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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1913

Page

6

May Plead Self Defense in Diaz Garcia Killing

Mauricio Diaz plans to claim self defense for the August 10 Monterey Street killing of Consuela Garcia. Jury selection in the thirty seventh district court began yesterday afternoon. a special venue of 150 men was nearly exhausted by noon today with only eight jurors chosen. The case is expected to go to trial.

Mauricio Diaz Consuela Garcia Monterey Street Thirty Seventh District Court

Before and after Halr's Hair Renewer story

A man complained of unruly hair that stood in all directions until using Halr's Hair Renewer. After use his hair is described as well kept and in place with a clean healthy scalp. Hair is growing faster with no dandruff or falling out. No danger of coloring the hair is noted.

Halr

Tragic shooting leads to deputy arrest after Garcia woman killed

A Garcia woman was shot and killed in her home and deputies Millard and Diaz placed the defendant under arrest shortly after. The motive and events leading to the tragedy have not been disclosed.

Millard Diaz Garcia

Extension Granted to Buy International Fair Property

Judge R H Ward of the Seventy third District Court gave a one week extension for committees to raise 70000 dollars to purchase the International Fair property which was due for resale today. The extension was requested by Charles Graebner and C A Davies representing the Chamber of Commerce which will aid in raising the funds to secure a clear title for future city exposition use.

R. H. Ward Seventy-third District Court

Local women groups schedule afternoon meetings

Daughters of the Confederacy gather at 3 30 p m at the Camden street club house. Philathea Union holds an armage meeting at 4 pm at the South Heights Methodist Church. Texas Woman's Press Association meets at 3 pm in the pink room of the Gunter.

Daughters of the Confederacy Camden Street Philathea Union South Heights Methodist Church Texas Woman's Press Association Gunter

Alamo Bill 5 Debated as Senate Keeps Property Politics

In Austin on March 4 the Alamo mission property bill dominated senate debate with attempts to postpone failing. Senator Nugent supported a substitute creating a governor led committee with two women tied to Daughters groups while Lattimore Darwin and Kauffman opposed, arguing the move would keep the property in politics and favor state control over private stewardship. Warren backed the Nugent substitute as the floor recessed.

Austin Tex Senate Nugent de Zavala Daughters of the Republic Organization of the Daughters of the Confederacy Senator Nugent Lattimore Nugent-Warren Texas Darwin Kauffman Hudspeth

San Antonio society notes and upcoming events

Miss von Seelen Sundt travels to Galveston to care for her ailing mother with niece Evelyn Feldman. Social events include the Bluebonnet Card Club gathering in Alamo Heights and the Press Club bringing David Bispham to the Grand Opera House for a Poe recital. Floral Day events and a Woman's Club program feature readings, music, and an informal reception for Mrs. Dibrell. numerous club members participate in hosting duties and performances.

Miss von Seelen Sundt Galveston Evelyn Feldman Henry C. Feldman Press Club San Lillian Nordica Bispham Grand Opera House Woman's Club Frederick §. Murphy J. L. Browne Eugene Sibley Rufus Lewis S. P. Skinner J. H. Kirkpatrick J. C. Kinney Lewis iXrams-Beck Trustin Polk Marjorie Polk Nona Lene Naida Hurt Helen Schenk Wyschetski Sophia von Wyschetski Hazel Cain Bessie Stanfield Dibrell Leroy S. Bates T. C. Foster Mesdames P. Cunningham Herry Hyman J. H. Browne

Texas House Engrosses Anti-Fee Bill Limiting County Salaries

The Texas House engrossed the Davis Oliver Reeves anti fee bill by viva vote. The substitute sets salary limits for county and precinct officers. District attorneys retain current law. In counties over 25 000 the county judge salary rises to 3500 from 2750. Broughton plans to push sine die adjournment March 14.

Austin Tex House Broughton

Plaza adds novelty with Little Miss Natsu Tanika

At the Plaza this week manager Spencer introduces four year old Natsu Tanika a Japanese girl to sing in English at each performance. She will host a matinee reception for San Antonio children next Saturday and all attendees may meet the young performer on stage. The bill also features Joseph Jefferson and company in In 1999 the Kuma Japs and Spadoni juggle and a sketch titled Whither Are We Drifting offering humor with a social message.

Plaza Spencer Natsu Tanika Children of San Antonio Orient Joseph Jefferson Kuma Spadoni

Bispham Concert Promises Dramatic Wagner Style Recital

The Bispham concert on March 11 showcases David Bispham, famed American baritone and advocate of English in song, noted for Wagnerian dramatic force. Local management is by the Press Club, promising a distinctive recital.

