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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1912

Page

3

Taft reception praised as he travels East

Taft, on the run from Chicago to Toledo and Pittsburg, receives a flood of congratulatory telegrams praising his Toledo speech denouncing recall of judges. He says the reception and discussions on constitutional questions reflect strong optimism and faith in institutions. Roosevelt endorses Dixon's primaries plan and criticizes McKinley’s stance, citing Taft’s recent withdrawals as a state example.

Associated Press Pittsburg White House Taft Chicago Toledo

Roosevelt Letter Forwarded to Taft Campaign Director

A copy of Colonel Roosevelt's letter is released and sent to Director William B. MacKinley of the Taft campaign bureau by Senator Dixon. Dixon asks if McKinley’s stance is endorsed by President Taft as Dixon's is by Roosevelt.

Associated Press Washington Colonel Roosevelt Senator Dixon William B. McKinley Taft Campaign Bureau Dixon McKinley Taft Roosevelt

Sugar Refining Firm Trial Opens Over Sherman Law Conspiracy

In New York on March 11 the trial began for Washington B. Thomas and other former officers of the American Sugar Refining company over alleged conspiracy to violate the Sherman law through acquiring the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company. The 14 counts carry up to 5000 dollars fine and a year’s imprisonment per count. Mayer and Senff faced severed or illness-related issues. Parsons pleaded not guilty with Delancey Nicoll named as counsel.

Associated Press New York Washington B. Thomas American Sugar Refining Company John E. Parsons Arthur Donner John Mayer George H. Frazier Thomas B. Harned Philadelphia Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company Charles Senff Gustave E. Kissel Delancey Nicoll

Seats go on sale for Miss Elsie Janis show

Fletcher’s Castoria ad ends with a dinner remark at Matthews’ Cafeteria on 222 Losoya Street. The seat sale opens this morning at 9 with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars.

Elsie Janis Matthews Losoya Street

Successful Parachute Jump Demonstrated By Berry

ST. LOUIS March 11 Albert Berry made a parachute jump from a flying aeroplane yesterday. It was the second such feat in aviation history following his first attempt ten days earlier over Jefferson Barracks. The parachute tangled briefly but he righted it and landed safely, narrowly escaping death.

Associated Press ST. Louis Albert Berry Berry Jefferson Barracks

Diocese Elevates Brownsville Vicariate to Diocese With See in Corpus Christi

The Brownsville vicariate is raised to a diocese and the see moves from Laredo to Corpus Christi. Rt. Rev. Mons. C. Jarrett remains administrator until a successor to Bishop Verdaurger, who died in Mercedes last November, is named.

Corpus, Christi Corpus Christi Tex Brownsville Laredo Verdaurger Mercedes

Marketing Cotton Plan Aims to Support South Cotton Prices

Plan aims to advance farmers 11 cents on their cotton and guarantee sale at 15 cents. Chief Clerk J C Lindsey of the department of agriculture will travel to Dallas to meet Dale Wadley of Macon Ga, organizer of the Southern States Cotton corporation, to perfect the year’s marketing plan.

Austin Tex J. C. Lindsey Department of Agriculture Dallas Dale Wadley Macon Southern States Cotton Corporation Kane South

Stock Broker Shot in Boston Office

Spencer R. Hill a stock broker was shot and seriously wounded in his Boston office today by one of his clerks. Hill is a member of Richardson Hill and company and serves as vice president of Keweenaw Central Railroad and Keweenaw Copper company.

Associated Press Boston Spencer R. Hill Hill Richardson, Hill and Company Keenenaw Central Railroad Company Keewenaw Copper Company

Vinol Promoted for Bronchitis Cure in Atkins Reader

A winter health note urges common sense care for bronchial trouble and cites Mrs. Mery Mathas of Atkins Ohio who says Vinol cured eight months of bronchitis. The ad touts cod liver elements plus iron to strengthen and build a run-down system and guarantees satisfaction from Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs building opposite post office.

Mery Mathas Atkins 8. C Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs

Doan's Kidney Pills Proved Effective in San Antonio Testimony

San Antonio residents publicly endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain backache and related symptoms. Fred Bader of 602 Dawson Street says he has been free from backache for two and a half years after using the remedy. He praises its lasting relief and confirms his original testimonial. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the US. Remember the name Doan's.

San Antonio Dean Fred Bader Dawson Street Texas Doan Bexar Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Dr Jessup D Bell Dies in San Antonio at 44

Dr Jessup David Bell a prominent San Antonio physician died at 2 30 am Sunday at his Buena Vista Street home after a brief illness from a cold that turned to pneumonia He was 44 and survived by his widow Grace Young one daughter Leonora and his parents and several siblings. Interment is in the Masonic cemetery with Alamo lodge performing rites.

Jessup David Bell San Antonio Buena Vista Street Prospect Hill Bell Sonora Mexico Poultney College Cincinnati Ohio Grace Young Leonora Jessup Madison Bell Sam C. Bell Bessie Bell Andrews Edward Villareal Monterey Lillie C. Bell Joseph Emerson Smith John H. Bell Ned C. Bell Dr. Bell Alamo Lodge of Masons Arthur Burroughs Masonic Cemetery Masonic Lodge

Mrs Bartholomaie Dies in New York City

Mrs Charles Bartholomaie nee Sophie Rochow died in New York City last Friday. Born and raised in San Antonio she leaves a husband one son and a daughter. She was sister to Mrs W D Hornaday of Austin Mrs Eda Wright of Vancouver B C and Mrs George Allen. Funeral was held in New York Saturday.

