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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1911

Page

9

To Honor Johnson's Memory in New York Meeting

On Memorial Day a tribute to late Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson will be held in New York at the Society for Ethereal Culture hall. Organizers include the Woman's National Single Tax league and the Manhattan Single Tax club with tributes from Henry George Jr. and others.

Johnson New York Tom L. Johnson The Society For Ethereal Culture Woman's National Single Tax League Manhattan Single Tax Club Cleveland Henry George Jr John de Witt Warner Lawson Purdy

Tramp Dies in Wreck on Local Trestle

An unidentified tramp was killed and two injured when a freight train on the St. Louis and San Francisco railway derailed through a weakened trestle near Cape Girardeau Missouri last night. Rescuers amputated the injured man’s right leg to move him from the debris before flames engulfed the wreck.

Tramp Cape Girardhau St. Louis and San Francisco Here

Conductor Union Reelects Officers in Jacksonville

The Order of Railway Conductors re elected the entire slate of last year's officers yesterday. Sessions conclude this afternoon. Seattle fights for the next convention with Chicago and Detroit as likely centers. Taft offered a summer White House on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga with golf grounds.

Jacksonville Fla Seattle Wash Chicago Detroi Taft Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Tenn Taft Lookout Mountain T. C. Thompson Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers’ Association Citizens

Village Saved as Forest Fire Threatens Hubbards Cove

A forest fire sparked by a locomotive at Hubbards Cove last night menaced the village of Hubbards Cove in Halifax N S May 24. The entire male population of the surrounding area joined in heroic efforts to save the village.

Halifax N. 8 Hubbards Cove

Lumber Blaze on Hudson Destroys Valued Goods

Fire on the Hudson River waterfront last night leveled about $100,000 worth of lumber and other property and heavily damaged the schooner John Caughlan moored at the yard. Firefighters from four nearby towns aided the local fire department in battling the blaze.

Tumber Dobbs N. Y Hudson River John Caughlan

Wood Guest Of Mexican Smelter Firm At Gunter

W. M. Wood connected with American Smelter Securities company at Aguascalientes Mexico is a guest at the Gunter today.

W. M. Wood American Smelter Securities Company Aguascalientes Mexico Gunter

Laredo Plans Special Train for Bankers Visit

Laredo Texas lines up a special train to entertain Texas Bankers association members who will visit next year as the convention meets in San Antonio. Roy Mimbashier and the Board of Trade push tentative plans including music promenades fiestas cockfights and possibly bullfights to showcase Laredo and Nuevo Laredo resources.

Laredo Tex Texas Bankers’ Association San Antonio Roy K. Mimbashier First State Bank and Trust Company of Nuevo Laredo Mexico

Dix Praises Bryan as Moral Force in Public Life

Albany May 24 Governor Dix introduced William Jennings Bryan to a large armory audience for his lecture on The Signs of the Times praising him as a moral and intellectual force. He noted Bryan’s central role in public life despite controversy and misrepresentation and said his later years bring vindication and lasting fame.

Dix Associated Press Albany N. Y William Jennings Bryan Armory

Church Assembly Opens in Washington D C

The fifty third annual session of the general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church opens in Washington D C with about 400 commissioners present from most states and mission fields in Egypt India and the Soudan. The opening session centers on the moderator election between Rev James R Logue of Buffalo and Rev J C Scouller of Philadelphia.

Associated Press Washington, D.C General Assembly United Presbyterian Church Union Egypt India The Soudan James D. Rankin James R. Logue D. D Buffalo, N. Y J. C. Scouller Philadelphia

Society Notes Highlight Local School Songs and Travel Plans

Miss Betty Matthews and Miss Catherine arch lead the society page with a roster of students performing Slumber Song to the Princess May Wake Wake Wake and a floral march by fifth grade girls. Fifth grade pupils sing Shepherd and a may pole dance by Miss Lytle’s group. Mrs R L Gohmert will depart June 5 for Nashville with Miss Ruth Hilliard joining in Houston June 1 and Mrs A Pickard continuing. Hilliard will visit relatives in Nashville before heading to North Carolina for summer.

