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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
8
A bill introduced in Washington on April 21 proposes authorizing the president to appoint a U S army medical officer as director of sanitation for Porto Rico upon governor request. The measure comes from Mr Hay, he ad chairman of the House military affairs committee.
A senate resolution by Senator Gallinger proposes a $10,000 appropriation for plans for a Washington monument honoring the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Associate Professor Charles E. Merriam, former Republican mayoral candidate for Chicago, is appointed a full professor in the University of Chicago political science department.
ABERDEEN Miss April 21 L Co Steele J R Miller and C H G Linde of the suspended cotton firm Steele Miller Co convicted of using the mails to defraud left for Atlanta in the custody of U S Marshal Sterrer to begin serving prison terms.
Jacksonville Fla April 21 rural education redistricting remained the general topic at the conference for education in the south last night as participants continued discussing district lines and resource allocation.
Reports from Durango Mexico say rebels have launched a regional uprising after the capture of Santiago Papasquiare. Officials estimate about 2000 rebels are now armed in the area.
In Chicago on April 21 a force of armed men entered a southside plant and pointed revolvers at thirty members of the International Steam Fitters' Association. They ordered the workers to obtain permits from the United Association of Plumbers.
The treasury department announced it accepted the 140000 raised by El Paso businessmen to acquire a site for a new federal building in Paso.
Lexington police report city councilman Patrick Mooney was shot and killed by Thomas Dolan, a horse man, after a dispute over money owed at Mooney's hotel. Dolan surrendered to authorities.
In Goliad Texas on April 21 Associated Press reports local boys organized a weed cutting brigade with officers marching in military style. The effort aims to clear the city of weeds and may expand statewide due to its success.
A Pound Wisconsin reader reports cure of dyspepsia and female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood purifier. The testimonial claims relief after fourteen years of doctor visits and urges others to try the remedy.
Former U S congressman Henry S Boutell of Illinois who was named minister to Portugal will not proceed to that post He is awaiting further instructions after news of a potential shift to another mission and plans to sail on the Mauretania this weekend if directed otherwise
Two days of disturbances in Kingston involve West India regiment soldiers clashing with civilians. Police faced trouble controlling rioters with deadly razor use. One death reported. order restored by today.
Berlin April 21 The foreign office informed the American embassy a formal response to the planned visit of American war vessels to Kiel from June 21 to 30 Emperor William expressed delight at the news A German battleship squadron will be at Kiel to meet the Americans The emperor is expected to arrive June 21 After his departure the American bluejackets may be allowed leave to visit Berlin
TOKIO April 21 Marquis Katsura the Japanese premier has been created a prince Count Kamura minister of foreign affairs is raised to marquis and Lieutenant Viscount Terarchi given a count title in a series of noble elevations.
Katy officials assured Hillsboro citizens last night that a new union station will be built here. A conference on the proposal was held confirming the project details and expected improvements.
Paris reports from Tangier that Captain Bremond’s column faces a desperate condition with a letter stating adieu to a friend. A companion officer also writes farewell instructions, warning that unless a miracle occurs he considers himself lost.
In 1904 I was confined to bed with kidney trouble and hoped to recover. After trying medicine with little benefit I used Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root sample and then more, discharging a very large bladder stone. My health improved and I could resume work. J L Knowles Headland Ala. Sworn 1909 by J Loftus Knowles before J W Whiddon Notary Public.
The Novoe Vremye editorially comments on the American squadron’s Libau visit planned for June 12 to 19 and says the initiative by the American government will receive a hearty response in Russia.
London reports the marriage of Victor Mora Wetz of New York to Miss Violet Westcott of Syracuse the daughter of the late Edward Noyes Westcott author of David Harum. ceremony held at Mayfair today.
Mrs. Susan Presnall a long time San Antonio resident died at 3 30 this morning at the home of her son in law Hart Massey 207 South Presa Street after a lingering illness She was 86 years old native of Mississippi born September 25 1823 and came to Texas with her parents in 1853 settling in San Antonio in December 1853
Readers are urged to write to Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York for a sample bottle and a booklet of information on the kidney and bladder Mention is made of the San Antonio Daily Light as the source and notes regular bottle sizes fifty cents and one dollar available at drug stores Provides a direct promotional appeal without explicit dates or events.
Saturday After Supper Sale offers deep discounts on Boys and Girls apparel. Knickerbockers to pants cut to half price, dresses for girls and infants caps and lace veils plus $1.00 items for $0.50 to $0.98. Iron-clad guarantee on quality.
Advertises a sale offering white lingerie dresses at 5.00, with multiple lots including skirts, petticoats, striped gingham pieces, lingerie waists, house dresses, long and short kimonos, undergarments, and soiled items. Prices range from 5.00 to 0.59, highlighting yardage and finishes such as embroidery, lace, and tucking.
An extensive sale lists collars pins brooches rings and chains in silver and gold plate with 10k options. Prices span from 5c to 12.50 for various items including cuff buttons scarf pins hat pins and bead chains. Many items feature engraved initials and genuine stones while stock remains ample but limited.
Mill ends of 3000 yards of wash goods offered at 6c per yard, including chambrays and zephyr ginghams in multiple colors, plus white dress and waisting linen at 25c, white handkerchief linen at 38c, and white checked nainsook at 9c, all limited to Saturday After Supper prices.
A listing of miscellaneous sale items including silk hair nets shoes soaps powders tooth powders and leather goods. Prices range from 3 cents to 50 cents with multiple items offered in bundles and boxes. Sale items include Maxine Elliott soap Peroxide after supper products Sana Dermatalcum and Cashmere Bouquet soap plus leather bags with nickel frames and cord or strap handles.
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