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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1911

Page

13

Germany claims pulp and paper duties under treaty

German embassy has protested proposed duties on wood pulp and print paper claiming favored nation status and equal treatment with Canada under the treaty. Secretary Knox indicated a decision on extending exemptions to other nations rests with the president and the treasury secretary.

Germany Associated Press Hington D. C State Department Canulp Canada Tary Knox the Treasury

Holiday rule to let schools close by noon November 29

State Superintendent Bralley recommended to boards of all public schools and state normals that work end by noon on November 29 for the rest of the week. The order aims to provide a three day holiday period starting that noon.

Scandar Tex Sudent Bralley

Teachers Granted Absence for Southern Educational Meeting

A week has been allotted to permit teachers to attend the twenty second annual meeting of the Southern Educational Association in Houston from November 30 to December 2 without loss of salary.

The Southern Educational Association Houston

Expect an Acquittal Mrs Matheson case to go to jury today

The Lucy Matheson murder trial in Fort Worth Texas nears a verdict as morning testimony ends and attorneys prepare final arguments. A quick jury decision is anticipated with an acquittal expected in the Abilene husband killings case. A separate Austin dispatch notes a Cuba citrus grower seeking a pure Poland China boar for shipment to Cuba.

Austin Tex Department of Agriculture Irwin Arter Omaja Cuba

Mining Inspector Tours Texas Mines Checks Compliance

Prof Isi dore Broman state mining inspector left on a tour of inspection of Thurber Newcastle Strawn and other points reporting mine owners are now complying with the law provisions.

Will Mines Austin Tex Isidore Broman Thurber Newcastle Strawn

Canada lawmakers brace for policy shift with Duke of Connaught speech

Ottawa dispatch notes anticipation that the Duke of Connaught as governor general will set the tone for Canada US trade relations, navy policy, and tariff debates after Conservatives win election. Borden sits beside the duke as ceremonies begin with parliament opening.

Ottawa Ont Duke of Connaught England Canada United States London Laurier Jarl Grey Borden Robert L. Borden

Special noonday dishes at TSafe on West Commerce

A brief notice highlights noonday dishes offered by TSafe at 322 West Commerce, detailing place and service as a local dining option.

West Commerce

Hotel men plan organization to curb fraud

The See America first group arrived in Texarkana for the North Texas and Arkansas Hotel Men's convention. They proposed forming a fraternal society and backing legislation to let hotel keepers obtain convictions for fraud including worthless check scams.

Associated Press Texarkana Ark America North Texas Arkansas Two States

Second Office Appliance Show Big Success

An immense turnout of business men filled the San Antonio Printing company's showroom for the second annual Office Appliance Show. Exhibits drew general interest including two heirloom Derby Desks in Circassian walnut and mahogany. Fireproof filing cabinets and safes demonstrated performance under fire, a national first. Notable attendees included many businessmen from the sister republic. the show runs tomorrow and Thursday with a long list of exhibitors.

San Antonio Printing Company Derby Desk Company America Republic The General Fireproofing Co Derby Desk Co Browne-Morse Co Burroughs Adding Machine Co Humphrey-Widman Oakcase Co Irving-Pitt Co St. Hn Table Co Marble-Shattuck Hair Co Edison Business Phonograph Co Protectograph Co Valley City Desk Co Conklin Pen Manufacturing Co L. E. Waterman Co Thonet Bros. Chair Co Sandford, Stafford and Carter Ink Companies Sikes Chair Dennison Manufacturing Co Ireland & Matthews Co Nson Chair Co United States

Healthy Happy Old Age Laxative Promotion

A promote healthy aging advises cleansing the system with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle natural laxative. It claims wide safety and efficacy for all ages and stresses buying the genuine product from California Fig Co with the company name on the package front.

California Fig _— Co

Publicity Fund Campaign Resumed

Meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 10 this morning, a quorum of Publicity league directors reviewed progress on San Antonio advertising subscriptions for winter. Subcommittees of two renewed old subs, sought new ones, aiming for at least 10000 dollars. New signups totaling about 3000 dollars already arranged as the drive proceeds. Directors at work today were Frederick Reutzel chairman Thomas on Conroy Edward W. Knox Irvine W. Biggar B. M. Hammond T. N. Smith H. C. King James Kapp and A. B. Stephens.

Chamber of Commerce Publicity League San Antonio Frederick Reutzel Thomason Conroy Edward W. Knox Irvine W. Biggar B. M. Hammond T. N. Smith H. C. King James Kapp A. B. Stephens

Railway commission to end crude and fuel oil special rates

The Texas railroad commission held its regular monthly hearing with limited attendance. The main issue is to cancel special crude and fuel oil rates and apply mileage basis rates. Also discussed is merging Cotton Belt and Stephenville North and South under unified management. Simultaneous events announced for National Feeders and Breeders show March 18 to 23 with Texas Cattle Raisers convention and Fort Worth horse show.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission Cotton Belt Stephenville, North & South Railroad Associated Press Fort Worth

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