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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1911

Page

2

Publicity League Directors Meet to Arrange Banquet

The Publicity League board will meet Tuesday at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce to name a committee and finalize details for the city banquet. The event, postponed from Wednesday due to Fred Reutzel's father's death in Houston, aims to unite business interests as boosters for greater San Antonio publicity.

Publicity League Fred Reutzel Houston Chamber of Commerce San Antonio

San Antonio Set for Wider U.S. Advantage and Growth

The article notes that advantages and opportunities for San Antonio will be materially increased in the future, signaling broader national impact. It frames growth as a sustained trend benefiting the city and its connections across the United States.

San Antonio United States

County Wealth Seen Rising in Value Estimates

The county’s board of equalization notes tentative total valuations will top 90 million dollars, with an estimated eight to nine percent rise from last year’s 83 million. Few objections have been raised as the assessment proceeds.

Bexar County

Smelter and Railroad Strikes Hit Torreon Mexico

Labor trouble halts 700 Torreon smelter workers and the Asarco plant, with a 10 percent wage demand. Firemen and coal passers on the Torreon division of the Mexican International railway strike for April pay, delaying payrolls and dispatches amid tensions with revolutionaries.

el, Paso Tex Torreon Mexico Madero Asarco Smelter American Smelting and Refining Company Torreon- Jurango Mexican International Railway Torreon Smelter Assrcommelter Durango Mechanical Branch John ‘T. Cheek Emilio Madero Foon Chuck

Mass of Thanksgiving Held for St Mary's College Students

A mass of thanksgiving for St Mary's college students was celebrated at St Mary's church at 9 am attended by pupils and parents. Rev Father James Canning delivered a sermon on honesty. The service featured a string orchestra and participants from St Louis college and the Incarnate Word.

St. Mary's St. Mary's College St. Mary's Church Father el St. Louis College Father Mulvaney Father Schneider The Incarnate Word Fe Yen Hy Father Carrier Brothers Anty

Saloon License Granted at 601 Crockett Street

Judge Phil Shook granted the Porter's saloon license at 601 Crockett street in county criminal court this morning after a days long hearing. John McHugo and others opposed the license citing neighborhood concerns.

Crockett Street Phil Shook County Criminal Court John McHugo

Thirty three Sales Ordered for Tax Delinquencies

The district clerk issued thirty three orders of sale in recent days due to unpaid taxes. Taxpayers were allowed to protest in district court dockets, but most cases were defaulted and moved forward by the clerk.

Free remedy to treat a sickly youngster a column

A household health tip promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for common constipation in children. It cites testimonials from Mrs N H Mead of Freeport Kansas and Mrs J R Whitin of Lena Wisconsin and offers a free sample by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 641 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell N. H. Mead Freeport Kans J. R. Whitin Lena Wis Marlin Rlin Germany Marlin Commercial Club Texas

Health of division shows low sickness in San Antonio

The report notes a small rise in sickness but still far below normal levels. It states 20 per mille sick versus 42 per mille typical, finds no need to move troops, praises local water, and warns about risk of eye illness from sun exposure without shade.

Troops Ordered Home as U S Withdrawals Begin

The United States moves the second step in withdrawing forces near Mexico with President Taft approving a war department order to return 4000 soldiers from Galveston Texas and 1500 from San Diego California to their posts.

Associated Press Washington United States Mexico Taft War Department Galveston Tex San Diego Cal

Substations recalled as border patrol in district ends

Military substation units set up for continuous border patrol in the district were recalled today, ending an ongoing patrolling operation that had continued up to now.

Funeral for Dr A B Chamberlain set in Galveston

Dr A B Chamberlain a thirty third degree Mason and sovereign grand inspector general of the supreme council dies in Washington. His funeral with Kadosh service will occur in the Scottish Rite cathedral Galveston Sunday June 11 at midnight followed by interment Monday evening. A San Antonio Masons delegation may attend.

A. B. Chamberlain Supreme Council Free Masonry Washington Galveston Chamberlain Sovereign Grand Inspector General San Antonio

Croziea Named Texas Realty Association State Organizer

EB. R. Croziea former Light advertising staffer is appointed state organizer for the Texas Realty association by Hall P. Street. He will start Monday and visit Fort Worth and Waco to affiliate dealers, then Paris and other towns to form local exchanges. He aims to organize many exchanges before July 10 for broad Temple meeting attendance.

EB. R. Croziea the Light Hall P. Street Texas Realty Association Mr. Croziea Fort Worth Waco Paris Texas San Antonio Crozica

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