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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1911

Page

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Madero Inaugurated President of Mexico Amid Brief Ceremony

Francisco I Madero was inaugurated president of Mexico succeeding De la Barra after Diaz era. The simple ceremony before congress occurred at 11 o'clock in the chamber of deputies with galleries crowded. Vice President Jose Pino Suarez inauguration postponed to an undetermined date.

Associated Press City OF Mexico Francisco Madero President de la Barra Porfirio Diaz Congress Chamber of Deputies Jose M. Pino Suarez

Veterans and Realty Men Open Fair With Parade and Speeches

The San Antonio fair opens with a morning parade and ceremonies as Army veterans and the Oman’s Relief Corps lead a program in the auditorium. Women’s Relief Corps babies contest and realty men from major Texas cities attend meetings. Confederate veterans day follows with speakers reviewing real estate growth and Texas prosperity.

Bf Army Veterans Relief Corps 2Nd Army of the Republic Women’s Relief Corps Grand Army of the Red San Antonio Woman’s Department US State Realty Association Abstractors’ Association Auditor Texas

Pemberton Rote of San Antonio Wins First Prize

The baby show judged by Secretary Vayiie Fair Association officials featured mothers and infants from cities miles apart. Judges included Kessler from Tampico Mexico, Winona Minn, and A D Hebi New Braunfels. Winners by age group included Cynthia Pemberton and Cel yn Schulze, with others named from city residents.

Vayiie Fair Association San Antonio Kessler Meixitf Coast Agricultural Exhibition Tampico Mex Winona Minn Ethe Cavanaugh City Lucille Bordaman Wessie Palmer

American cruiser ordered to Tripoli forthwith

A wireless message to Commander Benton C. Becker orders the American cruiser Chester to proceed to Tripoli immediately from Malta on the directive.

Tripoli Chester Associated Press Malta Benton C. Becker

Women Poker Players Defy Police Captain in Chicago

In Chicago on November 6, women in North Side homes held poker games defying police captain W. W. Cudmore who had banned gatherings amid gambling law disputes. Detectives warned players, and the captain pledged raids and arrests to end the high-stakes games causing financial strain on husbands.

Associated Press Chicago W. W. Cudmore North Side Cudmore

New Island Rises Suddenly in Ocean Near Trinidad

An island has risen from the sea in the Serpent's Mouth strait between Trinidad and the Venezuelan coast. The discovery followed an extraordinary sea commotion with huge columns of flames and smoke bursting from the water.

Associated Press Port OF Spain

Judge Refuses to Hear Maury Motion on Murder Waivers

In Houston on November 6 District Attorney Maury urged Judge Robinson to waive first degree murder in about eighteen cases to avoid special centres. The judge refused to entertain the motion or hear Maury argue, ending the attempt.

Associated Press Houston Tex Maury Robinson Criminal District Court

Local Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Local forecast for San Antonio and surrounding area calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with no precipitation expected. Temperatures are not specified in the readable text.

San Antonio Vicinity

Weather outlook for tourists across major cities

At 8 a m temperatures range from 42 in Milwaukee to 86 in St Paul with clouds and rain possible. Winds vary from four to twenty two miles per hour, with rain expected tonight and Tuesday and a colder trend developing in most cities.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee ST. Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington

Day leased wire carried by other papers unfounded claim

Statement denies any claim that the Associated Press wire service into San Antonio is fully or partially carried by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light. The note emphasizes no basis in fact exists for such assertions.

Associated Press San Antonio

New York Actor Neal McCay Shot by Houston Detective

Neal McCay the lead in Madame Sherry was shot by Houston Detective Freeman Hill after a confrontation on the street. He is hospitalized and may lose a leg, with doctors unsure if amputation is needed. A full investigation is underway into the incident and McCay’s condition.

Houston Associated Press Tex Neal McCay New York Edward Sherry Madame Sherry Freeman Hill McCay

Ryan Seen as Likely Candidate for Mayor if Callaghan Drops Out

City attorney Joseph Ryan is viewed by close associates as the strongest successor if Mayor Callaghan declines to run in 1915. Reports say Callaghan has not decided on re election and health concerns may push him to withdraw. Ryan would head the administration ticket should the incumbent exit.

