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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

2

Scientists Plot New York Party Formation amid Mexican Revolution

The article traces the Cientifico faction's moves since 1896 to nominate Limantour and Corral for leadership, Diaz's 1904 reforms, and the 1910 split as Madero and Reyes challenge Díaz. It notes Reyes's possible rise and tensions with de la Barra, plus army and federal troop positions in Chihuahua and Juarez amid the fighting.

Corral Limantour Diaz James Creelman Pearson’s Thompson Mexico Madero Reyes Cientifico Party Europe de la Barra Havana Cientificos Pablo Macedo London Perez de Leon

Indians Join Mosby Reinforcement at Mosby's Camp

A band of over sixty Indians expected to reinforce the Tijuana insurgents entered General Jack Mosby's camp yesterday. Insurgent scouts report that Col. Mayor's Eighth battalion of federals left Wasenada days ago, but no further movement is known.

Associated Press San Diego Cal Tijuana Jack Mosby Non

Maderos Wife Arrives in Chicago for Infant Operation

Senora Erneste ero wife of Mexico's finance minister arrived in Chicago from Beactorey Mexico to have a surgical operation performed on her infant son.

Mexico Associated Press Chicago Senora Ernesteero Beactorey Senora Madero

Gonzales Postpones Trip to Chihuahua Capital

Juarez dispatch reports Chihuahua's new governor postpones travel to the state capital. Further postponement announced. no date given for the trip. emerging political scheduling notes from Juarez.

Chihuahua Associated Press Juarez Mex

New Mexican Ambassador Named in Washington

Washington reports Manuel Amac Zamacona y Inclan relieved Francisco L. de la Barra as ambassador to Mexico effective June 5. Crespo y Martinez named as new appointee arrives from Vienna where he has served as minister for several years.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Manuel Amac Zamacona Y Inclan Mexico Francisco L. de la Barra Zamacona Crespo Y Martinez Vienna

Mortuary notices for Pipkin McCrory Verbeck and Smith

Obituaries report Martha V. Pipkin 65 died at her daughter's home after Bright's disease with survivors including two sons and a daughter. funeral at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with named pallbearers. Also notices Johnnie McCrory 2 died at home. Frank H. Verbeck 37 died. Virgie Smith 59 died at hospital and will be interred in Houston.

Pipkin Martha V. Pipkin Columbus Upson T. B. Palfrey West Laurel Street Bright Martha Vance William Vance United States Congress Upson St. Mary’s Street Louis M. Pipkin New Orleans St. Mark's Episcopal Church William F. Ezell Thomas J. Newton Frank J. Bosshardt M. F. Baker Harry K. Brenemann Robert E. O’grady G. Newton R. H. Ward John R. Shook C. C. Gibbs T. D. Dobbs Bryan Callaghan Sam Maverick T. T. van derHoeven Edward Dwyer McCrory Johnnie McCrory Kendall Avenue Tennessee San Antonio Verbeck Frank H. Verbeck Layer Street Mr. Verbeck Dallas Main Avenue Mission Burial Park J. D. Young Laurel Heights Methodist Church

Rathskeller in San Antonio Delivers 12 Hour Service

The Rathskeller in San Antonio operates from 12 to 12 offering good service and a wide choice of delicatessen and short orders at Elite Cafe.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

Letter Defends Jewish Applicant Against Army Bias

A public letter from Simon Wolf supported by a White House reprimand condemns Colonel Garrard for blocking a Jewish candidate's army examination. President directs War Secretary to admonish Garrard, urging fair merit-based consideration and warning against prejudice. The exchange highlights objections to official bias in military promotions.

Simon Wolf Washington Garrard Wolf Army Navy WM. H. Tap White House Col. Garrard Col. Garrad

Anti-Prohibitionists Robbed on Train En Route to Fort Worth

G Schober and George Saur, anti-prohibition leaders from San Antonio, were robbed on the sleeping car near Milano while en route to an anti rally in Fort Worth. Their trousers were stolen, leaving them without funds or garments to attend the event, prompting urgent appeals for assistance. Local supporters suspect a deliberate act by prohibitionists to prevent their attendance.

Fort Worth G. Schober George Saur San Antonio Associated Press Saur Mr. Schober Anti Milano Trotterless

Mexico Not a Safe Stop for Rail Men Says Mulvee

Frank Mulvee a seasoned railroad conductor visiting from Mexico City warns that Mexico remains unstable with unfinished railway repairs and widespread unemployment. He expects many months before peace is restored and traffic resumes, urging American railroad workers to stay away due to scarce work and near starvation risks.

