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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
10
Schedule fragment lists train numbers and departure times from Kerrville Houston and coast towns with several errors. Entries include No 1 No 3 No 5 No 42 No 44 No 146 with times ranging from early morning to late evening and notes about Sundays and exceptions.
Charles Dillingham presents The Girl in the Train a Viennese musical comedy by Victor Leon adapted for American stages with music by Leo Fall The plot centers on a secret divorce trial aboard a sleeping car and features William Kolb as the judge Olga Steck and Violet Seaton star with an augmented orchestra and a large chorus after a successful run at the Globe in New York.
Nat C Goodwin, renowned comedian, receives fresh praise for performances in When We Were Twenty One and The Captain. He headlines a Grand Opera House engagement with a strong company and elaborate scenery, presenting the shows on Friday evening and Saturday matinee and night.
Promptly at 10 o clock tomorrow morning the seat sale for the opening shows at the Plaza theater will be inaugurated. No reservations for any.
A French battalion bivouacs at Virty sur Seine with a diverse crew led by Jacob a dutiful soldier. In a brutal winter campaign he endures cold and hunger until frost claims him at his sentry post on Christmas Eve.
Monday night marks society night as box seats are reserved weekly for repeat patrons. The Plaza plans ongoing social events and guaranteed seating. Augusta Glose headlines the opening bill with acclaimed musical monologue and mimetic talent praised by the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph. The Plaza phone number is old 6400.
Local records show permits issued for Jacob Schurch repairs on the north side Hood street and Mrs J Longo repairs on Pecos street. Also noted are a T W Campbell addition on West Commerce street with a 250 amount and Chester Basse floor on West Commerce street for 100. Other entries include a San Antonio school board repairs on South side West Commerce and payee 500.
The Royal debuts a high type vaudeville bill featuring the Haley trio with live monkey, Mons Pirri chin balancing, Martelli and Rossi grand opera, Sam Gilder in a negro character, Je ONeil songs and moving pictures. Critics praise the program and expect packed houses all week praising the value offered in San Antonio.
Birth records show several newborns to couples on Sep 24 at different Houston addresses including Tampico street Baylor street and Howard street. Also Colquitt and Wolters to speak with Colonel Wolters and Governor Colquitt named as orators for German Day events set for October 6.
A historical price list itemizing costs for eggs, poultry, fish, meats, fruits, and vegetables. It notes a 20 cent per barrel advance in flour, steady consumer prices at 90 cents per sack, and expectations of further mill price hikes. Local markets report light vegetable supplies with celery and cabbage from Colorado most plentiful. The meat list remains firm at prior quotations.
Temperature and rainfall data reported for the Houston district stations for the past 24 hours ending 8 a m. Minimum temperatures cover the last 12 hours and are not used in computing district averages.
Forecaster Allen Buell reports fair conditions across the belt with above normal temperatures. The Weather Bureau notes continued mild conditions and no precipitation expect.
The notice lists burial permits for several individuals, with ages and death dates from September 24 to 26. Included are Catherine App 71 died September 26 at 406 Iowa Street. Dementino Drias 1 at 641 Diaz Avenue. Robert Pannel 32. Theodore Gerard 11. Henry A. Lowery 50. Andrew Arliga 24 at 207 Wall Street. N M Stukes 84 at 305 Porter Street.
Walter Cleveland of Skidmore visiting relatives at Buda died Monday night and was buried yesterday in the Kyle cemetery.
A dense listing shows California potatoes, onions, cabbage, peppers, cucumbers, and cantaloupes among many items with per cwt and per bushel quotes. Fruits include apples, pears, grapes, and dried fruits, while meats, lard, cheese, and canned goods provide retail price points.
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