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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
2
London The house of commons held an all night sitting and at 4 30 this morning carried the first clause of the veto bill by 143 to 78. The clause concerns the powers of the house of lords over money bills.
Special dispatches report financiers announcing the successful $50,000,000 loan to China at Pekin. They say Manchuria and Mongolia are pledged as security, signaling a unified opposition by the United States Great Britain France and Germany to Japan and Russia.
In AY FRANCE the Department of Marne reports judicial authorities aided by cavalry arrested Lecheux vice president of the Wine Growers federation on charges of inciting riots. He is imprisoned at Rheims.
The sultan's troops under Captain Bremond attacked the Chereda tribesmen on April 13, routing them. Forty were killed and eighty taken prisoner as couriers struggle to push dispatches through the lines.
Prime Minister Churchill introduces in the House of Commons an amended aliens bill. If enacted it will markedly affect the government’s stance toward those who seek British shores as political or criminal refugees. The bill outlines new restrictions for aliens arriving in Britain.
A provision outlines that individuals in Great Britain must furnish sureties for good behavior for a five year period. The rule aims to ensure compliance and monitoring during the term. It emphasizes enforcement and potential penalties for noncompliance.
President Fallieres arrived at Bizerta in the French protectorate of Tunis after a Toulon voyage aboard an imposing squadron. A naval demonstration marked his visit with fleets from Great Britain, Italy, and Spain mobilized to greet him.
New York Star Dye Works asserts a pledge to guarantee all work and invites customers to verify service standards by asking their cleaners about the guarantee. The item presents a brief, promotional note typical of a local business advertisement.
Spring brings the New York Star Dye Works into view as a local business update highlighting its seasonal presence and ongoing operations.
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas convened in Huntsville with strong attendance. President Rebecca J. Fisher of Austin chaired sessions and speakers included Cornelia Stone M D Farris Marie Urwitz J P Lee Juliette Bush and Marie Rather. A monument unveiling for Sam Houston will be held Friday with Hon. W. J. Bryan delivering the principal address.
A Virginia farm proprietor and an Ohio farmer recount quick benefits from Peruna. The Big Hill Farm owner says his appetite returned after half a bottle and his head and body felt better. The Delaware Ohio man claims five bottles cured bowel and stomach trouble and restored energy for farm work.
The Ways and Means Committee report on the farmers free list bill argues duties on meats and lumber keep prices high and benefit trusts. It claims the bill would reduce tariff revenue by about 10 million, while improving access to staples for farmers and the general public.
Erie Pennsylvania resident Mrs J P Endlich reports suffering five years from female troubles and says two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound brought a big change. She praises the product as worth its weight in gold and urges other women to try it for various gynecological ailments.
Miss Virginia Walton and Miss Dorothy Shaw were robbed of about ten dollars by a tall man six feet in height who snatched Walton’s purse as they walked home from the carnival parade. The incident occurred near Walton’s home on Quitman Street around 10:30 PM. neighbors failed to intervene before the thief fled into darkness. Walton and Shaw note the lack of street lighting and warn of the danger to women walking after dark.
In Dallas Texas on April 19 Mrs James T Ferrell 71 of Richardson died after fainting while attempting to reach a storm cellar as storm clouds gathered. Physicians cited a weak heart and fear as the cause. She was among Richardson’s oldest residents.
A note describes a visit to a McDonald art store at 322 East Houston Street where they viewed pictures to plan hair styles and home decor fit for a king and queen. The text promotes McDonald as having the best stock.
The report argues monopoly trends and profits by large corporations as timber resources rise in value. It references Taft's February 26, 1911 speech noting access to Canadian forests could lower U S consumption of domestic timber. It also argues against tariffs on salt and sewing machines and urges free salt.
