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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1911
Page
2
The Daily Light prints a chaotic mock court scene urging officers to stop Daffydil raves while detailing jokes and insults about local figures. The piece shifts to a real murder case as selection of a jury starts in Gonzales Texas for Wayman Mills charged with the Beeville killing.
The legislature reconvenes in an extra session with debate over staffing. Senator Watson moves to recess the senate to allow arranging employees and stenographers for the session. The motion passes and the senate recesses, with the message expected to be read later in the afternoon after partial reading in the house.
In Austin on July 31 the pros plan to stall the general appropriation bill by advancing redistricting measures to pressure Governor Colquitt to submit liquor regulatory laws. Conservatives warn this would harm state credit and risk a new special session. They doubt success of probes into prohibition election irregularities and favor delaying major action until the governor’s key items are enacted.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Fletcher of we are guests at the Menger. A Garwood organizer of the Bankers' Guarantee Life Insurance company is at the Gunter. Miss Leona Dodd of Lockhart is among arrivals at the Maverick. J. A. Troxell of Amarillo, a Panhandle ranchman, is at the Bexar. T. H. Boynton of Waco is registered for the Crockett. K. M. Morehead of Corpus Christi is paying a business visit and staying at the Savoy.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pizzini hosted a picnic at their ranch near Espara Mission for Elvira Pizzini the Academy of the Incarnate Word graduate. Guests enjoyed barbecue dance games and a daffydiling contest with prizes won by Lula Moglia and Elvira Pizzini.
Dalton Georgia July 31 Associated Press report says Editor Shope denies pressuring Judge Fite to sign an apology for a Dalton Citizen editorial. He claims he signed only after the judge refused explanation and threatened jail. He offered to pay a fine and bond, which was refused.
Twenty five copies of the printed transcript of the proceedings in the United States v Micellant concerning three barrels of vanilla tonka and compound were sent to the clerk of the circuit court in New Orleans. The move follows a new law mandating printed transcripts for appealed cases to reduce costs from typewriting. The case, arising from a February 1910 seizure, concerns pure food act compliance and whether the secretary of agriculture must be notified of alleged violations and the imported purpose of the goods for ice cream. The appeal is to be heard the third Monday in November.
San Antonio inspectors may compel local fruit stands to use glass showcases to protect fruit from dust and flies. Three days of study led to pamphlets outlining a Texas dairy and food department law. only one stand on East Houston near Alamo Plaza now complies. If enforced, about seventy five stands could be affected.
Several thousand spectators cheered as Miss Margaret Mayo and J V Barnes wed in a band stand ceremony at Exposition park officiated by Justice Umscheid. The couple toured the park by auto, posed for photos, visited concessions and attended a theater show before a banquet. They will reside in San Antonio where they had been staying.
Three youths. two boys aged 9 and a girl aged 12. jailed on theft charges after poultry stolen from Dr A Burnett and John Shane homes on East Commerce Street. Two hens valued at 25 dollars each from Burnett home and three hens valued at 40 dollars from Shane home. Detective Green arrested them and will file felony theft affidavits in Justice Fisk's court.
A city committee led by J. F. Ryan canvasses saloonmen to abolish free lunches. Ryan says efforts are progressing and a liquor men’s meeting will be called to vote on ending complimentary feeds in their establishments.
Letter to the editor argues state wide prohibition failed due to shipping of liquor and proposes an anti treating law to punish saloon activity. W. W. Herring of San Antonio calls for brewers and saloonmen to push legislation to abolish drunkenness without banning drinking. He cautions against illegitimate dives and urges a regulated, decent saloon system to protect youth and industries.
A young newsboy at Houston and Navarro in San Antonio rushed to a French poodle struck by a car. He carried the injured dog to an alley between the St. Anthony hotel and the L. P. Peck store, then stayed with it while selling papers. The owner, found on Crofton Avenue, rewarded the boy with a coin.
Bud Mars resumes flying at the Mineola aerodrome in the same repaired aircraft. His first flight since the Erie accident covered about seven miles. He admits initial nerves but regains confidence after circling the field.
Airdome revival last night featured Rev. V Godbey preaching I Am Thy God to a large audience. Evangelist Sid Williams is set to preach Hell tonight with special music provided for the occasion.
Charles L. Green an Albany county farmer was electrocuted at Clinton prison for murdering his 14 year old daughter on a New Scotland farm. Governor Dix twice stayed the execution before the death. Green confessed satisfaction with the jury verdict as his wife’s infidelity surfaced facts at trial.
New York July 381 Direct ors of the Standard Oil company have approved a plan of reorganization to comply with a supreme court decree Distribution of subsidiary stocks to holders of five shares of parent stock will begin in September Each five parent shares yield thirty two subsidiary certificates and at least one full share in each of the thirty five companies About 220000 certificates will be issued for subsidiaries while a little over 6000 parent certificates remain outstanding.
Washington reports detail bitter exchanges as the Lorimer investigation hears testimony about the Charles White confession and Illinois lawmaker Luke. Attorneys clash over remarks about a Tribune source and deaths, with Senate committee members rebuking offhand comments and seeking precise phrasing.
Austin July 31 All indications point to one of the most successful state encampments at Camp Mabry in Texas National Guard history Adjutant General Henry Hutchings says about 2500 Guard troops will participate with regulars from Fort Sam Houston to begin maneuvers August 7 Fort Sam Houston detailling a field hospital advised by Captain Justice U S A suggests 50 to 75 men will attend securing health support for the Guard
Exposition Park tonight offers free Giant Dip rides to anyone clipping today's coupon ads. A dance hall coupon prints Tuesday good for all evening dances, while Casa de Loco accepts the same coupon for younger visitors. The Sins Stock company’s A Actor's Romance at the park theater drew a capacity crowd with strong performances by Richard Mandell and the cast. Miss Margaret Mayo and J. W. Barnes wed at the park band stand with Justice Um scheid presiding, witnessed by thousands.
Brother Philip Teran, 38, noted educator in Mexico, died at 6:15 Sunday at Santa Rosa hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his mother, sisters and brothers in Spain. A native of Spain, he taught at the Catholic school in Durango before coming to San Antonio for treatment three months ago. The funeral was at St. Louis college chapel with requiem mass, burial in St. Louis college cemetery.
Mrs J O Ivey, age 50, died this morning at 10 30 at 285 Lamar Street after a long illness. She is survived by her husband. Having lived in the city one month, she will be buried in Batesville after preparation by Sloan Hagg Undertaking Co.
San Antonio health department reports 136 births in July, 77 girls, the highest month total on record. Many births await final reporting and the count may rise. During the same period 166 burial permits were issued. most deaths were non residents.
Mexico City July 31 President de la Barra joined memorial services for Hidalgo marking a century since his execution. He attended the independence monument procession and laid a wreath at the cathedral tomb of the priest who led the revolt.
Heavy rain drenched Wichita Falls and nearby Iowa Park and Henrietta last night with one and thirty one hundredths inches measured. The downpour continued into the morning, affecting local streets and daily activity.
J. Oscar Chapman, serving in the San Antonio post office for five years, will leave tomorrow for Eagle Pass to assume duties as inspector of customs. The civil service examinations held last February produced thirty one applicants. Chapman had the highest grades among all.
In Mineral Wells Texas on July 31 a petition circulated for a local option election in Palopinto county. Strawn mines are to reopen soon and supporters aim to hold the vote prior to miners’ return. Special summer rates offered for couples at Hot Wells hotel under the American plan.
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