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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1911

Page

3

Enemies Claim Huge Plot Over Mexican Election Divisions

Mexico City dispatch reports General Reyes withdraws from the presidential race and orders his followers not to vote on election day, prompting talk of further factional strife and potential unrest as Congress debates postponement amid Regista and Emilista petitions and Madero pressure. Gary Deslys in an oriental gown.

Mexico City General Reyes Mexico Maderistas Senate Chamber of Deputies Reyes Mexican Congress Madero Emilistas Emilio Vazquez Gomez Gobernacion Emilo Vazquez Gomez Francisco Vazquez Gomez Emilista Party Registas Congress de la Barra Diaz Cientificos Yucatan Emilio Vasquez Gomez Fran I. Madero

Reyes in Mexico Races and Possible Roles Amid Tension

A tense Mexican political scene centers on General Reyes who has wavered on candidacy declarations. He first said he would not run, then allowed a name submission, and now faces a potential minister of war or military president role depending on his next move as the electoral college nears.

Reyes Vera Cruz Eule Europe Mexico Madero

Columbus Day to Be Motory Making Event in Austin

Austin prepares a grand Columbus Day celebration on October 12 with extensive decorations, crowds, and an elaborate program. The city council funds decorations and an executive committee plans thousands of embossed invitations and souvenir pins. Rail lines offer unusually low round trip rates into Austin for the event.

Austin Tex Texas Congress Avenue State House William R. Hamby Knights of Columbus United States New World W. G. Crush Katy

Ice Wagon Drivers Seek Meltage Pay From Southern Plant

Drivers for the Southern ice plant petitioned management for meltage compensation due to daily losses from ice melting. Some slips were credited today while a final decision awaits. H Guenther, factory manager, said the matter will be settled satisfactorily.

H. Guenther

Plan New Church in Lockhart Texans Substantial Citizens

The Church of Christ congregation in Lockhart Texas has purchased a lot and will build a house of worship. The group consists of many of the town’s leading citizens, signaling a strong community investment.

Lockhart Tex Church of Christ

Knights of Columbus lead thousand strong in Austin parade

Trains to Austin operate October 12 to 14 with fares from Houston 3 dollars Galveston 3.75 Beaumont 4.25 and more. A special train from Houston on the 11th is likely and other roads may follow. San Antonio visitors expected. 1000 fourth degree Knights to attend in full regalia. Music by Saengerfest and a grand concert planned. many civic fraternal groups to participate. Reservations for lodging already coming in.

Austin Houston Galveston Beaumont Houston & Texas Central Texas San Antonio G. A. Mistrot C. F. O'Donnell Dallas

May Lease Sugar Mill in Brownsville Texas

The Ohio and Texas sugar mill near Brownsville likely will be leased to Sam A Robertson of San Benito. Negotiations have stalled with the mill receiver until operation can profit. Judge Burns will not permit operation without guaranteed profit. sufficient cane has almost been contracted for. The mill, built largely by St Louis and Columbus capital, ranks as one of the largest in the country.

Brownsville Tex Ohio and Texas Sam A. Robertson San Benito Waller T. Burns United States District Court St. Louis Columbus

Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk’s Office

Marriage licenses issued in the last twenty four hours include Arcadio Ybarra and Andrea Arreaga, Ona J. Jones and Annie Belle Ole, Antonio Diaz and Jesusita Gonzales, Walter J. Wurzweiler and Mrs Amzy Jones, Richard Edmond Hendrock and Clara Kaak, Julio Cruz and Amanda de Leon.

Arcadio Ybarra Andrea Arreaga Ona J. Jones Annie Belle Ole Antonio Diaz Jesusita Gonzales Walter J. Wurzweiler Amzy Jones Richard Edmond Hendrock Clara*Kaak Julio Cruz Amanda de Leon

Harlandale Bathhouse Opens In San Antonio

The Harlandale bathhouse, touted as among the finest in the country, opens this morning on South Flores street with a 500 gallon per minute well. The women’s department spans half the building emphasizing sanitation and comfort under manager B Blum with veteran resort experience.

Harlandale New San Antonio Institution B. Blum Carlsbad

Directors Named From New York and Redlands

The directorate includes President Ramsay C. Bogg and Vice President H. J. Benson with Secretary-Treasurer W. C. Wilcox. Also active are Charlies G. Gates of New York and B. B. Harlan of Redlands California.

Ramsay C. Bogg H. J. Benson W. C. Wilcox Charlies G. Gates New York B. B. Harlan Redlands Cal

Rally Day Service at First Baptist Church

The annual rally day service and Sunday school meet at First Baptist Church on Fourth and Taylor streets at 10 30 AM. The program includes soloists choir and organ pieces, two original songs, and a short sermon by Rev J Porter. B Y P U meets at 7 PM and the evening service at 8 with the pastor preaching.

First Baptist Church Fourth and Taylor Streets 8. J. Baggett Mary Virginia Carter Margaret Hillie McCurdy Baptist Young People’s Union Chorus Sylvester Gardner Kndergarten Mildred Gates

Rain Impacts Cotton Crop Near Kyle Texas

Rain fell yesterday afternoon near Kyle Texas with unusually heavy precipitation a few miles from town. The shower damaged cotton but benefited other crops. J H Burt and J P Francis travelers from Eaton California are staying at the Losoya hotel.

Kyle Tex J. H. Burt and J. P. Francis Eaton, Cal Losoya

Buy a Babcock Carriage for quality and value

The ad extols Babcock carriages and wagons urging buyers to choose quality. It stresses superior style, long service from the best materials, and invites a visit to the new repository to see the line.

Babcock

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Gary Deslys City Council of Southern Ice Company House of Representatives Committee On Public Comfort Saul Wolfson Harlandale Bathhouse Babcock Vehicles
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