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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1911

Page

2

Texans at Boston Will Number 99

Texas delegation to the National Association of Advertising Clubs convention in Boston August 1 will total 95 men and four women. Dallas leads with 42 delegates, Houston nine, Fort Worth 21, and smaller towns sending single reps. San Antonio contributes seven, led by William Moore White and J. Frank Davis, who plan a lavish Boston welcome. Delegates visit President Taft August 2 with auto trips through Cambridge and the North Shore.

J. Frank Davis Texas National Association of Advertising Clubs Boston Dallas Waco Fort Worth Houston Mart Big Sandy Mesquite Garland San Antonio William Moore White The Advertisers’ Association Reno Kayton J. H. Kirkpatrick Jake Wolff S. A. Hopkins W. J. Bagot Messrs Hopkins Davis Boston City Club Mr. Davis Massachusetts Rhode Island Lone Star State Taft Beverly Mass Cambridge North Shore Mr. Hopkins Westminister Hotel San Antonians

Women Plead Not Guilty in Stokes Shooting Case

Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad entered not guilty pleas to all three counts in the W. E. D. Stokes shooting indictment. They face charges of attempted murder and first and third degree assaults. Trial tentatively set for October.

New York Lillian Graham Ethel Conrad W. E. D. Stokes

Obituary notices for Maxwell Gill and Kenedy deaths in San Antonio

Maxwell A 38 died Tuesday at home from arsenic poisoning while a miner in Bisbee Arizona. Survived by Texas relatives. Burial in Daluse Washington county after prep by Sloan Hagg. Lula Gill 12 died Tuesday at 519 Cameron Street. Funeral 10 AM at home, burial in Mission Burial Park. Dollie Kenedy 38 died Tuesday after surgery at 325 McCullough Avenue. Survived by brothers L W and D Heard of Sabinal. Burial to Sabinal after prep by Shelley Loring.

Maxwell Madrwell Sharer Street Bisbee Ariz Texas San Antonio Sloan & Hagg Daluse Washington County

Williams R. Williams noted San Antonio conductor dies

R. Williams, Aransas Pass switchman fatally injured at Yoakum, died en route to San Antonio for treatment. A Southern Pacific conductor for ten years, he is survived by his mother and Ohio relatives. Funeral held at 4 pm from 1414 North Pine Street under San Antonio division No. 76 Order of Railway Conductors. Interment in conductors’ lot, City Cemetery No. 3.

City Cemetery

Activities Without Constant Government Supervision

A report outlines other reasons given for continuing oversight or altering control measures, emphasizing the need for ongoing governance. The discussion notes implications for policy, administration, and the roles of oversight bodies.

Federal regulatory role in business harmony and price rules

The piece argues the justice department cannot endlessly supervise firms and favors an administrative board or commission to prevent violations and aid firms in complying with law. It questions whether a federal industrial commission should regulate prices, noting the Interstate Commerce Act requires reasonable transportation prices and no unjust discrimination.

Federal Department of Justice Federal Industrial Commission Congress

Real Estate Exchange Luncheon Notice Prompts Tomorrow Arrival

A special bulletin from Secretary Ray Mackey informs all Real Estate Exchange members of a luncheon in St. Anthony tomorrow. The notice lists agenda items including "A New Irrigation Wrinkle" and "That Highway San Antonio to the Gulf" with speakers such as B D Hatcher and W S Hawkins, noting 135 people attended last Thursday and inviting others to attend at their own expense.

Real Estate Exchange Ray Mackey St. Anthony H. P. Street B. D. Hatcher Hawkins Oklahoma San Antonio Gulf

Positive Cure For All Foot Ailments Promoted

A vintage advertisement touts Calocide compound to dissolve corns bunions and callouses. Soak feet fifteen minutes daily for several nights, then massage sore parts. Claims quick relief from sweating odor swollen feet and general nervous- system benefit. Sold by druggists. 25 cents a package.

Prices Fixing in Interstate Commerce Sparks Reform Debate

The text argues that prices of interstate commodities may warrant congressional regulation similar to transportation rates. It notes artificial restraints from tariffs and producer agreements that fix prices, excluding consumers, and urges public influence on pricing to ensure fair costs.

Congress

Black to Prison for Army Officer Impersonation

Black, who pleaded guilty before Judge T B Maxey in federal court on July 10, will be sent to Leavenworth Kansas tomorrow by U S marshal attache L Anderson. He admitted posing as a United States Army colonel to obtain money and services including swindling the St Anthony hotel of 125 dollars. His sentence was fixed at fifteen months but reduced to thirteen due to two months already served. Anderson will then go to Chicago to visit his family for about a month.

EE. T. Black T. 8. Maxey Federal District Court United States Army Leavenworth Kan L. Anderson United States Marshal's Office Black Houston Federal Grand Jury St. Anthony Anderson Chicago

Revolution Spreads as Haiti Capital in Jeopardy

In Washington on July 19 the Haitian revolution spreads rapidly and officials doubt the capital will remain under President Simon as the uprising gains strength and momentum.

Associated Press Washington Haiti Island Republic Simon

Fort Worth Panthers Sign New Pitcher Flynn

Fort Worth Texas announces the signing of a new pitcher from Stephenville who will join the Panthers in South Texas. The announcement names the twirler Flynn as part of the roster addition.

