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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1912

Page

8

Obituaries of George M White Mary Fox Rosa Baladez and John Klemma

Obituaries report the deaths of George M White 63 in Kendall Inn Boerne Tex at 8 p m and Mary Fox 70 in San Antonio Tex with services and burial details. Rosa Baladez 25 of Mexico died in local hospital with burial at San Fernando cemetery. John Klemma 50 native of Boerne died at home west Houston street. his body to be sent to Boerne for burial.

White George M. White Kendall Inn Boerne San Antonio Verick Middletown N. Y Shelley-Loring Undertaking ‘Company Dignowity Cemetery G. M. White Reagan Houston A. W. Houston John T. Fentiman J. E. Webb Charles Lukin P. H. Swearengin Charles Nelson A. B. Weakley Klemma John Klemma West Houston Street Tex Spofford Junction San Antonio Undertaking Company

Bridgeman Mrs Samuel J Bridgeman Dies After Illness

Mrs Samuel J Bridgeman aged 80 died at 3:65 yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs M E Clark’s home 323 Schley Avenue after several months illness. Surviving are one daughter Mrs M E Clark of this city and three sons F C Bridgeman Ardmore Oklahoma C L Bridgeman Royse City Texas and R L Bridgeman San Antonio Texas.

Presidential election returns received over private wire

Presidential election returns were received over a private wire at the Menger hotel Tuesday evening with a cordial welcome extended to all attendees.

Menger Hotel

Diamonds Stolen During Parade Entry. Suspect Arrested

Mrs W Cummings of South Alamo street watched a circus parade last Saturday when two diamond rings valued at 350 dollars were stolen from her home. Detectives Miller and Massey arrested Tim Austin on theft charges and the diamonds were recovered. A telegram from Dallas police says the prisoner is wanted there on a theft charge.

W. Cummings South Alamo Street Miller Massey Tim Austin Dallas

Madero in San Antonio Says He Goes to Houston for Drilling Machinery

Julio Madero brother of Mexico’s president arrives in San Antonio with Otto Winter to discuss drilling machinery for oil near Tampico. He denies buying arms, predicts peace soon as he notes revolts dwindling and meets with consul Manuel Esteva at the St. Anthony Hotel.

Julio Madero Francisco I. Madero Mexico Houston Otto Winter San Enrique Coac St. Anthony Winter Remington Arms Company Felix Diaz Vera Cruz General Diaz Supreme Court Republic Mr. Madero Manuel A. Esteva San Antonio

Fire destroys home of Christian Hasdorff in Keystone Park

Fire in Keystone Park on Santa Clara avenue destroys Christian Hasdorff residence. About $450 loss with no insurance. origin undetermined. Chief Wright and multiple fire companies fight blaze, saving much of a cottonseed hulls-filled boxcar nearby. car only slightly damaged and no water available.

Christian Hasdorff Santa Clara Avenue Keystone Park Wright Cincinnati Avenue

On to Baltimore Planned for Texas Ad Men

William Moore White, secretary of the San Antonio Advertisers' Association, will convene the On to Baltimore committee with ad club delegates from across Texas. They plan a special train to Baltimore for the National Advertisers' convention and discuss a Texas float and distinctive costumes for the Texans. The parade is anticipated as one of the greatest ever seen with advertising men from around the world.

William Moore White San Antonio Advertisers’ Association Baltimore White Advertisers Texas

Seek Ring Thieves Reported Stolen From Mrs Leek Home

Two rings including a diamond were stolen yesterday afternoon from Mrs W H Leek of 624 West Cypress Street. Police are investigating after two men delivered items bought in the city and left before the theft was noticed. Detectives are working to recover the jewelry.

W. H. Leek West Cypress Street

Maude Adams Arrives for Grand Theatre Peter Pan Run

Miss Maude Adams America's foremost actress arrived noon by special train for a Grand Theatre engagement of Peter Pan tonight and tomorrow. She and her maid went to the St Anthony to rest after a tiring journey. She remains guarded by a maid and manager to the public.

Suffering at Sea How Captains Borrowed Doctors Fail

Sailors on cargo steamers endure crowded bunks and unreliable care as captains decide illness without medical staff. Cases of malingering and neglect show serious outcomes like frostbite gangrene and amputations, while undermanned ships struggle to balance duty and health.

San Francisco Liverpool Port

Five escape from jail in Chicago headline

Five alleged safeblowers escaped from detective bureau cells at police headquarters. They used a chair to break locks and exited via a coal chute, aided by steam noise from a radiator masking the jailbreak.

