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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1911
Page
1
Public pressure mounts as calls for the minister’s ouster grow stronger. Bank and government notes face heavy selling, with discounts reaching about 20 percent as financial turmoil fuels broad discontent.
In Shibe Park Philadelphia on Oct 16 the champion Athletics defeated the Giants 3 to 1. Baker homered after Eddie Collins doubled, giving Philadelphia a late lead as Plank and Marquard matched zeroes until Crandall relieved. The series moves to New York for the decisive third game.
Sixty members of the Chinese assembly issue resolutions urging immediate organization of the Sze Chuen provincial assembly and release of its president and vice president. They also call for the dismissal of Sheng-Hsuan-Huai, imperial minister of posts and communications. Heavy bank runs persist with foreign notes rejected outside the legation quarter as the imperial board of finance acts.
For San Antonio and vicinity tonight and Tuesday, fair skies and colder temperatures. Winds light. Overnight lows near the mid 40s, daytime highs in the mid 60s.
The report lists temperatures and wind directions for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington with rain expected tonight and through Tuesday in most cities. Temperatures range from 38 to 66 degrees and winds mostly from the south east north east or northwest.
Statement declares that any report claiming the AP leased wire to any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and devoid of factual basis.
The Light asserts its value by merit not price cuts, boasting the largest circulation in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. It challenges advertisers to inspect its books and records and to compare with competing papers in the region to prove its claims.
The Light reports a $12,000 prize program drawing strong reader interest across Texas. The paper notes high early nominations and subscriptions, with San Antonio showing heightened awareness. Officials expect hundreds of new supporters before December 20 as readers respond to the contest offer.
A northwest storm warning was issued for the Texas coast from Corpus Christi east as a disturbance moves east likely bringing squalls and brisk winds. In Houston, a sharp temperature fall followed a two hour cloudburst with street flooding.
In Waco Texas an inch of rain fell overnight and the temperature dropped several degrees marking a cooler spell. Weather officials note the system moved through the area bringing wet conditions and a drop in temperatures.
One inch of rain fell in Denison Texas last night aided by heavy wind hail and a drop in temperature as reported from the city.
Col. F A Chapa stated a plot to kill General Bernardo Reyes at the I G N depot by gunfire or poison was discovered. Reyes said he heard of the report but paid it no mind. Friends expressed concern as the party waited for a train to Austin while Reyes remained unruffled and chatted with companions.
A man received a warm send off as friends and acquaintances gathered to bid him goodbye. He was kept surrounded by companions during the farewell moment.
In a high drama game from Devore to New York and Philadelphia, Marquard battles, Lord and Doyle clash at the plate, and Baker belts a fifth inning homer for Philadelphia while Collins and Merkle spark New York. Final score bracketed by late rallies and key defensive plays.
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