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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1911

Page

7

Controversy Over Ocean Meteorology Near End

Weather Bureau and Navy hydrographic office await a presidential decision on long standing dispute over ocean meteorology. Referees recommend that the Weather Bureau maintain meteorological supervision and that pilot charts be drawn from Weather Bureau information.

Associated Press Washington States Weather Bureau Theydrographic Office of the Navy Weather Bureau Hydrographic Office Eather Bureau

Aviators Do Good Work At Army School

Army trainees at College Park Maryland study aviation with notable results. Lieutenant Arnold set an altitude record at 2600 feet and Lieutenant Milling reached 204 miles per hour at 2000 feet, landing within 12 feet of the start, marking the best accuracy yet at the field.

Associated Press Washington College Park Arold Millng

Oil Found at Stockdale Depth 960 Feet

Oil was struck yesterday at 960 feet near Stockdale Texas. The flow is strong with asphaltum base grade. Experts say the good quality oil will likely bring more strikes in the vicinity as streets are sprinkled with oil.

Stockdale Tex

Visitors and Hotel Guests Arrive in San Antonio

Cr Sutton chief clerk of the Southland hotel Dallas spends part of his vacation at the Gunter. John EB Rigsby of Beeville registers at the Maverick. David Picton of Rockport visits San Antonio treading at the Menger. E D Hogan Yoakum arrives for real estate work stayed at the Crockett and many others noted at Savoy Bexar Maverick Menger and Mav erick hotels.

Cr. T. Sutton Southland Dallas Gunter John EB. Rigsby Beeville Maverick David M. Picton Rockport Texas San Antonio Menger E. D. Hogan Yoakum the Crockett J. M. Rappold Bandera Savoy Hotel W. F. Thompson EB. E. Rogers Houston Savoy William Green Shiner Bexar Bertram Mohle Lockhart G. H. Blackman College Station Crockett M. M. Simpson Bexar Hotel

Trap Kills Neighbor in Knoxville Chicken Theft Case

In Knoxville Tennessee A A Troutman set a breech loading shotgun trap to catch chicken thieves. The trap killed Rufus Baker a neighbor who was reportedly searching for his own chickens. Troutman is charged with murder.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn A. A. Troutman Rufus Baker Troutman Routman Baker

Confesses Many Burglaries in Waco Case

Biner Thompson, a young Black man, confesses to terrorizing homes in Waco over the past eight weeks by burglaries. Police had pursued him, he was shot at several times, and was captured last night after a long chase.

Associated Press Waco Tex Biner Thompson Thompson

No Tetanus Cases Reported After July 4 in Albany

Albany July 6 report from the state department of health notes no tetanus cases connected to Fourth of July celebrations, a first in state history. Last year there were 18 cases nationwide in the list of incidents.

Health Department Associated Press Albany N. Y State Department of Health

Tanana District Gold Output Seen Surging

Advices to Seattle banks from Fairbanks indicate Tanana district gold output for the season will total at least 5 million dollars and may reach 6 million, exceeding two months earlier estimates by 1.5 million.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Fairbanks Alaska Tanana

Social notes of residents traveling and visiting relatives

Katherine M. Joseph reports Westward days after college return. Mary Pearl Melton leaves Saturday for Galveston to stay with relatives. Nettie Fennell Mildred Grace Seguin guests of Mildred Mary Nelson Johnson. Dr M J Bliem visits mother in Allentown then Chicago. Marian Bliem returns from Austin for the Fourth. Mrs William Pyne and children go to Chicago for two months. Mrs Charles A Willard to Denver then Chicago for two months. Adrian Voigt to Corpus for a month at summer training. Winnifred Bollows attends Ivy Moore Chester Morrison wedding in Richmond. Ivy Moore formerly at San Antonio colleges. Mr and Mrs E M Rowley and son depart for Colorado Canada and the east.

Winnifred Bollows Richmond Ivy Moore Chester Morrison Miss Moore San Antonio Colleges

Sphinx club and Knights hold 8:30 meetings. Mrs Applewhite hosts circle

The Sphinx club holds a business meeting at 8:30 in their club rooms. Knights of Columbus entertain at cards at 8:30 in their hall on Presa street. Mrs. A S Applewhite hosts the Southwestern Circle of Travis Park Church at 225 Fest street. The Woman's Home Mission Society Meets at 4:00 at South Heights Methodist Church.

