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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1911

Page

4

Official Calls in Haiti Advance Recognition Efforts

PORT AU PRINCE American naval commanders made official calls on Cincinnatus te president of the negro republic as steps toward recognizing the new Haitian government. Will Prosecute Perjurers in Viterbo after conflicting testimony at the Orra trial Cavalier Tullio king's prosecutor said witnesses suspected of perjury will be prosecuted when the Cuoccolo trial ends.

Haiti Port AU Prince Cincinnatus Te Negro Republic Viterbo Orra Cavalier Tullio Kinge

Madero Plans Tour After Zapatista Muster Out

Francisco I. Madero expresses satisfaction with Zapatista demobilization and plans to travel from Cuautla to Yautepec and Jujutla to confer with General Hernandez and then visit General Ambrosio Figueroa in Ixtla. A separate Teheran report notes a shah surrounded.

Madero Cuautla Morelos Mex Zapatistas Francisco I. Madero Yautepec Jujutla S.ncral Gabriel Hernandez Ambrosio Figueroa Ixtla

Shah’s Fleeing Forces Foe Encircled Near Teheran

Report says former shah Mohammed Ali Mirza is surrounded at Savadkuh in the mountains 75 miles northeast of Teheran after a pitched battle with government troops. He has reportedly lost 300 men and two guns.

Mohammed Ali Mirza Savadkuh Teheran

Gonzales County Fair to Hire Expert Livestock Judge

The Gonzales county fair set for October 25 to 27 has hired J E Quicksall of Waco as livestock judge, marking the first time an expert judge will oversee the department. A new old-time tournament is planned for the East avenue ball grounds.

Gonzales Tex J. E. Quicksall Waco East Avenue

Is Raising Endowment Fund

Rev. 8S. P. Brooks of Baylor University tours Corpus Christi to raise four hundred thousand dollars for Baylor endowment. Reported that John D. Rockefeller may match the amount. Brooks already secured two thousand dollars in one day with aid from Rev. D. B. South of the First Baptist Church.

Corpus Christi Tex P. Brooks Baylor University South Baylor Endowment Brooks Baptists of Texas John JD. Rockefeller

Sunset Cox's Widow Dead in Washington at 82

Mrs. S. S. Cox widow of "Sunset" Cox longtime congressman from Ohio and New York died in Washington aged 82. In New Jersey five commissioners sworn in as first use of the commission form of municipal government under recent legislation in Trenton.

Trenton N. J New Jersey

Harriman Widow Donates 50000 for Lab at Southern Pacific

Mrs. E H Harriman widow of the railroad magnate has given 50000 to Dr F K Ainsworth chief surgeon for the Southern Pacific system for the establishment and endowment of a bacteriological and pathological laboratory for the benefit of the employer of the company.

San Francisco Cal E. H. Harriman F. K. Ainsworth Southern Pacific System

Negro Slayer Sought After Night Marshal Murder

Slidell Louisiana August 23 a posse hunts the accused black slayer of Night Marshal Smith who was killed as he tried to halt a disturbance at a negro dance. If captured he likely will be lynched.

Slidell Smith

Motion Denied in Pryce Murder Case in California

In Los Angeles on August 23 a motion to dismiss the case against General Pryce, leader of the Mexican liberal army in Lower California, was denied by U S commissioner William Vandyke. The Mexican government seeks extradition to face murder charges.

Los Angeles Cal Pryce Lower California William Vandyke United States

Assault Charge Filed In County Court

Complaint alleges Laura Gray son, described as a negress, assaulted 8-year-old Frank Newton Jr. in a sidewalk incident, pushing the boy and striking him on the head. The filing names Frank Newton as the County Clerk and cites aggravated assault as the charge.

Frank Newton Jr Frank Newton Laura Grayson Mr. Newton

Pistol Toter Given Limit

Bay City Texas August 23 A Negro named Sandy Diggs faced County Judge Holman for unlawful carrying of concealed weapons He pled guilty and received the limit thirty days in jail and a $200 fine as imposed by the judge.

Bay City Tex Sandy Diggs Holman

Fined for Selling Liquor in Bay City Tex

Donzino Hernandez was arraigned before Judge Holman for illegally selling intoxicating liquors. He pleaded guilty and the court assessed a $100 fine and 60 days in jail.

Bay City Tex Donzino Hernandez Holman

Senate Delays On Free Conference Report Stir Political Debate

In Austin, August 28, Senate postpones adoption of the general appropriation bill free conference report amid charges of political maneuvering. House adopts the measure 65 to 41 after questions to Rep Jeff Cox. bill totals 10,208,000 with some items stripped or retained.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Weinert Senate Finance Committee Senate Free Conference Committee House Jeff Cox Cox Texas Terrell

Codifying Board Submits 11s Report

The Texas codifying commissioners report to the thirty second legislature denying widespread errors in their work. They blame Governor Colquitt’s veto for hindering continuation but affirm the 1909 act remains valid. They say most alleged errors are trivial or mechanical and fixable during printing.

Austin Tex Colquitt

County Cannot Give Interest Warrants

Austinty General's office reports Newton County may not issue or pay interest warrants on a bank loan or obtain warrants for interest. County depository compromise warrants cannot be paid ahead of registered warrants. county treasurer not required to do so.

Austin Tex van E. Curtis Newton County Attorney General's Department Robertson

City to Award Sewerage Contract in Special Session

Corpus Christi, Aug 23 The city council plans a special session this afternoon to award bids for sewerage construction. Work to begin within the next fifteen days. Trueheart & Jackson of San Antonio are favored to receive the award.

Corpus Christi Tex Trueheart & Jackson San Antonio

Reapportionment Bill May Go to Conference Committee

The article notes uncertainty over whether the house will accept the bill or substitute its own. It suggests the reapportionment issue in the state may be left to a free conference committee as the current senate nears adjournment.

Railroad Commission House Committee On House Senate Townsend Lufkin T. J. Freeman International & Great Northern Railway Company Inreewee & Great Northern Railway Udge Freeman Terrell Bexar W. J. McDonald Senate Investigating Committee Vaughan McDonald Representative Williams Dallas Campbell Ward McLennan Astin Watson Adams Real Weinert Kaufman Hume Murray Peeler Sturgeon Paulus Committee Sen

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