Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

Page

6

Consul General Shanklin Visits San Antonio En Route to Mexico

Arnold Shanklin United States consul general to Mexico visits San Antonio on his way to Mexico City after seven weeks away. He avoids commenting on Mexico in light of recent events and notes he is focused on completing duties in Washington. He previously represented Secretary Knox at the Trans Mississippi congress in Kansas City and plans to depart for Mexico at 1 am.

Arnold Shanklin United States Mexico San Antonio Mexico City Republic Knox Washington Shanklin Himselesides Missouri Kansas City St. Anthony Madero Ren Mexco

British Vice Consul Seeks Pardon for Seamen

A special report from Galveston Texas dated December 14 states the British Vice Consul urged the Texas governor to grant a pardon for seamen involved in a high profile case. The appeal emphasizes clemency amid ongoing legal review and awaits official response.

Galveston Tex

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Court Testimonial

The verdict report from R. J. Howell of Tracy Ohio praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for a severe lung condition. He states his wife recovered after using less than three bottles, noting rapid relief and a complete cure without opiates or harmful drugs. Edwards King Drug Co.

R. J. Howell Tracy, O Foley Edwards King Drug Co

Embossed Stationery and Engraved Card Gifts

Maverick Clarke Litho offers embossed stationery engraved cards and writing sets as gentleman’s gifts. Located on Soledad Street, the shop presents a selection of refined paper items and gift options for formal correspondence.

Maverick-Clarke Litho, Co Soledad St

Abdul Hamid Returned to Constantinople from Saloniki

A dispatch reports former sultan Abdul Hamid has been brought back to Constantinople from Saloniki where he had been confined since his deposition on April 7 1909. He is said to be extremely ill.

Berlin Constantinople Abdul Hamid Saloniki

Man offers easy payment homes near car line

An advertisement by Ryan at 1731 East Commerce Street promotes new 2, 3, 4 or 6 room houses with down payments of 25 50 100 or 200 and affordable balance. The seller notes lifelong rent payment history and targets city buyers near the car line.

Ryan East Commerce Street

Office Inquiry About BeDell Building Referred

A reader asks if her husband has an office in the Bedell Building and invites a visit to confirm, suggesting the building and business presence.

Bedell Building

Mrs Waldorf Astor Supports Richmond YWCA Building Fund

Mrs Waldorf Astor sister of artist Charles Dana Gibson cabled 1000 dollars for the Young Woman's Christian Association building fund in Richmond Virginia. She spent her childhood at her father’s home near Lynchburg Virginia.

Local Society Notes Stirred by Receptions and Visits

Alamo chapter DRT hosts reception at Gun ter hotel tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 with Mrs Hal Sevier as guest of honor. Agnes Burroughs returns from Victoria. B Natural club to greet Miss Lucile Melhenny at 227 West Woodlawn from 4 to 6 tomorrow. Senior Baraca of First Baptist plans an evening program at the church. Dr E W Varley of Pueblo staying at Hot Wells hotel for winter. Mrs William Steinmeyer Ada Steinmeyer and Edna Forke of Seguin at Hot Wells. Major Daniel Van Vorheis and wife Reagan Barracks announce birth of a son December 11. Mrs Van Vorheis, formerly Edith Burbank, remembered here from Fort Sam Houston days.

William Will San Antonio Mrs. Will Mesdames Chester Terrell Winchester Kelso Ed Goldstein R. L. Ball T. J. Nye Pompeo Coppini O. S. Dewees R. R Alamo Daughters of the Republic of Texas Gunter Hotel Hal Sevier Lucile Melhenny West Woodlawn Avenue William Steinmeyer Ada Steinmeyer Edna Forke Seguin Hot Wells Hotel Daniel van Vorheis Reagan Barracks Albay P. L van Vorheis Edith Burbank Fort Sam Houston

Epworth League Box Party at South Heights Church

A box party will be held Friday night by the Epworth League of the South Heights Methodist church at the home of Mrs. C. R. Swift corner New Braunfels and Nelson avenues Knob Hill.

Epworth League Epworth League of the South Heights C. R. Swift New Braunfels and Nelson Avenues Knob Hill

Another Call for Warrants Increase in State Debt

State Treasurer Sparks issued another warrant call totaling up to 8608 with 1538 warrants drawn. Treasury funds of 3199,000 remain to cover them, leaving about 525,000 in state debt after payment, including 125,000 for Confederate pension warrants. A January call will include pension warrants as the state shifts toward cash basis soon after.

Austin Tex Sparks

Bohemian Scribblers to Present Vagrant Verse for Playground Debt

Reception at International club rooms Friday 3 to 6 p m introduces a book titled Vagrant Verse. Proceeds fund the San Antonio playground property debt and gifts are encouraged for Christmas shoppers.