Panthers Twirler Flynn Fort Worth Tes Ynn Stephenville, Tex South Texas

Important to all Women Readers of this Paper

Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble without realizing it. Kidney problems can trigger headaches back pain and fatigue, making you irritable. Swamp-Root, a kidney liver and bladder remedy, is touted to restore health and energy. Readers may request a sample bottle from Dr Kilmer and Company in Binghamton New York. Regular and one dollar sizes are available at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Fire Bug Suspected After String of False Alarms

Police pursue a reported fire bug tied to a rash of blazes and false alarms in Chicago, with 42 calls in 19 days. A south Cherry street blaze and a Field building fire are linked to arson motives. Two minor incidents follow, one at 381 Chicago boulevard and another grass fire on Jones avenue.

South Cherry Street Bishop Chicago Boulevard Jones Avenue

Fireman Injured from Cut in Town and Walnut Fire

Simon Pendleton of fire company No 3 on East Commerce Street is at risk of blood poisoning after cutting his left hand while removing a window at a Town and Walnut Street fire Tuesday morning. He received medical care after the blaze was put out and later reported arm swelling and pain.

Simon Pendleton

Brown Speaks in Favor of the Reciprocity Bill

Senator Brown of Nebraska praised the reciprocity measure while criticizing insurgent colleagues who opposed Canadian reciprocity. He lauded the Democratic Party for backing a president, and named Edward Hines as a lumber trust leader opposing the bill, insisting the farmers deserve support for the legislation.

Associated Press Washington Senate Democratic Party Brown Nebraska Edward Hines Lumber Trust

Inquest resumes on Campbell deaths in civil court day

The inquest into the deaths of C. A. R. Campbell Jr and Winnie Turner Campbell was postponed this morning due to civil cases. It will reconvene this afternoon with Mrs. J. B. Turner expected as the first witness. Witnesses said there were no eye witnesses to the shooting.

Justice of the Peace Umscheid C. A. R. Campbell Jr Winnie Turner Campbell J. B. Turner Fred A. Hoyer Campbell Walter Durbin Durbin

June Salaries Ordered Paid by City Council Action

City council likely to approve a 46000 June salaries appropriation after a morning conference among Mayor Callaghan Alderman Steves and Lipscomb and a caucus by insurgent aldermen. The plan shifts from lump sum funding to itemized allocations to each expense.

Callaghan Steves Lipscomb

Melons for Soldiers at Grant Park Tournament

Soldiers camping at Grant Park Chicago for the national military tournament July 24 to 30 will reportedly receive Texas watermelons. A wealthy Texas planter offered to send a carload if freight is paid. Officials hope the supply will feed about 10 000 soldiers with evenly sliced melons.

Grant Park Chicago Texas Young

Mexican conductor held on slave trafficking charge in San Antonio

Rafael Torres a Mexican was arraigned before United States Commissioner R L Edwards on a charge of violating the interstate commerce act and held on a $1000 bond. He said he worked as a Pullman conductor on a Texas Mexico train through Laredo. Four charges stood in the case and a federal grand jury will consider action in December.

Rafael Torres United States R. L. Edwards Federal Land Jury Torres San Antonio Mexico City Texas Mexico Laredo United States District Attorney Charles C. Cresson Charles F. Stevens Huffman O C Dennis J. A. Dennis Brinches Clalmenie

Rev Truitt predicts victory for pros in liquor ban vote

Reverend George W. Truett of Dallas predicts passage of the prohibition amendment next Saturday as counties with strong dry and wet support go to the polls. He spoke in San Antonio at the old Air Dome after addressing crowds in Austin and Wooldridge Park and heads to Houston.

George W. Truett Astor First Baptist Church Allas San Antonio Old Airdome Houston Truett Wooldridge Park Austin Dallas Fort Worth

Soldiers to be paid in Agua Prieta amid disbanding rows

Soldiers in Agua Prieta Sonora are to be paid today. Each will receive 40 Mexican pesos with 25 for services and 15 as compensation for surrendering arms. Authorities fear the men may refuse to surrender their arms sparking trouble during disbandment.

TNP Preeba Agua Prieta Sonora

Agua Prieta Under Martial Law Amid Border Tense Standoff

Douglas Arizona reports Agua Prieta Mexico under martial law with no entry or exit allowed since nine this morning. Captain Omero, the paymaster, was arrested after paying soldiers to be discharged and attempting to seize their guns. Customs collector J. L. Lubert also detained. Douglas residents stranded on the Mexican side and guards patrol the border with cannons deployed in the streets.

Martins Daw Associated Press Douglas Ariz Agua Prieta Mexico Omero J. L. Lubert

Regiment Home After a Successful Trip

The provisional regiment under Col J A Van Orsdale returned to camp at 9 15 this morning after testing a reduced wheel transportation quota on the Rio Grande frontier. The unit praised for patrol work on the border and Col Dorst commended noncommissioned officers for leadership during the five months of patrols totaling 119100 miles.

J. A. van Orsdale Leon Springs Washer's Ranch van Orsdale Dorst Third Cavalry J. H. Dorst Rio Grande

Custody Battle Over Four Year Old Child in District Court

Crug Ramirez and Viscanora G. de Ramirez file habeas corpus in the Fortyrs district court seeking custody of Paulie Cantu four. They claim Bensistade G. Cantu and Ignacio Cantu are not proper guardians as the child’s parents are dead. Hearing set for Friday.

Crug Ramirez Viscanora G. de Ramirez Forty Rs Bensistade G. Cantu Ignacio Cantu Paulie Cantu

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