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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1911

Page

5

Rain Rain General Over Southwest Texas Last Night

An inch and two hundredths of rain fell in San Antonio with 32 mph winds from a storm. May in Texas remains stormy with unsettled forecasts though tonight and tomorrow should bring fair weather. Reports say cotton and crops endured little damage while shrubbery and young plants were harmed in places.

San Antonio Allen Buell Buell Texas Taylor Houston Aransas Pass Southern Pacific Sanderson International & Great Northern

Sees Democratic Victory Fears NY Show

Former New York Republican State Chairman Timothy L. Woodruff warned at the White House that continued poor business conditions could boost Democratic chances to carry New York in the presidential campaign. He attributed blame to the party in power for economic and other disturbances.

Timothy Woodruff New York Associated Press Washington, D. C Timothy L. Woodruff White House Woodruff

Lady Vivien Decies Arrives in London After Honeymoon

Former Miss Vivien Gould of New York and her husband Lord Decies travel to London from their honeymoon via Egypt arriving with headlines and social intrigue.

Vivien Gould New York Lord Decies London Egypt

Beekeepers Organize New County Association in Bexar

The Beekeepers association of Bexar County was formed last evening in the Gibbs building with about eighty prominent figures present. Officers named include President Lewis Maverick, Vice President Louis Blediger, Secretary B. G. LeSturgeon, and Treasurer Charles Potchernick. The group expects 150 to 200 members in ten days and a state entomologist from College Station addressed the assembly. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Monday night to name the county inspector who will handle bee diseases for the state.

Beekeepers’ Association of Bexar County Gibbs Lewis Maverick Louis Blediger B. G. LeSturgeon Charles Potchernick Wm. Newell Agricultural and Mechanical College College Station

Hoefgen Leads Texas Labor Officials To Waco Meeting

William L. Hoefgen of San Antonio president of the Texas State Federation of Labor and fellow officers arrived in Waco this morning for the five day state convention opening next Monday.

Associated Press Waco, Tex William L. Hoefgen San Antonio Texas State Federation of Labor

Nicaraguan cabinet reshuffled amid political turmoil

Washington May 12 cabinet of Nicaragua announced in Managua includes Interior Minister Joaquin Gomez War Minister Luis Mena Finance Eulogio Cuadra Public Works Alejandro Canton Foreign Affairs Tomas Martinez incumbent. Diaz heads government while Estrada abdicates amid conservative liberal clashes and Zelaya element implications.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Joaquin Gomez Luis Mena Eulogio Cuadra Alejandro Canton Tomas Martinez Managua Diaz General Estrada Castrillo Estrada Adolfo Diaz Revolut Mena Zelaya

Senate and House Play Hide and Seek Over Session Dates

The article notes a pattern of alternating sessions with the Senate meeting while the House does not and vice versa. Key items include a report on Arizona and New Mexico statehood from the territorial committees and a discharge motion that could bring a $40,000,000 service pension bill to action, though not on the Democratic program for the extra session.

Washington, D. C Senate House of Representatives House Hous

Bee inspectors named for Texas districts in Newell plan

State Entomologist Wilmon Newell issued instructions governing the Texas bee industry and named inspectors for Brazos Burleson Uvalde Zavala and San Patricio Live Oak districts with assistants Harper Dean D C Milam and J B King. Additional inspectors to be named soon.

College Station Tex Wilmon Newell Texas Brazos Burleson Harper Dean Uvalde D. C. Milam Zavala J. B. King San Patricio Bee Live Oak William Atchley

Sanitary Matters Ordered in San Antonio by Board

The San Antonio board of health met to demand sanitary gains. Secretary Mueller was instructed to ensure cesspools drain properly and weeds, trash, and litter are removed. Dr. Barnitz warned heavy rains will foster weeds and pests and urged draining standing water to prevent disease.

San Antonio Board of Health Mueller Barnitz

Forest fires scorch 100 acres near Bolton Conn

Fires spread across 100 acres in Bolton area with Bolton Notch hotel saved by dousing flames with beer poured from barrels. Firefighters and aid arrived by automobile to control the blaze.

Associated Press Bolton Conn Bolton Notch New England

Queen Mother Alexandrina at Sandingham in coronation week

London reports Queen Mother Alexandrina has moved to Sandingham palace and will stay until after the coronation. She recently returned from a Mediterranean cruise and attended the memorial for King Edward, showing marked distress. In Berlin Baron Rosen is named temporary head of the Russian foreign office transit. In Edinburgh the vaudeville star Lafayette will be cremated with ashes interred between the paws of his dog Beauty.

