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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1911

Page

3

Latter Denounces Him in Big Prohibition Rally

W P Lane comptroller of Texas assails Governor Colquitt and Taft in a two hour talk on the economics of prohibition. He calls saloons cesspools of hell and predicts a pro victory with 60 000 majority while urging disposal of liquor money toward railroads and factories. He notes 565 371 poll tax payers and claims fewer saloons if prohibition passes.

W. P. Lane Mr. Lane Colquitt Huckleberry Lane Texas Taft

Best Treatment for Itching Scalp and Hair Loss

An advertisement promotes Cuticura for itching scalp and hair loss. It instructs applying Cuticura ointment along partings, covering the scalp, then washing with Cuticura soap and hot water. Shampoos may be used monthly, and free samples are offered by mail from Boston.

Sheriff Heads North After Reported Lee County Killing

Giddings Texas June 27 Sheriff Scarborough left for the northern section of Lee county after a message said J J Hall had been shot and killed at the home of Robert Cain Sam Starkey was taken into custody Hall belonged to one of the county’s oldest families No further details were available in town

Associated Press Giddings Tex Scarborough Lee County J. J. Hall Robert Cain Sam Starkey Hall

Theft charge for 20 year old at Santa Fe depot

Belton Texas June 27 Homer Hazel aged 20 was jailed on a theft charge for stealing money from the cash drawer at the Santa Fe depot in Killeen a short time earlier.

Associated Press Belton, Tex Homer Hazel Santa Fe Killeen

Four-Year Jail Term Shortened for Texas Murder Case

Samuel Hampton, jailed for nearly four years for the March 1907 murder of Lige Patterson, was found guilty again with a nine year sentence. The defense argued intoxication. the jury's verdict allows early release as time served plus good behavior halves the term.

Mexico City Samuel Hampton Hampton Lige Patterson Texas Supreme Court

Climate Speaks for Itself Letter to the Editor

The writer cites heat records from diverse cities including Kansas locations Salinas McPherson Manhattan Abilene Concordia Emporia Shong City Oklahoma City Clarendon Quanah and San Antonio noting San Antonio's cooler night breeze. The letter states no commentary is needed because climate speaks for itself. June 27 THEO H BANKS.

Daily Papers Kansas Salinas McPherson Manhattan Ablican Concordia Emporia Theo H. Banks

Vogel Funeral Draws Large Crowds in Lockhart

The funeral for William S. Vogel was held Sunday at 10 am in Lockhart. He died Saturday night in San Antonio where he sought special medical care after a brief illness. A prominent landowner, he left a large family.

Lockhart Tex William S. Vogel Vogel San Antonio

New Five Man Score Set At Century Alleys

The Bob Smart team set a ten pin five man record totaling 2985 pins across three games against the Frank Bros. aggregation at Century alleys. Doc Emerson led with 256 in game one and 672 across the series, while Frank Bros. totaled 2693. Previous five man mark was 2935 by Frank Bros. in a prior series.

Bob Smart Frank Bros Doc Emerson Mopuos Eicccccesenes Ben Beauec Ncccesevese Ate Emerson Caacocesstae Promre i Sak Bee Aretha Skaceas Dee Wianee BTS Orme Css Desgecccece Summerfield Eee

King Narrowly Defeats Logan After Handicap

King, aged 60, defeated Logan, 48, in a tight game despite a 40 point handicap. Tonight’s slate features Fox against Allen, J Fraser versus Allen, Fox against J Fraser, Lewis versus Allen, and Lewis versus Thrash.

Son King Logan Fox Allen J. Fraser Lewis Thrash

Turner Game Tonight at Turner Alleys

Phillips will bowl Haubold tonight on the Turner alleys in a local bowling event.

Turner Phillips Haubold Turner Alleys

Yale to adopt new coaching methods for 1912 baseball

Yale plans a change in coaching approaches after finishing last four games of a strong season. Third baseman Richard Merritt was expected to be elected as part of the rebuild, with fresh underclassmen and other material from the freshman class to push Yale toward a first class 1912 season.

New Haven Conn Yale Richard Merritt

Cubs may trade pitcher Over all to NL club

Chicago president Murphy declined to confirm a possible move of Orval Overall from the Cubs reserve list. Dispatches from Philadelphia suggested a deal between Fogel and Murphy, while Murphy would neither deny nor affirm. Circular letters were sent to NL magnates at Manager Chance's request.

Chicago Orval Cubs Murphy St. Louis Philadelphia Fogel Chance

Offers Rejected After Debate Over Overall and Willis

It notes questions over what was received in return for Overall and Willis. Many responses have arrived, but Chance deemed them unsatisfactory and rejected the offers.

Overall Willis Chance

Western Interscholastic Golf Championship Entrants

Thirty four players have entered the individual championship of the Western Interscholastic Golf Association to be decided tomorrow and Thursday in Chicago. Players have yet to secure a course for the annual event.

Chicago Western Interscholastic Golf Association

Burleson Named Subcommittee Chair Oversees DC Funds

Congressman Burleson drawn into tough, little glamorous post by John Fitzgerald as head of the District of Columbia appropriation sub-committee. He endures entanglements with district officials and potential clashes with the DC committee while leveraging long familiarity with capital affairs.

Washington Burleson John Fitzgerald District of Columbia National Capital

Saengerfest Anniversary Observed by Rogers Ranch Group

Members of the Rogers ranch gerfest celebrated their 13th anniversary Sunday with a miniature program of state exercises in Austin. The Lockhart Concordia club attended with other singing groups and talks were given by President C Kirchoff Director L Scheh and Dr Theo Buehring of Lockhart.

Lockhart Tex Rogers Austin Lockhart Concordia Club C. Kirchoff L. Scheh Theo Buehring

Digestive Relief Promises Aid for Indigestion

A health note asserts most people fail to digest food properly and suffer indigestion. It introduces a new remedy labeled DI as a relief for stomach disorders and digestion issues.

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