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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
2
Secretary of War Jacob McGavock Dickinson resigns and Henry L. Stimson is named to succeed him. Dickinson cites private affairs. Stimson, Roosevelt's 1906 gubernatorial nominee in New York, will be sworn after Taft’s return. Dickinson plans Tennessee home, business focus, no law practice.
New York May 13 Mr Stimson formerly practiced law with Senator Root who once served as secretary of war Root first asked Stimson informally if the portfolio would be acceptable to him Stimson says he is not an expert in war and his schooling was the National Guard He served nine years rising from private to first lieutenant Secretary Dickinson closes out the War Department to hand to Henry Stimson defeated New York gubernatorial candidate in the recent campaign.
Gov Colquitt designated Mothers Day for observance with white flowers requested by pastors. First Baptist Church will hear Rev Porter. Travis Park South Heights churches will host sermons by Rev Godbey Cross, with Rev Groseclose and others preaching at Government Hill. Alamo Methodist and West End Presbyterian feature sermons by Swanson and McDonald. Prospect Hill Methodist and Madison Square Presbyterian host sermons by Liles and Bowen with special music.
State Dental association members form a Texas auxiliary to the Delta Sigma Delta fraternity. Dr. Thomas P. Hinman of Atlanta spoke after installation. Officers include Grandmaster P. C. Krupp Houston and Worthy Master J. M. Murphy Temple. Other members listed across Texas cities.
The Texas Press association chose Temple as the next meeting place and re elected officers including Thomas as president Will C Rawanda as vice president Sam P Harben as secretary C F Lehmann as treasurer A B Haworth as general attorney J Allen as essayist F M Getzenbauer as orator and Sherwood Spotts as poet.
L. S. S. Thorne resigns from the Texas and Pacific railroad after long service as vice president and general manager. He started as a passenger conductor, and railroad circles expect him to take another key post, likely with the Gould lines.
Dr. Robert R. Graham of Cotulla wed Miss Clementina Loggins at the First Baptist church in Devine Texas. The ceremony occurred Thursday at 7 30 AM with bridal roses and ferns, a brown chiffon and satin gown, and out of town guests from Pearsall Cotulla and nearby towns.
Nashville residents were surprised by the retirement of J M Dickinson from the post of secretary of war. Relatives quote Judge Dickinson as saying he planned to quit public life when he reached 60, a milestone he hit last January. He and President Taft reportedly understand each other, and the Dickinsons intend to build a country home in Nashville.
Augusta Georgia May 13 Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina answered questions about his health saying he did not look like he was failing His remarks touched on the presidential race noting that public sentiment has not crystalized on a single candidate and that several booms will rise and fall before the Democratic national convention.
Mayor Gaynor says New York enforces Sunday liquor laws more than any other city. In a letter replying to a preacher he asserts traffic was never stopped before his tenure and offers $10 for proof of Sunday liquor sales in bars.
Chester Hallan aged 18 died at his father's home sixteen miles east of Cotulla and was buried in Cotulla cemetery after death at his residence on May 13.
The ad promotes Elite Cafe offering 50 cent dinners with good service and meals. It invites readers to try the menu and notes the hours 12 to 12 from day to Sunday.
Miss Elena Arizmendi y Mejia of San Antonio sails toward Juarez with a nurse and surgeon party to aid the wounded, forming a White Cross corps to work for both sides as the Red Cross lagged in Mexico. Her grandfather, Gen. Ignacio Mejia, faced execution with Maximilian at Queretaro.
President Taft arrives in Newark to attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the local Masons lodge. He will be greeted by former Governor Franklin Murphy, visit Mr Murphy's home, attend a banquet at Krueger auditorium, speak at 3 pm, and then depart for a dinner in New York with the Prison Reform association.
Boston inventor Herbert L. Hildreth obtained a federal injunction against Bee Candy Manufacturing, stopping use of his rotary candy pulling machine. Judge Maxey ruled Bee Candy infringed Hildreth's invention, which he created in 1900 and patented in 1906 amid prior market competition and litigation.
Major General Wood, chief of staff, told the house military affairs committee that disarmament is a dream. He opposed extending enlistment from three to five years and urged creating a permanent regular reserve of 270000 men within seven years under the war department.