Bispham David Bispham America London New York Press Club

Falk Fischer Recital At Grand Opera House Tonight

Jules Falk and Arthur Fischer perform a multi-part violin and piano program at the Grand Opera House tonight at 8 15 featuring works by Hayden Schubert Wagner Hubay Paganini Schubert Liszt Bach Chopin Liszt Kreisler Sarasate and more with Malcolm Maynier as accompanist. The article notes also a musical comedy The Red Rose coming to the same venue for three nights starting Wednesday with a Thursday matinee.

Falk-Fischer Jules Falk Arthur Fischer Grand Opera House Hayden Falk Mr. Fischer Schubert-Wilhelmy Warum Schubert MacDowell Liszt Bouree Bach Fischer Violin Allegro Chopin Fisher Air Tenagua Kreisler

Women Attend Mission at St Marys Church

One thousand women attend the Woman's Mission at St Marys Catholic Church conducted by Rev Father P B Donnelly of Dublin and Father J H Quinn pastor. The mission lasts four weeks with men to follow next week. Between Vladivostok and Moscow a transfer is required at Irkutsk. Leila Cameron of Marion South Carolina born blind twenty nine years ago has just gained sight through surgery.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Father P. B. Donnelly O. M Dublin Ireland J. H. Quinn St Mary's Church Vladivostok Moscow Irkutsk Leila Cameron Marion 8. C

Noted producer directs Florodora style stage revue

Personal direction of John C. Fisher, famed for Florodora and The Silver Slipper, with book and lyrics by Harry B Smith and Robert B Smith and music by Robert Hood Bowers. R. H. Surnside stages the production for Zoe Barnett heading 65 plus cast led Lola in a celebrated New York Hippodrome linked show.

John C. Fisher Lola Fisher

From the Manger to the Cross at Princess Theater

The film From the Manger to the Cross opens today at the Princess Theater. The Kalem Company produced a highly praised life of Christ with authentic locations in the Holy Land. Over $100,000 was invested to complete the film after access secured through a Turkish minister and President Taft.

Princess Theater Christ Kalem Company Turkey Washington Taft Holy Land Earth

New Zealand Proposes Automatic Telephone System

After studying telephony in America and Europe the chief electrician of the post and telegraph department recommends a full automatic telephone system for Auckland Wellington Christchurch and Dunedin.

America Europe Post and Telegraph Department of New Zealand Auckland Wellington Christchurch Dunedin

St. Louis Man Recalled From Honduras to Siberia Cold

Arminius Maeberle, a St. Louis resident serving in the United States consular service, was ordered from Tegucigalpa Honduras where it is hot to Vladivostok Siberia, one of the coldest places on earth.

England France Germany United States Arminius Maeberle St. Louis (Mo Tegucialpa Honduras Vladivostok Siberia

Local Women and Club Meetings Schedule for Thursday

A series of church and women's club gatherings are planned across San Antonio. Meetings include Travis Park Missionary Society at Travis Park Methodist Church, Neighborhood Bible class at Government Hill Methodist Church, Carnation Sewing Club at Miss Lillie Leef's home, Central Congregational Church ladies with Mrs. Scott, San Antonio Self-Culture Club at Mrs. Callahan's, Free Clinic directors at the Travis Club, Texas British Woman's Club at Mrs. Kiddle's home, Three Arts Club at Thomas School, Government Hill Literary Club with Mrs. Will, and San Antonio Choral Club at Chamber of Commerce. The notice also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.

Travis Park Government Hill Methodist Church E. C. Frey Carnation Sewing Club Lillie Leef Burnet Street Memo Central Congregational Church A. Scott Schley Avenue San Antonio R. G. Callahan A. J. Thomas England Germany France Switzerland Richard R. Russell

Minnesotan Dies in San Antonio Rooming House

John Henrich, 22, was found dead in his East Commerce Street room at 5 this morning. Coroner says natural causes. body held at the morgue as relatives head here. Henrich, from Wilmot, Minn., checked in February 27 seeking better health. his father was en route after a telegram.

John Henrich East Commerce Street Fis Youn Theiebe Morgue Henrich Wilmot Minn Joh Henrich Sr San Antonio

Lobster Trade Notes and Production Highlights

Notable mentions include lobster sources from Nova Scotia and Norway with hundreds of thousands of lobsters discussed. References note Chinese and Japanese railroad signboards bearing place names in English and native languages. Pennsylvania is cited as a major producer in the United States.

England Nova Scotia Norway

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