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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1912

Page

2

Fireman Lieutenant Weds During San Antonio Relief Ball

Edgar G. Liebrecht a fire department lieutenant and Irene Broad were married after the annual San Antonio Firemen Relief Fund ball at Beethoven hall attended by 2000 guests. The ceremony followed the grand march led by Mayor Callaghan and Mrs. Bishop with a fire department escort and a large white and green chrysanthemum bell. The couple will reside at 206 Dittmar Street.

San Antonio Lohengrin Charles Graap Fire Department and Relief Fund Association Ben Fisk Fire Department J. L. Hogan A. C. Church H. Kupfernagle P. H. Fox Broad Clara Si Smith Studio Edgar G. Liebrecht Irene Broad

Government Hill Literary Club Meets at Raegan Home

The Government Hill Literary club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John H Raegan's home. Led by Mrs. A J Nichols the group recited Goldsmiths quotations. Members presented papers on Cambridge College history and London coffee houses, with piano solos and readings.

Government Hill John H. Raegan A.J. Nichols Goldsmith Bowen Cambridge College Lucille Wilson London Mildred Gates Anita Grieg Chopin Nichols Johnson

Messenger Boy Seeks Job Amid Mission Park Utilities Talk

A brief item notes a messenger boy call to 2-0-0 while Mission Park discusses sewer and water work. It lists A. Coliman as a plumper and gives 416 Main Ave as a related address.

A. Coliman, Plumper Main Ave

Rioting at Chihuahua border as U S guards bridges

Refugees keep off streets while Fourth Cavalry guards the Rio Grande. American neutrality rules block crossing. Garrison commander Captain Carranza backed Orozco’s governorship, while insurrectos hold the customs house. Telegraph lines cut, reports of unrest spread to Juarez and El Paso.

Fourth United States Cavalry Col E. Z. Steever International Rio Grande Fort Bliss Will Fight Salvador Carranza Emiliano Zapata Pascuale Orozco Orozco Chihuahua Abraham Gonzales Madero Mexico City Custom House State Department Washington T. J. Edwards Juarez el Paso Banco Minero

Orozco Expects March Departure From Service

Pascual Orozco plans to leave the service in March to return to freighting work. President Madero urged him to reconsider and stay a few months, citing the country’s need for his presence. Orozco agreed to remain until March 1, noting resignation was for business reasons. He advised the president to surround himself with disinterested advisers.

Associated Press Mexico City Pascual Orozco Madero

Rented Before Dark in Local Want Ads

Four advertisers halted "FOR RENT HOUSES" ads before sundown yesterday and results posted the same day. One advertiser rented two houses amid strong demand for houses, apartments, flats, and furnished rooms. Ten day want ads begin tomorrow across two Sundays at half a cent per word per insertion. Call to place ads and pay later. phones 176.

America

Women Plan Submarine Fete Off Catalina Island

Society women from Los Angeles San Francisco and Pasadena plan a submarine fete on the ocean bottom near Catalina Island in early March. Marine artist Walter Howison Pritchard arranges details guests will wear diving suits with oxygen tanks. The site chosen for its clear water and marine gardens at the sea bottom.

Associated Press Los Angeles Society San Francisco Pasadena Catalina Island Walter Howison Pritchard

Obituary notices for Clausen Southwell Wright and Camp families

Obituaries report H. J. Clausen 69 dying after a short illness in a local hospital and services at Riebe Undertaking. J. T. Southwell Confederate veteran dies in Hugo Oklahoma. body to Victoria Texas. widow and seven children including Charles Southwell of San Antonio. Margaret Hazel Wright 19 dies at home on Roper Street with funeral at St Marys Cemetery. John C. Camp 78 dies on Stonewall Street. survived by widow and two sons J. T. Camp of Pecos and A. I. Camp of Dallas. body held at Riebe pending Dallas arrival.

John C. Camp Stonewall Street J. T. Camp Pecos A. I. Camp Dallas Riebe Undertaking Company

El Paso Bridges Guarded After Juarez Revolt

Telegram from Col. Edgar Steever at Fort Bliss reports most of Juarez garrison revolted around 6 30 p m. Rebels seized Mexican ends of bridges while American ends are guarded to enforce neutrality laws. Reports indicate several Americans were shot. Major William B Scott forwards to the Texas adjutant general.

