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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1911

Page

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Church Says Figures From Auditor In Report

Attorney general to consider action against F W Church San Antonio treasurer for failing to file a full annual report on funds per Chapter 35 acts Twenty sixth legislature Comptroller Lane says report lacks the sinking and trust fund details while Church claims figures were provided by the auditor in a lump sum and cannot show fund conditions

Church Attorney General's Department Lane F. W. Church City of San Antonio Austin Joy Comptrotter Lane Feral Ptroller Arch City Prney R. Lane Ryan

New York City Wins Fight Against Strikers

The Associated Press reports New York City ends a serious strike by municipal workers in the ash and garden departments. Garbage collection and sanitation proceed as crews resume duties, with strikebreaker recruits from civil service filling vacancies to maintain operations.

Associated Press York Street Ng Department Civil Service New York City

Weather temperatures for San Antonio and vicinity

Local forecast lists temperatures and wind directions for multiple cities. San Antonio shows 38 with a sixteen mile wind from the east, fair tonight and Thursday amid notes of possible snow flurries elsewhere in the region.

San Antonio and Vicinity Tod Ouis Ile Aukee Aul York Ington

Incomplete text about Associated Press leased wire usage

Fragmentary statement questions whether the Associated Press leased wire is carried by any newspaper including the San Antonio Light and notes lack of basis for such claim.

Nto San Antonio San Antonio

Texas rail rates charged by Texas railroads challenged

New Roads Oil Mill and Manufacturing of New Roads Louisiana files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Texas railways impose discriminatory freight rates against Louisiana. The petition asserts Texas rates on cottonseed shipments to Louisiana are high and unreasonable to hinder out-of-state movement and keep seed mills in Texas.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New Roads Oil Mill and Manufacturing Company of New Roads Texas Commission Texas Commission New Roads Company Louisiana

Negro Found Guilty Death Penalty in Cold Springs Case

Ernest Sewell was found guilty of the murder of Charles Davidson in Shephard, with the death sentence imposed. A motion for a new trial will be filed. if denied, an appeal will follow. The other four defendants face ranger protection and transfer to Huntsville penitentiary for safekeeping.

Associated Press Cold Springs Tex Ernest Sewell Charles Davidson Shepherd Huntsville Rangers Fox Sanders

Owens Speech Sparks Sensation at Trans Mississippi Congress

United States Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma created a sensation at the Trans Mississippi Commercial congress session by alleging that backers oppose a national health department. He argued for a government health bureau citing delays in aid to mothers and the need for serum in disease. Governors Aldrich Nebraska Stubbs Kansas Harmon Ohio attended.

Associated Press Kansas City United States Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Department of Health Owen Aldrich Nebraska Stubbs Ixansas Harmon Ohio

Neutrality Asked Of All The Consuls In Amoy

Amoy November 15. Republicans who took control of the city issued an appeal to foreign consuls requesting neutrality and vowing protection for property including churches. The city remained quiet. The Saratoga and Quiros will sail north, while Monmouth relieves Roasio. Hai Cheng on the mainland south west of Amoy joined the revolutionists. The city magistrate is imprisoned and fighting reported at Chang Chow, 24 miles west.

Amoy Saratoga Quiros Monmouth Roasio Hai Cheng

Public statement disputes governor comment in local paper

Frank B. Newton releases a letter denying attribution of quoted remarks about Governor Colquitt. He notes his Bexar county vote prediction and explains voting for General Davidson in the primaries. Newton argues the article misstates facts and asserts his support in the county by a large majority.

O. B. Colquitt Bexar County Davidson Frank BR. Newton

Beattie Jr. death sentence stands after governor declines stay

Governor Mann refused to intervene in the Henry Clay Beattie Jr. case, upholding the Chesterfield county court and the Supreme Court of Appeals ruling. He expressed no doubt of Beattie’s guilt and declined respite, aiming for swift, adequate punishment for the murder of his young wife ahead of the November 24 execution.

