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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1911

Page

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Walker sues railway over alleged insults aboard train

Lifty May Walker sues the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway in Fortieth District Court for 210000 damages claiming Auditor Casey offered insults on a train from Austin. She says she lacked funds for fare and was denied access to her ticket amid alleged rude remarks.

Lifty May Walker M. Haines Austh Blamtli Helms Missouri, Kansas Texas Railway Casey Austin Ane Walker Avit

Tobin pleads guilty in $27000 bank theft case

New York March 2 Joaen G Tobin pleaded guilty to stealing 27000 from the Washington Savings banks after jurors were chosen for his trial. He spent the last day in conference with Assistant District Attorney Clark who heads the Carnegie Trust inquiry, suggesting talks concern the firm’s affairs.

Associated Prose New York Washington Joaenh G Tobin Clark Carnegie Trust Stobin

Rio Grande Fire Insurance Company Formed in San Antonio

The Rio Grande Fire Insurance Company, formerly incorporated yesterday at the Gunter hotel, plans to move its headquarters to the Gunter office building within a week. C W Walker is president with M C Shumard first vice president J M Chittim second vice president R A Greer third vice president Dan G Sullivan treasurer and N P Dewar secretary. Directors include Walker Sullivan Shults Greer Ray Gutford Mayer Ford Hart Dewar Bhumard and Bir khead. The capital stock is 500000 and M By Bhumard will head underwriting.

Rio Grande Mr. Greer San Antonio Greer Beaumont Phalege W. Walker Dan Sullivan E. Shults Llano R. A. Greer George A. Ray G. C. Gutford Wharton Max B. Mayer A. P. Ford L. J. Hart N. P. Dewar M. Bhumard A. ¥. Birkhead B. Dent- Abp

Royal Lady Murdered by Lieutenant in Rome Hotel

Princess Trigone a young royal lady in waiting to Queen Helena was killed in a Rome hotel. Lieutenant Paterno of the Titian cavalry strangled and then shot her. Authorities suppress details while confirming the fatal act. Countess Giulia Trigona is named as the murderedwoman among the queen’s ladies in waiting.

Assuciatvd Press Rome Trigone Helena Paterno Titian Cavalry Apout Giulia Trigona Romualdo Triguna del Principi di Sant Elia

State Dept Declines Privileged Family Applications

Washington March 2 The state department expects inquiries from commercial powers for Privileged family to be encored by the Canadiana. It is stated authoritatively that all such applications will be politely but firmly declined.

Associated Reap

Lake Shore trims 78 in rail line workforce

In a March 2 report from Glevelind O, a 10 percent reduction in the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern rail road lodomouse department’s working force was ordered, to take effect as adjustments allow. Also, Denison photographer W. Moore was seriously hurt after a fall downstairs in Texas.

Glevelind Lodomouse Department Shuma & Michigan Southern Railroad

Border calm on Texas frontier as General visits

Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan arrives in San Antonio from Laredo to review patrols at Minerva and along the border. He reports troops performing adequately and smugglers inactive as “Americano” and his carbine are widely respected. Duncan expects aviators Foylvis and Parmalee to attempt a flight to Eagle Pass, about 106 miles, and notes the “big bus” airship impressed him with its speed. He plans further inspections in Brownsville later.

Joseph W. Duncan Department of Texas San Antonio Laredo Minerva Pacific Duncan Foylvis Parmalee Dagle Pass Minera Brownsville

Real Estate Opposes Torrens System in Texas

Ballinger abstractor leader Robert L Bennett warns Texas real estate men the Torrens title registration would be costly and convoluted. He cites long transfers, reliance on abstracts and attorneys, and possible court congestion, arguing the system is an Australian boomerang that would harm property owners and mortgage interests.

Texas Robert L. Bennett Ballinger Texas Abstractore' Assolution Bennett den Antonio Real Estate Exchange Robert ‘Warrens Owl Wayland United States Thia

Texas Wireless fraud arrests linked to Collins firm

John B. Dickinson and William A. Bomar, officials of the Texas Fiscal Agency, were arrested on mail fraud charges in a probe tied to the proposed Texas Collins Telephone and Telegraph company. Bonds posted, $2000 for Dickinson and $1000 for Bomar, after weeks of post office inspector activity led by William E. Greenway. Indictments also target Cameron Spear, Charles L. Vaughn, and Col. Christopher Wilson in New York and Texas connections.

