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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1911

Page

2

Mexico conditions prompt sisters to seek clemency

Friends plan to intercede for men in jail amid recent letters about Mexico’s safety for residence and investment. The note references ongoing discussions and hopes for improved conditions influencing decisions.

Mexico

Americans to be reimbursed by Mexico claims to be paid

The State Department says all Americans who suffered property loss or injury will receive reimbursement from Mexico. The article notes Yaapt has prepared but not submitted claims to allow time for Mexican government restructuring.

State Department Mexico Washington Ithed Yaapt Reed Wads Peames

Train Leaves Juarez for Chihuahua After Repairs

The first Juarez to Chihuahua train since rebels burned bridges resumes service. Peace restored, tracks repaired, and the route fully operational to Chihuahua. Passengers seek to assess damage to property and business from the revolution.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Republic

Lynching Reported After Viva Diaz Shout At Barstow

A Barstow report says a Mexican man shouted Viva Diaz during celebrations of Madero and was lynched by a mixed crowd of Americans and Mexicans. No arrests have been made.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex the Times Barstow Viva Diaz Madero

Madero Plans Eagle Pass Route for Pacification Tour

Francisco I. Madero Jr. announced he would depart Friday morning traveling via Eagle Pass on a regular train to C. P. Diaz later renamed Piedras Negras. He will be joined by family staff about 100 soldiers and a press corps while addressing key cities en route to ease unrest.

Associated Press Juarez Mexico Francisco I. Madero Jr Eagle Pass C. P. Diaz Senor Madero Piedras Negras General Diaz United States de Villiers Dunn Bernardo Reyes General Reyes Mexico City

Baptism Records Aid Mexican Voter Age Proof in Charter Election Case

Attorneys for contesting candidates used baptismal records from San Fernando cathedral to verify ages of Mexicans accused of illegal voting in the commission charter election. The resumed trial showed a courtroom crowded with witnesses, many non English speakers, as evidence mounts to support the Terrell election law claims.

Clinton Brown J. S. Kercheville San Fernando Commission

Vagrant Arrest Leads to Fine in Police Court

Judge Buckley fined Nassario Pedrassas known as Chiqueet fifteen dollars for vagrancy after arraignment. Prosecutor noted his gambling house absence. Pedrassas claimed he was gambling when called. Police reported he loitered near resorts in the trans San Pedro district. attorney argued he is not a true vagrant.

Pedrassas trans-San Pedro San Antonio

Mrs Streight Case Moved to Coryell for Trial

Coryell Waco Texas May 30 Judge Richard I Munro of the Fifty fourth district court transferred the case of Minnie Lee Streight convicted of murdering her husband at Mc Gregor and given a life sentence to Coryell county for trial Attorneys for Streight sought habeas corpus release from jail here but were denied by Judge Munro.

Associated Press Waco Tex Richard I. Nro Fifty-fourth District Court Minnie Lee Streight McGregor Coryell County Streight

Marriage License Issued to de la Rosa and Aldona

A county clerk issued a marriage license this morning to Jesus de la Rosa and Angelita Aldona signaling the start of their marriage.

Jesus de la Rosa Angelita Aldona

Crowning Speed King As Race Opens At Mile Course

The mobile association limited tire changes to pits after pre race drills. At 9 o'clock, drivers and mechanics prepared as Bob Burman in a Blitzen Benz led a parade of starters. Aitken led early, Wishart blew a tire, and Arthur Chevrolet first pit halted the Buick. Bruce-Brown led 100 miles with Mulford second and Tetzlaff third. Harroun moved to the front at 200 miles as the race unfolded.

Wagner Hardington Aitken National de Palma Simplex Wishart Mercedes Arthur Chevrolet Buick Arthur Greiner Chicago P. Dickson Greiner D. Bruce-Brown Fiat Ralph Mulford Lozier Ted Tetzlaff Tetzlaff Los Angeles Bruce-Brown Spencer Wishart Harry Grant Alco

Race of 1909 Indianapolis Mile Run Ends with Harroun Lead

At 250 miles Howard Fry and John Aitken escape serious harm as 11 cars withdraw. Ray Harroun leads in Marmon with a 3 lap margin at 350 miles, time 4 hours 44 minutes 14 seconds. Ralph Mulford and Joe Dawson follow in Lozier and Marmon respectively.

