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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1911

Page

6

Smithville Ten Thousand Club Elects New President

In Smithville Texas at a regular meeting of the Ten Thousand club President C B Callahan resigned. James H McCollum chosen as president for the remainder of the term. Discussion noted about issuing bonds to build a bridge to Upton. Freeman and Hecker may open a marble yard. A mothers club mass meeting is planned to support the demonstration farm and domestic science in public schools.

Smithville Tex Ten Thousand Club C. B. Callahan Waco James H. McCollum Upton Freeman Heckler Mothers’ Club

Americans Safe Says Official Note From Juarez

The Mexican government issued a statement at Juarez assuring safety for all Americans held in Mexican prisons. Seventeen foreigners, including several Americans, are jailed in Casas Grandes and will be tried in civil courts for sedition. Pending trial they receive prisoner of war protections and will be moved to Chihuahua once Colonel Cuellar recovers from wounds.

el Paso Tex Juarez United States Casas Grandes Steen Cuellar Chihuahua

Former Pacific Squadron Commander Resigns amid Court Martial Probe

The investigation targets the conduct of the former commander of the Pacific squadron prior to his dismissal. Barry’s resignation from the Navy followed calls labeling his conduct aboard the flagship West Virginia unbecoming of a gentleman and an officer. He retired without pay after his resignation was accepted.

Pacific Squadron United States Navy Barry Navy West Virginia

Cameron Hotel and HRE Station Burned

Fire at 4 o clock destroyed the Ruby hotel and the fire station in Cameron Texas inmates barely escaped with their lives There was no insurance The loss is 10000 dollars

Cameron Tex Ruby Hotel

Strike spreads to south of Chattanooga on CSX lines

Chattanooga Tenn March 16 The strike on the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific affects points southward. No freight will be accepted by the Alabama Great Southern for the C N O T P except livestock and perishable goods.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Cincinnati, New Orleans & Pacific Railroad Here Alabama Great Southern Road Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific

Attempt to blow up Juarez barracks shocks El Paso

An attack on Juarez barricaded barracks failed after two nitroglycerine charges exploded under the Fourteenth Mexican cavalry inn barracks. Two insurgents were wounded and captured. several Mexican cavalrymen injured as guards returned fire. Crowds fled as troops and police responded.

Associated Press el Paso Tex Juarez Mexico Rean Tamborel Navarro Fourteenth

Hog Demonstration Cars Met by Many Farmers

Special Dispatch from Luling Texas reports the 8 A and P railroad demonstration cars promoting swine raising drew high farmer turnout as fields are being prepared. A rain is needed to finish planting, with corn expected to yield well and cotton doing well.

Luling Tex

Citrus Fruit Men to Organize Club in Houston

Citrus fruit men from across the region converge on Houston to organize a new club amid jubilation over the industry’s relief from damage after a severe winter.

Citrus Fruit Men Associated Press Houston Tex

New Jersey Considers Women Police in All Cities

The New Jersey legislature may approve a bill to appoint regular women to police forces in every municipality. The Equal Franchise League backs the plan, aiming to place women in roles in dance halls theaters and parks, with twelve U.S. cities already testing the approach.

Associated Press Trenton N. J New Jersey Equal Franchise League United States

Special Medicine for Kidney Ailments Gains Elderly Trust

Many seniors report Foley's Kidney Remedy gives quick relief and lasting improvement for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities. Isaac N. Regan of Missouri says it cured him completely and urges others to try it. Bexar Drug Co. and Behles and Boelhauwe are noted in association with the product.

Foley Isaac N. Regan Farmer Bexar Drug Co

Wedding at Seguin German Methodist Church

Robert O. Koch and Miss Frankie Halloman were married at the German Methodist church in Seguin Texas with Rev T J Dodson officiating. Bridesmaids were Polly Halloman Mara Holmes Freida Weisskoff Irma Myers Julia Smith Dorothy Vaughan. best man Richard Campbell. groomsmen Eugene Koch A Luckenbach K Stirin Wm Vednem Julius Abbott Alex Greenwood. ushers Exum Halloman Wm Thomas G Blumberg Leo Campbell. maid of honor Elizabeth Koch and flower girl Helen Koch. A reception followed and the couple left for Houston and Galveston on a wedding trip. The groom is a young businessman. the bride is the daughter of Deputy US Marshal Tom Holloman. A large number of out of town guests attended.

