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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1912

Page

2

Suffragettes Attack Asquith in Dublin Plot

Eight English suffragettes were arrested in Dublin after an assault on Mr. Asquith’s party. A blazing chair and fire damaged the theater box as the premier’s carriage was targeted, with Mrs. Mary Leigh identified as the hatchet hurler. Leigh has a history of militant tactics and prior arrests.

Dublin Asquith England Gladys Evans Mr. Asquith Mary Leigh Leigh Suffraettes London

Man shoots woman who hypnotized him in Denver case

Eugene Miller shot Georgia Lichtenhalter allegedly under a hypnotic spell. The stenographer, employed at the YMCA, had become acquainted with Miller during his tenure there. Miller fled after the shooting and was not found by morning. Miller's wife and his mother dispute the events, claiming hypnosis influenced his actions.

Denver Colo Eugene Miller Georgia Lichtenhalter Miller Lichtenwalter M.C. A

Trial of Mrs. Rene B. Morrow Nears Closing

In Chicago on July 19 the trial of Mrs. Rene B. Morrow for the murder of her husband is nearing its close. After defense and prosecution arguments, court instructions to the jury are expected to be given late today.

Explosion at Albany film factory claims life and injures

An explosion at a Albany picture film factory injures several and kills two men. Ivor Stratford, engulfed in flames, plunged five stories to his death as workers fled. The disaster causes an estimated loss of 200000 dollars.

Exton Albany N. Y Ivor Stratford

Lovers Die in Frijolio Ranch Tragedy Near San Diego

Li brado Flores and Miss Pilar Lopez were killed yesterday at the Frijolio ranch about 40 miles southwest of San Diego Texas. No eye witnesses exist and a 10 year old girl nearby cannot provide a clear account. The bodies lay apart, one with a Winchester wound and the other with a shotgun. Authorities believe the lovers may have agreed to die together or one killed the other and then himself.

San Diego Tex Librado Flores Pilar Lopez Frijolio Here

Colquitt Dates Set for Speaking Tour in Texas

Governor Colquitt announced additional speaking engagements across Texas with venues in Gainesville Sanger Denton Lewisville Mansfield Grapevine Fort Worth West Waco Wills Point Grand Saline and Terrell. Events run from July 22 to July 26 with varied afternoon and evening times.

Austin Tex Colquitt Gainesville Sanger Denton Lewisville Mansfield Grapevine Fort Worth West Waco Wills Point Grand Saline Terrell

Brigands Occupy Hinghwa in Fukien Province

Native press dispatches report brigands have captured Hinghwa an important city between Amoy and Fu Chow in Fukien province during July. The event marks a significant security disruption in coastal China with local authorities likely to respond.

Amoy China N Native Press Hinghwa Ci m Fokien Province Fu Chow

Walier Torpedo Boat Sinks Rumor Declared Groundless

Paris reports rumors of the French torpedo boat destroyer Walier sunk in a collision and many crew drowned were dismissed by the admiralty as unfounded. H. B. May, chief clerk under Taussig, will take a vacation trip to Alexander city with his wife starting tomorrow.

Paris Walier Admiralty H. B. May Taussig Southern Alexander T. May

Woman Victim Of Train And Auto Collision Near Kenedy

Dr. Cyc Berry and his wife Mrs C Berry and their three children were struck by an Aransas Pass passenger train two miles south of Kenedy while crossing a railroad at slow speed. Mrs Berry died after skull surgery. Evelyn 7 was most seriously hurt, Cleveland 10 and John a baby sustained lesser injuries. Engineer Ethridge stated he saw the approaching car but could not avoid the collision.

C.,c. Berry Cyc. Berry the Lee Surgical Hospital San Antonio E Aransas “Rass Kenedy Berry Rockport Dr. Berry Cleveland John Ethridge

Train Versus Car Tragedy Near Dallas Leaves Widow and Five Children

A collision occurred when a car driver believed the train would stop for an oncoming track crossing. Mrs Gerry Berry, 36, wife of Dr. Berry, died in Dallas after moving to San Antonio fifteen years ago. Survived by five children and her parents, the funeral to be held at the First Presbyterian Church with interment at Mission burial grounds.

Br. Berry Gerry Mississippi Texas Rey W. L. Lawrance Berry Halliday Street Dallas Fort Worth Dr. Berry San Antonio First Presbyterian Church Margaret Cleveland Evelyn Louisa John W. L. Lowran Arthur Jones Wy. W. Bondurant R. B. Craig J. B. Crenshaw Jones Yale Hicks Judy

Barnes Slated to Head Advisory Committee

New York July 19 The Republican National Committee sub committee named an advisory group and treasurer candidates. State Chairman William Barnes Jr. is likely to head the committee with broad campaign powers. Dawes and Stotesbury were mentioned for treasurer.

New York Republican National Committee William Barnes Jr Charles G.dawes Edward T. Stotesbury Philadelphia

August Docket Postponed by Rail Commission

The Texas railroad commission postponed all matters scheduled for August 13 hearings to the September 10 session to allow commissioners to attend the state democratic convention in San Antonio on August 13.

Austin Tex Raiload Commission San Antonio

Boxing Exhibition Will Not Be Held at Exposition Park

Assistant District Attorney J F Carl ordered Sheriff John Tobin to prevent a boxing match between Young Jeffries and the Dixie Kid at Exposition Park claiming it violated Texas penal code Article 1005 which prohibits championship or prize boxing with admission fees. Authorities were alerted to arrest managers and participants at the first sign of trouble.