Howard Fry Mercer Bigelow Fry Wilcox National John Aitken Ray Harroun Ralph Mulford Lozier Joe Dawson Marmon

Tobacco Trust Prosecution Questions Raised After Supreme Court Ruling

The Justice Department weighs criminal actions against individual tobacco trust members after the Supreme Court ordered dissolution. Justice Harlan dissents in part as Chief Justice White paves the way for possible receivership if the trust fails to disintegrate within eight months. Key defendants include James B. Duke and United Cigar Stores with British linked companies also named as co operators.

Washington Tobacco Trust Supreme Court Department of Justice Wickersham Standard Oil Senate American Tobacco Company Supreme Court of the United States Justice Harlan White Standard Oil Company of New Jersey James B. Duke Imperial Tobacco Company British Trust British-American Tobacco Company Tobacco “Trusts United Cigar Stores Company

Tobacco decision won't curb factory output says American Tobacco

Richmond officials say the Supreme Court ruling in the tobacco case will not cut production. An American Tobacco official notes demand for cigars cigarettes chewing tobacco and snuff is rising, keeping the plants running at full capacity.

Richmond Supreme Court American Tobacco Company

Eighteen Dead in All from Burlington Wreck

Lincoln Nebraska May 30 eighteen persons are dead and two more will die as a result of the Burlington wreck near Indianola according to a special received by the Star today.

Lincoln, Neb Burlington Indianola The Star Today

Dr Sarah F Herdmann Osteopath Listing

Osteopath Dr Sarah F Herdmann, Gibbs building contact details note new residence phone 3055 blue.

Sarah F. Herdmann Gibbs Building

Morning games yield defensive but steady moments

In Philadelphia and Boston paths the teams posted low scoring innings with three runs in the final frame. Batteries were Moore Dooin Brown and Rariden in Philadelphia while Scanlon Berber and quard Wilson worked for Brooklyn and New York respectively. Umpires Rigler Finneran O'Day Brennan officiated the games played over ten innings in one venue and nine innings in another.

Philadelphia Boston Moore Dooin Brown Rariden Rigler Fin R. H. EB Brooklyn New York Scanlon Ber Eerquard Wilson O'Day An Brennan

Cincinnati Beats St. Louis In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

Cincinnati scores twice in the first, then holds St. Louis to four runs as Smith and McLean pair with Bresnahan for the battery. Salle and Bresnahan pitch for the losing side while umpires Jonnstone and Mason preside.

Morning game results from Chicago

St. Louis defeated Chicago 8 to 4 in nine innings with Petty and Clarke. Scott and Queen behind the plate. Umpires Dineen and O Loughlin.

St. Louis Chicago Petty Clarke Scott Oeeen Dineen O'Loughn

Batteries: Brocken and Blair versus Krause and Thomas

Umpires Egan and Connolly presided as New York and Philadelphia faced a rough contest. The line score shows mixed results with scattered runs and errors, reflecting a tense baseball game atmosphere.

New York Philadelphia Brocken Blair Krause Thomas Egan and Connolly

Seize Batteries Umpires Named In Ten Inning Game

Washington and Boston game details list Cicotte Carrigan Hughes and Ainsmith as battery pairings with umpires Perrine and Sheridan. The contest extended to ten innings and included line scores.

Boston Washington Cicotte Carrigan Hughes Ainsmith Perrine and Sheridan

Baseball game between Detroit and Cleveland with 8 to 7 score

Detroit and Cleveland played a tight game with Detroit scoring 8 and Cleveland 7. Summers Stonage Mitchell Land and umpires Mullens Evans were noted in the box score.

R. H Detroit Cleveland Summers Stonage Mitchell Land Mullens Evans

Maraschino Chocolate Creams Highlighted at Rosenthal’s

A甜 depicting Maraschino Chocolate Creams praised as a refined gift to please women and a bold choice for men to impress “Her.” The ad notes availability at Rosenthal's, located at 514% and 400 East Houston.

Express Rosenthal’s East Houston

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