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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

2

Provisional Moves In Mexican Turmoil As Filibusters Foreseen

Juarez June 8. Amid anti Madero plots and filibuster plans against the provisional government Abram Gonzales governor of Chihuahua will march to the capital with his staff tomorrow. He delays departure due to threats on his life. Five thousand insurrecto troops are reported near Chihuahua.

Piress Juarez Mexico California Abram Gonzales Chihuahua Gonzales

Move Mexican troops in U S to quell rebellion

AP dispatch from Los Angeles reports Mexican troops will move from El Paso to Los Angeles then cross the border via San Diego to Lower California. Southern Pacific must assemble equipment for 1500 men with war supplies. The impact of reports that General Luques' federal column was halted by Madero is unknown on rail plans.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Lower California el Paso San Diego Southern Pacific Railroad Luques Madero

Mexican troops head for Lower California from Hermosillo

Advices say 1000 Mexican soldiers travel by special trains from Hermosillo to Lower California. The Hermosillo force substitutes General Luque's troops, with the move reported from Tucson on June 8.

Associated Press Tucson Ariz Hermosillo Lower California Luque

Crop loss claims filed against Mexico for cantaloupe and tomato damage

American fruit and vegetable growers in Mexico will ask Washington to file a $100,000 damages claim against the Mexican government for crop losses in two Mexican states caused by wrecked railroad bridges. Angus C. Small's condition after being shot last Monday night is reported as much improved at Santa Rosa hospital. Household size varies by city with 8 in London, 48 in Vienna, 60 in Berlin, and 52 in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Mexico Washington Small Santa Rosa Hospital Angus C. Small London Vienna Berlin Moscow St. Petersburg Russia

TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Size Reduction

Advertises TIZ as a universal cure for sore tender and swollen feet with corns callouses and bunions. Claims instant relief and lasting effects with first use and a full size shoe fit after one week. Produced by Podge & Co. Chicago Illinois.

Earth In Podge & Co Chicago

Publicity league boosts San Antonio reach in May report

T M Morgan summarizes May activity of the Publicity league highlighting 124000 lines of reading matter published across 840 papers from Atlantic to Pacific and 45000 lines in magazines and trade journals. The league added four newspapers to its mailing list and secured requests from officials and publishers.

Publicity League United States San Antonio Texas T.M. Morgan Atlantic Pacific Tradesman Manufacturers’ Record Hardware Men’s Reporter Trade Shippers’ Directory Trans-Mississippi Congress Missouri Illinois Iowa Commissioner of Agriculture Department Entomology the Tradesman Washington, D. C Phelps Publishing Company League

Lyon Enjoying Climate in Texas as Political Figure

Col Cecil Lyon, a key Republican figure in Texas, is in the city enjoying the climate. He has reserved rooms at the Menger and plans to visit Kerrville country to rest on his sizable ranch. He notes possible travel to Mexico to oversee border holdings and believes Mexico’s progress and the revolution will aid the progressive movement.

Cecil Lyon Texas Menger Kerrville Mexico Eagle Pass

Sailor Walter Baty Visits Taylor kin from Whipple crew

Walter Baty a torpedo boat destroyer sailor arrived from San Francisco to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J B Baty. He has served one year in the navy and his boat sails for Alaska waters at the start of next month. Other Taylor enlistees are John Hutchinson Wallace Riviere Albert Buck Henry Dickson now at Hong Kong Goat Island and Mare Island postings.

Taylor, Tex Walter Baty Whipple San Francisco J. B. Baty Navy Alaskan John Hutchinson Wallace Riviere Hong Kong Albert Buck Goat Island Henry Dickson Mare Island Taylor

Oil Strike Halts Drilling Near Lockhart Cardwell Place

The test well drilled by Houston prospectors on the old Cardwell place near Lockhart shows typical oil for the region and a recent heavy flow of sulfur smelling black mud. Drilling is suspended for now and will resume later this week.

Lockhart Tex Cardwell Place Houston

Muster of Uniform Rank Officers at Knights Hall

General Arthur Stoddart will muster in the uniform rank tonight at 8 30 in Knights of Pythias hall. Elk Lodge No 35 holds its regular meeting and knights are urged to attend. Stoddart will give an address before the assembly proceeds to the muster of new recruits.