William 8. Scott Department of Texas Edgar Steever Fort Bliss el Paso Juarez

Rangers Kept Ready Special to The Light

Austin february first. Mutiny of Mexican troops at Juarez stirs state government. Governor will not deploy rangers or militia without request. Telegram from El Paso mayor Kelley and Sheriff Hdwards reports the situation under control on the El Paso side. Rangers and militia stand in readiness if needed.

Austin Juarez el Paso C. E. Kelley Peyton Hdwards

Automobile Fire Destroys Car on Medina and Monterey

Fire engulfed Hugo Grote’s automobile on Medina Street near Monterey at 7 10 this morning. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the blaze. the car suffered about 200 in damage with the top burned away. Cause of the fire is unknown.

Hugo Grote Medina Street Monterey Street

January mortality exceeds births in city records

City health office records show 233 deaths in January while 133 births have been reported. Delayed reports are expected to raise the death and birth totals as the month progresses.

Taft Confident Ohio trip boosted Republican mood

President Taft, passing through Pittsburg after a three day visit in Ohio, said the trip strengthened the Republican party in his home state. He praised Cleveland Columbus and Akron receptions and noted he addressed broad questions of government. He expected to reach Washington by evening.

Associated Press Pittsburg Ohio Taft Cleveland Columbus Akron Harrisburg Washington

Grand jury probes veniremen in Sneed case

Fort Worth Tex Feb 1 The Sixty seventh district court grand jury is investigating reports of attempts to communicate with veniremen in the Sneed case County Attorney John Baskin said the panel delayed reporting to examine the venire issue and he expects the trial to begin Monday Five jurors were seated and eight men remained on the original venire after Thursday afternoon session

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Sixty-seventh District Court Veniremen John Baskin Baskin

Enforce Health Rules Arrest Violators of Sweeping Spitting Ordinances

Police will arrest anyone breaking sidewalk sweeping and spitting rules. The sweeping ordinance requires morning cleaning of downtown business fronts with penalties from ten to two hundred dollars per offense. The anti spitting rule applies on sidewalks streetcars and public building floors with fines from five to one hundred dollars.

Board of Health

Woman's club hosts country school themed reception

The Woman's Club and guests enjoyed a lively annual reception at the club house transformed into a country school. Members and husbands acted as schoolchildren, facing playful mischief from being placed in the corner to wearing dance caps. Some performed pieces and sang, described as one of the most delightful club events.

Woman's Club

Delgado Case Continued In Seventieth District Court

The indictment charging I Delgado with a statutory crime was adjourned until February 6 to give counsel time to study the evidence after being appointed to defend the case.

Aged Mississippi Native Emma Gardner Dies at 90

Emma Gardner aged 90 a native of Mississippi died last night at her Burnett street home in San Antonio She had lived in the city for 30 years Her funeral was held this morning and burial followed at Cemetery No 3.

Negress Emma Gardner Burnett Street Mississippi San Antonio

Lion Sighting In San Antonio With 14 Week Old Pet

R P Dickerson a Springfield Missouri jeweler owns a 14 week old African lion bought in Chicago. The cub travels on a leash with his master through hotels stores and streetcars in San Antonio. The gentle giant drinks milk from a bottle and acts like a playful puppy awaiting his future fate.

San Antonio R. P. Dickerson Springfield Dickerson Chicago Mr. Dickerson

Lions Advised Forcing Civilized Guide To Young Cubs

A fragment notes a comparison where lions should train a new cub in civilized manners and behavior under a guiding tutor. The text implies shaping wild youth toward human norms and conduct.

Chauffeur and Vendor Fined After City Collision

C Bartholomae a chauffeur and H L Traga a vegetable vendor were each fined five dollars in the corporation court today. They were arrested after a collision near West Commerce street and St Marys street on the afternoon of January 30, when Traga’s wagon was partially wrecked.

C. Bartholomae H. L. Traga Corporation Court West Commerce Street St. Mary's Street Traga

Cardui touted by Sharon resident for relief of female ailments

Mrs Addie Adams of Sharon Tennessee recounts her daughter's year of chills and fever and nervous weakness. After three bottles Cardui, the girl recovered and has not needed a doctor since. Adams recommends Cardui to neighbors and urges others to try it for nervous and distressing womanly symptoms. A Chattanooga Medicine Co advisory is offered to request a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet.

Sharon Tenn Addie Adams Cardus Cardui N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Medicine Co Chattanooga

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