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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1911

Page

7

Invective Exchange Highlights Camorrist Trial Proceedings

The Camorrists trial resumed with informer Gennaro Abbatemaggio confronting Giuseppe Salvi and Antonio Cerrato about Cuoccolo's murder. Salvi denied accusations as Abbatemaggio and Cerrato exchanged insults, including claims of violence and betrayal. The session featured tense exchanges and remarks about past injuries in the cage.

Interbo Michele de Maria Gennaro Abbatemaggio Guiseppe Salvi Antonio Cerrato Gennaro Cuoccolo Salvi Assas

Electric Needle Not Needed to Kill Hair

Three objections to using the electric needle for facial hair removal are time, cost, and pain. With delatone gaining popularity, experts predict the electric needle will be discarded. Russian specialist Professor Isakovich promotes mixing delatone with water into a paste and applying it to hair to remove it within minutes.

Isakovich

San Benito Starts Construction on New Sugar Mill

Actual work began on a 1200 ton per day sugar mill in San Benito Texas with an estimated cost of 1 million dollars. S. A. Robertson oversees syndicate funds and a San Benito resident owned corporation will be formed. The mill aims to operate for the upcoming cane crop and will be near the interurban line easing farmer access.

San Benito Tex S. A. Robertson

Mrs Collis P Huntington Recovering After Appendectomy

Mrs Collis P Huntington widow of the pioneer railroad builder underwent an appendectomy at her Fifth avenue home yesterday after prolonged illness. Doctors say she is resting well today and that the operation was deemed necessary to save her life.

New York Collis P. Huntington Pioneer Railroad Fifth Avenue

Taft to Be Club's Guest at Philadelphia Dinner

President Taft will be the guest of honor at the Philadelphia Medical club dinner and reception scheduled for tonight in Philadelphia.

Taft Associated Press Philadelphia Philadelphia Medical Club

Couple Wed In Pleasanton Hidden From Friends

Christine Texas May 4. A Chadwick and Miss Dess Bestes of Christine drove to Pleasanton and were married Tuesday, stealing a march on their friends.

Christine Tex A. Chadwick Dess Pleasanton

Cable News Greets Redmond After Twenty Years

London guests gather in the lobby after a Parliament ceremony honoring Speaker Lowther and his wife. Mr Balfour salutes John E Redmond with a cordial handshake marking the silver wedding anniversary and recalling Redmonds Kilmainham jail release ten years prior.

Redmond London Lowther Mr. Balfour John E. Redmond Mr. Redmond Kilmainham

Fez Column Reaches Relief Victory Amid Outside Anarchy

Fez relief column arrives in good condition after a four day march. Rebel tribesmen harassed the troops from camp through the gates. Inside the city walls confidence returns while outside the streets are in chaos and disorder.

Fez Bremond

Government moves to control Trans Atlantic cable rates

London reports that the government seeks powers to regulate rates for Trans Atlantic cable messages and to protect British interests from any disadvantage arising from the agreement between the Anglo American Cable and Western Union Telegraph companies. Postmaster General Samuel replies that the deal will not make American controlled cable communications essential to England.

London Anglo-American Cable Company Western Union Telegraph Company Samuel House Commons England America

Farewell Dinner Aims to Preserve American Pavilion Site

Rome Harrison 8S Morris and Mrs Morris hosted a farewell dinner for Mayor Nathan foreign commissioners and prominent Americans. Mayor Nathan urged keeping the American pavilion as a permanent site for future exhibits and said the city would provide the land.

Rome Harrison Morris United States Nathan

Laurier Borden Reach Plan to Attend Imperial Conference

Ottawa report states Sir Wilfrid Laurier and opposition leader R L Borden agreed that the prime minister with Sir Frederick Borden and Hon L Proud er will sail from Quebec on the Virginian to attend the imperial conference and the coronation.