Exposition Parks Young Jeffries Dixie Kid J. F. Carl John Tobin Texas Carl Cart Sheriff Tobin

Meet on Alamo Plaza for Citizens' League rally

Citizens' league hosts a large open air meeting on Alamo Plaza next Thursday night to discuss county officer elections. Candidates and speakers pledge calm discourse and focus on changing the county ring, with two earlier meetings at Fest's hall and the German hall tonight.

Citizens’ League Alamo Plaza South Flores Street Santa Clara and LaFitte Streets

Change of Address Rules for Tax Receipts

The notice states that only today and Monday remain for voters who moved out of their precinct to have their tax receipt changed. Without the change, residents who moved to another precinct since receiving their poll tax receipt cannot vote in the upcoming primary. Law requires address change filings five days before an election.

Margaret Brown Returns as Hotel Cashier at St Anthony

Miss Margaret Brown resumes duties as cashier at the St Anthony Hotel after a vacation of several weeks.

Margaret Brown St. Anthony Hotel

Land Deal on Main Avenue Sold for 36800

W J Burns and George B Taliaferro sold land one block north of Houston street with 46.4 feet frontage on Main avenue to J Ry Karr Semp Russ and M M Cisalk for 36800. The lot extends 60.2 feet back on Carrera street and is currently occupied by a brick building. It was bought as an investment.

Main Avenue George B. Taliaferro Houston Street J. Ry Karr Semp Russ M. M. Cisalk Carrera Street

Construction Begins on $29,000 Residence on King's Highway

Work started today on a brick and tile ten room residence for Hi L Kokernst on King's Highway Summit Place opposite J W Kokernst facing north. A garage and stables will sit at the rear. Plans by architect H A Reuter and contract awarded to Reber and Young.

King’s Highway Summit Place H. A. Reuter

Inquiry near end of hearings on Judge Hanford ethics

Seattle July hearings before the house judiciary sub committee heard most charges against Federal Judge Hanford including alleged favor seeking from the Northern Pacific Railway involved in a Seattle Renton and Southern Junction case. The panel copied letters to the record to show potential bias in court proceedings.

Seattle Wash House Judiciary Hanford Seattle, Renton and Southern Hiram C. Gill Northern Pacific Railway Company

Burial Permits For Six Residents And One Judge

Burial permits list six individuals and one judge who died in July. E Rodriguez age 60 died July 18 at 21a South Laredo street. Minnie Cox age 27 died July 18 at 1021 East Crockett street. Hmma Gall age 49 died July 17 at 516 San Pedro avenue. Merigildo Ballejo age 13 died July 18 at No 6 Grant alley. Hansford Stewart age 27 died July 16 at 706 East Crockett street. Michael F Collins age 66 died July 13 at Bexar county hospital. Judge Joan H James age 59 died July 17 at Comfort Texas.

E. Rodriguez South Laredo Minnie Cox East Crockett Street Hmma Gall San Pedro Avenue Merigildo Ballejo Grant Alley Hansford Stewart Michael F. Collins Bexar County Hospital

Automobile Licenses List From Houston and San Jose

A scanned roster shows automobile licenses with numbers and owners including A. Traction Co. Houston St 2081-D E. Anderson 313 Seventh Street 658s2 H. M. Trueheart 428 Josephine St 2583 Chas Reel 623 Avenue C 2584 J. S. Bundres 2404 Monterey Street and 2585 C. A. Halderman San Jose Tex.

S. A. Traction Co Houston St D. E. Anderson Seventh Street H. M. Trueheart Josephine St Avenue C J. S. Bundres Monterey Street C. A. Halderman San Jose Tex

Births Start New Family at Two Homes

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ford on July 14 at 122 Aganier Avenue. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. Martinez on July 18 at 21 Lahor Street.

Arthur Ford Aganier Avenue W. Martinez Lahor Street

Why Mr. Leroy Scott Is Highly Pleased

A city chauffeur, Leroy Scott, says Plant Juice improves his long deteriorating kidney condition, boosting strength and mental clarity. He urges others to try Fischer's Drug Store for a bottle, touting Plant Juice as a nerve tonic and cure for stomach liver kidney and blood ailments.

Leroy Scott Nacogdoches Street T. L. Conroy Conroy North Alamo Fischer's Drug Store Fischer's Houston Alamo

Real Estate Transfers From 1911 to 1912 in City Blocks

A series of recorded transfers lists multiple buyers and sellers with parcel details and prices. Notable deeds include Mrs D By Haag to A W Chitten den for lot g block 5 Mission Ridge and Henry C Miller to J B McDan iel for lots 2 and 3 block 100 Los Angeles Heights, among others on Medina river and city blocks 1840 3098 570. Prices range from 4800 to 27742.57.

D. By Haag A. W. Chittenden Mission Ridge Henry C. Miller J.B. McDaniel Los Angeles Heights John J. Lessing, Jr Emil J. Lamm New City Felix Heermann N. M. ‘Dawson Medina River Rosa H. Pela Et al Felix Meermann Waits Heermann W. D. Syers Laura. S. Butler New City Block Woodlawn Avenue Hertzberg William A. Cocke Hertzberg Avenue L. C. Pearce William A. ,Cocke R. Johnson Kate Shine Maggie A. Shine Vincent Patrick J. N. Campbell Henry Watzlavzick Olive and Starr Streets

Building Permit For H L Eokernot Residence

Two story brick and tile home at 326 Kings Highway approved for a 10 room dwelling with a 7000 dollar project estimate.

H. Ll. Eokernot Kings Highway

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Eit Denver Y. M. C. A C. C. Berry Monster League H. L. Kokernot Fletcher SELZ Bam E. Houston W. & G. Shoe Co.’S Selz Royal Blue’ Store
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