Miners Scarce Across Texas Coal Fields
Special to the Light Austin Tex Oct 18 coal mine operators report difficulty securing miners as many desert for cotton pickin Negro and Mexican labor preferring cotton work inspector Isidore Broman notes widespread compliance with mining laws he heads to Fort Worth Strawn and Newcastle to inspect mines and probe disputes between owners and the miners union
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Austin
Tex
Isidore Broman
Fort Worth
Strawn
Newcastle
Four Story Nueces Hotel Steel Reaches Completion
Special to The Light from Corpus Christi reports workers have finished the steel framework for the four story Nueces Hotel on North Beach. The $100,000 hotel is due for completion and occupancy before January 15, 1912.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
North Beach
Nueces Hotel Company
Cascarets Promise Quick Cleanse for Stomach and Bowel
Medical ad claims Cascarets purify the stomach, regulate digestion, and remove undigested food, toxins, and waste from the liver and intestines. It asserts they cause no cramps or sickness, work overnight, and cost 10 cents a box, suitable for all ages in households.
Obituary notices include Partridge and Schroder deaths
Thaddeus J. Partridge aged 42 died Tuesday at 728 San Pedro avenue. His body goes to Mobile for interment with widow and two sons. he had lived in Mobile previously and worked for Newton, Weller & Wagner. Mrs Inez Schroder aged 83 died at 117 Crosby street after fifty years in the city. Native of Germany who came to San Antonio in 1852. funeral at 3 pm from home with service at St Joseph's Church at 3:30 and interment in St Joseph's cemetery.
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Partridge
Thaddeus J. Partridge
San Pedro Avenue
Mobile
Ala
Newton, Weller & Wagner Company
Schroder
Inez Schroder
Crosby Street
Funeral of Cordila Marchiori Reported Missing Infant
The funeral for Cor dila Marchiori, three months old, was held after he died at 7 45 Monday night following a two week illness. The parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Marchiori live at 1722 Buena Vista street. The burial took place in the family plot at San Fernando cemetery.
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Marshiori
Cordila
Ralph Marchiori
Buena Vista Street
San Fernando
Real Estate Exchange Invites Kessler to Luncheon
George B. Kessler, Kansas City city planner and landscape architect, may attend the Real Estate Exchange luncheon at the St Anthony hotel at 12 30. He is cleaning the 4000 acre resort north of the city developed by J P Withers. He previously spoke here sharing ideas to beautify San Antonio. Directors meet at 1 30 to receive the finance committee report and discuss affairs.
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George B. Kessler
Kansas City
Real Estate Exchange
St. Anthony Hotel
Mr. Kessler
J. P. Withers
Exchange
San Antronio
Organizaon
Blaze Destroys Cottage Housing Three Mexican Families
A small cottage at 126 San Fernando Street burned last night after a match dropped in a floor crack. Chief Bishop and fire crews found the structure in ruins at 8:45 P.M. Damage is estimated at 250 dollars to the building and 100 dollars to the contents. the owner is T. J. Boltz.
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San Fernando Street
Bishop
T. J. Boltz
Freight Engineer La Landa Injured On Incoming Train
Freight engineer La Landa of train No. 92 sustained a broken left leg yesterday afternoon at Sweet Home when struck by the step on the engine of passenger train No. 8 of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass. He was brought to the city and taken to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment.
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la Landa
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Sweet Home
Santa Rosa Hospital
Special Trains to Dallas for Big Dallas Fair
In anticipation of the largest crowd, the Missouri Kansas & Texas rail line runs two extra trains on October 21 from this city. The first departs at 7 30 in the morning and the second at 8 50 in the evening. Four trains that day will carry sale of popular rate tickets en route to Dallas.
