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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1911

Page

2

Bailey Will Not Run For Senate Again

Austin scene buzzes as Senator Bailey announces no re election bid fueling Texas political chatter. Colquitt Wolters Campbell Johnson Crane Poindexter named as likely rivals with warrants of a wide open race and possible Bailey appointment implications.

Austin Bailey United States Texas Colquitt Capitol Col Jake Wolters Houston Thomas Campbell Randell Cone Johnson M. M. Crane Dallas Poindexter Wolters Campbell Prohibition

Bailey Declines Run For Re election Debate Goes Quiet

Employees and department heads in Austin discuss Bailey declining to seek another term as the focal point of the day. The general mood is one of relief as the question is settled and attention turns to other matters.

Bailey Austin Tex

Bailey ends bid alters Texas campaign plans

Judge Geo W Riddle of the anti Bailey campaign says Bailey will not run again, ending the push to nominate a successor at a state convention. He notes Austin conference discussion of possible candidates and hints Randell or Ball may oppose the junior senator.

Dallas Tex Geo. W. Riddle Galveston Bailey Austin Denman San Antonio Brooks Waco C. K. Bell Fort Worth

Colquitt comments on Bailey senatorial situation in Galveston

Governor Colquitt declined to discuss the Bailey senatorial withdrawal as reported from Austin. He arrived in Galveston to meet the prison board, attend an oyster roast on the island, and be guest of honor among leading citizens.

Galveston Tex Colquitt Associated Press Austin Bailey I. W. McGlassen

Williams comments on Bailey retirement from Texas politics

Paris Texas September 6 Colonel J Sheb Williams Democratic state chairman and Bailey ally says Bailey’s announcement is not a great surprise He notes Bailey may retire from official life in Texas but not from political life Williams spoke after a long distance call and said Bailey would not seek the senatorship while taking sides on prohibition remains unresolved

Paris Tex J. Sheb Williams Bailey Texas Wlliams Williams

Ball Makes No Statement On Bailey Action

Colonel Thomas H. Ball said by telephone from Houston that he was surprised by Senator Bailey’s move and had no prior notice of his intentions. He would not discuss the matter further until he learns more from the morning papers.

Ball Associated Press Houston Tex Thomas H. Ball Huntsville Bailey

Fort Worth Men Named for Senate Races

Fort Worth observers suggest both former state Senator W. A. Hanger and Record editor Clarence Ousley may be named successors to Senator Bai.

Fort Worth Associated Press Tex W. A. Hanger Clarence Ousley The Record Bai

Questions Over State Codes Printing Incomplete Work

Commissioners defend civil and criminal code work amid vetoes and unauthorized printing. They describe clerical errors as minor and insist the codes remain valid and under proper supervision, while criticizing executive actions and urging publication of their findings and response to criticisms.

Colquitt State Printing Board Mater Commission R. B. Minor Secretary of State Executive Department Austin

Texas Civil and Criminal Codes Progress Report

Commissioners report to Governor Campbell that civil code work is largely complete but needs integration of Thirty-second legislature acts and indexing. Criminal code requires addition of new laws and decisions. Legislature adopts codes, directs printing under commissioners and allocates funding.

Austin Texas Campbell

German French Talks Seen Progress in Moroccan Crisis

Berlin reports Foreign Minister Von Kiderlin Waechter told American ambassadors that Morocco negotiations are near settlement without hostilities and largely a bargaining matter. Lokal Anzeiger and Cologne Gazette cite basis for understanding and predict no sword crossing.

Associated Press Berlin von Kiderlin-Waechter Bartholdt C. B. Wolffram General von Steuben Lokal Anzeiger Cologne Germany France

France and Germany Near Moroccan Settlement Report

Berlin dispatches indicate Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg signaled acceptance of France's proposals for Morocco. Paris reports show French foreign office staying cautious while newspapers note potential early agreement between the two powers.

Paris Berlin von Bethmann-Hollweg France Herr von. Kiderlen- Waechter M. Cambon Germany

Run on Bank Continues Amid War Rumors in Stettin

Depositors withdrew their bonds as rumors of a France Germany war persisted in Stettin Prussia. Bank officials efforts to reassure the public failed to quell the run.

Associated Press Stettin Prussia France Germany

Sheriff Tobin defends Sunday liquor stance in San Antonio

The sheriff refuses to specify action over alleged Sunday liquor sales at Electric Park noting limited deputies and difficulty proving sales. He doubts conviction ease, calls enforcement in a city of San Antonio's size challenging, and cites long-standing public habits and uncertain entertainment nature.

Tobin Electric Park San Antonio

Pioneer of Texas dies at age 81

Emory K. Gibbons 81, Confederate veteran and Texas ranger, longtime Uvalde County settler, died at home 516 Spofford Ave. Survived by widow, ten children, forty eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Government Hill Methodist Church.

Emory K. Gibbons Texas Ranger Uvalde County State of Texas Spofford Avenue Adah W. T. Harris Robinson Corsicana John Gibbons Bandera Mr. Gibbons Arkansas Marguerite Davenport Davenport Gibbons Confederacy Government Hill Methodist Church Albert Sidney Johnston United Confederate Veterans J. H. Groseclose Mouton Godbey H. Burgin

Commission Responds to Legislature Over Unprecedented Action

The commission members H.G. Robertson and R. B. Minor urge a careful reading of their report by every legislator to avoid misunderstandings about the work. They cite misrepresentations spread across the state and justify the commission’s formal reply to criticisms.

Thirty two drown in steamer wreck off Peru coast

A Chilean steamer Tucapel wrecked near Quiloa on the Peru coast with thirty two dead and ninety saved. The fatalities include the captain and three officers plus twenty crew members and nine deck passengers. The 1912 ton vessel operated on South America’s west coast. Also, an application for parole for John R. Walsh, former Chicago banker, will be heard in Leavenworth September 12.

Peru Associated Press Lima Tucapel Quiloa South America Walsh Chicago John R. Walsh Federal Leavenworth Kan Federal Board of Parole

Kentuckian Floyd Lewis to Speak at Real Estate Luncheon

Floyd Lewis of Kentucky will deliver an address at the Real Estate exchange luncheon tomorrow in San Antonio. He is arriving tonight and is noted as a good speaker and entertaining guest. His first impressions of San Antonio are anticipated to be highly interesting.

Real Estate Exchange Floyd Lewis Kentucky Lewis San Antonio

Welch Child Dies at Home in San Francisco

Clifford Welch aged 6 years, son of Levi C Welch, died yesterday afternoon at 522 Van Ness Street. Residence at 2804 Garden Street given. funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Welch Clifford Welch Ears Levi Cy Welch van Ness Street

Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims swift mild healing effects, a physician s prescription implication, and a sample bottle offer by mail from Kilmer Binghampton NY.

Dr. Kilmer C. Binghampton, N. Y

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Andmilsbee Alamo Senate Sam Sparks A. W. Terrell Tom Ball Lightfoot Lane Tom Campbell United States Senate Hostetter Anti-Bailey Foreign Office Missouri Fowlerton Frost B. D. Hatcher F. W. W. G. Coupon L. G Fowler Bros.’ Land Co Frost Building San Antonio, Tex P. O Pioneer Ellison Christina Ellison Nathan C. Ellison Riebe Undertaking Establishment Eee Fam H.G. Robertson Ily Garden
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