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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1911

Page

3

Production plans for December at the Metropolitan Opera

Giulio Gatta Casazza announces December and January performances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York featuring Thuille Lebetanz and Moussorgsky Boris Godunoff with a Russian ballet, arranged with Max Rabinoff the Russian impresario now in New York. Pope Pius X resumes mass in private chapel and tours Vatican gardens. The British steamer Alice is believed wrecked near Viva Nueva reef off Nicaragua with feared drownings among Atlantic Fruit Co officers.

New York Paris Gulio Gatta-Casazza Metropolitan Opera House Thuille Rome Pope Pius X Vatican Gardens Kingston, Jr Atlantic Fruit Company Viva Nueva Reef Nicaragua

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cough Remedy

A yellow labeled cough and cold remedy for all ages. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and urges readers to refuse substitutes.

Foley

Detective Hosick Bonds for LA Kidnapping Case

Indianapolis report says James Hosick detective from Los Angeles who delivered John J. McNamara after arrest arrived in Indianapolis and posted $10,000 bond for his appearance in criminal court on charges tied to the kidnapping of labor leader.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind James Hosick Los Angeles John J. McNamara William J. Burns

Harmon campaign book argues for Harmon presidency

Columbus dispatch notes Aug 26 that Judson Harmon would make an excellent governor of Ohio and an excellent president. The campaign pamphlet supports Harmon's candidacy for the Democratic nomination.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Judson Harmon Harmon

Edward J. Cooney Elected Catholic Press President

Edward J. Cooney of Providence Rhode Island editor of the Providence Visitor was elected president of the Catholic Press association at its Columbus Ohio meeting. The body, formed by editors of Roman Catholic newspapers and magazines, announced the selection today.

Catholic Press Associated Press Columbus Ohio Edward J. Cooney Providence R. I Providence Visitor Catholic Press Association

Axing Patton Drug Co Urges Relief for Urinary Ailments

An advertisement promotes a remedy from Axing Pattison Drug Co addressing rheumatism kidney congestion bladder inflammation and urinary irregularities. Targeted at middle aged and elderly people and women with a positive tone.

Pattison

Protest Against Location of State Industrial School

In Ava Missouri yesterday residents of Douglas County adopted resolutions opposing the site of a state industrial school for negroes. The document, sent to the governor and board of locators, follows a history of race unrest in Springfield including a 1906 ten day race war ending in three lynchings and expulsions of black residents.

Associated Press Springfield Douglass County Ava Board of Locators

Relief Quickly From Hay Fever with Foley's Honey and Tar

B M Stewart of 1034 Wolfram St Chicago reports great relief from hay fever during hot months using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He notes many others with similar symptoms will benefit from his experience. The King Pattison Drug Co.

Foley B.M. Stewart Wolfram St Chicago Stewart King-Pattison Drug Co

Houston Rice Dealers Seek Through Rate Clash

Freight traffic officials in New Orleans prepare a defense to a petition by the Mutual Rice Dealers association of Houston Texas. Texas dealers seek a through rate matching local dealers instead of the current locals only structure which favors eastern points beyond the Mississippi.

Associated Press New Orleans Freight and Transportation Departments Board of Trade Mutual Rice Dealers Association Houston Texas United States Texas Millers Mississippi

Glaze Wood and Coal Co announces new contact numbers

The Glaze Wood and Coal Co successors to Government Hill Wood Co list new phone 1811 and old line 60538 for inquiries and service.

Glaze Wood and Coal Co Government Hill Wood Co Morales Transfer Co A. P

Haines Granted Divorce in Brooklyn Supreme Court

Captain Peter C. Haines Jr. serving eight years in Sing Sing for murder of William E. Annis has been granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Claudia L. Haines in Brooklyn supreme court. The suit was uncontested with Annis named as corespondent.

Haines Associated Press New York Peter C. Haines Jr Sing Sing William E. Annis Claudia L. Haines Supreme Court Brooklyn Annis

Opposition 10 Reciprocity by Canadians

Victoria British Columbia August 26 Premier McBride leading the fight against reciprocity agreement. Other issues like naval question and oriental immigration noted but reciprocity dominates. Conservatives and Liberals elected last time. UK imperial tie seen at risk as US figures like Champ Clark are cited in support.

Associated Press Victoria B. C McBride British Columbia United States Champ Clark Annexation

Conservatives Withdraw Candidate in Welland District

W. M. German, liberal candidate in Welland county, opposed reciprocity leading conservatives to withdraw their candidate. German will go in by acclamation unless liberals appoint another liberal challenger.

