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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

2

Havemeyer Holdings Revealed in Sugar Trust Testimony

Horace Havemeyer testifies before the House sugar trust committee about his father H O Havemeyer's control of the American Sugar Refining Co. He says the Havemeyer fortune of about 15 million dollars is largely invested in beet sugar and that family stock values amount to about ten million in the beet sugar industry.

Associated Press Washington H. O. Havemeyer American Sugar Refining Company Horace Havemeyer House “Sugar Trust Havemeyer

Bluff over budget sparks aldermanic clash in city hall

The new aldermen critique Mayor Callaghan s substitution of a sixty day budget arguing it delays action The Mauermann introduced plan leaves funds unappropriated while listing annual expenditures totaling 1 029 748 across departments including police fire streets water lighting and cemeteries with eight vote needed for final approval.

Boynton Callaghan Mauermann Board of Health Popeare

May Attend Fish Fry at West End Lake

Albert Sidney Johnston camp No. 144 Federates Veterans hosts its annual fish fry at West End lake drawing members, families, and friends. before the feast a large crowd enjoyed boating and socializing while several camp members spoke and Godfrey Peterson delivered a humorous keynote.

West End Lake Albert Sidney Johnston Godfrey Peterson

Army band leaders plan largest concert and $1000 dinner

Thirteen army bands will join under 13 leaders to stage concerts at the ball park July 3 and 4 with a $1000 banquet proposed for 400 bandmen. A single massed band will perform, fireworks, and a publicity push to boost morale, despite prohibitions on a formal contest. The list of participating leaders includes Herman Trutner Jr and Bernt Nielsen among others.

Uncle Sam Uncle Sam'‘e Army Gunter Hotel Herman Trutner Jr Thirteenth Infantry Odfrey Buglione Fifteenth Infantry Bernt Nielson Seventeenth Infantry Tazyas Mst Ball Park Godfrey Bugiione John Weber Demencio Bartlotti Bernt Nielsen Seventeenth Charles Coe Adolph C. Hafenfeld Flenth Richard J. Dunne Stephen Hoel Third Cavalry Leon Trusson Twenty-second Wade H. Hammond Ninth Cavalry Arthur Johnson Third Field Artillery E. H. Klein

Excitement on Houston Street Over Statues

Matt and Jeff statues found at Burns' drug store touted as the greatest Grouch Killers on the market. Home ornaments offered as exact likenesses of the boys who are keeping the world roaring.

Matt Jeff Burns’ Drug Store

Captain Green Seeks San Antonio Meet at Menger Hotel

Captain W D Green of Seguin registered at the Menger hotel and was seen with San Antonio friends this morning in lively social notes from the city.

W. D. Green Seguin Menger Hotel San Antonio

Fred Mauritz Stays at Bexar Hotel in Gonzales

Fred Mauritz of Gonzales is staying at the Bexar hotel, indicating a temporary visit or stay in the area and confirming his residency location.

Fred Mauritz of Gonzales Bexar Hotel

Heney Graft Prosecutor Visits San Antonio and Dallas Tour

Francis Heney the famed San Francisco graft prosecutor arrives in San Antonio with his brother and plans a Chautauqua tour in Dallas. He recalls his 1906 exposures and notes public utility companies drive San Francisco’s shame while higherups should be punished. He traces his career from Arizona attorney general to San Francisco anti graft campaigns and land grant litigation. The Yale entrance exam dates June 21 to 25 are also announced for Garden Academy.

San Francisco Francis H. Heney Abe Heney San Antonio St. Anthony Dallas Middle West Mr. Heaney Portland Ore Gene Knox John H. 1 Hall Mitchell George C.brownell Eugene Schmitz Abe Ruef Lima N. Y University of Califouia Hastings Law School Arizona Garden Academy Yale

Morgan Line to reply on conference outcome

The Morgan Line and Southern Pacific marine department prepare a statement after a meeting with striking seamen and the state mediation board. The reply could decide whether the coastwise strike spreads, potentially mobilizing 20,000 workers. Earlier a crowd attacked black strike-breakers on West Street. police dispersed the assailants and made arrests.

