Chinese Riots In Sze-Chuen Prompt Troop Move
Rioting in Sze-Chuen province leaves over twenty dead and many wounded as Chinese central government orders troops to restore order. Americans and other foreigners reportedly evacuated Chengtu. Hankow sent 1000 federal troops and more forces gather on the border amid flood-devastated Yangtze regions and relief funds of 426000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sze-Chuen
China
Cheng-Tu
United States
Hankow
Anhwei
Kiang Zu
Yang Tse
Amiaca
Pekin
Yang ‘Tse
I and G N Officials Press Bond Stand With Commission
T. J. Treeman and Auditor W. L. Maury arrived in Austin to discuss bond matters with the railroad commission. The panel, led by Commissioners Williams and Wortham, reaffirmed no negotiation until the line exits receivership. Freeman indicated the I and G N should be released from receivership around September 15.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
T. J. Treeman
W. L. Maury
Railroad Commission
Mayfield
Williams
Wortham
Freeman
Feagin Arrives for Southern War Association Work
Secretary William Feagin of the Southern war association arrived in Houston from Montgomery to begin securing reduced rates and other preparatory tasks for the fall meeting. E. W. Porter of Memphis was named chairman and E. B. Lahache was named secretary of the gathering.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
William Feagin
Southern War Association
Montgomery
Ala
E. W. Porter
E B. C. Lahache
Memphis
Post Office Considers Strong Card in Winter Baseball League
P O May Have Team plans outline a robust Post Office representation in the San Antonio winter league. Officials believe many employees and friends could support the team if formed and affiliated with the winter league, with a meeting Friday night to organize.
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P. O
Post Office
San Antonio
Aostoffice
Cascarets Provide Gentle Bilious Headache Relief
An old ad touts Cascarets as a safe home remedy for bilious headaches. It promises relief from eye burn skin yellowing and stomach troubles with a 10 cent box and claims children enjoy the taste without gripe or sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antes
Mrs Mary Farrell Dies From Ptomaine Poisoning
Mrs Mary M Farrell aged 57 died from ptomaine poisoning after eating chipped beef from a tin on Saturday night in San Antonio Texas. She fell ill Sunday morning and died Sunday afternoon at 6 o clock at the home of George M Book 211 East Elmira Street. Surviving are her husband and three daughters Mrs R E Hin Mrs I E Kentner and Mrs Florella Funston. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 o clock at the home of her daughter Mrs Kentner 1418 North Pine Street with Rev D N Smashey officiating. Interment in City Cemetery No 3.
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Mary M. Farrell
George M. Book
Elmira Street
Farrell
Shelley & Loring
San Antonio
R. E. Hin
I. E. Kentner
Florella Funston
Kentner
North Pine Street
D. N. Smashey
The
Free Methodist Church
City Cemetery No. 3
Remains of William D Brook To Be Buried in San Antonio
William D Brook aged 42 died in Palestine this morning at 3 30. He will be transported to San Antonio for interment at 6 45 Tuesday morning. He is survived by his father James F Brook of Palestine and several sisters in San Antonio Palestine and New Jersey. Funeral services are set for 10 o clock Tuesday at Sloan Hagg funeral parlor with burial in City Cemetery No 4.
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Brook
William D. Brook
Palestine
San Antonio
James F. Brook
J. C. Hume
New Jersey
Sloan & Hagg
City Cemetery No. 4
Miss Frances Parr Dies After Lingering Illness
Miss Frances M Parr formerly of Missouri died Sunday at 2 10 am in a local hospital after a lingering illness. She had lived in San Antonio about six years and was well known here. Funeral services were held at 4 pm from 442 South Presa street with interment at Mission Burial Park. Rev I H Morey officiated and pallbearers included William Bedell E D Henry Joseph Schuesster and Thomas J Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bedell
E. D. Henry
Joseph Schuesster
Thomas J. Taylor
Millett Alonzo Millett 22 Died at Local Infirmary
Millett Alonzo Millett aged 22 died Sunday night at midnight in a local infirmary. He leaves his mother Mrs A Millett and is to be buried at City cemetery No 1 after a 4 PM funeral from the home of his cousin H C Lane 230 West Summit Place. He was born and raised in the city and was the son of Captain Alonzo Millett who died years ago.
