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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
7
Merchants of Antonio show interest in a petition calling for stores with girl employees to close by 6 pm on Saturdays. Advocates argue shorter hours boost sales and service while aligning with humane trends. A mass meeting is set for Sunday at 5 pm at the Y M C A building for all merchants to attend.
In Dallas on June 23 Miss Lucile Harwood aged 38-2 killed herself as family prepared to attend a church picnic. It is unclear if the death was accidental or intentional.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy that strengthens the system for both adults and children. The product is priced at 50 cents and promotes pale blood as a symptom addressed by use.
Robert S. Brunhouse a prominent Baltimore club man who has been visiting San Antonio for some time will depart in a few days for the City of Mexico
Capt. Geo A Schreiner argues the US Army maneuver division near Galveston is exhausted after lengthy camp life. He cites heat in canvas tents, waning drill effectiveness, and doubts about mobilization potential versus invasion readiness. He questions war department aims and training adequacy.
The attorney general's department ruled that a traveling moving picture show need not pay a license if the theater holds a license, and that the company is not liable for the state annual occupation tax. A per-show tax at each performance applies, and vaudeville linked to a dramatic representation also falls under theatrical company taxes.
Pellagra cases rise in Texas with 22 victims in May. May death toll 2664 with 2199 white and 465 black deaths. Births total 4853. City: Austin. Date: June 23. State health department release.
Austin Texas June 23 The State Entomologist Scholl announced a swift campaign in the Rio Grande valley that checked the army worm outbreak threatening the cotton crop, marking a successful effort by the department of agriculture.
The article announces the Crage of New York statues by Matt and Jeff. It notes exact likenesses of the boys and their world amusement value. Figures are available at Burns' Drug Store located at Houston and Navarro Street.
Peter Larsen a 63 year old retired farmer was found dead in a cistern at his Fowler Indiana home. His head showed a deep wound as if by an axe and authorities indicate possible homicide after reports of a quarrel with his wife during the night.
San Antonio Hermann Sons Home Association invites bids until 8 pm July 10 for construction of a new building. Each bid must include a $500 certified check payable to the association. Plans and specs available at Arthur J. Herrmann architect 524 Moore building.
Senator Penrose, head of the senate finance committee, says the Canadian reciprocity bill will pass despite insurgent Republican and Democrat coalitions. He calls the coalition a rope of sand and warns delay in tariff matters, but believes reciprocity will ultimately go through with possible La Follette Bristow Cummins tariff amendments remaining.
Nashville Tenn June 23 The trial of Judge BH C Goodpasture of Livingston charged with offering a bribe to Rep J Q McDonald opened McDonald testified Goodpasture claimed he could manage the money for him and could pay 1500 with more possible He said the member could take the money and go west and that selling out was common in the legislature
After eleven hours in police court, G W Sexton was found guilty of participation in a June 11 affray. The jury deliberated from 9 AM to 8 PM, naming Sexton as a participant while others suffered knife wounds and injuries in the incident.
Kodak films are offered at 10 cents per roll while Mission Finishing Co operates from 701 Gibbs Building offering finishing services.
Retory Trial in Columbus features Rodney J. Deigle sergeant at arms of the state senate charged with abetting bribery. Senator L. R. Andrews faces the insurance bill dispute as proceedings start.
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