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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1911

Page

3

Jeffers Hardware defends solvency amid receiver suit

S L Jeffers president of San Antonio Hardware tells Forty-fifth district court the company is financially improving and unlikely to need a receiver. He cites 1910 net gain of 6106.24 and assets about three to one against debt, while detailing bank note issues and revised management costs.

S. L. Jeffers San Antonio Hardware Company Forty-fifth District Jeffers Lockwood National Bank Mr. Jeffers San Antonio Jeffries

Invasion of Mexico Not Justifiable Debate

The Franco American committee led by Prince Roland Bonaparte discussed Mexico last night. Count Maurice de Perigny praised Diaz's government and said northern disturbances would be checked once contraband at the border ceases, with Mexico capable of protecting foreign interests.

Paris Mexico Roland Bonaparte French Geographical Society Napoleon III America Maurice de Perigny Central America Diaz Limantour United States

St Patrick's Day Parade to March Through San Antonio

St Patrick's Day celebration will occur in San Antonio with a morning parade under the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The route starts on Main Avenue north of Houston, passes City Hall, Trevino, and Alamo streets ending at St. Mary's church for a pontifical mass. Postponed Beethoven hall entertainment will be held after Easter due to Bishop Forest's death.

San Antonio Order of Hibernians Ancient Pat O'Hara Paul O’brien Main Avenue Houston Street Houston Commerce Streets City Hall Trevino Street Main Plaza Commerce Street Alamo Street Alamo Plaza S East St. Mary's Church

Gladiolus to Crown Queen at Battle of Flowers

The Battle of Flowers association chose the queen’s flower as gladiolus for the San Antonio duchesses pageant. Twenty four out of town duchesses and maids of honor will ride on floats with assigned ladies in charge of decorations.

San Antonio Tulip T. A. Coleman Jonquil J. A. Martin Morning Glory George Ranney Buttercup Charles W. Ogden Clematis Floyd McGown Blue Bonnet George Houston Carnation Thomas Conroy

St Marys to Observe St Patrick's Day with Mass Service

St Marys church will observe St Patrick's Day tomorrow at 10 oclock with pontifical high mass. Bishop J W Shaw will celebrate assisted by H A Constantineau and A Antoine. Deacons of honor include O Valence Hudon and J Eckhardt with W W Hume master of ceremonies. An orator prest is Father prey of eons and Bishop Iuns of Little Rock will be present. Evening services at 7 45 include sermon and relic veneration.

St. Patrick’s Day St. Mary’s Church J.W. Shaw H. A. Constantineau O. M. IL The Oblates A. Antoine O. Valence Hudon J. Eckhardt W. W. Hume Prey Eons Iuns, Bihop Little Rock

National Guard Pay Bill Backers Eye Early Congress Action

The adjutant general's department says the National Guard association plans to push a new pay bill in the upcoming special session. Democrats oppose war department amendments and a draft bill may be redrafted after consults with House leaders. An executive committee meeting is planned for April likely the eleventh to harmonize ideas while advocating pay for National Guard members.

Associated Press Austin Tex Adjutant General’s Department Congress National Guard Association House War Department Executive Committee National Guard Senate

Geo Hale Burglary Case Ends in Not Guilty Verdict

Geo Hale, a young white man charged with burglary, was found not guilty this morning by a jury in the Thirty-seventh District court.

Geo Hale Thirty-seventh District

Burial Permits List For Local Residents

Burial permits issued for Joseph Barta 46 who died March 13 at Cit a Bergues Jose uerrero 35 who died March 14 at City Hospital Mary P Browne 59 who died March 15 of 623 Pone Street Mrs G Platts 42 who died March Sa ite U years 414 211 South Santa Rosa Ay

Joseph Barta Cit A Bergues Jose Uerrero City Hospital Mary P. Browne Pone Street G. Platts South Santa Rosa Ay

You Want the Best Then Make This at Home

An advertisement promotes Essence Mentho Laxene as a rapid acting cough syrup and cold cure. It claims immediate results for children and adults, cheapness, and permanent system cleansing. Instructions say to mix by emptying 21/2 oz into a pint bottle, add boiling water, translated sugar, then fill to the pint, with full directions included.

