by Robert Planquette and adapted libretto by Harry B. Smith and Robert B. Smith. The tale follows a prince in Constantinople who schemes to win a widow with the aid of a gypsy girl while a scheming English broker pursues her dowry.

Grace van Studdiford Grand Opera House Bouffe Mahomet Daniel V. Arthur Herald Squire Theater New York City Harry B Robert B. Smith Henri Blondeau Robert Planquette van Studdiford Orient Constantinople Paradise

Crown Theater Live Up To Motto As Today Presents

Crown Theater continues its quality image under the motto the Picture Shop of Quality. Today they present a new program showcasing current film selections and upcoming features.

Crown Theater Picture Shop of Quality

Easter Services in Lockhart Churches Cover Sunday

Easter in Lockhart began gloomy with a damp norther and drizzle but churches later saw sun. The Episcopal service followed the usual Easter rites and the Christian church offered a special program titled An Easter Heart.

Lockhart Tex Episcopal

School Trustee Ticket Filed for Lockhart May Election

With the May 8 school trustees election near, Geo. W. Baker seeks re election and P H Tylander seeks re election along with new candidates J J Jolley and S W Smith. Other current members may announce bids.

Lockhart Tex Friends of Geo. W. Baker P. H. Tylander J. J. Jolley S. W. Smith

Flatonia Delegates Head to Hermann Grand Lodge

Frank Patzelt and Henry Winnemeyer left Sunday for San Antonio as delegates to the grand lodge Sons of Hermann to be held there this week. Theodore H. Walters organizer of the anti prohibition party was here Sunday and went to San Antonio today. An Easter egg hunt was enjoyed by many children yesterday in a pasture near Flatonia.

Flatonia Tex Frank Patzelt Henry Winnemeyer San Antonio Grand Lodge Sons of Hermann Theodore H. Walters

American Association Scores At Louisville and Nearby Cities

In Louisville the score was Louisville 2 Milwaukee 4. At Lee Columbus 5 Minnesota 8. Indianapolis hosted Kansas City 3 versus Indianapolis 6. Toledo hosted St Paul 10 versus Toledo 8.

Louisville Milwaukee Lee Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St. Paul

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