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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1911

Page

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Carnival 10 Ends In Wight Of Revelry In San Antonio

The carnival winds down with a 8 pm Procession of Products along Avenue D and an 8:30 pm Carnival Ball at Beethoven hall. King Cotton rides a giant cotton ball in the parade and leads the grand march at the ball where Queen and court are featured. Police ban fetters like confetti and slapsticks while revelers enjoy a festive night until midnight.

Avenue D San Antonio King Cotton Ceres Texas Beethoven Hall Knights of Omala Bean Fred Hummert Richard Friedrich J. F. Fentiman F. M. Gloeckner Adolf Grasso Capt. H. Karber Richard Erler Ernest Steves

Weather Summary For Major Cities In The U S

Local forecast notes increasing cloudiness for San Antonio. St Louis reports 42 degrees and northeast winds. Chicago 42 with a gentle lake breeze. Milwaukee 36 with cold winds. St Paul 36 with light east wind and possible showers. Duluth 38 with northwest wind and possible showers. Kansas City 50 with possible showers. New York 42 with east wind and clearing. Boston 38 with chilly northeast wind and falling temps. Washington 46 with rain and northeast wind trending to clearing.

ST. Louis Chicago Lake Michigan Milwaukede ST. Paul Duluth Kansas City New York Boston Washington

Health of Troops Establishes Record at Fort Sam Houston

Fort Sam Houston reports an extraordinary health record with drill-ground sickness at 1.60 percent vs home posts four percent. Measles cause some illness. some recruits bring diseases. several accidents involve cavalry, mules, and horses. The division numbers nearly 13,000 with more recruits expected. full war strength will take weeks. A review shows about 8,500 men in line. no artillery or sanitary troops in view. First Curtiss and Wright aeroplane tests set for next Monday with rule board finalizing fairness and no anticipated flight difficulties.

Fort Sam Houston Birmingham Austin Road Squier Signal Corps Messrs Ely Coffyn

Champ Clark Invited to Visit Philippines

The Philippines invite Champ Clark and other Democratic House members to visit the islands as guests of the Filipinos. Dispatch from Sergio Osmena to Quezon says such a visit would show hospitality and support for Filipino independence and strengthen ties with the United States.

Washington Champ Clark House of Representatives Philippines Manuel L. Quezon Philippine Assembly Mr. Quezon Sergio Osmena Assembly Philippine Islands America

Candidates Meet Tonight At Frost Building Headquarters

The Citizens ticket committees and ward precinct chairmen will meet in the Frost building tonight for a strictly business session to plan campaign actions and arrange future meetings and activities.

Citizens Frost Building

NARUWARE Hardware Meet Set in San Antonio

One of the greatest industrial conventions will convene next Wednesday morning in the St Anthony hotel auditorium. The Southern Hardware Jobbers association and the American Hardware Manufacturers association will hold a three day session with 500 to 600 delegates expected from many states. John Donnan arrived to organize plans as John Donnan serves as secretary treasurer.

San Antonio Southern Hardware Jobbers’ Association St. Anthony Hotel American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association John Donnan Donnan Potomac Rio Grande Virginia Texas Oklahoma United States Irona and Steels Chamber of Commerce North East Big Iron and Steel Carnegie Steel Company W. L. Sanford Sherman Tex C. H. Ireland Greensborough Nec J. A. Summers Johnson City Tenn Richmond W. A. Parker Atlanta J. Moore Birmingham Ala St. Joshleman New Orleans F. & Heitmann Houston G. H. Jantz New York F. D. Mitchell

Leaves City to Escape Fine

Judge Buckley fined G. F. Pitzinger 50 dollars for vagrancy at police court. The defendant pled guilty and asked to leave the city. Buckley said he would suspend judgment if the chief of police confirms the defendant has departed.

Buckley G. F. Pitzinger

Had $125 in Pocket But He's Vagrant

Andreas Gujardo, 30, arrested at a carnival crowd, found with $125. Judge Buckley ruled no proof of vagrancy. Gujardo testified he earned the money in Mexico and came to seek work. A $5 fine was assessed.

Buckley Andreas Gujardo King Gujardo John O’connor Mexico

Suicide by Husband Shocks Hot Springs Couple

William Black of Kansas, married three weeks, killed himself by leaping from a buggy into the Ouachita River near Gardner's bridge, while his wife watched. He had issued two bad checks earlier and fled indebtedness before the ride. The river was in flood and the body was not recovered.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Arkansas Democrat Hot Springs William Black Kansas Black Gardner's Bridge Ouashita

Great Docks for London Begin Improvement Plan

London starts the first installments to reform its port under government control. South Albert dock will cost about 12 million dollars, measure 1000 by 110 feet, depth 48 feet, with an 850 foot entrance and 65 acre water area. A new 1000 by 110 by 38 foot dry dock will also be built, while the Thames may be straightened by relocating docks.

Associated Press London London Authority Liverpool Southampton South Albert Dock

Texas State Realty Association Organized in San Antonio

More than 125 real estate dealers from Houston Dallas Fort Worth Austin and other towns met at the San Antonio Real Estate Exchange to organize the Texas State Realty association. A 251 member start was planned with officers to be elected this afternoon.

Texas State Realty Association San Antonio Real Estate Exchange Houston Dallas Fort Worth Austin Sutherland Springs Midlothian San Antonio Exchange San Antonio Taylor Temple Port Lavaca Laredo B. F. Nicholson Local Exchange R. G. Callahan W. A. Hill Minor Stewart William M. Woodal Temple Commercial Club State Association of Commercial Pe Fort Sam Hot Wells

Big Crowd Passes With Few Disturbances On City Streets

About 150000 people filled the streets last night as police reported only minor incidents. Underwood and James Underwood fought on a Houston street car corner after a bumping incident. Underwood found not guilty while the black man paid a $10 fine. C Harris, 35, Sanreos resident, was fined $10 for assault on unknown persons after complaints of rough conduct by several women. Ida Jackson Houston was fined $10 for boisterous abusive language on a street car.

John Unerwoody James Save Pekro Houston Redad Underwood BE. Harris Sanreos Houston Street C. Sinclair Ida Jackson Houston Negress

Lane Returns from Waco Prohibition Rally

Controller Lane reports from Waco that pros are sanguine about carrying Texas at the July 22 election. He attended the prohibition rally and returned to Austin today.

Lane Waco Austin Tex

Madero Orders Parley for Armistice in Mexico

General Madero told an Associated Press interview he does not demand Díaz’s immediate resignation for peace. He seeks an honorable, just settlement, proposing a four to five day armistice from Juarez to Chihuahua to secure terms and prevent renewed fighting. Villa endorses the stance, noting officers will not continue rebellion without fair terms.

Associated Press Madero el Paso Tex Mexico Diaz Pancho Villa Villa Gomez Juarez Chihuahua

Armistice Near in Mexico Clash Over Juarez Zone

Peace commission says Madero agrees to delay attack on Juarez for negotiations if government stops troop movements toward Juarez. Dr Gomez reports Madero awaiting Mexico City reply and a truce is likely. Headlines note U S border tension and Diaz era style diplomacy.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Madero Juarez Mexico Peace Commission Gomez Washington Texas United States

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