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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1911

Page

3

Railway time table updates and train arrivals listed

The table lists train arrivals and departures from various lines and stations, including No 5 from the north at 6 45 am and No 8 from the north at 6 30 pm, with multiple local, mixed, and express services to Palestine Laredo Houston Galveston and Kerrville, plus a Cuero Victoria route and a Santa Fe depot schedule. Also noted is Riebe Undertaking Co. and emergency vehicle service at 221 F Com with phone 341.

Palestine Mexico Laredo North Stoo RM M Union Station Houston Galveston Ifrom Dallas Fort Roper Cade Oreeene Waco Austin Dallas, Ft. Worth Mail and Express Cooe el Paso Wolfis Ninds Souf Am Mo Victoria Wore East Iter Cuero Que Senet Santa Fe I. & G. N. Depot West Riebe Undertaking Co

Forest fires ravage Mohonk and Shawangunks region

A spreading forest fire in the Shawangunk Mountains threatens Loyd and Mo hone Lake Mohonk area. Firefighters work in shifts as winds push flames toward the Catskills, with thousands of dollars in property losses reported and a locomotive spark blamed for starting the blaze.

Associated Press Poughkeepsie N. Y Shawangunk Mountains Loyd Mohonk Lake Catskills Lake Mohonk Central England Railroad

First Gypsy Divorce Granted in United States

In Kansas City on April 28 Judge J H Slover granted what is claimed to be the first legal divorce issued to a gypsy in the United States to Stephen George king of a roaming band camping near the city. George testified he paid $1050 to Peter Stanley for his wife. She later left the camp for St Louis and reportedly remarried. Stanley said gypsy law had already granted a divorce and legal divorce was unnecessary.

Associated Press Kansas City United States J. H. Slover Stephen George George Peter Stanley St. Louis Stanley

McDonald’s dominates San Antonio parlor decoration business

Advertisement touts McDonald’s as the top source for interior beautification in San Antonio highlighting a location at 322 E Houston Street and promising expert styling for homes such as parlors and bedrooms.

McDonald's San Antonio Houston Street

Elite Cafe 50 Cent Dinners Promote Daily Service

San Antonio venue touts 50 cent dinners and good meals as a great pairing. Trial offered with daily and Sunday service from noon to midnight at Elite Cafe.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

Cardinal Urges Support for Power of the Press

In a St Patrick's cathedral anniversary note Cardinal Gibbons urges readers to back papers with elevating tone and oppose publications that spread harmful influence. He says the press is a colossal force shaping moral, intellectual, and social life and regrets being unable to attend the celebration.

Associated Press New York St. Patrick’s Cathedral Cardinal Gibbons Peaple

Would Pay For Theft

Edward A. Kelly of Buffalo city court probation talks with a remorseful young probationer who confessed stealing a $500 motorcycle in Syracuse a year ago and offers weekly installments to repay. The offender, recently convicted of assault and placed on probation, has started work and earned a promotion. The case will be reviewed with Syracuse police.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y Edward A. Kelly Syracuse Syracuse Police

Progressive Republican League of Illinois Chartered

Charles E. Merriam and two others secured state approval for the Progressive Republican League of Illinois. The group forms to establish and promote progressive Republican principles in Illinois.

Progressive League Associated Press Chicago Charles E. Merriam Progressive Republican League of Illinois Illinois

Machine Gun Platoons and the Economy of War

The piece critiques wartime economy in the Potomac administration and explains the machine gun platoon setup. It details a platoon of one lieutenant, one sergeant, two corporals, and eighteen men with two Maxim guns, mules, and packs, noting staffing gaps and the need for more personnel and shields for protection.

Phors de Cones Potomac Towit Engineer Corps Treasury Congress Chicago Pork Quartermaster’s Department Southern Pacific Fort Sam Houston New York Evening Post

Health Boards Warn Rats Menace and Paste Endorsement

Health boards in major cities launch a crusade against rats to curb disease and property damage. Citizens are urged to use Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste, endorsed by health officers, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold everywhere for 25c and $1.00 from Stearns' Electric Paste Company, Chicago.

Cime Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Company Chicago

Seguin Mutual Aid elects officers at annual meeting

Seguin Texas April 29 Edgar Nolte was re elected president W H Baxter was re elected vice president Co E Tips re elected secretary and T Klein re elected treasurer at the annual meeting of the Seguin Mutual Aid association.

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