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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1911

Page

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Will Stand on His Record as Gary Denies World Steel Conspiracy

Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel told a House committee he knows nothing of any plan to form a world steel alliance. He said the steel group controls subsidiaries though they act independently and would adjust managers if needed. He offered to provide any facts and insisted the bureau of corporations needs a full house of data.

Washington Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Gary House Steel Trust Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Corporations Stanley Norman B. Ream Percival Roberts James Daly W. B. Dickson Directorate of The Steel Corporation Mr. Gary American Iron and Steel Institute Iron and Steel

Comparative Weather Temperatures Today and Last Year

The local United States Weather Bureau reports hourly temperatures for today and the same date last year. Morning readings range from 63 to 72 degrees with 66 at 4 a.m. and 70 at 6 a.m. Noon temperatures reach into the upper eighties, peaking near 90 degrees by afternoon.

United States Weather Bureau

San Antonio Area Weather Update

For San Antonio and vicinity fair with continued high temperatures through tonight and Friday.

San Antonio

Weather Roundup From Cities Across the Midwest and East

The dispatch lists city by city forecasts with temperatures and conditions. St Louis 66 clear with an east wind shifting to south, possible thunder storms and higher temps. Chicago 60 clear with SW wind, warmer tonight and Friday. Milwaukee 60 clear with day wind from the east. St Paul 62 partly cloudy with SW wind, thunder tonight or Friday. Kansas City 66 cloudy with SW wind, thunderstorms tonight and Friday, warmer. New York 62 clear with SW wind, fair tonight and Friday. Boston 66 cloudy with SE wind, Friday fair. Washington 70 clear with SW wind, Friday fair.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

Generals Named For Army Divisions With Chicago Central Assignment

Washington exposes planned army reorganization effective July 1 with Major General Frederick D. Grant leading the Eastern division in New York and Major General Arthur Murray taking the Western division in San Francisco. A central division commander for Chicago is not yet chosen, while Major General William H. Carter will command the maneuver division at San Antonio for two to three months before Major General Grant takes over.

Will'am H. Carter United States Army Chicago Fort Sam Houston Frederick D. Grant Arthur Murray Carter Associated Press Washington New York San Francisco A &Coommander Murray William H. Carter San Antonio Grant

Garros Reaches Rome in Wake of Beaumont

Roland Garros the French aviator arrives in Rome at 5 10 pm from Pisa during the Paris Rome Turin air race. He left Pisa at 10 30 am and started from Pisa to overtake rival Andre Beaumont as the Italian torpedo boat Fulmine shadowed him for ten miles.

Associated Press Rome Roland Garros Andre Beaumont Pisa Mediterranean Garros Fulmine Grosseto Vidart Nice Genoa Frey

Nebraska Senator Seeks Lorimer Expulsion From Senate

Senator Brown of Nebraska introduced a resolution demanding the expulsion of Senator Lorimer of Illinois. He asserts existing evidence proves Lorimer is not entitled to his seat and calls for no further inquiry.

Senator Brown Washington Nebraska Senator Lorimer Illinois Senate Lorimer

Fight in Jail Cell Ends Bad with Critical Injury

G. W. Dixon remains in the county jail charged with assault with intent to murder after an affray with W. A. Blair in the city jail. Blair was taken to the city hospital in critical condition with a severe head wound after the incident a few evenings ago.

G. W. Dixon W. A. Blair Dixon Blair

Auction theft at residence on South Cherry street

Mrs. M. Mitchell reported to police that after an auction at her home on Tuesday afternoon about $10 worth of wearing apparel was stolen along with other items. A description of a man suspected of the theft was provided and detectives are investigating.

City Hall Brims With Jobs as New San Antonio Officials Take Oaths

Hundreds crowd San Antonio City Hall seeking appointments as mayor and six aldermen of the Citizens ticket are sworn in just after midnight. Mayor Callaghan to take oath this afternoon. Police and fire department shakeups underway with dozens to be discharged or released as new officials prepare to qualify.

