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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
2
Rumors claim Mayor Callaghan plans to upend roughly thirty five police positions in a city council driven reorganization. The mayor may deny or confirm nominations while the council must approve. Police Chief Newnam remains hopeful his department will survive the shakeup intact.
In Queensboro Union Course New York at dawn Mrs Catherine Pelieger stood neck deep in a posthole to stop an electric light pole from being erected. Her mother Mrs Peter Schlereth had already occupied the hole since 7:30 the previous morning, after a permit allowed the pole. Laborers waited nearby to plant the pole but the pair kept their vigil through the night.
Special to The Light. Gonzales Texas May 26 Officers arrested Willie Ezell a 25 year old Negro and jailed him on two burglary charges tied to recent break ins at H Gurinsky dry goods and Hoskins Mercantile Co About 100 dollars worth of goods were recovered and identified.
Flatonia Texas on May 26 reports August Windmeyer completed the school census showing 217 students enrolled. This marks a small rise over prior years.
Advice urging sparing, well cooked food after forty, ample outdoor exposure, and ample fresh air. It recommends drinking a tablespoon of Duffy's pure malt whiskey in milk or water before meals and at night to improve health and brighten outlook.
General Bullis is honored posthumously for long service in Texas and the Southwest. The record notes his actions against multiple tribes near Saragossa in Mexico and in the Burro Mountains, with promotions to major paymaster and brigadier general, and retirement by personal request.
The San Antonio Real Estate Exchange boards meet at 12 30 aiding a committee led by H C King to study proposed division headquarters at New York Chicago and San Francisco. Local and other city exchanges oppose the plan and may unite to defeat the bill with coordinated action. Attendees include B F Nicholson R H Wester R G Callahan and others.
Citizens fled Matamoros to Brownsville amid rumors of nighttime attacks. Guards maintained heavy protection at the customs ferry and international bridge while authorities relayed a message from Francisco I. Madero seeking a cessation of hostilities.
Diaz resigns as president amid revolt as Alfredo Robles Dominguez tightens control of the federal district and de la Barra becomes provisional president. Limantour turns over 60.4 million in gold as Madero prepares to assume power. Streets fill with jubilant crowds while Corral resigns as vice president.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood cleansing tonic to restore strength after grip illness. A testimonial from Mrs. F R Boyd of Minneapolis claims improved appetite, color, and vitality after using the pills. The drug is marketed by Dr Williams Medicine Co with a booklet offered free.
May 25 Diaz, a key modern Mexican figure, rose from Oaxaca inn keeper's son to priest lawyer soldier general and president. He led revolts against Santa Ana Juarez and Lerdo, endured exile and capture, and in time rebuilt order modernized the country and expanded state power amid fierce opposition.
A. L. Scudder, Galveston businessman, reports near San Luis Potosi that both federals and insurrectos disregard the armistice. He notes preparations for battle as he travels from Laredo toward Mexico City and a marooned train due to disrupted traffic.
Francisco I Madero Jr reads dispatches from Mexico City about Diaz resignation and comments on Diaz letter he cannot fully agree with. He praises Benor de la Barra for not seeking election and notes ongoing messages about Congress session and elections. Plans for a capital journey begin with departure expected Monday.
General Pryce shifts his forge from Tia Juana to block Col. Mayot’s eighth battalion post Mexicali. Fifteen scouts sent to Lobato Wednesday amid orders for fifty hillsiders to move eastward. Marron Valle reports a fight between opposing forces, unverified.
The steamship City of Tampico arrived from Vera Cruz carrying 32 passengers many of whom fled Mexico due to the insurrection and ongoing cannon fire. The arrival underscores a refugee outflow amid unrest in the region.
A comic dialogue notes old fixtures causing trouble this fall and a plan to wire for electric lights. The patient seeks relief from gas issues as the doctor suggests updating in a neighboring room.
The St. Louis Republic describes Dr. J. Harvey Moore as an eminent oculist with a record of restoring sight to the hopelessly blind. The article touts his cure for optic nerve disease, trachoma, and cross eyes, claims twenty years in practice, and notes a free demonstration at Suite 204 Gunter Office Building corner Houston and St Marys Streets.
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