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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1911

Page

2

Free Wool Resolution Endorsed by Caucus Leaders

Representatives Burleson of Texas James of Kentucky Fitzgerald of New York and Kitchen of North Carolina supported a free wool policy. The caucus adopted the resolution unanimously with Randell for Free Wool. Speeches by Randell of Texas and James of Kentucky urged abolishing the raw wool duty to benefit consumers. James said Bryan’s stance was advisory, not coercive to Congress.

Burleson Texas James Kentucky Fitzgerald New York Kitchen North Carolina Randell Representative James Ways and Means Committee Bryan Congress Democratic Party

Bryan critiques caucus over wool schedule

William J. Bryan issued a statement criticising the Democratic caucus action on the wool schedule. He said Congress must answer to the country and constituents and warned the report was based on deception and not a revenue measure.

Associated Press Paul Minn William J. Bryan Congress

Prohibitionists Meet to Strengthen Guadalupe Chapter

Seventy three members of the Guadalupe statewide prohibition organization met in Seguin to improve structure. A campaign committee was chosen including William Stein A G Fennell Ferdinand Kruger George P Lillard H F Koepsel Will Blanks Leonard Moss Sr H Gertler J H Slaughter J L Francis J L Wood William Francis. The group reports large membership, especially in the eastern county.

Seguin Tex Guadalupe William Stein A. G. Fennell Ferdinand Kruger George P. Lillard H. F. Koepsel Will Blanks Leonard Moss ,Sr H. Gertler J. H. Slaughter J. L. Francis J. L. Wood William Francis

Minor Annual Reports Filed for City Departments

City departments have filed only minor annual reports so far with none expected to be completed before midJune. The mayor's message will include these reports at the July council meeting. Several reports, including building operations, are near completion as are tax remittance tallies for the City Collector.

R. F. Neumann Bishop Fritz Russi Girard White C. Willemann B. J. Crowther W. Herpel F. G. Huntress San Antonio San Pedro Alazan Creek

Gary details on steel industry plans and government control

The executive outlines a plan for an organized steel sector to prevent demoralization, discusses the Gary dinners to share business data, and argues that pricing and supply could be steadied only under some form of government oversight. He asserts independent mills hold iron ore and rails can be sold abroad cheaper, and suggests dissolution of subsidiaries into a single operating company under law or official guidance.

American Institute Gary Dinners Steel Corporation Gary Stanley United States Ways and Means Committee the House Bartlett Pacific Littleton Mr. Gary Mr. Littleton United States Steel Corporation

Yale student wins two top prizes in art school

New Haven June 2 The Yale art school declares J H Haliadjoan from Anitab Turkey the winner of the Ethel Child Walker prize and the Yale anatomy prize, two of the year’s most coveted awards.

Associated Press New Haven, Conn Yale Art School J. H. Haliadjoan Anitab Turkey Ethel Child Walker Yale Anatomy

Forty Boys Learn Swimming At Y M C A Camp Record

In a record for boys twelve and under, forty of eighty first time swimmers at the Y M C A completed a fifty foot swim after forty five minute lessons. Five instructors guided each boy as part of a national effort to reduce drownings. Summer camp plans include nine tents for the boys, with separate accommodations by age, plus stores, cook houses and dining areas.

Record highs as thermometer hits 110 in Gonzales

SPECIAL TO THE PLIGHT Gonzales Texas June 2 The heat wave continues with temperatures soaring yesterday to 110 degrees at 4 PM on the courthouse gallery.

Gonzales Tex

Why WeaK Women Need A Safe Tonic

An advertisement for Dr Williams Pink Pills touts a tonic to restore blood and nerve strength in women. It cites Mrs E J Garrison of Everett Washington detailing long illness, relief after using the pills, and claims the product cures weakness and nervous debility. The copy mentions benefits for anemia and related conditions and offers a booklet free with purchase.

Dr. Williams E. J. Garrison Walnut Street Everett Wash R. Williams Nest Writers Company Schenectady

5 GREATEST EVER KAOWN Continued from page 1

Details by states of the area planted in 1911 per cent of 1910 area and condition on May 25. The ten year average on that date.

New Orleans Cotton Market Surges On Acreage and Condition Reports

The New Orleans cotton market showed a strong rally as government reports on acreage and condition surprised traders. Acreage rose by 1,586,000 acres to 35,004,000 planted for 1911-12, about 4.7 percent higher, while condition stood at 87.8, boosting bullish sentiment despite bearish acreage news.

Associated Press New Orleans Government Bureau Cotton Belt Frank B. Hayne

No Effect on Cotton Prices in New York

The Washington department cotton report today had no material effect on prices. The condition index stood at 87.6, higher than expected, and the acreage increase was smaller than anticipated.

New York Associated Ress Washington Departmental

Armed Neutrality in C P Diaz Report from San Antonio

H A Euler of Saint Louis, arriving from Eagle Pass, reports peace in C P Diaz with armed neutrality. Two hundred of Madero’s troops camped around the plazas while federal troops guard the garrison. Insurrectos remain armed though no open fighting. Euler, a traveling salesman, delayed by a washout near Alpine and routed via Spofford Junction.

C. P. Diaz H. A. Euler Louis San Antonio Eagle Pass Madero Mr. Euler Southern Pacific Alpine Eagle Pars Tigers Spofford Junction Dia

May Delay Trial In Recount Suit

Attorney Houston may seek a continuance of the Gallagher Church recount case if the commission charter election suit in the Fifty-seventh district court is not terminated by June 12. Attorneys agreed to trial on June 12, but Houston cannot attend both cases and may file for a continuance if trials overlap. Guests W. S. Boggs and A. B. Smith referenced.

Houston Commission Charter Fifty-seventh District Court Gallagher Church Gallagher and Church A. W. Houston Callaghan Forty-fifth District

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