Good Roads Reformers to Hold Convention
Rochester hosts the joint session of the American Good Roads Congress and the American Road Builders Association through Friday. Delegates from the U S and Canada will hear talks on proper construction and maintenance, with exhibits of road rollers paving plants and other machinery.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
American Good Roads Congress
American Road Builders’ Association
United States
Canada
America
Congress
Woman Charged With Pandering in Local Court
Mrs. M. W. Schubert of 450 Main Avenue faced pandering charges in Justice Ben Fisk's court this morning. The offense carries a penalty of up to five years in prison under the new law.
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M. W. Schubert
Main Avenue
Ben Fisk
Mexico unrest prompted new depredations in Morelos and Durango
Bracho a Mexican business figure arriving from the south warned at the Gunter hotel of renewed bandit raids in Morelos and Durango. He said discontent runs high, support for former President Madero wanes, and a possible uprising with a change of rulers looms. Flores, arriving with Bracho, corroborated the unrest amid cross border travel.
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ER. Bracho
Morelos
Durango
Gunter Hotel
Mr. Bracho
Mr. Flores
Mexico
General Reyes
Madero
San Antonio
Horne Buys San Pedro Zoo For 530 Dollars
Horne was confirmed owner of the San Pedro park zoo after Judge Phil Shook signed the sale. The bid stood at 530 dollars with no other bidders, allowing expansion plans per earlier notices to The Light. The sale met legal requirements as the bid had remained open for over five days.
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Horne
S. Horne
San Pedro Park
Phil Shook
Shook
School Bonds Solid in Bay City Sale
Amos Lee, secretary of the Bay City Independent School District, reported that Prof. R. E. Scott, the district principal, sold bonds totaling 20000 dollars for the approved issuance and interest. The sale secures funding for another handsome school building in Bay City.
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Bay City
Amos Lée
Yuan Shi Kai Returns to Peking to Assume Premiership
Yuan Shi Kai arrives in Peking with 2000 troops amid a silent crowd to take the premiership after being called by imperial command. Despite public signals, Yuan expresses unwillingness to serve and may not be persuaded to reconsider, fueling speculation on the government’s direction.
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Associated Press
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Yuan
Prince Ching
Consuls Leave Nanking Under Foreigner Protection Strain
The Associated Press reports that on November 13 the American and other foreign consuls and their nationals will evacuate Nanking immediately. Foreign warship commanders informed remaining residents they cannot guarantee safety of lives or property, prompting the mass departure.
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Associated Press
Nanking
Doings announces luncheon of San Antonio Advertisers
Doings, official publication of the San Antonio Advertisers association, notes a regular luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel tomorrow at 12 30. It will be a business session addressing pending matters including the Washington exhibit for the Southern Commercial congress exposition and arrangements for National Advertisers association delegates in May. Edited by J Frank Davis the weekly carries witty epigrams and advertising news.
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San Antonio
J. Frank Davis
Forgery Charges Filed Against Keepers in Aransas Pass Case
Three forgery counts entered in Justice Wisk's court this morning two against J. B. Keepers and one against E. B. Keepers alias J. B. Keepers. Accused of forging checks for 35 dollars issued by the Aransas Pass railway treasurer's department. He remains under arrest.
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Justice Wisk’s Court
J. B. Keepers
E. B. Keepers
Aransas Pass
Red Cross to Sell Stamps for Charity
The American Red Cross plans to sell Christmas stamps at local post office corridors during Yuletide to raise funds for the society’s charitable work. A Treasury Department letter to Assistant Postmaster Fuller confirms arrangements by the Red Cross secretary to handle the sale nationwide.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross Society
Yuletide
United States Treasuery Department
Fuller
The
Red Cross Society
Mrs Matheson pleads not guilty in murder case
Mrs Lucy Matheson appeared before Judge Buck in Fort Worth pleading not guilty to the murder of her husband Charles Matheson in Abilene on October 5. The trial is expected to be swift with a jury selected from the first twenty called.
