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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1911

Page

2

Taft Defends Becton of Supreme Court

President Taft argues the Supreme Court correctly interpreted the anti trust law narrowing restraints of trade. He cites Standard Oil and tobacco cases, defends the court against critics, and urges no amendments while urging enforcement to curb combinations and monopolies through federal action.

Taft Becton Supreme Court Sugar Trust Knight Standard Oil Congress Standard Oil Co Tobacco Trust

Cardui touted as lifesaver for womanly ailments in Wildomar

Mrs. F. Mills credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with curing a severe illness after a week of intense pain. She claims two bottles restored her strength to 165 pounds and urges others with “womanly troubles” to try Cardui and related products. The notice promotes Cardui Home Treatment and offers a mailed booklet on request.

Cardus Thedford Y Advisory Dept Chattanooga Edicine Co Chattanooga Tenn

Princeton Professor to Lead Texas Christian University

Fort Worth Texas September 18 It was announced that Dr F E K Kershner of Princeton will be elected president of Texas Christian University at the board of trustees meeting Tuesday He succeeds Dr Clinton Lockhart who resigned last week

Associated Press Fort Worth Tex F. EK. Kershner Princeton Texas Christian University Board of Clinton Lockhart

Biplane Crash Injures Airman Near Middletown

C P Rodgers crashed thirty five feet to ground while attempting to resume flight to the Pacific coast. He suffered scalp wounds but was not seriously hurt and planned repairs to his wrecked machine. He returned to his special train and aimed to start again tomorrow with a new engine.

Associated Press Middletown N. Y Pacific Coast C. P. Rodgers Rodgers New York Erie Railroad A Coeers Sheepshead Bay James J. Ward Oswego

Tradesmen Trust Bank Closes to Protect Depositors

Philadelphia bank Tradesmen Trust, with capital of 50 000 and last report showing 1 328 000 in deposits, closed its doors this morning. President Peter Boyd, succeeding the late Mayor Samuel H Ashbridge, said the board decided to close to protect depositors who will receive dollar for dollar. The institution is insolvent and assets will pay debts with a surplus for stockholders, though real estate mortgages cannot be realized immediately.

Associated Press Philadelphia Tradesmen Trust Company Peter Boyd Samuel H. Ashbridge Trust Company Tradesmen’s Trust Company

Obituary notes for Schaefer Gray and Kozboy in San Antonio

Carl Schaefer aged 86 died at his daughter’s Alamo Heights home after sixty seven years in the city. Funeral this afternoon at German Methodist rites with burial in Salado family ground. Nettie G Gray wife of Dr R H Gray funeral held at residence with graveside rites by Royal Neighbors. Ethel Kozboy died at 30 at 195 Rehman street with funeral from home to Orthodox Jewish cemetery.

German Methodist Church Salado Drs. G. W. Johnson J. D. Bell A. R. Beal L. K. Beck W. C. Hirzell M. J. Bliem

Major Dickman Arrives for Post Inspection at Sam Houston

Major Joseph T. Dickman inspector general of army posts in the Central division arrived at Fort Sam Houston this morning for a tri annual routine inspection of money and property of the post quartermaster departments. He will stay five or six days and then return to Chicago via Galveston and intermediate points.

Dickman Joseph T. Dickman Army Posts Central Division Fort Sam Houston Chicago Galveston

Texas Pioneer Santleben Dies After Falls at Home

August Santleben fifty six year old San Antonio resident dies after injures from falling from a second story gallery while retrieving coins. A German born pioneer who helped open San Antonio commerce and mail routes to Mexico. Civil War veteran. survived by seven sons and two daughters. funeral by Odd Fellows with Rev. Arthur Jones to conduct services.

August Sandeben Texas North Florey Street Sandleben Santheben San Antonio Mr. Sentleben Germany Castroville Santleben Southwest Mexico Monterey Mexico City Third Texas Cavalry Wie Fred Santleben Yoakum Verdinand Henry August Carlos Graves Alfred Ella Santleben E. D. McAllister Odd Fellows Arthur Jones First Presbyterian Church

Miss Roempke Out Of Danger After Auto Street Car Crash

Ruth Roempke, severely injured in the Garden and Madison collision last Thursday, is entirely out of danger per Dr T T Jackson. Her sister Alfreda, with back sprain and bruises, was moved to their father A I Roempke's home. L J Kelly remains at Lee Surgical Institute, improving. Royal Orchestra plays daily at the Saratoga restaurant. New exclusive ladies tailoring weaves shown at Abrams and Koenigheim.

Miss Roempke Ruth Roempke Garden and Madison Streets T. T. Jackson Alfreda Santa Rosa Hospital A. I. Roempke Ogden Street L. J. Kelly Lee Surgical Institute

Booker T. Washington Tour Opens in Texas

Under the State Negro Business league banner Booker T. Washington begins a Texas tour September 25 in El Paso and reaches San Antonio September 26. He will address a mixed audience at Beethoven hall to urge unity and highlight vast opportunities in the south and southwest for African Americans.

State Negro Business League Booker T. Washington el Paso Texas San Antonio Beethoven Hall South Southwest

Incinerator Plan Moves Forward In City

R. S. Waggoner of Winn & Co. Sanitary arrives in the city to meet with Mayor Callaghan aldermen and health board this afternoon on establishing a garbage incinerator here.

R. S. Waggoner Winn & Co. Sanitary Company Waco Callaghan Board of Health

Edwards Millinery Display A Beauty In San Antonio

A fall and winter millinery display at Edwards Millinery on Commerce Street in San Antonio showcases redesigned second floor hats and matching handbags. Notable pieces include a Queen Mary style Paris model in black velvet, a Georgette theater cap with Russian lace, mink trim, and a New York Madame Jesse creation with blue plumes. The first floor features bonnet style children’s hats, French plumes, fur, lace, and velvet trimmings with roses as a favored accent.

San Antonio Edwards Millinery Company Commerce Street Paris New York Madame Jesse

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Men’s Outfitters Shriner & Urner Anomilsbee Alamo Plaz L. T. Waters E. Commerce U.P Philadelphia Bank Abrams & Koenigheim, Conroy Bldg National Biscuit Company Houston Street Terment Odd Fellows Cemetery Pall Marshall Hicks Selig Deutschmann Netterville Devine Charles Shiner Albert Meyer Walter Napier A. Collman Main Ave Oo Abrams & Koenigheim Conroy Bldg Royal Orchestra Saratoga Restaurant Abrams & Koenigheim Washington Edwards’ Millinery Uneeda Biscuit Nationae Biscuit Company
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