13 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light And Gazette
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
1
Excursion line Gulfshore announces a new departure that may become a regular feature. A sailing from Port Lavaca to San Antonio with overnight return, including fishing reports, tourist stops, and reserved housing options, hopes to run weekly if the inaugural voyage succeeds. Tickets priced at 150 dollars.
An announced sleeper route from San Antonio to Chicago via the Santa Fe and Chicago and Alton railways will be introduced, allowing through travel with no train changes and expected to boost patronage to San Antonio from northern points. The plan aims to drive out malaria and improve the system, while promoting the old standard Grove’s Tasteless Chili Tonic as a widely recognized remedy and tonic.
A U S attorney filed a suit to determine the status of a transit company and its operations within state lines. The action targets railroad affiliates and a suspected rebate scheme, with the Interstate Commerce Commission cited for interstate activities.
A morning graduation at the Catholic academy in Alamo Heights featured Misses Mendoza, Gallagher, Wyld, and Stebel with tests in literature and music. Bishop Shaw awarded medals and diplomas amid an audience including Rt Rev J W Shaw and Monsignor Weimar as students received honors for Christian doctrine, church history, and various academic departments.
A Confederate veteran, A. J. Lunt, aged and blind, travels with his guide dog through San Antonio with the aid of local supporters. Doctors seek to secure a Texas state pension for him, filing affidavits and forms as officers arrange the necessary paperwork for Austin. He has lived at 812 North Clares Acres for years and relies on charity and community help to survive.
An AnHolNeeMeNE proposition in Sonora aims to form a public works project. Sutton County will buy 360 acres and donate 360 acres to the organization for canal construction. Dr G B Gwinn associated with Hicks Bid is referenced in connection with the effort.
Rita narrates a tale of kinship and escape as she and Lexington tour a Texas refuge camp like a small Eden. The story recalls Rita’s early fears, her mother’s illness, and a loyal companion Guy Mason joining from Brownwood.
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