French Fleet Disaster At Cherbourg Harbor Sinks Liberte
In Cherbourg a fire and magazine explosions aboard the Liberte caused the battleship to explode and sink after three blasts. An estimated 450 to 600 sailors perished while many survived by jumping overboard, with 200 on leave spared. Rescue boats and nearby ships searched the waters as debris and bodies drifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tions
Touon
Jauroes
Liberte
Republique
Fallieres
France
Germany
Glozier
Cardui praised for curing long-term womanly troubles
A Mobile Alabama woman recounts seven years of gynecological problems culminating in surgery. After using Cardui her health improved dramatically, with better appetite and sleep and a doctor noting her condition. The ad urges other women to try Cardui and request product literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Cardus
Cardui
Mrs. Hansen
Paris Shocked By The Liberte Disaster Report
The Liberte disaster arouses Paris as the ministry notes the vessel’s magazines were properly cared for and sailors feared dead or missing. Vice Admiral Bellvue reports about 300 dead or missing from the second squadron in the harbor. A Harlandale bath ad promises relief for stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Marine
Bellvue
Stocks Plunge as Broad Market Sells Off Sharply
A violent, broad stock market decline swept New York and Europe as panic selling intensified. United States Steel dropped sharply while Reading Union Pacific St Paul Southern and Canadian Pacific fell several points. Cotton prices also hit new lows amid liquidation and selling pressure.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Europe
United States Steel
Reading
Union Pacific
St. Paul An S
Prié
Thirteen Die as Hay Wagon Struck by Train in Wisconsin
In Neenah Wisconsin a hay rack carrying thirty one merry youths was struck by a passenger train in thick fog. Twelve died instantly and another later perished with nine survivors injured some fatally. Investigators cite a large billboard obstructing the view as the cause.
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Associated Press
Neenah
Wis
Presbyterians condemn liquor trade and plan Amarillo meeting
The Denton Fort Worth synod adjourned after five days at Madison Square church endorsing temperance resolutions condemning Texas liquor traffic. They merge Denton and Fort Worth Presbyteries, sell the Shepperd home, and set Amarillo as the 1912 synod site with enhanced Chautauqua support and new standing committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Synod
Madison Square Church
Presbyterian Church
Texas
Amarillo
Shepperd
Hutto
Denton
Fort Worth
Presbytery of
Waxahachie
F. N. Crane
B. A. Hodges
J. W. Caldwell
Texas Falremont Seminary
J. R. Erwin
J. R. Lewis
J. A. Stavely
Waxahachie Chautauqua
Texas Educational Board
Synodical Judicial Commission
R. W. Benge
J. S. Edenburn
A. B. Buchanan
J. F. Fender
J. H. Curry
A. F. Bishop
Kenneth Brown
J.L. Meifee
R. Thomson
Co. L. Overstreet
W. G. Bell
E. B. Ingram
L. B. Gray
M. Templeton
J. T. Strain
Frank
P’poo
G. H. Hogan
J. M. Wagstaff
Trinity University
Co. H. Chapman
Edgar van Blyke
Synod Names Discontinue Committee on Young People's Union
A church report from Reverend George W. Fender states that the Synod has raised the committee on Young People's work and recommends discontinuing the Synodical Young People's Union committee. The names R T Caldwell H Baker Bilder J M Parker and others are listed as committee members.
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R. T. Caldwell
H. Baker
Bilder
J.M. Parker
Aeoyd
Sp Sourrae
William Miller
E. Ingram
F. R. Leonard
Committee On Synodical Young People’s Union
George W. Fender
Pioneer Katherine App Dies. Floresville Judge Gouger Also Dead
Obituaries report Katherine App aged 71 of Medina County dies at her son in law Charles Muths residence in Texas. Funeral set for 5 pm with bearers named and Hermann Sons cemetery burial. Also noted are deaths of Wilson County Judge H B Gouger and Capt Nat M Stukes Mexican War veteran with multiple survivors and funeral details.
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Medina County
Katherine App
Charles Muth
Iowa Street
Rudolf Hoeflinger
San Antonio
Robert B. Montell
August Schorp
Charlies Muth
Albert Yourvick
Henry App
Médina County
Charles Nauwald
Hermann Sons
Goughr
H. B. Gouger
Floresville
Wilson County
Physicians’ and Surgeons
Masonic Lodge
Judge Gouger
Mattie Ormand
Stukbes
Nat. M. Stukes
Fannie Lewis
Porter Street
South Heights
Capt
Stokes
Texas
Mexico
West Texas
Robert M. Stukes
Hondo
Nat M. Stukes
Monterey
John M. Stukes
del Rio
Ori Johnson
M. E. Chambers
Marfa
Lewis
Dalkowitz Opening Showstuns with Fall Millinery and Attire
Many women attend the Dalkowitz Brothers fall opening in Millinery and ready to wear garments. Coronation purple American beauty and king's blue dominate displays with mink and Alaska white fox furs, willow plumes, and footwear reflecting latest styles. Upper floor decor includes palms and autumn leaves, with large 30 by 28 inch plume as highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalkowitz Brothers
Europe
Accused Broker May Be Released on Bail
Post office authorities seek over 100000 dollars believed held in reserve by Jared Flagg Jr and others arrested for violating postal laws to defraud investors. Bail set at 10000 for Alvin M Higgins as authorities move to prevent access to cash while bankruptcy petitions may be filed against Flagg.