Sphinx Club Knights of Columbus Presa Street A.S. Applewhite Travis Park Church Fest Street Woman's Home Mission Society of South Heights Mattie Russey Avenue B Willie Voight West Florida Street Alamo Methodist Church George Davis Adams Street

Garden party lights on at the Deutsch home

Mrs. Albert Deutsch hosts a garden party at East Craig Place with many guests listed by name from Seguin and nearby areas. A separate birthday surprise for Mrs. A Doebbler Sr. featured cake, ices, and a long guest list.

A. Doebbler Sr Artie Fisher Mattie Fisher Clara Haack Stella Wendrock Minnie Wendrock Ellen Braden Mabel Braden Maggie Basse Hattie Lee Edna Doebbler Bessie Strawbacker Mabel Potter BE. Rothe F. Wendrock J. Mullin Smith E. Lamkin C. Brewster H .A. Doebbler A. Doebbler Jr R. Wendrock Strohacker M. Braden A. H. McLean S. D. Kinsey Messrs Edwin Doebbler Kock I. Shaw R. E. Wendrock L. Strohacker V. Barrola M. Tyson A. McCall F. Setton O. G. Stout C. Thalhamer L. Bolow

British government optimistic on American-British arbitration treaty

London July 6. Sir Edward Grey announced in the house of commons that the British government is satisfied with progress of the arbitration treaty with the United States and there is every prospect the peace pact will be signed soon.

Associated Press London Edward Grey House of Commons

Horse’s Kick Proves Fatal in Gonzales

Ad John, 5 miles northwest of Gonzales, died Tuesday afternoon after being kicked by a horse. He moved from Washington County twenty-five years ago. The funeral was held at Hodges' cemetery under Oak Forest camp W O W. He leaves a wife, a son Felix Jahn, and two daughters Mrs J C Romberg and Miss Telena Jahn, all of this county.

Gonzales Tex John Hodges Oak Forest Camp Washington County Felix Jahn J. C. Romberg Telena Jahn

Water strike at Westminster to supply McKinney scene

Water was struck at Westminster this morning at the 700 foot level with indications of a sufficient supply for the city. Melissa has raised funds and will sink a well immediately to secure a steady water source for McKinney.

Associated Press Mc'kinney Tex Westminster Melissa

Ginners Violate The Texas Tag Law

Complaints of alleged violations of the cotton ginners tag law are pouring into the department of agriculture from various sections. Ginners are using a tag three-fourths inch wide to mark bagging weight while the law requires indelible ink marks two by three inches on each base ginned. The department warns of prosecution if noncompliance continues.

Austin Tex Department of Agriculture

Hay Fever Relief Claim With Foley’s Honey and Tar

E M Stewart of 1034 Wolfram Street Chicago reports great relief from hay fever and summer colds using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The letter suggests many others with similar symptoms may benefit, from The King Pattison Drug Co.

Foley E. M. Stewart Wolfram St Chicago Stewart King-Pattison Drug Co

Three Small Fires Reported in City

Three minor blazes occurred yesterday two started by oil lamps. The largest loss affected M Martinez at 528 Lopez St with $700 damage to home and $400 contents. A Biel owned house at 187 Biering Ave suffered $60 damage while Mrs Ellis left lamp burning. An auto on Roosevelt Ave and Uvalde St sustained about $5 damage.

M. Martinez Lopez Street Biering Avenue George Biel J.D. Ellis Martinez Roosevelt Avenue Uvalde Street

Kidney Cure Story From Dale Tex Promotes Foley Remedy

Mr Perry A Pitman of Dale Texas says he suffered four months with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones before taking Foley's Kidney Remedy which cured him. He endorses the medicine and urges readers to ask for it at King Pattison Drug Co.

Perry A. Pitman Dale Tex Foley King & Pattison Drug Co

Eleven stabbed in dance quarrel near Muskogee

A country dance and picnic nine miles south of Muskogee Oklahoma erupted into a general fight over a girl. Eleven men were stabbed and one severely wounded. One injured man is believed to be dying. Others sustain serious wounds.

