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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1911

Page

2

Greatest Naval Display Honors King George V and Queen Mary

Special Ambassador Hammond aboard the royal yacht as 185 warships from 18 nations, including the US Delaware, parade off Spithead for a coronation tribute. A six mile fleet line, 8000 guns, and royal salutes accompany a festive Portsmouth reception and remarks by John Hays Hammond.

London George V Queen Mary Spithead Britain Delaware United States Victoria and Albert John Hays Hammond Great Britain Solent Portsmouth Reid Perry Belmonts Alfred G. Vanderbilt William B. Leeds Admiral Moore Naval Guard of Honor Ison Victory Royal Yacht Admiralty Hammond Mr. Hammond

Theirs is Hard Job Says Butler on Demagogues

President Nicholas Murray Butler told Columbia University graduates that being a demagogue is easy to mock while the hardest task remains choosing a stance on both sides of a fence, a remark noted by Nashville Tenn. Bean.

Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Nashville Tennes- Bean

Lorimer in a Dual Role as Jeryl and Hyde

In testimony before the Senate investigation Lorimer faces lines about a feud with the McCormick family and his opposition to a Chicago river bridge project. Attorney Hancey argues Lorimer provoked the Harvester trust story by opposing a $10 000 contribution.

Lorimer Jeryl and Hyde Root LaFolette LaFollette Senate Washington Geo Bancroft Gsotee Bancroft The Harvester Trust Judge Hancey McCormick Family Hancey Chicago River International Harvester Company Chicago

Lamenting the Gallery God in Providence Journal

The Providence Journal notes Daniel Frohman as a vocal gallery critic whose absence leaves the high class theaters poorer. He voiced stricter moral judgments than self appointed city leaders, a contrast the columnist finds partly justified and timely.

Daniel Frohman Providence Journal

Fat Montandons Face Domestic Dilemma At Alabama Avenue

Mrs Montandon and her 830 pound husband face a challenge cleaning their new home in St. Louis. They married secretly to avoid a charivari and plan to hire a thin helper for the task. The couple notes their past and jokes about weight while recounting wedding logistics and a last minute car change.

Montandon Pauline Marcus Cherokee Street William

Ditmars Family Fails To Reach Columbus Wedding

Mrs. Will Ditmars and family attempted to attend the wedding of Graham Ong and Miss Mary Wilson in Columbus but arrived too late. Their automobile journey, described by the Cincinnati Enquirer, shows they faced delays beyond their control while traveling at speed.

Will Ditmars The Cincinnati Enquirer

Smith College Girls Spark Stamp Protests At Local Store

News reports say Smith College students critiqued a drug store for excessive credits on postage stamps. A placard announced no stamp charges, prompting taunts like Tight-wad and The mean thing. A freshman proposed a solution and led a group of about a dozen students to leave, vow to buy stamps elsewhere.

Smith College New York Herald Smith

Court Holds Morse May Serve Ten Years of Fifteen

Special to The Light reports in Atlanta on June 24 that Charles W. Morse may be required to serve only ten years of his fifteen year sentence because the judgment did not specify the penalty for each count. The government conceded the issue in habeas corpus proceedings.

Morse Atlanta Charles W. Morse E. R. Girardeau Galveston Perkins, Et al Girardeau District Court Galveston County Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Firemen Send Money to Widow in Denton Relief

The McKinney volunteer firemen sent 60 dollars to the Denton fire department for the relief of the widow of a fireman killed there yesterday.

M’kinney Tex McKinney Denton Fire Department

Wife of Minister Granted Divorce Denial Court Decision

In Topeka Kansas Mrs Frank Snyder wife of Rev Frank Snyder a prominent local minister received a divorce denial on grounds of neglect. She alleges he pressured merchants to deny her credit and that he kept the family automobile and home. He cites her jealousy and notes his income and church salary.

Topeka Kan Frank Snyder Snyder Mrs. Snyder Nyder Charles Sheldon

Belle linked to Stokes shooting freed on bail

Mrs Stell Singleton wife of a wealthy Californian and sister of Lillian G arrived in New York on June 24 and was released on bail after assistance from a bondsman. She hinted at strained relations with Mr Stokes while shedding light on her sister’s connections to Ethel and the Stokes case.

New York Stell Singleton Aalthy Lillian G Ethel W. E. D. Stokes Provence Singleton Mr. Stokes

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Walt Sailor King Texas Perkins Et al Vs. Girardeau Patrof Homer Jones Commerce Street
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