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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1911
Page
2
The Vatican released an encyclical by Pope Pius condemning Portugal's government for expelling religious orders, banning church holidays and teaching, introducing divorce, and detaching the church from Rome. It denounces the law as tyrannical and harmful to Catholic liberties.
Germany expressed willingness to negotiate a general arbitration treaty with the United States. Count Von Bernstorff conveyed the offer to Secretary Knox and requested a copy of the U S basic proposition, with the draft terms already in Britain and France.
Children were the focus of a Children's Day program at Travis Park Methodist Church replacing the morning service. The event featured a full Sunday school program with recitations songs prayers and a closing address by Rev W A Godbey plus a joint service involving the Baracas and Philathea classes and the intermediate department.
Aldermen press Mayor Callaghan over a proposed budget after a tense exchange. They demand a sixty day plan and cost estimates, while the mayor insists on following the law and defers to the city attorney on timing and scope.
A network led by Boer veteran General Villjoen and conspirators including Dunn De Villiers and Orozco planned to desert Madero and seize power in Coahuila and Mexico City. Dunn was arrested in Monterey after a cipher telegram chain and money was allegedly offered to fund the plot. Madero said the scheme aimed to overthrow his government and he would curb similar efforts.
The Associated Charities will arrest a man near fifty for neglect and cruelty to his wife and four children. The mother is exhausted and has supported the family for years. A 16 year old daughter recently married but the husband cannot bear both households, and the charity plans to act after years of assistance. The father is described as lazy but healthy and has no other bad habits.
Advertises a furnished six room home with hall bath screened porch galleries lawn garden and chicken keeping for 25 dollars monthly to desirable tenants. Also lists additional furnished homes 20 to 50 dollars and unfurnished 10 dollars and up. Call between 10 and 12 at Nos. 201 204 Gunter building.
A desert city witnessed a plot to desert a leader and start a punter revolution. As the conspiracy deepened, authorities moved to arrest key suspects.
Mormon settlers in Chihuahua Mexico plan to press claims exceeding one million dollars against the Mexican government for damages suffered during the recent revolution. Jos Smith of Salt Lake City says, if settlements fail, the group will appeal to Washington authorities. He claims rebels confiscated property and left notes, with promises to repay, and threatens U.S. intervention to secure payment.
In Santiago a public meeting demanded the forcible expulsion of all Peruvians from the Chilean capital after a clash between Peruvians and Chileans in Iquique. A Peruvian club was attacked and the flag burned, troops were needed, and the Peruvian consul resigned seeking U.S. protection for Peruvians.
A 12-year-old girl Hattie Schwab was fatally struck in front of Hot Wells bath house. Tom Sullivan, the chauffeur, faces negligent homicide charges after the Sunday afternoon accident. The judge will likely hold a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
Mor ris Landa Abrahams 26 dies at 515 River Avenue after two weeks in city from Washington. He served as assistant chief inspector for canal commission and studied at Hogsett, A&M College of Texas, and Cornell. Services at Tempel Bethel and interment in Beth-El cemetery mausoleum follow. Libbie Bessie Libbie 26 dies at Alton hotel after carbolic acid intake. survived by parents M L Lankford of Denison and daughter Dorothy. divorced husband in Dallas. Joe Edwards prominent Sayers farmer dies suddenly in his home. cause unknown. Dov Yor Martin of Lavernia referenced.
J O Merchant charged with killing Davis A Neal on March 2, 1911, wins a continuance as his attorney argues self defense. Witness Mrs F J Lehnert, main defense witness, is missing. Neal was shot at Market street fire station and died next day. Bail set at 3000 dollars. case to return next term.
The children of Christina Poesmans express heartfelt thanks for the beautiful flowers and kind expressions received at their mother’s funeral. They appreciate every act of kindness from friends.
The report notes the death of a son of farmer W. J. Edwards of Sayers, leaving a wife and four children plus kin. R L Edwards, US commissioner and brother, left San Antonio for Sayers. J J Hay is identified as four months old, child of Mr. and Mrs. Hay, who died Sunday at 1 PM on Blanco road. Burial prep by Sloan & Hagg and interment at Atascosa County location.
A Hot Wells car traveling toward town struck a wagon drawn by a mule on Garden street around 8 last night. The car was badly damaged but the driver escaped injury by leaping from the seat. The mule became stubborn and halted on the track, causing the collision.
San Antonio resident L. J. Diegel says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved lumbago after other remedies failed. He explains kidney pain can signal urinary trouble and urges others suffering from bambago to try the product. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
This week only Panamas Shaping in La Turina cigars offer four for a quarter or $3 per box of 50. A special value for discriminating smokers, offered at Rosenthal's 5144 and 400 East Houston.
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