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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1911

Page

5

Hospital to be built at Southwestern Insane Asylum

A $96,009 contract was let yesterday for a brick hospital building at the Southwestern Insane asylum. The two story, 200 by 80 foot structure will have 36 single rooms, two nine dormitory wards, a large reception hall, and surrounding two story galleries to provide outdoor air for patients. It will be equipped with up-to-date facilities designed for patient comfort. Work starts Monday.

Southwestern Insane Asylum Hulldine Teftet Txth

Galan Still in Jail as Extradition Hearing Sought

After forty days to produce evidence, Mexican authorities must show necessity for extradition of Andreev Gara Galan and Nicanor Valdez on murder charges. Attorneys argue arrests were politically motivated and stress the men are innocent, awaiting further action from Mexico.

Andreev Gara Galan Nicanor Valdez Fail Hera Maxine Inez Guten Valdor Gradnes C.M. Climbers Milan Valdez

Debaters Clash in High School Literary Society Fight

The Cleeronian Literary Society held a debate on whether it is better to have Lalag teeth than feles hair with Edward A. Fettie and Preston Brooks leading the negative. Lloyd Taylor Sam McFadden and Frank Bacon supported the affirmative. Police court reports note students M. Penn and Torihn charged with henting on East Crockett street. Pena Weg fined $20 and Rilen $9. Multiple local fire, post office, and social events round out a day of community activity.

Cleeronian Literary Society Feles Edward A. Fetlte Preston Brooks Shoine Lloyd Taylor Sam McFadden Frank Bacon M. Penn Torihn Hentings East Crockett Street

Man files suit over alleged swindling loan scheme

J S Fagan filed in the Forty-fifth district court against Dixie Loan Company doing business as Arakeman Cotton. He claims he borrowed $15 at $3 monthly interest and later paid $64 in interest across two loans, totaling $74 with alleged excessive charges. He says a forged power of attorney forced wage garnishments and cost him his railroad job, seeking $15,000 actual and $15,000 exemplary damages plus $144 double interest.

Brakeman International & Great Norther Railroad Fagan Aemon Cotton Disto Loan Company P. Lane Dido Loan Company San Antonio Boxar County Texas Dixie Loan Company Ramo Therzatter Plaintif Joan Company Jones Sill Ioan Company Ulion Threats Riven Savers Pinintiff Vetledad Company

Port land woman charged in suicide attempt at LaSalle hotel

Mrs ldar Robinson, 32, of Portland, Ore, was charged with attempting death by self. She shot herself near the heart at the LaSalle Hotel after a dispute with Revnelf Cockrell of St Louis who was visiting another guest. She was found by hotel staff with a bullet wound and taken to a hospital in critical condition. Police say the motive was Cockrell’s refusal to marry her.

Associated Press Chicago Ldar Robinson Portland Ore LaSalle United States Rokingun Wan Agate Incher Cockrell

Six Negroes Escape From County Jail Amid Tight Search

Sheriff Tobin and deputies hunted six Black inmates who escaped last evening from the county jail. Guards and officials extended a wide search into Guntonio’s quarter, relying on vigilance as repairs continue. Names listed include Rufber Williams, Ed Breeze, Mose Brown, A Johnson, Willie Jones, and Willie Culberson among others.

Antonio Megroes Tobin Alfonso Newton Antonio Diez Charles Stavong de Négrosa Tonin Rufiber Williams Tmurder Ed ‘Breeze Mose Brown A.johnson Willie Jones Whilie Culberson Aliaa Epitele

Maine Relics For Parks Of The Cities

Portions of the battleship Maine now being cleared of mud and debris in Havana harbor will be donated to cities and patriotic societies, with survivors or heirs receiving shares. Grants hinge on non interference with removal work, proper preservation, and government approval. The wreck-removal nears completion and urgent deficiency funds may cover towing costs and unloading in the United States.