Thirty six runners start the seventh annual Missouri Athletic Club Marathon from Freesburg Illinois to St. Louis covering 26 miles and 365 yards. Last year’s winner L. J. Hillivant of Chicago will not compete this year.
Amusements notes announce tonight’s Grand show ends the current bill and opens a new feature program tomorrow with a matinee. Indira and her native Indian sacrifice dance is highlighted as a distinct novelty and thriller. Tomorrow includes novelty acts, Rose Magnon with tropical birds, and Michael Angelos rag time clay artistry among a balanced vaudeville bill.
The Royal presents next week a high class vaudeville bill featuring Myrtle Rosalyn Wade a famed pianist and composer with her husband combining magic sleight of hand and piano. Also Davis and Cooper in a comedy singing and dancing act Boccacio trio Italian street singers and Biff and De Arno acrobats. Reserve seats by calling 4646.
Exposition Park opens its new theater Sunday night with The Yankee Liar by the Orpheum Musical Comedy company. Foster Ball heads the company with James Peck and leading ladies Margarie Lawlor Edith Cameron and Dollie Christie. Seats on sale. show at 8 30 with many features and song hits in three acts.
Veterans of the northern army in the civil war plan Memorial Day for May 30 with help from Grand Army of the Republic affiliates. Committees will meet Monday May 15 at 4 p.m. in the Maverick hotel parlor to arrange Memorial Day exercises per a call by L L Whitaker, general committee chair.
Attorney Wickersham will deliver the commencement address at Yale Law School on June 19. He is expected to discuss recent national supreme court cases and will likely receive an honorary degree from Yale University.
Madero is arrested after a tense confrontation with Orozco and his soldiers protest with cries of Viva Orozco. The provisional government shifts from the municipal building to the customs house as peace talks stall and future troop movements loom.
Alfonso Madero, Francisco I. Madero’s brother, rejects a Juarez dispatch claiming the provisional Mexican president was arrested. He says Orozco was loyal and would have defended him. He questions the report as a misunderstanding and doubts a cabinet resignation demand.
May 13 dispatch from Magdalena Sonora reports Hermosillo facing a rebel danger with only desperate defense left. Reinforcements urged to rush to the city for relief and to stem the advancing threat.
In Cananea Sen Mex May 13 Jose Carmelo and Tomas Lopez Linaires for the federal government discuss surrender with rebel leader Juan Cabral. Cabral to occupy Cananea tonight. a feared battle to be avoided as Americans may be moved to safety. Authorities report 400 federal troops, two garrisons, and talks to prevent bloodshed.
Miss Alta Markovka, student and aide to Dr. W. R. C. Larson, attempted suicide in her gas-filled apartment following Larson's death two days earlier. Police say the act is part of a death by own action pact. recovery is unlikely. The pair pursued Indian mysticisms and theosophy, deeming self-destruction not a crime.
The attorney general approved and the department of insurance filed the charter for the Southwestern Casualty Company of San Antonio with 200000 in capital. Incorporators include Thomas A. Coleman Homer Eads Frederick Terrell and John F Onion. The main office will be in Austin and T A Coleman will serve as president. The firm plans to write accident and casualty insurance and may grow to national activity.
Miss Mary Kenney 26 a teacher died after a short illness at a local hospital. Survived by her mother Mrs M W Kenney she came from Saltillo Mexico four months ago for burial in Caldwell Texas. Charles Fink 86 died at his home 222 Vargas Street with three brothers present. He came to San Antonio from Ironton Ohio three years ago and will be laid to rest in Ohio.
The Texas State Dental Association elected officers this morning with Abilene chosen as the 1912 convention city after Fort Worth contested the decision. New officers include H. M. Davison of Hubbard as president and Dr. J. G. Fife of Dallas as secretary treasurer. A grand banquet at the St. Anthony Hotel will close the convention tonight at 7:80.
The body of Maj. Geo. Pickett D A who died aboard the transport Logan after leaving Manila was brought to San Francisco. He died on the birth day of his eldest son. The Logan met the mother of Maj. Pickett and his two sons. the body will be sent to Washington for burial in Arlington Cemetery.
An advertisement offers a doctor’s prescription for nervous debility and loss of vigor. It claims to restore manhood without medicines and promises a free copy in a plain sealed envelope to anyone who writes to Dr. A. E. Robinson at 4725 Luck Build, Detroit. It notes many doctors would charge $3 to $5 for the service.
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