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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1911

Page

5

Defendants Must Appear In Court In County Appeal Case

Judge Shook opened the county criminal court docket showing numerous defendants convicted in the corporation court appealing to the county court failed to appear. Bonds were forfeited and alias warrants issued for Mattie Martinez H B George Edgar Shannon Tessie Smith Jessie Hulme Emma Hill Bill Bolding Jesus Delgado Effie Adams Paul and Alfred Griffin Henry Williams Curtiss Lee Noah de la Garza Jessie Miller Lonzo Hurde Will Tippin Henry Fisher pleaded guilty and Juana Miranda fined in vagrancy cases. All defendants were convicted in the corporation court and appealed.

Shook County Criminal Court Corporation Court Mattie Martinez Bph. George Edgar Shannon Tessie Smith Jessie Hulme Ehmma Hill Bill Bolding Jesus Delgado Effie Adams Paul and Alfred Grif Fin Henry Williams Curtiss Lee Noah de la Garza Jessie Miller Lonzo Hurde Will Tippin Henry Fisher Juana Miranda

Pickpockets Bold On Brooklyn Bridge Patrol Evening Ride

The Associated Press report details a bold theft in New York as Broadway lawyer BE. B. Goodman was robbed of about $10 from a pocketbook while walking with Mayor Gaynor across the Brooklyn Bridge. Police patrols along the promenade failed to prevent the theft.

Associated Press New York BE. B. Goodman Broadway Brooklyn Bridge Gaynor Bridge

Standard Oil's Hidden Role in Mexican Revolt Revealed

Captain S. G. Hopkins, legal adviser to General Madero, accuses Standard Oil and Waters-Pierce of influencing Mexico's oil and railway sectors. He asserts no direct funding to Madero, while detailing alleged concessions to Lord Cowdray and Pacific interests, and industry-backed manipulations during Diaz era.

Standard of New York Capt S. G. Hopkins General Madero Mexico Diaz New York Herald Hopkins Standard Oil Company Bernardo Reyes Standard Waters- Pierce Oil Company Captain Hopkins Don Francisco I. Madero Waters-Pierce Oil Company Missouri Texas Mr. Pierce Nexas Company Henry Clay Pierce St. Louis Waters-Pierce Company Mexican Central Railroad Pierce Limantour Cientificos Weéerman Pearson Lord Cowdray Aguila Oil Company Creel Porfirio Diaz Jr Aguila Ol Company Mexican National Railway National Railways Madero Juarez Landa Macedo Cientifico Europe Henry W. Taft London John W. Gates Texas Company The Messrs Corwin and Worthington Tampico

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

An old advertises a 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin promising fast relief from indigestion, heartburn, belching, nausea, and stomach discomfort. It claims digestion proceeds as if the stomach were not there and guarantees relief within five minutes at any drugstore.

Baby Show Highlight At International Fair

The International Fair association announces a baby show as a key feature from November 8 to 12 with no entry fee. The event opens Monday November 4 and anticipates many contestants for attractive prizes including fattest baby and best hung power, with merchants possibly offering special gifts.

International Fair Association Fair

Kidney and bladder trouble remedy advertised

An advertisement from Edwards King Drug Co urges individuals with kidney or urinary issues to try their product, promising relief for various urinary irregularities. The copy frames the remedy as a direct solution and invites readers to try it.

Edwards King Drug Co

Texas British Association Elects Officers at 12th Annual Meeting

The Texas British Association met at the International club for its twelfth annual gathering. Prof. J. F. Howard was named president with F. B. Biggs and R. G. Harding as vice presidents alongside H. P. England and others. Officers to be installed October 1. Board of directors includes George Hebdon, W. H. Miller, and others.

Texas- British Association International Club J. F. Howard F. B. Biggs R. G. Harding H. P. England F. J. Smithers KF. Biggs F. W. Smithers

Cuticura Soap Free Sample Offer From Boston

Free samples of Cuticura Soap and Ointment are available with a 32 page booklet on skin care. Send a request to Cuticura Dept. R Boston for postal delivery.

Dept. R Boston

Asphalt paving critique by San Francisco engineer in San Antonio

George T. Darragh argues the city uses too much asphalt on Main and Alamo plazas and that laying methods cause soft paving. He praises Mortimer's plant and cites high costs, faulty spreaders, and a rolling method that harms foundations, recommending proper ironing and skilled crews.

W. J. Mortimer George T. Darragh San Antonio San Francisco Darragh E. B. Franck Avenue D Mortimer City Street Improvement Company of Main Alamo West Houston Street Medina Street

Usury suit seeks double damages in Texas case

A. A. Jilek sues F. McClosky in civil county court for 886 dollars claiming 193 dollars of usurious interest paid since 1908. He alleges monthly interest escalated from 4 to 6 dollars, with full repayment of principal in 1911 and 60 dollars settled. He seeks double the usurious amount as allowed by Texas law. A Maple testimonial promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Edwards King Drug Co.

F. McClosky A. A. Jilek Jilek McClosky Texas

Perfect fitting suits at Abrams Koenigheim

If you have trouble getting a perfect fitting suit visit Abrams and Koenigheim in the Conroy building for tailored menswear solutions.

Abrams & Koenigheim, Conroy Bldg

Colorado suffragettes protest Taft banquet seating

Denver reporters say women demand roles at the October 3 Taft visit banquet. They cite Colorado as an equal suffrage state and accuse party leaders of excluding women from the main seating, receiving only gallery coupons while men dine. Royal orchestra performs at Sara-Goga restaurant daily.

Associated Press Denver Colo Colorado Taft Royal Orchestra

Dullwitted man poisoned by sandwiches at store

Destitute William Murphy ate two unknown sandwiches at a San Francisco grocery. He suffered arsenic poisoning from rat trap sandwiches but is expected to recover. The incident occurred after a customer was served and the proprietor was assisting another patron.

San Francisco William Murphy Murphy

Little Girl 10 Gets Letter of Thanks

Detroit report details a 10 year old girl in a white dress who waved a bouquet of asters to a passing presidential train. President Taft ordered the car stopped and accepted the tribute and promised a letter of thanks for the brave admirer. The moment captured public affection for the child and the chief executive.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Michigan United States Royal Oak Pontiac Taft

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