Frank Mulvee Mexico Chicago Mr. Mulvee Republic Ren

Soothing Winslow’s Maus Syrup Promoted for Teething

Rest and health feature praises Winslow’s Soothing Syrup used for over sixty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child and ease teething pain, soften the gums, cure wind colic and diarrhea, and sells for twenty five cents a bottle.

Maus Winslow Wittslow

World's champions pick San Antonio as training camp

The world's champion Athletics plan a San Antonio training camp next spring with Connie Mack and Mor tis Black negotiating. expected to arrive around March 1 for a month. Major league clubs including Detroit Chicago Cincinnati have shown interest, but the White Elephants are prioritized for opening season at the new South Presa street park.

Athletics San Antonio Connie ‘Mack Mortis Black Athletica Alamo City Mack Detroit Tigers Charlie Murphy Chicago

Case Against Lumber Trust Under Way in Chicago

Investigations began in U S district court here into the lumber trust with evidence said to implicate leading figures in the industry. Grand jurors will focus on alleged schemes to force Chicago mail order houses to bypass manufacturers when buying lumber. Judge K L Landis had earlier impaneled a special grand jury to probe illegal operations.

Associated Press Chicago Lumber Trust United States District Court Grand K. U. Landis

City Engineers Report Details Pavement and Sewer Work

The annual report by city engineer F M Giraud notes no new pavement laid and 60 782 square yards of old pavement repaired. Plumbing inspector George T Jenny cites 1979 inspections 1835 permits and 3308 dollars in fees. Sewer improvements on Prospect Hill Beacon Hill Easton Hill and Alexander Heights completed. Trench inspectors Joe Braun and John Grimes urge trench responsibility and steam roller repair for long trenches. 6009 trench permits issued with 2938.40 dollars in fees. Sewerage system inspectors John Robb and J Schroeder report east and west branches in good condition.

F. M. Giraud George T. Jenny Prospect, Hill Beacon Hill Easton Hill Alexander Heights Joe Braun John Grimes

North Texas Needs Rain Says Merchants Organizer

W. J. Edgecombe state organizer for the Retail Merchants association reports crops are badly in need of rain across northern Texas while San Antonio shows better conditions. He plans to go to Galveston next to organize merchants there after a stay in San Antonio. Edgecombe has held the post about six months with notable success.

W. J. Edgecombe Retail Merchants’ Association San Antonio Edgecombe Galveston

Picnic Postponed to June 14 at Sutherland Springs

The Woodmen of the World picnic scheduled for June 6 at Sutherland Springs is postponed to June 14 due to Southern Pacific rolling stock shortages. Sunset officials promise ample coaches for the crowd, while railroad workers note prior demand from an anti prohibition rally and coast excursions has eased.

Southern Pacific Sutherland Springs Fort Worth Coast Points

Local Rally Ends With Barbecue Ball Game And Ice Water

Delegates were treated to a noon barbecue and a ball game after trains arrived, with hundreds of barrels of ice water distributed by the citizens' committee. Two hundred waiters served guests as entertainment featured a picnic. the Methodist Pastors' association denounced Governor Colquitt's anti prohibition views.

Citizens’ Committee North Side Methodist Pastors’ Association Colquitt

San Antonio Delegation Heads to Fort Worth Rally

Seven hundred San Antonio business leaders travel by two special trains the Katy and the International and Great Northern to Fort Worth for a state anti prohibition rally. Delegates wear blue ribbon badges reading Bexar county 15 000 ant June 5 1911 and include notable local figures such as F A Chapa and Otto Koehler.

Katy International & Great Northern Fort Worth San Antonio Bexar County International & Great Northern Special Charles Graebner Chester H. Terrell F. A. Chapa Erhardt Guenther Otto Koehler H. Wagner George C. Saur Andres Coy A. Sanner D. J. Woodward John Loustaunan Frank Rennart F. Grote

Revision of cotton tariff heading for Congress action

Washington reports that the cotton tariff will be revised this session, announced by Representative Rainey of Illinois, chair of the Ways and Means subcommittee. Experts are already at work and a bill will be drafted soon.

Associated Press Washington Congress Rainey Illinois Ways and Means

Hotel Men Convene in Boston to Open 62nd Convention

About 600 hotel operators from the United States and Canada gathered in Boston for the opening of the sixty second annual convention of the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association. The meeting marks a major national gathering of hotel men.

