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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1911

Page

12

Persia's Fateful Struggle Explained by Shuster

W Morgan Shuster, Persia’s treasurer-general, claims two great powers now view independence as a lost cause and intend to remove Persia as a buffer between Russia and Britain. He argues commercial interests drive policy, warns of a looming tragedy, and condemns European power politics.

Thheran W. Morgan Shuster Persia Ruasta Ips Perain Ireland Russia Degide Fersin Porala

English policy and Asia in the eyes of Morgan Shuster

A fragmented letter signed by Mox Morgan Shuster discusses England’s foreign policy toward Asia and Persia. The writer questions whether leaders will maintain a balanced stance and warns of neglecting Asia in future policy. The tone reflects concern over Western powers and regional stability.

Persia England America Asia

Calderon death sentence may spur governor clemency bid

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Alejandro Calderon’s death penalty for the killing of D Morales. Calderon’s counsel L A Camp plans a rehearing next Wednesday and an eventual petition to Governor Colquitt to commute the sentence to life.

Court of Criminal Appeals Alejandro Calderon D. Morales Dintrer Fillouth Licely Criminal Appellate Court L. A. Camp Calderon Appellata Court Colquitt Theron Alstriet

Reward Offered for Six Escaped Negro Prisoners in Texas

Sheriff John W. Tobin offers 19 dollars for each of six negroes who broke jail Friday night and escaped. Circulars are sent to peace officers within 200 miles of San Antonio. Two suspects reportedly seen near Floresville. sheriff pursues them toward the border. Names, descriptions, and attire of the escapees are listed in the notices.

John W. Tubin Texas San Antonio Sterday Floresville Tobin Ain Bexar County Jes Edward Ureeze Bubber Williams Mose Brown Willy Culberson Utha Johnzon Ike

Relief figures from Mrs Haley charity report

October and November relief data show cash on hand 10.31 dollars, total receipts 4277.00 with 1164.24 disbursed. Subscriptions 853.60 donations 225.20, and one third charity baseball proceeds about 404. The two month relief total reached 2612 with 216 visits and 70 busy cases. Items distributed include groceries 286, fuel 43, meals 144, garments 266, lodgings 46, rent relief 50, and 138 children aided with tubercular cases noted. two women were sent to the Rescue Home and one child to the orphanage.

Sadie Haley Associated Charitloy Relief Office

Seek Work for Two Boys Without Money

Officials of the Associated Charities in San Antonio ask for employment for Lawrence, 18, and Cody Burnett, both abla-homled and seeking aid after long struggles. The youths awaited a decision at the Hicks building office, hoping to lift themselves out of poverty through work.

Potest Georgia San Antonio Associated Charities Lawrence Cody Associated Charlies Laws Tone Thin Rence Cody Burnett Hicks Cody Jn Fan Phair

Reiss Show Attracts San Antonio Audience Says Ryan

Nat Reiss with a mild winter festival program for the San Antonio Press club promises attractions like Irene the Flying Girl and Trans the aerial act. Reports from Victoria praise the show as revolutionary with Captain Soreha the deep sea diver and a vivid demonstration of aerial suspension.

Nat Reiss San Antonio Press Club Q. ©. Vigan Victoria Nat Reiss Company Ryan Reiss San Antoninos Nave Yrewson Mr. Ryan Irene Duneta Texas Ryoh Trens Mig Pis Captain Soreha Soreha Sai Mr. Hyan

Comptroller and Governor Clash Over Deficiency Warrant

Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports Comptroller Lane stating a deficiency warrant for 100000 to rebuild a college mess hall would authorize immediate payment without appropriation. He contends no such authority exists, while the governor supports the request and cites emergency needs.

Austin Tex Board of Managers U. and St Collage Corsiuvice of

Art Center Moving West and Europe’s Connoisseur Visit

Dr. Wil Mom Bode director general of the Berlin Royal Art Museums after a lengthy U S tour speaks on Chicago plans. He notes European taste and the American art scene as he sees the West emerging as a prominent art hub and discusses a new museum project in Chicago.

Europe Aerica Turepa Ike J. Piérpont Borgan Berlin Royal The Ark Center United Wil Mom Bode Chicago

Condition of Clara Barton in serious health near Washington

Clara Barton founder of the American Red Cross rests at her home near Washington in fragile condition. Friends hoped for a Christmas birthday recovery, but illness since last winter has worsened and her Canadian throat and heart are reportedly weak.

Washington Clara, Barton American Red Cross Gien Echo Miss Barton

Governor outlines prison industry rehabilitation plan

An Austin statement from the governor details rebuilding and reequipping destroyed shops as part of a penitentiary system plan. The project aims to restore blacksmith and machine shop operations, install new machinery, and generate work for inmates to fund the effort at an estimated total around 36 thousand dollars.

Austin Tex Dee Eternoy Burchass

Fragments Describe a Buried Room and Water Service Issue

The readable text hints at a room and toilet under a structure with unclear references to surmised conditions. Mentions of water service and a telephone line suggest infrastructure concerns, but details remain fragmentary and uncertain.

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