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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
3
A San Antonio city election report shows Citizens' party volunteers canvassing voters by phone and in person as turnout appears strong in silk stocking wards and Mexican precincts lag behind. Early counts favor Webb in several wards, with 7th and 8th wards strong for Citizens.
Half a dozen men, described as Mexicans and negroes, were taken to police headquarters after being found visiting houses and urging locals to vote. Officials found voter lists on each detainee but released them with a warning. Police say no arrests for vote buying have been made and suspect Citizens' party backers of the activity.
Judge J. Webb, mayoral candidate, spoke at 2 30 about a Citizens ticket victory. He praised orderly polling places and a peaceful election, noting little opposition and strong prospects.
A local drugstore advertises a skin relief wash using Oil of Wintergreen and Thymol named D. D. D Prescription. It promises instant relief from eczema pimples and burning itching without travel to Europe. Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building urges customers to buy a 25 cent bottle for immediate relief.
Police arrested F A Morales at precinct No 5 and Nabor Marquez at precinct No 7 in the second ward for vagrancy. Marquez wore a Citizens' Ticket badge and was later released on bond after a habeas corpus writ. Bond set at 25 dollars.
Mayor Bryan Callaghan toured most polling places this morning and cast his ballot in precinct 22 at 9 30. He checked in with supporters across the city while Judge J E Webb the Citizens' candidate voted early in precinct 31 and then visited precincts with friends.
City Attorney Joe Ryan voiced strong confidence that the People's party candidates will win. He stated indicators show a good vote, with orderly crowds and no disturbances reported, and predicted universal victory for the entire ticket.
Three youths Julius Arschbach J Acklin and Ed Stockings were arrested early this morning for unlawfully distributing handbills on the streets and released on $25 bonds for appearances in police court tomorrow. F A Morales held on a vagrancy charge at precinct No 4 on Matamoras Street was released with a $25 bond signed by William Aubrey.
A white man and two Black men were brought to police headquarters after being detained near Precinct 2 on South Flores Street. City Attorney Ryan investigated and ordered release as the two Black men had voted in their precinct earlier in the day and were not eligible to vote again.
A. Barton Hepburn, chairman of the Currency Commission of the American Bankers Association, has formulated proposed amendments to the Aldrich plan for establishing a national reserve bank.
Six female students at the State Normal school in North Adams face disciplinary action after midnight chafing dish parties featuring a “shrimp wiggle” dish. One girl is expelled, two suspended, three placed on probation for disobeying dormitory rules and alcohol restrictions.
An unknown shooter fired through the plate glass of Charles Spanagel's saloon in Lawrenceburg Indiana. The bullet created a hole in the door glass hit a beer tumbler in a customer's hand and damaged a French glass mirror. The incident narrowly missed Spanagel’s head. Marquisette fabric remains popular this spring.
A description notes a refined and desirable bag featuring black moire fabric with a white leather lining, emphasizing its luxury appearance and stylish contrast. The item appeals to collectors of vintage accessories seeking distinctive textures and high-end detailing.
A thief snatched a package from an Adams Express wagon and fled. He abandoned the wrapped parcel after seeing the label, which identified it as the ashes of Mary E. Seward cremated at Forest Hills. Mrs. A. B. Newman notified police when she found the box. Relatives of Mrs. Seward are sought.
The twin screw express ship Deutschland is being converted into a cruiser with alterations in progress. It will be christened Victoria Louise after completion. Previously the Mauretania was the largest ship in the world, noted for size and speed.
Fashion notes describe a shift from the small Capuchian hood on coats to a large deep pointed shawl like hood. Patterns feature solid dot motifs resembling porcelain beads, signaling a vogue for these retro details.
Miss Edna W. Calkins of New York announced plans to marry George Long once a derelict he reformed. Long, Rochester native, led a slum cleanup in Philadelphia with three reformed partners, while they both plan to continue anti poverty work in New York after marriage.
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