Community Playgroundsupport fund list of donors
A local appeal prints a donor roster for the Playground association in San Antonio. Contributions include Mothers' Congress thirty dollars, J F Carter five dollars, A Kronkosky five dollars, Fannin School five dollars, H M Lightfoot ten dollars, and many others. Checks are payable to the Playground association care of J P Ward box 91 Station A. Contributions to The Light will be forwarded.
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Playground Association
Mothers’ Congress
J. F. Carter
Chamber , of Commerce
W. da. Belles A
Kellar & Kellar
J.T. Woodhull
A. Kronkosky
Fannin School Mothon Cute
Theo
U. Bis Poon
Harry Hust
Dreytms
H. M. Lightfoot
San Antonio
the Playground Association
J. P. Ward
Station A
Grave Suban Situation Endangers American Lives
Reports indicate a grave Suban situation threatening American lives and property. Authorities urge caution as emergency measures are implemented to prevent harm and secure affected areas.
Rebels Not Controlled Government In Cuba Sparks Naval Move
Reports of danger to American lives and property in Cuba prompt the Navy to mobilize 700 marines to Guantanamo aboard the Prairie and hire 200 more to Philadelphia. State Department notes the insurrection’s strength unclear and fears intervention rumors while preparatory steps are taken for protection.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Guantanamo
State Department
Cuba
Gomez
Lement
Guananamo
Santiago
Expected surrender offer looms in Cuban relief drive
Havana reports indicate Generals Esonez and Ivonez may soon offer surrender terms to government forces. Government lines claim rapid progress in Anta Clara and Oriente as rebel bands vanish. Telegraph control limits dispatches. officials publish favorable messages only. Rebels burn cane fields as 700 enslaved laborers under General Estenez torch plantations in Santiago.
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Associated Press
Havana
Esonez
Ivonez
Orrender
Anta Clara
Oriente
Santiago
Cuba
Estenez
Esperansora
Sannta Rosa
Cervantes
Band of Rebels Attacked Near La Cubana
Soldiers attacked a band of rebels at La Cubana in Santiago Cuba. The clash ended with the insurgents dispersed after the assault on May 23.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Cuba
la Cubana
Burnett Reported to Kill Ranchman in Paducah Texas
Burk Burnett owner of the Four Six ranch is reported to have killed Farley Sayers a King county ranchman at noon in the washroom of the Goodwin hotel Paducah Texas Burnett treasurer of the Cattle Raisers association and home in Fort Worth.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Star-Telegram
Burk Burnett
Farley Sayers
King County
Paducah
Goodwin Hotel
Burnett
Cattle Raisers’ Association
Senate Finance Committee Adversely Reports Wool Tariff Bill
May 23 Washington The senate committee on finance authorized Senator Smoot to adverse report the house wool tariff bill and said Republicans would draft a substitute later. Heyburn objected that promising a revision implies GOP action before any decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Smoot
Utah
Heyburn
Earth Shocks Washington Seismograph Records
Seismograph readings at Georgetown University last night logged extreme shocks centered perhaps over 4000 miles away. Vibrations began 9 50 p m and ended 11 22 p m with peak intensity at 10 36 p m.
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Associated Press
Washington
Georgetown University
San Antonio Area Tonight Through Friday Fair
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for a fair pattern tonight and Friday. Temperatures will stay mild with light to moderate winds and no significant precipitation expected.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather snapshot for tourists across major cities
Observations at 8 am report temperatures from 54 to 74 across cities including St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee and New York. Winds range from 4 to 18 miles per hour with conditions mostly cloudy or fair and some rain in Washington.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Unfounded claim on AP wire carried by other papers
The statement asserting that day leased wires from the Associated Press into San Antonio are carried in full or in part by any newspaper besides the San Antonio Light is unfounded and baseless. The record shows no factual basis for such claims.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Basia
Playground Button Sale Boosts San Antonio Drive
San Antonio mothers and women organize a Saturday playground day drive to clear a $3000 debt on the park property. Proceeds from street button sales and business contributions support playgrounds, with a Plaza theater benefit event on Friday May 31 as part of the fundraising push.
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San Antonio
Texas
Plaza Theater
Lloyd Spencer
Local firms pledge sales or cash to playground debt
Committees work to raise funds for the playground debt with many businesses promising a portion of daily sales. Fischer's Drug Store, Dreiss Drug Company, Bexar Drug Company, Kalteyer's Drug Store, Guarantee Shoe Store, Ransom & Silsbee, Chris G. Dulling, Paul Poppe, J. F. Fentiman Trunk Factory will donate a share, and Household Furniture Company will give cash. Citizens are urged to contribute by mail or by phone to The Light.
