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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
2
The Oldest Piano in America offers a Chickering grand piano for home use. A renowned instrument producer presents the best in the world, showcasing historic quality and prestige with this instrument.
The possession of a Chickering Grand embodies a golden dream for admirers. The public regards Chickering as the standard piano of today and Jonas Chickering as a mastermind in grand piano design, marking it as the century’s great piano-building achievement.
Captain Charles Earnest Carr, 50, a retired British Army officer, died in a local hospital after arriving in San Antonio two weeks earlier to join Jeffry Jeffries in oil business in Tampico region. He served in Africa, later captain, and leaves a wife with two children in London. Interment set for Mission Cemetery at 4 p.m. The report also notes the burial of Second Lieutenant John R. Lynch with military honors at the National Cemetery and the death of Andrew McClung, 78, with funeral at his Harlandale residence and burial in G. M. Poor cemetery.
The federation of railroad shopmen presented demands for recognition from the Texas & Pacific railroad to Superintendent Anthony in New Orleans last week. Anthony reportedly said he could not deal with the men. The matter was then referred to General Superintendent Everman of the Gould lines who was to reply at Big Sandy, Texas, today.
In Washington at Catholic University of America an estimated two thousand Catholics gather to lay the cornerstone of the Gibbons memorial hall. The ceremony starts at 4 pm with Cardinal officiating. the building will serve as a dormitory for students.
Governor Colquitt calls a conference in New Orleans on October 23 with governors and agricultural commissioners from cotton states, plus farmers groups and major banks and newspapers, to devise methods to curb cotton price declines. The meeting aims to gather data on crop yields and conditions and to include key industry and media representatives. Royal orchestra performs at Sara-Goga restaurant daily.
Maclyn Arbuckle and Lew Dockstader spoke on good roads at a San Antonio Real Estate exchange luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel. Dockstader joked about a road with two foot cross ties while Arbuckle recounted a Bowie county court scene. Sam Mackin praised San Antonio’s influence, Lloyd Spencer offered support, and W S Hawkins urged members to join the good roads effort.
In Cleveland the United States district court for the Northern District of Ohio ruled today in favor of the government in a Sherman antitrust suit led by the attorney general against General Electric and its controlled subsidiaries. Judge Kilitts delivered the decree.
A Sampson two ton truck sent by the quartermaster general to Fort Sam Houston for service and experiments left for Leon Springs to deliver commissary supplies to troops on the reservation. Major Robert Rolfe estimates about two hours each way, though he thinks the trip could be shorter. Brig. Gen. Duncan and Col. Reynolds inspected highways this morning for the officers ride, returning this afternoon. Captain William D. Chitty, chief signal officer, was relieved from duty and ordered to transfer funds and property to Captain Joseph B. Myers. He heads to Fort Meade this week and will be stationed in Seattle, Wash.
Mrs. Gladys C Lynch may receive one half of Second Lieutenant John R Lynch's yearly salary depending on a board of officers findings about his death. If ruled in the line of duty the War Department will allot the sum. if insanity is proven the death may still be treated as in the line of duty. No pension under federal law.
San Antonio observed Columbus Day with a parade of floats and autos representing Spanish French Belgian and ethnic groups. Speakers included Mayor Callaghan and Chester Terrell with Italian and Spanish addresses. A grand ball followed with an eighteen piece orchestra and a spectacular forty foot Columbus statue firework display.
Tiburcio Coronado a Mexican man declared dead walked into the sheriff's office this morning proving he is alive. Deputies seek to identify a skeleton found near Mitchells Lake weeks ago whose clothing matched Coronado and which led to murder suspicions on another Mexican. The grand jury planned to investigate but Coronado’s return unsettles the case and the skeleton’s identity remains a mystery.
Mexico City October 12 President elect Madero said he accepts the people’s choice and will work with the vice president selected by voters. He denied forcing Suarez on the public, saying he only recommended him. If no candidate wins a majority, he would urge deputies to elect the top vote-getter.
Mrs George Randolph Chester has been granted a divorce from the short story writer. She named a young woman her husband introduced as his wife. Alimony totals 1600 dollars yearly plus royalties from the play Get Rich Quick Wallingford and 2400 dollars yearly for their two sons until age 25. The couple wed in Davenport Iowa on July 25 1895.
In Fort Worth Texas on October 12 Knights of Columbus observed Columbus Day after posts and banks. The real celebration will be postponed until Monday when Champ ark will address the group at the post office events.
Chicago celebrates Columbus day with elaborate land and water pageants. Knights of Columbus members portray Columbus, Ferdinand, Isabella and other period figures as three Spanish caravels sail from Jackson Park to Grant Park. Mayor Harrison welcomes the procession.
Fortress Monroe Virginia October 12. Lieutenant Theo C Ellyson and Lieutenant J H Towers who flew from Annapolis to Smiths Point yesterday returned to Annapolis today aboard the torpedo boat destroyer Bailey after an engine malfunction aboard the navy hydro aeroplane. The pair had planned water flight records and scouting maneuvers over the Atlantic fleet in Hampton Roads.
Foley Kidney Pills offer prompt relief from backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism congestion of the kidneys inflammation of the bladder and urinary irregularities. The remedy targets middle aged and elderly people and women with a positive, dependable effect. Edwards King Drug Co.
Mr 8 P Jameson of Devine visited his son under care of Dr J Harvey Moore, eye specialist in the Gyn ter building. Jameson arrived unable to read with one eye but after the Oscillator treatment he can read with the worse eye.
Following a brief session the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias postponed activities until next Tuesday. An army officer will be secured to instruct them in sword drill after the meeting adjourned.
United States and Japan dispatch warships to Hankow as rebels gain momentum in Hankow Han Yang and Wu Chang. The revolt spreads with Manchu losses and towns falling while foreigners are not molested. An imperial edict orders Pekin troops toward Hankow and a naval fleet to converge on Wu Chang Han Yang Hankow. dynamite threats target the Pekin Hankow railroad bridges.
Two men died and several others were injured when a Great Northern Railroad wreck occurred near Bellingham Washington this morning. All traffic on the line was halted.
The Pearce family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindnesses and beautiful offerings after the death of their son Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Myran A. Pearce.
Notice lists licenses to wed for Jonas S Moten Jr and Isabella Todd, Felipe Rivas and Guadalupe Guerra, Louis E Sten and Olive Bell Dumont. The article records upcoming marriage license issuances and the names of the couples involved.
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