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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1911
Page
7
The notice promotes a voting contest offering 3 votes for one and a chance to win a car or one of 150 prizes. It instructs readers to visit a theater for details and states April 29 as the entry deadline. It also announces weekly publishing of contestant names in the Light with standings order.
Voters are urged to mark ballots with an X after the candidate name as a sign of intent to run for at large office. The notice clarifies ballot marking rules and eligibility expectations for prospective candidates.
King Alfonso arrived in Bordeaux to consult Prof Moore who reportedly removed a nasal polyp. The king and the surgeon spoke for two hours and he later rode in an automobile through the surrounding area.
Honolulu health authorities report four new cholera cases since the recrudescence of the disease. Officials warn residents to maintain hygiene and seek care if symptoms appear.
In sight of many pedestrians Jas Harris a jeweler was shot and killed late yesterday in the street near his shop in New York City. The shooting occurred in broad daylight drawing a crowd and police began inquiries into the motive and suspect list. Harris was well known in the local business community and his death shocks the neighborhood.
An alleged assailant described as a negro named Geo. Davis confessed to the police that the jeweler and another man insulted him. Davis was locked up charged with murder as the investigation continued. Scrofula is eradicated and all kindred diseases are cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Governor Willson declined to pardon William Crawford who escaped from Lauren County jail in 1888 while awaiting murder trial. Relatives claim self defense and an upright life since leaving the state. Crawford must return to Kentucky to stand trial. if innocent, he would be freed.
A 36 member delegation from the Chicago Association of Commerce travels by special train to San Antonio arriving Friday at 2 pm. They will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the International Club with a banquet at the St Anthony hotel and a Mexican supper on West Commerce street as part of a fact finding mission to adopt southern business methods for Chicago.
The cancelling machine at the San Antonio postoffice handled 356,026 letters and post cards for the week ending April 16, up 126,800 from 1910. From January 1 to April 16, first class mail through the machine rose by 433,045 pieces. Hand cancelled letters and bulky items, about 3000 daily, except Sundays when roughly 1000 are processed.
J C Barr of the Southern Pacific Railway turned his car sharply on Avenue C to avoid a trolley car yesterday afternoon. The vehicle struck a tree, throwing Barr against the steering wheel. A young woman in the car escaped injury. Barr was taken to a nearby house for first aid and then to his home. his condition today was slightly improved.
The advertisement invites parade-goers to Rosenthal's at 514 1/2 East Houston for cooling drinks and a comfortable parlor. It promises pleasant service and thoroughly good drinks to refresh the tired and thirsty crowd.
The eleventh annual convention of the Texas Osteopathic association will be held in this city April 21 and 22. Headquarters are at the St. Anthony Hotel and all sessions occur in the ballroom with an expected attendance of 100. Mayor Callaghan will open the meeting, Rabbi Marks gives the invocation, and Dr. John T. Elder of San Antonio delivers the annual address. Scientific papers and clinics include Dr. Farr on Albuminuma From the Osteopathic Viewpoint and a clinic by Dr. George A. Still from Kirksville Mo, with a message from Dr. A T Still.
Local launders caution against missing buttons on shirts and invite customers to test care at City Laundry. The note emphasizes service quality and urges patrons to bring in garments for inspection and reattachment.
Palestine Tex April 18 H P McMillan appointed auditor for the state railways by Superintendent Crane in a brief AP dispatch announcing the new appointment and location.
Houston April 18 engineers and the International and Great Northern Railway reached an agreement. A new year contract has been signed after adjustments to differences between the parties.
In El Campo Texas April 18 the young daughter of Arthur McIlroy was bitten by a rabid dog and transported to Austin for pasteur treatment.
Daughters of the Republic arriving in Huntsville Texas for the state convention opening tomorrow after their arrival today.
HOUSTON April 18. Court convened to hear that one juror had been secured in the trial of former State Ranger Henry L Ransom accused of the murder of Judge James B Brockman.
A morning blaze at 3 o clock in Corsicana steam bakery area destroyed two brick buildings owned by the Corsicana Improvement company and heavily damaged the Daily Sun building. O N Witt Ashmore Brothers paint store and military company armories suffered losses with several roomers affected. Total loss not yet estimated.
Mineral Wells Texas April 18 Chicago business men touring parts of the state set out at 6 30 this morning and continued to nearly 10 o clock in the evening visiting points of interest and meeting local business leaders during a multipart itinerary.
The article explains freshness declines for flowers kept in living spaces and fats exposed to air. It contrasts ordinary fats with Cottolene, which is packed in sealed air tight pails and remains absolutely fresh.
The article notes visitors sampling various mineral waters and singing Auld Lang Syne to their hosts, capturing a festive social scene.
DENISON Tex April 18 I R Fisher post office inspector for the Austin division received a Washington notice of his appointment to assistant superintendent of the department of registered mails with headquarters at Austin He has been inspector here since 1890.
Mrs M E Henderson of Taylor Texas sold a tract of 80 acres off her farm near Taylor to Fritz Haviland for 12000 dollars at 150 dollars per acre. The land lies five miles from town.
Taylor Texas April 18 Carley Fridge sells the Hutto Enterprise to A C Price of Rogers.
Warren Co. Whitney president of A. B. Chase Piano Co. of Ohio and a major Mississippi cotton planter plans a week at the Menger Hotel.
The entry notes the firm Behles and Boelhauwe, architects, located at 228 West Commerce Street. It presents a concise professional address without additional context.
Real estate dealers from across Texas plan to organize the Texas State Realty Association in San Antonio this Saturday at 10 am at 229 East Houston Street. Wyckliffe A. Hill from the Texas Realty Journal forecasts about fifty from Houston. Temple will send a large delegation and others from many towns will attend. The event includes a city tour by automobile, dinner at Hot Wells at 1 30, and visits to Exposition Park. Evening entertainment is not planned due to carnival crowds.
A Frivolous Girl appears in a dialogue involving A Collmann, a plumber, with quoted lines about a professor praising intellect and a witty remark about highbrow gab. The exchange centers on perception and humor in a social scene.
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