Associated Press Muskogee Okla

Engineer T P O Rourke dies at Smithville

Katy engineer T P O Rourke dies in Smithville after a short illness. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers which will handle his funeral today. His wife had died years ago and his only child was killed in a Katy boiler explosion last February.

Katy Beeer Smithville Tex T. P. O’ Rourke Katy Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Attorney James Gault Attacked by Jack Rabbit in Colorado

GREELEY Colo July 6 James Gault a local attorney hunting rabbits near Greeley was attacked by a large jack rabbit after the animal was wounded. He was severely bitten and scratched before the rabbit was killed.

Associated Press Greeley Colo James Gault

Exposition Park Concerts Boost Evening City Outings

Amid heat waves Exposition Park hosts Rogers augmented band concerts drawing crowds to enjoy breezes, rides and booths. Families picnicking, supper at village stalls, and a two act farce The Postern Gate entertain in a lively park program, with wards listing permit fees and building permits totaling $218,644 and department fees of $326.50. A. Collman, plumber, is listed with two phones.

Exposition Park Rogers

Royal vaudeville closes season with cracker jack acts

Theatergoers enjoy the final week program by the Royal featuring The Connors in a versatile act with acrobatics, dancing, and songs. Count the First continues to wow audiences with nearly human performance. Guess Try and Guess offer monopede eccentrics and We-Chok-Be delivers Indian songs and ballads of a later vintage.

The Royal Dix We-Chok-Be

Honest Medicines Versus Fakes in Taft Message

President Tafts message on Pure Food and Drug law amendments mentions prepared medicines but does not target Foley s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung ailments. Foley Kidney Pills are praised as effective, with three decades of use as a standard remedy for throat chest and lung conditions.

Taft Foley

Building Activity In City Rises In June Report

June report shows city building operations totaling 218,644 dollars, up 4,294 from the same month last year. The article notes the level of construction activity and references the month’s performance.

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BIG Crockery Store Newton, Weller & Wagner CO Commerce ST Navy Ed Steves & Sons Rathskelder Blite Cafe the Artesia Cream CO Waco, Texas NOA Company Losoya Trap Friend Chie Chen Katherine M. Joseph Mary Pearl Melton Galveston Nettie Fennell Mildred Grace of Seguin Mildred Mary Nelson Johnson M. J. Bliem Allentown Marian Bliem William Pyne Charles A. Willard Denver City Adrian Voigt Corpus E.M. Rowley Sociad Cadendar Mary Louise Deutsch Beatrice Mills Mary Maud McCarty Albert Deutsch East Craig Place Misses Mills McCarthy Dorothy Dibrell Ruth McKinney Esther Clements Mary Nelson Mildred Grace Hazel Davis Lilvie Carstarphen Mary Moore Marguerite Deutsch Esther Vaughn Harper Furnish Winchester Kelso Fleming Furnish Fleming Mays Gilbert Denman John Shook Hans McKinney Ralph Waterhouse Richard Surkamp Clifton Smith Edmond McKihenny Joe Kirchell Hurley Hust Maud Davis Marjorie Armstrong Ellen Camp Bama Camp Irene Longmaid Annie Carter Stella Hagg Allie McKennon Duke Russell Mattie Laughter Myrtle Ruth Yantis Gladys Collier Ella Longmaid Mildred Orme Imogene Davis Davis W. B. King Ethel King W. O. King the Hutchins W. G. Higgins Ae Florence Higgins Hermann Haack Clara Fritze Schmueckle Caroline Beyer Camarge Street Carrie Lee Mesdames Max Schmueckle George B. Lee Amy Massey Annie Bernhardt Katie Bail William Wolters Alfred Wolters Norman Scholl Herman Flaig Arthur Lee H. W. Alexander Alamo Heights Government Hill J. H. Savage East French Place Nellie Lytle F. L. Hillyer Rowena Brown Chautauqua William Pfeffer New Orleans Mrs William Schunke Madison Street Charles B. Shapard Pawnee, Okla Steves & Sons Washer Bros Co Miss Middy Alamo Plaza Ginners Centras Tion Ward Travis Club A. Collman A &Kin of T. Felix Goureud Chickering Steinway Emerson, Goggan Brewster Norman Goggan & Bros
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