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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1911

Page

2

Harriman Lines May See Shifts in Management

Reports indicate a possible shake up in the Harriman systems including Texas Sunset Central East and West lines as duties fade at year end. It remains uncertain which officials will be affected with speculation centering on Thornwell Fay and others while no concrete promotions are confirmed.

Lieved Harriman Stubbs Prese Texas Sunset Harry F. Anderson San Antonio

More Pupils Than Seats At Local High School

Due to a pupil body of about 750 and auditorium seating over 600, half the students will attend Tuesday morning exercises and the other half Thursday morning. Principal Williams split grades across days with ninth and tenth on Tuesday and eleventh and twelfth on Thursday. Mrs Fannie Gootee Iglehardt will address the first group on Texas History next Tuesday, possibly recounting incidents from her Texas History book.

Williams Fannie Gootc Iglehardt Texas

Spencer Grey Fined for Malicious Mischief in Asphalt Incident

Spencer Grey, a negro, was fined $5 in the corporation court this morning after testimony that he drove a heavy wagon over fresh asphalt on South Alamo street yesterday afternoon following a warning to avoid the repair area.

Spencer Grey Corporation Court South Alamo Street

End of Laurier Era as Canadian Election Favors Borden

The landslide victory shocks Liberals who had governed fifteen years. Sir Wilfrid Laurier campaigns for reciprocity but loses. Borden prepares to form a new ministry with likely appointees Foster, Hazen, and Rogers. The US press weighs the U S reaction to the overwhelming rejection and Laurier resigns to make way for a Bor den government.

Ontario Quebec Nova ‘Scotia Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Columbia Wilfrid Wilfrid Laurier Canada Dominion Earl Gray Duke of Connaught England Earl Grey Sir Wilfrid Laurier Mr. Borden Halifax Ottawa Sir Wilfrid George Foster Hazen New Brunswick Robert Rogers Jr Borden United States Laurier Gazette

Wheat Prices Rise After Reciprocity Defeat

Wheat jumped as much as 2 1 8 cents a bushel with May delivery rising to 103 8 4 from 101 5 8 as oats also climbed about 1 11 2. May oats reached 49 1 2 from 47 7 8. Reports circulated that flour prices could rise 25 to 85 cents a barrel.

Associated Press Chicago

Wheat prices jump as reciprocity defeat ignites market

In Minneapolis on September 22 the Chamber of Commerce saw a frenzied wheat buy reaction with limited offers. December opened around 112 cents, topping 108 as high, a roughly four cent gain from prior close. May opened at 111 to 112, up from 107 3/4 and 107 7/8, with prices rising through the first hour and no deals under 108 for December or 112 for May.

Minneapolis Minn Chamber of Commerce

Wheat Rises 8 Cents After Canadian Reciprocity Defeat

Wheat jumped eight cents at the market opening in Kansas City. The rise followed the defeat of reciprocity in Canada, signaling a sharp early session reaction for grain traders.

the Associates Press Kansas City Canada

Wheat market opens with four cent rise in Duluth

Wheat at the opening in Duluth today jumps four cents, signaling a sharp inland market move. The report notes the price increase appears in early trading, reflecting broader market sentiment for grains.

Winni Wheat Balls Not For Wheat Immediate Use

Winnipeggers await word from the Ontario Wheat Association on wheat futures as the Winnipeg market stalls. Officials report uncertain demand and potential price adjustments for the upcoming harvest season.

Ociated Press Winnipeg

Market whispers on reciprocity treaty impact noted

The local bulls felt potential openness from a reciprocity treaty if adopted. October, closing yesterday at 1, opened today at 99 and traded later at 98 7 8 and 98 3 4. Department heads will measure up to them.

Canadian Papers Say Fear of Annexation Caused Landslide

The Mail and Empire and The Globe analyze the Ontario vote as a rejection of reciprocity with the United States. Ontario backed protectionist lines while other provinces favored Laurier, signaling a shift in national trade policy and future political alignments.

Canadian Election Defeat Boosts Unionists In England

English papers react with elation as Laurier and the Liberal government suffer a decisive defeat over reciprocity with the United States. The result signals a victory for unionists and tariff reform, with imperialists claiming the outcome upholds empire ties over continental links.

Thes Associated Press London Laurier United States Canada England Borden Stock Exchange Unionist Globe Taft Wilfrid Laurier Washington

Extended Free Pulp Zone After Canada Defeat

Washington report says John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association announces that Canada’s defeat of reciprocity expands the free zone of pulp and paper to include all favored nations.

Washington, D.C John Norris American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Today Canada

Good Roads Day Adds Model Sections At International Fair

Two 100 foot model road sections will be built at the fair to show modern construction drainage and maintenance. One by W H Hawkins good roads expert of the Bexar County Highway League and the other by Agricultural and Mechanical College students. Visitors and officials will learn practical road-building techniques using modern machinery. Notables include W S Keller Alabama, W S Gearheart Kansas, W R Goit Oklahoma, and J B McDonald Connecticut highways officials attending.

W. 8. Hawkins Bexar County Highway League Agricultural and Mechanical College Hawkins San Antonio Keller Alabama W. 8. Gearheart Kansas W. R. Goit Oklahoma J. B. McDonald Connecticut

City Council Fire Committee Sets Meeting On Building Ordinance

For swift reduction of the fire insurance rate, the council fire committee lumber dealers and property owners will meet in the council chamber next Tuesday afternoon to discuss the proposed ordinance regulating construction and building of every class of house within San Antonio. The meeting will be called to order.

San Antonio City Council Fire Committee Council Chamber

World’s top woman aviator sails to Nassau meet

Mule Helene Dutrieu cables from Paris that she will participate in the Nassau Boulevard Tong Island aviation meet aboard the Olympic. She plans to compete against leading American women fliers Miss Harriet Quimby Miss Matilda Moisant and Miss Blanche Scott in the event aboard her Farman biplane.

Mule Helene Dutrieu Paris Nassau Boulevard Tong Island Farman Olympic Harriet Quimby Matilda Moisant Blanche Scott

Lumber Dealers Gather for Building Code Update Meeting

Chairman John Wickeland leads fire limits committee as lumber dealers and real estate men join a public gathering to discuss adopting a new building code and its impact on the community.

John Wickeland

Comet Shows Tail As Duerler Reports Observations

San Antonio astronomer Gus Duerler Jr cuts vacation to study Brook's comet from Garden street telescope. He reports the comet now shows a tail about two degrees long and foresees rain within 24 to 36 hours due to humidity and barometric changes. Dallas and Chicago & Alton officials arrive on business trips during the morning.

Gus Duerler Jr San Antonio Brook Garden Street

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