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Dreiss Drug Company
Bexar Drug Company
Kalteyer's Drug Store
Guarantee Shoe Store
Ransom & Silsbee
Chris G. Dulling
Paul Poppe
J. F. Fentiman Trunk Factory
Household Furniture Company
Hamburg America Launches World’s Largest Passenger Vessel Imperator
The Hamburg America ship Imperator, the world’s largest passenger vessel, was launched in Hamburg with Emperor William as sponsor. The 52,000 ton liner features full life boat capacity for all aboard and continuous wireless service, reflecting Titanic lessons.
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Imperator
Hamburg
Emperor William
American Consul General Hill Dies in Paris Hotel Fall
Frank D. Hill United States Consul General to Minnesota was killed in Frankfort Germany after falling from a hotel staircase. He was found on the ground floor with a broken skull and authorities say giddiness caused the accident.
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Associated Press
Frankfort-On-The-Main
Germany
United States
Frank D. Hill
Minnesota
League Candidates Endorsed as Issues Discussed and Heard
A forum will discuss key issues as league endorses candidates and a lineup of speakers shares views. Panelists include community leaders and organization officials addressing policy impacts. Voter turnout and civic engagement are urged.
Citizens' League to Hold Large Meeting Against One Man Rule
The Citizens' league announces its first public meeting to adopt a ticket opposing the Callaghan ticket. It aims to be the largest political gathering in Bexar county and invites all opponents of one man rule to attend at Beethoven hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
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Citizens’ League
Callaghan
Bexar County
Beethoven Hall
Wright in Critical Condition Amid Typhoid Battle
Dayton May 23 Wilbur Wright remains with a fever around 104 degrees as physicians report a desperate chance in his fight against typhoid fever.
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Wright
WSS
Dayton
Wilbur
Light Want Ad Offers Fifteen Word Notice
Small classified notice states seventy five cents buys a Linout want ad of fifteen words for ten days including two Sundays. Ads may be telephoned with billing mailed later. One line reads A Light Want Ad Will Sell It Let It or Get It.
Citizens League To Host Evening Meeting On One Man Rule
Citizens gather at Beethoven hall at eight tonight to endorse and ratify a Citizens league ticket. A. H. Jones chairs with speakers including Frank C. Davis James R. Davis Judge John H. Clark Sheriff John W. Tobin Nat Lewis and others. Candidates may be endorsed and asked to respond. First formal meeting of the league sets the stage for a county campaign through July 27.
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A. H. Jones
Citizens’ League
Frank C. Davis
James R. Davis
John H. Clark
John W. Tobin
Nat Lewis
Bexar
Siamese Minister Arrives in Washington
Prince Traidos, newly appointed Siamese minister to the United States, presented his credentials to President Taft yesterday in Washington as diplomatic relations with Siam begin anew.
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Astiated
Washington
Prince Traidos
United States
Taft
Federal Attack Renewed Rebels Still Hold Position
At Bellano Mexico on May 23 General Huerta tried a flank movement behind the hills to the east but failed. The federal main column retired and the flank maneuver was checked. Federal fire was desultory.
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Huerta
Bellano
Mex
Rebels Hold Ground At Bellano In Mexican Front
Report from Bellano describes Gen. J. J. Campos known as Che Campos seizing two cannons and a machine gun from the federal left. Federal forces under Huerta battle Orozco's insurgents after two weeks of desert marching, advancing 114 miles north toward a contested mesa battlefield near Bellano with heavy shelling and renewed fighting.
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Bellano
Mex
J. J. Campos
Che” Campos
Mexico
Huerta
Orozco
Tarreon
Conejos
Orozco Directs Rebels at Bellano Front Amid Heavy Fighting
General Orozco leads his men from the front at Bellano as Federal forces bombard and attack the rebel line five miles long. Fire and heat hinder troops while rebels hold entrenched positions despite superior Federal artillery and repeated assaults.
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Bellano
Mex
Orozco
Asunsolo
Rebel Front Report Claims Orozco Victory at Bella No
May 23 report from Rebel Front says Gen. Pascual Orozco's rebel army repulsed government forces at Bella No. The account emphasizes rebel advantage and ongoing engagement with frontline positions described from the rebel perspective.
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Associated Press
Bellano
Pascual Orozco
Report on Five Hours of Battle With Insurrectos
Government troops under General H attacked the insurrectos yesterday. After five hours of fighting the general command was in retreat, with casualties and wounded left on the field. Levy and infantry fire ceased.
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Senate
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Mis
Eo Plan
Frankfort
League
Orozgo
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