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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1911

Page

11

Liberati Great Cornetist Visits San Antonio on Vacation

Renowned cornetist Alessandro Liberati arrived in the city from New York for a restful stop before summer concerts with his band. He praised San Antonio, hinted at plans to bring the band here, and noted his aging appetite and gout restricting meals during his stay.

Liberati Cornetist Menger Albesandro Liberati Signor Liberati New York San Antonio California St. Mary's Church Texas

New Books Arrive at Carnegie Library 1910

Carnegie Library receives a list of new titles including Alderman Library of Southern Literature Brandes William Shakespeare Brow nnell American Prose Masters Cary Tennyson Dyer Edison His Life and Inventions Hutchins House boating on Colonial Waterway Judson Myths and Legends of the Pacific Northwest Lee French Renaissance in England Mackaye Canterbury Pilgrims Mills Our Inland Seas Olcott George Eliot Peixotto Romantic California Rose Development of the European Nations Saylor Distinctive Homes of Moderate Cost Trent Longfellow and Other Essays Vedder Digressions of W Walker Wanderings Among South Sea Savages White Seven Great Statesmen Whiting Louise Chandler Moulton Windsor How to Make It etc Premier list notes McGraw striped uniforms remark bribe case line.

Carnegie Library Alderman Library of Southern Literature Brandes Brownell Cary Tennyson Dyer Edison Hutchins Judson Pacific Northwest Lee England Mackaye Mills Olcott George Eliot Peixotto California Rose Saylor Trent Longfellow

Wilson the Coming Big Man of New Jersey Politics

Reporter N D Cochran visits Governor Woodrow Wilson in Trenton and recalls Wilson's fight against Boss Smith, his open governance, publicity as a weapon, and plans for progressive legislation including public utilities, workers comp, primary reforms, and anti corruption measures. The piece notes Wilson's appeal to workingmen and his stance on democracy and initiative and referendum.

N. D. Cochran Trenton N. J Washington Wilson New Jersey George L Record Jersey City Record Woodrow Wilson Princeton University James Smith Jr United States Aldrich Penrose J. P. Morgan Harper's Weekly Jim Ome Smith United States Senate Boss Smith Martine James Nugent Nugent State Capitol U’ren Oregon Jersey Pennsylvania Princeton Junction

Killing of Negro Sparks Excitement in Hearne

Special dispatch reports constable Sam Brown shot and killed a black man at 6 30 pm in Hearne Texas while attempting to arrest Harrison Gilbert. The shooting caused a sensation among townspeople and plantation workers from nearby bottom lands. The victim died within ten minutes of the shot.

Hearne Tex Harrison Gilbert Ernoon Sam Brown

Train Jumps Track Narrow Escape Near Hazelton

A flange failure on a wheel caused East Texas passenger train No. 9 to jump the track on a bridge near Hazelton Marshall Texas. The brakes were applied in time to keep all cars on the rails with no injuries reported. The line was blocked until 5 AM.

Marshall Tex East Texas Hazelton

Preachers Set for Sunday Masses and Debate Event

Father Murphy of St Patrick’s Galveston will preach at 11 am at St Mary’s. Rev H P Silver, Episcopal secretary, will speak at St Mark’s at 8 pm. Navarro School Debating Club held weekly debate on whether girls are more expensive than boys with the negative winning.

Father Murphy John S. Murphy St. Patrick’s Church Galveston St. Mary’s Church H. P. Silver St. Mark’s The Episcopal Church St. Mark's Church Silver San Antonio Navarro School Josse Madrid Jeana Hernandez Robert Casillas Maria Flores John Spicia Adelfo Guerra

Memorial Services and Woodmen Funeral Notices

F O E will hold memorial services in their hall on Sunday March 5 at 3 p.m. Public invited. Auto Tire Protector Co invites demonstrations by calling 1680. Woodmen of the World members of Commercial Camp No 41 are asked to attend the funeral of Sovereign D A Neal at the Woodman forest this afternoon Sunday at 4 o'clock. Members of other camps and groves are invited. J Sweeney Con Com J O Bell Clerk

Woodmen of the World Woodman Forest D. A. Neal J. Sweeney Con J. O. ‘Bell

Special Meeting for Magnolia Grove No P86 Elects Alternates

Dr F Hadra Gibbs Building Skin genito urinary and rectal diseases will preside at a special meeting Monday evening March 6 at 730 oclock at W O W hall to elect alternates to the state convention Kate Wolfram W G Josephine Stevens Clerk Woodmen Circle

F. Hadra Gibbs Magnolia Grove Woodmen Circle W. O. W. Hall Kate Wolfram W. G. Josephine Stevens

Doctor Beal Clinician Details at 308 Gunter Building

Dr A R Beal practices in the 308 Gunter Building with offices for lungs nose and ears. Old phone 3707 listed as contact.

A. R. Beal

Rowlett to Speak on Liberal Christianity in Atlanta

Rev John W Rowlett of the Unitarian church of Atlanta will speak twice Sunday at the Odd Fellows hall Not Resurrection But Continued Life at 11 am and The New Religion at 8 pm. The public is invited to attend these services.

Rowlett John W. Rowlett Unitarian Church of Atlanta American Unitarian Association Odd Fellows’ Hall

Albert Sidney Johnston Camp Meeting and Local Notices

The Albert Sidney Johnston camp No 144 U C V meets at Woodmen hall at 3 30 PM to elect officers and conduct business. attendance urged. Dr E Tinkham dentist suite 422 Moore building and Gerlach Bros 117 West Houston St announce new spring stock. Long Is Up Again former deputy sheriff J H Long recovering from leg injury. City of San Antonio sues for taxes in Fifty seventh District Court led by Sam C Eldridge assistant city attorney.

