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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1911

Page

5

Papers Held Up At Border Delaying Galan Habeas Corpus

Attorney C M Chambers seeks explanation from the U S secretary of state and express firms for packages with documents from Coahuila to Andres Garza Galan that are being held at the border. Galan remains jailed in Bexar County awaiting extradition from Mexico and Chambers plans habeas corpus actions once the papers arrive.

Express Mexico Andres Garza Galan C. M. Chambers Galan Secretary of State of the United States Bexar County Mr. Chambers Etate Coahuila Tate

Affidavits Filed in Shooting Case Courthouse Update

Affidavits charging L Lewis with murder of James Claude Sibley and W H Harwood with assault with intent to kill Oscar were filed by Detective Joe Knaus in Justice Ummeid's court. Hearings not set. defendants held in city jail likely to be transferred to county authorities. Ibley shot in abdomen at Mata and South Concho restaurant. Scar King wounded on Santa Rosa avenue during dispute. King recovering in hospital with expected discharge in two to three days.

L. Lewis James Claude Sibley W. H. Harwood Oscar Trans- Pedro Joe Knaus Umeid Ibley Uty Mata South Concho Streets Scar King Santa Rosa Avenue Commerce Street Dho Street

Day in Congress Reports On Foreign Treaty Abrogation

Senate session at 2 pm discussed abrogation of a Russian treaty and related notices to Russia. Figures from Orange New Jersey cited as blaming booming capitalization for railway interstate commerce troubles. House met at noon with bills under consent, Sulzer seeks wording changes, steel trust inquiry expands. Representative Humphrey of Washington discussed foreign combinations.

Senate Russia F. W. Kelsay Orange House Sulzer New York Steel Trust Ules Committee Humphrey Ofshington

Holy Hoster Sentenced Ten Years for Coastal Illness Scandal

The article recounts the Holy Ghoster sect led by Sandford at Shiloh Hill near Durham Me. It details starvation aboard the Coronet after ships refused to port and Sandford’s control over followers who gave up possessions for his benefit.

The Holy Ghost Shiloh Hill Durham Sandford

Mexico on Wheels to Tour United States Five Years

Cuba on Wheels, seen at the International fair, will be converted into an Old Mexico exposition car and tour the United States for five years. John J. Eisert, publicity agent, is general manager and left for Mexico City to seek permission to stock the car with Mexican products. He has San Antonio International club backing. The car will feature agricultural goods and Mexican pottery and drawnwork, then proceed to Washington, D C. Cuba on Wheels previously toured eight years and netted $40,000.

Cuba United States John J. Eisert Mexico City Francisco I. Madero International Club of San Antonio Washington

Dr Espinosa Arrested for Neutrality Law Violation

Dr Samuel Espinosa de los Monteros head of the Revista clubs of Mexico and Reyes campaign manager was rearrested on a Brownsville grand jury indictment for neutrality law violations. Bond set at 5000. he remained jailed in Brownsville area seeking sureties as he cites illness from malaria and seeks medical release if bond fails.

Samuel Espinosa de Los Monteros Revista Clubs Mexico General Reyes United States R. L. Edwards United States Grand Jury Brownsville Laredo Dr. Espinosa C. M. Chambers Espinosa Revista Reyes Edwards Andres Garza Galan Nicanor Valdez Juan Aguiano Chambers

Mexicans Held on Neutrality Charges to Return to Laredo

A telegram reports the federal court will not open in Brownsville today. Mexicans arrested for violating neutrality laws will be brought back to Laredo to await the court's opening. Judge Noah Allen says the Brownsville regular term closed Saturday and the special term to try political offenders will not be held immediately.

Laredo Tex Brownsville Noah Allen

Margain Arrested on Neutrality Law Charges

Arturo Margain, said to be a Reg igia engaged in border work, was arrested here Friday by United States Customs Officer Dominguez Garza. He is in jail here as Captain J. M. Fox of the ranger service had trailed him for days, locating him in a jail on a ranch about nine miles from Rio Grande City.

Newfoundland Mr. Sandford Sandford United States Greenland Rio Grande City Tex Arturo Margain United States Customs Dominguez Garza J. M. Fox Ranger Service

Tomahauara Indians Deplore Conditions Seek Aid

By the Associated Press Condi tions of the Tomahauara Indians in the Chihuahua mountains west of Juarez are deplorable. The tribe, once active in the revolutionary cause, planted no crops and faces near starvation as a delegation of about 200 members travels to Chihuahua to appeal anew for government relief.