Rates Suspended On Freight for Small Shipments
Advances in freight rates on single packages and small lots filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission were suspended until April 28, 1912. The suspension covers a case seen as highly important to both large and small shippers nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federals Ordered for Dutt in Juarez Amid Tense Welcome
In the past two weeks authorities ordered federal troops to Juarez as factions discuss the move. The Madero faction reportedly opposes the deployment despite general welcome from other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutt
Juarez
Bers
Madero
Milwaukee Bout Forbidden by Sheriff Turned Promoters Plan
Milwaukee sheriff halts a Packey McFarland versus Wolgast lightweight title fight set for next Friday. Promoters, citing plans to comply with law, insist the bout will proceed as arranged despite the sheriff’s decision.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee County
Packey McFarland
Wolgast
Riots flare in Chiapas and other states during Mexican campaign
Rioting occurred in several regions of the republic with the worst violence in Tuxtla Gutiérrez Chiapas where seven died and many were wounded. Maderistas attacked Reyes supporters during a Sunday parade with few police and no troops in the town. A train bearing Jose Pino Suárez was stoned in Yucatán. In Juárez Registas clashed with Maderistas and troops were called out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Republic
Tuxtla Gnico
Chiapas
Reyes
Yucatan
Jose Pino Saarez
Madero
Juarez
Delegates Plan Delays to Mexico Elections Amid unrest
Delegates to the Reyés convention aim to petition congress on September 16 to postpone Mexico’s elections for months citing unsettled conditions. Diaz allies in congress expected to oppose Madero while liberal supporters push for timely votes. Authorities bolster troops in Torreon and Juarez to curb potential border trouble during Independence celebrations.
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San Francisco
Congress
Mexico
Diaz
Madero
Melero
Torreon
Juarez
City visitors and officials arrive and depart
Personal mentions note Co B Fox and N M Leach of International and Great Northern arriving for road business while M Price and P A Sullivan also appear. Tom Trelford returns after Palestine visit. Capt Eugene Nolte U S marshal resumes duties in San Antonio after vacation at Crockett Springs. H E Daugherty SW Texas land operator registers at Bexar. Sam Joseph of Lockhart stays at Bexar with wife. H B Butler of Kenedy at Maverick hotel.
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Co. B. Fox
N. M. Leach
International and Great Northern
New Orleans
M. Price
P. A. Sullivan
Tom Trelford
J. M. Ball
Palestine
Eugene Nolte
United States
Crocket Springs
San Antonio
H. E. Daugherty
Texas
Bexar
Sam Joseph
Lockhart
H. B. Butler
Kenedy
Maverick
Plaza theater ad seeks ushers for new show
Lloyd Spencer of the Plaza theater advertised in The Light for girls to act as ushers at his upcoming theater. Dozens replied, ages and sizes varied, and he had to explain he needed only six ushers. He also received word that Maclyn Arbuckle and his big show would play the week of November 8.
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Lloyd Spencer
Plaza Theater
Spencer
Maclyn Arbuckle
Hoodlum Problem At Buena Vista Playground Prompts Alarm
Residents urge action as youths aged 14 to 18 gather at Buena Vista and Smith streets playground after dark. They report foul language, stones thrown at houses and passersby, injuring an elderly woman, with mounted police present only when visible. A resident favors regulation over closure and suggests closing after 9:30 pm with daytime supervision.
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Buena Vista
Smith Streets
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From San Antonio Patient
San Antonio residents testify to lasting kidney cure with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. M. S. Freeman credits relief from backache and improved kidney function after using the remedy three years ago. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
San Antonio
M. S. Freeman
S. Presa Street
Texas
Bexar Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Doan
Bailey cancels all speaking dates in Texas stop
Senator Bailey ends public speeches until term ends. He cancels his address at the Consumers Producers price conference in Fort Worth and plans to return to Gainesville that night. He says the pause avoids turning speeches into political moves. His son Weldon, a University of Virginia graduate, will join him in law practice.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Bailey
Consumers Producers’ Price
Gainesville
Weldon
University of Virginia
Held for horse theft and smuggling in Victoria
Local customs officers and Brownsville officials report Eugenio Herrera and Teodoro Flores of Mexicali jailed in Victoria on four counts of smuggling and horse theft. Three horses and two mules seized will be auctioned in Victoria next Saturday. The case will proceed under state theft charges if a prosecution is not pursued. Marty Redan of the Sansét lines in Houston is visiting the city.
