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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
2
The phrase indicates a critical appeal to the royal government to act decisively in response to ongoing national circumstances. It suggests heightened tension and a call for strong policy action to address imminent threats or crises.
Italian cruisers eight miles off Tripoli examined the Turkish transport Derna with searchlights as it arrived from the Bosphorus carrying heavy artillery and war materiel. Derna proceeded to discharge cargo while Italy and Turkey negotiate. officials fear clash but seek dignity and territorial integrity. Bekhrsamy leaves for Tripoli aboard Sham with more war material. Tripoli papers warn against inflaming public sentiment.
A Rome dispatch reports the grace period granted to Turkey will expire at noon on September 29. The Associated Press notes the deadline follows earlier negotiations and signals potential new steps by international authorities.
Turkish ambassador Zia Pasha told Huntington Wilson that Italy gained influence in Tripoli through a 1878 Berlin agreement granting a pacific penetration. He says Italy built banks and schools, but has no valid claim to occupy Tripoli, and compares Italy’s move to France in Morocco.
Thomas F. 8 died at his home 3103 West Houston Street at 9 30 this morning after years in the city Funeral arrangements will be announced later Interment will be in Anchor Lodge cemetery The notice ends with a classified ad offer for cheap wordads and two phone numbers for messenger service and telephone ads.
Debts total about 6000 and only 1000 can be used now. San Antonio businessmen urged to reduce claims or raise subscriptions to cover the deficit so the 10000 congress appropriation can finish the chapel. Captain Guiney says action required before funds apply.
After nearly a year on the county court docket, several suits by the Southern Truck Growers association seeking damages from railroads for delayed truck shipments in the north were compromised and dismissed. Damages ranged from 150 to 250 dollars per suit, alleging losses from price drops during transit. Defendants included the Katy Gulf Coast Texas Mexican International and Great Northern Rio Grande Eagle Pass.
Sore feet tender feet and swollen feet are eased by TIZ. It promises instant relief and a permanent remedy by drawing out poisonous exudations. Thousands report wearing shoes a full size smaller with comfort. Sold by druggists or direct from Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Illinois.
Judge James B. Wells told Governor O B Colquitt he would decline the San Antonio based Fourth Court of Civil Appeals seat. He travelled to Austin to inform the governor and said an official statement would follow if he does not change his mind en route.
A brief drug advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble and urinary irregularities. The Edwards King Drug Co. promotes the notice as a message in The Light reaching 17,000 homes in San Antonio and Southwest Texas.
The health board, led by Dr. H. D. Barnitz, conducts a thorough inquiry into the sanitation department to determine recommendations for improved collection and disposal. No action will be taken at today’s 6 o clock meeting as the board reviews all aspects and methods before presenting proposed changes to the city council. Routine business and weekly sanitary reports will occupy most of the session.
Dr. G. W. Sims chairman of the hospital committee for the Free Dispensary and Hospital association leaves for Memphis via New Orleans to inspect northern and eastern charity hospitals. He will visit publicity groups, boost San Antonio, and bring back ideas on commercial and industrial development.
A dated advertisement promotes Gets It as a safe corn and callous remedy that won’t irritate skin and enables corns to “drivel up” for relief. Sold in Chicago by EB Lawrence & Co and in San Antonio by several druggists.
The long threatened general strike of 35000 machinists boilermakers car repairers and sheet metal workers could take effect as five international unions set a strike hour. Key centers include Chicago Kansas City San Francisco Denver Sacramento Los Angeles and Illinois Central shops with thousands to follow. Demonstrations parade and fund drive planned for McNamara trial aid as union leaders meet with President Kline en route to Atlanta.
Officials of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific announced they reject the Federation of Employees demands on their lines. A formal statement outlining the position was expected soon, with correspondence from Davenport dated September 26 and a telegram reply from Julius Kruttschnitt stating workers would quit rather than accept terms. The Harriman lines labor situation was reviewed by top executives before releasing the correspondence.
Five hundred men at Sunset shops face unemployment if the Harriman lines strike is declared. Workers remain at their posts awaiting orders from the Federated Shop Employes executive committee in San Francisco. Local men will walk out if their demands are not met, but remain on duty until action is announced. By noon no strike word had reached the shop floor.
Houston reports show Southern Pacific shut its shops for now following a management order issued last night. The move stems from ongoing strike agitation with widespread discontent among local railway workers. Ballymakers of the Houston and Texas Central and Katy carmen are on strike, maintaining firm stance.
Nat C Goodwin and company headline at the Grand Opera House for two nights and a matinee on Friday September 29. The first show features a new comedy drama When We Were Twenty One by Henry V Esmond with Goodwin as Richard Carewe. The Saturday program includes his play The Captain by George Broadhurst, two acts, with strong supporting acts Haley Trio Sadie O Neill Pirri and Pirri Sam Gilder and refined moving pictures of fine quality.
Ida St Leon stars as Polly in Polly of the Circus a midwest drama about a circus rider and a village pastor. Grand offers four nights starting Sunday October 1 with a Wednesday matinee and a sawdust ring third act setting praised by reviewers. Ticket sales opened with a rush at Royal.
Pressed determination on shopmen to strike at once if union authority orders. Mr Kruttschnitt is in New York and Fay from the Atlantic Division was due to arrive from Houston, prompting talk of a peace conference with President Lovett.
The Plaza seats sale for the first performance began this morning with a rush and mail orders filled. First come first served governs seating as demand likely exhausts the week before next Saturday. Opening bill led by Mrs Augusta Glose promises top vaudeville entertainment.
At a St Anthony hotel luncheon led by Mrs E M Reed head of the American Woman's league San Antonio Real Estate Exchange issued a challenge to the Chamber of Commerce for a baseball game to be played at Electric Park next month RL Pierce of St Louis read on playgrounds W A McDuffee said sixty properties are listed for sale at Monday Oct 9 meeting attendees included E M Reed Mackey Stuart Pierce Butler Colp Howard Lytle Chadwick Lyons Taylor Wells Callahan Strohm Edwards McDuffee Smith Wester.
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