Foust Warns of Mexican Rail Disruptions Threaten Coal Supplies

W F Foust traveling in Mexico warns revolutionists may burn bridges between Sabinas and C P Diaz and between Sabinas and Monclova to isolate the Sabinas coal mines. He notes bridges already burned in Chihuahua and Coahuila reducing coal output and hindering troop trains. He says Monterrey and Torreon are relatively quiet, rurales are active, and warns Americans to avoid involvement while US watches Japan's moves.

Mexico Coahuila Chihuahua Republic W. F. Foust Bexar Fout Chicago Foust Sabinas C. P. Diaz Monclova Mr. Foust Monterey Tampico City of Vera Cruz Torreon Nuevo Leon Urales Tamaulipas Laredo Mexico City Torrecacans Amerrust Blatt Geasares Get Reve United States Acces Texas Japan Japanese Steamship Company Steamship Company Tehuantepec

Merchant Habeas Corpus Scheduled After Fatal Firehouse Shooting

J O Merchant charged with killing fireman D A Neal will have a habeas corpus hearing Saturday at 10 am in Judge Dwyer’s court. Witnesses subpoenaed include Mrs F L Lehnert who left San Antonio for Houston after the shooting. Neal died after Merchant allegedly walked into the fire house and fired a pistol. Merchant waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury, which returned indictments as the panel adjourned. He remains in county jail awaiting bail decision at the habeas hearing.

J. O. Merchant D. A. Neal Dwyer Thirty-seventh District Court Carlos Bee Merchant F. L. Lehnert San Antonio Houston Neal Justice Fisk

Colquitt to Speak at Road Congress in Birmingham

Governor Colquitt has been asked to address the fourth national road congress in Birmingham Alabama from May 28 to 26 inclusive. He would speak on behalf of the Alabama State Good Roads association the Board of Revenue the Chamber of Commerce and other Birmingham progressive organizations.

Associated Press Austin Tex Colquitt Fourth National Road Congress Birmingham Ala Congress Alabama State Good Roads Association Board of Revenue, Chamber of Commerce

Four Generations Editors of This Missouri Paper

Cassville Missouri March 16 Charles Ray retired after 40 years as editor of the Cassville Democrat handing the plant to his son Means Ray. The Cassville Democrat has been edited by four generations of the Ray family.

Cassville, Mo Ray Cassville Democrat Means Ray

Parade of Troops Sought for Fort Sam Carnival

A Carnival association committee asked General Carter and Fort Sam Houston officers to arrange a monster parade of troops during the 1911 carnival. No date is set until parade feasibility is confirmed. The aim is a large, all service branch showcase with multiple post bands.

Fort Sam Houston Carnival Association General Carter Atlee B. Ayres The John B. Carrington O. O. Woodman Albert V. Huth R. W. Hearne John F. Fentiman Albert Arstein B. J. H. Meier J. R. Sprague H. L. Miller Bennie Frank Charles Graebner

Mueller Pace Wedding Ties Mueller and Pace in Ceremony

F E Mannie Mueller and Lola Pace wed at 3 this afternoon with Rev B J Luhring officiating. The couple will live at 718 Live Oak Street. Mueller is connected with Washer Bros Co.

F. E. Mueller Mannie” Mueller Lola Pace

Woman Fined and Fined Suspended for Vagrancy

Fay Gentry also known as Edna Vivian a white woman faced arraignment in police court on vagrancy charges associated with operating a resort on Presa Street. Judge Buckley suspended the 50 fine on condition she leave the premises within 24 hours or face enforcement. She pleaded not guilty and was ordered to move.

Fay Gentry Edna Vivian Buckley Presa Street

Give This to Rheumatics Formula Boosts Hope

A well known physician touts a specific formula as highly effective for rheumatism. He claims it has more cures than common patent medicines. Have a druggist mix the true ingredients and take one teaspoon after each meal and at bedtime, increasing to two teaspoons after a week.

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