Knights of Pythias Hall Arthur Stoddart Elk Lodge No. 35 Stoddart

County schools search for 60 teachers in Corpus Christi

All schools in Jim Wells County are closed as the county searches for about 60 teachers to staff the coming school year. Officials note a large increase from last year and report that next year Jim Wells will be removed from Nueces County.

Corpus Christi Tex Jim Wells County Nueces County

Corn Needs Rain Threatens Flatonia Crop Outlook

Flatonia Texas June 8 farmers report dry weather hurting corn prospects. If rain does not come within a week the average crop may be at risk. Cotton conditions are reported as fine with no complaints.

Flatonia Tex

Five Divorces Granted in Thirty-seventh District Court

Judge Dwyer granted divorces this morning in the Thirty-seventh district court to Effie Forston and Jesse Forston Lorena Massett and Daniel Massett Beulah Eddy and J. W. Eddy A H Stowe and Virginia Stowe and Ethel Charpenter and Jas EB Charpenter.

Dwyer Thirty-seventh District Court Effie Forston Jesse Forston Lorena Massett Daniel Massett Beulah Eddy J. W. Eddy A. H. Stowe Virginia Stowe Ethel Charpenter Jas. EB. Charpenter

Skidmore Heads to Lone Star Mine for Ore Shipment

C. H. Skidmore will depart tonight for the Lone Star mine in Tamaulipas Mexico to ship ore. He says his crews have worked a solid body of rich silver and lead carbonates for three weeks, the richest strike made to Mexico in years. San Antonians hold stock in the mine.

Lone Star Mine C. H. Skidmore Lone Star Tamaulipas Mex

Vedrines Sets 155 MPH Paris Madrid Race Record

Jules Vedrines the aviator known as Vedrine in Paris to Madrid competition reportedly reached 155 miles per hour on Tuesday. He flew the 77 5-10 miles from Dijon to St Laurent le Macon in thirty minutes despite violent winds and wind pockets that caused the monoplane to plunge many times. He suffered mainly from eye strain.

Dijon St. Laurent Macon Vedrine

Dust and Heat Plague San Antonio Military Camp

Troops watchfulness praised yet dust from drill grounds hurts camp life and animals. Sprinkling wagons wash little and roads stay baked dry. Critics blame city authorities as San Antonio risks a summer stigma. Quartermaster asks if oil to treat streets could be purchased.

New Braunfels San Antonio Quartermaster’s Department

Texas Guard to Encamp at Camp Mabry in August

The adjutant general's department issued a general order mobilizing the Texas National Guard for encampment at Camp Mabry from August 7 to 16. All troops will report armed, unified, and equipped.

Associated Press Austin Tex Adjutant General's Department Texas National Guard Camp Mabry

Real estate luncheon backs San Antonio Brownsville road

At a San Antonio Real Estate exchange luncheon the theme was unity to boost growth, with J H Kirkpatrick L J Hart Jake Wolf and John B Carrington speaking. Jake Wolf urged finishing the Brownsville road project to expand railroad facilities. E O Burton cited harbor benefits from the Aransas Pass terminal.

Brownsville San Antonio Real Estate Exchange J. H. Kirkpatrick L. J. Hart Jake Wolf John B. Carrington San Antonio J. B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce E. O. Burton Baltimore Aransas Pass C. H. Rutter Philadelphia E. R. Croziea

St Marys parochial closes term with 325 pupils

The closing exercises at St Marys parochial school filled the auditorium as 250 pupils processed to St Marys church for mass and communion. After returning, a musical program followed with promotion cards and certificates awarded. The school year ends for vacation until September first.

St. Mary’s Parochial School St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Parish

Trinity University banquet draws wide attendance in Dallas

San Antonio and Dallas crowds flocked to the Trinity University banquet at the Oriental Hotel in Dallas. Judge J. O. Terrell served as toastmaster, with a program featuring a Trinity quartet, addresses by W. A. Hangar and L. Hornbeak, and toasts by T. M. Campbell and A. C. Prendegast among others.