Bartholomaie Charles Bartholomaie Sophie Rochow New York City San Antonio W. D. Hornaday Austin Eda Wright Vancouver B. C George Allen New York

Death of San Antonio saloon keeper Charles Wetzel

Charles Wetzel 50 longtime South Alamo saloon owner died at 2 15 am at his home 509 Indianola street. A German native and 22 year San Antonio resident he leaves a widow two sons Edwin and Arthur three brothers and two sisters. He belonged to Alamo lodge Hermann Sons Mutual Aid Turners Beethoven Maennerchor and Liederkranz. Funeral is set for 4 pm tomorrow from his home Rev Hartman officiating with interment in the new Lutheran cemetery.

Harmonia Lodge Hermann Sons Carl Saenger Friedens Evangelical Church Klar Germany San Antonio Alamo Meat Company Maria Klar Emil Hugo Richard Klar A. Graef Emilia Street This City Maria Briesch el Raso The Liederkranz Hartman New Lutheran Cemetery

Obituary Notice for Penter and R Car-

A 63 year old man died after a lingering illness Sunday morning at a local sanitarium. He was brought here two months ago for treatment. The body was taken by Shelley-Loring Undertaking to Lampasas Texas for burial. R. Car- is also noted in the brief death notice.

Penter Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company Lampassas Tex R. Car

Mrs Hart 86 Dies On Sharer Street In City

Mrs N J Hart aged 86 died yesterday on Sharer street after a long illness. A native of Illinois she came to the city eight months ago. The body was taken to Greenville Texas by Shelley Loring Undertaking company for interment.

Hart N. J. Hart Sharer Street

Castillo-Sertovino Castilla Dies at 76 in Kenwood Home

76 year old Castillo-Sertovino Castilla died at 1:20 Sunday morning at his home in the Kenwood addition of pneumonia. Interment was made in San Fernando cemetery today.

Castillano Sertovino Castillano Kenwood San Fernando

Charles F. Klock dies. former teacher and public servant

Charles F. Klock, 50, died Sunday morning at his home in Tampico and South Trinity streets. He previously taught, served city and county governments as back tax collector, and recently worked in real estate. Survived by his widow. Funeral held at 10 a.m. from Sloan & Hagy Chapel with burial at Dignowity Cemetery.

Klock Charles F. Klock Tampico South Trinity Streets

Klar Adolph Klar dies after long illness at Plum Street home

Adolph Klar, 48, died at 5 PM Sunday at his residence 320 Plum Street after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at his home this afternoon.

Dahlia Shades Hype for Beach Week Tailor Lentz

The note promotes dahlia color trends for vacation weeks and invites readers to choose a pleasing pattern from Tailor Lentz, promising a personal pattern made for the buyer.

Lentz

Death of Mrs. M. J. Chapin in Sherman Texas

Mrs. M. J. Chapin mother of Judge Dennis B. Chapin of San Antonio died in Sherman. She led the M. J. Chapin Abstract Company and had lived in the county for fifty three years.

M. J. Chapin Associated Press Sherman Tex Dennis B. Chapin San Antonio M. J

Woman shoots husband then commits suicide in Cleveland

Mrs. Katherine Buckholzer, 25, fearing loss of her husband’s affection during his long illness, shot Andrew Buckholzer, 28, with a rifle and then killed herself by cutting her throat.

Associated USS Cleveland Katherine Buckholzer Andrew Buckholzer

New Bridges Awarded in Wilson County

Wilson County commissioners award to Mission Valley Bridge and Iron four iron bridges for 17444 dollars. They also let a contract for a sewer system at the county courthouse.

Wilson County Floresville Tex Mission Valley Bridge and Iron Company

Bank President Resigns in Kerrville

Kerrville Texas March 11 P G Walker president of the First State bank for several years resigns and will shortly depart for Atchison Kansas leaving the bank in new hands after his departure

Kerrville Tex P. G. Walker First State Bank Atchison

Eight-hour Work Day Approved by Local Miners

Duluth Minnesota March 11 Local mining men report that Oliver Iron and other companies granted an eight hour underground shift. They credit the steel investigating committee in Washington for the change and expect more workers to be needed in the rush season.

Associated Press Duluth Minn Oliver Iron Company Steel Investigating Committee Washington

Patrolman Benjamin Sanford Kills Man Near Enterprise

In Enterprise Mississippi on March 10 night patrolman Benjamin Sanford killed Jack May, a Black man, by striking him with an open hand after May allegedly insulted him. May died from a broken neck. Sanford returned to town, spoke with officers, then left before arrest.

Associated Press Enterprise Miss Benjamin Sanford Jack May Sanford

Women judge to preside over Eagle bootlegging trials

In Glenwood Springs Colorado Mrs L M Tague the only woman judge in the state will preside over Eagle county county court bootlegging trials Several men charged face outcomes influenced by a jury partly composed of women Nearly half the venire summoned for the term is women Boilermakers to Meet in New Orleans starts March 11 with a joint convention of the American Boiler Manufacturers association and its supply arm through Friday

Associated Press Glenwood Springs Colo Eagle County L. M. Tague Colorado New Orleans American Boiler Manufacturers’ Association The American Boiler Manufacturers’ Supply Association

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Frank Brothers Commerce Him Washington, D. C Col Theodore Roosevelt Joseph M. Dixon Roosevelt National Mr. McKinley Senate Taft Headquarters Pierce Brazily Briens Washington St Delphos Dr. Pierce Mrs. Briaas Sunset Place American Refining Company Fletcher Castoria Jessup D. Bell St. Joseph St. John's St. Mary's Cemetery Saul Wolfson S.S.S. Sian S. S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Saul Woltso
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