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Dallas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
McNamara Trial Tactics Focus on Gas or Dynamite Cause
Los Angeles October 18 The McNamara murder case hinges on whether the Times building explosion was caused by dynamite or gas. Defense seeks to expose jurors prejudice toward unions and dynamite knowledge while the prosecution argues the indictments center on murder linked to the Times disaster regardless of the exact cause.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
J. W. Roberts
Roberts
Times
Darrow
McMcNamara
McNamara
Namaras
James 8. McNamara
Vinol Strengthens Weak From Long Illness Claim
An advertisement touts Vinol cod liver and iron as a proven remedy for fatigue and weakness. It includes a New York testimonial from Mrs. Y F Schwartz and guarantees satisfaction with a money back promise. Fischer's Drug Store in Gibbs Building opposite the post office distributes the product.
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Vinci
Y. F. Schwartz
New York City
Fischer's Drug Store
Gibbs&Bldg
Postoffice
Motion to Advance Case Involving W P Lane Sanctioned
A motion to advance the case of W. P. Lane vs Schulz and Buss of Victoria was submitted in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals. Schulz and Buss oppose, claiming insufficient time to review the comptroller brief. The saloon owners had their license revoked by Comptroller Lane. a district judge ruled the revocation illegal and restored the license, with the comptroller appealing.
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W. P. Lane
Comproller
Schulz and Buss
Victoria
Robertson-Fitzhugh
Court of Final Resort
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Schulz
Buss
Boutonniere Jurors Decide Aguilar's Fate
Twelve jurors in a murder trial decide whether Juan Aguilar will face the death penalty for the killing of Benjamin Amaya. The panel, wearing boutonnieres, deliberates on life or death as the trial enters its second day amid a floral festival mood in the courtroom.
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Juan Aguilar
Aguilar
Benjamin Amaya
Antonio Diaz
Ers
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement promoting Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria preventer and system builder. It asserts the bottle lists quinine and ton% upon the label, branding it tasteless and suitable for both adults and children, priced at 50 cents.
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GROVE
Seeligson declines for courthouse ticket in county race
District Judge Arthur Seeligson declines to run for county judge as part of the courthouse ticket. County Judge Phil Shook also announces he will not seek re election. The move triggers new alignments among courthouse supporters amid plans to field stronger candidates and challenge current office holders at the upcoming election.
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Arthur Seeligson
Phil Shook
Courehouse
Seeligson
Ecotics
Shook
Alfonso Madero Expected to Visit City for Madero Club
Alfonso Madero brother of President elect Francisco I Madero is due in San Antonio this week to handle matters and to help form a large Madero club. A rally of about 300 Maderistas met at Benevolent Hall and organized a Francisco I Madero club, with officers not yet elected pending his arrival, Jose Octavio Flores being offered the secretary role but not yet confirming.
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Alfonso Madero
Francisco I. Madero
Mexico
Madero Club
San Antonio
Madero
Benevolencia Fiall
Jose Octavio Flores
Maderista
Return From Inspection Tour By Dr Caffery
Dr Russell Caffery returned to the city after visiting Chicago New York Rochester and other cities on an inspection tour with Mrs Caffery and Miss B B Baylor of the Baylor hospital The trip aimed to plan improvements to the Baylor hospital surgical operating room During the absence Caffery earned a post graduate degree in the medical college at Rochester
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Chicago
New York
Rochester
Russell Caffery
Japan and China Rumors Stir South China Tensions
Reports circulate that Ghincoe forces clash with Eb Eloin amid revolts while Japan seeks neutrality. Word of anti Japanese boycotts in South China grows as Pekin pressures Tokyo over railway loans. Officials say Japan will not intervene unless its interests are attacked. Manchuria dispatches show no uprisings yet.
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Japan
China
United States
Pekin
Tokio
Harn Yang
Manchuria
Amoy Threatened as Revolt Advances
Amoy was threatened with seizure by revolutionary leaders as dispatches circulated from unverified headquarters. Observers noted Amoy’s fortified island position would complicate any takeover from outside, implying internal support is crucial for success.
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Amoy
Associated Press
Negotiations Continue Between Chinese Leaders at Hankow
Pekin reports negotiations are proceeding again between Admiral Sah Chen Ping and General Li Yuat Heng, revolutionary commander at Hankow, with the nature of talks undisclosed. Li Yang Heng is said to have been coerced into leadership, not the prime mover in the rebellion. The expedition up the Han river aimed to attack General Chang Piaos near the Belgian concession.
