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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1911

Page

2

Osteopathic Surgery Highlight At State Convention

Dr George Still of Kirksville performed the Lorenz operation for hip dislocation on Ruth Betts eight, in the Hicks building. The event drew nearly all Texas Osteopathic delegates and featured papers by Drs Thomas Ray and J F Bailey, with officers elected and Fort Worth slated for next year’s meeting.

Texas Osteopathic Association George Still Kirksville Ruth Betts L. C. Betts Woodsboro Tex

Man Wanted in Illinois Murder Arrested in Waco

A man was arrested in Waco Texas on suspicion of being a wanted fugitive from Pontiac Illinois for the murder of Chief of Police Brown last May. Illinois authorities have been notified and a $1200 reward is posted for Scrivens' capture. He says he arrived in Waco from St Louis earlier this month.

Associated Press Waco Tex Ray Hv Pontiac Ill Brown Illinois Scrivens St. Louis

Chicago Men Visit San Antonio Swift Trade Delegation

A thirty five member Chicago Association of Commerce delegation arrived in San Antonio from Austin by special train. They were greeted at the depot by Chamber of Commerce leaders and toured mercantile firms, missions, the army post and maneuver camp to study southern business methods. A Mexican supper banquet capped the evening as Governor Colquitt urged investment in Texas.

San Antonio Austin Chicago Association of Commerce Jake Wolff Chamber of Commerce Graham American Bank & Trust Company St. Anthony Texas Chicago International Club Colquitt

Train Plunge Kills 21 In South African Gorge Crash

A Kowhera railroad passenger train derailed after Blaguwkranz bridge collapsed, tumbling into a rocky gorge 250 feet deep near Grahamstown. Twenty one passengers died with the coaches, and rescue work followed the tragedy.

Associated Press Cape Town South Africa Kowhera Blaguwkranz Bridge Miles Fm Grahamstown Toay

Five skulls Unearthed In Hart Street dig

Five human skulls were found in quick succession beneath a Hart street building foundation in New York. Experts say the skulls dated at least ten years underground. Police will seek crime evidence and detectives will review 1900 1901 disappearance reports for links.

Associated Press New York Hart Street

Missionary Grace Wilder Dies in India at 50

Private cables from India report Grace Wilder, a well known missionary, has died in India at age 50 after nearly 25 years of service. Her father Rev Royal Wilder was a missionary for thirty years and her mother Elizabeth Wilder served sixty years in the field. Her brother Robert P. Wilder founded the student volunteer movement in the United States.

New York India Grace Wilder A Wilder Royal . Wilder Elizabeth Wilder Robert P. Wilder

Elite Cafe 50-Cent Dinners Attract San Antonio Crowds

The Elite Cafe promotes 50 cent dinners with praised service and meals. Customers urged to try the daily and Sunday offer from 12 to 12 pm, highlighting value and quick service in San Antonio.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

Rules for Air Contest in British Empire Nicholin cup

The Royal Aero Club issues the 1911 1912 and 194s prize structure for the British Empire Nicholin cup No 2. The winner on October 15 will have flown the fastest 125 mile circuit among four routes with starts at circuit points and observance by officials from sunrise to sunset.

London Royal Aero Club East Church Brooklands Hendon Brentwood Bedford Huntington Cambridge Leighton, Buzzard Aylesbury Oxford Amesbury Swindon Henley Alton Roysl Aero Club

Editors Fight With Gloves In Queensland Bout

Two Queensland journalists, Murphy of the Charleville Times and Kilner of the Guardian, settled a political dispute with a boxing match. The hall was crowded as both men fought fiercely. Murphy won the first round, Kilner dominated the second, and in the third Murphy delivered a decisive finish, Kilner nearly knocked out before referees intervened.