Associated Press New York Morgan Line Steamship Company Marine Department Southern Pacific Railroad State Board of Mediation West Street

Foley Kidney Pills Quick Relief Ad

Foley Kidney Pills promote rapid relief from backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Aimed at middle aged and elderly people and women with King Pattison Drug Co as the source.

King Pattison Drug CO

Mayor Receives Alderman Steves On Budget Financing

Alderman Steves presented written statements from State Bank and Trust and Alamo National Bank and recounted verbal offers from San Antonio National Bank and Commercial National Bank. The banks agreed to finance the city on a sixty day or annual budget, with Commercial National seeking an expenditure estimate.

State Bank and Trust Company Alamo National Bank San Antonio National Bank Commercial National Bank Bryan Callaghan Tode Albert Steves Lipscomb Lucas Alderman Steves Mr. Lipscomb Callaghan Wickeland Steves

Purse Snatching on Magnolia Ave Leaves Victims Unable to Identify Suspect

Mrs J Nelms and her daughter Miss Virginia Nelms were robbed on Magnolia avenue after 10 pm last Saturday when a man grabbed Mrs Nelms hand satchel containing $4 and bundles as they exited a San Pedro car near Howard street. The thief fled and neither woman can name the attacker.

Magnolia Avenue J. Nelms Virginia Nelms

Oil dust abatement cars ready near Fort Sam Houston

One of three oil cars for dust control near Fort Sam Houston arrived and may begin work today or tomorrow. A second car bill of lading is received by J. B. Carrington. third car not yet heard from. About $2000 raised by the Chamber of Commerce. more funds needed to buy three more cars. Subscription list shows multiple local donors and amounts.

Fort Sam Houston J. B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Beitel Lumber Company D. & A. Heinen Bismarck Cafe 8. A. Printing Co Staacke Bros Saul Wolfson Paul Steam Laundry Nicholson, Furnish & Smith Fish Tire Co Sharpe & Rivers J. A B

Weather Bulletin Reports Heat and Uneven Rain Across Regions

The national weekly weather bulletin notes continued heat in the cotton belt with good showers east of the Mississippi, but large areas still lacking rain. West of the Mississippi saw local light showers, and much of the region remains without beneficial rainfall.

Mississippi River Washington Weather Bureau Cotton Belt Mississippi

City Engineer Rules on Car Number Issue Dismissed

City Engineer Pancoast testified in police court that C W Moody’s auto numbers painted on the rear complied with city rules. Judge Buckley dismissed the case after Pancoast testified he had authority to prescribe numbers and that Moody had permission.

Pancoast C. W. Moody Buckley Moody

Judge Seeligson Drops Six Names From Voter List

Case nears end as examination continues in the commission charter contest. Attorneys expect all testimony to finish by tomorrow noon. The questionable voters total 215 after Judge Seeligson reduced 42 names on his own motion. Excluded were Alvino Martinex Cc H. Smith BE R Mulberry L W Pela and Christian Soell for duplication or later qualification. Attorneys on both sides foresee a decision before next week prior to the summer court recess.

Seeligson Alvino Martinex Cc. H. Smith BE. R. Mulberry L. W. Pela Christian Soell

Two Trains for St Marys Picnic by Southern Pacific

Southern Pacific will run two special trains to the St Marys church parish picnic at Sutherland Springs next Thursday. The first departs Sunset depot East Commerce at 9:00 am and the second at 1:80 pm. return trains depart Sutherland Springs about 7:00 pm and reach San Antonio an hour later. Tickets are valid for that day on regular trains but attendees must walk from the station to the grounds. the specials go direct to the park grounds.

Southern Pacific St. Mary's Church Parish Sutherland Springs Sunset Depot East Commerce Street San Antonio

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