Ottawa Ont Wilfrid Laurier R. L.’ Borden Frederick Borden Hon. L. Prouder Quebec

Canton Uprising Crushed Says British Commander

Admiral Sir Alfred Winsloe, commander-in-chief of the British eastern fleet, reports from Hong Kong that the Canton uprising was crushed and the situation is not serious.

London Alfred Ll. Winsloe Hong Kong Canton

International Press Congress Opens in Rome

Rome hosts the International Press congress with about 600 delegates present. King Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena and members of the ministry along with numerous government officials attend the opening.

Rome International Press Congress Victor Emmanuel Helena

Frederick W. Bert Dies on Broadway at 70

Frederick W. Bert, longtime western theater man closely tied to manager William A. Brady, collapsed and died of apoplexy in Brady’s arms while strolling on Broadway. He was 70 and had been a leading figure in Pacific coast theater, building and managing the Grand Opera House in San Francisco and producing many successful plays.

Associated Press New York Frederick W. Bert William A. Brady Mr. Brady Broadway Mr. Bert Pacific Coast Grand Opera House San Francisco

Interstate Amusement to Build New Soledad Street Theater

The Interstate Amusement Company buys the Soledad Street site for a $150000 five story reinforced concrete theater with 2000 seats. The property transfers from Henry Limburger and wife for $36000 and construction may start within weeks. The project links to the Majestic circuit’s sixteen south area theaters with others under construction in Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.

Interstate Amusement Company Soledad Street Houston Street Karl Hoblitzelle Houston Henry Limburger Wifh Hoblitzelle Majestic Circuit South Interstate Company Oklahoma City Fort Worth

Fire Loss Reported After Paducah Blaze

A Paducah Texas fire caused $30,000 in total losses with the Paducah State Bank building sustaining about $16,000 in damage and insured. Other losses could not be confirmed as of today.

Cery Paducah Quanah Tex Paducah State Bank

Aged Confederate Veteran Thomas J. Whaley Dies in Marshall

Thomas Jefferson Whaley a Confederate veteran and Mason aged 76 died in Marshall Texas after living in Georgia before. He was a native of Georgia and part of local veteran circles.

Marshall Tex Thomas Jefferson Whaley Georgia

Striking Barbers Return to Work in McKinney

In McKinney Texas on May 4 the 13 barbers who struck for 35 cents returned to the old 25 cent haircut price keeping the rate at the previous level.

Mckinney, Tex McKinney

Pioneer W E Bruce Passes At Bell County Home

W E Bruce longtime Bell county settler and resident of one property for over five decades died today in Killeen Texas. The death marks the loss of a local pioneer with roots tracing back to the early settlement era.

Killeen Tex W. E. Bruce Bell County

Pawnbroker Bound Over After Army Coat Pawn Case

Deputy U S Marshal visited L Racusin's pawnshop at 507 East Commerce Street and seized nine brand new army overcoats and one pair of soldiers shoes. Racusin posted $1000 bond to await the federal grand jury. He appeared before U S Commissioner Edwards and again gave bond.

United States Thomas Hollaman L. Racusin East Commerce Street Racusin Federal Grand Jury Edwards

Mrs. A. V. Winkler Dies in El Paso Morning

Mrs. A V Winkler widow of Judge Winkler of the Texas appellate bench died suddenly in El Paso She was Texas regent of the Confederate museum at Richmond at time of death Survived by children and grandchildren in Corsicana and other North Texas towns

A. V. Winkler EL Paso Tex Winkler Texas Appellate Bench Corsicana Winkler, County Texas Confederate Museum Richmond North Texas

Brademan Moves Hearne Sunday Sun to Taylor

A. W. Brademan the Hearne Sunday Sun publisher has moved the plant to Taylor. He will publish the paper there in the future. The change shifts production from Hearne to Taylor and marks a new base for the weekly.

Taylor Hearne Tex A. W. Brademan Hearne Sunday Sun

Hood's Brigade reunion plans in Cameron Texas

Plan for Hood's Brigade reunion in Cameron Texas in June with Governor Colquitt agreeing to deliver the principal address. The note highlights strong planning activity and a high-profile speaker for the event.

