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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1911

Page

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Witness Testimony Tells of Hines Bragging About Lorimer Vote

Donald Frame, a cigar stand employee, testified that Hines boasted of helping elect Lorimer to the Senate. Isaac Baker, timber hoser, followed with a account of Hines meeting with Clarence Iank and a tense cross examination revealed uncertainty over exact wording.

BT Fed Associated Frees Washington Howabd Ward Hines Chicago Frame Hines Lorimer United States Senate Hettler Isaac Baker 2S Latmber Company Clarence S. Iank International Harvester Company Funk Fines Baker Senator Kern Giver Baker Filner

Walthall’s second bid to city bank read at council meeting

Leon WN Walthall cashier of West Texas Bank & Trust submitted a second bid to serve as depository for the city of San Antonio but was not allowed to be read. Alderman Manermann reported unfavorably on the bid, with the committee noting equal terms would favor his bank, the only other bidder. Walthall said he acted on an invitation and offered a written proposition with explanations and payments.

Leon WN. Walthall West Texas Bank & Trust Company San Antal Walthatl Katyman Manermann Tinahee Walthall Mavermann Ty Bank Ans Welthull Magermann

Mother's Friend Emulsion Promised For Expectant Mothers

An 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Mother's Friend an oily external emulsion for expectant mothers. Claiming to ease natural discomforts of pregnancy and aid recovery after childbirth, it urges mothers to consult a free book and visit drug stores to purchase regulation company materials.

Natere Joe Hich Comte Regulator CO Ailes

Rains General In North Part Of State

Rainfall across several Texas towns led to flooding and damage. In Waco 4.30 inches fell, Brazos river rose, and areas near Mineral Wells, Cleburne, Waxahachie, Hillsboro, and Taylor reported high totals. Lightning damaged structures and lines, with Mendoza and surrounding counties noting widespread moisture and effects.

Associated Press Waco Tex Brazos River Wacoti Lueners

Auto Club Plans Immediate Action On Road Improvements

A revived Auto Club outlines a program to accelerate highway improvements from this city. At a meeting this afternoon at St Anthony Hotel the group signaled willingness to donate funds to start projects. Directors’ terms were restructured to thirteen, with five new names among the nominees for the board.

San Antonio Lund Clih HA. Gaeth W. Z Hering To. Tayloe Daniel the Hobrand J. Wy i Tagher

Flowers Delivered to the Afflicted in Santa Jema Home

A large bouquet was delivered to Givert Burns at the Santa Jema home, signaling recovery from injuries. Burns spoke of happiness over small kindness, recalled no memory of the crash after consciousness, and noted plans for more gifts and a shave money loan. Additional baskets and small gifts were distributed to residents as staff and volunteers cheerfully aided the facility.

Givert Burns Santa Jema Ins Scirne

Troops May Attend Mabry Park Maneuvers In Texas

The Texas National Guard maneuvers at Mabry Park August 7 to 17 may include Twenty-second Infantry units and Third Cavalry elements from Brigadier General Duncan's department. A thousand wagons and transport from Fort Sam Houston are being allocated, with officers designated as inspector-instructors for target practice.

Ram Guy ‘T. Potts Chicago Joseph W. Duncan Department of Texas Twenty-second Infantry Third Cavalry Texas National Guard Mabry Park Dunton Hutchinsle Lavy Fort Sam Houston Duncan Cimp Dupenn Regi August Tan Kent Spring Phin Tcon van Orsdale Comand

The Relation of Art With Advertising Lecture

Eddie Wolff spoke at the Advertisers' Association luncheon on how art governs advertising in modern times. He argued artistic ads yield better results and illustrated with samples. Hank Davis and S. A. Hopkins discussed plans to host the Texas delegation for the National Advertisers' convention in Boston. W.J. Murphy recounted advertising successes from Houston. The 24 attendees called the meeting the most enthusiastic since the club formed.

