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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1911

Page

9

Knights Templar Field Day Finals in San Antonio

Knights Templar of San Antonio commandery No 7 holds a field day on Thursday October 19 with fifteen candidates for the order of the temple and seven for the red cross degree. The program opens at 9 am, lunch at the asylum, then resumes in the afternoon culminating in a 6 pm dinner at the Menger hotel. Commandery officers and trustees are named in charge.

Order of the Temple Red Cross Knights Templar of San Antonio Commandery No. 7 Asylum of the Commandery Menger Frank H. Bradford Thomas T. VanderHoeven Otto A. Tandrop Ted H. Milburn John M. Strayhorn Irving M. Dietz Robert L Ball Eugene C. Arnold James E. Winters Edward Metz Edward McClannahan Thomas E. Blundell Lloyd Caldwell W. M. Carter Temple Edwin Chamberlain P. Cc

Humane work shown at the fair boosts bazaar

Bexar County Humane society plans a large bazaar at the International Fair to showcase every branch of the group's work. Proceeds from sales go to alleviate suffering and support services including a playground nursery and dog kennel. Members urge women to contribute handmade items for the event.

Playground Association The Humane Society Vance Milton Ludwig Ludwig Woodmen J. M. Vance Dallas San Antonio A. M. Pyron International Fair Association Colonel French Ever Johnson

Collier Slightly Hurt In Air Accident Near Rockefeller Estate

Lakewood New Jersey October 17 Robert Collier publisher who owned an airplane a week and his friend Oliver Simmons were thrown from the craft during a flight from Wickatunk to Alaska? to Al aire. They escaped with only slight injuries. The plane made a perilous landing on John D Rockefeller's estate and frightened a horse causing it to burst a blood vessel and die.

Associated Press Lakewood N. J Robert Collier Wickatunk Alaire Collier Oliver Simmons John D. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller

Rear Admiral Marshall Retires on Navy’s Retirement List

Rear Admiral William Alexander Marshall, aged 62, will be placed on the retired list today under the law. A Pennsylvania native, he entered the Naval Academy in 1867 and has a noted record in peace and war, presently commanding the Norfolk navy yard.

Associated Press Washington, D. C William Alexander Marshall Admiral Marshall Pennsylvania Naval Academy Norfolk Navy Yard

Boy Bitten by Dog Faces Hydrophobia Trial

The 11 year old son of Mrs H V Stanley widow living near the army post was bitten on the finger by his dog about two weeks ago. He was taken to the Pasteur Institute at Austin yesterday for hydrophobia treatment after his finger was amputated at the post hospital. Doctor R A Goeth, who treated him, says recovery seems unlikely due to the advanced stage.

H. V. Stanley Army Post Pasteur Institute Austin Post Hospital R. A. Goeth

Committees Seek Funds for Baseball Convention

Committees soliciting funds to entertain delegates for the baseball convention will meet Wednesday at 5 PM in the Chamber of Commerce to report progress. Each two or three member committee covers a business district area and aims to secure funds quickly. Today and tomorrow they continued outreach, reporting encouragement and a thousand badges ordered for delegates to be delivered November 5.

Chamber of Commerce

Chief Warden to Inspect Gulf Coast Fish and Oyster Trade

Chief Game Warden Jeff D. Cox plans a thorough inspection of the Gulf coast fish and oyster industry after returning to Austin. He aims to assess the oyster crop prospects and shipment levels, and ensure compliance with the law by fishermen and oyster gatherers.

Austin Tex Jeff D. Cox Game, Fish and Oyster Department Gulf Coast Cox

The Forum Debating Society Set To Meet At Y M C A

The Forum will hold its weekly meeting Tuesday night in the Y building. J R Brinkmeyer will speak on Our National Banking System and a debate on national banks issuing notes under capitalization limits a redemption fund and note lien provisions. Affirmative team includes Paul Scholz George Belser J E Brinkmeyer and Charles Neidert.

Young Men's Christian Association Y. Building J. R. Brinkmeyer Paul H. Scholz George Belser J. E. Brinkmeyer Charles Neidert

Syrup of Figs and Senna Endorsed as Gentle Laxative

A trade advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an effective remedy for headaches colds indigestion pains constipation and sour stomach. It urges buying the genuine Syrup Co. product with the company name printed on the front of each package.

Genui Recaliforming Syrup Co

Smith outlines platform moves and anti trust stance

In campaign remarks Mr. Smith defends anti corporate influence planks, cites tobacco trust dissolution as unlawful restraint, and supports swift dissolution actions. He plans a full platform later and advocates repeal of the fifteenth amendment while denying theft from rival platforms.

Tobacco Trust Smith North Texas Randell Sheppard Wolters Waters, Ball James K. Vardaman Mississippi

Tariff The Real Issue In Senate Candidacy

R R Smith, announcing his bid to succeed J W Bailey, argues tariff is the decisive national question. He condemns local issues like prohibition and recall as irrelevant to the race, and says he would meet opponents if they press Bailey or push state wide prohibitions.

R. RR. Smith United States J. W. Bailey Bailey Phillips Colquitt- Lane-Lightfoot

New Rupture Cure Promises Absolute, Free Treatment

A claimant offers a personal method claimed to cure rupture permanently at no cost. The notice requests recipients to write or coupon immediately, asserting it ends truss use, improves health, and extends life for all ages and occupations. No payment required. RA.

Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta Gay

Oklahoma City Man Bets $50,000 He Can Walk Across Continent

George Palmer of Oklahoma City, returning from a transcontinental sea voyage, offers $50,000 that he can walk across the continent and outpace any aviator. He says he may start in New York and go west or begin in San Francisco and go east and challenges Rodgers, Curtis, or any aviator. He doubts flying machines for sport or entertainment.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla George Palmer Rodgers Curtis Palmer New York San Francisco

Woman Weighing 475 Lbs Dies in Connecticut

Unionville, Conn. Oct 17 Mrs Julia M Hubbard died here in her 35th year weighing 475 pounds. She stood five feet eight inches tall and her waist measured eighty and a half inches. Her casket is a yard wide and will be carried by ten bearers.

Stewart Edward White Santa Barbara Cal New York British East Africa Associated Press Unionvile Conn Julia M. Hubbard

Corpus Christi School Bonds Approved for 50 000

The attorney general's department in Austin wired Corpus Christi that February bonds totaling 50 000 for the local school board have been approved. Arrangements are made for immediate sale and the election result carried by a large majority.

Corpus Christi Tex Attorney General's Department At Austin

Regulation urged for auto drivers near trains in Texas

Austin headline notes railroad commissioner Mayfield urges city ordinances to curb driving speeds and crossing in front of fast trains after September accidents. Two incidents occurred near Houston and China on the New Orleans railway, both deemed avoidable.

Austin Tex Mayfield Railroad Commission Houston China New Orleans

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