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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
2
A county guidance outlines how to appoint election officers for a constitutional amendment vote on prohibition. It covers when and how judges clerks and supervisors are appointed for pros and antis, and notes that in large boxes the full statutory numbers should be used.
Ten of the 36 aviators who started in the international air race began the return leg from Hendon near London to Calais. Vedrines led to Shoreham earning a $1000 prize for fastest time, with Vidart, Beaumont, Gibert, Garros, Tabuteau and Barra following. some lapped to Brooklands and Romney Marsh.
Seven of Britain's new ocean going torpedo boat destroyers were put out of action during full speed trials in the English Channel. The Acorn Alarm Rifle man Nemesia Tyra Nymphe and Larne arrived at Portland with leaks from riveted seams caused by engine vibrations at 28 knots.
Jay Moore aged 21 was struck in the stomach by a bullet while on a ball field yesterday. Ernest Stevens, a neighbor, is suspected of firing at a mark from near the ground. Moore is in a hospital in critical condition.
A joint statement is prepared by the Prohibition Amendment Association and the Anti Prohibition Amendment Association. They seek to inform their organizations and election officers about laws applying to constitutional amendments and general election conduct. The note is signed by Thomas H. Ball and F. Wolters, chairmen.
Two deaths directly caused by the heat and a third precipitated by it were reported at noon. Private ambulances and express wagons are called to treat prostration cases as temperatures reached 100.6 degrees at 2 PM, six-tenths higher than the previous day.
Intense heat triggered an explosion at the Standard powder works near Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania today. Two men are reported dead as fires rage through the buildings and physicians rush to the site by automobile.
Thirteen deaths from heat were reported to the coroner as part of a sixteen day heat wave totals, bringing fatalities to thirty eight. The city s Fourth of July celebration was described as old fashioned and the hottest in thirteen years with eleven heat deaths and many prostrations. Drowning totaled twelve, with two murders and about four hundred treated for fireworks injuries.
Pittsburg reports three deaths and eight prostrations during the forenoon, bringing totals to twenty-seven deaths and sixty-five prostrations as temperatures hit noon at 92. Kansas City forecasters say no relief from hot dry weather in the southwest is expected.
Yesterday at the Fairgrounds the San Antonio Motocycle club staged a successful racing meet with multiple events. A 70 lap pursuit ended in a tie between Lee Miller on a 7 hp Indian and Melvin Derr on a similar machine, with prizes of 15 and 5 in merchandise and accessories split. The program also included a nine mile single cylinder race won by Bryson Wickwire, a 25 lap event won by Wickwire with Heikens and Madder placing, and an hourlong free for all won by Lee Miller, with Offer and Madder also earning merchandise prizes.
State Pure Food Commissioner Abbott asked the attorney general for a formal complaint to be filed against dealers in adulterated butter in Texas and intends to proceed at once. Dealers of impure ice are also under ban according to today's ruling.
Washington July 6 Commander Alfred A Pratt United States Navy died at Mare Island Hospital shortly after retirement by the Navy Department board. He served with distinction and his death follows his release from active duty.
Miss Eugenie V. Garza 21 dies at her parents home 1010 River Ave after a week of illness caused by heat. She was to marry Capt. B F Hardaway of the Seventeenth Infantry, with wedding set for September 19. Funeral from 1010 River Ave at 9 30 am with high mass at St Patrick's Catholic Church at 10 am. Interment in San Fernando cemetery.
Maria Pia queen dowager of Portugal died at the royal chateau in Stupinigi at 3 15 p m after suffering uraemia.
The governor received an urgent invitation from D C Collier to attend the ground-breaking ceremony for the Panama- California Exposition in San Diego California on July 1922 Notables from across the United States will attend The event coincides with Texas statewide prohibition battles making acceptance unlikely for Governor Colquitt
Gonzales Texas July 5 quarter ly conference of the Gonzales Methodist church was held Monday morning presided by Rev Biggs the presiding elder of the San Pedro district He occupied the pulpit last night.
H. Neumann, a blacksmith, was elected as manager of the local oil mill to succeed W. W. Moore who resigned. The changes announced at Yoakum Texas on July 5.
Troops of the Third Cavalry move from Brownsville to San Antonio with several units arriving or to arrive from Marfa Marathon and Fort Hancock. A special rate arrangement saved about $6000 for the regiment, while a $5300 charge for similar services was paid during mobilization. Brig. Gen. William Crozier inspected the San Antonio arsenal finding it in good condition as he plans to stay in camp briefly.
In Interboro on July 5 the Camorrist trial saw heightened tension as informer Abbatemaggio faced a defense witness Di Martino who vouched for Luigi Arena's innocence. The confrontation drew boos from prisoners led by Marico Alfano and provoked sharp retorts from defense lawyer Vrechini. Di Martino alleged Marshal Capuzziti offered a reward to back Abbatemaggio.
Carl Boeer, aged resident of Weimar, Texas, died Monday morning after a long illness at his son in law Gus Hehr home. Born November 6 1834 in WLangenbielan Schlesien Germany he immigrated in 1850 and married Auguste Leh rich in 1865. Survived by eight children including Mrs Hehr Mrs Wendt of Shiner Mrs Steck of Houston Chas Boeer of Floresville Hy Boeer Nordheim Rudolph and Wm Boeer of Weimar. He was an ex Confederate veteran.
Merchants who backed a $1000 fund for the July 3 and 4 band concert will receive checks by tomorrow morning. The Press club notes the event’s financial success allows full refund of subscriptions and earns thanks from the organization. A precedent was set when subscriptions were returned after the aviation meet.
State bank examiners hold their quarterly session in Austin with Commissioner Bill announcing Texas redistricted to thirteen districts. The change raises examiner count from twelve to thirteen amid a surge to over 785 banks and trust companies statewide. J H Cheatham, formerly of Fort Worth, is newly appointed examiner.
A New Jersey mother, clutching an eight month old baby, sought aid from Union Hill police. The officer and the mother took the infant to a clergyman who baptized the child who then died before a doctor could be found.
Heat damaged crops turning green tassels white and pushing prices higher. September corn option traded up to 667 8, closing strong at 663 4, a 43 4 gain for the day. Oats followed with further price increases beyond the early rally.
Washington July 5 Rain is urgently needed in many U S agricultural regions while the heat causes damage. The weather bureau weekly crop report notes favorable conditions in eastern cotton states with more rain needed, widespread drought in Missouri Iowa Kansas and Nebraska, and scarce showers across wheat areas.
Major Henry Newman, a former Confederate officer, died in Lexington Missouri early today at age 78. He served in the Confederate army and passed away this morning, leaving a record of service in war times.
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