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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1911

Page

2

Alaska Coal Claim Case Upheld by Commissioner

Commissioner Dennett cancels thirty three Alaska coal land claims tied to Cunningham and Guggenheim interests. The government argued claims were prearranged for joint use and profits, with a plan to form a corporation and mine legally. Dennett finds no valid standing and Secretary Fisher approves the action, noting common funding and cross-claim interdependence among many Northwest participants.

Dennett Gravis Cunningham Guggenheims Ballinger- Finchot Guggenheim Alaska Fisher Northwest Clarence Cunningham

War on Rats Urges Citizens to Exterminate Vermin Now

An urging message describes open season on rats as warm weather increases their numbers. It warns of property damage and disease, cites global efforts, and calls individuals to join a committee of one to reduce rat populations using readily available exterminators.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Great Britain

Fragmented 19th Century Legal Feud Described in Text

A disputed field project is described as the joint pursuit of multiple parties who showed no personal interest in individual values or locations. The shared tract, acquired and explored at common expense, stood as the sole focus of their collective concern.

Baker

Texas Delegation Was Most Popular at Travelers' Protection Meet

E K Holland and J Hampton Sullivan report from Philadelphia after the national Travelers' Protective Association convention. The Texas delegation of 23 attracted wide attention with Mexican sombreros and carved canes. An amendment raised railway accident death benefits to 10000, doubling all other causes. D W Michaux of Houston withdrew his candidacy for president but Holland expects selection next year.

Philadelphia E. K. Holland J. Hampton Sullivan Travelers’ Protective Association Texas Lone Star Holland D. W. Michaux Houston Harmony

Boost Dinner Program Set by Publicity League in San Antonio

The Publicity league plans a Wednesday night get together at Bee thoven gardens with 500 expected attendees. Speakers have three minute limits enforced by a bell and fines for overrun, covering topics from city unity to public advertising and press relations.

Publicity League Chamber of Commerce Beethoven Gardens San Antonio Fred Reutzel Jake Wolff T. L. Conroy Ben M. Hammond R. H. Wester L. J. Hart Nat M. Washer D. J. Woodward John Lunsford Charles S. Diehl M. B. Hutchins W. B. Tuttle J. B. Carrington League J. H. Compton H. C. King C. 8. Fowler Ben M

Mission Finishing Co. Ad Sells Shingle Coated Film

Kodak films developed available at Mission Finishing Co in the Gibbs Building. Shingles and galvanized items advertised with a price of 10 cents per roll. Local listing markets film processing and related materials.

Kodak Films Mission Finishing Co Gibbs

Educational Papers for Ad Association Read at San Antonio Session

At the San Antonio Advertisers' association meeting in the St. Anthony hotel at 12:30 tomorrow, the first papers of the Associated Advertisers' Clubs of America educational course will be read. Three papers: Retailers' Relation to the Consumer, Retailer's Relation to the Manufacturer, and Price Maintenance. Delegates to the Associated Advertisers of America convention in Boston August 1 to 4 may be elected, with Dallas likely to seek the 1912 convention. A large Dallas Ad club delegation and five San Antonio delegates are expected. The committee report from Dallas last week, noting William Moore White as first vice-president, will be heard.

San Antonio Advertisers’ Association St. Anthony Associated Advertisers’ Clubs of America Associated Advertisers of America Boston Pecanse Dallas Dallas Ad Club San Antonio Dallas William Moore White

Spanking Debate Roils Wichita Club Women

A Wichita club meeting sparks a heated dispute over child discipline. Members vote that Willie should be spanked and plan future sessions on child control, prompting resignations by some childless members with echoes from Topeka clubs.

Another Seaman's Strike Shuts British Ports

The Associated Press reports a new ship docking strike in Britain with dock workers in Liverpool and other ports obeying the order to strike against firms in the shipping federation.

Associated Press London Liverpool Shipping Federation

Wreck of Bor I Steamer Off Korpe Island

The Finnish-Swedish mail steamer Bor I carrying 400 Stockholm tourists was wrecked off Korpe island in the outer Skerries today. It is not known whether there were any deaths.