R. L. Gohmert Washington Place Nashville Tenn Houston Ruth Hilliard A. Pickard Riverside Park Connie Youngblood Miss Burke Ione White Esther Pate Ruby Rody Beulah Smith Elizabeth Ragsdale Frank Bell Walter Comstock Allen Brown Joseph Sweet Jack Crann Herbert Bon

Dutch luncheon honors three Misses at St Anthony

Mrs. T. T. VanderHoeven hosts a Dutch luncheon at St Anthony at 1 30 with Misses Woodhull Lipscomb and Simpson named. Mrs. F. L. Lewis hosts card games at 8 at Locust street home. Bridge tournament 3 at Country club. St Marys hall commencement at Casino hall 8 30 p m.

T. T. VanderHoeven Ruth Lipscomb Josephine Woodhull Alice Simpson

San Antonio Country club hosts lively bridge whist tournament

Bridge whist draws card lovers as teams compete in a San Antonio Country club tournament with 2:30 team formations and 3:00 play in the reception suite. Teams will play until each entry faces every other, with a loving cup and engraved bowl to crown the champion. Tempting refreshments at 6. Frank Lewis serves as referee and score keeper.

San Antonio Frank Lewis A. P. Calhoun Roy Campbell Frank Lews Sam Bell W. B. Ross C. C. Janin John Herman Kampmann A. S. Gage

Pleasant alfresco reception for Travis Park ladies

The Philathea class hosted about two hundred ladies at Mrs. Louis Oge’s Washington street home yesterday afternoon. Guests were greeted by a long list of hostesses, lawn displays, string band music, and a salad and ice course finale. A future reunion dinner is planned for tomorrow.

Travis Park Methodist Church Alfresco Louis Oge Washington _ street Philathea J. C. Er Dillard Fant Mollie Miller Lillian May Ruth Hilliard Lillian Rogers Trappe Ruth Huffmeyer

Evening of Honor and Social Events Plus Comming Examinations

Mrs. John B. Martin hosts a 7 o’clock evening for Miss Bodien Martin returning from Boston. Ivy Peck of San Antonio plans a June 1 visit to Chattanooga. Mrs. E. P. Johnson hosts a 8 p m 500 party at Presnall with varied guests and decorations. Willard WCTU meets Wednesday at 3 pm with plans for campaign work. An elaborate dinner dance honors Fort Sam Houston officers at the Menger. Mrs. F. L. Lewis hosts a five hundred afternoon with prizes and refreshments at 405 East Locust. A St Marys hall program and diploma ceremony at Casino hall features choral pieces, poems, and diplomas for eight students.

John B. Martin Bodien Martin Boston Mass Miss Martin Willard Woman's Christian Temperance Union W. A. McDowell Texas Avenue Menger Fort Sam Houston Maneuver F. L. Lewis East Locust W. B. Pettus Perry S. Robertson Mesdames +y Scott J. A. Peebles J. M. Hamilton J. B. Brooks H. D. Elliott G. N. Cox W. D. McCarty Guy 5. McFarland F. L. Wilder Edward McClannahan D. W. Buhler H. Morris R. Maracheau J. W. Rogers B. P. Johnson W. E. Jackson G. W. Johnson G. W. Taylor Solon Stewart Sr Solon Stewart Jr Lloyd B. Birkhead Terrell Bartlett B. G. Barnes Arthur Storms Ed Tewes Rufus Lewis Claude Springall Misses Davis Celia Davis Hallie Pancoast Celia Pancoast

Beaubieu Memorial Staged at Faris Home

A four to six Thursday afternoon gathering at the Faris residence 220 Texas Avenue honors Mrs Maurice Beaubieu of Houston. Hostesses acknowledge guests with Mesdames McDaniel Harris Eldridge Duggan Vodiie Limberger Horner Milburn Loring and Hall assisting in receiving.