Specar CABLE Queenslan Queensland Murphy Charleville Times Kilner Guardian Labor Are Vv

Reciprocity Bill Passes House By Wide Margin

The Canadian reciprocity agreement cleared the House 265 to 89 in a largely party line vote. The measure, adopted with no amendments, aligns with Taft and Canadian cabinet terms for tariff reductions and freer cross border trade, with Democrats adding a push for further liberalization. Ten Democrats opposed, including Bathrick, Claypool, Doughton, and others.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House of Representatives House Taft Canada Representative Berger Wisconsin Akin

Congress Rests as Farmers Bill Looms

Washington April 22 Congress paused after Saturday adjournment. The farmers free list bill is expected to follow the Democrats’ organization, aimed at easing farm burdens from Canadian reciprocity. Senate reception delayed by unorganized bodies and vacant Republican committees. Canadian reciprocity may take weeks to clear the finance committee.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress House Canada Senate Finance Committee

Brownsville Gains First Telephone Link to Outside World

Brownsville Texas marks a historic milestone as it connects to the outside world by telephone. The final section of three copper circuits from the Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph company was completed in Harlingen last night, enabling direct long distance service for the city.

Brownsville Tex Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company Harlingen

Reporter saves child in Beaumont runaway incident

A runaway team and carriage carried a small girl toward the river when T. J. Hailey, a local reporter, ran beside the vehicle and plucked the child to safety. Hailey, formerly of Houston, is credited with averting disaster.

Beaumont Associated Press Tex T. J. Hailey Hailey Houston

Camorrist Defends Self as Trial Enters Quirky Phase

In Interbo April 22 report the Camorra trial features Vincenzo Avolio dressing in fine attire to declaim legal passages from the Italian code, Antonio Percucco testifying innocence, and Maria Stendardo denying culpability as the companions of Nicola Morra. The court hears a blend of legal stoutness and colorful personal theatrics as witnesses address alleged Camorra leadership at a 1906 meeting in Bagnoli.

Interbo Aviolo Cuoccolo I Banchi Avioio Antonio Percucco Bagnoli United States Chicago Maria Stendardo Nicola Morra Maria Camorra Morra

Special framing prices for children's arrival photos

Mothers invited to special framing sale at 322 B Houston Ave. We offer discounted frames for pictures of the children who arrived. Event details emphasize tight pricing and quick service for mothers seeking keepsakes.

Mcdonald Houston

Open Hearth banquet features political impersonations in Chicago

In Chicago at the Open Hearth banquet by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, over a thousand members attended with families watching from boxes. The event showcased impersonations of Taft, Sherman, Deneen, and Theodore Roosevelt, punctuated by songs including The Jolly Jack Potters and verses about Springfield and graft.

Associated Press Chicago Taft Sherman Chas. S. Deneen Illinois Theo Roosevelt Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Auditorium Theater

Blackwell Heads Clerks Branch In Cleburne

Claude Blackwell of San Antonio was elected president of the state branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks at the session in Cleburne. Other officers named include George L. Murphy of Cleburne as vice president Ida Merrill of Waco as secretary B M Ratliff of Fort Worth as treasurer A A Lilly of Houston as state organizer J Dixie Smith of Houston as delegate to the Jacksonville Florida national convention W A Adams of Cleburne as alternate.

Bull G. A. Cobb Port Arthur Charlotte Strum San Antonio H. B. Mason Temple A. D. Ray Cleburne A. V. Tarr Mineral Wells Spivey Corpus Christi Cobb Fort Worth Tarr St. Anthony Hotel Peck Colquitt L. G. Ament John T. Elder San Angelo Samuel Scothorn Dallas Eorge A. Wells Greenville Rose Bathrick Austin B. F. Morris Beaumont J. S. Crawford Denton Belle P. Lowry Ennis Catherine Compton Beeville J. E. Snyder Georgetown Estelle Poulter van Alstyne George A. Spivey Corpus Pares A. M. Floyd D. Doyd Allie Poulter Waxahachie J. Marratt Julia Sarratt Waco Tracey B. Horne San Marcos Maud G. Russell M. Lyndh Houston A. Speegie Palestine A. J. Tarr Nettie Satterlee el Paso Helene Ularmoyeux Laredo Tex Claude Blackwell United National Association of Postoffice Clerks George L. Murphy Ida Merrill B. M. Ratliff A. A. Lilly J. Dixie Smith Jacksonville Fla W. A. Adams

Ransom Acquitted in Judge Brockman Murder Case

After more than forty eight hours the jury found Henry L. Ransom former Texas ranger not guilty of the murder of Judge J. B. Brockman on October 25 1910.