Albert Steves Chas Fincham Joel A. Lipscomb Alexander Boynton P. G. Lucas Citizens Bryan Callaghan Police Department Louis Rubiola San Antonio Fries G. Carvajal Charles Muth B. Engelke H. Keller Frank Riley J. M. Grover Health Department Henry Steler Citizens’ Party J. B. Webb Merk Frank Newton

City Hall Casts New Budget Shadow and Shakeups

The city heads into a new fiscal year amid bustle and speculation as Mayor Callaghan works with the council finance committee on a tentative budget. A police shakeup follows with Chief Newnam dismissing several officers, including Detective Rubiola, as several fire department positions may soon be relieved. Swearing in of officials from the Peoples and Citizens tickets begins this week.

Police Callaghan Council Finance Committee Citizens’ Party Joggerheads Frank Newnam Chief Newnam Louis Rubiola Rubiola Jake Rubiola Ely Citizens Peoples’ Party Fries People’s Party

Senator Pomerene Proposes Prosecution of Major Trust Officials

Senator Pomerene of Ohio introduced a concurrent resolution in Washington urging the attorney general to prosecute officials of Standard Oil, the American Tobacco Company, and affiliated firms under recent Supreme Court rulings. The measure, discussed today, was laid over to allow Pomerene to speak on it.

Pomerene Associated Press Washington, D. C Standard Oil Company American Tobacco Company Ohio Supreme Court

Diaz Departs Vera Cruz for Havre Amid Ovation

General Porfirio Diaz sailed from Vera Cruz aboard the Ypiranga for Havre with a route via Havana to Spain. Soldiers lined the piers as bands played while crowds of workers and society members crowded the route to the ship. Diaz, followed by Gen Joaquin Maas and accompanied by Senora Diaz, received a heartfelt farewell with flowers and a national hymn. He praised the reception and noted it occurred while the country opposed him. The Diaz party prepared for a private voyage with Diaz and Senora Diaz bidding farewell to longtime servants before departure.

Associated Press Vera Cruz Mexico General Porfirio Diaz Havre France Havana General Diaz Spain Joaquin Maas Senora Diaz Diaz Fort Santiago Daz Madero

Fortress blast in Managua kills 150 soldiers

The Tiscapa Hill fortress near Managua exploded at 3 p m killing about 150 soldiers and destroying all ammunition. The cause remains unknown with censorship in force. A U S dispatch said every garrison member died and officials speculate accident over political unrest.

Associated Press San Juan del Sur Nicaragua Tiscapa Hill Managua

Boost for San Antonio Is Slogan at Luncheon

Real Estate Exchange members in the St. Anthony hotel urged San Antonio’s growth under the “Best for San Antonio” theme. Speakers praised the city while noting streets and dust issues, with plans for continued city promotion and a forthcoming Texas and San Antonio feature.

San Antonio St. Anthony Texas Gabriel C. Garcia New York H. I. Myers United States BE. A. Crozien Exchange B. F. Nicholson Roy W. Hearne R. H. Wester Kenneth Wimar Statistics Committee C. S. Fowler

Wool Tariff Fate Debated In Democratic Caucus

The Democratic tariff bill, presented to the caucus in Washington, proposes reducing wool duties by 20 to 25 percent ad valorem across raw wool, combed wool, yarns, cloths, blankets, dresses, ready-made wear, braids, carpets, and rugs. Output notes shifts from existing rates, with key items like wool tops, cloths, and carpets showing notable cuts. Involves Ways and Means Committee action and potential return to national stage for Bryan next year.

Associated PRS Washington Ways and Means Committee House Axminster Moquette Saxony Wilton Velvet Brussels

Arbitration Arguments Close in Chamizal Court

Arguments before the Chamizal court of arbitration concluded. The court will grant the United States and Mexico one and a half hours Friday for additional points. Deliberation on the verdict starts, with a decision expected by Wednesday, June 7.

EL Paso Tex Chamizal Court of Arbitration United States Mexico

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