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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1911

Page

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Terrifying Wind Devastates Bexar County Farmlands

Mail wagon driver reports a wind of 50 to 55 miles per hour uprooting trees along the Pleasanton road and hail covering ground eight inches deep for miles. Fences and lines down, farm wagons overturned, and livestock affected as communications fail across the county. No loss of life reported.

Bexar County Crm San Antonio Sam Jamp Pleasanton Pleasanton Road T Section Santonio Telephone Company Nithwestern Telegraph & Telephonempany

Mud and work in the rain drenched town

The fat man vows to organize a plan to reduce street flooding after wading through mud and rain. He scratches at a lump of mud with a penknife, describing the ongoing struggle to clear roads and prevent more rainwater from hindering daily life in the town.

Unsettled Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area

San Antonio and vicinity face unsettled conditions from today into Tuesday. Expect variable clouds and chance of light rain with occasional gusty winds across the region.

San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather observations across major cities show scattered rain and cold

Observations at 8 am report temperatures from 26 to 48 degrees with rain in several cities. Winds vary from north to south, with some locations expecting rain tonight and Tuesday. New York and Boston forecast fair periods with west to northwest winds and rising cloudiness.

T. Louis Ilwaukee Paul Nsas York Oston Ashington

San Antonio Light Separate From AP Wire Basis Doubt

A terse statement claims that the Associated Press day wire is carried by San Antonio newspapers only if the San Antonio Light is involved, and asserts no basis for broader reproduction.

Associated State San Antonio

Largest American fleet assembled off New York Harbor

The most powerful fleet yet, 102 ships forming the Atlantic squadron, lie in New York Harbor decorated and ready for review by Secretary Meyer and officials. A second grouping stands off Los Angeles and will be reviewed concurrently, as observers watch the vast power and impending maneuvers.

Hugo S. Osterhaus New York Harbor Reid North Dakota New York Under the Stars and Stripes Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Los Angeles Spithead Navy

Pope Pius decisions Seen as Boost for American Catholics

Rome dispatch notes that the forthcoming consistory will create seven cardinals including three from the United States. Observers say the move signals potential American influence in the sacred college and reflect the large American Catholic population in the U.S. and territories. An Irish-American candidate is floated as a possible pope.

United States RY Tyit Associated Press Rome Pius America Sacred College

To Be Adviser to Pope Chooses American Prelates

Mgr. Dio mede Falconio apostolic delegate to the United States and Archbishops O Conne of Boston and Farley of New York were named additions to the college of cardinals. They will sail for Rome no later than November 10. Falconio thanked Americans for their kindness and will serve as adviser to the pope in his new role.

Washington Mgr Diomede Falconio United States O’conne Boston Farley New York College of Cardinals Rome Mer. Falconio

Governors Meet to Stabilize Cotton Prices in South

Southern governors and agriculture commissioners open talks in New Orleans on boosting cotton prices through better market data and policy. Colquitt cites world demand at about 21 million bales vs 19 million supply, urging a yearly governors’ conference and improved federal reporting on consumption and stock.

Associated Press New Orleans O. B. Colquitt Texas Colquitt Edward R Kane Clarence Owsley Fort Worth Bureau of Statistis Owsley

Immediate constitutional government proclaimed in Pekin

The throne accedes to the national assembly demand. An imperial edict grants an immediate constitution with a cabinet excluding nobles and a free pardon for rebels and political offenders. In Canton a republic named Kwang Tung is established and the Manchu garrison protected.

National Assembly PEKIN Washington Kwang Tung Canton Kwang Tung Province China Bergholz State Department

Man Seen Leaving Doctor's Apartments In Indianapolis Tragedy

A man seen emerging from a passageway near Dr. Helens Knabe's apartment the night of her murder is described by H. F. Haskett. The coroner said none of the surgical knives found in Knabe's residence was used in the slaying.

Tile Associated Press Indianapolis India Dr. Helens Knabe Dr. Knabe H. F. Haskett Haskett Durham

Hearing Postponed in Galveston Licenses Forfeiture Case

Hearing on an injunction against Comptroller Lane and a local notary to stop them from taking evidence in the cases of forty two saloon men whose licenses Lane seeks to forfeit, was postponed to 3 p m after lawyers debated law points in Tenth District court. Lane arrived late and was served with a subpoena as a witness.

Associated Press Galveston Tex Lane Tenth District Court

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