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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1911

Page

5

Irandeather Law Test at Enid Trial for Election Case

In Enid Oklahoma the Beall and Gunn case tests the grandfather clause’s constitutionality. The trial centers on charges that election inspectors conspired to deter African American voters in a recent congressional election. Jury selection proceeds as talesmen are examined.

Enid Associated Press Okla United States District Court Oklahoma J. J. Beall Frank Gunn Talesmen

Killed By Religious Zeal Shouts At Texas Church

In Texas on September 26 Susanna Randle a seventy year old worshiper died during a church service after shouting three times in a bout of religious fervor as the third shout ended.

Tex Susanna Randle

Three Bales To Acre From Tree Cotton Experiment

Ed Pratt of the Frisco reports a Brownsville alley trial yielded about three bales per acre. Cotton is planted every three years, stalks cut to three inches, and irrigation begins in spring. Plants reach five to six feet, with two large sugar mills planned for San Benito and Harlingen. Pratt says the valley is in excellent condition with many irrigation ditches, likening it to Holland.

Aan Brownsville Ed Pratt Frisco San Benito Harlinger Pratt Holland

Second murder trial for Andrew Harris in Brenham

In Brenham Texas Andrew Harris a Black man faced a second trial for the murder of John Rudolph and his German wife and their bodies burned in their home. The first trial yielded a death sentence but was overturned on appeal by a higher court.

Brenham Tex Andrew Harris John Rudolph

Government Alleges Fraud In Indian Land Cases

The United States moves to block transfers by the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma and seeks to cancel deeds in a bid to protect tribal lands. About 25 000 transfers and five million acres are at stake as the government argues guardian rights及 to prevent improper alienation. The Stracey coal land case and other fraud actions surface as appeals are prepared for the Supreme Court term. The Plyler case involves forged names on a rural mail carrier bid, with the government pursuing indictment validity.

Associated Press Washington Commission Supreme Court of the United States United States United States Circuit Court Western Charles F. Mundy Archie W. Shields Alaska Frederick Hyde J. H. Schneider District of Columbia Pacific Slope Hyde Schneider Five Civilized Tribes Andrew Plyler Plyler Waxahachaw Union County N. C United States District Court For Western North Carolina

High heels blamed for many train station injuries

The Pennsylvania Railroad concludes high heels and hobble skirts cause a large share of injuries to women getting on and off trains and using stairs after a three month investigation recording 73 cases. Report cites heel caught on coach step and descents as common causes despite gradual New York station stairs.

Pennsylvania Railroad New Pennsylvania Station New York City

Gregory Girl to Ride at International Fair Horse Show

Miss Minnie Oliver of Gregory Texas daughter of William Oliver will join the two nights of horse riding contests at the International fair this fall. Oliver a Taft ranch resident will judge the short horn cattle at the fair. He spoke proudly of his daughter's equestrian feats and noted she rode with President Taft during his ranch tour, her image appearing on souvenir postcards.

Gregory Minnie Oliver William Oliver Texas Oliver Taft Ranch Taft

Struck By Lightning Burns Woman To Death

Oklahoma City report states Mrs. Susan Crumble, near Carney, went to call dogs away from children sheltering at her home during a thunderstorm when lightning struck. Her clothing caught fire and she burned to death.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Susan Crumble Carney

Foley Kidney Pills Endurance Aid Promotes Quick Relief

A vintage drug advertisement urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills before physical limits. It promises fast relief for backache nervousness rheumatism and kidney bladder urinary troubles, credited to Edwards King Drug Co.

Foley Edwards-King Drug Co

City of Hotels hailed by Griffin after Katy trip

F B Griffin city ticket and passenger agent for Missouri Kansas Texas returned to San Antonio after a two week vacation. He praised local hotels comparing them favorably with hotels in St Louis and Dallas and credited San Antonio with promoting the city through its lodging establishments. He resumes duties at the Katy office.

San Antonio St. Louis F. B. Griffin Missouri, Kansas & Texas Alamo City Jefferson Texas Dallas San Antonio Sporting Goods Company Houston Street

The Lax Fos Way Promises Full Body Strength

An advertisement touts Lax Fos as a liver stomach kidney and bowel booster with a systemic tonic effect. It offers a money back trial on the first bottle and urges customers to pressure druggists for a second bottle. Also lists local service ads for Riebe Undertaking Co. ambulance 221 E Com and A Coliman plumber 416 Main Ave.

Riebe Undertaking Co

May Pay Taxes Monday In Bexar County

Bexar County expects to collect taxes next Monday October 2 though rolls are not complete. Tax Collector John Bitter said he can determine anyone's tax by reference to the unfinished rolls and will be ready to accept payments. Delays stem from a late legislature and unsettled state budget and tax rate due to the special session.

Bexar County John Bitter Automatic Tax Board

Kidney Pills Restor hard working life in Steubenville man

J A Maple of 125 South Seventh Street Steubenville Ohio describes lifelong kidney and bladder troubles. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing backache improving kidney function and ending misery enabling him to work again. Edwards King Drug Co supports claim.

J. A. Maple South Seventh St Steubenville Foley Expressman Edwards-King Drug Co

Tailored Ladies' Suits from Imported Woolens

Abrams and Koenigheim offer ladies' suits tailored in their own workshop using imported woolens from Conroy Building.

Abrams & Koenigheim Conroy Bldg

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