Associated Press Richmond Mann Henry Clay Beattie Jr Chesterfield County Court Supreme Court of Appeals Beattie Paul Beattie Supreme Court Circuit Court of Chesterfield

Deputies Raid Four Gambling Resorts in Morning Sweep

Deputy Sheriff Charles Stevens and a force raided four alleged gambling spots between midnight and 2 AM destroying tables burning poker chips tearing up cards. Two men were arrested at the Alamo plaza location. Raids also found paraphernalia at Losoya street and Santa Rosa avenue joints with attackers’ names listed.

Charles Stevens Alamo Plaza Losoya Street Santa Rosa Stevens Alfonso Newton Antonio Diaz Jack Fraser

Standard Oil Declares Final Dividend Before Dissolution

Standard Oil of New Jersey proclaims seven dollars a share for the last quarter, the final dividend before dissolution under the Supreme Court mandate. Standard Oil of New York declares twenty dollars a share, equivalent to 3.05 on Jersey stock. The New Jersey regular last quarter dividend is ten dollars a share. Since 1882 Standard Oil has distributed about 751 million in dividends.

Associated Press New York Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Supreme Court Standard Oil Divi

Hawley denounces Taft pardon of Robnett in Idaho

Gov James H Hawley issued a signed statement condemning President Taft for granting a pardon to Clarence W Robnett bookkeeper at Lewiston National Bank Idaho He was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to ten years in Idaho Springs He never served time and Hawley calls the action unjust and driven by special prosecutors from the attorney general's office.

Boise Idaho James H. Hawley Taft Clarence W. Robnett Lewiston National Bank Lewiston Idaho Springs Robnett United States Hay Wickersham

Change of venue urged after Gore acquittal in Gomez case

Assistant Attorney General C E Lane said he will press for a venue change for the remaining defendants in the hanging of Mexican boy Antonio Gomez. Lane expects difficulty securing conviction in Cameron County and plans a strenuous effort to secure court approval.

Austin Tex Cameron Z. T. Gore Antonio Gomez C. E. Lane Tha

Aldermen clash over October salary ordinance at city hall

On the city hall plaza at 11 this morning Mayor Bryan Callaghan and Alderman Robert Uhr argued as Alderman John Kenney condemned Uhr for blocking an October salaries vote. The scene drew a crowd while officials watched from the windows. Uhr had left a sewer committee conference with William Cassin when the confrontation began.

Bryan Callaghan Robert Uhr Uhr John Kenney Alderman Uhr Lucas City Hall Council Sewer Committee William Cassin the Light Callaghan Kenney

Mayor and aldermen clash over October salary vote

Mayor Callaghan and Aldermen Uhr and Kennedy argued on the sidewalk amid pedestrians as they discussed the October salary ordinance. Uhr defended his vote, vowing to oppose measures he sees as improper, while Callaghan sought conformity and accused lack of committee attendance.

Callaghan Kennedy Uhr Kenney de Lucas

Assistant Attorney General Submits Brief in Lane v. Shultz Victoria Case

Assistant Attorney-General KE Meade is in the city to submit the state's brief in the suit W. P. Lane comptroller v Shultz and Buss of Victoria. The comptroller seeks review of Judge John M. Green of Victoria's action. He will return to Austin tonight.

KE. Meade W. P. Lane

Lunch Meeting of San Antonio Real Estate Exchange

The San Antonio Real Estate Exchange will hold its luncheon at 12:15 tomorrow in the auditorium at 229 East Houston Street replacing the St. Anthony hotel venue. The event aims to expedite business and reduce dining time.

San Antonio Real Estate Exchange East Houston Street St. Anthony Hova

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Opens in San Antonio

With nearly a hundred delegates from forty-seven leagues and 3382 clubs, the tenth annual convention opened in the St. Anthony hotel. President Mike Sexton noted renewed publicity for San Antonio and introduced a resolution thanking the city and setting aside a charity game for orphans.

United States Canada Cuba National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Mike Sexton St. Anthony Hotel Sexton J. H. Farrell Board of Arbitration America A. W. Houston Anton San Antonio Houston Miken Sexton Association

Licht Want Ads Show Bargain Hunter Style

Mrs. "A" bought fine cut glass at a price slightly above ordinary. She is a bargain hunter who follows the Licht want ad method. The Licht pages are filled with everyday deals and four time offers from Thursday to Sunday. Call 176 to charge items by telephone.

Licht

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