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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1911

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Parade to San Antonio as baseball leaders arrive in depot

Delegation sails into the I and G N depot tonight for four days in San Antonio, with a brass band and public welcomed by fans. Tobin as Grand Marshal leads a parade to the St Anthony hotel for a reception and social events, aiming to showcase Alamo City hospitality to national baseball magnates and players.

San Antonio Det Anthony National Rd of Arbitration St. Anthonyight United Cities Alamo City Seball Ee City

Local forecast and tourist weather notes

San Antonio and vicinity expect warmer days ahead with increasing cloudiness and mild winds through Wednesday. Tourist observations list temperatures from 26 to 33 degrees in cities like Louisville Wichita and others with chances of light snow or rain and unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday.

San Antonio and Vicinity Waukebe Paul Pisace Isas York Ington Associated San Antonio

Schreiner to Sell 1 3 Million Pounds Wool Mohair Today

Captain Charles Schreiner of Kerrville arrives in San Antonio to dispose of 800000 pounds of wool and 600000 pounds of mohair in his hotel room sale at the St Anthony. The event marks the largest local wool mohair transaction in years with many wool merchants attending. Schreiner recently recovered from a severe cold and could not attend the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers meeting where tariff protections were urged.

Charles Schreiner Kerrville San Antonio Captain Schreiner St. Anthony Hotel Schreiner Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association Congress Lehreiner

Actress in male attire arrested on public street in Santa Rosa area

Miss Alma Layman, a vaudeville actress, was arrested by Police Captain Andres Coy Sr. at South Santa Rosa avenue and Matamoras street for unlawfully exhibiting herself in male dress on a public street. Bond set at 50 dollars. she failed to appear in court and a warrant was issued.

Alma Layman Andres Coy Sr Captain Coy Chicago Soledad Street San Antonio

Not Guilty Verdict in Thorndale Lynching Case

Cameron Texas November 14 The jury found Z T Gore not guilty in the murder charge tied to the Thorndale lynching of a young Mexican boy. The trial lasted seven days. One of the other three co defendants will be tried immediately.

Associated Press Cameron Tex Z. T. Gore Thorndale

Bum Lawyer John Burrell Appeals Court Ruling

In county court this morning John Burrell, a Black resident, argued his own case and received a $100 fine and 30 days in jail totaling 280 days on the county road. He quipped about being a bum lawyer as he returned to his seat.

John Burrell John

Reorganization of National Packing Company After Indictments

The National Packing Company restructured after indictments in the Sherman act case. Directors reduced from nineteen to nine, private weekly meetings ended, now holding monthly sessions led by Edward den, with Armour Morris and Swift partners resigning. Government witnesses described pre 1902 secret price setting and shipment allocations.

Associated Press Chicago Navy Beet Trust United States District Court National Packing Company Edward den J. Ogden Armour Howard Morris The Swifts Grand Jury Jerome P. Pratt Armour & Co Y Armour & Co Thomas G. Lee Lee

Children Sing Bon Voyage To Cardinals Sailed For Rome

Six thousand children join Archbishop Farley and Cardinal Falconio in St Patrick's Cathedral New York to wish safe passage to Rome. Clergy and laity accompany them to Hoboken as the Kron Prinzessin Cecilie departs along the Staten Island shore.

Associated Press New York St. Patrick’s Cathedral John Farley Diomede Falconio Washington Rome College Hoboken Cecilie Staten Island

A and M Board Weighs Dormitory and Engineering Building

The Agricultural and Mechanical College board met in Houston to consider awarding contracts for a new dormitory and an engineering building. Plans are drawn and contracts may be awarded today. Mess hall provisions are before the board after Saturday’s fire, but permanent action hinges on legislature appropriations. Temporary relief with a hastily built hall may be approved at minimum cost.

Associated Press Houston Tex The Agricultural and Mechanical College

Diegle Granted New Trial In Bribery Case

Robert Diegle former senate sergeant at arms convicted in common pleas court of complicity in legislative bribery was granted a new trial by the Ohio supreme court on November 14.

Diegle Associated Press Columbus Ohio Robert Diegle Senate Common Pleas Court Ohio State Supreme Court

Labor urging united effort in AFL ranks telegram

Atlanta November 14 The executive council recommends reinforcing solidarity among carpenters joiners steam and hot water fitters and helpers suspended from the building trades department at the St Louis convention condemns indictments of three Cigarmakers union officials at Tampa for advising workers not to return to work and urges a committee to secure pure food and drugs legislation and a national accident prevention association a telegram to J J and J B McNamara Los Angeles Cal conveys fraternal greeting from President Gompers

Associated Press Atlanta Building Trades Department American Federation of Labor St. Louis Executive Council Cigarmakers’ Union Tampa Association For the Prevention of

George Clark Drives A Sensational Race At Fairgrounds

George Clark in the Cutting led a sensational opening event at the fairgrounds, covering sixteen laps or twelve miles in 12:56, gaining pace early before a left rear tire blew on lap fourteen. The crowd roared as Clark finished strong. Raimey won the second race in a twenty four lap eighteen mile event in 21:05. The National by Sutherland topped the 41.5 hour grind with 310 laps.

George Clark Fairgrounds National Sutherland Cutting Clark Jackson Cino Raimey E. M.F Stayer-Chicago The Melean Reeves

Court delegates pledge support to you in your innocence

Expression of hope for success of our convention and the cause of labor was read to delegates and visitors, received with strong sympathy. By unanimous vote the convention directed me to assure you of the delegates belief in your innocence and to pledge continued moral and financial support until your innocence is established.

Labor

General Reyes Rumored to Leave Mexico Denied Locally

Maderistas claim General Reyes will return to Brownsville soon, with reports he plans to join General Cuellar in Tamaulipas near the Rio Grande. Local denials come from 701 San Pedro Ave as Reyes’ secretary says he avoids politics. meanwhile rumors of mobilizations and anticipated strikes swirl.

Mexico Tamaulipas Rio Grande Matamoros Romulo Cuellar Madero San Antonio General Reyes Maderistas Brownsville San Pedrot Avenue Reyes David Reyes Retana Maderista Mexico City Monterey Laredo

Violations Charged In East Houston Picture Show Case

W. M. Epstein and Jacob Wettels appeared before Judge Buckley in police court on charges of running a moving picture show on East Houston Street in violation of a city ordinance passed June 27 1910. The affidavit claims the theater gallery is not fireproof. Hearing postponed until tomorrow at the city’s request.

W. M. Epstein Jacob Wettels Buckley Houston Street

Classified Ads Speak To Loyal Readers And Boosters

An old time classified columns note readers and advertisers form a lasting bond. Ads promise quick results at minimal cost and flexible terms including refunds on unused insertions. Call to place ads by phone and be charged accordingly.

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