Associated Press Helsingfors Finland Bor I Stockholm Korpe Skerries

Voters list in commission charter election questioned

Judge Sedigson in Fifty-seventh district court handed to lawyers a list of over 270 voters whose ballots may be illegal. The roster adds to two prior lists and names A de Heyes Antonio Rodriguez Joaquin Reyna Enrico Galvan Antonio Trevino and others amid fraud suspicions over election certificates and possible exemption certificates.

Sedigson Fifty-seventh A. de Heyes Antonio Rodriguez Joaquin Reyna Enrico Galvan Antonio

Contested Election Questions Age Residency and Alleged Aliens

Testimony questions whether ballots came from voters under 21 or over 60. Some voters may have been residents too short a time to qualify, with others allegedly being aliens. The contestant planned to close his case by noon but adjourned for the afternoon with more documentary evidence to be presented. The trial likely extends into later this week.

June weddings and hotel guests at San Antonio

Mr. and Mrs. Max Miller of Lake Charles La honeymooning in San Antonio during the full days here registering at the Menger hotel. Max Michelson of Austin attends the Crockett hotel. L D and R D Barfield at the Bexar. Mr. and Mrs. Max Levy and Miss Bessie Levy of Lake Providence spend the day at the Menger. Whit Morris from the capital city visiting friends and staying at the Crockett. Mick Townes of Gonzales among new arrivals at the Bexar.

Max Miller Lake Charles San Antonio Menger Hotel Max Michelson Austin Crockett L. D R. D. Barfield Bexar Max Levy Bessie Levy Lake Providence Whit Morris Capital City Crockett Hotel Mick Townes of Gonzales Bexar Hotel

Colquitt Aims to Aid Anti Prohibition Drive in Texas

Governor Colquitt visited San Antonio to inspect the Alamo site but focused on uniting anti prohibition forces in Bexar county. He advised anti leaders, warned of a close statewide fight, and helped launch precinct meetings with speakers including Joseph Ryan Jr and Chester Terrell.

Colquitt San Antonio Be County Bexar County Chester Terrell Bexar Fest’s Hall South Flores Street Joseph Ryan Jr Graham Dowdell Oak Island School House Terrell Elmendorff Selma Martinez William Wurzbach

Obituary Paul Ehrlich 48 Dies After Garden Street Accident

Paul Ehrlich, 48, died seven days after being struck by a car in the 1500 block of Garden Street. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital unconscious with serious injuries. Survived by wife and four children. a German native and San Antonio resident of 31 years, he was a carpenter. Funeral from 117 Guadalupe Street at 6 pm with interment in San Fernando cemetery.

Ehrlich Garden Street Paul Ehrlich Santa Rosa Hospital Germany San Antonio Guadalupe Street San Fernando

Two Deaths in San Antonio Buffered by Long Illness

Mrs. Ireiiea De Vera 71 died at 717 East Commerce after a brief illness. Survived by four children, she was born in Mexico and lived in San Antonio 23 years. Funeral Tuesday at 9 from the residence with burial in San Fernando cemetery. John Hehn 44 died at 512 South Street after a long illness. Survived by wife formerly Miss Louis Stucke and four children. A native of D'Hanis, Hehn resided in San Antonio 25 years and was a member of the Bexar camp Modern Woodmen of America. Services 5 this afternoon at the home, burial in the new Lutheran cemetery conducted by Rev. O. Hartmann.

Hehn Johen Hehn South Street Louis Stucke Childre D’hanis San Antonio Bexar Camp Modern Woodmen of America New O. Hartmann

Daisy Lutrick Dies After Long Illness at 126 State Street

Mrs Daisy Lutrick 27 died Sunday night at her home following a long illness. She lived at 126 State street in San Antonio seven months. Survived by husband and mother present at death. Native of Jackson Mississippi. Body prepared for burial by San Antonio Undertaking Company and to be taken to her old home in Mississippi for interment.

Lutrick Daisy Lutrick State Street Jackson Miss San Antonio San Antonio Undertaking Company Mississippi

Made Mad By Old Injury In Vermont

William Trembley of Lee Massachusetts will travel to Fort Ethan Allen Vermont to fetch his brother Fred Trembley a World War veteran who became violently insane after a head injury. An October 10 discovery in Vermont woods showed a small splinter driven into the skull pressing on the brain, tied to an old head injury from when Fred was four.

William Trembley Lee, Mass Fort Ethan Allen Fred New York World Fort Totten Lee Vermont Trembley

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