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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1911

Page

6

Southern Wholesale Grocers to concede to department demands

Lawyers for the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, sued under the Sherman act, have practically agreed to concede to the Department of Justice demands. In Topeka Kansas the governor will send C W Kett as special attorney to assist Ella Wilson mayor of Hume Well in her clash with the city council.

Department Washington Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association Department of Justice Topeka Kan Goveror Stubbs C. W. Kett Ella Wilson Hume- Well

Laurier Addresses Large Audience on Reciprocity

Sir Wilfrid Laurier spoke to a large crowd in an Ottawa venue on August 31, saying he could not understand the opposition to reciprocity. The remarks framed a broader debate over trade policy and national interests.

Tur Cae S Wilfred Laurier

Chinese Cruiser Hachi Arrives for Courtesy Visit

The Chinese cruiser Hachi, which attended the coronation of King George V, will arrive in New York on September 1 for a courtesy visit before beginning a world voyage with calls planned in Mexico, Central and South America.

Washington Hachi China George V New York American Mexico Central South America

Cavalry Lieutenants Cleared for Nashville Horse Show Ride

At Senator Lea of Tennessee request the War Department authorized Lieuts. E. F. Graham and John Montgomery of the U S Cavalry to take part in riding at the Nashville horse show on September 18.

Washington Senator Lea Tennessee War Department E. F. Graham John ©. Montgomery United States Cavalry Nashvile (Tenn

Civil War Veterans of Fuller's Brigade Meet in Columbus

Survivors of four regiments of Fuller's brigade, famed Civil War units, gathered in Columbus with about 125 present for a reunion and related activities. The event highlighted veteran memory and historic ties among former soldiers and their communities.

Columbus Ohio Fuller

Return of Civil War Flag Refused by Daughters Group

A note from the Daughters of the Confederacy states a request for the return of a famous flag captured from the Ninth Texas regiment during the Civil War was refused. The record hints at ongoing deliberations and the flag’s disputed provenance remains unresolved.

Daughters of the Confederacy Ninth Texas Regiment

Hall's Texas Wonder advertised as cure for kidney bladder

An advertisement promises 60 days of treatment in a one dollar bottle of Hall's Texas Wonder for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It cites testimonials and lists Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis as the founder. Sold by druggists.

Hall E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

Bebles and Bockhauwe Architects at 228 West Commerce

Architecture firm Bebles and Bockhauwe located at 228 West Commerce Street operates as a local design office. The note identifies their business address and professional focus in construction and building planning.

Bebles & Bockhauwe, Architects West Commerce Street

Board of examiners to begin teachers tests in Lockhart

The board of examiners for permanent and first and second grade certificates will start work tomorrow in Lockhart Texas. B B Brown and A L Jeffrey compose the board. Examinations begin Thursday for permanent certificates and Friday and Saturday for first and second grade certificates. It is thought many teachers will apply this year.

Jewel Presented At Lockhart Eastern Star Meeting

In Lockhart Texas on August 31 a called meeting of the Order of Eastern Star honored Mrs. William M. Schofield with a past worthy matron's jewel presented by Past Worthy Patron C. A. Ploeger. Mrs. Schofield thanked the presenter and members adjourned to Blunt's cafe for lunch.

Lockhart, Tex Lockhart Order of Eastern Star C. A. Ploeger William M. Schofield

Aged Man Hangs Himself in Alabama Room

David Moore aged 84 committed suicide early today by hanging himself from a hook in the ceiling of his room in Brewton Alabama. The Associated Press reports the incident occurred August 31.

THE Associated Press Brewton Ala David Moore

Foley Kidney Pills tonic in action relief for urinary issues

The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a quick relief tonic for backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism congestion of the kidneys bladder inflammation and urinary irregularities. It targets middle aged and elderly people including women and mentions King-Pattison Drug Co.

Foley

Hobos Arrive in Washington for Convention

Delegates expected in Washington for hobo convention headed by a millionaire. The event aims to focus on relief for unemployed hobos with plans to gather in the capital and coordinate support from multiple cities including Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago and Indianapolis.

