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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1911

Page

9

Hetzel Case Set For Morning Trial In Arson Theft Charge

In a crowded courtroom Pete Hetzel a former police officer faces arson theft over 50 and assault to murder charges. Prosecutor Mrs. Finnerty testifies as the scene of a fire and an unconscious resident are linked by the investigation. The Levi case is dismissed due to unavailable key witness E R Doran. Sam Woodruff pleads guilty to taking 37 dollars from A W Ford and faces the minimum two year sentence.

Pete Hetzel Jack Finnerty Soledad Houston B. Camp Hetzel E. R. Doran Harry Levi Canada I. C. Baker Levi Doran Negro Sam Woodruff

Massive troop ship sails from San Francisco for Manila

The United States transport Logan departs with an unusually large force, including Eighth Cavalry D E G I detachments and Coast Artillery units, plus 800 casuals. The cargo holds 800 tons of steel machinery for fortifications on Corregidor island.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal United States Transpor Logan Manila Eighth Cavalry Coast Artillery Second Field Artillery Corregidor Island

Hilman Pulsifer Dies in Washington at 59

Hilman Pulsifer, 59, longtime naval affairs clerk and compiler of the navy year book, died at home in Washington after pneumonia following ptomaine poisoning. Born in Auburn Maine, he came to the capital with Senator Hale thirty years ago and remained with him until illness ended his work.

Washington Hilman Pulsifer Senate Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Pulsifer Auburn Hale

Generally Cloudy Forecast Across Nation

The weather bureau predicts generally cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow. Major Allen Buell reports a storm area spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic with centers in New York Pennsylvania and Western Texas. The main disturbance lies off California with unsettled weather eastward. rain in the east and snow in Colorado and Arizona, with temperatures mostly below freezing north of the fortieth parallel.

Weather Bureau Allen Buell Pacific Atlantic Ocean New York Pennsylvania Texas California Colorado Arizona

Vanderbilt Scion Alfred Gwynne Cant Decide Between Two Ladies

New York gossip centers on Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and his love life. Rumors link him to Mrs. George Law formerly Olga Smith and Mrs. Margaret Emerson McKim, with past lawsuits and a European trip clouding his choices. Both women deny engagement.

New York New York-London Margaret Emerson McKim Smith Hollins-McKim Alfie Dr. Hollins-McKim Vanderbilt

Optimist Yoakum discusses Texas rail plans in San Antonio

B F Yoakum arrived in San Antonio from St. Louis and conferred with A A Allen about rail development in Texas. They weighed the Frisco extension from Menard to Kerrville and direct links to San Antonio while Yoakum remained optimistic about ICC rate rulings and future improvements. He planned to stay until tonight then travel to Kingsville for a few days with his wife at King Ranch.

Frisco Menard Kerrville San Antonio B. F. Yoakum St. Louis Texas Allen Austin Northern Points Yoakum Interstate Commerce Commission Sap Kingsville King Ranch

Farmer Hangs Self After Burning Home in Arkansas

Charles Wilson an 85 year old farmer in Texarkana Arkansas hanged himself in his barn after burning his home and leaving a will directing the disposition of many articles. He claimed a Illinois family ties and refused to go south with them.

Associated Press Texarkana Ark Charles Wilson Illinois

West Virginia Owes Part of Great Virginia Debt

The Supreme Court of the United States held that West Virginia must bear 7,182,507 of the 33,000,000 old Virginia state debt. It left final decisions on interest and other details to the two states to settle by conference.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court of the United States Virginia West Virginia

Slapped Cop in Face During Arrest

Patrolman Ed Froboese describes being slapped by Antonia Hernandez an 18 year old at police headquarters as she was arraigned for disturbing the peace. He testified the defendant resisted arrest and continued abusing him during transport to city hall.

Ed Froboese Antonia Hernandez Froboese

Accused Burglary At West Side Saloon

Police say a young Mexican man named Charles Lozano was caught leaving the Matamoras street corner saloon after a break in and taken to headquarters by Patrolman Dillon. E Luna, about 21, was arrested for interfering with the arrest. Lozano was transferred to county authorities. Luna fined $10 in police court.

Matamoras Street Santa Rosa Avenue Charles Lozano Dillon E. Luna Lozano Luna

Under Suspicion

A lingering exchange questions a man’s self identified persona as a cowboy and hints at suspicion about his dialect and origins within a social conversation. The remarks imply doubt about authenticity and linguistic cues.

Doman and Thomes Poor in Separate Obituaries

George T. Doman of 615 Brooklyn Avenue dies after months long illness. Cotton broker and former manager of George M. McFadden & Bros. in San Antonio. Survived by wife and one daughter. Service to be held in Hearne with Temple lodge rites. Anna Thomes dies of pneumonia at 44 native of San Antonio. Wife of Ernest proprietor of Broadway cafe. Survived by husband, two daughters, four sons. Funeral from 329 South Street to St. Michael's Polish church and Polish cemetery.

Doman George T. Doman Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio George M. McFadden & Bros Hearne Order of Ellis

Victoria businessman Eugene Sibley dies at 60

Eugene Sibley of Victoria died at his residence on Grayson and Pine streets Saturday night from general debility due to a mix of illnesses. Survived by wife and son Edward, he had lived in San Antonio seven years and was born September 16, 1851 in Mobile, Alabama. Funeral services were held at his home and the body taken to Victoria for interment.

Sibley Eugene Sibley Victoria Grayson Pine Streets Edward San Antonio Mobile Ala Texas Natu

Charles P Franks dies at 87 in San Antonio

Charles P Franks aged 87 died at 221 West Delaware yesterday afternoon after an illness of advanced age. A native of Germany who left in 1849 he farmed near Moulton Texas until three years ago, served as a Confederate veteran and belonged to Albert Sidney Johnston Camp. Survived by son H H Franks and three daughters, the funeral was held at 3.