Welland Associated Press Welland, Ont W. M. German Welland County German

Fisher Delivers First Reciprocity Speech in Liberal Campaign

Sidney Fisher, minister of agriculture, spoke in Farnham Quebec on August 26 with Premier Laurier. Fisher listed figures on products and industries while Laurier warned his heart would be broken if defeated over the reciprocity issue in the upcoming election.

Associated Press Farnham Quebec Sidney Fisher Laurier Fisher

Diegle Confession Possibility Follows Attorney Return

Columbus report says Rodney Diegle may confess state house graft after his attorney John Eagen returns from a western trip. Diegle and his lawyers deny any confession agreement.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio John Eagan Rodney J. Diegle West Diegle State House Eagen

Fireman Severed by Engine on Illinois Central Move

Paducah Ky Aug 26 A night shift accident at Illinois Central engine 199 left fireman Girard Barkley severed at the waist after the throttle was brushed by the engineer's arm as the fireman oiled a joint. Barkley spoke for an hour before dying.

Associated Press Paducah Girard Barkley Illinois Central Barkley

Panama gun may join canal defenses after tests

A 16 inch coastal gun at New Jersey forts may be moved to the Panama canal defenses per army officers. Official tests claim it to be the world’s most powerful ordnance with extreme range enough to pierce thick armor and trigger a large explosion.

Associated Press Sandy Hook N. J War Department Panama Canal Army

Ill Woman Drinks Carbolic Acid and Dies in Dallas

Mrs Pearl Shipley about thirty years old who had suffered weeks of illness drank an ounce of carbolic acid last night. She tried to speak to helpers but burned mouth and throat were too severe and she died within an hour. Kidney diseases are discussed with a drug ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy promising cure for kidney and bladder trouble. King Pattison Drug is named.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Pearl Shipley Perry A. Pitman Dale Foley King & Pattison Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta King & Pattison Drug Co

Belmont Urges Federal Takeover of Cape Cod Canal

August Belmont argues the Cape Cod canal under construction should be owned by the United States government to deepen and widen it for navy ships. He says it should be nine feet deeper and 100 feet wider to serve coastwise shipping and the largest vessels, with completion in 1913. Miss Esther Cleveland Not to Wed. remains unengaged per New York reports.

Associated Press Monument Beach Mass Belmont Cape Cod United States New England

Tag Day Proclaimed by Bexar Highway League

Ray M. Mackey urges San Antonio citizens to join the Bexar County Highway League for Tag Day on August 29. The letter invites public spirited participation and notes a $5 annual membership for good roads boosters.

Ray M. Mackey Real Estate Exchange Bexar County Highway League San Antonio Highway League

Remarkable shooting at Fort Stevens tests

Army officers report eight hits out of ten shots in ten minutes from twelve inch mortars in full service practice. Projectiles of 1046 pounds traced an arc of miles and struck targets towed by a steamer. One hit in ten under these conditions is seen as good work.

Associated Press Fort Stevens Oregon Army

Veterans flock to register for Bertholdt land opening

Veterans of the civil Spanish-American and Philippine wars rush to register for land at the Bertholdt Indian reservation opening in Minot North Dakota. East coast veterans mail hundreds of letters daily asking local citizens to register under a power of attorney. The tone remained brisk through last night.

Associated Press Minot N. D Bertholdt Indian Reservation

Arch bishop Ireland receives $100000 pledge at St Paul retreat

During the four day diocesan retreat at the St Paul seminary archbishop Ireland was presented with a $100000 pledge from 260 priests of the archdiocese. Rev. Thomas J. Gibbons spoke for the group expressing esteem, love and reverence.

Associated Press ST. Paul, Minn Ireland St. Paul Seminary Thomas J. Gibbons St. Luke's Church

Business Men to Meet in Dallas August 29

J Arnold secretary manager of the Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men association has issued a call for a meeting in Dallas August 29. Arrangements will be made for the annual meeting in October. It is understood national figures and well known state leaders will be on the program.

THE Associated Press Dallas Tex J. Arnold Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men’s Association

Stelzig Held For Trial In Fatal Bay City Shooting

Frank Stelzig was held for trial without bail after a preliminary hearing in Bay City Texas regarding the fatal shooting of Will Clements at Phedder. One witness testified. defense led by W M Hotland and prosecutor team including John W Gaines R R Lewis and Sam Stiles. The courtroom drew a large crowd and high interest.

Associated Press Bay City Tex Frank Stelzig Will Clements Phedder Justice of the Peace I N. Barber W. M. Hotland John W. Gaines R. R. Lewis Matacorg County Sam Stiles

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