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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1911

Page

5

Clark's Gas Now Rested With Appeal Court

The case of W. M. Clark, convicted of misappropriating Mrs. Marian Pillsbery's funds, sits before the Court of Criminal Appeals. A decision is expected in about two weeks or longer if authorities delay. The defense cites Mrs Clark's absence at trial as a possible factor. the state seeks affirmation.

W. M. Clark Court of Criminal Appeals I. Co. Baker Clark Marian Pillsbery Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe District Court of el Paso San Antonio el Paso Thad T. Adams

Cox Not in Contempt in Cincinnati Case

George B. Cox, indicted Republican leader, was found not in contempt by a two to one decision of the three attorney committee. The ruling followed an investigation into a morning newspaper statement about the grand jury that indicted him.

Associated Press Cincinnati George B. Cox Gorman Common Pleas Court Cox

Banking department calls for state bank merits

Austin Texas March 9 the department of banking issued a call on all state banks for state merits for the period ending March 7. The notice names banks in the state and sets the deadline for submission of reports to the banking department.

Austin Tex Department of Banking Today

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by San Antonio Citizen

An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills. Oscar Puppe of San Antonio testifies that the remedy relieved sharp back pains and urinary issues after other products failed. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole US agent.

Doani San Antonio Oscar Puppe Dakota St Tex Doan Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Donkey Ordeal Follows Press Club Burro Gift

Hamlet Dockstader’s soliloquy after receiving a full grown burro from the Press club culminates in a hotel scene at the Gunter. The burro delights audiences in a matinee run while Dockstader wrestles with what to do with the beast and contemplates drastic measures.

Hamlet Dockstader Happy Naulty Squirrel College Nuttville Philapania Bockstader Gunter Jana New York Gunter Hotel Lew Dockstader Press Club Lew E. V. Caputo San Antonio Press Club Possum Hunt Club Dockstader

Reception Was A Hum Dinger For Lew Dockstader

A grand stag reception honored Lew Dockstader and his minstrel company with General Dun Kan Lieutenant Foulois and Aviator Parmalée as guests. The evening featured an orchestra, comic acts, songs, and a long program, ending with abundant refreshments and lively chatter about Dockstader’s next move with the burro.

Lew Dockstader Duncan Foulois Parmalée Gunter and Menger Billy Elwood Dockstader Charley Raymond Louie Muir Carroll Johnson Frank Farron

Mexican battle yields heavy losses near Casas Grandes

An American mining man reports that the Casas Grandes fight on Monday saw six hundred federal troops under Colonel Cuellar rout the Madero insurgent force. Both sides suffered heavy casualties, with Madero losing machine guns ammunition horses and three hundred men retreating toward Sonora after darkness.

Associated Press el Paso Tex Casas Grandes Madero Cuellar Sonora

Call for National Bank Statement Washington March 9

The comptroller of the treasury issued a call for a statement of the condition of national banks at the close of business on Tuesday March 7.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Treasury Today

Doctor Wolff to Face Habeas Hearing Over Gordon Death

Dr. Herman T. Wolff charged in the death of Mrs. Emily M. Gordon will have a habeas corpus hearing at 10 tomorrow before Judge Edward Dwyer in the Thirty seventh district court. A. E. Heilbron filed the writ application after Wolff waived a preliminary hearing before Justice Ben Fisk and had bond set at 5000. The move aims to reduce the bond or secure release. Wolff spent the night in the county jail.

Herman T. Wolff Emily M. Gordon Edward Dwyer Thirty-seventh District Court A. E. Heilbron Wolff Ben Fisk

Panama Canal Prompts Southern Congress Action

At Atlanta on March 9 the Southern Commercial congress selected officers for next year led by President Duncan U. Fletcher and urged a nationwide push under the motto Get ready for the canal. Speakers warned the south must prepare now to avoid losses when the canal opens and touted industrial and trade gains.

Associated, Press Atlanta Panama Canal South Southern Commercial Congress Duncan U. Fletcher Florida John M. Parker New Orleans Julian 5. Carr North Carolina Edwin L. Quarles Washington, D. C Pacific United States Arthur M. Harris New York Commercelal League Harris Bankes Bernard N. Baker Baltimore Baker Senator Money Mississippi Br. Bernard Senate House

Allen's Foot-Fase Powder Makes Shoes Feel Easy

Shake into your shoes to relieve painful tender feet and bunions. Instant sting relief, stops sweating and callouses. Break in new shoes with this antiseptic powder. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Free trial package offer by Allen E. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.