Eddie Wolff Wolff Hank Davis Hopkins Pexas National Advertisers’ Association Boston W. J. Murphy Houston Bayou City

Fire Bug Operating in San Antonio Sparks Smoke and Alarm

Continted from Page One reports a blaze at an urban factory causing heavy smoke through a shaft. Workers fled causing unease as the fire alarm summoned fire companies to San Pedro avenue and Governors street where a barn wall burned from a charcoal fire. Damage was slight. A Tulvy alarm near Palmetto and Van Ness streets earlier last night led to broken windows and forced many to evacuate in a fruitless chase.

San Pedro Avenue Gvergrean Street Aftur & O'Clock Fox Palmetto van Neas

CHARGE FORGERY OF JURORS WARRANTS

Charges of forgery against Ceorgre Mogro and others allege they forged juror warrants. Complaints list warrants prelogged to be forged for jurors names such as Robert Whitley Charles Bell Fort M. S. Abbey and others with amounts from $1 to $507. Deputy Sheriff Stevens filed the complaints and Moore awaits probating hearing.

Ceorgre Mogro Ohjal Deyuty Sher Tandgey Denaty Elev Wale Gomnty Mikk Moore Varkilt Kors Bexar Waleb Gervl Moore Arecan Tobert Whitley Charles Bell Ft M. S. Abbey Snaith MH. A. Miata Joneaey O Fur Sherif Stevens

Rain Tonight Forecast Eases San Antonio Heat

San Antonio cooled from yesterday’s near 99 degrees as a strong gulf breeze brought moist air. Officials predict possible rain tonight or tomorrow while other Texas areas saw soaking showers and a broader storm brewing for relief from the heat.

San Antonio Sam Vane Tonians Gulf Central North Texo Waco Baylor Southwest Pacific Coast United States Allen Boel Toca I Weather Bureau Hnell San Antonis

Boys Urge Prohibition Rally by Local High Schoolers

An enthusiastic prohibition meeting convened at the old Artdome by five high school boys under 21. Speakers Lynn Beeley Emmet Ison Walter Baird Richard Swearingen and Andrew Dilworth, with J G Anderson of the YMCA introducing them, aimed to influence the state to pass the amendment abolishing saloons. The event featured vocal solos and musical selections.

Artdome Andh Sinkei Lynn Beeley Emmet Ison Walter Baird Richard Swearingen Andrew Dilworth J. G% Anderson Young Men's Christian Nssociation Acta Ax

La Follette May Run Against Taft In 1912 Battle

Insurgent leader La Follette faces a split party scenario as Bourne and other progressives debate backing him as an independent candidate if Taft wins the Republican nomination. Roosevelt’s role remains unclear while strong opposition to Taft grows within the progressive camp.

Pacial LaFallette Guigligne Polleice Taft Hoe Labollette Wilton Tutt

New Crop Cotton Arrives in Markets Across South

July 18 report notes a fresh cotton crop moving into markets with widespread receipts in South Texts towns. Early sales show dealers marketing from two tons upward as new harvests reach warehouses and spinners.

Houston South

Funeral for Charles Ene in San Antonio

Charles Ene died in San Antonio on Tenam 8. The funeral will be held at Otto Teba's undertaking parlors at 0 o'clock 4. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend at Memorial National cemetery.

Charles Ene San Antonio Charles Xroeninker Waerat Otto Teba Weil Neaey Ne 'Merment National Cemetery

List of Probable Peers Interest Talk in London

London July 18 There is much curiosity over the cabinet’s list of potential peers. Premier Asquith is said to be prepared to meet contingencies, with two sources named as likely supply the peers eldest sons of liberal peers and members of parliament.

Assoclatin Presb London Mich Curtodhy Asquith Jehdae Nat Averes

San Benito Interurban seeks Brownsville street car franchise

Sam Robertson, president of the San Benito Interurban, applied for a Brownsville franchise to build and operate a street car system. The plan includes freight service on certain streets and extending the system to farms east of town, with a bond to connect to the San Benito system.

Brownsville Tex Sam Robertson San Benito

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