Boston Associated Press Hotel Men’s Mutual Beofit Association United States Canada

Woman Mayor to Meet Hunnewell Council

Hunnewell Kansas June 5. For the first time since her election Mrs Ella Wilson will preside over a regular council session with the councilmen who had previously refused to cooperate.

Associated Press Hunnewell Kans Ella Wilson

Taft to Visit Knoxville Exposition in September

President Taft will attend the Appalachian exposition in Knoxville Tennessee between September 12 and 29. He plans a southern swing to start his western trip, which may extend to Utah.

Taft Knoxville Associated Press Washington Tenn Utah

Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk

Marriage licenses were issued by the county clerk to Gus G Schmitt and Sophie McAllister, Andres Villareal and Trinidad Moran, Reuben Holly and Kunigunde Mehl.

Gus G. Schmitt Sophie McAllister Andres Villareal Trinidad Moran Reuben Holly Kunigunde Mehl

Morris and Caldwell Guests at the Maverick

T. E. Morris and E. C. Caldwell of Beeville are noted as guests at the Maverick hotel, likely during a local social or business visit. Their presence is recorded in society notices from the period.

T. E. Morris and E. C. Caldwell of Beeville The Maverick

Texas Anti Bailey Convention Rumored For Senate Bid

Report from Washington June 5 says Culen F Thomas hinted at a convention to nominate an anti Bailey candidate for the Texas Senate. Bailey dismisses impact, while Randell remains focused on running as a Democrat. Wilson and Bryan seen winning progressive support as anti Bailey factions show signs of division.

Washington Texas Culen F. Thomas Senate Bailey John Doe Randell Woodrow Wilson House Wilson Bryan

San Antonio Won’t Lose From Army Division Changes

Ernest L Brown, manager of the San Antonio Clearing House, says the city will not lose business with new army divisions in New York Chicago and San Francisco. Purchases for posts remain in place and shifts of officers and clerks will only move within divisions. He notes most checks come from U S treasures and that clearings in other banks may fall, but local health of the financial situation is strong and the year looks prosperous.

Ernest L Brown San Antonio

Chamber to Form Committees on Rail Office Move

Jake Wolff president of the Chamber of Commerce has not named two committees yet. One will confer with Judge Freeman about moving the International and Great Northern railroad general offices to San Antonio. The other will study San Antonio's potential bonus to attract the offices.

Jake Wolff Chamber of Commerce Freeman International & Great Northern Railroad San Antonio Wolf

Rev Austin De Liois First Boston Pastor

The Rev. Austin De Liois told a Boston crowd that his life’s ambition was to become pastor of a great Boston church. He spoke at First Baptist Church while beginning his charge after leaving Shurtleff College in Alton Illinois and previously serving as its president.

Associated Press Boston Mass Austin de Liois First Baptist Church Chicago Shurtleff College Alton Ill

New Trial Granted in Potts vs Floresville Case

A new trial is granted in Floresville district court in the Abney Potts versus City of Floresville suit for $20,000 damages over injuries from a defective sidewalk. The city had previously won a verdict. the retrial is allowed due to an oversight in jury instructions.

Floresville Tex Abney Potts Potts

Gonzales Sees $100,000 Invested in New Homes

In Gonzales Texas a wave of prosperity spreads as fully $100,000 is invested in new residences since January and many more are under construction. Farmers in surrounding country are making extensive improvements, boosting both town and country.

Gonzales Poe Otheigat Tex

Norton Case 1 Continued to Next Term In District Court

The Julius R. Norton murder case against him for the June 12 1909 death of Clive H. Shook was continued to the next term in the Thirty seventh district court. The state sought time to file a continuance petition aided by two key witnesses Mrs Dan Scott and Will Williams who are absent. The defense challenged the delay arguing Norton may not have fired the shot and if so in self defense. District Attorney Baker and colleagues lead the state while Thomas B Lewis Ed Haltom James Routledge and Col Leo Tarlston represent Norton.

Julius R. Norton Clive H. Shook Thirty-seventh Baker Carlos Bee Fort. Worth Bee Dwyer Dan Scott Will Williams Stock Exchange Scott Shook Norton Williams Clive Shook Shoo San Antonio James Routledge W. C. Linden C. A. Davies Thomas B. Lewis Houston Ed Haltom Col Leo Tarlston

50 Cent Dinners At Elite Cafe In San Antonio

Announcement touts 50 cent dinners at Elite Cafe in San Antonio offering good service and meals. Advertisement notes daily and Sunday hours from noon to midnight and invites readers to try the deal.

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