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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1911

Page

5

Leaders of Alleged Lumber Trust Parade Leaders

In Springfield on July 4 Charles P. Chase and Ernest Newton Bagg wore prison uniforms on a float titled Local Members of the Alleged Lumber Trust Getting Free Board. Chase leads the Springfield Board of Trade and a major lumber firm. Bagg is linked to the suit against the trust.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Charles P. Chase Ernest Newton Bagg Lumber Trust Lumber ‘Trust Chase Bagg Springfield Board of Trade Massachusetts Retail Dealers’ Association Wickersham

Secretarial figure named in Massachusetts Dealers Bill of Complaint

The bill of complaint names the secretary of the Massachusetts Dealers' association as a key cited figure. The document identifies the official in relation to the case, underscoring the association's leadership role in the matter.

Massachusetts Dealers’ Association

Chinese Celebrate Fourth in Chicago Chinatown Firework Display

Chinatown in Chicago held a Fourth of July celebration with hundreds of firecrackers along Clark Street. Chinese residents showed enthusiasm comparable to Americans, marking the holiday with a festive display.

Associated Press Chicago Chinatown Clark Street

Miss Julia Marlowe Withdraws From Stage Due to Heat

Made ill by the intense heat, Miss Julia Marlowe has been prevented by her physicians from continuing her week's engagement in Shakespearean repertory, which has been cancelled. Her condition is not alarming but will keep her from appearing on the stage during the summer. Behles & Boelhauwe, architects, 228 West Commerce Street.

Associated Press New York Julia Marlowe Miss Marlowe

WILLEMAIN TO KEEP OFFICE OPEN FOR POLL TAX RECEIPTS

J E Webb of the Anti Prohibition party urges San Antonio voters to obtain a new poll tax receipt dated June 1 1910 to May 1 1911 for the prohibition election on July 22. City Collector C Villemann agrees and will keep the office open daily until July 21 to issue receipts as needed. Only 58 had qualified for the upcoming election, out of 17200 eligible.

San Antonio J. E. Webb Anti C. Villemann Webb T. H. Ridgway Bexar County Prohibition Association Willemain

Outlook Bright for Democratic Party Says Gore

United States Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma, while en route to Lebanon Kentucky, expressed optimism for the Democrats in 12 saying they only need to organize the house and senate and win the presidency. He predicted Woodrow Wilson as the likely nominee and noted bipartisan support for pro reciprocity measures with broad GOP backing.

Louisville Lebanon United States Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma House Senate Woodrow Wilson

Katy Railroad Commission Inspection Planned in Texas

Railroad Commissioner Wortham expects to leave next week on a tour of the Katy system in Texas. The visit follows promises of several million dollars in betterments for the Katy rail line, with a focus on ensuring Texas expenditures occur as stated. If conditions align with representations, the commission will push for Texas spending.

Austin Tex Wortham Katy Texas Ktaty Railroad Commission Commission

Earle Claims Roosevelt Avoided Sugar Trust Action

George H. Earle Jr. told the Hardwick committee in Washington he urged President Roosevelt to prosecute the American Sugar Refining Co. for conspiracy against the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co. and Adolph Segal. He said Roosevelt praised big game then refused to act, aligning with Attorney General Bonaparte and backing away from the Knight case.

George H. Earle Jr Philadelphia Hardwick Committee Washington Roosevelt American Sugar Refining Company Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company Adolph Segal Bonaparte People Knight Pennsylvania

Well Known Critic and Writer Franklin Fyles Dies

Franklin Fyles longtime dramatic editor and critic of the New York Sun died at his home in New York City of heart disease aged sixty four. Born in Troy New York he began as a boy in local newspapers and joined the Sun at twenty plus years later becoming its leading dramatic critic. He authored several short story volumes and plays including The Girl I Left Behind Me with David Belasco Cumberland 61 and The Governor of Kentucky.

Associated Press New York Franklin Fyles New York Sun Troy N. Y the Sun Mr. Winter Fyles David Belasco

Paris Women Dress Mad, Says Milliner

New York July 5 Charles C Kurman a New York milliner says Parisian women are dress mad and compete to wear the newest gowns. He notes eleven daily dress events with average gown costs around 250 dollars and a craze for fringes on outfits and accessories.

New York Paris Charles C. Kurman Bois du Boulogne Avenue de Acacias Chateau Madrid Pro Catelain Armoneville

Controversy Over Sabine River Island Reopened

A dispute between Texas and Louisiana over the Sabine River island near Orange, about 36 000 acres, is to be reheard after Interior Department reversal of a land grant ruling. Texas hopes to win as new expert data from an Orange engineer will be presented to the attorney general’s office.

