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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
11
A columnist notes that many husbands return home to find wives exhausted from overwork and social strain. The piece discusses a common domestic problem and implies a need for remedy or support.
A health official explains San Antonio has far fewer flies than other cities due to garbage disposal. Cans collect flies, which hitch rides on the garbage wagon. By the time it reaches the dump the load is burned, killing larvae and preventing hatchings, reducing the fly population.
In a bold move the city ships garbage in covered wagons to keep flies away. Open wagon disposal previously spread flies until the new method removes the waste from town, ending the nuisance.
M. N. George of Irondale Alabama reports long standing kidney trouble improved within three days after using Foley Kidney Remedy. He states back pain eased kidney action cleared and he now recommends the product.
Foley Kidney Pills are described as healing, strengthening, antiseptic and tonic with quick action. Mentioned by Behles and Boelhauwe architects located at 228 West Commerce Street.
London May 18 The gala performance of Bulwer-Lytton's Money at Drury Lane honored the German emperor with a star cast. King and queen and imperial guests dined at Buckingham Palace then watched a festively lit show with a bespoke drop curtain by John Seymour Lucas.
A noon telephone from Leon Springs delayed all boxing contests at the post gym tonight to next Thursday. Professor Sixsmith, who runs the bouts, said Kelly could not appear tonight and efforts to secure substitutes failed. Future plans may pair Kelly and Darshevski for the star bout next Thursday.
Professor H. T. Barnes of McGill reports to the Canadian government that modest channel improvements could enable year round navigation to Montreal. He says current river conditions are not commercially navigable with icebreakers, but gradual works could provide a safe winter port as trade grows and the west opens.
Chicago public schools superintendent Ella Plagg Young announced a truce in the battle against Greek letter societies in high schools. After Hyde Park High expelled 26 students for frats membership, the board paused the drive until September 1 to protect graduations, with Young defending the students as merely kids fighting for their beliefs.
Reports say Police Commissioner Gropsey faces removal after a civil service board letter to Mayor Gaynor accusing him of violating civil service rules. Names suggested as possible successors include former police chief John McCullough, secret service lieutenant William Flynn, and ex-commissioner William McAdoo.
Rudy Copeland a prominent New Orleans businessman was arraigned for participating in a shooting in a crowded residence area. He was released on a $10 fine after stating a young woman relative was involved and he would reveal her name only in court. Joseph Koery, badly beaten, posted $500 bond and claimed Koery fired first.
In Macon Méon Charleston defeated 3 to 1. Albany beat Columbia 4 to 1. Jacksonville defeated Savannah 8 to 3. Columbus beat Augusta 4 to 2.
Mrs William H Taft the president's wife left New York for Washington this morning at 10 08 accompanied by Dr Evan H Evans a trained nurse and Major Butt the president's military aide The car traveled in a private car after her illness last Saturday (AP)
Frank Schulte, Cubs outfielder, continues his power surge as he hits multiple homers in both last fall and this spring. He already tallies two homers in the first five games this season, hinting at tying the Buck Freeman record for most homers in a short span.
San Antonio aggregation defeated Floresville 7 to 4 after a train time limit in Floresville. O Chambers stole six bases and collected three hits including a three bagger and a two bagger. Floresville rallied late but could not erase the early lead as Hawkins and Broad beat Weston and Fore.
Billy Papke and Jim Sullivan have signed for a twenty round world championship fight in London on June 26. The bout carries a $10,000 prize plus a side bet, with Corri named as referee.
The L. A. Hardware baseball team will hold a meeting at 240 West Commerce Street to elect a new captain. All players are requested to be on hand at 8 o'clock.
The piece quarrels over which Japanese university, Keio or Waseda, yields superior baseball. It notes Keio as Japan’s top team with a strong record against Wisconsin and Chicago, hints at a possible Keio versus Waseda exhibition, and recalls a past Mikado ban on intercollegiate games after chaotic bouts.
President Jea W. Hamilton of Tufts College told Universalist delegates in Lynn Massachusetts that ministers must study world affairs to discuss religion intelligently. He added that a minister is judged by his work and must deliver results or quit, noting ministry is a practical, businesslike calling.
May 18 in Chicago the board of education approved a five member committee to draft an organization plan for a national anthem project. The plan would collect one cent from each public school pupil to fund a nationwide contest to select and promote a national anthem. Half of the funds would benefit aquaperitory efforts.
The amount money will be awarded to local contest winners and the balance to the grand prize winner. All contestants must be United States citizens.
King defeated Erckel 67 to 60 in a billiards tourney at Alexander's parlors with a 15 point handicap. Erckel trailed by 8 at the end. Tonight Harry Pinnick faces Jack Fraser who will give Pinnick an 8 point handicap. Theo Arizt's orchestra provides entertainment. Both phones available.
Dorothy Campbell of America beat Mrs. Co M Martin of Tavistock 7 up and 6 to play in the fourth round at Port Rush Ireland. She joins eight players remaining to contest the fifth round.
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