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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
2
R W Dowe customs collector denounces a Washington probe as political slander. He says charges accusing him of aiding Diaz are groundless and driven by envy and malice from rivals in Eagle Pass. He notes a cipher telegram from Cecil Lyon was personal, not illicit.
The Associated Press reports the death of Frank M. McDonald in Cincinnati due to heat. A well known lumber man, he spent many years in the business in Coyington Kentucky and was widely known in the lumber trade across the West and South.
The ad touts Mother's Friend as an oily emulsion for external use to prepare the system for childbirth. It claims relief from common discomforts, aids recovery, and offers a free book with further tips for expectant mothers.
The government plans a test case against Lehigh Valley railroad in Philadelphia US court. It alleges the Lehigh Valley Coal company and related firms are sham coal operators used to evade the commodity clause. The suit claims the railroad uses these adjuncts to remove competition and fix prices in New York and other markets.
A. T. Perkins, vice president of the Brownsville road, said Brownsville & Gulf will initiate legal action to determine if the city’s removal of tracks on Twelfth street violated the company franchise. He also announced motor car service between Brownsville and Matamoros will start at once.
Lisbon July 6 report denies fighting in Lisbon and across Portugal between loyal troops and monarchist sympathizers. The dispatch calls earlier accounts untrue and emphasizes calm conditions on streets.
In Madrid on July 6 no confirmation has been received from Lisbon about any combat in the street. The report appears unverified and unclear as to the exact location or outcome of any fighting.
A news agency dispatch from the Portuguese capital says seamen quartered in the bar racks were roused by monarchist agitators and attempted an armed revolt. Troops supported the uprising according to the London dispatch.
Third brigade officers announce a social hop on Friday night July 7 at edianing. All brigade officers are invited and urged to bring civilian friends. Invitations have gone to officers of the Press club.
In Palestine Texas a bronze monument to John H Reagan was formally unveiled this morning after heavy rain. About forty to fifty people attended the ceremony. Reagan served in the Confederate cabinet, was a Texas pioneer and a former railroad commissioner.
A new emery cord technique uses a strong thread coated with finely powdered emery to polish metal surfaces that are difficult to reach.
Attorneys debate the rights of retired soldiers and aliens to vote, with Judge Weenigson signaling openness to further argument on alien and disability voting. The Terrell law poll tax issue and cripples’ voting rights are argued, while names are struck from a doubtful voters list.
Thousands of Society of Christian Endeavor members arrive in Atlantic City New Jersey for the twenty fifth international convention opening this evening as part of the conference events and gatherings.
A congressional delegation from Louisiana and Florida protested to acting Secretary of the Navy Winthrop against plans to cut personnel and equipment at the New Orleans and Pensacola yards. Winthrop said reductions would be gradual to avoid hardship and telegraphed yard commandants to learn how many workers would lose jobs.
Dr. M. Fly of the Arkansas board of health reports twenty three hook worm cases in Grant County as of July 6.
Colquitt avoided a special session and let the legislature quit without enacting the general appropriation bill. The automatic board will set the two year tax rate after August, likely doubling the current four cents per hundred valuation to cover near ten million dollars in expenses. The Waters-Pierce Oil fine adds to fiscal pressure on the administration.
The Cotton Bulletin reports 24 hour weather data for the Houston district ending at 8 am local time. It lists temperature and rainfall across stations with minimum temperatures used in district averages.
The piece notes Grand Duchess Olga and her sister Tatiana touring England with the Czarina as the coronation festivities end. It mentions the young Prince of Wales, age seventeen, as a prospective match, and speculates on royal marriage plans. A separate item cites a chimney of one hundred feet swaying safely in high winds.
Weather in the belt remains unsettled with rain in western areas and above normal temperatures. Reports show rainfall totals of 4 inches or more in New Orleans Savannas and Vicksbi districts, with isolated amounts listed as 1.68 and 2.74 inches in Texas locales. Forecaster Weather Barkan issues the bulletin from Allen By.
In Palestine Texas on July 6 the day brought a long drought easing with scattered rain, aiding corn growth. The season’s crop condition appears favorable with wide acreage and steady soil moisture improving prospects for harvest.
A heavy rain began last night and continued into this morning, widespread across Teague and surrounding areas. Local reports confirm general rainfall across the region with potential runoff concerns.
A meeting at 8 p m in the Young Men’s Christian Association auditorium will push plans for adopting the early closing of stores on Saturdays. The Merchants and Traders league committee led by J P Smith interviewed city merchants, finding broad support but concern over unanimity.
The Giorda family of South Leona street celebrated the birth of a son on Independence Day named Julius. The infant arrived healthy with strong lungs as cannon boomed and bands played at the baseball park. The father, a grocer, already has two other children, a boy and a girl.
T. J. Witt arrived from Ballinger and identified as his brother H. P. Witt the well dressed man found dead with a crushed skull two miles from Gainesville. Witt, 26, had combined preaching and manual labor. pockets emptied, suggesting murder with no clues yet.
Ernest tenzenberger and family on a ranch in angio county heard by telegraphic note that after the revolution the main lines and branches of the Mexican rail system are repaired and open to passenger and freight traffic. The Morelia branch of the Reve Lines has been converted to standard gauge and is now available, with the Morelia to Urupan section spanning 143 miles.
The text presents Pope Pius X urging peace through justice and charity. He calls for prayers and support for leaders pursuing a royal road to peace, citing past examples and the need to avert war’s disasters. Benediction is granted from St. Peter's on June 11, 1911, tied to the Baltimore jubilee and Cardinal Gibbons' anniversary.
Robert Beasley sues Carter-Mullaly Transfer Co in the Thirty-seventh district court claiming a protruding nail in a moving trunk injured his right hand. He alleges the nail pierced his third finger during removal from the company’s premises to the International & Great Northern depot, necessitating amputation and causing lasting stiffness.
Foley Kidney Pills offer prompt relief from backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism and urinary irregularities. The advertisement claims benefit for middle aged and elderly people and for women, promoted by King Pattison Drug Co.
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