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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1912
Page
3
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Alfred G Vanderbilt and his wife Margaret Orson McKim arrive in New York aboard La Province for a short visit with Mrs Vanderbilt. They plan to stay until the national horse show, and discuss their six week old son Master Vanderbilt as the heir to vast fortunes. They say photographs were not brought as the baby is too young.
Three district judges were absent from the city to hunt game while court was not in session on Saturday. Judge J. L. Camp attended a morning hearing in chambers and planned to depart. Judges W. S. Anderson Arthur W. Seeligson and Claude V. Birkhead joined different parties for a hunting trip.
Prof. E A Miller assistant state entomologist from Austin arrived in San Antonio to inspect nurseries after a complaint about a harmful insect pest injurious to fruit trees. He will thoroughly investigate local nurseries and many imported trees to determine the scope of the issue.
To Mr and Mrs A Medrano on October 31 at 105 Guadalupe Street a boy. To Mr and Mrs L Mendez on November 2 at 216 South Santa Rosa Avenue a girl. To Mr and Mrs J Morales on October 29 at 606 Matamoras Street a boy.
Governor Wilson urged Monmouth County voters at rallies in Long Branch and Red Bank to back a Democratic legislature to “back him up” in Washington. He argued the state must be freed from special interests and emphasized cooperation, honesty, and reform as essential to his broader national push. The trip ended with Wilson returning to Princeton after a cold, 50 mile drive.
Superintendent Rubiola announced six brand new street sprinklers and two pneumatic flushers arrived from Studebaker via Jack W. Neal. Purchased to improve sanitation, the 6000 gallon tanks and mobile design will be deployed this week to cover wider areas and turn on any street.
Reports from the Turkish capital describe a surge of victory celebrating military successes as front dispatches reveal subordination and disorder among troops. In battles where Turkish forces fiercely resisted, Bulgarian losses were heavy and officers struggled to impose obedience.
SOFIA Bulgaria November 2 Deep restrained joy marks high political circles over the fall of the Turkish empire in Europe. Ministers discuss Allied army achievements, noting cost and effort with grave gratitude. A Bulgarian statesman says every soldier acted as a commander and vows to hold the field without outside interference.
Marco Bargna a native of Italy and longtime San Antonio merchant died yesterday afternoon at a local hospital at age 653. He resided in San Antonio 33 years and is survived by two sisters Julia and Rosa S Bargna in Italy a brother Charlie Bargna of Italy a nephew Ernest Broggi of San Antonio and a brother in law Pablo Broggi also of this city. He was a member of the Christ oforo Colombo society. Funeral at 4 pm today from Shelley Loring parlors then services at San Fernando Cathedral with interment in San Fernando Cemetery. Pallbearers named D Cappelletti Thomas Chinnitti C Miorelle Joseph Belner V Pizzini Louis Moglia.
Senator Dixon, head of the progressive party, released a statement asserting Roosevelt will win 297 electoral votes. The breakdown lists Wilson at 130 and 104 as doubtful, with Roosevelt carrying 266 needed to elect. States totaling for Roosevelt include California, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania among others.
To extend access for theatergoers the Grand adds a Wednesday matinee for Maude Adams in Peter Pan. All seats for two nights are sold amid strong demand. Matinee sales begin this morning after Adams initially refused two nights with a matinee.
Marco Bargna entered into rest Saturday afternoon November 2 1912 at 2 20 oclock in the fifty third year of his age. Friends are invited to attend the funeral this Sunday afternoon at 4 from Shelley Loring Undertaking Company parlors over Main avenue and Travis street. Services will be held in San Fernando Cathedral and interment will be in San Fernando cemetery.
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