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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1912

Page

3

Roosevelt Attacks Four New York Lawyers in Madison Square Rally

Roosevelt denounced Bill Milburn Guthrie Mil an and Marshall as coun sel for the people as he responded to their Madison Square Garden reply. He insisted he will vote and criticized court decisions in New York. Attorneys issued a joint statement defending the courts and clarifying law.

Oyster Bay N. Y Nator Billu Root John C. Milan William D. Guthrie Louis Arshall New York Roosevelt Madin Square Garden Messrsot Milburn Guthrie Marall Jonel Roosevelt Rerks United Ohio Gqamore Hill

Roosevelt House Sees Returns In Calm Election Day

Colonel Roosevelt spent the day much like any other as returns came in quietly from polling. The former president carried himself with habitual composure while officials tabulated the results.

Roosevelt

Johnson in New York Predicts Taft Won't Win Any Electors

Governor Johnson, progressive vice presidential candidate, arrives in New York from Springfield and plans California travel. He aims to visit Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and will return for election returns at progressive national headquarters. He predicts Taft will receive no electoral votes tomorrow.

New York Johnson Springfield Mass California Oyster Bay Roosevelt Progressive National Taft

Suicide claims life of Bud West of West ranch

Bud West, 31, a member of a leading Southwest Texas family, shot himself in Corpus Christi. He valued his estate at over 300000 dollars and owned a share of the West ranch near Refugio. He leaves a widow, father, mother, and five brothers. burial set for Refugio.

Corpus Christi Tex Bud” West Texas West West Ranch Refugio

Prohibition Leader John Russell Dies in Detroit

John Russell founder of the Prohibition Party and longtime Methodist preacher in the Detroit conference has died at his daughter’s home. Born in Saneros County New York he led temperance groups including the Sons of Temperance and the Good Templars, twice led the World Good Templars and presided at their first England session.

Detroit Mich John Russell Prohibition Party Sanereros County New York Russell Sons of Temperance The Good Templars Order of Good Templars of Order England

Continental Lumber expands stock to five hundred thousand

The secretary of state's department has approved an amendment to Continental Lumber Company of Houston increasing capital stock from 300000 to 500000. The company, which has recently acquired several lumber firms in Texas, is described as the largest pine lumber concern in the world. The amendment is signed by L. Davidson, J. P. Carter and G. M. Seaman.

Austin Tex Secretary of State’s Department Continental Lumber Company of Houston L. Davidson J. P. Carter G. M. Seaman

Drinking Water Under Go On Test In Texas

Pure Food Commissioner J S Abbott begins exhaustive bacteriological tests on packaged drinking water from wells and springs across Texas. Over 100 samples collected for analysis to determine presence of bacteria.

Austin Tex Pure Food J. S. Abbott Abbott

Prediction of world suffrage by Carrie Chapman Catt

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the International Woman's Suffrage alliance, arrived from the Orient and predicted that votes for women will spread globally. She cited women voting in parts of China and Burmah, noted Persia's strong move toward equal suffrage, and forecast a Persian delegate at the next congress, with Africa Java Sumatra and the Philippines showing the trend.

San Francisco Carrie Chapman Catt International Woman's Suffrage Alliance Orient China Burmah Persia Alliance Africa Java Sumatra Philippines

Nashville reservoir wall fails at Fort Casino site

The city reservoir in Nashville broke its wall early today on the former Fort Casino site, a defense from the Union occupation. The massive stone structure cost $365,000 to build and was completed August 24, 1889 after three years of work amid ongoing seepage since construction.

Nashville Tenn Fort Casino

Governor Receives $450 More for Wilson Marshall Fund

The governor collects an additional 450 from state donors for the Wilson Marshall campaign, on top of about 8500 already received and sent. He will forward the new contribution to Henry Morgenthau when he returns from Terrell where he votes today.

Austin Tex Wilson-Marshall Henry Morganthau Terrell

Ballots Missing in Spartanburg Election Rush

In Spartanburg South Carolina on November 5 ballots for today’s election were found destroyed or concealed. Chairman John G Evans of the state democratic executive committee ordered an investigation but no reason was found. Other ballots were rushed to the polling places to ensure voting.

Spartanburg 8. C John G. Evans State Democratic Executive Committee

Jurors Waive Rights to Vote in Lawrence Strike Case

Jurors in the Ettor Giovanitti and Caruso murder trial waived their right to vote today and remained in court. Attorneys brought a group of children mill workers and strike committee members to testify, during the Lawrence strike proceedings in Salem.

Salem Mass Joseph J. Ettor Arturo Giovannitti Joseph Caruso Anna Lopizzo Lawrence

Louise Lindloff Convicted of Murder in Son Poisoning Case

Chicago jury found Mrs Louise A Lindloff a spiritualist and crystal gazer guilty of murder for poisoning her 15 year old son Arthur. Judge Windes fixed her sentence at 25 years in the penitentiary.

Chicago Louise A. Lindloff

Waco Hosts Cotton Palace Trades Display Parade

Waco day at the Cotton Palace follows a morning forecast of rain. If weather holds, a large trades display parade is planned for 2 p.m. with business houses closing at noon.

Waco Tex Cotton Palace

School Bonds Approved in Hillsboro Issue

The attorney general's department has approved a $40,000 Hillsboro grammar school bond issue. The bonds carry 5 percent interest, mature in forty years with an option of twenty years.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department City of Hillsboro Grammar

Austrian Aviator Killed in Goerz Air Dome Collapse

An Austrian military airman died this morning after a fall from a considerable height at the Goerz army aerodome when one wing collapsed. He succumbed shortly after the accident.

Vienna Army Aerdome Goerz

Reward Offered for Assault on Streetcar Conductor

One hundred dollars reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of one or both of the suspects described as Negroes who assaulted a street car conductor on the Tobin Hill line at Locust street and McCullough avenue around 10 p.m. Thursday October 31. SAN ANTONIO TRACTION CO.

Tobin Hill Locust Street McCullough Avenue SAN Antonio Traction CO

Starving family sought aid for dying husband

Mrs. Sadie Haley of the Associated Charities reported a family on Brooks Street near collapse. A tubercular father, his wife and two young children sleep in a single bed, after moving from Missouri a month ago with almost nothing. The wife earned washing laundry but now cannot find work. Donations of money and comforts are requested to help the sick man.

Sadie Haley Associated Charities Yesteray Haley Brooks Street Missouri Mexico Town

Fourth Ward Leads In City Permit Totals For October

City Building Inspector Emmett T. Jackson reports 358 permits issued in October with an estimated value of 221 245. Frame dwellings account for 100 725 of the value while brick business houses total 48 500. Fourth Ward tops with 48 779. seventh ward close behind at 46 771.

Emmett T. Jackson Jones

Postal Receipts Show Jump Over Prior Year

October receipts totaled 28 0 dollars, up four percent from the previous year’s 26397 49. Officials note record volumes due to high local mailings and a surge in stamp sales. Substation at Sam Houston reported substantial business, elevating the post office to a high position in annual figures.

Sam Houston

Election Returns at the St. Anthony Hotel Tonight

Presidential election results will be announced as received at the St Anthony Hotel in a Dutch grill and main dining room tonight. Tables may be available after 6 o clock p m.

Menger Hotel St. Anthony Hotel St. Anthony Roenday

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