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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1912

Page

3

Miss Powers Birthday Dance On Carson Street

Miss Anne Powers hosted a birthday dance at her Carson street home with Japanese lanterns, a stringed orchestra, punch booths, and afterward refreshments. Guests included Ruth Bingaman, Bessie Pape, Marguerite Pape, Frances Murray, and others, along with Mr. and Mrs. Evans of Waco visiting en route home. The Jugend Verein of Friedens church held a farewell for Fred Pipenbrock at Mrs. Otto Schuettle’s home with numerous attendees.

Anne Powers Carson Street Punch Ruth Bingaman Bessie Pape Marguerite Pape Frances Murray Katie Rooney Vera Wurzbach Judith Givens Lillian Hasdorff Pansy Baker Arthur Marek Louis Hillie Alex Walter Pape Carl Wurzbach John Givens Rollin Bassey Clyde Balsey Standard Keller William Miller Alex Folts Davis Farnsworth Ethridge Powers Joseph M. Evans Waco Germany Evans Jugend Verein Friedens Church Otto Schuettle Fred Pipenbrock Ida Trener Emma Mochrig Maria Helland Lena Heinrich Hulda Krause Bertha Ries Erwina Heinrich Hulda Schuettle Elsie Oeffinger Emilia Heinrich Helwig Ries Carolina Oeffinger Elizabeth Paumert Hazel Nixon Tilly Malchinsky Susie Beloso

Man on Coffin Sparks Crowd in Georgia Murder Case

In Lawrenceville Georgia Mack Strickland a Black man spoke from a coffin to about a thousand spectators yesterday He was convicted for the murder of a 13 year old girl in a highly publicized event that drew large crowds and intense reaction.

Lawrenceville Mack Strickland Eeeas Strickland

Russian Editor Suvorin Dies in St Pierre at 78

Peters burg report says Alexis Suvorin editor and proprietor of the Novoe Vremya died today in St Petersburg aged 78. He was a leading figure in Russian journalism and longtime owner of the influential daily.

Petersburg Alexis Suvorin The Novoe Vremya

Scott Arrives Sunday For New Southern Pacific Role

W. B. Scott, elected president of the Atlantic system lines, will reach Houston Sunday morning and start his duties on September 1. He plans to study conditions first and may address labor disputes, as harmony with labor has characterized prior railway administrations. The Chamber of Commerce plans a testimonial for both retiring President Fay and Scott.

Houston Tex W. B. Scott Southern Pacific Scott Chamber of Commerce Fay

Fireman Saves Six Lives in Tacoma Tunnel Rescue

John Denies a Northern Pacific fireman saved six fellow trainmen after coal gas incapacitated them in Stam pede tunnel near Tacoma Washington. He aided three to safety in the pusher cab then returned to rescue three more as the air hose failed and the train halted mid tunnel.

Tacoma Wash John Denies Northern Pacific Railroad Stampede Tunnel Here Denies

U S Marshal Key Figure in California Campaign Fund Probe

United States Marshal Henry L. Ford became the focal point of a Justice Department inquiry in Eureka to determine if bail money from two years ago was used as a congressional campaign fund. Special Examiner Masterson will depart for San Francisco to relay findings to authorities.

Eureka Cal Henry L. Ford District of California Department of Justice Masterson Department San Francisco

Officials Leave For Canada For Inquiry On Disputes

Sir George Askwith and Isaac Mitchell departed Liverpool for Canada to study industrial disputes accounts for the British government. The two officials will investigate with a view to introducing similar legislation in England and expect to stay about two months.

Canada London George Askwith Industrial Commission Isaac Mitchell Board of Trade Liverpool England

Houston Welcomes Waco Boosters With Band and Arrangements

When the Waco boosters' excursion reaches Houston this afternoon a band will greet them at the depot. Special provision has been made to entertain the ladies in the party.

Houston Houston Tex Waco Boosters

Digest it relief for indigestion claimed in ad

An advertisement touts Brown's Digest it as a quick and permanent remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and related stomach distress. It claims thousands report relief and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, praising easy to swallow tablets from Schwab-McElroy's Four Drug Stores.

United States Schwab-McElroy

Aged Rector of Ot Jon 3 to Say Farewell

The Rev. Dr. J. T. Hutcheson, Episcopal rector of St. John’s in San Antonio for 52 years, will retire at 81 after delivering his last sermon. He helped build churches in Uvalde Seguin Del Rio Eagle Pass Kyle Runge and led St. John’s transformation. He remains president of West Texas Episcopal standing committee.