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Customs Office
Brownsville
Eugenio Herrera
Teodoro Flores
Mexicali
Victoria
Fowler 10 Start On Long Aerial Trip
Aerial pioneer Robert Fowler plans to launch from Golden Gate Park at 11 AM for a San Francisco to New York flight. The mission aims for 26 days total with 20 flying days, crossing the Sierras and following the Southern Pacific line, aided by a special support train and experts. Stops are set at Sacramento Colfax and Reno with a message carried from Brig. Gen. Brush to Maj. Gen. Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Robert Fowler
New York
Golden Gate Park
Sierras
Southern
Union Pacific
Fowler
Sacramento
Colfax
Cal
Reno
Nev
Daniel G. Brush
Department of California
F. D. Grant
Department of the East
Governor's Island
Flowers Needed for Suffering Ones in San Antonio
In San Antonio The Light appeals for flowers to comfort hospital and charity patients. The weekly flower mission has dwindled. donations of fresh blooms are urged by local readers. Bring bouquets to The Light office by 2 PM or call to arrange auto delivery to hospitals.
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San Antonio
Light Office
Miss Brita Dybergh Becomes Christy Model in New York
The article notes Miss Brita Dybergh, a petite New York girl with auburn hair, agrees to model for Howard Chandler Christy after initial rejections by Lucy Cotton and Harrison Fisher. Also mentioned are R. H. Seefell of Cotulla visiting and T. Y. Morris, a Floresville lawyer, staying at the Bexar.
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Brita Dybergh
New York
Howard Chandler Christy
Lucy Cotton
Harrison Fisher
Miss Dybergh
Brita
Remote council in session over Illinois Central dispute
Illinois Central Shop Employes federation members meet in Davenport after Chicago talks. International Machinists executives weigh strike advisability amid funding concerns and potential lack of support for a walkout. Some officials favor avoiding a strike, with results lingering as unions finalize positions.
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Cihcago
Illinois Central Shop Employes’ Federation
International Association of Machinists
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa
J. F. McCreery
Illinois Central
Federation
International Conference Committee
Davensport
P. J. Conlon
No Strike Considered Yet by Blacksmiths Union Leader
J W Kline, president of the Blacksmiths and Helpers union of Chicago, said in Los Angeles that a strike has not been considered and that the federation recognition demand remains unchanged while awaiting further talks with Kruttschnitt or Hariman lines managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Kruttschnitt
Harriman Lines
J. W. Kline
Blacksmiths and Helpers Union of
Chicago
Engineers Convention Opens in Cincinnati Tomorrow
More than 1500 delegates to the twenty ninth annual convention of the association of stationary engineers are expected to arrive today in Cincinnati where the meetings open tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
The
Association of Stationary Engineers
Stomach troubles from hard drinking Beaumont Oil man
A Beaumont oil man suffered a serious stomach and liver upset from heavy drinking. Unable to quit, his health deteriorated as the issue was reported in the local paper.
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Beaumont
Neal Institute Cure Promises Drug-Free Alcohol Recovery
A Beaumont man travels to the Neal Institute and stays a week for their treatment, reporting no craving for liquor after leaving. The program claims to purge stomach poisons and renew vitality without hyoscine or narcotics, with hundreds of Texas graduates and 24 hour access for inquiries.
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Beaumont
Ouston Neal Institute
Winekey
Néal
Texas
Neal
Neal Institute
Dallas
Richardson. Avenue
Houston
Pease Avenue
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Educational Association
Japan
Tokyo
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford
Jordan
McFarland
Harte B. Ovington
New Rear
Registas
Bedlam
Marty Redan
Sansét Lines
Christy
REW
R. H. Seefell
Cotulla
Maver K
T. Y. Morris
Floresville
Machinists
Mabit
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