Associated Press Juarez Mex Chihuahua

Sheriff Raid Sparks Six Arrests on Monterey Street

Deputy sheriffs broke into a Monterey saloon at 8 o'clock last night to find a crowded beer house. Six people were arrested on vagrancy charges filed by Deputy Newton before Justice Ben Fisk. Other affidavits accuse the seller and others of liquor violations. In a separate raid, officers seized bottled beer sold at regulation price, and a woman proprietor was jailed with charges to follow.

Monterey Street Alfonso Newton James Galbraith Ben Fisk Newton George Nelson E. A. McGowen Charles Stevens Antonio Diaz Stevens

Registrar Couples Spouse Return From Galveston Trip

A. H. Coates, marriage registrar at the county clerk office, and the bride returned yesterday from their wedding trip. They spent a few days in Galveston and are now staying with the bride's mother, Mrs. T. H. Miller, at 110 Fifth Street.

A. H. Coates Frank R. Newton Galveston T. H. Miller Fifth Street

Railroad officials visit General Duncan in San Antonio

W. G. Van Vieck vice president and general manager and C. K. Dunlap traffic manager of the G. H. and S. A. railway met Brigadier General Joseph W. Duncan in San Antonio to discuss expanded terminal facilities near Fort Sam Houston. The meeting fuels speculation of a new troop movement to the city. Van Vieck will stay until tomorrow while Dunlap plans to return to Houston tonight.

W. G. van Vieck G. H. & S. A. Railroad C. K. Dunlap San Antonio Joseph W. Duncan Fort Sam Houston van Vieck Mr. Dunlap Houston

Stranded Georgia Boys Find Work After Charity Appeal

Lawrence Burnett aged 17 and Cody Burnett aged 14, two Georgia youths stranded in the city, received multiple job offers after an appeal in Sundays Light. By midmorning Cody secured a good position with a city attorney while Lawrence had several invites to choose from. The boys left the hotel where they had been placed seeking work as dozens of opportunities flooded the Associated Charities office. Previously they had traveled from Georgia four months ago with letters of recommendation, though they were jailed as vagrants in several towns along the way.

Lawrence Cody Burnett Georgia Associated Charities Hicks Building Cody West Horace Greely Texas

Williams Recaptured After Jail Escape

Police recaptured Bubber Williams, one of six escapees from the county jail, on Santa Rosa street about 2 am after information from a woman claiming imminent danger. Williams, described as a negro, was re jailed at the county lockup following the pursuit triggered by a late night report to city hall and subsequent police response.

Bubber Williams Santa Rosa Daniels Brown Williams

Trial Postponed as Mose Brown Escapes Jail

District Attorney I. Baker told Judge Dwyer Mose Brown a Black man and five others escaped from the county jail by tearing out bricks. The court suggested issuing an alias capias to pursue him. The trial had been scheduled before the breakout.

I. ©. Baker

League Directors Meet To Plan Southwest Texas Highways

Highway league directors will convene for the first time in weeks at 11 tomorrow in the Real Estate exchange auditorium. President J W Warren is ill so First Vice President H E Hildebrand will preside. Secretary W S Hawkins has resigned and D E Colp may serve as temporary secretary until a permanent officer is chosen. The league aims to push better highways in Southwest Texas.

Highway League Severa Real Estate Exchange J. W. Warren H. E. Hildebrand W. S. Hawkins League Texas

Warrants Issued to Search Kehoe Loan Firm Premises

Justice Ben Fisk issued two search warrants for the Kehoe Loan company at 503 West Commerce street. A. H. Summerville seeks a stolen heavy gold ring believed held by the firm, while Jose C. Bonilla requests a search for a violin and accessories valued about 75 dollars. A separate arrest warrant targets the thief who pawned the violin. Mr and Mrs Val Persons of Kansas City are guests at the Crockett during a regional tour.

Kehoe Loan Company West Commerce Street Ben Fisk A. H. Summerville Jose C. Bonilla Summerville Bonilla

New York Uses Half Million Christmas Trees This Year

The Associated Press report notes New York City consumes nearly 500000 trees at a total cost to the ultimate buyer of about 250000 dollars. Dealers describe rising demand and a growing shortage as forests deplete across Maine New Hampshire Adirondacks Berkshires and Catskills.

