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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
7
Washington reports the Chinese minister signed the prospectus for a 30 million dollar Hu Kuang railway loan with bankers taking a quarter. Cuernavaca dispatch notes General Madero’s efforts to pacify Morales state by aiding Americans and other foreigners terrorized by about 1000 insurgents.
Berlin reports German naval officers finished a program of entertainment for the second division of the United States Atlantic fleet during its visit to Kiel.
In St Petersburg Emperor Nicholas welcomed American Ambassador Rockhill who presented Rear Admiral Badger along with captains and twelve officers from the visiting American battleships.
In Criba Honduras rumors of another revolution are dismissed as the country remains calm and prosperous under the new regime. Citizens express contentment with current governance and stability across Ceiba and beyond.
A Constantinople dispatch says Charles W. Lewis of Chicago, traveling in Southern Albania, arrived at Scutari and reports the region north of the Scumbia river has revolted.
Winnipeg report states Canadian Pacific railway will extend and upgrade lines this summer with a total investment of 30 million dollars. The move aims to improve service and capacity across key routes.
At the last regular meeting of Moulton chapter No. 134 Royal Arch Masons in Flatonia Texas the officers were elected Excellent high priest William Cooper excellent high king Pearl Davis excellent scribe E A Arnim secretary Dr I E B Clark treasurer H S Palmer.
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic host a Flag Day dance at Electric Park. Rehearsals for Holy City at Grand Opera House and a Woman’s Relief Corps picnic at Hot Wells accompany afternoon meetings of Prospect Hill Methodist and St. Mark’s Parish Aid. Graduation and junior exercises at multiple academies, several recitals, weddings, a Bell Observatory playground opening, and a Country Club tennis tournament fill the day with civic and social activities.
Good and reliable work in cleaning and pressing outer garments. Call 1528 new phone or Boston 548 1 ring old phone. Free delivery. Boston Tailoring and Cleaning Company at 406 South Alamo near Beethoven Hall offers pickup and drop off.
Mr and Mrs Atlee B Ayers and family with Miss Laurine Gay Miss Lydia Baikey and Edgar Witt of Waco Mrs R G Morganside and Miss Mary Kern of Chicago and A D Morrill of Clinton NM will sail from New York on Saturday for a tour of Europe A dramatic recital will be given at 8 oclock tomorrow evening at the Prospect Hill Methodist church by Misses May Thomason and Vivian Waters.
Wrestling fans prepare for a Sunday night match at Exposition Park theater as Hassane the Terrible Turk faces Kansas City wrestler Young Hackenschmidt. Tickets are sold at Morris Block's Alamo plaza. The park also hosts a premier moving picture show with new films and cool comfort, plus the merry go round and other attractions drawing steady crowds each evening.
Mrs. Sallie Arvin and daughter Katie of Mexico Texas visit Capt. and Mrs. John W. Womack at 939 Summit avenue. Government Hill Methodist church Home Mission society meets at 8 pm tomorrow with leader Mrs. A J Torbert and talks on Jesus the First Medical Missionary Native Doctoring Our Hospital and more including delegates’ report from Yoakum conference.
Last night at the country club a large dance hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Combe celebrated their daughter Miss Mary Pauline Fortran with guest Miss Ethelyn Legendge of New Orleans. About two hundred guests attended as ballroom dining gallery rooms filled while pink marquisette and pink satin attire graced the event.
The Royal hosts a week of entertainment with Martini and Maxmillian. Martini performs magic and humor while Maxmillian stirs crowds with clumsy slapstick. A pretty young dancer appears briefly to enhance the illusion finale.
Miss Marjorie and Katherine McGowan hosted a morning breakfast at 9 oclock on their French Place veranda. The event celebrated Miss Marjorie Hicks for high school honors, with spring flowers and ferns decorating the table. Guests included Ellen Camp, Marjorie Hicks, Eleanor Herff, Celestine Zilker, Su sanne Denman, Henrietta Altgelt, and Car.
Dell's Crown theater showcases Ben Hur with the palm choir of over three hundred voices and the famed shipwreck scene The reel has drawn crowds since 10 this morning and promises one of the citys best programs.
The Woodmen of the World held a Sunday picnic and barbecue in Bracketville Tex with a large crowd in attendance. Beef bread pickles and coffee were served and a Fort Clark band provided music for the gathering.
State College at College Station held a large commencement for A and M graduates with a practical Good Roads address by Robert J. Potts. Diplomas were awarded by W. A. Trenckmann as cadets performed drills and guests heard brief remarks from Judge John S. Guion and Ed R. Kane.
A Victorian era advertisement touts Samose tablets as a safe natural flesh forming food. It claims nine in ten people should gain healthy weight using the product and promises weekly weight increases. The firm offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The St Josephs academy commencement was held this morning at Beethoven hall with Miss Rosa Theresa Eckenroth in a literary course and Miss Ellen Gillis in a commercial course as the 1911 graduates. The program included marches, solos, choruses, recitations, and dances performed by the senior class and several small ensembles under various accompanists.
L Windlinger and A Mueller on piano C join Misses E Bakeman A Peter as first violins. Second violins include S Cappuyns M Nawwald K Eckenroth B Gillis. Other players E McCormick M Brand J Peter Masters B Engelken N Grona E Grona R Maurer B Fuessel. Valedictory by Miss R Eckenroth. Rev W Fuhrwerk gives closing remarks and medals and diplomas are distributed.
Sacred Heart academy held junior commencement at 9 am with musical numbers and a two act play. Promoted students across Primary Preparatory and Academic courses received certificates and honors including diplomas and gold medals for those completing the program.
An advertisement for Nadinola Talcum Powder from National Toilet Company of Paris Tennessee claims the product keeps skin white and smooth, protects against sunburn and irritation, and is sold for 25 cents with a money back guarantee.
St Josephs hall overflowed with parents and friends for the closing exercises. A program of vocal and instrumental music, recitations and addresses featured the event. The orchestra and Glee club aided the program and the salutatory was delivered by a student.
Henry Mainz and Edwin Mueller officiated as the valedictorian. Other participants included Norbert Grona Edgar Grona Chris Steubben Otto Jatiernig Alois Eichmann Ed Wroblewski Herbert Nitsch Manuel Chavez Henry Bas John Raimos Joseph Lange Marshall Kieffer Antonio Ortiz Frank Striech Otto Schwegmann William Breit Lawrence Nentwig Otto Assmann Albert Juenger Edward Christian Hilmar Hahn and Rev. Father W A Fuhrwerk.
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