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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1911

Page

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Dies Suddenly While Running to Work First Mayor of Kyle

George D. Hargis aged 55 a longtime San Antonio hardware businessman died suddenly of apoplexy while en route to work from his home at 211 Lotus Street. He was the first mayor of Kyle and a prominent Baptist church worker. He is survived by his wife, five sons, a daughter, and a sister. Funeral services will be held at his home and burial in Kyle.

Achia W. H. Hargis Hargis Georga H. Pfentfer Ha Exi Mr. Pfentfer Caldwell County Hare County Hyre San Antonio Allline iHevsinger Hardwarn Hirst Baptist Church Sin Geome Deacons and Trustece Claude A National Park of Commerce James 0. Sullivan Rowland Lousinadr Jigrdwire Company Kyle Tle Alimo Lodge Et Masons Une Ayvlo Yteinek, Tey, BT Porter

Public Sanitation Lecture by Judge Wilkerson Arrives

Judge James XN Wilkerson of Fort Worth will deliver a lecture on public responsibility for sanitation and higher standards of civic efficiency. The talk, at 7 30 p m, is in the Travis Park Methodist church lecture room under the citizens committee on public instruction. He arrives in the city this afternoon and will be entertained at the St Anthony.

Travis Parke Methodiut James XN. Wilkerson Fort Worth State ‘Medical Association Citizens' Committee On Public Instruction Bexar County Wilkerson St Anthony Bings

City Without Water After Gas Explosion Destroys Pumping Station

A gas explosion early today knocked out Brownwood's water supply, destroying the pumping station and causing an estimated loss of 16 000 dollars. The fire also damaged the telephone plant, electric plant, and ice plant. Local figures include L O McGaughty of Ballanall and banker Charles Holbrook of Saco visiting the city.

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Painter McNally Found Wounded at Home After Throat Slashing

Byron McNally, a painter, is in critical condition at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital after being found Thursday at his 1527 San Fernando Street residence with a throat wound. Fireman Frank Trevenio, living nearby, awakened to a rock thrown at his house and found McNally on the rear gallery, bleeding and in shock. A letter in McNally’s pocket asked that all arteries of his neck be cut if he died, and authorities noted the note’s disturbing implication.

Byron DB McNally Physicians’ and Surgeons' Hospital Rene San Fernando Street Frank Trevenio San Fernando Stream McWally Z. A. Bantleon Eighth Street Kansas

Revolution Amidst Rumors of Mexican Escape

The report centers on General Reyes Tiuks denying loans or arms deals linked to a looming revolution. He says he will not flee, while his family arrives in the city. Manuel Esteva, the Mexican consul, meets the governor to discuss neutrality laws and border arms movements.

Reyes Tiiks Steres Associated Press Mexico City Reyes Maderistag Rodolfo Rayes Rodolfo Reyes Laredo Estewt Manual Esetera Austin Esteve Ube

Rangers Sent to Border Amid Mexican Tension

The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers and officers met with the adjutant general and the governor to discuss border security. Hughes will lead a detail in Austin, while others return to the border to oversee supplies and guard against incursions.

Associated Press Austin Tex Clay Dughes Fox Sanders Tanger Adjutant General's Department Hughes Ausa Texas Rangers Pexas Rio Grande

Mexican officials meet Texas governor on border relations

In Austin on November 17, Governor Colquitt and Mexican Consul General Astava discussed U S Mexican relations with Francisco M. Estiva and other consular officials. They addressed neutrality laws, border ranger delays, and promised to prevent depredations while ensuring justice for the Antonio Gomes case at Cameron.

Austin Tex Hebween Tae Mawel A. Astava Largo Griner Wel Jane Alemizwlon Tle Lane Colquitt People of Texas Touve Alan Dinovased Ifla Antonio Gomes Cameron War Justica

Endonent Charged with Reelect Advocacy in Court

A fragment mentions Dibrell a Endonent and a proposed re election bid tied to a legal proceeding in Texas. Names such as James dreanwoon and others are listed in a revolutions context with signatures. The text is garbled but indicates a political action and court involvement.

San Antonio Drummers Vote on Tipping Reform Movement

San Antonio traveling men plan a Sunday vote on joining a national campaign to end tipping of hotel staff and porters as a cost of travel. Local groups debate action, with estimates pegging tipping and hotel charges well into hundreds of millions annually. If no hotel owners reform, organizers threaten reprisals and private housing lists may be used to shelter transients.

Commercial Travelers National League San Antonio Traveling Men'a Association Previn Hy. Matthews Guster Antonio Lavellay Maithayrs P. Fi. Tunve National League Br. Dollne

Women and Children Barred From Trial

Lincoln Center Kan Nov 17 Thresmin bars women and children from the court during the jury selection in the Mary Chamberlain case. The judge feared testimony would harm a mother or daughter in Lineal County and noted it would be distasteful to exclude attendees. The article details the mob attack on Chamberlain and the involvement of several men, with focus on the courtroom exclusion and trial proceedings.

Associated Presa Lincoln Center Kan Thresmin Mary Chemberialy Shedy Bend Inlin Box John Schmitt A. N. 5Imme Baerkl Crk Everett Clark Deere Miss Chamber- Jaly Miss Chambertein

Umpire Welfare Session Highlights Legal Moves

A Tangled session on baseball governance discusses players contracts and union rules. Key figures include Brooklyn club president Charles Wirbois and Cal Ewing of San Francisco as the panel weighs major league versus minor league dynamics and arbitration.

National Board of Arbitration Thy National Commission Ee Charles Wirbois Brooklyn Jeane Ylayire Levvilary

Magnates of Texas League Hold Meeting

A spirited Texas league owners meeting at the St Anthony hotel lasted nearly two hours. They discussed revising the constitution with stronger penalties and enforcing agreements. F H Dover was authorized to draft amendments for January review.

St. Anthony F. H. Dover Galveston Cleo F. W W. Dever Gulventon Agale Dever Texas League Deey Abner Davin Oushema City Club One Inglehart Austin Club Wilbur Alien D. 1 Ingleharh Teno Humler Evlovishla Daktuberts Thy Ueuston Elk Antonio Eich W. TR. Davitaen

Cure Your Stomach Trouble With Blood Health

The article links indigestion to anemia and poor blood, arguing that pure oxidized blood improves stomach function. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a safe blood builder and includes a testimonial from Mrs James A Fistcher of Maron Georgia about relief after months of illness. It notes availability from druggists and a mail order offer.

Williams James A. Fistcher Beech Avenue Maron Williamus St Louis St. Louis Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schnectady N.Y

Socialists Move to Elect by Referendum at Labor Convention

At the Atlanta gathering of the American Federation of Labor the socialist faction pushes a proposal to nominate officers by referendum ballots sent to affiliated unions. Delegate Joseph Proheselle backs the plan, aiming to place names on ballots counted by a four-person committee. The measure requires a constitutional amendment and faces swift debate behind closed doors.

Tabor R Soctated Atlanta Officara Committee On Law Ax &Pies

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