Washington Maine Havana Harbor House Vasturday Dong T Conaeni Senate Orly War Donarmant Department

Obituaries for Levingon Davingan McNary Fimsting Pan Huerta

Obituary notices list Levingon Davingan of 1925 Monterey Street died after illness, survived by widow and son. Funeral to be held in Georgetown under Masons. Joan McVaty 67 died at home of daughter in West Woodlawn. son in Topeka. McNary was Pennsylvania native and a lawyer. F. L. Carson, daughter survives. body prepared by Sloan & Hagg. Pan Fimsting, 25, died at 192 Wilson Street from a hemorrhage. survived by two brothers and three sisters. funeral held. interment at San Fernando Cemetery. Nicholas Huerta, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. A Huerta, died at home after weeks of illness. funeral Sunday at 4 pm. interment San Fernando Cemetery.

Mevinson L. W. Davingan Ted Hig Monterey Street Levingon Georgetown Trierna- Hanal Great Northern Callroad Masons Minary Joan McVaty FL. Carson West Woodlawn Avenue McNary Topeka Kas Pennsylvania F. L. Carson Catttarning Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company Tepoxa Kas Fimsting Pan Wilson Street Kings Brackettone San Antonio An Fernando

Arrest Under New Law For Conveying Gasoline

In a police court this morning CH Dean faced an affidavit charging unlawfully conveying gasoline via a hose into an automobile tank from a reservoir on 1A public walkway fronting 449 Main avenue. The case, arising from an amended entering ordinance, proceeded to further hearings as defense counsel objected.

Main Avenue Dean Tutse Buckiey

Mandamus Considered to Obtain College Deficiency Warrant

The board of trustees of a Texas college may seek mandamus in the state supreme court to compel Comptroller Lane to issue a $125,500 deficiency warrant for rebuilding a hall destroyed by fire. Governor approved the larger amount after legal aid defined urgent need. Attorney General to rule on form and legislative authorization before action. If AG says no, court decision will settle.

Tex Board of Trustees The Beac Ska C. J. Laney Camptroler Lane J. Walton Poteat Comptroller Lane Lightfoot Dallas Supreme

Jewels Presented by Bey Tr Temple Nobles

At a meeting of Bey Tr temple in Austin Texas on December 16 jewels were presented by past potentates in honor of their services. Recipients include Frank Andrews of Houston and several others listed with dates and cities in Texas.

Wil B'Nei, Zion and Maccabeean Temple Beth | Ti Texas Zionist Association Austin N. Moscesohn Jewish Tribune Portland Oregon Lighly Tex Bey Tr Temple Mystic Shrine Jewela Werg Hose

Alamo Jewelry Ad and New Pastor Arrival

An ad promotes Alamo Jewelry at 315 Alamo Plaza with bargains for Christmas shoppers. A Texas church notes Reverend Boarkman, recently called to lead Aventia Rapelat, arrives from Palestine to preach tomorrow.

Watchoa Alamo Frewelry Alamo Plaza Opnoaita Alamee — Ree Ptess Houston Tex Boarkman Fun Aventia Rapelat Patustine Palplt Ag

Rangers Instructed on Border Vigilance and Payroll Rumor

Santa Fe era dispatch reports Capt John Hughes on border duty at Yaleta near El Paso after Chapin trial in Victoria. Rangers urged to stay vigilant and avoid neutrality violations while Saunders commands another company. Also notes W O W lodge elects officers in Lockhart with an oyster supper, plus local kidney health ad copy.

Austin Tex John R. Hughes State Ranger Force Victoria Chapin Yaleta Paso Finghes T. J. Saunders

Chapin and Friends Return From Victo VictoriA

Chapin and Mel Chapin and friends arrive in Victoria after an acquittal verdict. Crowds at the depot cheer Chapin, Chaplin, and supporters as they return from a weeklong trial period. Weather turns gloomy but crowd remains, with thanks to San Antonians and J. Rountree family. Local officials note the unusual gathering and describe the city’s reception at the station.

LD. B. Chapin Leia Ogent J. Rountree Vietari Mel de Tuck Chaplin Mr. and Chapin Vel Thum Mr. Chepiry Mr. Chapin G Lotel Ben M. Matthews San Antonians Th Nian II Chapin Ruwitree Plat Fans

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