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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1911

Page

4

Rumor Swirls Over Texas Gubernatorial Race Plans

Special to the Light reports swirling talk that J. P. Lightfoot may skip another run for attorney general and seek the governorship against O. B. Colquitt. Names like James G. Walthall, Thomas M. Campbell, C. B. Randell, J. F. Wolters, Thomas H. Ball, Yancey Lewis, and Cullen Thomas are mentioned. Senator Bailey’s pick for his seat is Clarence Ousley, with Gatley planning a Washington residence and limited federal practice.

O. B. Colquitt James G. Walthall San Antonio Atorney Capitol Lightfoot United States Thomas M. Campbell C. B. Randell J. F. Wolters Houston Thomas H. Ball Yancey Lewis Dallas Cullen Thomas Bailey Clarence Ousley Fort Worth Austin Gatley Washington United States Supreme Court

Foley's Kidney Remedy Liquid Claims Proven Kidney Aid

An ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy liquid as a valued medicine for acute and chronic kidney and bladder ailments. It touts benefits for the elderly, calling it a tonic and reconstructive aid with permanent relief, distributed by King Pattison Drug Co.

King Pattison Drug Co

San Antonio Targeted for Next International Dry Farming Congress

At the Chamber of Commerce directors meeting next Tuesday J B Carrington will discuss securing San Antonio as the site for the upcoming International Dry Farming congress. The event draws delegates from all states and foreign representatives, with Colorado Springs hosting this year’s October 16 congress and ten delegates appointed by Jake Wolff, chamber president.

Chamber of Commerce J. B.carrington San Antonio International Dry Farming Congress Union Colorado Springs Jake Wolff

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Coughs

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as the best household remedy for all coughs and colds for children or adults. It claims to prevent serious results from a cold and urges customers to take only the genuine Foley's product from King Pattison Drug Co.

Foley King Pattison Drug Co King-Pattison Drug Co

Regret Expressed in Austin Death of Mrs Virginia Travis

In Austin on September 7 the community mourns the death of Mrs Virginia Travis at San Antonio. Formerly Miss Virginia Mays city she was a popular young woman who lived here before marrying Mr Travis about two years ago.

Austin Tex Virginia Travis San Antonio Travis Virginia Mays

Roosevelt Urges Against Broad Arbitration Pact

The article details former President Roosevelt arguing against a sweeping arbitration treaty. He cites the revolutionary, civil, and Spanish American wars as times we chose righteousness over peace, critiques the treaty as vague, and warns outsiders could be empowered to decide vital questions. He insists the president and Senate must decide core policies themselves and rejects surrender to external arbiters.

Roosevelt United States Great Britain France Cuba Canada Panama Senate Committee Senate Joint High Commission Uncle Sam

Peace and righteousness the path to national security

A reflective passage argues that lofty peace ideals fail without action and that true peace lies in righteous national conduct. It lauds Washington and Lincoln as models and urges current Americans to follow their footsteps to secure a just peace.

Washington Lincoln

Delegates Named From San Antonio for Fort Worth Meeting

Sixty four delegates named by Jake Wolff president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will attend the joint convention of producers and consumers of meat in Fort Worth next Tuesday. Ed Lasater says a 300 percent gap exists between producer prices and consumer meat costs.

Jake Wolff Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Fort Worth Ed. C. Lasater Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas Houston

Waged War With Mop Becomes Court Fight

A. V. Bennett of a moving picture firm and Woo Lee a Chinese restaurant counter worker faced Judge Buckley in police court over an early hour altercation. Woo claimed self defense after being struck with a mop. Bennett alleged he was assaulted for being refused service. Bennett fined five dollars. Woo Lee was dismissed.

A. V. Bennett Moving Picture Film Woo Lee Buckley Woo United States Bennett

Hall's Texas Wonder advertised for kidney problems

An advertisement claims the merits of Hall's Texas Wonder for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It touts a $1.00 bottle and a 60 day treatment with testimonials from locals and lists Dr EB Hall of St. Louis as the maker, with druggists selling it.

Texas Hall EB. W. Hall Olive St. St. Louis

Royal Wedding Ties Tie to Imperial Lineage

In St Petersburg, Princess Tatiana Constantinova wed Prince Constantine Bagration-Mukhin sky as the emperor blessed the couple. In China, Mongolian unrest widens as princes and religious leaders unite against Chinese policy, drawing Tibetan and Russian Buddhists into support of the deposed Dalai Lama.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Tatiana Constantinova Constantine Constantinovitch Constantine Bagration-Mukhinsky Pekin China Mongolia Dalai Lama Tibet

Freight Rates Raised by Atlantic Shipping Lines

Liverpool reports shipping firms in the Atlantic trade will lift freight rates by ten cents next week due to the recent strike.

Liverpool

Earthquakes Felt in German Cities

Two light earthquakes were felt at Aix La Chapelle and Eschweiler in Cologne Germany. No damage of any consequence is reported.

Cologne Germany Aix-La- Chapelle Eschweiler

Cardiff Strike Keeps Five Hundred Negro Seamen Idle

Five hundred black sailors in Cardiff face destitution as a strike pushes wage increases that allow ship owners to hire white crews, refusing to employ Negro seamen.

Cardiff Wales

Portugal to Repulse Attack

A semi official note from Lisbon states that monarchist plotters in Galicia viewed the moment as favorable for an invasion but the government has taken measures to repulse the attack and preserve the republic’s integrity.

Portugal Lisbon Galacia

Powder Inventor Shimose Dead in Tokyo

Masuchika Shimose, creator of the high explosive used by the Japanese navy named Shimose powder, died in Tokyo. The article notes Chinese egg preservation by drying yolks and whites into powder and describes Indian ghee as dried butter turned to clear oil and granulated into a lasting solid.

Tokio Masuchika Shimose India

Question of Roof Gardens Taken Up

Austin officials debate if liquor may be sold on roof gardens or any non bar area of a building. Comptroller Lane argues only the bar room is allowed. lawyers for Martin say roof gardens are like outdoor gardens to the saloon. Lane aims to close more saloons with limited funds while watching for student liquor sales.

Austin Tex W. P. Lane Littlefield Littlefield Building Lane Mr. Martin Eugene Martin Colquitt University

A Great Advantage to Working Men by J A Maple

J A Maple of 125 South Seventh Street Steubenville Ohio reports kidney health gains after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says his backache disappeared and his kidneys functioned normally, turning work from misery to pleasure and praised the remedy highly. King Pattison Drug Co.

J. A. Maple South Seventh St Steubenville Foley King-Pattison Drug Co

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