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Abilene
Fort Worth
Associated Press
Tex
Buck
Forty-eighth District Court
Lucy Matheson
Charles Matheson
Venireman
Obituaries for Strickland and Mrs Edgar
William L Strickland 66 died Sunday at 217 Espr asse avenue. He was a Confederate veteran and Carpenter union No 14 member, survived by widow and four children. Funeral at Sloan Hagg parlors 8 PM under Confederate Veterans and Carpenters Union auspices, burial Confederate cemetery. Anna B Edgar 59 died yesterday at 1510 Buena Vista street from rheumatism. Native of Port Lavaca, survived by son J E Edgar, daughter Mrs W P Grier, two sisters. Remains taken to Port Lavaca for interment.
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The
Confederate Veterans
Carpenters Union
Confederate Cemetery
Edgar
Anna B. Edgar
Buena Vista Street
Port Lavaca
J. E. Edgar
W. P. Grier
Es Tex
E. Wilson
Powers Wilpon
Mrs Flora Estelle Maret Dies After Prolonged Illness
Flora Estelle Maret wife of Captain Smith G. Maret Fire company No 5 dies after five months illness at 102 Vitra street. Born Flora Tatele Moore in Danville she lived here nineteen years. Survived by daughters Mrs L J oe mre J De Cockrell and Mrs A P Wycoff all of San Antonio.
Funeral held for Miss Rebecca Alper in Orthodox Jewish cemetery
The funeral for Miss Rebecca Alper was held at 10 o’clock Sunday from the Shelley-Loring chapel. Interment followed at the Orthodox Jewish cemetery. She is survived by her mother Mrs Bluman Alper and a brother in San Antonio, and a brother and uncle in Houston.
Mrs Sophia L Huth Dies At 79 In San Antonio
Mrs Sophia Louise Huth aged 79 died at her home 317 Pereida street at 8 this morning after several weeks illness. She lived in San Antonio for 47 years. Survived by daughters Amelia Huth and Lena Huth Jensen, sons G W and H A Huth, and brother August Kuehne. Funeral from the house at 3 tomorrow afternoon with interment in Alamo Masonic cemetery.
Death notices for Anna Banks and infant Wise
Anna Mae Banks aged 24 died at 6:80 this morning at 2825 West Commerce Street after an extended illness. She was a Caldwell Texas native and survived by her parents five sisters and one brother. Funeral from the family home at 10 o'clock tomorrow with Rev Z V Liles officiating. Burial at Mission Burial Park. Florence Wise six months old infant of Mr and Mrs Otto Wise also noted.
Blue and Gray Unite To Unveil Monument
A blue and gray reunion culminated in Petersbu g Virginia with the unveiling on the Crater battlefield of granite monuments placed by Massachusetts to its soldiers and sailors who died in the Civil War.
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Associated Press
Petersbur
G Va
Massachusetts
Cameron Mexico Lynching Case Heads for Jury Today
The Fernando Gomez lynching case in Cameron Texas was expected to go to the jury later today. Rebuttal and character testimony filled the morning session. T Gore Testified in his own defense on Saturday regarding the boy's murder.
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Thes Associated Press
Cameron
Tex
Fernando Gomez
T. Gore
Hagelstein Case Goes to Trial Over 1910 Fire Death
Mamie B. Hagelstein sues Royal Insurance Company in Fifty-seventh district court to collect a $2000 policy and damages after the Hagelstein residence on Summit Place burned on October 6 1910 in which Chris Hagelstein perished.
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Hagelstein
Mamie B. Hagelstein
The
Royal Insurance Company
Summit Place
Chris Hagelstein
Fifty-seventh
Special Examination For Postoffice Inspector Candidate
A special examination for the position of postoffice inspector, ordered for Charles B Huddleston of Austin, will be held on November 22 in the San Antonio postoffice examination room. The salary ranges from 1500 to 3300 dollars, with an extra 3 dollars a day while on field duty.
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Charles B Huddleston
Austin
San Antonio
Travelers Seek San Antonio Stays at Savoy and Bexar
John Bohls of Taylor, D. W. Wolff of Lockhart, and others register at the Bexar. August Franke Jr of Stockdale and J A Farris of Sedalia arrive at the Savoy. Mr and Mrs Curtis from Kansas City plan days in the city. M B Chastain sheriff of Presidio arrives at Gunter. J R Bassett of Amarillo checks in at the Bexar.