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Associated Press
PEKIN
Sah Chen Ping
Li Yuat Heng
Hankow
Li Yang Heng
Han River
Chang Piaos
Rebels Reported Capture of Nanking and Kiu-Kiang
Shanghai dispatch says rebels have captured Nanking and Kiu-Kiang with no official confirmation. Report notes several government troop secessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
Nanking
Kiu-Kiang
Anniversary of Confucius Birth Noted in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong on October 18 the Confucius birthday was celebrated as a general holiday. The imperial flag was not shown as crowds derided the Manchus and urged the flags be lowered after a brief display over a few shops.
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Hong Kong
Confucius
Landing in doubt as Germans landed at Haakow
Berlin reports uncertainty over a landing by German forces at Haakow described by the admiralty as suspected but not confirmed. The dispatch notes other commanders present and questions the success or purpose of the operation.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Admiralty Isversary
Confucius
Haakow
Britain Declares Absolute Neutrality in China
London reports the British government has decided upon an attitude of absolute neutrality in China as tensions rise.
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Associated Press
London
China
Rioters Drive Off Houston Man In Palestine Shop Clash
In Palestine Texas on October 18 a Houston man attempted to hire strikebreakers at Hariman line shops. A union town, spectators surged as officers protected the man until he was hustled into a car and driven out of town.
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THE
Association Press
Palestine
Tex
Houston
Hariman Line
President Taft Prolongs European Tour
President Taft extends his international visit during a lengthy trip abroad. Official reports indicate continued engagements with European leaders, with plans for additional ports of call and diplomatic meetings still under consideration.
Taft Travel Plans Through Multiple States
President Taft's itinerary includes stops in Pittsburg Morganton Hot Springs and Cincinnati with tentative dates in Tennessee and Hodgenville Kentucky to dedicate the Lincoln farm memorial. An oncoming train accident was averted when a tire shift was detected near Kelso prompting an emergency engine swap.
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Pittsburg
Taft
Washington
Morgantown
W. Va
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Hodgenville
Lincoln Farm Memorial
Tennessee
Taf
Hhe
Here
Kelso
Hotel Arrivals Report Travelers From Frisco and More
J F Cowan Frisco district passenger agent arrived on business for his road W E Fitch International and Great Northern left for Houston last night W L Rockwell irrigation official returned from Zavala county noting signs of prosperity Herman Strauss travels Texas clothing dealer still selling summer gear W B Witty Fort Worth arrived at the Stony Oyster order urged at the Saratoga Restaurant
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J. F. Cowan
Frisco
Houston
W. E. Fitch
International & Eatent Northern
W. L. Rockwell
Government Irrigation
Texas
Zavala County
Herman’ Strauss
Mr. Strauss
W. B. Witty
Fort Worth
Stony
Rodgers Attends Dallas State Fair Flight Route
Cal P. Rogers took off from Fort Worth at 12 05 pm passing Arlington at 12 25 pm and Grand Prairie at 12 35 pm on his way to Dallas state fair grounds. Five thousand watched the departure as he heads to the coast by a route via Katy railroad to San Antonio then the Southern Pacific to Los Angeles. The special train remained here.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Cal
P. Rogers
Arlington
Grand Prairie
State Fair Grounds
Dallas
Rodgers
Katy
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Rodgers lands at Dallas fair grounds grandstand
Rodgers arrived at the Dallas fair grounds grandstand at 12 47 p m marking a noon entry in the Texas city. The report from the Associated Press notes the time of arrival as he reached the venue in Dallas on October 18.
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Dallas
Tex
Rodgers
Fair Grounds Grandstand
Blanco Couple Ties Knot in Johnson City Ceremony
Blanco Tex Oct 18 Louis Vogle and Miss Agnes Schmidt of Blanco were married Monday at Johnson City in a simple ceremony.
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Blanco
Blanco, Tex
Louis Vogle
Agnes Schmidt
Johnson City
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