Eastern Star Faris Texas Avenue Hono Maurice Beaubieu Houson Mesdames McDaniel Harris Eldridge Duggan Vodiie Limberger Horner Milburn

Bishops Protest Separation Law in Lisbon Manifesto

A collective bishops protest in Lisbon condemns the separation law. The document unfolds in four sections titled injustice oppression spoliation and mockery and ends with a pledge of unity among bishops priests and faithful in loyalty to the country.

Lisbon

Alsace Lorraine Constitution Bill Passes Second Reading

BERLIN The Reichstag yesterday approved the second reading of the government bill providing a constitution for Alsace Lorraine. The delegates moved ahead on constitutional arrangements affecting the disputed region.

Berlin Reichstag Alsace-Lorraine

Aviator Killed In 200-Foot Fall At German Competition

In Strassburg Germany during an air race yesterday afternoon aviator Laemmlin plunged 200 feet and died. The accident halted the event and left officials investigating the cause of the fatal fall.

Strassburg Germany Laemmlin

Persian Finance Minister Quits Amid Dishonesty Allegations

TEHERAN Persian minister Muntasid Dou leha resigns as finance minister amid rumors of dishonesty. Official statements offer no further detail. The resignation comes amid political tension and scrutiny of government finances in Persia.

Teheran Persia Muntasid Douleha

Carnegie Hero Fund Established in Belgium

In Brussels, Belgian foreign minister M. Davignon announced in the chamber of deputies that Andrew Carnegie had established a hero fund for Belgium. The annual income is $11,500, following the model of the French hero fund.

Carnegie Hero Fund Belgium Brussels M. Davignon Chamber of Deputies Andrew Carnegie Hero Fund

Prince Sidi Jeassu Namely Named Abyssinian Heir

Advices from Addis Ababa report that the May 1 proclamation of Prince Sidi Jeassu, grandson of Emperor Menelik, as emperor was premature. He will act as chief of state until the emperor’s death.

Rome Addis Abeba Abyssinia Sidi Jeassu Menelik

Ladies Enjoy Kaffee Klatsch Outing at San Pedro Spring

The San Antonio Turn Verein Ladies Section spent a pleasant Tuesday afternoon at San Pedro spring. They played games in the early afternoon and followed with a tempting lunch.

San Antonio

Card Party Tomorrow at Turner Hall

Tonio Turn Verein to host its monthly card party at Turner Hall tomorrow at 4 o'clock with members and guests invited to join in games and social time.

The San Antonio Turn Verein Turner Hall

Mrs Joe Faris and Miss Ruth Harns Host SA Chapter Meeting

Mrs. Joe Faris and Miss Ruth Harns will be at home to members of the San Antonio chapter No. 3, Order. The notice invites members to visit and participate in the chapter activities at the host residence.

Joe Faris Ruth Harns San Antonio

Exposition Park Theater Offers Fresh Musical Show Tomorrow

Amusements note a complete bill change at Exposition park theater with the pes Musical Comedy company presenting another popular show. The venue draws large crowds aided by improved streetcar service and a loop completion enabling trailers. New concessions rise as Joy Whesi and other acts draw laughs and comfort areas expand.

Exposiion Park Pes Musical Comedy Company Traction Company Joy Whesi Exposition Park

Whistler Duo at the Royal Impresses with Bird Imitations

Kellar of Browning and Kellar performs remarkable bird imitations without aids. Miss Kellar accompanies, adding style and charm. The Aeroplane Girl features as a standout vaudeville specialty. Lucier and Ellsworth sing and dance, Swisher and Evans offer acrobatic dance, all highlighting a varied Royal bill.

Robil Lucier Ellsworth Swisher Evans

Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Malaria Fight

Advert provides Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria fighter with quinine and ton in a tasteless form. It claims safety for both adults and children and lists price as 50 cents per bottle.

GROVE

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