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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1911
Page
3
Ida Dillard sues for divorce from Jesse Dillard in Fifty seventh District Court. Gardens Stables and associated services listed with old phones.
H W Wills has assumed the manager post at the Menger promising to run the hotel profitably while aligning with local merchants and supporting San Antonio’s interests. He brings nineteen years in the industry including roles in New York Honolulu California and the Western division of Canadian Pacific Hotels before coming from Indianapolis.
The Hetzel case against Pete Hetzel former policeman faces indictment for arson assault to murder and theft over 50 dollars and will not go to trial until tomorrow morning on call with two other cases ahead. Gerlach Bros New spring stock arriving daily at 117 West Houston St.
President Taft and Secretary Ballinger trade letters as Ballinger quits citing health and Taft vows to address accusations after Congress adjourns. Ballinger plans to retire and leave for Seattle while expressing respect for Taft and the administration.
Local Woodmen camps report backing from the Chamber of Commerce to finance an entertainment program for the Head Camp of Woodmen of the World. Two delegates from each local camp will travel Sunday night to Mineral Wells, where the Head Camp meets next week, to bid for hosting the next gathering. In other news, Roberto Guillen was convicted of burglary in the Thirty-seventh district court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
Rev Thomas will leave April 1 to assume a new pastorate in Jasper Texas after serving Beacon Hill Baptist church. His departure is met with regret by the congregation and his friends.
Mrs. R. P. Roblin wife of Manitoba premier and leading Canadian Conservative figures arrived in San Antonio with her son R. H. Roblin and sister in law Mrs. A. B. Roblin for several weeks stay at the Menger hotel. Mr Roblin may visit later.
Many cases of piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure without further treatment. When it proves its value, buy from your druggist at 50c a box. Fill out the free coupon and mail today to save yourself from the surgeon's knife and its bills.
Austin dispatch reports the house concurred with senate amendments on a bill expanding who may ride on free passes. Included are newspaper staff, ad exchange workers, railroad commission members, firemen, policemen, Confederate soldiers, and farmers congress delegates. The governor is expected to sign.
The statement was issued by Count Fred Eyson Taglen von Ehrenfels who asserts honest work remains dignified regardless of social rank or title. The Count, son of a wealthy German family, arrived in the United States at age fourteen and later stayed after his family recalled him. He worked as secretary to a German physician until the doctor’s death compelled him to seek new employment.
The record breaking big bus will reach San Antonio from Eagle Pass this evening for repairs after damage during Lieutenant Foulois ascent in the Rio Grande. Lieutenant Foulois and Parmalee are expected to arrive around seven. Parmalee may return to Dayton, Ohio, relinquishing scouting duties for the time being.
Fragmentary line about desire contrasts a man who seeks little with a woman who wants everything. The text mixes phrases about human craving and mentions other women in a lyrical tone.
Mrs H C Young suffers a severe back injury and her young son breaks a leg when the car driven by Mr Young veers off a bridge on Uvalde street. The vehicle, badly wrecked, plummets eight feet into a ditch. Mr Young escapes with minor injuries and is aided by E T Jockin to a local hospital. The couple, visiting from Louisville, have stayed two months in San Antonio.
A Pittsburgh Post quip questions hiring experience. A boss wonders about recruiting a man with background while noting the previous hire’s vast fluency left no room for learning. The remark underscores the training gap in employment.
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