Allen Olmsted le Roy, N. Y

Boy Fatally Stabbed in Childs Quarrel

Fourteen year old Duel Dixon was stabbed and likely fatally injured by his playmate and former neighbor Charlie Belend a 10 year old, during a boys quarrel along the river bank near Percy street in Fort Worth Texas. The act was witnessed by the Belend brothers and Dixon's brother.

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex Dixon Charlie Belend Percy Street

Southern ports and coastwise trade expansion discussed

The article discusses development of export business from southern ports to South America and the Orient and emphasizes growth of trade from southern ports to the west coast in coastwise commerce.

South America Orient

Hall's Texas Wonder advertised for kidney and rheumatic issues

An advertisement promotes Hall's Texas Wonder a 60 day treatment for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It claims cure in one bottle with testimonials available. Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO and druggists sell the product.

Hall E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

Louisiana Rail Commission files complaint over Texas rates

The Louisiana railroad commission charges the St Louis Southwestern and other carriers with unreasonable, excessive, discriminatory, and prohibitive freight rates between Shreveport Louisiana and Texas points. It alleges carriers refuse to provide for cotton concentration and compression at Shreveport.

Associated Press Washington Shreveport Texas Common Points Railroad Commission of Louisiana Today Interstate Commerce Commission St. Louis Southwestern Railway Southwest

Avalanche kills nineteen workers in Titlis area

An avalanche struck a sleeping tenement near Titlis Russia on March 9 killing nineteen workers and injuring sixteen fatally while seventy sustained minor injuries.

Associated Press Titlis Trans - Caucasia Russia

Seventh annual Child Labor Conference opens in Birmingham

The seventh annual conference on child labor under the National Child Labor Committee began in Birmingham Alabama with the theme Uniform Child Labor Laws. John Adams of Chicago was slated to speak tonight but sent a telegram delaying his address.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala National Child Labor Committee John Adams Chicago

Farmer Kills Sister Believing Burglar Threat

Dallas Texas March 9 Sig J Moore 24 a farmer shot and killed his sister Mrs Lottie Wiseman at their home near Dallas mistaking her for a burglar After Mrs Wilemon reported a prowler Moore armed himself and fired buckshot at the figure in the dim light killing his sister He was arrested on murder charges but expected to be released on nominal bond pending grand jury exoneration.

Dallas Tex Sig J. Moore Lottie Wiseman

Relief drive needs garments and goods donations

Request issued for anyone who has cast off clothing shoes furniture dishes or any usable items for the poor to phone Adjutant Andrus at 108 California Street. New phone 2797 old 1906. he will call for donations.

Andrus California Street

Reliable Rheumatic Prescription

A historic patent medicine claims to ease rheumatism with a simple mix. The formula uses true ingredients and demands careful dosing: one teaspoonful after each meal, increasing to two in the second week, with the druggist filling the prescription.

How to Gain Flesh from Hypo-nuclane Tablets

An old health column asserts weight gain comes from taking one or two eight grain hypo nuclane tablets after each meal for several months. The tablets supposedly increase red and white blood cells, aid digestion, and promote absorption of nutrients from food. They are sold by physicians and apothecaries in sealed packages.

Blackburn's Pain Away Pills Advertising Relief

An old newspaper fragment touts Blackburn's Pain Away pills claimed to relieve severe neuralgia and similar pains. The ad emphasizes fast relief and wide use for various nerve sensations.

Blackburn

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Appeal Court Daffy, Daffy, Dill den Dockstader the Hardman Autotone Mine Cavalieri The Manhattan Opera Company Auntu i Ong Yen Pier —Acce Madeus Lena Cavalieri Wray Bros. Piano CO House of Quality East Houston Street Aaron Frank Clothing Co Congress Panama Gana John Barrett Fletcher Texas Child Labor Conference Farmer Sister Salvation Army C. Fisher Saur Alamo Plaza Gunter Office Building
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