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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1911
Page
3
A preliminary census shows 1909 printing and publishing establishments rising to 31,445 from 27,793 in 1904. total products valued at 737,876,000 and employment at 858,042 in 1909. Salary costs jump 38 percent while wage earners rise 18 percent. Volume gains across newspapers and periodicals cited with shifts in circulation by category and language.
Dr J A Holes director of the bureau of mines says most US businesses require technically trained workers. He cites seven schools for miners, a 700000 workforce with half unable to speak English, and notes lectures use stereopticon views to teach mining basics and citizen skills.
The examining trial of Lino Saldana was held before Justice Whelan. He was placed under $500 bond to await the grand jury. Saldana and another Mexican, Ynes Villerréal, quarreled on Christmas Eve. Villereal suffered three stab wounds, one near the heart, but is expected to recover.
President L G Collins of the Corpus Christi Commercial club urged Congressman John Garner to seek a 25 foot survey for Corpus Christi to Aransas Pass. D M Picton estimates $800000 to build the channel with Congress paying half and Nueces county bonding the other half.
Mayor Ed H. Christian highlights Paris Texas abattoir as a model sanitary plant where cattle are inspected before slaughter and after chilling, then stored five days before sale. City charges two beef and small stock fees, recoups costs via offal products, and plans expansion to poultry. Abbott pursues similar municipal slaughterhouses across Texas.
An old advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills are a tonic that quickly cures kidney and bladder disorders. The snippet also notes The St. Anthony hotel will host a souper deluxe on December 30 at 10 30 p m with many dining rooms fully reserved for the event.
Washington DC December 30 Fox farming is said to be the world’s most profitable agricultural industry according to Walter Jones of the agriculture department. He cited Canadian fox farmers with a near monopoly and noted natural black fox sets sell for 2000 to 10000 dollars with next year’s crop already sold for 6000 dollars a pair.
Bow Street magistrate in London formally discharged J. Howard Ford, the American arrested by mistake at Dover on request of New York police after landing from the Lapland. The magistrate voiced deep regret over the erroneous arrest.
Harriman strike leaders in New Orleans organize a New Year’s Day parade and demonstration to show continued resistance against the railroads. Leaders vow to maintain pressure despite ongoing labor actions.
Burglars broke into the Buckhorn saloon owned by R. M. Cooper in Waco Texas seizing 500 dollars in old and foreign coins two six shooters and 30 dollars in other money.
In his annual report for the year ending August 31 1911 Commissioner Kane notes Texas rapid agricultural progress. He credits funds for farmers institutes with 23833 attendees between 1910 and 1911 and reports strong gains in cotton dairy stock pecans peaches and sugar industry growth while predicting Texas will become a top sugar producer and orange supplier.
The report notes vast irrigation growth with about 1,000,000 acres under irrigation. It cites an investment exceeding $17,000,000 and mentions other large irrigation projects being launched or planned to support diverse livestock and poultry farming.
Washington Dec 30 Estimates from the United States Geological Survey show Alaska mined a total value of 20 370 000 in 1911 with gold at 17 160 000 and copper reaching 22 900 000 pounds. Coal silver tin marble and gypsum totaled 390 000 in value.
New army inspection confirms Morse’s condition and officials report no release action by President Taft. The banker convict confined at Fort McPherson near Atlanta will stay in custody per latest military findings.
Salvation Army crews finished a large Christmas relief effort yesterday at their temporary headquarters located at 513 West Commerce Street. Ensign Goblentz and other officers expressed thanks to the many people who aided the charity.
In Lockhart Texas on December 30, poll tax receipts are projected to be far below last year's numbers unless a rush occurs in the next thirty days. At today's close the tally is about one third of the amount issued by this time a year ago. Despite early county office campaigns, taxes lag as voters delay payments.
Corpus Christi notices January 25 designated Corpus Christi day at the Texas Land Exposition in Houston January 15-28. The Commercial club and Real Estate Exchange plan a Nueces county exhibit to rank with other major Texas county displays.
The Marquis of Queensbury announced he would leave England to become an American citizen as he boarded the Cunard liner Lusitania sailing from Liverpool to New York. Also aboard were Whitelaw Reid United States ambassador at London Mrs Reid and Oscar Hammerstein.
An old advertisement touts Eimer and Amend’s N York 2581 as a special remedy for rheumatism. It claims strong endorsement by users and notes availability at all druggists.
The effort provided six hundred Christmas dinners to the poor and distributed 600 presents to children. Clothing and shoes reached 928 recipients. Acknowledgments from the army list Joske Bros as 50 dollars George W Brackenridge 25 Nat Washer 10 City National Bank 5 Frost National Bank 5 A B Frank and company 5 M Halff and brother 5 Guarantee Shoe company 5 Edwin Chamberlain 5 Bailey Steam Bakery 50 loaves of bread and a barrel of cranberries to the Christmas Cheer association.
The Street Railway company is extending into the Segrest addition on South Bluff. The new line will run over a mile and is expected to be ready for car operation by March 1.
Druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching bleeding protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. Priced at 50 cents.
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