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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1911

Page

7

Frohman seeks gallery gods to widen drama reach

In Chicago, Daniel Frohman backs lowering balcony and gallery prices to bring plays to a broader audience amid a push to nationalize the move. He recalls Sir Henry Irving on missing gods and argues public access strengthens drama. The plan targets high class productions and aims to gauge public taste through theater opinion.

Associated Press Chicago Daniel Frohman Frohman Henry Irving

Exposition Park Merry-Go-Round Winner Demonstrated

Exposition Park crowd last night witnessed a demonstration that a winner would be chosen for the park’s celebrated merry-go-round event. Local spectators and officials observed the decisive moments as entries competed for top honors.

Exposition Park

Doyle and Fields to Entertain at the Royal Next Week

The vaudeville duo Doyle and Fields join the Royal’s company for next week’s program starting with Sunday matinee. They perform in a juvenile sketch titled Just Kids with Doyle showcasing his eccentric comedy style and Fields appearing as one of the comedic juveniles.

the Royal Doyle and Fields Doyle Miss Fields

Dell's Crown Theater Showstops Four Reels of Class Films

Dell's Crown theater presents four reels of high class films today. Friday is a feature day with crowds flocking to the cool venue. Tickets invite friends to enjoy the pictures, praised for quality and reliability.

Dell's Crown Theater

Grove’s Tasteless Chi Ton ic Promises Malaria Aid

An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chi Ton ic as a reliable malaria remedy and system booster. It emphasizes the printed formula of quinine and iron and cites a dose of 650c for adults and children.

GROVE

Waco Urged to Accept Interurban Stock Offer

J F Strickland of Dallas pleaded with Waco business leaders to take 150000 in preferred stock and provide about twenty miles of right of way for the Dallas to Waco interurban line. Right of way men arrive in five days, and construction is planned to finish in eighteen months.

Waco Tex J. F. Strickland Dallas Waxahachie

Prominent Financier Shot by French Maid in San Francisco

C F Kohl, a notable capitalist, was shot and likely fatally wounded yesterday by Adele Verge, a French maid who had recently worked for his wife. Also reported Nicaragua debt treaty sent to Senate for Foreign Relations panel. Limantour declares exit from politics while touring Niagara Falls with his party. Mexican soldiers may traverse U S to Lower California with arms barred except sealed baggage. Ohio Governor Harmon approves Kimble election reform act restricting newspaper criticism of candidates.

San Francisco Cal C. F. Kohl Adele Verge United States Washington, D. C California State Department Columbus Harmon

Strike Settled Ends Brickmakers 40,000 Idle

Chicago June 9 The brickmakers strike started May 1 and left about 40,000 workers idle in the building trades. The settlement announced yesterday is a compromise.

Chicago Jil

Mrs Cleveland Returns From Europe With Son

Mrs Grover Cleveland arrived in New York from Europe with her son Richard who has been studying at a Swiss school.

Cleveland New York Grover Cleveland Europe Richard Switzerland

Panama a Bargain for US Government Value Rise

The United States government acquired the end canal property at Panama for 40 million dollars. Conservative valuation places current worth at 42.7998 million dollars, signaling a favorable bargain.

Panama Washington,d. C United States

Warrants Issued for 150 Suspects in Vote Selling Case

West Union D June 9 warrants issued for arrest of 150 more persons indicted for vote selling. Washington DC June 9 postal savings banks increased by 60, totaling 550. those designated yesterday to begin operations July 25.

West Union Postal Savings Banks Washington, D. CC

Stokes 18 Not 10 Drop Case Against Women

New York June 9 The prosecution of two women who shot W. E. Stokes owner of the Hotel Ansonia will start once his condition permits his appearance. Stokes’ attorney denied rumors the case would be dropped as his health improves but remains in danger from blood poisoning. Police face confusion from conflicting stories as each woman claims she fired. Miss Graham says she already hired a lawyer to sue Stokes for defamation.

Associated Press New York W. E. Stokes Ansonia Stokes Miss Graham

Consolidation Forms San Antonio Trade Organizations

A merger of the San Antonio Credit Men's association and Jobbers and Manufacturers league was completed at a joint meeting. Officers elected include A. H. Halff as president, Charles Graebner as vice president, George T. Allensworth secretary, J. D. Oppenheimer treasurer, with a slate of directors. The group plans to recruit more members from city businesses and promote advertising and trade excursions to draw rural shoppers to the city.

San Antonio Credit Men's Association Jobbers' and Manufacturers’ League A. H. Halff Charles Graebner George T. Allensworth J. D. Oppenheimer H. L. Halff R. T. Pruitt H. 2. Wyiott Jake Wolff T. M. Dechmann D. J. Straus W. B. Smith Arthur Guenther Hugo Goodman

YWCA San Antonio seeks volunteers for a 12 day campaign

The YWCA of San Antonio calls for many volunteers including college or high school students and other job seekers to work part or full time for twelve days. An offer previously received will yield a sizable sum if all tasks finish by June 21. No experience is needed and pay is good. The board urges cooperation with committee chairmen to complete the work before the deadline.

Young Women’s Christian Association of San Antonio Association

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