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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
9
State Health Officer Steiner announces a statewide gathering of county and city health officers in Austin around November 10 to 12. The convention will review new sanitary laws from the recent legislative session and address nonreporting of births and deaths by some cities and counties. About 300 to 400 officers are expected.
In a night fight on the Bunnell farm three miles north of Taylor, Mary Coleman was stabbed to death. Bertha Mayhill was examined in justice court and ordered held at Georgetown jail awaiting grand jury action.
Mrs. Menda Hughes, living one mile south of Cedar Gap Missouri, shot and killed neighbor Mars Marler last night after he approached the Hughes home with car waste and kerosene and threatened to kill the family and burn the house. She fired three shots with a pistol, one fatal instantly.
The East Boston breaker of the East Payne Coal Company at Luzerne Borough near Wilkes Barre was destroyed by fire on Oct 3. Loss estimated at $100,000 as twelve hundred workers were laid off after the blaze trapped workers momentarily before they escaped through a secondary opening.
In Denver on October 3 the public lands convention declared against federal control of natural resources, affirming that public domain is held in trust for U S citizens who locate settle develop and improve it. The convention closed with the committee on permanent organization report.
Austin continues relief after Bayless dam flood leaves 32 dead and 54 missing. State health officials report high demand for money, men, and food while communities from Philadelphia to Wellsboro donate cash and volunteers. Rail clearance and debri removal progress, with 800 laborers expected and food as top need.
Bayless Pulp and Paper president says Hatton recommended repairs to allow about 50 feet water depth in Austin Pa dam for emergency strength. Spillway partly blasted to ensure safety while experts will conduct scientific investigation into the wall break and gate operation during the accident.
Newcastle Indiana October 3 Associated Press report says a city order to remove card tables from cigar stores and billiard rooms is blamed on matrimony politics. Mayor George M Barnard telegraphed the order while in West Grove Pennsylvania awaiting marriage. A tobacconist quips the bride already holds office.
The American Bankers association plans strong advocacy for monetary reform at its November New Orleans meeting. Former Senator Aldrich will head discussions with fifteen leading bankers, urging a solid nonpartisan front and urging attendees to lobby senators and representatives.
A man identifying as Alex Johnson and alias Bill Wheeler was arrested in Prince Rupert B C after boasting of a 250000 bank robbery haul and money from a Montana ranch sale. He is held on a technical charge while his identity is investigated, with reports he deposited 10000 in cash in two banks and spent lavishly.
Senor Emilio Bracho of Durango Mexico brings a $50 000 exhibit to the fair including native Mexican girls shown at work on drawn silk shawls and a collection of pottery from Indians living in remote regions. Bracho notes Indians fear travel by rail and declined to come.
Lisbon telegram reports a tentative Oporto uprising collapsing with conspirators arrested. Government vows energetic measures to repress further conspiracies and asserts absolute tranquility in Portugal.
In Taylor Texas on October 3 the city sold 375 bales of cotton on the streets as part of the season total reaching 18,203 bales. August brought 7,010 and September 11,193 bales, both records.
William Jennings Bryan told about five thousand at a Missouri State Fair address in Kansas City that he is not a candidate for president. He cited past Republican use of his platform and warned against a possible third term charge if he ran again, while remaining optimistic for Democratic success.
A Missouri commission named by Gov. Hadley to build a $10,000 Mark Twain monument selected Riverview park in Hannibal as the site. The memorial will overlook the Mississippi River and honor the author.
Seguin Texas October 3 The Women s Missionary societies of the Methodist church opened a three week period of prayer with daily programs planned On Sunday at the First Methodist church Rev J F Webb will deliver the annual sermon and preach the sermon citywide observance continues through the week with services and readings scheduled by local societies.
Captain Peter C. Hains Jr., who killed William Annis in August 1908, was pardoned today and left Sing Sing prison a free man. He had been serving an indeterminate sentence of eight to ten years. Attorneys argued he was driven to the act by motives connected with Annis and his wife. After imprisonment Hains resigned his commission in the U.S. Army.
A Gonzales stockholders meeting organized a new social club with $5000 capital. About thirty members attended at City Hall. Officers elected include President W L Gardion and Secretary W C Kleine. A committee to draft by laws and a committee to secure a building were named. Postcards will be emailed to members to suggest a club name.
Fort Worth reporters note that employment agencies ordered by county authorities to close Sundays refuse compliance and announce plans to take the case to court.
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