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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1911

Page

2

Railroad Signals Drill For Strikebreakers Rumored

Strikers report that starting last night the Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio railroad began a signals drill for strikebreakers in the east yards. Witnesses claim an official conducted the session from a box car near the strike breakers’ cars. Officials deny knowledge of the event while workers vow to verify what they saw.

Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad East Yards East B. of R. T P Railroad Harriman Sys

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Nervous Cure From Reader

Miss Minerva Reminger of Upper Bern Pennsylvania writes she suffered years of nervous exhaustion and poor digestion. After trying many remedies she states Hood's Sarsaparilla restored her health and she now feels cured. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood to strengthen nerves and digestion.

Minerva Reminger Upper Bern Hood

Train Strike Sparks Tense Labor Stand Off

Striking workers report twelve strikebreakers quit yesterday and two boilermakers left this morning. A lantern bearing effort to study signals used by trainmen followed the movements of the strikebreakers as they tried to stay appeased during the stoppage.

New Eye Treatment Promises Vision Help in San Antonio

Bre Moore arrives in San Antonio offering the Oscillator treatment for weak eyes and headaches. He claims to have cured numerous patients across Missouri and Texas, with offices in St. Louis and now Suite 204 Gunter Building at Houston and St Marys Streets. Free consultation offered.

Bre Moore San Antonio St. Louis Moore Gunter Ofices Building Houston and ST. Mary's Streets

Last maneuver division departs San Antonio in two weeks

In two weeks the thirteen regiments of the maneuver division will depart Fort Sam Houston for home stations. The 800 acre encampment site will be deserted as troop movements shrink the force by over 3000 men. Strengths and destinations include Seventeenth infantry 895 to Fort McPherson Georgia and Twenty-eighth infantry 951 to Fort Snelling Minnesota among others.

San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Major Yates John L. Clem Central Division Chicago Yates Seventeenth Infantry Fort McPherson Georgia Twenty-eighth Infantry Fort Snelling Minnesota Bdseventh Cavalry Fort Ogiethorpe Engineers Fort Leavenworth Kansas Signal Corps Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming

Lady bugs Boost Orange Trees at Gates Plantation

State Entomologist reports California shipped lady bugs are breeding at Port Arthur and thriving on Gates plantation. The insects target cotton cushion scale harming orange trees and are proving highly effective in pest control.

Austin Tex Scholl Gates Estate Port Arthur California Gates Plantation

Marriage of Isie Les Thornton and J. G. Weir at Flatonia

Miss Isie Les Thornton of Flatonia and J. G. Weir of Dallas wed in Flatonia with Rev. Walsh officiating. Separately, Artesian Belt railroad will disconnect connections with G. H. & S. A. Railway at Macdona and instead connect with I. & G. at Kirk to train No. 5 leaving San Antonio at 7 a.m.

Edding Flatonia Flatontia Tex Misa Isie Les. Thornton J. G. Weir Dallas Emepaay Rev. Walsh Waelder Artesian Belt Railroad G. H. & 8S. A. Railway Company Macdona Kirk San Antonio O'Cloc A. m

Zapatistas Strike Milpa Alta Threatening Mexico City Water

Special report from Mexico City describes a 300 strong Zapatista raid on Milpa Alta and the town of Xochimilco. Federal troops clash, bandits seize Navatitas, risking the capital's water supply near Lake Xochimilco. Indians in the area govern themselves and trade vegetables and flowers with the city.

Mexico City Milpa Alta Federal District Lake Xochimilco Navatitas Xochimilco Zapatistas Viga Mexico

Dyspepsia Proop Promotes Tablets As Relief Example

A dialogue shows Mr White urging Mr Black to take Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they digest all food, relieve heartburn and indigestion, and renew energy. The scene features mocked meals and a sales pitch with price 60 cents per package and a mailing address for Stuart & Co.

