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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1911

Page

2

Democratic Gains Across States Highlight Election Results

The article notes Democratic gains in several states with shifts in government control. New Jersey remains split with a Democratic Assembly and Republican Senate, while neighboring states show varied outcomes, including Mississippi electing a Democratic governor and Rhode Island choosing Republican Governor Pothier over Democrat Louis A. Waterman.

Brooklyn Board of Aldermen New Jersey Senate Mississippi Rhode Island Pothier Louis A. Waterman

M Creary Is Returned by the Associated Press

Kentucky voters elected Democratic candidates after four years of Republican rule. James Bennett McCreary, former governor, won re election at 73 by a margin over 30 000. Edward C O Rear was his opponent. The Democratic majority in the state legislature will be about eighty five.

Associated Press Louisville Kentucky James Bennett McCreary Edward C. O’rear

Lexington Adopts Commission Government In Two Years

Ollie James is nominated by the state Democratic primary to succeed Senator Paynter. Lexington voters approve adopting the commission form of government two years hence.

Pel Ollie James Thomas H. Paynter James Lexington

Gorman May Be Defeated as Maryland Votes

Maryland defeats disfranchisement measures and appears to elect Republican Phillip Lee Goldsborough as governor. In Baltimore City Goldsborough leads by about two thousand with larger margins expected in the counties. Democrat A B P Gorman has not conceded, insisting he won. The constitutional amendment disfranchising the Negro is decisively defeated.

Associated Press Baltimore Baltimore City Maryland Phillip Lee Goldsborough A. BP. Gorman

New State Elects All Officers and Maybe Legislature

Returns from Albuquerque New Mexico indicate early results show voters electing all statewide officers and possibly an upcoming legislature. The report notes uncertainty as partial tallies come in from the election day.

New State Associated Press Albuquerque N. M

Exact circulation figures for Tur Lieut in San Antonio

The Lieut claims 70 percent higher paid circulation than any other daily paper in San Antonio and reaching 75 percent more homes. It says circulation extends to most cities within a hundred mile radius and pledges full disclosure of subscribers and payments.

San Antonio Tur

New Mexico Returns Tilt Democratic After Strong GOP Counties

Reports show Democratic majorities rising in most counties, while traditional Republican strongholds record smaller margins. The outcome signals a complete triumph for the Democratic ticket across the state.

Plete New Mexico

Republicans Gain Control of New Jersey Legislature

Election returns show Republicans will control both houses next winter with the Senate 11 to 10 and the House 37 to 23. Democrats won 13 of 17 sheriff offices. William J. Browning, Republican, elected to Congress in the First District to succeed the late Loudenslager.

Associated Press Trenton N. J House Senate William J. Browning Congress Loudenslager

Piano trade critique and local notices in San Antonio

A San Antonio notice criticizes high priced piano dealers and urges buying from informed dealers with proper warranties. It also records a business sale: Otho W Budd Jr sells his interest in Searchlight Gas Co of Texas to Grover T. Miller and W. J. Miller. City Woodmen parade plans are announced for Nov 7 at 9:15 am with a 10 o'clock march.

FEA Mayor Piano Co San Antonio Searchlight Gas Company of Texas E. L. DeCamp Grover T. Miller W. J. Miller Otho W. Budd JR Eretofore Tex East Houston Bowie

Tomorrow at the Fair Alumni Tea and Registration

Former students and friends of the school are invited to a tea at the fair booth. Miss Mildred Gates, local chairman of the alumni association, will lead the reception activities and register attendees.

Booth Mildred Gates

Awards in Womens Textile Department Show

The judges announced winners in several textile classes led by Mat tie Hall with multiple firsts in lace and crochet. Leila Hunnan, Henry D. Wintz, and J M Barbee earned multiple top places across infant, crochet, and embroidery categories at the event.

Mattie Hall L. C. Huckstep Leila Hunnan C. B. Nicols Floral Lozomo A. F. Warden Henry D. Wintz A. Berliner A. Elias T. Gombert W. B. Wolff J. Ross J. M. Barbie C. W. Vance W. H. Schmidt J. W. Barbee H. D. Wintz J. M. Barbee Ge Hunnan J. M. Baree Leila Hannan W. FE. Coffey Eure N. Maart Mattie All M. J. Ross M. C., Vance Lizzie Sons Mattie 8. Hays J. W. Evans Maude D. Blake D. F. Williams R. H. Talbert Rosario Losano Charles Newman Jr Hays T. N. Poor W. J. Edgecomb B. T. Parker E. T. Parker Ay B. Wolff D. F. Wilams

Awards at the Horse Stables for Standard Bred Trotters

This morning in Floresville horse stables awards were given for Standard bred trotters. Best stallion 6 years and upward went to O. D. Palmer with G. W. Grif fis as second. Best stallion 2 years and under 4 awarded to Dr. John Herff first and J. H. Evans second. Best stallion over one year and under two to J. H. Evans first. Best mare eight years also noted.