San Antonio Utica Street Presbyterian Church J. G. M. Ramsey South Side Christian Church A. R. Davis J. T. Hutcheson St. John’s Episcopal Church Hutcheson Texas Uvalde Seguin del Rio Hagle Pass Kyle Runge St. John’s West Indies Maryland Pennsylvania South Carolina Florida Episcopal Standing Committee West Texas Barber Prospect Hill Methodist Church Travis Park Methodist Church South Side Baptist Church Nathan and Johnson Streets T. C. Long Madison Street C. A. Smith Ladies’ Aid Society Young People’s Union First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets J. Porter D. D Baptist Young People’s Union Rev W. W. Lee Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Streets Nolan RK. F. Stokes Nolan Street D. C. Hardin W. McClure Ladies’ Aid and Mission Society Presbyterian Utica Presbyterian Church West Poplar Jackson Streets San Pedro Thomas F. Gallaher West Poplar Street J. G. M. Rameey Westminster League For Young People Westminster Presbyterian Church Corner Garden King William Streets Myrtle Street C. E. McStravick First Presbyterian Church Avenue D Fourth Streets Post Office Arthur G. Jones Young People’s Society Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church Lickilder L. H. Morey C. M. Licklider Harlandale Presbyterian Church Pine Street Presbyterian Church Omaha South Pine Streets J. R. Jacobs East Commerce Monumental Streets R. P. Wright Grace Beatty Westminster League Palmetto Porter Streets E. C. Jolly C. B. Cross Baraca Epworth League Government Hill Mason and Pine Street Army Post A. B. Davidson Satan Vs Job Joe Lowther C. W. Casey Buena Vista Cibolo Z. V. Liles H. C. Glover Ime Woman's Missionary Society Free Methodist Church Crosby Street Olive Streets J. A. Manning P. C Sharer Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary's Street Gunter Hotel J. H. Quinn League of the Sacred Heart St. Anthony First Evangelical Church Bible School C. A. Arnold Young People’s Alliance C. F. Lasseter Meridian Miss Burnet and Chestnut Streets Episcopal St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Travis Park G. M. MacDougal Richard Mercer Burnet Cherry Streets Nelan Street St. John’s Mission St. John’s Lutheran Church South Presa Nueva Streets Carl Wooge Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church Avenue E Fifth Street A. L. Swinehart Jesus J. C. Felger Herrandale Lutheran Corpus Christi Road Evangelical Lutheran, Missouri Synod Woodmen of the World Hall Commerce Street Joske’s God Luther A. W. Hueschen South Cherry

Troops Review for Tabasco Delegation at Fort Sam Houston

A welcoming military review at Fort Sam Houston honors thirteen Tabasco business leaders and planters touring Texas. Lieut. Col. Reed leads troops E F G H and Batteries A C in San Antonio before visiting the city’s commercial district. Dinner on the Roof Garden followed, with speakers praising Texas hospitality and hopes for return visits.

Robert D. Reed Third Cavalry Third Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston Hugh L. Scott Tabasco Mexico International Club Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Galveston Corpus Christi Beaumont Texas Texas Loop Dallas Fort Worth Houston Adolfo Ferrer

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Proved Helpful

Letters from Mrs Hulda Erickson of Zanesville Ohio and Mrs Anna Hic Gins of Burlington Iowa attest relief from what they describe as female troubles dizziness numbness and constant sickness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims extensive proof and urges others to try the remedy.

Zanesville Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Hulda Erickson Maysville Avenue Burlington Iowa Anna Hicgins Agency St

Tabasco Trade Visit Signals Strong Texas-Mexico Exchange

A Texan Tabasco trade delegation praised hospitality and outlined plans for increased import export facilities. Speakers included T M Paschal and Consul General Esteva as telegrams backed a pro Mexico stance to President Madero and Senator Culberson.

Charles Graebner Chamber of Commerce J. F. Carter ER. C. Milla International Club Francisco Madero Republic of Mexico Mexico D. F Staes of Tabasco Adolfo Ferrer Jose Graham Ponz J. Pedrero P. Tur Valier Ulises Balboa Francisco Armangel Aristeo P. Gonzales Romulo Calzada Salustino Abreu Manuel Palavicini Gustavo Garrido Manuel Garcia-Jurado el Progreso

Delegation Heads to Laredo by Train in Rain

Southwest Texas good road boosters delayed by rain and rode the I G N railway southbound to Laredo for a 2 o clock meeting on the San Antonio Laredo highway project. Participants included D E Colp president of the league and highway division of the Chamber of Commerce Will H Vernor A M Fischer and Charles G Norton press agent. J L Lytle had traveled the night before.

United States Experimental Farm St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce International Club Dr. Ferrer Lic Manuel Garcia-Jurado Tabascan Texas Charles Graebner San Antonio Tabasco Dr Ferrer Laredo San Antonio-Laredo D. E. Colp San Antonio- Laredo The Will H. Vernor A. M. Fischer Charles G. Norton J. L. Lytle

Hotel to Open in Corpus Christi This December

H H Franks of San Antonio, a noted hotel man, is in Corpus Christi arranging the opening of a new half million dollar six story hotel. He expects readiness for the December debut with 205 guest rooms.

Corpus Christi Tex H. H. Franks San Antonio

Dentist Dr Keeling Returns to City Office Address Noted

Dr Keeling a local dentist has returned to the city resuming practice at 517 Moore Building in the area. A Collman a plumber is listed at 416 Main Ave with his address on file.

A. Collman Main Ave

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