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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
3
Judge Arthur W. Seeligson moves to wrap up the Fifty-seventh district court election contest as witnesses are called. The judge pushes rapid testimony, focusing only on the charges and whether aliens or non residents voted legally, seeking a timely decision this week.
An old style beauty ad promotes Easy to Be Pretty Viola Cream claiming it removes blemishes and purifies pores. It guarantees satisfaction and offers a 50 cent jar or a free trial via mail from G C Bittner Co Toledo Ohio with no risk.
Court session hears witnesses on residency and naturalization papers as contesters argue several ballots may be cast in wrong precincts. Several witnesses claim correct papers and long San Antonio residence, with judge directing voting instruction outside the room to avoid influence.
Deputy Sheriffs G Kennedy and J Chessa are believed to recover after a Monday ambush that left five officers shot. Arthur Clark the wounded suspect is held on assault to murder charges with others detained on vagrancy or related counts in connection with a raid on an alleged crap game.
Roy Campbell, sales manager for the Southern Truck Growers association, says onions command 1.45 per crate for yellow and 1.70 for crystal wax as demand stays above supply. Rain in Laredo halts harvesting, threatens crate losses, and may prevent this year from matching last year. Wharton potatoes with hundreds of carloads are getting wet and shipping is paused.
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange directors meet to discuss membership applications and civic improvement plans. George E. Kessler of Kansas City may visit to discuss beautification in Dallas and the exchange’s beautiful yard contest. A new lawnmower prize is added for the contest. The next auction sale is scheduled for Monday at 10 o clock.
A severe electrical storm ripped through New York state smashing wires and crippling communications. Ithaca reports hail damage and one fatality, Syracuse sees blown houses and blackout, Cuba’s St James hotel unroofed with one death as winds reach hurricane force.
A cyclonic wind accompanying a thunderstorm in Somerset Pennsylvania yesterday shattered windows, lifted houses from foundations, and uprooted trees. The gusts were estimated at sixty miles per hour.
SCRANTON Pa May 2 In an electric and windstorm that swept over this city last night Mary Finots 15 years old was killed by lightning and the skull of an unidentified boy was fractured by a falling sign.
Several hundred Pennsylvania railroad shop employees went on a May day strike, prompting the Pitcairn borough council to appoint thirty strikers as special officers to guard the company shops and prevent state troop involvement.
Victor Beze, former city auditor, explains his removal from the People’s Party ticket linked to Mayor Callaghan. He cites a personal grudge and says his six years of service were satisfactory, then states his support for Citizens' ticket candidates in the upcoming election.
Lieut. Gov. M. R. Hopewell died at his Takamah home from pneumonia and heart disease. Born in Indiana March 27, 1845, he moved with family to Texas then Missouri before cofounding the Burtonian in Northeast Nebraska. He was elected lieutenant governor in 1906 and served three years.
Lockhart Tex May 2 Special to The Light Superintendent J P Massey announces awards for the graduating class. Valedictorian F L Blundell and salutatorian A R Ellis named. Miss Myrle Motheral to receive a scholarship. Exercises at Blank Memorial Hall with sermon by Rev E C Routh on May 23. Class entertainment “All Tangled Up” May 24.
A stock company organized in Buda to buy the local telephone exchange owned by G. T. Howe. The Buda Telephone Company will issue $5000 in stock. A board of five directors elected: W. S. Birdwell, L. L. Carter, C. C. Huddleston, J. J. Blanton, J. W. Adair. Birdwell named president, Carter vice president, Huddleston secretary-treasurer.
LOCKHART Texas May 2 The jubilee convention of the Christian churches of Texas will be held in Fort Worth May 8 11 This year marks the twenty fifth anniversary of organized missions in the Christian churches of Texas Attending from Lockhart are Rev Kyle Brooks and wife W M Blanks and wife Miss Minnie Jo Blanks and Mrs George Breer
Nashville dispatch reports the American Bankers Association plans to move trust company legislation duties to a five member committee. The executive council met in secret to consider changes guiding trust company and state legislative matters. San Antonio is considered for 1912, with Edwin Chamberlain aiming to land the meeting there.
During April the marriage registrar August Huppertz and deputy A. H. Coats issued 153 licenses, a typical April total for the period.
Gennaro Abbatemaggio testified in Iiterbo during the Camorra case. He repeated his confession about the murder of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife, despite curses from prisoners. Enrico Alfano denounced him as deserving thirty years. Former New York mayor Geo B. McClellan attended onlookers' side.
Washington May 2 The Senate finance committee will spend through May 13 on Canadian reciprocity hearings and then report the bill to the Senate. Witnesses may make incidental remarks on the free list bill, with shoe interests opposing reciprocity first. Senators Nelson and McCumber requested time for agricultural representatives to oppose reciprocity.
The men’s Bible class taught by Rev. Kyle Brooks organized last Sunday morning. Officers elected include J. B. Hatchitt as president H. F. Mohle as vice president Jeff T. Storey as secretary and Champ Cabiness as treasurer.
Lockhart high school pitcher Alvin known as Pug has accepted an offer to pitch for Yoakum. Wootton has declined offers due to study commitments.
An advertisement claims Vincl cod liver and iron tonic helps run down women by boosting appetite and digestion. It features testimonial from Mrs. Jane Pepper of San Francisco praising its effects. The product is sold by A. M. Fischer in San Antonio, Texas with a money back guarantee if no improvement.
Obituaries report Linn, Dowd, Gastring, Hatch and Cassidy deaths with ages from 26 to 63. Services listed for Linn, Dowd, and Hatch with interment at local cemeteries, while Cassidy’s Ottawa death and Green family link noted. Gastring survivors named. details of origins and occupations provided.
Special to the Light reports John K Woods aged 52 died at the Austin sanitarium after twenty five years as a local citizen. He was born and raised near Seguin and was buried there.
J D Roberts aged 77 died at his son Charles Roberts residence in Westhoff after a long partial paralysis. He leaves five sons and four daughters, most in Gonzales County. The body was moved to Gonzales for burial in the Masonic cemetery under the lodge of this city, of which he was a member.
On the complaint of J R Wood J S Chalkley was fined five dollars in the police court this morning for operating an automobile without a license. A negro chauffeur employed by Wood was fined ten dollars a few days ago for reckless driving on a charge filed by Chalkley.
Henry McGinnis was stabbed in the side during a dispute at Scholz's restaurant last night. John Sweeney alias Pfefferling was arrested for assault and released on a $50 bond pending a May 10 trial after the case was postponed due to McGinnis's absence.
James Bennet a black man was charged with assault to murder and the jury returned a verdict around seven oclock giving him two years in the penitentiary yesterday evening.
The secretary of state has renewed the Sun company permit, an oil organization of Jersey City New Jersey, with Texas headquarters at Beaumont. Capital stock stands at 5 000 000 dollars. The W W dance in honor of Ann is postponed to May 9 if rain does not delay it.
An advertisement promotes D D D mild skin wash as a remedy for eczema and skin troubles. It claims immediate relief from burning itch and cleansing action to remove pimples and impurities, urging a 25 cent trial bottle and a store visit at Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building.
The piece touts Mayor Callaghan's four month record of street openings and asphalt plant use to cut costs, claims the city built 78 miles of streets without bonds or tax hikes, reduced debt, and required taxes on franchises. It argues for continued People’s Party governance and warns opponents, urging voters to support the People's Party ticket.
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