Hot Wells G. H. Mueller City D. L. Flynn Uvalde BE. Mueller Stephenville

Obituary notes from San Antonio deaths in 1910s era

George J. Perry, 40, longtime Massachusetts resident, died at his South Street apartments from pulmonary trouble. Interment was at Confederate cemetery after services at Sloan Hagg parlors under Albert Sidney Johnston camp. Gertrude F Fothergill, 75, died at 115 Blum Street after a lingering illness. Born in New Brunswick, she came from England to San Antonio seeking relief. body to be cremated in Chicago with sister Mrs Maria J Richey accompanying.

Sloan & Hagg Albert Sidney Johnston Fothergill Gertrude F. Fothergill Blum Street New Brunswick Canada England San Antonio Chicago Maria J. Richey

Bettman Louis Died In San Antonio At 74

Louis Bettman aged 74 died in his room on Blum street at 1130 last night. A Cincinnati resident who spent winters in San Antonio for years, his body is held by the San Antonio Undertaking and Embalming company awaiting instructions from relatives.

Bettman Louis Bettman Blum Street Cincinnati San Antonio

Funeral Rites for D A Neal Held at Prospect Hill

The body of D A Neal was laid to rest after services at 1806 Avenue D conducted by Rev T V Neal of Prospect Hill Baptist church. Fire Chief Phil Wright attended in mourning as fire apparatus led the funeral procession to the cemetery. Eagles and Woodmen of the World members participated with ritual at the grave.

NEAI D. A. Neal Avenue D T. V. Neal Prospect Hill Baptist Church Phil Wright East Commerce Street Order of Eagles Woodmen of the World San Antonio Aerie No Eagles Commercial Camp No Woodmen John L. Richter Cyrus Vodiie Pat Stevens S. J. Sweeney J. O. Bell

Italian smelter buys shipload of Texas scrap iron

Galveston Texas March 6 steamship Val Spice loads about 2000 tons of scrap iron for Genoa Italy including 10000 horse and mule shoes. The Koenix Tron and Steel company of Galveston ships the cargo to a Genoa area smelter replacing exhausted Italian ore beds with global scrap iron.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Val Spice Genoa Italy Texas

Memorials and Pallbearers for Local Fire Notices

Gonzales Texas March 6 George Berringer 20 son of Mr and Mrs Charles Berring er died in San Antonio Saturday evening remains arrived 2 pm interment Odd Fellows cemetery 4 pm Rev Charles H Deebbs officiating Honorary pallbearers chosen from firemen and Stationary Fire men S G Merritt C L Grapp J E Dowdy J F Pate H Kupfer nagel M Cadena M R Nixon W J Kingsley Active pallbearers from the Eagles J J Tucker Jr F N Flores and for the firemen Chief Phil Wright Ed Mylius and for the Woodmen F N Stevens and F E Hiauha Special Dispatch

S. G. Merritt C. L. Grapp J. E. Dowdy J. F. Pate H. Kupfernagel M. Cadena M. R. Nixon W. J. Kingsley Eagles J. J. Tucker Jr F. N. Flores Phil Wright Ed My Gonzales Tex George Berringer Charles Beringer San Antonio Southern Pacific Railway Odd Fellows

Robert Reed Dies After Illness in Luling

Robert W Reed of Luling Texas died after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon conducted by the local camp of Woodmen of the World. He was about 36 a prominent farmer and left a widow plus several children.

Robert Reed Luling Tex Robert W Reed Woodmen of the World

Mining man killed by insurrectos near Batopilas

Monterey Mexico reports Alberto H Iazzani, scion of a leading family, was killed by insurrectos near Batopilas while guarding mining property he managed. He was engaged to wed a prominent Monterey woman. The notice mentions an orchestra and local phone listings for A Collman plumber.

Associated Press Monterey Mex Alberto H. Iazzani Batopilas Chihuahua

Suit Transferred Over Aransas Pass Property Dispute

Burton and Danforth sue Aransas Harbor Terminal and T. B Wheeler for possession of 85 acres in Aransas Pass and 100000 damages. Case from San Patricio county 1909 alleges fraudulent transfer from Mary A McCampbell to Aransas Harbor Terminal, later repudiated by McCampbell and assigned to Burton and Danforth.

Burton and Danforth Aransas Harbor Mary A. McCampbell T. Beler T Channel Arid Dock Company McCampbell

Faith in Foulois May Lead Eagle Pass to El Paso Flight

General Duncan expressed full support for Lieut Foulois and Parmalee to attempt the Eagle Pass to El Paso flight if they deem capable. He noted the duration is uncertain with Foulois on temporary duty along the border and a possible month before returning to Port Sam Houston.

Lieut Foulois Eagle Pass el Paso Duncan Lieut. Foulois Parmalee Port Sam Houston

Dix urges ending of long deadlock in Albany

Governor Dix sends a message to Tam many Hall leaders and William F Sheehan urging settlement of the Senate deadlock in New York. The note appeals for action to restore a quorum and move the forty first session forward.

Dix Albany N. Y New York Tammany Hall Wm. F. Sheehan

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Hetzel Case Hilman Alfred Gwynn Toakum Commerce Commission Farmer Great Virginia Fair Senorita Buckley West Side Woodbury’s Woodbury Woodsury Thousandsbury Co West 34Th Street New York City Woodbury Company Uneeda Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company The Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co Theo A. Collman Main Ave Bexar County
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