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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
1
Five Negroes Face Murder Trial in Cold Springs
Five Negroes in San Jacinto County are on trial for the murder of Charles Davidson at Shep. Tensions run high as threats and violence stir the area with guards deployed. Able counsel for the defense and prosecution are ready as the case proceeds amid local unrest.
Strikes Hit New York Street Cleaning Services
The drivers strike on New York City's street cleaning department spreads disorder as ashes and garbage pile up in hundreds of thousands of homes. The walkout began last night over a night removal method and follows Mayor Gaynor urging the commission to inform workers they may strike. Union official George W. Prescott says all affiliated members will be mobilized if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Gaynor
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
George W. Prescott
Six Pure Food Law Complaints Expected in Justice Court
Six complaints charging violations of the Pure Food Law will be filed in justice court tomorrow. Three target San Antonio meat vendors for selling meat treated with sulfides as a preservative and colorant. Three target fruit vendors for selling grapes not properly protected from flies and dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
San Antonio
Austin
Pure Food
Abbott
Tom J. Newton
Pure Food Department
Evelyn Arthur See Sentenced for Cult Delinquency
Evelyn Arthur See founder of the Absolute Life cult receives a prison term ranging from one to ten years for contributing to the delinquency of Mildred Bridges, a juvenile adherent, and is taken into custody in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absolute Life
Associated Press
Chicago, Ill
Evelyn Arthur See
Mildred Bridges
Unsettled Weather For San Antonio Tonight And Friday
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Friday. Expect variable clouds with possible showers and cooler temperatures to cap the week. Local winds remain light to breezy and temperatures near seasonal norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather observations across several cities
At 8 a m a mix of temperatures and conditions is reported. St Louis shows 44 with light southerly wind and tonight or Friday rain. Chicago 40 with southeast breeze and possible rain. Milwaukee 42 cloudy with southeast wind and rain. St Paul 38 with rain turning to snow and southeasterly wind. Kansas City 52 cloudy with south wind and rain likely tonight. New York 46 cloudy with east wind and rain tonight. Boston 40 clear with northeast wind and rain Friday. Washington 42 rain with northeast wind and continued showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas
New York
Boston
Washington
Unfounded claim on AP wire carried by others
The statement asserting that the AP leased wire into San Antonio is carried by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is baseless and without basis. The text dismisses such claims as unsupported and erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Antonio
Canton Joins Insurgents in Republic Banner Uprising
The largest Chinese city raises the banner of the Republic amid salutes as Manchu forces lose a key dynasty position. Canton’s revolt marks a major shift in power during the historic upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Uneasiness in Shanghai as Marines Guard Consulates
In Shanghai foreigners land Marines to protect consulates after British warehouse looting. In Peking dated November 9 9 45 p m excitement grows as residents of the forbidden city stockpile rice. Fifteen hundred infantry and 500 cavalry of the Manchu first division arrive from Shi Kai Chuang following General Wu Lu Cheng’s assassination. Legations fear the Manchu dynasty’s doom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shi Kai
Wu Lu Cheng
Canton Declares Independence As Dragon Flag Falls
Hong Kong reports Canton province capital declaring independence with noon flag lowering and a salute. British forces move to Canton with destroyer Sandy sailing north while sloop Rosier heads to Amoy and Sandpiper to Kong Lon by consul request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hong Kong
Navy
Canton
Kwang Tung Province
China
Sandy
Rosier
Amoy
Kong Lon
Revolt Advances Across China As Manchus Holdouts Fall
November reports describe Nan King and Pekin as remaining Manchu strongholds while Foo Chow capitulated to revolutionists. Foreigners, including Americans and Brits, are protected by marines as consuls report a self‑styled government and looting of British warehouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
Pekin
Foo Chow
Fo-Kien
Wu Hu
Nan
Revolutionaries Post Manifestos In Tien Tsin
A Tien Tsin dispatch reports revolutionaries posting manifestos to seize the city today and urging sympathizers to wear white bands. Pekin notes the capital is quiet while refugees flee. A Niu Chwang cablegram predicts an uprising in Mukden soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Niu Chwang
Mukden
Chaos in Chang Sha as generals slain and dictator proclaimed
