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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1911

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Scotland Yard Holds Provisional Warrants in Dynomite Plot

Bow Street magistrates issued provisional warrants for David H. Kaplan and Milton A. Schmidt at American request. Scotland Yard says there is no evidence connecting them to the Los Angeles Times bombing, while Burns in England lingered on coronation crowds without contact with the American embassy. The case centers on a complex defense effort and financial support from labor groups.

London State Department Bow Street Court David H. Kaplan Milton A. Schmidt Scotland Yard Los Angeles Times California England Burns William Burns McNamaras Lifornia

Weyman Wins The International Cup Victory

Charles Torres Weymann, American aviator, wins the International Cup during a July race at East Church, covering the circuit at a steady 8 miles per hour in practice rounds ahead of today’s competition.

Glenn H. Curtiss Rheims France Belmont Park L. I Claude Grahame White Great Britain Gustave Hamel Hi Hamel Eie Charles T. Weymann Associated Press East Church Charles Torres Weymann Ameri C@n

Grace Ward Vanishes from San Antonio Hotel and Office

Friends report Miss Grace Ward, a roomer at the Columbia hotel on Ave C and longtime employee at the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Co, disappeared last Monday morning. Her trunk and clothes remained, inquiry shows she left with a balance due, later writing a sick note to a coworker. Salary was forwarded but destination unknown. Ward, in the city two to three years, has many friends and attends Travis Park Methodist church.

Grace Ward Columbia Ave. C San Antonio

First Woman Testifies In Lorimer Inquiry At Hearing

Frances Carroll, a telephone operator for Edward Hines Lumber, becomes the first woman to testify in the current Lorimer inquiry. She described May 26 conversations involving Governor Deneen, Mr. Hines, and Senator Lorimer, confirming details of long distance calls and recalling only two other relevant exchanges from her decade on the job. She noted personal ties to Lorimer's district but said she did not know the Lorimer family personally.

Associated Press Washington, D. Cgc Frances Carroll Edward Hines Lumber Company Lorimer Edward Hines Edgar Farrar New Orleans Deneen Springfield Hines Miss Carroll Continental Bank J. J. Healy Cook Helm Committee Healy Miss Carrol Mr. Lorimer

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather outlook for San Antonio and nearby areas. Tonight and Sunday expect cloudy skies with possible showers. Temperatures remain mild with chances of rain varying by location.

San Antonio

Gavitt Appointed Head of AP Washington Bureau

John P. Gavitt, formerly chief of staff in the AP Washington bureau, is named superintendent of the central division based in Chicago. Elliott, long time AP staffer and noted correspondent, is appointed chief of staff of the Washington bureau.

Gavitt Chicago Elliott Washington Associated Press New York John P. Gavitt Jackson Association Tras

Home Weather for Tourists Observations From 8 A.M.

Weather summaries from multiple cities report temperatures from 72 to 80 degrees with clear skies fair conditions and light to moderate winds. St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington show warmer trends and possible showers in Kansas City with Sunday fair forecasts.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

Third Court of Civil Appeals adjourns final term

The third court of civil appeals in Austin today overruled a rehearing in M. L. Eppstein versus the state of Texas, upholding the gross receipts tax on corporate credit sales. Rushing versus Spreen from Austin county was affirmed, with Chief Justice Key dissenting. The court also overruled the motion to re-tax costs in Yeager versus Scott and Sanford from McLennan county.

Sociated Press Austin Court of Civil Appeals M. L. Eppstein State of Texas C. C. Rushing H. E. Spreen Austin County Key Yeager Scott and Sanford McLennan County

Seguin Saloonman Arrested in Sunday Law Case

Seguin Tex July 1 Joe Sonka saloonman arrested by Sheriff P P Medlin charged with violating the Sunday closing law. Sonka posted bond and his case will be tried next Monday in county court. First such case in Guadalupe county draws much interest in outcome.

Seguin Tex Joe Sonka P. P. Medlin Sonka Guadalupe County

Disbanding of Carter Division Shrinks Fort Sam Forces

General William H. Carter’s maneuver division is ordered disbanded. Fort Sam Houston will be reduced to a brigade of infantry, one cavalry regiment will be stationed at Kerrville, Texas, and available artillery units will remain at Fort Sam. The Thirteenth Infantry is relieved from duty immediately, with no other dispositions at this time. General Maus of the Second Army is mentioned.

William H. Carter War Department Fort Sam Houston Kerrville Texas Thirteenth Infantry Maus

Woman shoots and kills burglar in Fort Worth home

Mrs E T Goodwin wife of a railway mail clerk shot and killed a negro burglar midnight last night at her Davis Street home. She fired twice one bullet struck the intruder's heart. Police and citizens start a fund to buy her a bravery medal. She was alone with a four year old child. The rash burglaries on the south side lead to this climax.

Fort Worth Tex E. T. Goodwin Caldwell Kan Davis Street

Express Companies To Be Investigated nationwide sweep ordered

Washington July 1 a sweeping inquiry of all express companies in the United States under interstate commerce laws was ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission on its own motion. Most carriers filed new tariffs anticipated to show rate cuts, though comparing them with current rates will take months. The action will not delay the probe itself.

Washington United States Interstate Commerce Commission Long Island

Oil Tank Explodes In Train Wreck Near Corsicana

A northbound Trinity and Brazos Valley freight collided with a burning bridge near Corsicana last night. The impact set an oil tank car ablaze and caused it to explode, igniting twelve to fourteen adjacent cars. The crew managed to save several stock cars.

Associated Press Waxahachie Tex Corsicana Trinity

City Attorney Burkhart Resigns Over Ordinance Dispute

Bay City Texas July 1. City attorney Harry Burkhart resigns rather than enforce an ordinance he deemed unwise and unconstitutional. He was elected last April.

Bay City Tex Harry Burkhart

War department to select brigades for return home

The text notes that the infantry brigade has been brought back to its station and that the War Department or General Carter will choose which regiments return home. It adds that the division commander may be asked for recommendations and that the identity of the brigade commander staying behind is uncertain.

General Carter War Department Carter

Atwood Crosses River Twice In Daring Wall Street Flight

New York July 1 one of the era’s most spectacular aviation feats Harry N Atwood ended his flight at Governor's Island after threading a half circle around the Singer tower He started from New London Conn at 7 05 am aiming for Mineola but turned inland over Mount Vernon and crossed the East River twice circling Manhattan and Long Island City before hovering above Wall Street brokers The stunt followed a 135 mile run from Boston yesterday and featured close passes of trains and city landmarks in a bold display of piloting prowess.

New York Governor's Island Harry N. Atwood Singer Tower Manhattan Island Atwood New London Conn Connecticut Long Island Sound Mineola Mount Vernon Heh Gate East River Long Island City Williamsburg Trinity Church New City Investment Building Squantum Field Boston Harvard Inne P. C G. Parmalee Wright New Haven Bridgeport New Haven Road

June Dry Yet Mild Heat Marked By Small Rainfall

The June weather shows extreme dryness with rainfall near 0.3 to 0.4 inches overall and San Antonio’s mean temperature around 80.4 degrees, peaking at 101 degrees on June 13. Forecasters expect showers tonight or tomorrow to break the heat spell, while the month’s record dryness contrasts with previous years’ higher humidity.

Weather Bureau San Anto

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