O. D. Palmer G. W. Griffis Dr. John Herff J. H. Evans Floresville

Thoroughbred Horse Awards Given At Marlin Fair

Awards announced this morning include Best stallion 5 years and over with first place to W. W. Furlong and second to H. R. Hargrove. Best stallion 3 years and under 4 awarded to W. H. Furlong. Best stallion 2 years and under 8 to C. T. Brownfield. Best brood mare with suckling colt to John Wilkins. Best filly 2 years and under 8 to W. H. Furlong. Best stallion showing four or more colts to W. I. Furlong.

Central Texas Horse & Mule Co Marlin Tex E. J Hutcheson City C. D. Palmer W. W. Furlong H. R. Hargrove Liano Texas W. H. Furlong C. T. Brownfield John Wilkins W. 1 Furlong

Officers of Eleventh Cavalry salute San Antonio

A card from James Parker Colonel Eleventh Cavalry thanks San Antonians for courteous hospitality during an eight month stay in San Antonio. The officers express appreciation and say the stay will be remembered with pleasure. November 8, 1911.

San Antonio Eleventh Cavalry James Parker

Obituary notices for Gretchen Berry and G Y Moxley

Funeral services are announced for Gretchen Berry aged 24 who died last Monday at the Salvation Army Rescue Home with interment at City cemetery No 3. Also noted is the death of Confederate veteran G Y Moxley aged 84 at his residence 221 Dwyer avenue with services at Sloan Hagg chapel and Confederate veterans to bear his casket. Residents Clarence Hay and others are mentioned in city visit coverage.

Berry Gretchen Berry Salvation Army Rescue Home Zizik Undertaking Company City Salvation Army William Dedeker Boerne Moxley G.Y. Moxley Dwyer Avenue G. Y. Moxley

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Five Year Rheumatism Hope

Henry J. Goldstein of Boston reports five years of severe rheumatism with stiff knees. He credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with relief and a complete recovery, recommending the medicine. Available in liquid form or Sarsatabs chocolate tablets.

Henry J. Goldstein Barton Street Boston Mass Hood Mr. Goldstein

Johnston predicts Texas political shifts and a tight national race

Colonel R. M. Johnston of Houston predicts Governor Colquitt will secure another term, with Bailey out of public service and Wolters likely to succeed him. He sees a close presidential contest, early campaigns, and tariff overshadowing prohibition. Wilson's bid remains a contested leadership claim within the Democratic party.

Houston Wolters Colquitt Bailey Public Service Jake Wolters Oscar B. Colquitt Texas William F. Ramsey R. M. Johnston San Antonio Johnston Woodrow Wilson

Timely Advice On A Winter Health Drink

A Detroit doctor recommends a home remedy combining butter brown sugar orange juice and malt whiskey. Mix a tablespoonful of butter a quarter cup light brown sugar an ounce of fresh garlic a pint of malt whiskey and half a pint boiling water. Let stand and serve in a wine glass with citrus juice to aid fever chills bronchitis and pneumonia recovery.

Dr. Soper Detroit Mich

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Valuabl Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Agate al Berg Everitt Automobiles Apollo Player Bermuda the Great Atlantic & Pac HC Tea CO Liberty Brush Autos M'Creary Gorman Democratic R.V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Pierce International Fair Association Bryan Callaghan P. H. Shook John J. Stevens Frederick Terrell Pres J. L. Camp 45Th Dist Edward Dwyer 37Th Arthur W. Seeligson 57Th Claude V. Birkhead San Antonio Clearing House Wilson Wiavor E. A. Mayor Piano CO Travis Soledadits Ieee W. L. Mille W. C. W. Meeting Textile Department Milburn McCarty St Theresa Convent R H Talbert Hazel Hannan C. 8. Williams Nannie Hall Hazel Hunnan Itoure McCorty C. S. Wilams Fritzus Edward Fritzus Comal Street Clarence Hay Dallas The St. Anthony Dentistry AV. C. Onion the| Anthony C. H. Dorsey Galveston the St. Anthony J. H. Kirkpatrick Mike Goggan Houston St E. Houston ST Stewart litte Guaranty/Company Homer Jones Commerce Street
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