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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
9
Dairy farming becomes a growing source of income for the British aristocracy. The Marquis of Ripon does not sell milk under his name, unlike the Duchess of Abercorn and Lord Rayleigh, whose dairies operate across London.
Rumors swirl about George R. Gillette and George W. Huntress challenging County Judge Phil Shook as a courthouse power bloc weakens. Names like I C Baker M Chambers J F Carl and others enter the chatter with possible bids for district attorney and commissioners as opposition grows to the longtime incumbents.
The population of Ireland is said to be 4 381 951 a decrease of nearly 77 000 since 1901 based on census data.
Aransas Pass citizens seek a national congress appropriation to extend the south jetty to lengthen the harbor approach. Ex Lieutenant Governor T B Wheeler says a 30 foot deep channel can be made by extending the double jetty 1900 feet into the gulf. Wheeler, out of politics, aims at civic improvements and notes J W Bailey’s loyal following despite his resignation.
The West Texas annual conference opened its second day in San Marcos with Bishop Atkins presiding and religious services. Dr. Bulla and Dr. Godbey spoke on Sunday school work, and reports from preachers indicated church work is prospering across departments.
A unidentified man was killed in Fort Worth last night. A watch engraved with the name J. B. Willoughby, San Antonio, was found on the body, but no other identification or local records link to the name. James Willoughby of Pine Street says he knows no one by that name in town. The note ends with a separate line on Japan’s wealth ranking, unrelated to the incident.
James Thomas, a Cuban resident of 2618 Annin Street, is held without bail after testimony that he confined his wife and one year old daughter in a room for a month with only cabbage leaves and water. A neighbor’s note led police to force entry. the mother and child are in critical condition. Also: Dr. Lowy's wireless method to locate mineral deposits uses boreholes and tall antennas. Japan provides three bags of rice daily to each soldier with dried vegetables.
A period advertisement extols Papes Diapepsia as a safe inexpensive remedy that digests heavy meals in five minutes and relieves sour stomach heartburn and other digestive ills. It claims rapid full relief within five minutes and that a 50 cent box can serve a whole family.
Pino Suarez, running with Francisco I. Madero, has been elected by a substantial majority. The Associated Press reports formal telegrams from Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City to the U.S. State Department.
Miss Bertha Stevenson a Radcliffe graduate and local restaurateur backs a new competitor in Boston’s food scene. She says beef stew tops beans among Bostonians, noting her southern background and daily service to about six thousand customers after starting with $300 ten years ago in Cambridge.
Mahlon Chester Berkley aged 40 native of Meyersdale Pa died Tuesday night in local sanitarium. Helen Hallman age 26 died at local sanitarium from pulmonary trouble. Otto Sultenfuss age 39 died yesterday afternoon at home on Chaves road. Funeral from sister Mrs Lamm’s home Friday at 10 o'clock with service at St Joseph's church and burial in new St Joseph's cemetery.
Oscar B Smith aged 53 died at 3 oclock this morning at 509 San Jacinto Street from tuberculosis. His wife survives him. He was brother to Thad W Smith city tax collector and once a clerk in the city hall. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon with interment in City Cemetery No.
Brig. Gen. B K Roberts retired from New York City reached San Antonio last night and today renewed old acquaintances at Fort Sam Houston. He is noted in military circles and winters in San Antonio, calling it a delightful residence city with hotel facilities rivaling any city. Brewster Mass Tradition For Herring Brook At Annual Town Meeting Elects Committee By Ballot To Catch And Dispose Of Fish Funds Go To Town Treasury.
H L Wagner reports that a single dose of buckthorn bark glyceryne and related components in Adlerika relieves constipation or gas in the stomach. The claim suggests rapid relief from a new preparation marketed for digestion ease.
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