Joseph Ryan Calaghan Callaghan Shook Ryan

Horne to Run Amrhein Zoo At San Pedro Park

I 8 Horne has taken ownership of the Amrhein zoo at San Pedro park and asks city council to allow it to stay at the present site with a gate fee covering expenses. He plans to donate the zoo and most animals to the city after five years. He denies moving animals to Kansas City and aims to expand the collection as part of Homeanton Arena’s international circus network.

San Antonio Anton Arena Company

San Pedro park zoo bid advances with city sale plan

Mr. Korne proposes keeping the zoo at San Pedro park with a self sustaining admission fee and tearing down 700 buildings to rebuild. animals would be maintained and a five year reversion to the city. If not, Brackenridge park or Hot Wells were offered as relocation options while not shipping animals to Kansas City.

Korne Callaghan San Pedro Park Kansas City Brackenridge Park San Antonio Horne Phil Shook Frederick J. Fielding Judge Shook Mr. Horne D. C

Fall from Horse Is Fatal in Bonham

Bert Cotham a young farmer of Ector County died from injuries suffered when he was thrown from a horse Saturday near Bonham Texas The Associated Press reports his death occurred yesterday and notes he was a well known local resident die from the accident authorities said

Associated Press Bonham, Tex Bert. Cotham Ector

Vasquez Gomez Denies Revolutionary Leader Claims

Emilio Vasquez Gomez, former Mexican presidential candidate, denies charges from the Maderistas that he leads a new revolutionary movement. He rejects the allegations as unfounded and says he has never aimed to incite a revolution or align with any such group. He compares the charges to ones against his brother over a purported revolution message.

Emilio Vasquez Gomez Mexico Maderistas Mexico City

Culberson Coming to San Antonio Tonight

San Antonio will host Charles A. Culberson senior senator from Texas tonight. He will tour the International fair and likely stay several days. He spent today in Austin where he was welcomed by friends, and he was a familiar face at the capitol during his four years as governor. He appears in excellent health.

San Antonio Charles A. Culberson Texas Austin Capitol State House

Polo match for Velie trophy at lower post

The Third and Eleventh cavalry teams meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock for the Velie trophy game at the lower post. The Eleventh cavalry band will perform. The Eleventh team features Captain Langhorn and Lieutenants Kimball Harris and Chandler in a likely hotly contested contest.

Eleventh Cavalry Langhorn Kimball Harris Chandler

Capital capitulates amid advancing dispatches

Reports from various dispatch sources indicate the capital has surrendered after days of pressure. Confirmation from multiple outlets suggests a formal capitulation event, with ongoing coverage of subsequent political and military implications.

Pekin Falls to Rebels As Officials Flee in Panic

A cablegram reports Pekin captured by revolutionists after a sharp clash. Officials including Manchu leaders fled overnight while rebels seized the city and Chinese districts celebrate with parades and fireworks.

Pekin Republic

Gunboats Forge Rebel Ties Amid Shanghai Turmoil

Three Chinese gunboats joined the rebels after docking for provisions. Telegraph operators struck, cables guarded by foreign marines. Admiral Sah Cheng Peng is said to be in hiding. Ching Kiang fell at 3 pm as Han Chow was seized by rebels, with Shanghai a treaty port of 150,000.

Associated Shanghai Han Chow Che Kiang

Foodstuffs Found Adulterated in San Antonio

Complaints charging food adulteration will be filed this week in justice courts against several dealers in San Antonio after samples of meat and other foods submitted by Dr. J.S. Abbott state pure food commissioner. The list of offending dealers will be released after complaints are filed and arrests made.

San Antonio Department of Samples J.S. Abbott Austin

Grand jury chosen for November term sworn in

A new grand jury for the November term of the criminal court was empanelled and sworn in this morning and excused until November 27. It is composed of foreman Fred W. Cook and members L. J. Hart Thomas Deshiel Julius Tengg Joe Schoate August Briam Alex Joske Tom Trailo Albert Kine T. N. Smith Bihl Gottlieb Zellweiger with commissioners J. Savage I. A. Chapa and EB Mann. The court explained the prior jury had nearly finished business and there was no need for the new jury to convene later in the month.

Criminal Court Morni Fred W. Cook Foreman L. J. Hart Thomas Deshiel Julius Tengg Joe Schoate August Briam Alex Joske Tom Trailo Albert Kine T. N. Smith Bihl Gottlieb Zellweiger J. Savage I. A. Chapa Eb, Mann

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