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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1911
Page
1
San Antonio health board aims to enlarge and modernize the city garbage department. The board seeks council funding and aldermen support to expand wagons, improve collection and disposal, and implement safer, covered wagons and regular pickup across the city.
For thirty six hours parents and police hunted for seven year old Oddie Patterson son of Mr and Mrs J R Patterson of 417 South San Marcos street. He left Friday morning at nine to visit a nearby grocery store and has not been seen since. Police report no clues and cannot determine if he was kidnapped or in danger. Oddie wore a blue shirt overalls and blue cap with blue eyes and light hair.
San Antonio restaurant men push to abolish the free lunch with help from a state organization and saloon allies. H Magendie elected president and J Huskey as secretary, inviting restaurants statewide to join in forming a new association. The group seeks council support to end the time honored custom amid opposition from some saloon men.
A Panamerican Alliance steamship transferring 58 passengers to the Oruba of Royal Mail near Barnegat New Jersey proceeded after dark with no panic. 24 men 20 women and nine children were saved aboard the Oruba after the mail was moved first as a test. Captain Haynes and crew faced heavy seas during the night and arranged a safe distance transfer with a Merritt Chapman towing tug.
A women‑only gambling house on Nicolett Avenue operated by a female owner has been active for weeks with dozens of tables and luncheon service. Police received husband complaints of losses and summoned the operator who promised to suspend operations in exchange for her freedom.
Motorists report two gray squirrels crossing Gary Brook road near William Rockefeller's home with umbrellas over their heads. Irving Revere explains the scene as a humorous description of the squirrels seeking shelter from the rain by using large cabbage leaves as cloaks, their tails through holes.
San Antonio and vicinity expect a cloudy day with a chance of showers. North winds remain light and temperatures likely in the comfortable range for mid spring.
Observations from ST LOUIS CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL KANSAS CITY NEW YORK BOSTON and WASHINGTON report temperatures ranging 68 to 90 with clear skies. Winds vary from southwest to northeast and Sunday showers or fair conditions are possible in several locations.
City editors remind readers that the Associated Press day wire entering San Antonio is exclusive to the San Antonio Light and not carried in whole or in part by any other newspaper. The statement asserts complete distribution rights remain with the Light.
Governor Colquitt will arrive in San Antonio to supervise eviction of tenants from the Alamo to permit remodeling. He demands vacant premises by September 1 despite delays and friction with the Daughters of the Republic, with state custody expected for the building.
San Antonio police under Assistant Chief Sam Cook begin dispersing loiterers on Houston street Alamo plaza and Commerce street. Officers warn move on orders will be enforced with possible use of a female officer to deter flippant and insulting remarks by crowds of young men between 5 and 7 p m.
Two American gamblers earned over $1000 in two nights on the Lusitania through crooked bridge whist and dice games. A New York lawyer, wife of a prominent actress, and other passengers lost hundreds. marked cards were found after a confiscation. Captain and officers warned passengers. the gamblers left the ship at docking and slipped past shore detectives.
The subject has not notified local officers of the organization about the matter and his action has stirred significant discussion in San Antonio among Daughters of the Republic members in recent months.
Labor Day events begin at 10 a.m. with a parade from the post office through Alamo Plaza, Commerce, Dolorosa, Military Plaza, and back to Alamo. A full day at the Fair Grounds includes queen contests, athletic events, band concerts, speeches, and a Labor Day ball. J. J. Tucker Jr. and C. F. Rossi Jr. chair the organizing committee, with diverse union participation and a packed schedule of activities.
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