Austin Tex Texas Louisiana Sabine River Orange Attorney General’s Department

Church doctrine is wrong says Rev Boyer in Massachusetts

Cambridge July 6 The pastor Rev F B Boyer of New Bedford asserts the church proclaims liberty equality and fraternity but calls it a lie He says churches still preach Christian commonwealth formulas yet fail to practice them and workers demand a God who acts today not yesterday as doubt grows about God's goodness and existence.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass F. B. Boyer New Bedford New England Conference Episcopal Theological Seminary Church of Christ Mammon

Lockhart Teachers Elected

Lockhart Tex July 5 C Spencer superintendent of city schools announces the following teachers elected: C Smith principal of the high school J A Barnes Sarah Baker Hermia P Burns B B Brown Jessie Butts Erna Tietse Carolyn M Clark Ruby Keese Sallye Mae McCausland Bessie Smith Leona Dodd Annie Polk Zula Powell Mrs Naoma Lipscomb The financial condition of the board is good.

Lockhart Tex C. Spencer Smith J. A. Barnes Sarah Baker Hermia P. Burns B. B. Brown Jessie Butts Erna Tietse Carolyn M. Clark Ruby Keese Sallye Mae McCausland Bessie Smith Leona Dodd Annie Polk Zula Powell Naoma Lipscomb

Silk Dyer Jacob Weidmann Dies at 60 in Heat

Jacob Weidmann a famed American silk dyer dies at his Paterson home from heart trouble worsened by recent extreme heat. He age 60 and built what was described as the world's largest silk dyeing plant, retiring a year ago and selling to a syndicate of French dyers. He leaves an estimated fortune of 10 million dollars.

Associated Press Paterson N. J Jacob Weidmann Weidmann

Cotton Outlook Bright as Weevil Absence Reported

Weimar Texas July 5 cotton growth accelerates with a improving outlook and little complaint about the boll weevil, suggesting healthy progress for the crop.

Weimar Tex

Baptist Encampment Day Opens Prohibition Rally

Sutherland Springs hosted the Baptist encampment and Fourth celebration drawing over 1500 residents from Wilson County and San Antonio. Comptroller W. P. Lane spoke in support of statewide prohibition.

Sutherland Springs Wilson County San Antonio W. P. Lane

Band Leader Dies of Heat Prostration in Hinsdale

C. Frederick Kellogg a Chicago band leader prominent in local musical circles collapsed and died from heat prostration during a Fourth of July observance in Hinsdale. Kellogg died while his band played The Star Spangled Banner.

Associated Press Chicago Til C. Frederick Kellogg Hinsdale

Yoakum Doctor Injured in New York Street Car Crash

A report from Yoakum Texas states Dr FE H Schwab, a leading local physician, was injured in a New York street car wreck. He fractured two ribs and wrenched both wrists while taking lectures in the city.

Yoakum PD Yoakum Tex FE. H. Schwab New York

Taylor Fair Opens Amid Decorations And Races

Taylor Texas hosts its thirtieth annual fair with flags bunting and electric lights. Harness races baseball games featuring Taylor Georgetown and Granger teams wrestling auto and motorcycle races on the program drawing a large attendance.

Taylor Tex Georgetown Granger

Family held after trolley car dispute in Long Island City

A row on a trolley car in Long Island City led to the arrest of the Drew family Wm Drew 45 his wife Margaret 47 and their three sons Jeremiah 18 William Jr 20 and Ratrieck 24 plus a young woman. The conductor says the head of the family did not pay two fares due. An inspector boarded at the barns and Drew paid before the inspector left.

New York Long Island City Wm. Drew Margaret Jeremiah William Jr Ratrieck Drew Drew

Drew Knocked Hatward, Hair Pulled in Car Scuffle

Six police officers boarded the car as a general mixup sparked arrests after a confrontation where Drew was struck and his hat displaced.

Drew

Claimed She Cut Man Victim in San Saba Street Assault

Victor Alaman and Amelia Esperza appeared in police court charged with an affray after Felix Gonzales testified that last Monday night on San Saba Street he was attacked with a knife. Gonzales claimed the man wielded the blade while he said the woman inflicted the throat wound. Both defendants could not explain their actions and Judge Buckley fined each $25.

Victor Alaman Amelia Esperza Felix Gonzales San Saba Street Genzles Buckley

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