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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

12

Fort Worth Plans for 10000 Antis Rally in Coliseum

Fort Worth businessmen organize duties for an anti statewide prohibition rally in the Coliseum on June 6 with capacity for 8000 normally and 5000 extra chairs. Committees led by Paul Waples cover finance transport refreshments music and security as ice water stations line principal streets amid anticipated warm weather. The 1887 Fort Worth rally referenced recalls the event’s historic Texas significance just before an election.

Fort Worth Tex Fort Worn Coliseum Board of Trade Paul Waples F. T. Crittenden J. W. Mitchell Sam D. Triplett Arthur Goetz Bascom Dunn Jack Weeden R. O. MecCormack Clarence Ousley W. G. Newby H. E. Finney Louis J. Wortham W. B. Fitzhugh R. O. McCormack A. E. Goetz A. S. Goetz John P. King J. F. Shelton Texas

Recall Two Tacoma Commissioners In Recall Election

Two Tacoma city commissioners were recalled in a yesterday election after a period of fire over the commission form of government. Five men were elected just after the city adopted the system. two remain, three have been recalled alongside the mayor.

Tacoma Wash A. V. Fawcett W. W. Seymour

General Hamilton Tours Panama Canal Work

Major-General Sir Ian Hamilton and his staff inspected the Panama Canal zone calling the project one of the most remarkable undertakings by humankind. He arrived in the country with Lieut-Col. Herbert L. Reed and Major William Madocks, expressing high regard for the work.

Ian Hamilton G. Co. D Mediterranean Herbert L. Reed V. C William Madocks Hamilton Panama Canal Zone

Dent May Be Pardoned

Governor Colquitt grants a conditional pardon to W. J. Dent who obtained a fraudulent pardon for a life term prisoner during Joseph D. Sayers administration and was sent to the penitentiary to serve the unexpired term. Major Sayers interceded and the governor promised parole.

Austin Tex Colquitt W. J. Dent Joseph D. Sayers Major Sayers

Hotels Listed With Rates Along Broadway Area

A scanned hotel directory lists many New York properties with daily rates. Hotels including Sherman, Grenoble, Hermitage, Troquot, Longacre, Lo Marquis, Manhattan Square, Margaret, Woodward, Marseilles, New Amsterdam, Newton, Richmond, Somerset, St. Lorenz and others show rates from $1 to $2 per day, some with baths or suites, and notes on locations and features.

Sherman Square Broadway Grenoble 56Th ST 7Th Ave Hermitage Otel Ith Ave 44Th ST 5Th Ave LO Marquis East 31St St 76Th Street Hudson River Manhattan Square 77Th St Margaret Brooklyn Heights Thomas Toby Woodward Broadway 55Th St New York Marseilles Subway Express Station New Amsterdam 4Th Ave 218St Gt Newton 95Th St Riverside Drive Sta Richmond 46Th ST Somerset 47Th ST ST. Lorenz 72d St Lexington Avenue Central Park

Cruiser in sight of coal to get 1600 miles away

Cordova Alaska May 17 The US cruiser Buffalo lies with empty bunkers near a vast coal region unable to refuel. Government expected to send a collier from Puget Sound about 1600 miles away after Alaska fuel efforts failed. The ship sailed from San Francisco to set wireless stations in Alaska and coal access is blocked by private land claims on nearby Bering river fields.

Associated Press Cordova Alaska United States Buffalo Puget Sound Navy Yard San Francisco Bering River

Railroad timetable notes lines and destinations

A dense list of train numbers and routes from several lines including Union Station, S A & A P, G H & S A, G H & A Victoria Division, and Santa Fe. Times show arrivals and departures to the north, east, west, and various cities such as Dallas Fort Worth Houston Galveston Kerrville Waco Victoria Cuero and Laredo with mixed and local services. The fragments indicate a comprehensive timetable for multiple rail services with schedules throughout the day.

Houston Galveston Palestine Mexico Laredo Ccs Navees SOD M Union Station Dallas Fort Wgped TORE North Waco Austin Ft. Worth Mail and Express West Victoria Cuero Chick Santa Fe

nepotism law prompts action at Lockhart council

Lockhart Texas council meets to review nepotism law. Auditing committee member A J Storey and election official relations delay payments. Mayor Field related officials face holds on pay. City Marshal John Smith disqualified. salary dispute planned with attorney general. Treasurer M Q Flowers offers to serve without pay. Tax levy set at 1.05 dollars per 100 assessed value.

Lockhart Tex A. J. Storey Carter T. C. McDowell Field Paygent John Smith Shinn M. Q. Flowers

Dances At 90 As Grady Celebrates Birthday

Christopher Grady a retired politician and businessman in Hornell New York celebrated his 90th birthday by dancing a brisk waltz with his great granddaughter He had not danced in over sixty years yet kept perfect tempo and outpaced his eight gray haired children at the anniversary party The gathering included thirty four grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

Associated Press Hornell N. Y Christopher Grady

Portland High School Fire Destroys Building

Portland Oregon May 17 Fire gutted the city high school valued at over 100000 and damaged surrounding business district structures after flames began in the boiler room. The blaze quickly climbed four stories and breached the roof prompting a general alarm to guard adjacent property.

Associated Press Portland Ore

Hawaii Statehood Bid Moves Through Senate

A Hawaii admission petition from the Hawaiian legislature was referred to the territories committee, while the senate approved funding to build cavalry post barracks in Hawaii. In New York, suffrage leaders pledged $100,000 to push a state senate vote on woman's suffrage for the first time in over fifteen years.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Hawaii Senate Committee On Territories New York Albany State Senate

Hall's Texas Wonder Claim Cure for Kidney and Bladder Troubles

An old advertisement by Dr. E. W. Hall promotes Hall's Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, gravel, diabetes, neuralgia, and weak backs. It claims one bottle almost always cures and invites readers to write for testimonials. Sold by druggists from 2936 Olive St, St. Louis, Missouri.

Hall Texas Wonder E. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis

Monetary commission spending and salaries reported to Congress

The monetary commission spent 207130 dollars from June 5, 1908, to March 31, 1911, per figures to Congress by Secretary MacVeagh. Former Senator Teller and former Representative Bonynge each drew 15562 dollars, while former senators Burrows Flint Hale Taliaferro and Money drawing 562 dollars.

Washington Monetary Commission Congress Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh House Teller Representative Bonynge Colorado Burrows Michigan Flint California Hale Maine Taliaferro Florida Money Mississippi

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