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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
5
About two dozen well known Houston citizens in the Y M C A fifth floor apartments woke at 4 am to a hallway strewn with sticky flypaper. They searched for a fire, found no blaze, and spent hours in the natatorium. The perpetrator remains unknown as the directorate investigates.
A Collman the plumber states that feet are not the only things the stuff can entangle and that flies are not its only possible victims. Both phones are mentioned in relation to the issue.
Secretary Vance reported brisk progress on the International fair with stronger work than last year in nearly all departments. The premium book will exceed two hundred pages with advertisers from Texas and eastern states. The amusements contract is expected to go to F M Barnes and Co of Chicago after their outline proposal.
The advertisement extols Samose as a true fresh forming food to aid digestion and flesh formation. It claims tablet form medicine blends with meals to improve blood and firmness, with a 50 cent deposit offer from the PT Patterson Drug Co and a money back guarantee if no marked gains in flesh are observed.
United States District Attorney Sims weighs a possible federal probe into the May wheat deal after brokers report 200000 bushels defaulted and claims of a bull clique amassing 15000000 bushels. Sims remains noncommittal, saying he cannot discuss filed information.
Advertisement notes relief from distress after eating by taking half a teaspoonful in water before meals.
Howard D. Boothwell and Oscar Klein of St. Louis report from the Artesian Belt oil and gas fields that a gas pipeline to San Antonio is feasible. They observed a gusher at 486 feet and an oil flow of about 250 barrels daily, with gas found at 400 feet. They expect to announce in three months that gas will reach San Antonio, reducing light and fuel costs by half.
Louis Fusz treasurer of the St. Louis council urged a Catholic daily press at the St. Vincent de Paul conference meeting in Boston. He called for a publication to spread religious atmosphere against modern worldliness and materialism.
Will Allen, a Black farm hand, turned himself in to a Flatonia constable after a disappearance linked to trouble with white farmer Walter Duff. Authorities say Allen fired several shots at Duff, all of which missed, before fleeing to the woods.
Dalhart Tex June 7 The Enid Ochiltree Western railroad failed to receive bids at yesterday auction Chauncey bought the rolling stock and the line will be offered again on July 12 under the hammer.
The Associated Press reports in Waxahachie Texas that on June 7 Trinity University conferred honorary L L D degrees on Judge M F Ramsey of the Supreme Court and Judge A C Prendergast of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commercial with phone number 341 for prompt emergency transport.
At a banquet at the Menger hotel Carnival Association president Atlee B Ayres urged immediate subscriptions to finance a larger 1912 carnival. Secretary Carrington reported 158.29 on hand after expenses. 1911 receipts were 13164.46 with 13008.17 in costs. attendees included Emil Frank and others.
Three Yale freshmen face court on charges of mutilating public property after allegedly painting uncomplimentary remarks on a sidewalk in front of an inspectors house. Defendants include George P. Orlady of Huntington Pa Herbert H. Lang of New Haven and John F. Macolhinny of Port Washington L I all scientific school students.
A vintage ad promotes Nadinola Talcum Powder as sanative and velvet soft. Claims prevent sun burn and soothe irritation for particular people sold at toilet counters or by mail for 25 cents with a money back pledge. Pari Tean.
J R Plevin of San Francisco, wounded eye witness, arrived in Tucson recounting a four day battle at Culiacan triggered by Colonel Morales and the federal garrison. Rebels demanded surrender of 800 troops. Morales refused. After May 29 fighting, a white flag appeared June 1, rebels entered, Morales offered surrender if spared. looting followed. Redo and Aguilar were jailed then released. Twenty four more details note casualties and ongoing tensions as residents and officials react.
The city hosts a list of visitors and guests from across Texas and beyond. L Levy and wife from San Diego register at Losoya. P C Clifford from Mexico City stays at Bexar. M R Smith of Fort Worth visits Maverick. F M McArdle of Yoakum guest at Crockett. F T Bennie of Galveston at Menger. J D Neeles of Beeville at Maverick. W E Weatherbee of Del Rio at Gunter. A A Browne of Brownsville at Losoya. T E Cranfice of Dallas at Menger. I A Keenen of Houston at Crockett. L J Cracash of Houston at Bexar. W G Straud of Dallas at Gunter. J P McAfee of Dilley at Losoya. Cc S Miller from Katy at Gunter. Cc Lamar of Houston stopping. John A Dodge registered at Maverick from Bisbee. E Shipp of Dallas at Menger. W G Walterweil of Honey Grove visiting Maverick. J O West of Refugio at Bexar. O H Remmert of Austin at Gunter. H M Nowlin of Kingsville noted, with mentions of M. M. Jordan and James Parker departing.
Bebles and Boelhauwe, architects, present a proposal for 22 percent developments along West Commerce Street. The plan outlines new design features and potential impacts on the block.
Cooler southwest conditions bring relief from recent heat in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Reports indicate drought relief in eastern Oklahoma after several weeks of hot dry weather.
Mrs Jennie McCall of Abingdon writes that Cardui the woman's tonic cured ten year female ailments and helped her walk again. She claims it is worth its weight in gold and urges other women to learn of its benefits. Cardui is sold at $1 per bottle with a special book available from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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