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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
5
Berlin May 19 Professor Hans Delbruck criticizes the proposed arbitration treaty between England and the United States calling it diplomatic hypocrisy. He says the US seeks conquests including Mexico and uses a peace movement as a cover for greed and expansion.
Kansas farmer Jas. Pike bets on rain and seasonable weather to yield a bumper wheat crop. He stakes large sums yearly, totaling 175000 over five years, hoping 17 000 acres produce 25 to 30 bushels per acre.
The Union Pacific Southern Pacific system will cut the Overland Limited travel time between Chicago and San Francisco from 72 1/2 hours to 68 hours. Director J C Stubbs credits the schedule change to major upgrades including roadbed improvements electric block signals double tracking and better power and equipment, with the new timing taking effect May 28.
Peanuts have become scarce with farmers holding back, pushing quotations up from 3.5 to 4.5 cents a pound over the last month. Major markets include Norfolk Suffolk and Petersburg in Virginia and St Louis, with no new crop before August and dealers controlling the supply and timing.
The San Antonio council authorized Mayor Bryan Callaghan to hire expert engineers and accountants to examine the waterworks system and public utilities, with a $10,000 appropriation. The measure aimed to assess valuation, operations, and potential city ownership while other ordinances covered music bans at venues and election expenses.
City Hall echoed with triumph as officials praised decisive council actions yesterday. Jubilant workers credited Mayor for steady leadership and firm stance on key measures advancing city projects.
Surkamp Jr. says SA Water System supports city council’s resolution for investigation of the company ahead of a one year contract renewal. He notes higher districts need better pressure via sub pumping stations and doubts the city can or should build its own plant.
Mrs Lapsling recalls Uncle Seymour once known as a famous whip who enjoyed guiding ballyhoo coaches across the region. The remark hints at a colorful family history tied to showy public events.
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