Associated Press New York New York City West Street New England Maine New Hampshire Adirondacks Berkshires Catskills Middle West Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan

Tinney Calls San Antonio Health Resort With Bright Future

Illinois politician C. M. Tinney, visiting San Antonio for his health, declares the city superior to Florida for health and wintering. He and Mrs. Tinney are spending time there as part of their sojourn.

C. M. Tinney Illinois San Antonio Florida

Seaside Resort Leads Rapid Corpus Christi Improvements

Mr Tinney noted Corpus Christi is improving rapidly with two modern hotels under construction. He plans to spend much of next winter there and will arrange to devote a large share of his time to the area.

Corpus Christi

Beethoven Junior Club Turkey Prize Bowl Winners

The Beethoven Junior club entertained members and ladies with a turkey prize bowl on Saturday evening at the club alleys. After bowling, chocolate and cake were served and prizes awarded: Mrs. Nat Lorio first, Elsie Stumberg second, Evilin Howard third, Florence Fink fourth for the women. Marshall T. Hearne Jr. first, Earle Karney second, Richard H. Friedrich third, William C. Herpelf fourth for the men.

Beethoven Nat Lorio Turkey Elsie Stumberg Evilin Howard Florence Fink Marshall T. Hearne Jr Earle Karney Richard H.friedrich William C. Herpelf

Farmers Institute Meeting in San Antonio Hall

The Bexar County Farmers institute will hold its monthly gathering in the Real Estate exchange auditorium on Saturday December 30. A detailed program is being prepared and will be announced soon. F F Collins serves as president and S H Hastings as secretary.

Farmers’ Institute Bexar County Farmers’ Institute Real Estate Exchange F. F. Collins S. H. Hastings

Observation on insults and perceived power dynamics

The remark notes that people who insult others often appear physically larger than those they attack, suggesting a link between perceived dominance and verbal aggression. It explores social psychology without endorsing aggression and hints at insecurity driving such behavior.

Guests Register at City Hotels Across Noted Travelers

A long list of visitors from Kerrville, Victoria, Hearne, Mexico City, Hubbardity, Waco, Alpine, Austin, Beaumont, Omaha, Nowata, El Paso, Monterey, Yeas kum, Boston, Kingfisher, Detroit, Laredo, Fort Davis, Can ada, Dallas, Palestine and other places are staying or stopping at the St Anthony, Gunter, Menger, Crockett, Bexar, and Losoya hotels as they remain in the city for the holiday.

P. R. Austin Victoria St. Anthony C. G. Wood W. G. Hatch of Hearne C. W. Westmoreland Mexico City Tom Finley M. ¥. Doke Hubbardity Jack C. Ray Waco E. E. Higgins Alpine Gunter E. L. Kreng Austin T. F. Denman Beaumont L. B. Miller Omaha Neb J. L. McMahon Nowata W. T. Baird el Paso Menger C. Johnson Monterey Mexico John J. Burke Yeaskum Crockett George Feldman Boston Fort Stockton H. H. Boedker Corpus Christi Bexar R. Camereau Mor Mexico W.T. Wall Canada Losoya M. N Fredcaishe Dallas B. Melrose Palestine A. Denning C. A. Worth Losgeya

Unconventionalities and Odd Exchanges

Fragmentary dialogue shows quirky misunderstandings as characters discuss hats fi de young men and polite excuses. The scene hints at social misfires, store credit, and mistaken identities amid garbled speech and playful pretenses.

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Central Trust Company Commerce St San Antonio, Texas Congress Elijah God Eisert Gay Reyes UO Agualeguas Margain Madero General Duncan Val Persons Kansas City the Crockett Angelus Apollo, Chickering Haines Bros Goggan Ellwood Primatone Thos. Goggan & Bros Abilene Amarillo Augusta Ala Birmingham Charleston Hicago del Rio Fort Worth Jacksonville Fla Key West Knoxville Tenn Louisville Macon Memphis Montgomery New Orleans Oklahoma City St. Louis PrCidy St. Paul Minn Shreveport Tampa Fla. Tex Taylor Washington, D. C Allen Ruelan F. L. Fordtran Kerrville the St. Anthony Swiggle Preete Fido Likekins Mr. Snooper William
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