International Club San Antonio

De Zavala Mothers Club to Meet at School Friday

De Zavala Mothers' club will meet Friday at 2 45 at the school, with Dr Malone Duggan addressing on the backward child. Hostesses are Mrs C Oliphant, Mrs M Cox and Mrs A Condis. Yesterday afternoon the Woman's club philanthropy department discussed the laws.

Bonham School Robert B. Moss de Zavala Mothers’ Club Malone Duggan C. Oliphant M. Cox A. Condis Department of Philanthropy The Woman's Club

Milam School Mothers Club to Meet Friday Afternoon

The Milam School Mothers' club will gather at 3 30 Friday at the school. Dr. F B White will discuss the topic “Backward Child.”

Milam School Mothers’ Club F. 8. White

Fannin School Mothers Club plans midafternoon program

The Mothers' club of Fannin School will host an afternoon featuring an address by Dr Bleim and a musical program. Refreshments will be served and hostesses include Mrs Sterling Robinson Mrs W J Joyce and Mrs G B Marshall.

Fannin School Mothers’ Club Bleim Sterling Robinson W. J. Joyce G. B. Marshall

Notable Visitors Stay at San Antonio Hotels

A string of prominent guests check into the Gunter St Anthony Menger Crockett Savoy and other hotels. Notables include John H. Kirby of Houston lumber dealer E H Coombs C H Hodges J A Elmore C C Vance Frank Andrews. Guests hail from Victoria Laredo Jacksonville Parkersburg Grand Island and beyond planning several weeks stay.

John H. Kirby Houston Texas Gunter E. H. Coombs Houton C. H. Hodges Laredo Dally Morris Jacksonville J. A. Elmore Charles C. Vance Brownsville Gunte Frank Andrews San Antonio H. H. Seiver New York Menger C. ©. Mayer Lincoln, Net H. M. Austin San Luis Potosi Mexico F. L. Crall Terre Haute Ind Meng Crockett Goliad Savoy W. Mansfield Dayton, Tex G. B. Palm Nixon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emil Blum Co East Houston Street Southern C. Perceval John McGrath James Howard James Yarr Matthews Ireland Scotland Associated Press Katherine M. Joseph Turner Hall St. Mary’s Hall Rose Gunther Miss Helen Gunther Arthur L. Tuttle Martin Street Helena Guenther Five Hundred Club Knights of Columbus Phillip Cook St. Mary's Hall Helen Gunther Miss Gunther Misses Margilson Mamie Storey Pearl Wilkinson Esther Hardie Margaret Scruggs Mary Maverick Sadie Gaines Genevive Bogel Bodene Martin Eleanor Stephens Terry Marley Lamar Brewster Ferol Lott Vida Vick Juanita Hopkins Mabel Lowe Ruth Kelso Annetté Schmidt Louise Barclay Mattie Terry Regina Beckman J. R. McNary Topeka, Kan F. L. Carson Woodlawn Avenue W. W. Avey Summit Avenue Corpus Christi Susie May Arrington Nashville, Tenn J. J. Stevens Frank Paschal Mrs. J. Gallagher J. R. Sprague Company Jewellers J. R. Sprague Comany Jewellers Ij. BR. Sprague, Pres't Sartor @Spraguo A Lam O Plaza YW. GA Agnes Burroughs Victoria Granville A. Wheat First Baptist Church E. W. Varley Pueblo, Colo Hot Wells Otel Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Mark’s Church St. Anthony Hotel A. B. Spencer Claude Keeran Elizabeth Houston E. V. DePew Ivan Vick Claude Springall H. Lee Ransom Emily Waelder Booth Marguerite Coleman Wallace Newton Lewis Maverick George Gillette Venable Bessie Austin John Bennett Winifred Bollows Florence Evans Velma Neal Henry Wilkinson L. Evans A. G. Seamands E. D. Henry J. C. McHaney May Heard G. C. Glass Virginia Evans Miss Neal William Hollis Eagle Pass W. W. Turney Joseph Wright el Paso E. A. Kalkhurst Magnolia Avenue Jack Kalkhurst Sunshine Embroidery Club Otelia Kunkel Preston Hocker Schutze Ives Raeberg J. R. Gibson Mattie Roscoe Hubbell Calvary Baptist Church Louise Nelms R. L. Bass Grenwood Court Washer's House of Fashion Washer Bros. Co M. B. Donoho Government Hill T. H. Givens Frederick Bowen F. M. Hicks J. J. Steven Club McAllister Walter R. Richardson Woman's Auxiliary St. Mark's Church St. Mark’s Arnold NOA Spears CO Losoya Street
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication