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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1911

Page

7

Fire alarm false report triggers arrest in Lubbock district

Elecio Luna, 20, arrested by Patrolman Massey after allegedly turning in a false fire alarm from a box on Lubbock street on July 12. Luna failed to appear in corporation court and bond was forfeited. In other items, Willis Darby fined $5 for assault on Guy Birdsong and Blas Lopez, about 30, held in city jail on theft charge.

Ara News Lubbock Street Elecio Luna Massey Corporation Court Willis Darby Guy Birdsong Darby Birdsong Blas Lopez Justice Fisk

Vinci宣oused as a blood builder in heat-weakened locals

A Red Bank New Jersey man, Walton Cullington, touts Vinci as the remedy for heat weakened residents. He claims it rebuilt his strength after summer illness and urges others to use Vinci, a cod liver and iron preparation, sold by Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building opposite the post office.

Red Bank N. J Walton Cullington Vinci Fischer's Gibbs Bldg

Lady Augusta Gregory Brings Irish Plays to Boston

Lady Augusta Gregory arrives in the United States to stage Irish plays. She helps found the Irish National Theater and directs it while also writing distinguished plays and translating Erse verses. One of her Irish plays has been produced recently in Boston.

Lady Augusta Gregory United States Lady Gregory Irish National Theater Boston

Ring valued at 200 stolen from Mrs J Robertson home

Police report a ring adorned with two diamonds and a topaz valued at 200 was stolen from 1102 Wyoming Street belonging to Mrs J Robertson on April 8. Lopez sold the ring for 2.50 and was arrested Saturday night by Officer Millard. The ring was recovered.

Child Christened at St Henry's Church

Mr and Mrs Peter Grandjean of 525 West Mitchell street had their infant christened Sunday at St Henry's Church on South Flores street. Robin Mechler of Devine Texas and Miss Estella Grandjean served as sponsors. Cold weather causes jail arrests as police court reports 49 cases with about one third intoxication charges, Judge Buckley presiding.

Peter Grandjean West Mitchell Street St. Henry's Church South Flores Street Robin Mechler Devine Texas Estella Grandjean East Park Avenue Buckley

Local Notables and City Notes Highlight Weekend

Temporary administrators Newton and Harris complete an estate paper review for H. B. Salliway and invite holders to reclaim papers 3 to 4 pm with contact at the county clerk. Grand jury resumes deliberations after recess. Civil County Judge Huntress returns to court work. Dr. Manes and Dr. Patteland Nixon added to medical listings.

Salliway Newton Robert Harris H. B. Salliway Joseph Newton County Clerk's Ofce

Fire Prevention Day Observed Amid City Clean-Up

San Antonio and several states marked Fire Prevention Day with proclamations and a city effort to reduce fire hazards. Merchants and households cleaned rubbish, inspected wiring, and reminded workers to practice safety. cautions included metal containers for matches and coal oil, proper extinguishers, and regular chimney sweeps as cold weather drives activity.

San Antonio Colquitt Callaghan National Underwriters’ Association Chimeny

Fort Worth Cleans Up

Fort Worth, Oct 9. Following a call from Governor Colquitt city crews mobilized to address flooding and cleanup efforts after recent storms. Local officials urged residents to stay clear of damaged areas and follow safety advisories.

THE Associated Press Fort Worth, Tex Colquitt

Proper Treatment for Catarrh

An advertisement for S.S.S. blood purifier claiming it treats catarrh by targeting the disease source. It promotes the medicine as penetrating and cleansing the blood with tonic effects, notes local remedies may aid symptoms, offers a free treatise, and invites readers to request medical advice. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga. markets the product.

S.S.S S. S SWIFT Atlanta, Ga

Fort Worth Observes Cleanup and Fire Prevention Day

Mayor Davis announces city observance while voluntary cleanup work proceeds under Health Officer Bender guidance.

Davis Fort Worth Bender

Houston Residents Rally Over Insurance Rate Proclamation

The Associated Press reports Houston residents react to a state fire insurance board proclamation. Rates on homes were raised while business concerns saw lowered figures, provoking resentment among some locals during cleanup day.

Associated Press Houston Tex State Fire Insurance Board

Banquet Honors Retiring Turner and Returning Hunter

Invitations issued to local rail officials for a farewell banquet at the Oriental hotel October 12 honoring E. P. Turner retiring after over 25 years with the lines and welcoming George D. Hunter who returns to Texas after four years away and who previously served as assistant general passenger agent in New York and Houston.

Railro E. P. Turner George D. Hunter International & Great Lge Texas & Pacific Dalas Oriental Hotel Turner Hunter Texas New York City International & Great Northern Houston

Volz Murder Case Adjourned Over Missing Key Witness

The trial of J. P. Volz for the murder of his wife Annie Volz was postponed until tomorrow afternoon due to the absence of principal state witness P. J. Flaugh. Flaugh had accompanied Mrs. Volz to her home just before her death.

J. P. Volz Annie Volz P. J. Flaugh Flaugh

Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples

Jose Contreras and Cruz Saucedo. John R. Lynch and Gladys Caruth ers. Edward W. Davis and Cena Cade. George Baylor and Carrie A. Miller colored.

Jose Contreras Cruz Saucedo John R. Lynch Gladys Caruth Ers Edward W. Davis Cena Cade George Baylor Carrie A. Miller

Railway foreman resignations and new appointments across Texas

W R Duff resigns after four years as general car foreman for Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway in Trague effective October 14. Duff will become master car builder for I and G N at Palestine. W A Miller named foreman at Waxahachie and Tom Griggs appointed foreman at Hillsboro.

Associated Press Trague Tex W. R. Duff Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway Company Palestine W. A. Miller Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway Waxahachie Tom Griggs Hillsboro

Interveners Granted Right to File in Lane Mandamus Case

The Texas Supreme Court allowed C. E. Lane Shelley Rover and H. M. Garwood to file petitions to be recognized as interveners in the Lightfoot Lane mandamus, though it has not yet granted permission to intervene for the state. The move is a procedural step in the ongoing case.

Assciated Austin Tex Supreme Court C. E. Lane Shelley Rover H. M. Garwood Lightfoot Lane Eee

Young Men Robbed Near Sap Depot on South Flores Street

William Knelly and Carl Tatum report being held up by two Black men about 11:30 last night near the Sap depot on South Flores Street. They were knocked down and robbed of $3.35 and $5. They say the suspects are known to several men with headquarters near the depot and offer a $50 reward for information identifying the robbers.

William Knelly South Cherry Street Carl Tatum South Presa Street South Flores Street Knelly Tatum

Stabbing of Mexican man in Loling Texas

Julian Barbosa, a Mexican, was found dead with a stab wound to the heart on Main Street in Loling Texas. Several Mexicans have been arrested as police investigate the homicide this October morning.

Loling Tex Julian Barbosa Main Street

Two Luling Couples Wed in Gonzales Ceremony

In Gonzales yesterday R. E. Stanley wed Miss Lillian Greer and William Gregg married Miss Pinkie Cochr am. The weddings were reported from Luling, Texas, on October 9.

Gonzales Luling Tex R. E. Stanley Lillian Greer William Gregg Pinkie Cocreham

Madero Club Members Burn Reyes Talk At San Antonio Meeting

The Francisco I. Mad club of San Antonio drew 300 to 400 as members condemned General Bernardo Reyes remarks claiming fraud in Mexico’s election and a tyrannical rule worse than Diaz. Speakers denounced Reyes and his San Antonio visit, while 60 new members joined the club and weekly meetings were planned. Germany ships about 29 000 feathers annually to England for millinery use.

Bernardo Reyes Madero Mexico Diaz Francisco I. Mad Club San Antonio Hidalgo Theater R. Torres Delgado Tomas Tanguma Manuel Lo«zano Emilio Gonzales Carlos M. Ortis J. E. Lopez General Reyes the Light Jmne San Anstonio Amando Morantes

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