Plan Brigade Cameron Tex Hood Colquitt

Re-elect Teachers in Halletsville Board Meeting

HALLETTSVILLE Tex May 4 At the school board meeting last night the old teachers were re elected.

Hallettsville Tex

Belief Rainy Season Ends Near Coast

Houston May 4 sun broke through after weeks of rain raising hopes that the rainy season has ended over the coast country.

Houston Tex

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by San Antonio Resident

J H Enlow of 202 Victoria St San Antonio Texas testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve lumbago and kidney symptoms. He endorses the product publicly as three years ago and now reaffirms that verdict. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.

Dean San Antonio J. H. Enlow Victoria St Texas Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Arrest of Wanted Man Dillingham in Waco

Josh Dillingham, wanted in Tishomingo Oklahoma on a $1500 bond forfeit charge, was arrested by Sheriff Tilley in Waco Texas. He is jailed awaiting officers and the Oklahoma authorities did not specify his charge.

Waco Tex Josh Dillingham Tishomingo Okla Tilley Oklahoma Dillingham

Railroad survey crew near Cap Rock advances sixth line toward Roswell

Acme and Pacific railroad surveyors camped fifty miles southwest of Quanah Texas on May 4 to test an easier route along Cap Rock. This marks the sixth survey between Quanah and Roswell as crews continue mapping possible rail alignments.

Quanah Tex Acme and Pacific Here Cap Rock Roswell

Davis to Report for Special Duty

Archibald H. Davis commander of the United States cruiser Tacoma in Galveston has orders to report for special duty at naval headquarters once relieved. Commander Joseph W. Oman currently on duty at the Naval Electrical School in New York will take command of the Tacoma.

Foley Kidney Remedy Proves Quick Relief for Irondale Man

M. N. George of Irondale Alabama suffered kidney trouble for years. After taking Foley Kidney Remedy for three days his back pain eased his kidney function improved and he recommends the remedy to others seeking relief.

Foley M. N. George Irondale Ala

Landscape Architect George Kessler to visit San Antonio for civic forum

George E. Kessler, renowned landscape architect, will speak at a Civic Improvement League convention in San Antonio on May 16. He will tour Dallas this month to supervise projects before addressing civic improvement plans and beautification efforts in San Antonio. His work includes grants in Kansas City Denver Memphis Cincinnati Cleveland and other cities.

George E. Kessler San Antonio Real Estate Exchange Civic Improvement League Kessler Exchange Dallas San Antonio Kansas City Denver Memphis Cincinnati Cleveland The

Shopmen's Strike Spreads to Pittsburg Area

The Pennsylvania railroad shopmen's strike expands as about 300 workers at Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago shops join. Reported plans suggest additional walkouts between Pittsburg and Alliance, Ohio, may occur later today.

Associated Press Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad

Carnival Directors Meet to Plan 1912 Festival

The 1912 Carnival association directors will meet at 8 tonight in the Chamber of Commerce to elect officers and discuss plans for a spring festival deemed the best San Antonio has seen. Subscriptions continue to arrive, with several hundred dollars reaching Secretary John B. Carrington this morning and last carnival pledges doubled in many cases.

Chamber of Commerce San Antonio John B. Carrington

Infal lible foot cure with Calocide soak claim

An advertisement extols Calocide foot soak as a universal cure for tender nerve centers in the feet. It instructs dissolving two tablespoons in hot water for a 15 minute soak nightly until permanent relief, claiming swift drawing out of soreness and potential removal of corns and bunions.

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Sonk Price Abbatemaggio Cow Assassin Carrato Cuoccolo Huntington Ney Havana Platter Tobacco Co Meridi Janeife B. Waggener Booker Whiffomiers Press Congress Bert New Army Commerce Street Landscape Architect Shopmen’s Strike Fort Wayne Pennsylvania Citizens Beethoven Hall J. E. Webb R. H. Ward
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