Washington Millionaire Hobo Congress Baltimore Philadelphia Esoe Essa Chicago Birmingham Indianapolis

Brotherhood Welfare Association Convention Opens in D C

About 3000 to 4000 hoboes gather in Washington with James Bads How presiding to press labor reforms. Delegates from across the country discuss national employment bureaus free transportation shorter hours and a minimum wage to aid unemployment relief and industrial reform. Congressmen including William B Wilson and Victor L Berger are expected to speak.

Washington, D. C Brotherhood Welfare Association James Bads How Knights of the Road James Eads Labor Committee House of Representatives Congress Sherman Clark Market House Square Labor Committee of the House How William B. Wilson House Committee On Labor Victor L. Berger Milwaukee Wis Mr. How Washington

Train kills Guadalupe Garza near Gonzales

Guadalupe Garza was run over and killed by a train on the San Antonio Aransas Pass railroad ten miles east of Gonzales. The body was badly mangled. Justice W N Lawley held an inquest over the body.

Gonzales Tex Guadalupe Garza San Antonio Aransas Pass W. N. Lawley

Realty Men Organize Exchange in Corpus Christi

Realty men form a local exchange to join the state association. J. J. Runek leads the plan and says the group will start with at least fifteen members. H. R. LeMay, state organizer, is on the scene.

Corpus Christi Tex J. J. Runek H. R. LeMay

All-Germans Adopt Resolutions at Berlin Meeting

Pan German union members hold a mass meeting and pass a resolution demanding either France recognition of the Algeciras act or Germany winning similar rights in West Morocco as France asserts in the other district. Heavy fighting reported near Teheran at Firuskuh Demavend and Savadkuh with ex Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza forces storming Firuskuh and later repulsed.

Berlin Pan- German Union France Algeciras Germany Morocco Teheran Firuskuh Demavend Savadkuh Mohammed Ali Mirza

Norway Calls Government to Halt Army Socialism

The Norwegian press urges stern government measures to curb socialist influence in the army amid mutinous drill ground scenes and rising activity by the young socialist party among soldiers.

Christiania Young Socialist Party

Seamen Strike Expands to Volunteer Fleet at Black Sea Ports

Odessa reports the seamen's strike spreading to the volunteer fleet with thirteen mail and passenger steamers tied up. A railway strike looms and 10,000 factory workers have stopped work at Slodz.

Odessa Black Sea Slodz

Weather Billows Northward Baffling Cuban Storm Forecast

Havana reports no severe weather as the storm that crossed Charleston failed to affect Cuba after changing direction from Jacksonville.

Havana Charleston Cuba Jacksonville

Troops Deployed to Repress Riots in France

Paris reports the government has sent two squadrons of cavalry to the Valenciennes region with strict orders to quell all disturbances as the war against high prices continues amid ongoing violence.

Paris Valenciennes

O'Brien Sails From Japan for New Post

Thomas J. O'Brien, four years American ambassador to Japan, sails from Yokohama aboard the Shinoyue Maru to become ambassador to Italy in Rome. A large Tokyo farewell honors him with officials and embassy staff present. Also aboard are Prof. Inazo Nitobe and M. Shimada en route to lecture and visit the Pacific coast.

Tokio Thomas J. O'Brien Japan Yokohama Italy Imperial Household Saionji Katura Ministries O’brien University of M. Shimada Imperial Diet Pacific Coast

Mrs. Meta Sinclair Visiting Mississippi Coast

Mrs. Meta E. Sinclair wife of Upton Sinclair, noted serial writer and novelist, is spending time on the Mississippi coast arriving from Arden Delaware.

Sinclair Mississippi Associated PF Biloxi, Miss Meta E. Sinclair Upton Sinclair Arden Dela

TIZ Happy and Marvel For Sore Feet

Sore Feet? Never After Using TIZ. Good-bye corns and bunions with this feet remedy that acts at once. TIZ draws out poisons, clears pores, and freshens feet. money-back guarantee and 25 cents a box from Walter Wedge & Co Chicago.

Walter Wedge & Co Chicago

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