Albert Sidney Johnston Long J. H. Long Feliciano N. Flores San Antonio Sam C. Eldridge

Theft Arrest and Tax Action Reported in City Notices

Against J. M. Rodriguez et al to collect alleged taxes due. Dr. Duther O. Whitman has moved his office to suite 607 Beddell building. Old phone 4620. Ernest Hamilton was arrested yesterday on charges of theft for stealing fifty cents of pecans from Austin and Foster. He appeared before Justice Ben Fisk yesterday on burglary charges.

J. M Duther O. Whitman Beddell Building Ernest Hamilton Austin Foster Ben Fisk

Matzas-Phone Receives New Number at Alamo Street Store

Jas Hahn grocer at 5018 Alamo Street announces new phone 1657 replacing old 281 for matzas meals and related orders.

Matzas Jas Hahn, Grocer Alamo Street

Fire at Alamo and North Street restaurant no damage

Fire Chief Wright and several companies responded to a 10 o'clock alarm. A grease pot ignited at the restaurant run by A Mier at the corner of South Alamo and North streets. No damage was reported.

Wright A. Mier South Alamo North Streets

Masquerade Ball by Alamo Lodge No 34 in Modern Woodmen Hall

A masquerade ball hosted by the degree and side degree teams of Alamo Lodge No 34 Royal Archates is set for Saturday March 11 at Modern Woodmen Hall. Theo. Artzt to provide music. Admission to be charged.

Alamo Lodge No. 34 Royal Achates Modern Woodmen Pelt Theo Artzt Music

County Plans Garage Addition for Courthouse Auto

The county auditor was authorized to advertise for bids to add a garage at the county courthouse. A facsimile will be built on the east side of the existing garage to house the county bought auto. The commissioners aim to avoid rental costs by completing the addition on-site.

Kosher meats and sausages offered by local grocer

Jos. S. Hahn, a grocer on Alamo Street, advertises kosher meats and sausages, white fish, and smoked salmon with two phone numbers for orders.

Jos. S. Hahn Grocer Alamo Street

Pistol suspect detained after yard incident near Manchaca

Sheriff Tobin detained a six foot white man found at a local horse yard with a big revolver in his bosom claiming sheriff status while pursuing young horse thieves near Manchaca. He remains in detainment until he proves pistol rights. Attention F. E. Masons meeting at 4:30 for Brother D A Neal's funeral led by Souter and Richter.

Tobin Travis County Manchaca

March Term Opens at Thirty-seventh District Court

The March term of the Thirty-seventh District court opens tomorrow morning with minor criminal felony cases slated for trial in the criminal court before Judge Dwyer.

Thirty-seventh District Court Dwyer

Grand Jury to be recessed until March 27

The judge will empanel the grand jury for the March term but with no current business it will likely be recessed until late March, possibly March 27. Members of White Rose 823 are asked to meet at WF hall at 3 30 to attend the funeral of Sov Davis Neal.

White Rose 823 Oe WF Hall Sov Davis Neal

Cake Baki Contest at Weber's on Goliad Street

The cake making contest at 548 Goliad street hosted by BE Orchard of N K Fairbanks Co drew thirty entrants for five prizes. Winners included Mrs Potts and Mrs L B Brodnax and others from Denver Boulevard South Presa Lotus and Dakota streets. A second note mentions a Free This Week photo of white babies at Barr's Stu.

F. H. Weber Goliad Street Potts Denver Boulevard L. B. Brodnax J. C. Cardinal South Presa Street Josefine Bennett Lotus Street Mooney Dakota Street Bodenburg Victoria Street BE. H. Orchard N. K. Fairbanks Co

Davis A Neal Dies in San Antonio at 35

Davis A Neal died in San Antonio Texas on March 2 at 9 16 p m aged 35 Funeral from his home at 1806 Avenue D on Sunday March 6 at 5 p m Interment will be in Dignowity Cemetery Friends and relatives invited to attend

Davis A. Neal San Antonio Texas Davis A. N Avenue D Dignowity Cemetery

Increased Business Prompts New Man at Local Office

The I G N railroad increases staff at the downtown passenger and ticket office due to higher business. Charles M. Price will start Monday morning joining G. M. Bynum and J. O. Bell. Price is son of D. J. Price, former I G N general passenger agent. Previously he was depot ticket agent at Austin.

Ge & & G. N. Rence Charles M. Price G. M Bynum J. O. Bell Mr. Price D. J. Price Austin

Fifty Cent Dinners Stir San Antonio Dining Talk

Local cafe promotes 50-cent dinners with good service and meals. Al Kaufmann signed a $50,000 two year service deal. The note hints at attracting more angels to supply white hopes at a lower price.

San Antonio Lelite Cafe al Kaufmann

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Union Painless Dentists West Commerce San Antonians McGraw E. A. Holland Hicks Corner Avenue CO Houston Street Monterey, Mex E. Houston St Wilson Jersey Governor Wilson Meek Meen Praeger Hardware Company East Commerce Street City News Chas. K. Garring Con Gunter Auto Tire Protector Co Dr. E. Tinkham Sufte Saneiend Moore Building C. E. Tinkham Ise Moore Building Gerlach Bros West Houston St New Spring Joyner Hormel Jesse R. Joyner South Heights the Man From Arkansaw Plum Street Victoria Alamo Dye Works Modern French Dry Cleaning Co South Alamo Street Gnd Phones Taxicab Company Blum &T Menger Hotel Barr’s Commerce Street
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