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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1911

Page

7

Drowning Mystery Shrouds Cleveland Naval Captain

Captain Frank G. Warner commander of the Dorothea, 38, drowns off East Ninth street pier after reportedly tumbling from a small row boat. Two civilian guests fled the scene as police search for the two men who signaled for help then disappeared. Body recovered three hours later in eighteen feet of water near shore. The Dorothea was to sail next Sunday on its final cruise of the season.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Frank G. Warner Dorothea Ninth Street Pier Warner East Ninth Street

Nashville Attorney C. Dewes Berry Dead at 67

Fairfield telegram reports C. Dewes Berry a Nashville attorney and Yale 1868 graduate dying at friends' home in Fairfield from apoplexy. He was 67 years old.

Fairfield Conn

Nature's balance and the call for regular sleep

The text urges recognizing nature's demand for sound sleep to restore nerves and brain cells. It warns that sleepless nights threaten body and mind and advises taking heed if quiet sleep does not come regularly. It emphasizes not ignoring sleep needs and hints at using remedies.

Nature

Train attack wounds and deaths during Yucatan political clash

In Merida Yucatan on September 14 mobs opposed to Jose Pino Suarez Madero running mate clash as Francisco I Madero visits. A state guard fired on a train carrying excursionists. eight killed and twenty wounded. Police powerless as tensions rise before September 15 governor election.

Merida Yucatan Francisco I. Madero Progreso Jose Pino Suarez Madero Saurez Moreno

Reyistas Adjourn Over Postponing Election Petition

The Reyistas adjourned in Mexico City as a committee works on a petition to congress to postpone the election. Debate on exact language continued late, with no definite action taken. They accuse Merida of sending an unofficial presidential message urging congress not to consider the petition.

Mexico City Reyistas Congress Merida

Foley Kidney Pills Ad From Edwards-King Drug Co

An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a fast acting remedy for backache nervousness rheumatism and kidney bladder and urinary troubles from Edwards King Drug Co.

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

Tennessee Democrats Fail to Harmonize in Split

Nashville Sept 14 The regular Democratic state committee delays reply to the peace proposal from the independent state committee. The plan calls for a direct primary early next year with a 20 member committee, white voters choosing candidates for president delegates and electors, and a new Democratic state committee.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Democratic State Committee Independent State Committee Tennessee Democratic Committee Harmon Clark Wilson

Mill men and laborers ignore buyers in Texas saw mills

Beaumont Texas September 14 Henry Mel purchasing agent for National Railways of Mexico says mill men and laborers ignore buyers in forcing saw mill closures in Texas and Louisiana. He notes buyers not tied to orders but exporters remain ready and recommends partial mill operation to meet railroad and other needs.

Associated Press Beaumont Tex Texas Louisiana Henry Mel Mel National Railways of Mexico

Want Ad Runs Ten Times Over Two Sundays

A want ad will run Friday for ten insertions across two Sundays. The rate is 12 cents per word for each insertion, totaling fifteen words ten times for a eighty cent cost.

Chinese Sailors on Shore Peaceful in New York Visit

New York dispatch reports Chinese sailors from the Hai Chi on shore leave ashore without trouble. Lt. C. Y. Tsen praises their conduct as quiet and orderly with groups wandering the city and some visiting Chinatown and a theater. An ad for Foley Kidney Pills follows.

Associated Press New York C. Y. Tsen Hai Chi Hudson Chinatown

Leper Adleto Paleby Sent Home From Seattle

Adleto Paleby the Philippine leper held in isolation for six months arrived in Seattle in a burned box car and will sail to Manila aboard the United States transport Dixon. A cabin was built for him on the ship and both the box car and the vessel cabin will be burned at journey’s end.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Adleto Paleby Washington PaleDy Manila United States Dixon

Mrs. Neely Acquitted in Langsdale Killing Case

Mrs. R. Neely, a white woman living near Langsdale, Miss, who killed a Black man at her home several days earlier, was acquitted by a jury after fifteen minutes of deliberation.

Kill N Associate Press Quitman, Miss

Removing Her Skin for Quick Complexion Fix

An old remedy promotes mercolized wax to remove outer skin layers. Apply nightly as a cold cream and wash off in the morning to reveal fresher skin. Claims include erasing freckles tan liver spots and pimples with a harmless absorbent action.

Premier Laurier’s Nova Scotia Gains Forecast

Halifax reports both sides claim ground in provincial and federal battles as Nova Scotia voters prepare for the September 21 general election. Parliament has 221 seats with Laurier supporters 138 to 88 opposed. In Nova Scotia there were no unopposed nominations and key figures like Hon. Robert Borden and Sir Frederick Borden contested Halifax and Kings County while Fielding sought Queens. Overall Nova Scotia voting: Laurier 56,588. Conservatives 54,500. Across Canada Laurier tallies 596,533 to Conservative 579,571.

Halifax Canada Wilfrid Laurier Nova Scotia New Brunswick British Columbia Manitoba Saskatchewan Prince Edward Island Robert Laird Borden Frederick Borden Kings County Fielding Queens Sheilbourne House of Commons Liberals Conservatives

Nomination Day Speech Rallys Across Maritime Provinces

In St John New Brunswick on September 14 parliamentary candidates return home after campaigns in the maritime provinces. Nomination day is a semi holiday with many traveling to county seats to hear candidate speeches. Corporate interests on both sides of the border reportedly oppose reciprocity sentiment in agricultural counties.

Associated Press ST. John N. B Maritime Provinces Canada

Champ Clark To Speak In Nashville Sept 22

Champ Clark speaker of the U S House will visit Nashville on September 22 to deliver a speech at a state event. The Associated Press dispatch from Nashville notes the invitation was accepted.

Champ Clark Associated Vkiss Nashville Tenn National House of Representatives

Molasses Flood Kills Fish In Lake Ponchartrain

Thousands of fish and millions of shrimp float dead in Lake Ponchartrain near New Orleans after molasses leaked from a burst storage tank into city sewers. The sugar-beet byproduct had about 2 12 percent potash per gallon, and tides may wash the odor and corpses away.

Associated Press New Orleans Lake Ponchartrain New Basin West Hind

German Maneuvers Defeat Invading Forces at Woldieck

Mecklenberg Strelitz Sept 14 The imperial army maneuvers ended with the complete defeat of the invaders who sought to break toward the German capital. The enemy was caught in a converging attack by two corps under Field Marshal Baron Von Der Goltz and severely handled. If repeated in real war it would be unlikely for a foreign army to reach the coast. The enemy under Prince Leopold.

Associated Press Woldeck Mecklenburg-Strelith Baron von der Goltz Prince Leopold

Chicago mayor bans saloon vaudeville acts after after theatre rule

Chicago dates Sept. 14. Mayor Harrison orders abolition of saloon vaudeville in the city. Singing ragtime or sentimental ballads alone not vaudeville but dancing on stage makes it vaudeville. Nighttime acts in restaurants and cafes must move to licensed theaters or cease. Singers who stand still are not banned. The order targets all venues without theater licenses.

Associated Press Chicago Harrison

Danderine Promise of Lustrous Hair and Dandruff Cure

A promotional note extols Danderine hair cleanser claiming instant softness fullness and shine. It says a cloth rub through hair cleanses dust oil and dandruff while stopping itching and promoting new hair growth after weeks use. The ad urges buying a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.

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