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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1909

Page

3

DARrow row over supervision committee protest forms

United Press reports a rift within the Daughters of the American Revolution after Mrs Matthew Senlt, recently elected president, named two adherents to a supervision committee amid anti-McLean opposition. Protesters allege the committee includes nonmembers and seeks powers beyond the national board.

United Press Washington, D. C Matthew Senlt Daughters of the American Revolution Supervision Committee Haa McLean Boot Organi Beart

Autos Arrive for Ocean to Ocean Race in New York

United Press reports autos for the Ocean to Ocean Race are arriving in New York. Ten cars start on Friday with Mayor McClelland to fire a signal gun from President Taft. The Alaska-Vaokaw Pacific exposition at Seattle opens formally. Contenders expected to reach St Louis, race to be largely informal over about 6000 miles in 21 to 28 days.

United Pres New York M Automobiles Fesday McClelland Taft Seattle

Russians and Turks Battle in Azerbaijan Frontline

United Press dispatch from Tehran reports heavy fighting as Russian and Turkish troops clash in Azerbaijan. Russian commander arranges forces for possible further operations while residents near Purtsish region send delegations to demand Russian withdrawal.

United Press Teheran Russia Azerbaijan Provinen Igh Todlay Sieine Orempation Anyaner Ie Thole Urania

Navarro Street Preparations Begin for Opening and Bridge

Under guidance from Assistant City Engineer Paw Haast and Mher af the engineering department, surveying of the Lisaine convent property started for the Navarro Street opening and extension. Tenting of obstruction and site clearance will continue this week while bridge materials have already arrived for rapid construction. Water and Wail are reported to be staying at the BL Anthony hotel.

Maybe Callaghan Paw Haast Lisaine Navarra Street Hay

Colquitt Announces Candidacy for Governor

Special Dispatch from Austin May 20 states Colynith Jortay sent letters to Chiles BL Graves of Blue Ridge Collin County announcing his intention to run for governor. The missive confirms Colquitt’s candidacy plans amid Texas political chatter.

Austin Tex Colynith Jortay Ant Chiles Graves Blue Ridge Collin County

Publicity League Forms In San Antonio To Promote Growth

A healthily developing Publicity League in San Antonio, linked to the Business Men's Club, gains early momentum with 900 members after ten years and 400 in the women’s division. Professionals and private citizens join to support the league’s aims and benefit from its influence.

Wickerwake San Antonin Aini Thi Ant Geerehiry Aasistanta Rin Antonio Womniftes

Pullman Suit Is Transferred to District Court

Judge Wilcox ordered transfer of the Pullman company ouster case to the Fifty third district court. The move follows the defendant removing the entity in question, signaling the action may be dismissed.

Austin Vex Wilcox Fifty Third District Pullman Company Idefenlant Haa

Lambs Club Gambol a Great Success

United Press report from Chicago on May 24 notes Avenatus Thomas as bell sheep of the Lambs club tonight. The Lambs crosscoantry gambol featured playwrights and astras on stage in western cities. The event closed earning about 20,000 and projected net profits around 100,000, with figures reaching 104,000.

United Press Chicago Til Avenatus Thomas The Lambs Clah Crosscoantry Garmbal Thomas Cour

Schulenburg Minstrels Making a Hit in Texas Circuit

Schulenburg Minstrels gain notice as a new act heard around San Antonio. A touring group, led by Interlocutor Raymond Winfree and performers including Jao Cornelson, Jones, Fenton Cominison, Adel Richter, Victor Kessler, and the Cornelson sisters, drew crowds near Platonia and a Schulenburg audience hopes the show will boost local pride.

Schulenburg San Antonio Schuleuburg Houston Tovensa Light and Gazette Platonia Raymond Winfree Tratbo Jao Cornelson Jones Fenton Cominison Pianing Minx Adel Richter Victor Kessler Mistea Emmi Katie Cornelson Elsie Clara Oltors Hilla Wheling Plan Vaelkel Mice Prodorieh Lillian Jordan Mes

Local Assault Leaves Man With Facial Wound

Frederico Ashton of 322 South Laredo street was attacked at the corner of West Uom Minvee and San Sabastraeta at around 10 last night. A man struck him in the face with a razor, opening a cut from ear to mouth. Police took him to headquarters. Dr. Withota sewed the wound and Ashton was sent home.

Frederico Ashton South Laredo Street West Uomj Minvee San Sabastraeta Withota Ity Ashton

Woman in Vanderbilt Divorce Case Is Dead

A woman linked to the Alfred G Vanderbilt divorce case has died in London. The name mentioned by sources is Mary Agnes O'Brien or Antonia Ruiz, a former Cuban segregation attache in Washington, though attorneys refuse to provide details about the death or its connection to the divorce proceedings.

Vanderbilt United Press Mary Agnes O'Brien Cread Antonia AS “Ruiz Segation Washington Alfred G. Vanderbilt London

Street Car Strike Quiet in Evansville Tonight

United Press reports Evansville May 2. Street car strike remains unsettled with service halted at dusk to avoid trouble. Residents walk to parks and shops as authorities monitor tensions.

United Press Evansville

Jury Acquits Man in Murder Trial Near Hattiesburg

United Press reports Larrie Crosby and his 14 year old wife were found not guilty after a three day jury deliberation in the murder case of J. R. Musbane. The verdict drew cheers and the young wife was granted bond at 5000. Asher Richardson and a family from Asherton are listed in the Menigen register.

United Press Hattiesburg, Mins Larrie Crosby J. R. MuSbane Cherra Ee Asher Richardson Asherton The Menigen

City Tax Deadline Urges Immediate Payment

Tomorrow marks the final day for city tax payment with no extension. City Collector Ville mutin will keep the office open past midnight for taxpayers to settle dues. Deputies have issued many property tax receipts and daily collections average about $80,000. interest, penalties, and costs apply after tomorrow.

Ity Council Villemutin

One killed as ditch collapses near Fort Leavenworth

United Frese of Venworth Kansas May ter Gibbs from Little Rock aged 26 was crushed to death at Fort Leavenworth this afternoon and several others had narrow escapes when a ditch in which they were working caved in.

Lucy Mva Ami United Frese Venworth Kan Mayter Gibbs Little Rock Fort Leavenworth

Gard of Thanks Note to Friends and Helpers

The Alexander family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends Rev Hartmann the Switchmen's Union and the Light for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our son Herman Alexander and for the beautiful floral offerings. Rosa Alexander and family.

Hartmann Switchmen's Union Herman Alexander Rosa Alexander Anid

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