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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
4
An advertisement claims all reductions are from actual former selling prices with the original price stamped on garments for guidance. It emphasizes quality and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, insisting customers take no chances with the lower prices.
Secretary Knox works with the United States to prepare a case as Britain moves toward sanctioning the declaration of London for an international prize court. The landmark measure aims to create a permanent arbital body, seen as a peak for peace advocates and publicists alike.
Secretary Knox lauds adherence to the prize court convention as paving the way for a permanent court of arbitration. President Taft and Senator Root support a universal code of international law to sustain peace. The Hague conference in about three years is set to feature this project, with Knox in contact with most signatory powers.
In San Francisco on June 23 an accident at the mint left Wadsworth S Williams fatally endangered after nine million dollars in gold toppled from sacks and buried him as he wheeled a truck.
Cleburne Texas on July Fourth will feature a home coming picnic as the central event of the town celebration. The Associated Press reports cohesion and community spirit for the holiday observance.
An old Wyeth Chemical Co. concoction, Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, is marketed to treat gray hair. Druggists sell it for fifty cents a bottle with a guarantee of refund if it does not work as represented.
A one third inch rain yesterday cooled the air and eased dust, reviving dry vegetation and breaking the heat wave briefly. Rail reports show heavy showers along lines from San Antonio to Houston, with varying rainfall on parallel routes and branches, including Yoakum to Houston and Taylor to the north.
In Marshall Texas on June 23 the Associated Press reports showers ended a two month dust spell, falling overnight across many parts of Harrison County and bringing much needed relief.
A half inch of rain fell at Lockhart Texas on June 23 but did little to save corn which is already past recovery. Other crops still cry out for rain as dust settles over fields.
Heavy rain yesterday in Kyle Texas spurred strong relief and happiness among local farmers as it nourished crops and eased dry spells.
Taylor Texas reports yesterday's rainfall of half an inch with forecasts of more rain, improving corn crop prospects and implying a favorable growing season ahead.
A heavy shower struck Sutherland Springs Texas yesterday enduring about an hour. Local residents reported the brief downpour bringing brief relief from heat.
More showers promised in Stockdale Texas after a heavy rain fell yesterday. Indications are for additional showers today.
In Karnes City Texas on June 23 light rain began at 3 PM and drenched fields. The downpour arrived too late to save corn but is expected to benefit cotton crops.
Pocatello Idaho reports Hugh Whitney the Idaho bandit is safe in the mountains along the Idaho Wyoming line. He is in one of Idaho’s wild regions after the chase in Will Creek country. Separately in Seguin Texas Rev F J F Webb was asked to speak at Bee County court house cornerstone laying on July 10 with a planned large celebration.
King George and Queen Mary rode a seven mile route through London with a larger military escort and extensive decorations. Crowds cheered from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Bridge as colonial Indian contingents led the procession and dignitaries received addresses in city districts.
At a large meeting on South Alamo street the San Antonio Trades Council adopted a resolution opposing the July 22 1911 statewide prohibition amendment. The council argued prohibition shifts liquor activity to illicit sources and harms workers livelihoods. urged union men to defeat the measure. The group also discussed the Labor Day celebration with a five member committee chaired by J J Tucker Jr to organize plans and a Labor Day queen contest restricted to bona fide union members from Garment Workers and the recently formed Telephone Operators union in San Antonio.
The county clerk reports more marriage licenses issued this June than last, with 145 licenses by this morning versus 112 a year ago. The piece poeticizes the trend, comparing lovers to Cupid and the bow, while stating June brides are on the rise.
Rebels overwhelmed a Turkish column led by Mohamed Ali Pasha near Gheesan, about 100 miles north of Hodeidah. About a thousand Turkish soldiers died and Mohamed Ali Pasha is missing. Five hundred fugitives were wounded, and Gheesan suffered shellfire from the Sutebbe as rebels seized four large guns two Maxims and many rifles before retreating.
The cornerstone of Kyle Texas new public school was laid yesterday with County Judge J. B. Wilson and County Superintendent J. H. Saunders speaking. The building is to be completed by August 15.
A pitchfork thrown from a haystack struck the left side of Peter Pilarsczyt's five year old son in Stockdale Texas on June 23. The child suffered a wound that may prove fatal and received medical care.
Rev F N Calvin of Waco was nearly blind with granulated sore eyes. Dr Moore removed cataract painlessly and restored sight. he also cured granul ated sore eyes without caustics, straightened cross eyes, and treated optic nerve problems. The Oscillator method aided weak eyes and headaches. Office Suite 204 Gunter Building Corner Houston and St Marys San Antonio. Free consultation for a short time.
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