Houston Tex Henry L. Ransom Texas Ranger J. B. Brockman

Madero orders opening of parley for armistice

The article reports Francisco I Madero ordering a parley for an armistice while pressuring for terms to halt fighting. His father praises his son’s dramatic personal change from heavy drinking to vegetarian restraint and strong oratory. Federal officials doubt an attack will occur, citing fear of American intervention and desire to avoid bloodshed.

Madero Navarro Diaz Gomez

United States Seizes Ammunition at El Paso

Washington reports Col. Stever in El Paso says 27 540 rounds of ammunition were captured the night of April 19 20. The stock was being smuggled into Mexico. Secretary of War to allow 25 wounded Mexican soldiers to travel by special car from Agua Prieta to Cananea with attendants and no munitions on board.

Associated Press Washington Col Stever el Paso United States Mexico Dickinson Douglas Ariz Agua Prieta Cananea White House

Americans Not Wanted in Mexico Border Strife

An American arrival reported 28 Americans with 40 000 rounds crossed west of El Paso and reached General Madero after nine days. Federals fear any American joining insurrectos heightens international tensions and endangers U S business interests south of the Rio Grande.

Associated Press Chihuahua Mexico Laredo Tex Interior Today el Paso General Madero Madero Amercaris United States Rio Grande

Madero Alliance Party Members Leave for El Paso

Gustavo Madero and Juan Sanchez Azcona depart for El Paso unaware of an armistice and a peace program in motion. Jose Vasconcelos heads to Washington to aid Dr. Vasquez Gomez, leaving the junta without a formal head.

Francisco I. Madero Juarez Gustavo Madero Juan Sanchez Azcona el Paso Jose Vasconcelos United States Ashington Vasquez Gomez

Is Ward a Good Lawyer

The piece questions Ham Ward's claim to be the best lawyer in Texas in the Waterworks contract matter. It recalls his political defeats and maps out past moves between Austin San Antonio El Paso and the Waterworks issue amid local campaigns and rivalries.

Ham Ward Texas Ward Ham People of Austin San Antonio el Paso Parker-Washington Callaghan Brother Ham People’s Party Campaign Ryan Bryan Callaghan Citizens R. H. Ward Lick Waterworks’ Company

Armistice talk follows emphatic pledge to fight

Report says the insurgent leader agreed to an armistice after declaring he would fight first and talk peace later. Mrs Madero, mother of the rebel, doubted the accord, expecting an onslaught on Juarez, while his wife and father urged peace and influence at El Paso.

Francisco Madero Juarez el Paso

Ambassadors Explain Mexico Reply on Douglas Incident

President Taft received further explanation from Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City regarding Mexico’s note. Wilson said Minister de la Barra maintained both nations could present views on the dispute and that Dias’s reply was not unfriendly. the note conveyed no deeper meaning.

Associated Press Washington Mexico Douglas Taft Wilson Mexico City de la Barra Dias

Rebels Active Near Frontera Under Martial Law

Passengers aboard the fruit steamer Disa report revolutionists operating within twenty five miles of Frontera, Mexico, a port under martial law. The U S consul at Frontera has issued a circular to U S citizens.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Disa Frontera Lower Mexico United States The

Rebels Lurk Near Frontera as Disa Passes

Government troops ready to protect locals as the Disa sails. About 300 federal soldiers reach Frontera just before the ship's departure and the revolutionists retreat. A man aiding the rebels by enlisting men and making cartridges is arrested and condemned to death.

Disa Frontera

Appearance Involuntary Negress Tells Judge To Let Her Off

Frankie Hurd, a Black woman, tells Judge Buckley she will stay out of court if the policeman will permit it. She was jailed for vagrancy after last night’s arrest on Austin street and fined $10 or ten days. The officer testified she caused a scene at a Chinese restaurant and a knife was found in her stocking during search. She claimed she was arrested for nothing.

Negress Frankie Hurd Buckley Blaine Austin Street Frankie

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