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Associated Press
New York
Jared Flagg Jr
Flagg
United States
Daniel Morgan
F. Tennyson Neeley
Alvin M. Higgins
Flage
Post Office
Flaggs
Rock Hill Hunt Club Opens Seaso n Plans For Active Year
The Rock Hill Hunt club opened its clubhouse and golf links to members on Saturday. Semi weekly drag hunts will begin when weather allows. Paul Rainer to lead the hounds as the pack thrives. Weekly practice drags around the Kennels at The Hermitage. Monthly horse shows with ribbons planned. Polo field to be sodden and host contests. Will H Symons in charge of links.
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Rock Hill
Will H. Symons
Legal ruling narrows burglary theft in habeas case
In the Seventy third district court Judge Claude Birkhead heard habeas corpus on Alexander King charged with entering a house and stealing harness. Burglary dropped after the state failed to prove entry, theft dropped when identity and sale provenance could not be shown, and King was released.
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Seventy-third District Court
Claude Birkhead
Alexander King
King
Proposals Sought for Fort Sam Houston Water System Extension
Sealed proposals in triplicate due 11 a m September 26 1911 are invited for the construction of an extension to a 10 inch water distribution system at Fort Sam Houston Texas Plans and specifications are available daily at the office Sealed envelopes should be marked Proposals for constructing extension to Water distributing system and addressed to P W Guiney Constructing Quartermaster United States reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Hoteton
Texas
August Zist
Fort Sam Houston
United States
P. W. Guiney
Quartermaster
Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Touted for Rheumatism
A local report claims Harlandale hot sulphur baths offer a positive cure for inflammatory rheumatism, highlighting health benefits observed by users and advocates.
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Harlandale
Fraser Tailor Delivers Garment Creation with Visible Craft
Fraser tailor emphasizes skilled workmen who craft garments to showcase quality. The shop highlights hands on construction and attention to detail as the defining feature of its products and reputation.
Bring Flowers Tuesday For San Antonio Inmates
The Light invites readers to deliver flowers to its office before 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon for distribution to sick and elderly at San Antonio hospitals and institutions. Each week different facilities are chosen to receive the donations, helping supply all homes and hospitals.
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San Antonio
Large Crowd Expected For Fort Sam Lecture Series Closure
A big audience is anticipated for the final talk on Self and Sex by Dr. George Lytle at the Railroad Y M C A in Fort Sam Houston. Extra chairs were set up after the first lecture drew praise as a rare treat.
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George Lytle
Fort Sam Houston
Railroad
Harlandale hot sulphur baths touted for skin cures
Harlandale hot sulphur baths are promoted as a quick cure for scrofula and other skin diseases. The service can be reached via Harlandale or South Flores streetcar lines for a 5 cent fare. N. M. Leach, traffic manager of the International and Great Northern in New Orleans, is visiting the city.
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Harlandale
South Flores
N. M. Léach
The
International & Great Northern
New Orleans
New Bath House Delights San Antonio Visitors
Harlandale bath house opened with about 1000 visitors by noon as B Blum leads the modern facility. The center offers tub baths, specially ordered alternatives, Roman and electric baths, steam and vapor rooms, showers, massages, and grooming services with a barber shop and salons. Arthur Hall of Missouri, Kansas & Texas is in town on a business trip.
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San Antonio
Harlandale
Uver
B. Blum
Brope
Dener
Arthur Hall
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Dallas
Cascarets Inside Cleanliness Advertisement Claim
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cleaner for bowels and liver, claiming internal cleanliness is vital and that a nightly Cascar et will regulate digestion by morning. It urges 10 cent supplies and warns children also need gentle cleansing.
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WN. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chatanese Sens
L. T. Waters
E. Commerce St
Hariandale
Paris
Merrymakers
Billboard
Denton and
Dalkowitz
Optician
H. C. Rees Optigal CO
John Smitley Colvin
San Pedro Park Pavilion
Rock Fill Hunt Club
Fletcher
Sastoria
Fraser
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