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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1911

Page

5

La Follette Opposes Canadian Reciprocity Plan

Senator La Follette denounces the reciprocity bill as a diplomatic bargain masquerading as reciprocity. He argues it is a tariff driven by special interests, not benefiting consumers or reducing living costs, and advocates free trade with Canada instead. New Market, New Hampshire reports a separate death by suicide of George Hodgdon, a longtime Democratic state committee member, at age 58.

Associated Press Washington la Follette LaFollette Canada New Market N. H George Hodgdon New Hampshire Democratic State Committee United States Mexco Rio Grande State Department Guadalajara San Antonio

Assembly caucus backs party measure on federal income tax amendment

Democratic members of the New York Assembly voted last night to make the Wagner resolution a party measure ratifying the federal constitutional amendment on income tax. It has already passed the Senate.

Tile Associated Press Albany N. Y Senate

Appointed Custodian for Colorado National Monument

Washington June 14 The Associated Press reports John Otto has been appointed custodian of the newly established Colorado National Monument and assumes duties immediately.

Associated Press Washington John Otto Colorado National Monument

Wife Murder Charged Against Railroad Engineer

William Simon, a New York Central night engineer, is under arrest in White Plains pending investigation into his wife’s death. The 6 year old daughter found the woman in bed with a towel and pillow case tightly bound around her neck. Police say marks of a struggle and a kneeling position suggest she was attacked from behind.

Jalil Associated Press White Plains N. Y William Simon New York Central Railroad

Mount Holyoke Alumnae Rally for $500,000 Endowment

Alumnae gathered in South Hadley report progress on a $500,000 endowment to be built by the college’s seventy fifth anniversary in 1912. The General Educational Board pledges $109,000 if students and alumnae raise $400,000, with about $50,000 already available from alumnae groups.

Associated Press South Hadley Mas Mount Holyoke College General Educational Board Hana

Hawaii Represented By Midshipman Graham At Annapolis

Hawaii is represented at the United States Naval Academy as Ivan M. Graham becomes the first midshipman from the islands in several years. He completed April tests in Honolulu and has just arrived at Annapolis.

Hawaii Associated Press Annapolis United States Naval Academy Ivan M. Graham Honolulu

Mobilization as Hypocrisy in U S Policy

Captain Geo A Schreiner argues that U S mobilization of a maneuver division shows hypocrisy and a shift toward intervention in Mexico. He criticizes permanent camps as costly and praises isolationist policy, urging neutral enforcement and border protection rather than border deployments.

Bakery Route Sold Prompt Attention Sought

To Our Customers on South Presa Marlborough and Highland Place J C Stewart has sold his bread route to a party that does not handle our bread Mr F Mack enfuss will call on you Please phone or write if he does not give you prompt attention Phone 170 Bailie s Steam Bakery

South Presa Marlborough Place Highland Place J. C. Stewart F. Mackenfuss Bailie

Indian Village in Ruins After Mille Lac Fire

Fire destroys Wigwam Bay Chippewa settlement on Mille Lac lake leaving dwellings relics and food supplies lost. An unconfirmed report claims an old chief witnessed the destruction tied to a tree.

Associated Press Brainerd Minn Wigwam Bay Mille Lac Lake

Postmasters as Subscription Agents for Congressional Record

Representative Taylor of Colorado introduces a bill to make every postmaster a subscription agent for the Congressional Record at $1 a year. The public printer would begin fulfilling orders once 1,000,000 subscribers are registered.

Associated Press Washington Taylor Colorado

Notable Names in Local Historical Directory Listing

A list of individuals including J. O. Terrell Alexander Joske Chas Schreiner Otto Koehler R. R. Russell Albert Steves Sr. Dr Adolph Herff J. D. Oppenheimer Jno T Wilson Sam C Bell Ed Rand John Fest Alfred Duerler R W Hearne appears, capturing prominent community figures and possible business or civic roles from the era.

J. O. Terrell Alexander Joske Chas. Schreiner Otto Koehler R. R. Russell Albert Steves Sr Adolph Herff J. D. Oppenheimer Jno T. Wilson Sam C. Bell Ed Rand John Fest Alfred Duerler R. W. Hearne

Child shoots companion in Georgia playroom

In Atlanta on June 14 3 year old Katherine Ray warned 2 year old Frances Bowen she would shoot her then fired severing the younger child’s index finger with a revolver. The pistol had been left under a pillow by Frances Bowen’s father.

Associated Press Atlanta Frances Bowen Katherine Ray Ray Ben Bowen

Health Boards Warn of Rat Dangers Lead Crusade

Health boards in major cities wage a campaign against rats as a major threat to property and health. Citizens urged to exterminate vermin using Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste, endorsed by officers, with money back if it fails. Sold nationwide for 25c and 1.00.

Eivery Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Company Chicago Ill

Water pitcher centerpiece for wedding gift in Braintree

A tall solid silver water pitcher is shown as the standout gift for Miss Fannie Qualey and her fiancé Alfred Joseph Morcum of Mexico City. Morcum is the son of Walter Morcum, president of the Mexican Railroad company, and the couple plans to wed tonight in Braintree, Massachusetts.

Associated Press Braintree Mass Fannie Qualey Alfred Joseph Morcum Mexico City Walter Morcum Mexican Railroad Company

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Central Trust Building Commerce Navarro Streets Central Trust CO Commerce Street Carlsbad OF America Marlin, Texas Marlin Carlsbad Germany Mount Holyoke Hope Mium Losoya Texas Losoya Hotel Losoya Street Geo A. Schreiner Mexico Adjutant General's Department Fort Sam Houston Foreign Office Transvaal Orange Free State Brackpan Tom, Dick and Harry Uncle Sam Argentina Brazil Venezuela Knox Latin America Old Town Minnesota Congressional West Commerce Street Chas, Schreiner B. G. Barnes Sec’y-Treas M. Baumblatt J. Stevens W. Warren Atlee B. Ayres Adolph Wagner M. W. Terrell the Central Trust CO Central Trust Commerce and Navarro Sts Trust Company Acta Guardian Terrel Alexander Jos Mnsivaeave Asa Charles Schreiner Otto Koehler Arnes John W. Warren, IM W. Adolph Wagner A. Colman, Plumner Main Ave Father Tittle Cousin State Bank & Trust CO Hicks Bldg Tex West Texas Bank & Trust CO Nepenteycee of Banking 14Th Congressional District F. Groos & Co Bankers Swearingen-McCraw Houston Street Alamo Plaza Maverick-Glarke Lithogo THE P. J. Owens Lumber CO Flores Street Mitchell Street Col. Roosevelt
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