Queen Aiematee Sandingham London Alexandra Mediterranean Sandingham Palace Queen Mother Edward

Tax dodge probe in Bavarian noble estate

Munich reports government scrutiny of income tax dodging in wealthy wills. Chevelier Von Kemm, a Bavarian Reichstag member, left about 10 million dollars on death while returns showed only 625000 to 1000000 in property values for two decades.

Munich Chevelier von Kemm Reichstag

Pope In No Immediate Danger After Gout Attack

Rome reports the pope is recovering from gout with normal routines resumed and daily audiences. He appears languid and less energetic than before but there is no cause for alarm.

Rome

Commons committee backs Anglo-American arbitration plan

A cross party committee of about 400 MPs in London met and adopted a resolution to use all efforts to advance the Anglo-American arbitration movement.

London House of Commons of All Parties

Pastoral Letter Read in Anglican Churches of Canada

On May 21 Anglican churches nationwide will read a pastoral letter signed by Archbishop Matheson of Winnipeg primate of all Canada and Archbishop Hamilton. The message addresses mixed marriages and guidance for parishioners in ST JOHNS N B. in an official church communication.

St, Johns N. B Canada Matheson Winnipeg All

Mixed marriages in Ottawa Catholic stance on union

The Ottawa archdiocese addresses the question of mixed marriage within its ecclesiastical province. It condemns such marriages but notes that once performed they are indissoluble by the church of Rome.

Ottawa Canada Church of Rome

Relief Column Moves Toward Fez From El Knitra

Advices say Colonel Brulard's relief expedition has started from El Knitra for Fez. The force reached El Knitra recently and is expected to cover the hundred miles to Fez rapidly as relief efforts proceed.

Paris Morocco Brulard el Knitra Fez

China considers increasing Hu Kwang railroad loan plan

The Chinese government weighs raising the Hu Kwang railroad loan from 30 million dollars to fund a trunk line extension in Central China. Financial groups from the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany are to participate in the re signing.

United States Great Britain France Germany China

Mining magnate Cloete visits San Antonio on Mexico stake

mine owner W Brodereck Cloete arrives with Mrs Cloete in San Antonio en route to Newmarket England. He deflects questions on Mexican election citing prudence and notes foreign interests are respected while planning to see the English derby. He will also inspect horses and attend royal coronation events. Mrs Colquitt and Miss Colquitt head to Little Rock for Confederate reunion. Governor Colquitt cannot attend.

W. Brodereck Cloete Sabinas Mexico San Antonio Newmarket England Cloete Menger Clocete

Fire at Morris Lumber Yard Damages Greenville Yard

A morning blaze at the Morris lumber yard in Greenville Texas caused from 15000 to 20000 dollars in damage. The fire at 3 o clock destroyed the lumber yard and also consumed O C Bibs residence.

Greenville Tex Morris O. C. Bib

Taft Appoints 26 San Antonians to Red Cross Fund

A committee named by President Taft plans to raise ten thousand dollars for the Red Cross endowment in San Antonio. The group will meet soon to decide on collection methods, aiming for an independent fund similar to those in New York and Philadelphia. Members include George W. Brackenridge and J. W. Moore among others.

Taft San Andntonio Red Cross George W. Brackenridge San Antonians American Red Cross Society New York Philadelphia China San Antonio Edwin Chamberlain Thomas H. Franklin Fred Terrell J. Savage Walter F. McCaleb L. J. Hart H. C. Carter Sidney J Brooks Arthur W. Seeligson J. H. Kirkpatrick William Cassin Frank Paschal Thomas L. Or Marshall Hicks E. B. Chandler F. A. Chapa Franz Groos C. C. Cresson O. Terrell John W. G. A. S. Gage J. W. Moore Alex Joske G. Half

Gold Stolen From Dead Man's Mouth for Missing Crowns

In Los Angeles on May 12 a peculiarity involves the loss of $75 worth of gold from the mouth of Henry Meissen a 75 year old who died at the county hospital and was buried without the gold crowns Dr Krank Stevens a dentist had fitted. Relatives say the gold was stolen and authorities have yet to be alerted to the incident.

Los Angeles Henry Meissen Krank Stevens

Telephone Managers Meet in Fort Worth Convention

Fifty managers of exchanges and foremen of the Southwestern Telephone Company convene in Fort Worth Texas for a two day meeting to discuss company operations and industry issues.

Fort Worth Tex Southwestern Telephone Company Te Y

Gonzales Opens Season With 3-2 Win Over Yoakum

Gonzales Texas May 13 The baseball season opened with Gonzales beating Yoakum 3 to 2. Batteries were Jackson Townsend for Gonzales and Wilson Weootan for Yoakum.

Gonzales Tex Gonzales Gales Yoakum Jackson and Townsend Wilson and Weootan

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