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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1911

Page

2

Mexico to Hold Election for First Time

The article explains the planned Mexican election system with ballots printed per voter and a 1910 census basis. It details districting into 50 000 person zones, precincts of about 600, and governors appointing recorders—28 465 of 30 000 are Maderistas—who run polls and defend ballot integrity with no poll challenges on election day.

Exico Mexico Sonora Congress Madero Chamber of Deputies

Rail timetable shows mixed north and coast routes

The page lists arrival and departure times for multiple train numbers from the north coast El Paso Victoria and Houston lines. Notable entries include No. 6 arriving 6 45 am from the north and No. 9 local from Palestine at 10 45 pm, with numerous other east west and local services across the union stations.

Palestine Laredo North Mexico Laredomix M Houston New Orleans Galveston Dallas Dallas, Ft. Worth Waco S.A Coast Kerrville G. H el Paso Cuero Victoria Seces Edb Am WOBE Vchanccessee East Aeas Aes Aea A Er Gases Santa Fe

Atonement Day Observances At Temple Beth El

Atonement Day services at Temple Beth El begin Sunday evening at 7 in observance of Yom Kippur with the all day fast and prayer on Monday. The ceremony includes traditional melodies and a shofar signal at close. Atonement emphasizes repentance and returning to righteousness without mediators in Judaism.

Temple Beth-El

Debaters Chosen for October 9 Joint Jeffersonian Debates

At the Jeffersonian Literary society meeting Fred Lehman and Isadore Levison were named to oppose the Hayne Debating club in the first joint debate set for October 9. The first round on wireless telegraphy ended with the negative side led by Eldridge Travers and Bertram Lewin defeating the affirmative team Byron Nankervis and Edwin Simmang.

Jeffersonian Literary Society Fred Lehman Isadore Levison Hayne Debating Club Eldridge Travers Bertram Lewin Byron Nan Kervis Edwin Simmang Charles Kibbe Edwin Sehorn Joe McDonald United States Herman Simmang Lis Harold Sutherland Raymond Obb

Rangers recruit drive gains statewide support in Texas

Applications flood in from across Texas as Governor Colquitt plans to reorganize the state ranger force to patrol the Mexican border. Officials aim to secure a strong unit for Brownsville and protect Texans’ lives and property. The governor’s return signals quick steps to implement the plan.

Austin Tex Colquitt Brownsville

Dogtown to Rig Up Stricter Dog Patrol in San Antonio

San Antonio police chief Newnam orders intensified dog patrols beginning Monday with two additional dog ropers to seize every dog without muzzle and license tag. A single roper currently patrols the city while dogs without tags remain common. A night watchman will guard the dog pound after Thursday night damage allowed dogs to escape. Royal orchestra performs daily at the Sara toga restaurant.

San Antonio Newnam

Will File One Suit In Mandamus Action

Attorney General Lightfoot plans to file a single mandamus petition against Comptroller Lane and Secretary of State McDonald instead of two. The petition is being drawn and will be filed Monday when the Supreme Court convenes. A lengthy office conference preceded the change to simplify the case for expediency.

Austin Tex Lightfoot Lane McDonald Supreme Court

Elk Appointments Made by Grand Lodge Leader

Announcement from New Orleans reports the 102 district deputies and grand lodge committees of the B P O E were set by John P Sullivan grand exalted ruler. James R Nicholson of Springfield Massachusetts is named grand esquire and Rev John Dysart of Jamestown New York is named grand chaplain.

Associated Press New Orleans Grand Lodge Elk Lodges United States John P. Sullivan Sullivan James R. Nicholson Springfield Mass John Dysart Jamestown N. Y

Pope's Diapepsia Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Claiming relief within five minutes, the ad promotes Pope's Diapepsia as a cure for indigestion heartburn and bloating. It targets dyspepsia. urges pharmacists to sell a 50 cent case and asserts widespread use in the US UK and Canada. It promises no sour belching gas or foul breath.

United States England Canada Pope

Governor declines special session to recount election

Baltimore reports Governor Crothers will not call an extra session to recount votes from the August 29 gubernatorial primary. He trusts the grand jury to finish the count by next Saturday, avoiding conflict with the general election. The tally of indicted election officials for fraud rises to sixty-six.

Associated Press Baltimore Crothers

Mystery in Shooting Near Nashville Stuns City

Humane Officer W. M. Gleaves is in a dangerous condition from a self inflicted bullet wound. He says the shooting was accidental as police detain Stella Ernest, wife of a bartender, who was with Gleaves nearby four miles from Nashville. Gleaves is married and well connected.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn W. M. Gleaves Gleaves Stella Ernest

Hayne Debaters Named for Jeffersonian Debate

Emmett Isom and Luther Bickett were chosen to defend Hayne Debating Club in the high school league opener against Jeffersonian Literary Society. George Cannon and Sydney Kaliski led the affirmative, Elwood Burnett and Grover Slater the negative. Judges Oliver Murdock Gilbert Lang and A Faucet ruled for the affirmative. Short extemporaneous remarks were given by Werner Beckman and Walter Wolff.

Hayne Jeffersonian Literary Society Emmett Isom Luther Bickett Hayue George Cannon Sydney Kaliski Elwood Burnett Grover Slater Oliver Murdock Gilbert Lang A. Faucet Werner Beckman Walter Wolff

No Coats In Court Led By Judge Jo Phil Shook

The judge in Jo Phil Shook's courtroom declared coats unnecessary due to unusual atmospheric conditions and discomfort. He dispensed with the rule and allowed attendees to remove coats, prompting many to do so and a collective sigh of relief as the court proceeded coatless.

Jo Phil Shook

German Socialist Wins Reichstag Seat in Düsseldorf

Karl Haberland won the Düsseldorf bye election for the Reichstag by 39 264 to 36 111 over Dr Friederich continuing a central stronghold since the empire's foundation. The result notes the Socialist gain in a long standing government seat.

Associated Press Dusseldorf Karl Haberland Reichstag Friederich Trum

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