Chicago Ill Detective Bureau Police

New Church For Smithville

Father O Gallagher of Bandera has been called to the Catholic church in Smithville and accepted. He will begin work at once and supervise the building of the new church. To Reach Cemeteries street cars cannot run to the cemetery due to track work on East Commerce Street.

Smithville Tex Father O'Gallagher Bandera East Commerce Street Southern Pacific

Election Returns At St Anthony Hotel Tonight

Presidential election returns to be announced as received in the cafe Dutch grill and main dining room of the St Anthony hotel Tuesday evening. Tables may be reserved after 6 p m. 25c A BIG 25c.

St. Anthony St. Anthony Hotel

Falls From Ladder Injures Oil Refiner

At about 9 o clock this morning R L Bencini superintendent of the Alamo Oil and Refining company fell from a ladder and broke his left arm and the thumb of his right hand. He was taken home at 209 City street and received medical attention. He rested easily in the afternoon. A new machine smaller than a typewriter seals stamps and counts letters at seven thousand an hour regardless of size or thickness.

R. L.bencini Alamo Oil & Refining Company

Real estate transfers list shows multiple 1911 1912 deeds

Property transfers record numerous quit claims and deeds to Acme Irrigation Co and others. Notable entries include Bless to Kerr for Lot 43 New City Block 2417 for 590 dollars and several 235.56 acre tracts. Other transfers cover Alamo Heights additions and city blocks with prices ranging from 10 to 10 000 dollars.

P. A. Bless W. B. Kerr New City Block George C. Stoker Acme _ Irrigation company T. P. Rodgers Acme Irrigation Company F. E. Wear R. B. McMasters George W. Watson S. H. Church R. C. Thurmond B. F. Pool Alamo Heights Company Elsie L. Dugosh Alamo Heights C. A. Baird H. C. Lane J. D. Autry G. A. C. Halff Willam L. Thomson D. Johnson Fifth Street M. Eatman H. Hi. Shelton E. L. Brown Frank &. Burt Alfred, Seidel Louis Seidel New City D. C Susie Dimmitt Effie Mirayless East Washington Place Julius E. Mugge Esabel Ramos Old City la Villa Guadalupe W. A. Windsor J. L. Evans San Antonio

Births Report From Local Families Named

A list of births records numerous local families with dates in November and October. The entries note each child’s gender and the parents’ names and street addresses in Laredo area locales.

American diet outpaces others in quality and variety

The average American consumes more high quality foods and a broader variety than citizens of any other nation. This reflects greater access to diverse cuisines and premium groceries shaping daily eating patterns.

Ada Giachetti Defies Law In Caruso Case Sentenced

Ada Giachetti, a singer formerly linked to Enrico Caruso, was sentenced to one year for manufacturing evidence in a damage suit against the tenor. She remains in Rio de Janeiro and will not serve the term while the penalty stands. Her accomplices, a chauffeur, a newspaper man, and a theatrical manager, must serve their sentences.

Ada Giachetti Enrico Caruso Rio Janiero South America Caruso

Athletics At Election Night Gym Programs Offer Entertainment

Election returns will be displayed via special wire at M C C A tonight along with athletic contests in the gym. Volleyball and basketball games feature the Business and Intermediates teams of the C A. Moving pictures will be shown between acts and refreshments will be provided by the Y M C A orchestra.

M. Cc. A Ness C. A Y. M. Orchestra

Young Wife Saved: Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy

Mrs. Benjamin H. Stansbery of Upper Sandusky Ohio describes severe fatigue headaches bladder trouble and sleep difficulties. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restored health after following advice from an advertisement and urges others to try the remedy.

Upper Sandusky Ohio Housekee Pinkham Benjamin H. Stansbery Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.ham

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Castor Ecine Pitohtr New York Bears the Centaur Company New York City South Alamo Fifth Avenue Fifty Fifth Street Central Park R. M. Haan Ad Men’s Mr. White Maude Adams THE Sige Sailor Riverside John Escalan Mike Manzella Manzella Gunter Hotel Carter Saall Washer’s Quality Shoe Shop Boyden’s D. L. Cruz Laredo Street A. Munoz N. Brazos Street J. Cardenas Brazos Comal Streets Charles Cohen Upson Street F. W. Klingemann Wyoming Street Alexander A. Brown Augusta Street Louis Baumel Pine Street F. M. Gembler Plum Street Rudolph Pfefferling W. Romana Street Porter Street Henry Lacey West Houston Street Blas Catalani North Leona Street Calletano Alvarado South Laredo Street Law Ada Giachetti and Cleveland Cheviots Chinchillas Oxfords Cravenettes Alamo Plaza Frank Bros
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