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John Bohls
Taylor
Bexar
Stratton
Brackett
D. W. Wolff
H. B. Wolff
Lockhart
G. T. Goforth
Sabinal
Maverick
Asa
Secon
August Franke, Jr
Stockdale
Savoy
P. J. Dodson
Hermitage
Tenn
J. A. Farris
Sedalia
Farris
San Antonio
L. T. Curtis
Kansas City
D. C
Carl Calls It A Joke On Attorney General Bid
Assistant District Attorney J F Carl dismisses rumors he will run for attorney general calling the claim a joke. He says he has not considered the matter and would not enter a race unless it is clearly winnable and he is certain he could be elected.
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J. F. Carl
Licenses Issued for Wededdings Named Couples
Licenses to wed were issued for Robert Lee Phenia and Mrs Theo dosia Schmdit, Felix Mena and Concepcion Amaya.
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Robert Lee Phenia
Theodosia M. Schmdit
Felix Mena
Concepcion Amaya
Suit on Policy Trial in County Court Today
Rebecca Nelson and others sue Royal Casualty Company in a civil case over an insurance policy. The trial proceeds in the county court for civil cases with both sides presenting their arguments.
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Rebecca Nelson
Et al
Royal Casualty Company
Seedless Apple Discovery in Modoc County Orchard
Seager of Davis Creek reports a tree in Oxpine creek orchard bearing twenty five seedless and careless apples from a seven year old plant. The fruit shows withered stamens and pistils, and Seager plans to send samples to Luther Burbank in Reno for propagation research.
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Cc. S. Seager
Davis Creek
Modoc County
Oxpine Creek
Reno
Luther Burbank
Mr. Seager
Mr. Burbank
Harness Racers to Start Tomorrow at International Fair
Wet weather delayed the harness racing card but owners arranged a matinee at 2 30 pm at the fair grounds. Admission is free. The feature is a free-for-all pace half mile heats for 100 dollars donated by the International Fair Association. Entries include Lady Daw Amy Brooks Clementine Judge Lease General Alcoyon Honest Boy and more in trotting and exhibition races.
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Internati Fair Association
Lady Daw
Dave Harmon
Amy Brooks
Woods
Clementine
J. Hull
Judge Lease
McClanah
General Alcoyon
We Honest Boy
Fred Adebahr
Aldo
G Enen
Ne Star
C. B. Sharp
Allerton
C. Collins
Davy Crett
Fred C. Groos
Jim McKay Hicks
Orphan Boy
Eli Iell
Loom Up
W. C. Woods
Governor Donaghey Thrown From Car for No Fare
Arkansas Governor George W. Donaghey was compelled to alight from a Highland Park division streetcar when the conductor demanded fare he could not produce. The incident occurred in Little Rock as he traveled to a morning meeting.
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Little Rock
Kansas
PRES
Ark
George W. Donaghey
Arkansas
Highland Park Division Street
Death Notice for Anna Mae Banks in San Antonio Texas
San Antonio Texas November 13 1911 Miss Anna Mae Banks aged 24 died at 6 30 at her residence 2825 West Commerce Street The funeral will be held at 10 a m Tuesday November 14 1911 Interment in the I Burial Park Attendance is requested
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San Antonio
Texas
Anna Mae ‘Banks
West Com Street
Bank official predicts mild winter on Texas coast
Joseph Hirsch of Corpus Christi National Bank said in San Antonio that rain fell along the gulf coast this week and indicators show an unusually prosperous winter. He noted construction at Col J T Dickinson's beach hotel and Nueces hotel startup, with early tourist business expected. James P Polk of Beaumont is a guest at the Se.
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Joseph Hirsch
Corpus Christi National
San Antonio
Gulf Coast
Hirsch
Col. J. T. Dickinson
Beach
Nueces Hotel
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Joske
Woske Bros. Go
Good Roads Reformers
Bracho
Curios
A. Nbert
West Commerce
Puan
Kai
Asume
Advertiser’ Association
WU Ting Fang
Qooddodd
Carson Street
Manowitz
M. I. Manowitz
West
Commerce Street
Santa Rosa Hospital
Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company
Wise
Lorence Wise
Mr. and
Mrs. Otto Wise
Petersburg
Thorndale
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Carl
Nevada
Anna Mae Banks
James P.*polk
A K. Beaumont
Bexar Abstract Company
James K. Stuart
West Commerce Stree
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