ARCHER CITY Tex April 19 After a 95 hour deliberation a jury found M J Crowell guilty of second degree murder in the death of his wife Emma Crowell near Wichita Falls on November 2 1908 Five years imprisonment was imposed and a motion for a new trial was filed The case marks the third trial the first yielding fifteen years and the second a disagreement The trials were held at Henrietta and a special car carried knights to Fort Worth for a grand commandery meeting The narrative lists Gonzales members including W M Fly A Kleine J W Rainbolt J G Crockett Rev Chas H Dobbs and others.
One hundred ten delegates from Johnson County were appointed at a meeting in Cleburne to attend the Waco prohibition convention on April 21.
In Houston on April 19 the third day of the Henry L. Ransom murder trial for Judge James B. Brockman saw the jury complete and testimony begin. Court security includes an officer at the doorway and searches for guns of all entrants including counsel before entry.
Floresville observes San Jacinto day with school and business closures. A large local crowd plans to attend the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio while several picnic parties travel to Sutherland Springs.
Gonzales Texas April 19 The Waelder high school will hold commencement exercises in the school building on April 25. Graduates include DeWitt Neighbors Clara McCrorey Irma Allsup Harper W Robertson Gladys Smith Sadie Holman Stewart Joseph B Vaughan and Jane Grace Johnson Valedictory by DeWitt Neighbors Salutatory by Gladys Smith Invocation by Rev R A McCurdy Diploma presentations by O B Robertson a school board member.
Mrs. Willie Brown age 27 wife of Fred Brown died at home in San Antonio Sunday morning was brought to Stockdale for burial. She is survived by her husband two children her parents Mr and Mrs W C Burris of San Antonio a sister Mrs Frank Moffett of Stockdale and a brother Grover Burris of San Antonio.
Fannie Brown Stevenson aged 69 died Monday morning at her daughter Mrs. Joseph Polan’s home. A Mississippi native and 24 year resident, she leaves five surviving children. Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. E. Carnes of the Church of Christ.
An alleged deserter from the Eleventh cavalry at Fort Sam Houston was arrested Sunday by City Marshal John Kritser in Taylor Texas and lodged in the city jail. Kritser telegraphed army officials at Fort Sam Houston and is holding him pending instructions.
Taylor Texas April 19 1911 Superintendent John F O Shea announces the Taylor high school class honors. First honors go to Miss Erna Weidenbaum and second honors to Miss Esther Slack. Close followers include Misses Frank Hamblen and Hermione Thomas.
Seven teen members of Gonzales Commandery No. 11 Knights Templars left in April for a trip to Fort Worth. The article notes the Gonzales group and aims of the journey, with a local special to the Light.
Hiram N. Tuck age 72 prominent Texas Methodist layman found dead in bed at home in Sherman. Confederate veteran, six years Grayson county treasurer, native of Missouri.
Dalhart Texas April 19 federal officers issued a warrant for the arrest of Robert Schussman alias Lori Robert on the charge of fraudulently obtaining money from the First National Bank. The amount obtained was small.
The only postal savings bank in Texas operates in Port Arthur with 38 depositors totaling 1017 dollars.
Deputy Sheriff Dan Wilson released on $3000 bond after being indicted for the murder of H. H. Weatherford prominent oil operator. Weatherford was slain amid an ongoing investigation into oil roughneck disputes.
Rev. Dr. C. S. Ridley has accepted an invitation to fill the pulpit of Rev. Dr. Len G. Broughton in Atlanta, Georgia, during August.
In Kingsville Geo Reiss succeeds J L Denton as agent for the Brownsville road at Mercedes. C O McElroy resigns as agent at Refugio to become manager for the Western Union in Kingsville.
Rain has fallen across South Texas for several days raising fears of damage to the potato crop amid ongoing wet weather in the region reported from Houston on April 19.
The city of Houston transferred $500000 viaduct bonds today to South Tex as National Bank. The bank bought the issue outright paying face value plus $1000.
The attorney general's department has approved for registration 135000 in bonds for two road districts in Hardin county.
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