Mr. White Mr. Black Boston Newburg Dyspepaia Black Stuart F. A. Stuart Stuurt

Government Loyalists Respond to Revolt

Several factions demanded removal of governor appointed officials in the federal district while most remained loyal to the government and took little part in the recent uprising though alarms of their possible revolt were frequent.

Ment Federal District

Six Opinions Handed Down By High Court

The fourth court of civil appeals, with Associate Justice Cobbs starting drafting a pending opinion, issued six opinions this morning led by Chief Justice James and Justice Fly. Decisions covered affirmations and a reversal rendered. motions filed included new appeal bonds and a case set for November 15.

Thomas D. Cobbs Fourth Court of Civil Appeals J. H. James W. S. Fly Bexar County Pritch L. R. Green Dalam John Ulile W. P. Lane Shultz and Buss Victoria

Police Report Stolen Home and Burglary Case

Detectives linked a man described as a negro to burglary and theft after furniture and lumber from Irwin P. Brack’s Montana street property appeared in his newly occupied dwelling. A Justice Fisk affidavit cites burglary and theft with items listed including beds, dressers, chairs, a cook stove, a Winchester rifle, and canvas tent.

Feast of San Juan de Capistrano Celebration at Third Mission

Elaborate ceremonies are planned for the feast of San Juan de Capistrano at the Third Mission next Sunday with high mass at 10 am. The day features a Spanish sermon by Father Jose Aymemi lunch at 4 pm rosary de votions and a procession. Visitors from the city are expected. J Fred Diet a tourist from Gloucester Mass is among arrivals at the Menger.

San Juan de Capistrano Jose Aymemi

Giants Rally To Win In Extra Innings

Giants overcome deficits to beat the Athletics in the tenth inning as Doyle Merkle and Crandall drive runs. Devore and Meyers spark the late frame while Plank struggles in relief. Players eye a bigger share of a seven figure postseason pot, with each victor earning about 3654 dollars versus 2486 for the loser.

Phy Ames New York Devore Collins Doyle Snodgrass Murphy Murray Lord Athletics Davis Fletcher Barry Lapp Coombs Merkle Erzog Herzog Baker Crandall Arry Meyers Strunk Oldring Old Ring Plank Murhy Boyie

Athletics Giants World Series clash draws huge crowd at Polo Grounds

About forty thousand fans packed Polo Grounds for game five as the Philadelphia Athletics sought a fourth win to clinch the 1911 title. McGraw warned of a hard fight if the Giants lost, while Wiltse took batting practice and McGraw hinted at Blank or Marquard as likely starters. Weather was perfect aside from a chill in the air.

Associated Press Polo Grounds New York Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Athletics McGraw Giants Cuba Wiltse Marquard

Insanity Plea Likely in Volz Murder Case

In the Volz murder case a continuance was granted as defense counsel to contend hereditary insanity as a basis. An aunt and uncle in Germany reportedly suffered insanity. letters rogatory will be sought. Bail was set at 5000 after the appellate court granted bond, and procedures proceed with the trial date unsettled.

J. P. Volz Volz Criminal Appellate Court

Obituaries for Adel, Castillo, and McDade Families

Marie Adel 55 died Tuesday at 1302 Morales in the city after a months long illness. George Adel her husband survives. Interment in San Fernando cemetery after a 3 PM service at their home. Guadalupe Castillo 2 died. funeral 10 AM from 211 Casanova with services at San Fernando cathedral and burial in San Fernando cemetery. Hilda McDade died Tuesday. funeral 4 PM Friday at San Antonio Undertaking Co chapel, burial in city cemetery No 4.

Adel Marie Adel Morales Street George Adel Ireland San Fernando M’dade Hilda McDade San Antonio Undertaking Company City Cemetery No

Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste Promises Quick Victory

Vermin infestations are targeted by Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste advertised as a 30 year standard. It claims to kill rats mice and cockroaches in one night and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. The ad stresses ease of use and authenticity from Electric Paste Co with a $100 guarantee.

Stearns

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