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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
1
In precinct seven Gallagher trails Church by one vote after a recount in the race for city treasurer. F W Church leads J Frank Gallagher by nine votes overall. Two ballot boxes will be reviewed again due to challenges, but results may not alter the majority.
Prominent Texas attorney George W. Allen died at the Hotel Galveston after a long career tied to the Waters-Pierce Waterfier Oil case. He served as state attorney in major suits and defended Henry Clay Pierce in a swearing fraud trial. He was mourned by a widow and two daughters at his bedside.
Fire at 3 10 this afternoon destroyed the Ruby Theater on Houston street with spectators escaping safely. The blaze spread to the White Swan cafe Rosenthal's news and grocery store and Kalteyer's drug store causing fire smoke and water damage. Origin undetermined but likely started in the rear and the blaze was under control by 3 30.
Dr B H Bryant chief engineer of the Mexican and Northwestern railroad visits San Antonio to inspect the Dunley north to Medina Irrigation damsite line Grading progresses at both ends and one mile of track laid The twenty five mile road will carry materials to the dam site and the right of way is leased for three years after which tracks will be removed and land returned.
For San Antonio and vicinity: tonight and Wednesday fair conditions expected with light to moderate winds. Temperatures will dip into the comfortable range with clear skies and no precipitation anticipated.
Morning readings across major cities show clear skies and mild winds. Temperatures range from 66 to 76 degrees with light northeast to northwest breezes and generally fair conditions through tonight and Wednesday, except for Boston with cloudy skies and possible showers for Wednesday.
A full dress rehearsal at Buckingham Palace and related royal events mark the coronation week for King George and Queen Mary. A Shakespearean ball and a grand state banquet headline a day of foreign envoys, royal guests, and vast crowds at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Albert Hall.
Washington June 20. To save his wife, Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee donated a quart of his blood Sunday. Doctors report the transfusion a complete success and Mrs Lea’s condition improved though still critical, with the husband recovering and the wife awaiting full recovery in the days ahead.
A notorious outlaw, Hugh Whitney, terrorizes eastern Idaho from Pocatello to Blackfoot. Victims include conductor Wm. R. Kidd who died, deputy Samuel Melton wounded, ranchman Edgar McGill wounded, watchman Reuben Scott shot twice, constable Robert Oley wounded. Posses mobilize as the governor weighs National Guard aid. The fugitive is believed near Idaho Falls to Blackfoot with bloodhounds aiding the hunt.
Washington D C June 20 Congressman Slayden discussed the divisional order due July 1 with the war department. Senators Hitchcock and others from affected cities seek its repeal and request testimony from Gen Mills and Gen McArthur on departmental advantages. Slayden says Fort Sam Houston and the Texas Department remain unchanged and Congress cannot halt the order as it is an executive function.
Two cases of cholera were found on the steamship Ducea del Abruzzi arriving from Genoa Naples and Madeira. Both patients were moved to the pest house on Ward Island and all steerage passengers will be detained at Homman Island for health precautions.
Senate Lorimer investigation hearsay evidence at initial hearing. Cyrus H. McCormick of International Harvester testified that Clarence Funk discussed a 100000 fund to aid Lorimer's election, with Hines of Hines Lumber naming the company for possible contributions.
U S consul investigates a lynching incident near Thorndale after a Mexican youth was killed. He seeks to determine the boy's citizenship and identity. The consul sent telegrams to Thorndale and other locations and worked to contact local Mexican colonies but has not yet received replies. He notes possible U S citizenship would limit Mexican government jurisdiction.
The Gunter hotel welcomed its first baby born there last night a ten pound boy to Mr and Mrs PR J Mueller. R J Mueller a cotton broker from San Antonio is listed among the hotel guests in Galveston.
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