San Antonio Dallas Trinity University Oriental Hotel J. O. Terrell Dallas This Texas Trinity University Quartette Paul R. Utt Arthur C. Scott Jr Grady Garrett Jeff D. Bivens J. Frank Smith Waxahachie T. M. Campbell Palestine A. C. Prendegast Austin W. F. Ramsay Lewis T. Carpenter L. E. Burgess Glen L. Sneed Royall R. Watkins Grover Cc Adame J. A. L. Wolfe Sherman R. 8S. Munger Birmingham Ala F. C. Bolant Bryan T. Barry A. B. Watkins Athens A. B. Templeton Floyd McGown F. C. Davis N. J. Wade Fort Worth Albert Tenison J. R. Tenison J. 7. Munger L. Hornbeck T. H. Connor Meblett Corsicana J. C. Roberts

Lockhart Bank Elects New President and Cashier

Lockhart Texas on June 8 C B Jones was elected president of the Lockhart bank while J C Belamy was chosen cashier in yesterday’s vote.

Lockhart, Tex C. B. Jones Lockhart Bank

County Poor Farm Sees Hay Yield and Oil Find

County records show the new poor farm producing 100 bales of hay from 100 acres on Sulphur Springs road. A drilled oil-bearing stratum provides road oil value, while a detention hospital for smallpox lowers quarantine costs from about $10 daily.

Pba Ie Sulphur Springs Ramsey

Kessler to Visit San Antonio for Civic Improvement Plan

A committee appointed by Real Estate exchange president B. F. Nicholson will coordinate with Civic Improvement league leaders as landscape architect George B. Kessler visits San Antonio June 16 17. He plans Rockhill Hunt grounds and will lecture Friday night on city beautification with tours and a Saturday focus on Rockhill Hunt.

R. H. Wester J. H. Compton H. P. Street John Richey W. W. Wiggins B. F. Nicholson Real Estate Exchange Civic Improvement League George B. Kessler Kessler San Antonio Rockhill Hunt John P. Withers St. Anthony

Dripping Springs W. O. W. Holds Annual Picnic

Dripping Springs camp W. O. W. held its annual barbecue and picnic Tuesday on Onion Creek, 18 miles west of Kyle. Speakers included J. N. Hart of Buda W. Ellis of Lockhart and Rev. Booth of San Marcos. Attendance was large.

Kyle Tex Dripping Springs Onion Creek J. N. Hart Buda W. Ellis Lockhart Rev. Booth San Marcos

West Texas fair planned in Kerrville this August

Kerrville hosts the West Texas fair on August 23 24 and 26 with extensive preparations under way. Catalogues have been issued and indicate the event will be the best ever held in Kerrville.

Kerrville Tex West Texas

Oat Crop Large in Kerr County Weather Report

Kerrville Texas reports favorable weather for harvest with oats averaging 40 bushels per acre at 36 cents per bushel. Wheat expected around 20 bushels. Corn needs rain and drying conditions.

Kerrville Tex

Mexican Camp Holds Annual Woodmen Picnic

Ebano Camp No. 1904 of the Woodmen of the World held its annual picnic at Point Isabel Texas on Sunday. About 600 members with families and friends attended the event.

Point Isabel Tex Woodmen of the World

Seguin Public Schools Name New Term Faculty

The Seguin public school trustees have elected the next term staff led by Prof. R. E. L. Adams as superintendent and Prof. J. F. Saegert as principal. Also named are Miss Vondle Liddell Miss Annie Whittaker Prof. W. J. Weiners and several others including Miss Lilye Beversdorf Miss Janie Harrison Miss Lula Leehin Miss Bessie Ehringhaus and Miss Mary Erskine.

Seguin Tex Seguin Public School R. E. L. Adams J. F. Saegert Vondle Liddell Annie Whittaker W. J. Weiners Lilye Beversdorf Janie Harrison Lula Leehin Bessie Ehringhaus Mary Erskine

Aged Luling Resident Dies in Local Home

Thomas Jackson aged 63 died Monday afternoon at his home east of Luling. He was buried Tuesday in McNeal cemetery. He leaves a widow several sons and grandchildren. He is survived by a brother W G Jackson and by his mother. The Jackson family is an old well known local family.

