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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1911

Page

16

Rodgers Flies On After Landing Following Engine Trouble

Pilot Cal P. Rodgers resumed his coast to Los Angeles after a 1:30 pm landing at Lacoste Medina County. He planned a daylight check of ground ahead, with delays anticipated between San Antonio and Del Rio and a stop at Sabinal and Uvalde before continuing along the Southern Pacific route toward El Paso.

Rodgers Lacoste San Antonio Medina County Cal P. Rodgers Pacific Coast el Paso New York Los Angeles del Rio Sanderson Rio Eagle Sabinal Uvalde Ess Ers Southern Pacific South Flores Street Michia 8

Suffragists Converge for War on Vote at National Convention

Delegates at the National Woman Suffrage convention in Louisville focus on strategy after internal disputes. Emmaline Pankhurst and T P O Connor speak while Rev. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw is re elected president for the sixth time. Debate centers on war preparations and whether to affiliate with a socialist party backing a federal amendment for women's suffrage.

Associated Press Louisville Emmaline Pankhurst T. P. O'Connor National Socialistic Party

Businessman F Z Bishop Stops at Menger

F Z Bishop a Bishop Texas business man is stopping at the Menger Hotel noted in this local brief.

F. Z. Bishop Bishop, Tex The Menger

Diapepsin Promises Easy Digestion For All Meals

An ad claims Diapepsin lets you eat anything without indigestion or gas. It says meals digest when the stomach cannot and promises relief within five minutes for current stomach disorders. A 50 cent case is advertised from the druggist.

Suit 13 Filed Against the Lumber Trust

The government accuses the Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers association and the Lumber Secretaries Bureau of Information of conspiring to restrain trade under the Sherman act. It cites criminal indictments against fourteen members and alleges unethical agreements that block competition and divide markets. An injunction is sought to halt alleged acts tied to a long running plan. Clark McKercher leads the case for the Attorney General.

Mississippi Clark McKercher Wickersham

Doctor Helen Knabe Found Dead in Indianapolis

Dr Helen Knabe a 55 year old physician was found dead in her apartment bedroom in Indianapolis. Police suspect murder as blood covered bed but no weapon or robbery signs appeared. Assistant Miss Katherine McPherson discovered the body. cousin Augustae and stepfather Frane Kropp deny known enemies.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Helen Knabe Dr. Knabe Miss McPherson Jefferson Haynes Knabe

Baker Wins With Double and Triple in Early Lead

The game features early offense from Baker with a double and three-base highlight as the Athletics gain a lead over New York. Merkle and Lord struggle at the plate while Davis and Murphy contribute key hits for the A's in a back-and-forth shootout.

Obituary for Hilda McDade and Mamie Smith

Mrs. Hilda McDade aged 29 years eight months wife of F R McDade employed in the San Antonio Daily Light composing room died this morning at 6 o clock at her Ada street residence. Surviving husband Gus Olsen and siblings reside in Minneapolis Minnesota. Central arrangements to be announced later. Miss Mamie Smith aged 17 died Monday afternoon at 4 o clock at the home of her sister Mrs A B Gorsddorph 1317 Burleson street resident of the city four months coming here from

Baseball play by play with Merkle and Herzog

The report describes a late inning sequence with Herzog being hit between home and third, Thomas advancing to second, Baker out at first, and a scoreless frame. Merkle doubled after fouling a ball, Herzog moved to third on an infield grounder, Fletcher's fly out, Meyers was out on the first pitch to Davis, and totals show New York 2 runs on 7 hits with 3 errors to Philadelphia 4 runs on 11 hits with 1 error.

Pletcher Merkle Lord Doyle Oldring Collins New York Murray Baker Herzog Davis Murphy Marquard Ames Barry Herzo Barry Thomas Athletics Bender Fletcher Fatcher Meyers Mathewson Devore Snodgrass Chief Meyers Collings Becker Wiltse Giants Philadelphia

Shibe Park Hosts Fourth Philly New York Game In Cool Weather

Fans packed Shibe Park for the long postponed game between Philadelphia and New York. Clear cool air, a northwest wind, and overcoats marked the day as Devoré of the Giants appeared in uniform despite illness rumors. Cobb received an automobile honor while Mathewson Meyers and Bender Thomas led the batteries. Umpires Dineen and Klem coordinated play as riveted crowds watched the field still damp from recent rain.

Associated Press Shibe Park Philadelphia New York Devore Giants Frank Baker Athletics Ty Cobb Mathewson Plank Coombs Bender Dineen Klem Connolly Brennan Meyers Thomas

Funeral services for Florge H J Ploege set this afternoon

The funeral for Florge H J Ploege aged 26 traveling salesman dies at a local sanitarium. Services are at 4 pm from Mrs Gorsdorphs residence and at San Fernando cathedral with interment in City Cemetery No 8. He was a member of Hermann Sons and Woodmen of the World. The body was sent to Gonzales by Riebe Undertaking company. Also Mrs Mary Verser died this morning at 8 o clock in a local sanitarium of pellagra aged 42. She came from Prairie Lea a month ago for treatment and will be taken to her former home tonight. The government of Servia orders one hundred American type writers for public offices.

Florge H. J. Ploege Gonzales The Hermann Sons Woodmen of the World William Decerter Verser Mary Verser Pellagra Prairie Lea Sloan & Hagy

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