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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1911

Page

5

High School Dominates St Louis in 41–0 Gridiron Opener

The heavily favored High School crushed St Louis College 41 to 0 at Texas League Park in the Academic league opener. Bass and Bee led early scoring with rapid line drives and strong interference as Maurer and Evans added touchdowns. The red and white defense held firm, denying first downs throughout.

St. Louis College Texas League Park High School Bass Bee Cunningham Maurer College High Mathews Red White Evans

Death Linked to Suggestion By Friends At Coney Island Hotel

Matthew P. Lynch a Neptune avenue hotel proprietor died after friends urged he was ill. They cited seven months of fear and worry, a halt in work, and doctors diagnosing heart failure as the cause. Lynch believed the symptoms were real and the friends now regret their role in creating his illness.

Matthew P. Lynch Neptune Avenue Coney Island Lynch New York Herald Moliere Mr. Lynch

End Run Seals Victory as Cunningham Racks Up TDs

The seventh touchdown by Bucking the line and Cunningham the eighth on a spectacular end run highlighted a high scoring game. The team’s only weakness was goal kicking, converting only one of eight attempts.

Cunningham

Secret stained glass formula ends in death

Bernard Goennewich a young Russian who devised a new staining process for glass died in St. John's Hospital Long Island City from poison believed to be inhaled while mixing his secret formulas in a factory cellar He had founded Goennewich Carr stained glass at 534 Palmetto Street Ridgewood and refused to share the method The death leaves a widow and several children

Bernard Goennewich St. John's Hospital Long Island City New York Dispatch Goennewich William B. Mathews First Street

Death by self two decades after dog bite in Atlanta

The family of Edward R. Elliott believes a dog bite nearly twenty years ago caused him to shoot himself at his home in Atlanta. Relatives recount yearly October changes in mood and nerves, noting four years ago he developed a crisis mania his wife stopped him from attempting suicide on several occasions.

Edward R. Elliott Atlanta Elliott

Invisible Airships Promised By English Inventor

English patents claim an invisible airship by Baron Adam Roenne built with a polished chromium envelope that mirrors its surroundings. At 1500 feet it supposedly remains unseen and at 3000 feet could unload bombs in daylight, while keel mirrors and ribs balance light and shade to erase darkness on the bottom. Greenwich Observatory calls it scientifically feasible.

England London Chronicle Baron Adam Roenne Greenwich Royal Observatory

Women should teach manners to children before voting

Kate Douglas Wiggin, known as Mrs. George C. Riggs of New York, arrived in Chicago for a visit and shared views on women’s rights, education, and the role of reporters and plays. She urged mothers to elevate education standards and manners first, before considering suffrage.

America Kate Douglas Wiggin Up Right George C. Riggs New York Chicago Chicago Record- Herald

Giant Suffrage Parade Planned by Six US Societies

The six largest Political Equality groups unite for a May Fifth Avenue parade of twenty five thousand suffragists. They aim to draw national and world attention and to daunt opponents in Albany. Planners debate afternoon versus night march with electric torches bands and white dresses.

United States Fifth Avenue New York Herald Albany

His One Provision by a Commission on Nero

A committee urged government by commission to Nero and the ruler listened, smiled, and said it looked good if he were the commission. The committee then laughed diplomatically and withdrew.

Nero Cleveland

A Dainty Novel Two-Piece Sux $20

A dainty two piece suit offered at twenty dollars. The ad promises exceptional style, quality, and workmanship at a price lower than many competing brands. It asserts this model stands above others in its price range.

Leading Styles Inn Coats Special Prices Ahead

Two coats highlighted in the Ready-to-Wear Second Floor section. A broadcloth coat, 54 inches, black with satin lining, silk braiding, and side pocket. plus a chiffon broadcloth coat in navy or black, 54 inches, semi-fitting, hard twisted diagonal weave, satin lining, interlining for shape. Prices near 15.00.

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Royal ST. Louis Fied Collegians Tutt Anthony J. Drexel Jr Marjorie Gould George J. Gould New York City Edith Kingdon Drexel Commerce Street Maureaux
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