In Chang Sha Hunan two republican generals General Chiao and General Tseng were murdered by soldiers amid fierce rivalries. Governor Tan Tsuan is proclaimed dictator but seeks to escape responsibility. Cabinet members and foreign officials flee as rioting and fighting threaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Sha
Hunan
China
Chiao
Tseng
Tan Tsuan
Notable Sherman antitrust case faces Supreme Court
Washington November 9 One of the era’s most notable Sherman antitrust cases sits before the Supreme Court in the cotton corner dispute charging Patten Scales Hayne and Browne with conspiring to corner the New York cotton market to fix prices The lower court ruled running a corner did not violate the act The government appeals with Solicitor General Lehman representing them and ex Senator Spooner Merrick among those to appear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
James A. Patten
Eugene G. Scales
Frank B. Hayne
William P. Browne
United States Circuit Court
Southern
Supreme Court
New York Cotton Exchange
John Co. Spooner
John P. Merrick
Lehman
Rain Boosts Southwest Texas Hopes and Crops
Widespread rain over ten days improves soil moisture in Southwest Texas boosting farm prospects and real estate outlook. Del Rio Houston Galveston and Fort Worth reported rain with San Antonio noting near 4.60 inches as earlier fog suggested fair weather to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
del Rio
Houston
Galveston
Brownsville
Corpus Christi’s
San Antonio
Bureau
Fort Worth
Taft ranch manager reports heavy rain in gulf coast Texas
J F Green manager of the Taft ranch in San Patricio county is in San Antonio for the fair and to handle business matters with Mrs Green. He notes over an inch of rain across the gulf coast region and says the Rio Grande country between Laredo and Eagle Pass has seen the highest rainfall in ten years aiding the good roads movement and local highway improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Green
Taft Ranch
San Patricio
San Antonio
Green
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Texas
San Patricio County
Gruiser's Movements Stir Speculation at Washington
Washington November 9 Interest grows over the scout cruiser Chester as it moves from Malta to Tripoli then to Marseilles. The voyage prompts expectations of a government report on the Tripoli situation and possible Italian actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chester
Marseilles
Tripoli
Malta
German Chancellor Defends Morocco Congo Deal Before Hostile House
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg faced a hostile chamber as he defended the Morocco Congo agreement and denied backing down to British pressure. He spoke on the future value of colonial gains and the Franco German settlement, finishing with little public applause. The crown prince sat in the royal box with Prince Auguste William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
France
Germany
Prince Auguste William
Drinking fountains to replace cups in Waco schools
Waco public schools will install drinking fountains in all schools replacing the old drinking cups. Superintendent J. C. Lattimore stated the move follows extensive educational work by mothers and the community supporting sanitary practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Associated Press
Waco, Tex
J. C. Lattimore
Waco Public Schools
Doctor Saves Life As Horse Is Stolen
Dr. R. L. Dinwiddie worked to save Anita Flores a 19 year old after she swallowed bichloride of mercury at her 325 South Santa Rosa apartment. His horse and buggy were stolen from in front of the house and later found two miles away. Flores remained unconscious but showed a chance of recovery after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Dinwiddie
Anita Flores
Santa Rosa Avenue
Flores
Pr. Dinwiddie
Ganee Ae
Fair crowd expected to attend San Antonio day event
Attendance projections show a sizable crowd on San Antonio day as organizers promote a record turnout. The event highlights historic figures and community involvement on the grounds.
San Antonio Hosts Record Crowd at International Fair Grounds
Large crowds filled the San Antonio International fair grounds as a sunny day drew over 20 000 visitors. City offices and schools closed, business paused, and every transport method ferried attendees from Austin Waco Houston Dallas and Central Texas towns to enjoy vaudeville bands exhibits races and Woodmen of the World events with Congressman Morris Sheppard as guest and sovereign banker of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Fair Grounds
Warra
Austin
Waco
Houston
Dallas
Texas
Woodmen
Morris Sheppard
Texarkana
Sheppard
Martin Ez Ae
Hael Antonio
Mr. Sheppard
Arnold
Em. J. Arnold
Woodmen of the World
United States
Market Place Ad Rates For Light Classifieds
Farmers manufacturers and merchants seek a market for wares where buyers congregate. More buyers mean quicker sales and lower costs. Light want ads offer quickest best results at less expense. Ads begin tomorrow for ten days at half a cent per insertion charged to your ad.
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