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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1911

Page

19

Murder theory grows in woman's mysterious death case

Indianapolis detectives pursuing Dr Helene Knabe murder theory gained a new lead when bartender J C Carr reported a man with a hidden face leaving the rear alley of Knabe’s apartment about 2 am Tuesday. He is described as about 40, well dressed, forcing investigators to trace a possible exit path through the building. Riebe Undertaking Co auto ambulance service. 221 E Com. Phone 341.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Helene Knabe Knabe J. C. Carr Riebe Undertaking Co

Improvements Planned for Brazos Lock and Dam

Congressman R L Henry reports the engineering department in Washington has approved plans for the Brazos lock and dam below Waco Texas. Construction will start once materials are gathered, promising river improvements up to Waco.

Brazos Associated Press Waco Tex R. L. Henry Ashington

Movement for Religion and Men Grows Nationwide

The Men and Religion Forward Movement expands from Minneapolis and other cities to 76 towns in the U S and Canada through next May. Henry Reed reports 5 to 6 million men and boys are interested as the effort brings Christianity out of cold storage and into daily community life. The program combines evangelistic work with practical social aims like abolishing child labor and creating safe meeting spaces away from saloons.

Associated Press New York Men and Religion Forward Movement Henry Reed Minneapolis South Bend Ind Grand Rapids Detroit Canada

Taylor Finances Show Big Tax Base Increase

The Taylor Texas tax assessor Willis Johnson reports a rise of 123824 in taxable values over last year. The 1911 real estate and personal property assessment totals 2896197, yielding an estimated revenue of 33307.29 on a rate of 1.15 per 100 valuation.

Taylor Taylor, Tex Willis Johnson

Tropical Storm 5 Reported Off Florida Coast

Weather bureau reports a tropical disturbance now south or southeast of extreme southern Florida. Northeast and north winds are expected along the south Florida coast today and tonight, with storm warnings issued from Key West to Jupiter.

Associated Press New Orleans Weather Bureau Florida South Florida Key West Jupiter

Kilmer’s Swamp Root Offered Free Sample Try

The article touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a trusted kidney liver and bladder remedy urging readers to request a free sample from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY. It notes the medicine is physician prescribed and backed by letters from former sufferers now healthy. Regular bottle prices are fifty cents and one dollar.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Four Men Remain On McNamara Jury In Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on October 26 the McNamara murder trial court opened with four talesmen still standing after peremptory challenges, one potential cause challenge, and one incomplete examination. About 42 weeks would be needed at current pace to fill the jury, though Darrow predicted two months. Judges and attorneys debate whether to call venire from other courts or start anew, amid ongoing scrutiny of veniremen's backgrounds.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal McNamara Bordwell Charles F. Binder Binder

Rodgers May Resume Trip This Afternoon

Aviator Cal Rodgers may resume his flight toward the Pacific coast by this afternoon. His damaged biplane will be ready, but landing sites are scarce as West Texas terrain is heavily Mesquite and chaparral. Rodgers’ camp traveled from Del Rio to Comstock while scouting for suitable fields.

West Texas Assoviated Spofford Tex Cal. Rodgers del Rio Comstock Pacific Coast Rodgers Fort Clark Brackettville

Raiders Active Along the Border Report Recovery of Stolen Stock

United States Inspector Gibbs reports recovery of about sixty head of mules stolen from Mexican nationals in Chihuahua. The raiders followed trail to Presidio, Texas, then abandoned animals near Marfa as border security concerns grow. Integrates complaints from northern Chihuahua about ongoing raids and weak border protection.

Chihuahua Associated Press Marfa Tex United States Gibbs Rio Grande Presidio

Expulsion Orders Target Jews in Yekaterinoslav Province

Governor issues urgent order to remove virtually all Jews from the Yekaterinoslav province with limited exemptions for long-term residents artisans and those with prior permits. Special officials will enforce registration and laxity will lead to dismissal. many face financial ruin as exodus proceeds.

Yuzovka Russia Yekaterinoslav

Gonzales County Fair Opens Amid Record Crowds

The seventh annual Gonzales County fair opened with ideal weather and crowds from Gonzales and surrounding counties. Exhibits show county resources, carnival attractions are plentiful, and attendees spend freely as the Shiner brass band plays.

Gonzales Tex Shiner

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