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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1911
Page
2
The preliminary Census Bureau report for September 1 to October 31, compared with 1910, notes a sharp rise in cotton supplies and distribution. Figures indicate over two million more people counted in the last year, reflecting significant growth. details released by Associated Press.
The report shows cotton statistics by bale counts and 600 pound exports. It covers consumption, mill stocks, and warehoused supplies in public storage and independent facilities. The "Elsewhere" stock reflects a deduction from total supply minus exports and consumption.
Miss Avis Smith Jackman, novelist and short story writer, died from exhaustion at her New York home on Mission Avenue after caring for her ill mother with pneumonia. The death was announced today.
Cable dispatches report the death in Germany of Oullis Genee one of Germanys famous actresses aged 77. In 1869 Frau Genee toured America ending in San Francisco where she founded the first German theater.
A Atchison Kansas mail carrier Fred Deuhren reports kidney and bladder trouble, with back pain worsened by heavy mail loads. After taking Foley's Kidney Pills he says his kidney trouble is entirely gone and he feels as sound as ever, per Edwards King Drug Co.
F T Parks and Company at 229 East Houston Street advertises Imperial tires with a 40 percent discount for buyers. The notice emphasizes affordable pricing and prompt purchase options.
A Texas liquor permit official notes that the statute requires male residents over 21 to hold licenses. A widow seeks transfer after her husband’s death, but lawyers advise that licenses expire or may transfer only to a male resident, depending on location and law. The notice also includes an unrelated drug ad for Foley Kidney Pills.
A claimant reports grave kidney issues improved after four 50 cent bottles of Swamp Root, claiming a gravel stone passed and no further trouble. Notary confirms he swore to the statement on July 31 1909. Letter invites readers to request a sample bottle and a booklet from Kilmer Co. San Antonio Light noted.
Southern Amusement touring revival of Thomas Dixon's The Clansman will visit important southern cities, including the Grand tomorrow night and Monday matinee and night. The Gamblers by Charles Klein also comes to the Grand for three nights starting Tuesday with a Thursday matinee, directed by Authors' Producing Co. John Cort president. The play centers on a young freebooter who joins his father's bank, using risky schemes and a conflicted romance with the prosecuting attorney's wife.
The Plaza Theater presents its final weekly bill offering this season with acts by the Celli opera singers Gregoria and Elmina, Queen Mab and Weiss, the Marco Twins, Miss Donoghue, and Art Raphael receiving praise. Next week features Mary Norman monologue Types of Women Five Musical Lassies Peters and ONeill in A Summer Flirtation the Three Navarros equilibrists Marie Sparrow the Irish Cyclone the Daring Darts in aerial novelty Josh Dale the Alabama Kid the Plazascope in motion pictures and Zimmer orchestra.
At the Royal a program of merit ends tonight. Miss Lewis performs a fearless exhibition while Miss Bell charms as clown. Lew Woods astounds as ventriloquist with motionless lips. The DPDagoes Nick Long and Adalene Cotton impress as interpreters of Italian character. Milo Jenny’s performing cats and monkeys provide fifteen minutes of delight. Harry Murphy delivers a black face monologue. Overall the bill remains unusually balanced.
At Atlanta on November 25 the American Federation of Labor voted to rejoin the building trades department, urging one craft one organization and ending factional disputes. P F Richardson surrendered the International Association of Car Workers charter, but Samuel Gompers rejected the action and will notify the car workers. Controversies among other unions were referred to President Gompers for action.
Three hundred fifty bankers and families depart New Orleans at 11 am aboard four steamers for a Caribbean cruise and Panama ist hm isthmus visit. They sail on Carrillo X Vive s Sixaola and Heredia, reach Colon next Thursday, visit Panama City, then return to New Orleans December 7 with receptions, canal inspections, wireless service, and a shipboard newspaper for readers.
Conference of Older Christian Boys at First Baptist church urged prayer before games as aid to victory and urged team work to clean up schools. Robinson deplored bleacher spirit corrupting English. discussion covered athletics and school obligations.
A pack train of about sixty mules and thirteen civilian staff from Troop M Third Cavalry leaves tonight for Fort Sam Fordyce to patrol the Brownsville border area. Major Scotd ordered the train. Captain Johnson will command. Medical officers Owen and Hayden join Troop M in the field for support and forage supply.
Clouds prevented frost overnight though some areas report killing frosts. The forecast calls for a fair warm Sunday with temperatures rising during the night. Early morning readings reached freezing but cloud cover inhibited frost formation. Reports from nearby stations note frost in larger surrounding regions with heavy dew frozen on the ground in South Texas.
A Texas report says the Thirty-second legislature did not extend delinquent state tax deadlines, threatening state seizure of thousands of acres of land and city property due to unpaid state taxes. Chief Clerk White reviews the scope as the issue involves many delinquent taxpayers statewide and in cities.
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