Luling Tex Thomas Jackson McNeal W. G. Jackson

Thirty Join W. O. W. in Elgin Texas

Thirty new members were initiated Tuesday night by Colima Lodge No. 2596, W. O. W. (Mexican). The lodge has 80 members and is growing rapidly. attendance was large and supper followed the initiation with several speakers delivering remarks.

Elgin Tex Colima Lodge No W. Oo. W

Marriage Lenses

Jose Garcia and Stefana Nunez, Jacob M. Schwartz and Lina Eisen ha ur, Verne Perryman and Mary Sophia Purvis, Frank Olenik and Mrs Mary Olenik, Robert T Shaffer and Alvina Booker, Desiderio Sirilos, Arcilia Martinez, A B De Salme and Emma Breecher, Octaviano Valenzuela and Tomasa Rangel.

Jose Garcia Stefana Nunez Jacob M. Schwartz Lina Eisenhaur Verne Perryman Mary Sophia Purvis Frank Olenik Mary Olenik Robert T. Shaffer Alvina Booker Desiderio Sirilos Arcilia Martinez A. B. de Salme Emma Breecher Octaviano Valenzuela Tomasa Rangel

Red Cross Benefit Held in Brownsville for Mexico

A reception Sunday in Brownsville supports the Mexican Red Cross Society. Contributions were voluntary and totaled several hundred dollars.

Aid Mexican Red Cross Brownsville Tex Red Cross Society Mexico

Funeral Notice for Charles L. Meyer

Mr Charles L Meyer died in San Antonio at 8 o clock a m on June 8 1911 aged 48 years Funeral will be from his residence 301 West Delaware Street Friday at 4 30 pm and from St Marys Parish church at 5 pm June 9 1911 Interment in St Marys cemetery Friends invited to attend

Charles Ll. Meyer San Antonio Jane Harles L. Meyer West Delaware Street St. Mary's Panlie Church St. Mary's Coma

Obituaries From San Antonio Area Burials

The notices report the deaths of Mrs Atilana Perales 47 of 1123 South Frio street Mrs Ella Moss Duval former San Antonio resident widow of Captain Burr Duval and daughter Mrs Harry Pitts Mrs Chas L Meyer 48 resident of 301 West Delaware died after long illness Funeral details list home services and cemeteries Mrs Melton Albin Alsbury two months old died at 526 South Mittman street with funeral and interment at Hermann Sons cemetery

Duval Ella Moss Duval St. Louis San Antonio Harrys. Pitts Sloan and Hagy Dignowity Burr Duval Harry 8. Pitts Mercer Johnston Alsbury Melton Albin Alsbury Frank Alsbury Mittman Street Hermann Sons

Mrs P A Jones dies after long illness in San Antonio

Mrs P A Jones age 57 dies at noon Wednesday at her home 619 South San Jacinto after a long illness. She leaves a mother in Beeville and children Sidney Smith Nora Jones Asa Jones Mrs R C Thurman Lee Jones Roy Jones and Zeno Jones. Native of Beeville she lived in San Antonio four years. Funeral from the residence Friday morning with burial at Mission Burial Park.

Funeral for Albert Wander announced on Belmont Street

The funeral for Albert Wander, slain on East Commerce Street Wednesday night, will be Friday at 6 PM from his Belmont Street residence. Services are under Huisache Camp No 36 Woodmen of the World and burial will follow at City Cemetery No 3.

Wander Albert Wander East Commerce Street Belmont Street Huisache Acp, No Woodmen of the World City Cemetery No

Petit Jury Discharged by Judge Camp in Forty-fifth District Court

Judge J L Camp of the Forty-fifth district court discharged the petit jury for the week yesterday and the court is now taking up its motion docket.

J. Ll. Camp Forty-fifth District Court

Grand jury called to probe coke industry monopolies

United States District Attorney Jordan asks reassembly of the May term grand jury in Pittsburgh to question officers and directors of Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke company and Pittsburg Coal company regarding possible monopolistic action. The officials are expected to be brought before the panel late today.

Pittsburg United States Steel Corporation United States Jordan United States District Court Monongahela River

Crops Need Rain In Caldwell County

Cald well county faces potential drought harm as dry weather threatens corn, while cotton chopping speeds up labor and feed crops run above last season. A timely rain within a week to ten days could yield one of the best crops in years.

Lockhart Tex Caldwell County

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