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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1911
Page
3
Mrs. A J Evans reports losing a valuable diamond ring while en route to visit a sick friend Saturday afternoon. The ring, a birthday gift from her railroad worker husband, dropped from her purse on the Tobin Hill or Hot Wells car. The item is sought by Evans and local authorities.
Publicity league letters go to Texas advertising bodies urging state funds for a European campaign. Dr. Fred Pearson and Fred Reutzel argue Minnesota’s $50,000 yearly immigrant drive proves value, citing Galveston port and German Polish farmers as potential beneficiaries. Support from San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and other chambers is sought.
O. E. Drew a Beacon Hill Nolan line motorman saved a French poodle on Comal street at Fredericksburg road intersection Saturday at 9 am. Mrs Learns awarded him a $10 bill for the lifesaving act after he stopped the car and protected the dog. He initially declined the gift but she insisted he accept.
All parties holding bills against the Anti Prohibition organizations will please present them at once for settlement. CHESTER H. TERRELL, Chairman.
Marriage licenses issued today include Seferino Castillo and Maria Moreno Eric Gordon Dewees and Ale alia Williams E Knappick and Ella May Hoyt Aurelio Valdez and Victoria Turin Charles F Barbera and Mary Giovanazzi Leave for vacation Sheriff Tobin and family will be away about two weeks Chief Deputy Stevens in charge Assault to murder complaint filed against Ida Harris for allegedly injuring Rosalis Green with near jugular cut Green expected to recover Local crime note reflects racial references from period reporting
A vast blaze in the ancient section of Constantinople's Stamboul raged from yesterday afternoon until 3 a.m. It destroyed over 5000 homes across two square miles, with the War Ministry area hit hardest. Officials suspect political incendiaries amid celebrations of the constitutional anniversary. The European quarter remained safer due to wind direction.
Wisconsin based project by N Simon plans a 12000 pound cheese for the National Dairy Show. The mammoth, weighing sixty five tons of milk, will require 650 dairies, 1350 milking workers, and a special flat car and refrigerator, with exhibition dates October 26 to November 4 and a competition against Illinois New York cheeses.
An old standard remedy promises malaria prevention and system build up using a tasteless tonic. The label states quinine and iron as the active ingredients, marketed for both adults and children with a 50 cent price.
A report notes parties held by multiple parties to press lawmakers to oppose Anti Prohibition organizations. Chairman led discussions and coordinated actions across groups seeking policy changes. Further details on dates and attendees were not provided.
Wild scenes marked the house of commons as Premier Asquith tried to move on Lords amendments to the veto bill. He warned that the government would create new peers if the Lords refused reasonable amendments. The chamber roared with protests from all sides amid chants and interruptions.
Edwin Fairfax Naulty of New York argues a Kiess comet in the eastern sky explains three-year climate extremes. He claims comet heads refract solar force affecting Earth’s atmosphere, predicting further heat, fires, droughts, and earthquakes.
The San Antonio school board invites bids for a twelve room and basement reinforced concrete and brick building with cast stone trimmings. Bids due by 4 PM August 26 1911 with a $500 certified check payable to the board. Plans available from Scutter & Shands 425 Moore Building, San Antonio Texas. $10 deposit to ensure prompt return of plans. Usual rights reserved. Frederick Terrell president.
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