John B. Dickinson Wiliam’ A. Bomar Texas Fleca United States Hollaman William E. Greenway KR. L. Edwards Dickinson Bomar Post Office William. E. Greenway Louisville Wireless Company Emmons Rolfe Fort Worth 2. C. Clarke Texas Collins Telephone and Telegraph Company Texas Piscal Agency Collins Wireless Telephone Company New York New Jersey Cameron Spear New York City Wting Postmister General Spear Charles L. Vaughn Federal Grand Jury Cameron

The Mayor Makes Another Proposition

A local promotion offers a free souvenir powder puff for residents who visit 415-317 Soledad at Travia Corner. The mayor’s company advertises ownership of a waterhome pad store and a plan to offer plants and window panes at discounted prices with tuning and repair services.

Soledad Travia B. A Plano Company Planca Keleet

Boy Scouts on an All Day Hike

Thirty Scouts under Scoutmaster George 4. Thos sim test this morning for an all day hike to the Quinn ranch camp. They carry rations each patrol will prepare. The ourlown patrol will practice signals and plan shellers. The Central Trust Company annual stockholders meeting set for March 14, 1911 at 8 o'clock p.m. Secretary B. Gd. Barner. Let the Light handle your domestic needs for a trifling fee, call 175.

George 4 Thos Sim Boy Scouts Quinn Ranch Ourlown the Central Trust Company Barner

Taylor view shops open with new rail line facilities

March 2 in Mexia state line Taylor Taylor shops opened after a year of building and equipping the International and Great Northern line cars. The car department moves from the old shop to the new plant as electric motors operate for first time. Workers ready in yards with tracks awaiting service while other departments prepare to open soon. Also buried today was engineer Ismea Cheater, owner of a nearby farm, following a wreck on the Central Railroad.

Dlanaseh. Taylor Great Northern Allroad Ola the International Taylor T.J. Baty Mex Tex Inmea Cheater En & Toran Central Railroad Aranchey Mexia

Man Killed in Mexico Resident of Temple

El Paso reports J C Searcy formerly of Temple Texas was the American killed in the attempted jail delivery in Chihuahua state. He was a former railroad conductor serving a sentence for killing a man who threatened him. Temple Mayor Hemphill urged Congress to investigate treatment of Americans in Mexico. Also in Marshall Texas a lower waterworks rate is expected after fire department inspection, dropping from 31 to 47 cents.

Associated Pream el Paso Tex Chihuahua J.C. Searcy Temple Q& Mextenn Sclrey Wan Mall Hemphill Congress Mexico Asaoristed Drege Marahatl Tex Waterworks and Fire Department HB. Monroe State Fire Rating Board

Vincl toning old age claim ad from Antonio pharmacist

An old age health tonic advertisement promotes Vincl as rejuvenating weak organs and increasing blood strength. It asserts rapid results and includes claims of iron supplementation and renewed vitality, signed by A. Fiechet, a druggist in San Antonio, Texas.

Vinci Antonio Texas

Sunday Closing for Postoffice in San Antonio

Report on Bun-Gay post office closing shows 17900 residents favor Sunday closing. Postmaster Stevens received Cranfield letter approving no Sunday delivery to carriers window. special delivery letters to be used, mails to lockboxes, and Sunday workers to get compensatory weekday time off. Also mentions D B Chapin case venue change and upcoming Victoria criminal court proceedings.

John J. Stevens San Antonio Stevens C. P. Cranfield Tall Robert Marvis D.B. Chapin Victoria Dstrict Edward Dwyer Chapin 15 Oncor J. Rountree Savarad Chapin Victoria Criminal Court

Sewer seepage suit halted by agreement

Seventeen Mexican plaintiffs and the San Antonio Irrigation Company settled a lawsuit this morning over alleged seepage from Mushall take into the Medina River. Plaintiffs claimed pollution affected their property along the riverfront. The seepage was mapped, agreements were reached, and the case was dismissed.

Judemente San Antonio Irrigation Company Mushall Madina

Billings Catches Big Tarpon at Tampico

Col O K G Billings a Chicago millionaire alorkmen led a Chicago New York party fishing along the Mexican coast at Tampico arriving by private yacht Vanedla en route to New York. Billings reported catching the largest tarpon ever landed on the Mexican coast measuring six feet four inches. The party includes Dr Hitings Dr Vanderpool Hi Rundock and W Gregory. In San Francisco Paul Orchard 27 son of Captain John M Orchard of the cruiser West Virginia committed suicide by potassium cyanide.

Associated Galveston Tex Col. O. K. G. Billings Chicago Milionaire Alorkmen New York Tampico Col. Billings Vanedla Col Billings Magnet Col. Binge Dr. Hitings Dr. Vanderpool Hi. Rundock W. H.gregory San Francisco Paul Orchard John M. Orchard West Virginia

Don’t Catch Cold Washing Your Head

Chicago Inter Ocean reports on avoidable scalp and hair damage from wet washing in cold seasons. It advises drying thoroughly, warns against excessive moisture, and suggests a homemade powder remedy using borax to restore shine and fullness, with application tips for dusty or flyaway hair.

Chicago

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