Seguin Tex Robert O. Koch Frankie Halloman T. J. Dodson Polly Halloman Mara Holmes Freida Weisskoff Irma Myers Julia Smith Dorothy Vaughan Richard Campbel Eugene Koch A. Luckenbach K. Stirin Wm. Vednem Julius Abbott Alex Greenwood Exum Halloman Wm. Thomas G. Blumberg Leo Campbell Elizabeth Koch Helen Koch Houston Galveston United States Tom Hollaman

Taylor Shoppers Laud New Taylor Shops Construction

Homer Badds and colleagues from the International & Great Northern visited Taylor to inspect the new Taylor shops and discuss plans for building many new switch tracks. Badds praised the shops as among the finest in the country before departing for San Antonio.

Taylor, Tex Homer Badds Taylor- San Antonio International & Great Northern Anthony W. F. Duane B. P. Myers Taylor and San Antonio M. Levingon Taylor Mr. Bads San Antonio Com My. Meas

Diapepsia Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

Readers with stomach trouble are urged to try Papes Diapepsia a 50 cent case that promises digestion within five minutes and relief from heartburn belching gas and nausea. The ad claims it cures indigestion improves digestion and can keep stomach liver and intestines clean without laxatives.

Black Hand Kills Member by Mistake in Chicago

Chicago police believe a Black Hand killing in the North Side Italian community was a ghastly mistake. Phil lippi Maniscalsco, a suspected member, and his nephew Lorenzo lured victim Anthony Dugo to a site where Dugo refused to pay blackmail. A wild bullet struck Maniscalsco. authorities consider treachery within the group as an alternate theory. Police recovered two bullets used in the shooting.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Black Hand Society of North Side Phillippi Maniscalsco Anthony Dugo Maniscalsco Black Hand Lorenzo Maniscalsco Dugo Maniscalsee

Fight Against Hookworm Gains In South

Washington reports strong progress in eradicating hookworm infection as two commission studies credit Rockefeller funded efforts. Dr. C W Stiles notes scientific treatment advancing, while Wickliffe Rose highlights success in prompting people to seek examination and treatment through citizen cooperation.

Associated Press Washington South Jo D. Rockefeller C. W. Stiles Wickliffe Rose

Firemen's Strike Sparks Shootings in Glenmary

Glen Mary Tennessee March 16 The Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific firemen strike stirs excitement as three men are shot two white men and one negro shot during the unrest in town Local authorities report no further details available at this time

Associated Press Glen.Mary, Tenn Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific Firemen

Bohemian Farmer Bitten by Dog in Fiatonia Home Incident

Fiatonia Texas March 16. While seated on his gallery at his home yesterday evening Frank Machac a prosperous Bohemian farmer was badly bitten by his dog.

Fiatonia Tex Frank Machac

Home made Pinex cough syrup promises quick relief

An advertisement touts a DIY cough syrup claimed to be cheaper than store bought. It instructs mixing Pinex with sugar syrup in a pint bottle and warm water, claiming fast relief from hoarseness, bronchitis, asthma, and throat trouble, with a money back guarantee.

Unrees Co Canada the Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Brigade at Galveston Ends Week With New Troop Arrival

Galveston Texas March 16 The army maneuvers await 3000 coast artillery troops from Hampton Roads and General Mills hopes the brigade will be in camp at Fort Crockett by week’s end. Transports are due tomorrow. Soldier Winfield Jewell who was stabbed in the race riot is to leave the hospital soon. Patrolman Reagan drops assault charges against Private August Bukhalter, who faced disciplinary action by civil authorities. A provost guard of twelve men assists local police to keep order.

Galveston Tex Coast Artillery Hampton Roads General Mills Fort Crockett Winfield Jewell Tenderloin Reagan August Bukhalter

Wharton Forms Strong Commercial Club

Wharton Texas reports a strong commercial club has been organized embracing all local commercial interests to boost business, trade, and community development.

Associated Press Wharton, Tex

Sixty Men in Peril on Stranded Manchuria

Sixty sailors aboard the stranded British steamer Manchuria ashore on the Virginia coast thirty miles south of Cape Henry face peril as an intense northwest storm rages. The U S life-saving service reports the vessel is in imminent danger of breaking up while every man remains aboard until age limits force evacuation.

Associated Press Washington Virginia Cape Henry Little Island

Capudine Quick Relief for Headaches and Colds

Capudine offers fast relief for headaches of all kinds including sick and nervous headaches and those from heat cold grip or stomach troubles. It also acts on feverishness and restores normal conditions. Capudine is a liquid easy to take and acts immediately with prices 0c 25c and 60c at drug stores.

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