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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1914

Page

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Court considers canceling Physicians' and Surgeons hospital contract

A county hospital purchase contract with Physicians and Surgeons may be cancelled after a drawn out dispute. J. H. Savage for owners warns the county must secure option rights before June or face cancellation. The issue likely moves to the U S Supreme Court, as embers from the letter detail extended litigation potentially lasting two years.

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Local Weather Across Cities With Mixed Forecasts

The local forecast lists temperatures and conditions for San Antonio Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul and other cities. It notes cloud cover northwesterly winds and varying low highs with a mix of fog drizzle and clear periods. Low temperatures range from the mid teens to mid forties, with some areas expecting rain or snow flurries.

Plans Under Way to Rebuild After St Augustine Fire

In St Augustine Florida April 3 a large crew began clearing two blocks of charred ruins from the waterfront after yesterday’s disaster. Plans call for rebuilding the Florida Munson Clairmont Central and Atlantic hotels and the St Johns county court house all destroyed. Damage estimated at 780000 with one third insured. Miss Alice M Smith of Amherst Nova Scotia the sole seriously injured guest at the Merida House will recover after jumping to safety. Militia withdrawn for a small squad of disciplined soldiers.

ST. Augustine Fin St Augustine Florida Munson Clairmont St John's County Court Alice M. Smith Amherst Nova Scotia

Harbor Case Argued Over Aransas Harbor Terminal Valuation

Austin April 1 The railroad commission heard the contested valuation of Aransas Harbor Terminal Railway property and franchises with the commission citing 246 000 versus the railroad’s 480 000 figures. Representatives Vandenberg San Antonio president Moore chief engineer and Frankilo attorney were present no decision given. Amarillo Bank Closed Austin April 1 Commissioner Collier ordered the First State Bank of Amarillo Potter County closed and placed under examiners Dayne and Roberts in charge. The bank began August 6 1919 with capital stock of 50900.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission Aransas Harbor Terminal Vandenberg San Antonia H. M. Moore Thomas H. Prankilo Amarillo Comisioner of Insurance and Banking Collier First State Bank of Potter County Jude Dayne L. K. Roberts

Salesmanship and Advertising Theme in Commerce

A fragmented discussion on how strong salesmanship supports advertising and how good ads attract customers. It stresses that informed sales staff and truthful, concise promotions win loyalty, with customer satisfaction acting as the best advertisement for a state. The text argues merchants succeed when both sales and advertising are well executed.

Dallas Wing Contests for Federal Bank Changes

The plan divides the United States into twelve districts with federal reserve banks to begin operations within months. Dallas, Texas chosen for the southwest reserve bank in District No. 11, covering 404,824 square miles and 6,410,561 people, as banks subscribe 60 percent of stock and prepare for early organization.

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Burns Says He Knows Mary Phagan Slayer

Chicago April 5 a detective Willem Burn says he knows the identity of Mary Phagan's killer and can prove it. He cites Leo M Frank as a possible suspect but declines to name a definite person yet. Burn’s disclosure comes after weeks of private inquiry for friends of the convicted man and a forthcoming report to the Attorney.

Chicago Mary Phagan Willem J. Burn Kansas City Leo M. Frank Eyank National Pencil Company Aetory Ailania

5 Percent Advance Only Partial Relief for Shippers

W C Maxwell, general traffic manager of the Wabash, told the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on proposed freight increases that 5 percent would provide only partial relief. He warned that most Central Freight Association roads may not survive under existing rates and urged a 6 percent rise to avoid receivership, with broader rate readjustment to follow. Shippers prepared to present final testimony as railroads push for a general 5 percent increase, with briefs to be filed soon.

Washington, D. C W.C. Maxwell Wabash Interstate Commerce Commission Central Freight Association Tym Interstate, Commerce Commission Eastern Railroads

Woman slain near Arkadelphia amid arson at home

In Clarke county a woman, Mrs Elihu Francis, and three children were slain by an unseen killer at their Clarke county home near Arkadelphia early today. Her husband and another child narrowly escaped. The house was set on fire, bloodhounds were dispatched from the city to track the suspect.

Little Rock Ark Elihu Francis Arkadelphia Clarke County Francis

Jury to Try Minister in New York Conference

In New York today nine women testified before a fourteen member jury about misconduct charges against Dr. Jacob E Price sixty pastor of Washington Heights Methodist Church Washington Heights. The proceedings occur at the Metropolitan Temple as part of a Methodist Episcopal Church conference.

New York The Methodist Episcopal Church Center Metropolitan Temple Jacob E Price Washington Heights Frank L. Wilson

Sealing disaster near Newfoundland claims many lives

News from St Johns reports the sealing vessel Southern Cross and 170 men lost in ice off Cape Rozier after a blizzard. Rescue ships Bella Ventura and Florizel recovered bodies while government and U S aid efforts continue, with 53 confirmed dead and 120 missing as survivors seek care.

ST. Jouns Cape Rugg St. Lawrence NX. S Illulnd Aly United States Newfoundland Company Steaza Kyle Taldvight Aguiet Ventura Vere Senter Newfoundland Ines Lang Bella Stephand Florizel Dt x Grenfell Seamen's Institute Strait of Belle Isle Smithern Cross Gulf of St. Lawrence

Asquith Gets Ovation on East Fife Departure

Premier Asquith receives a large ovation as he leaves London for East Fife Scotland to address supporters during his constituency visit. Crowds cheer at every stop while Liberal factions and Unitarian objection stir debate ahead of tomorrow's speech about defending army traditions crown authority and Parliament power.

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No Liquor Sale Ban On Saturday Across District

A state ruling bars liquor sales on Saturdays affecting saloons and social clubs amid trustee elections. The attorney general cites Sunday or weekday allowances, while social clubs restrict access to members only. The text notes penalties for noncompliance and mentions candidate access within a county election.

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San Antonio bids for branch bank expansion

A government report to Groarings House and the Chamber at Gonmneres outlines San Antonio area banking capacity within a 100 mile trade territory. It notes 18 active banks near San Antonio with combined capital approx 17.98 million, deposits 5.87 million, and trust volumes large. Annual cotton sales near two million bales and agriculture value around 111 million are cited, with livestock value estimated near two million and appraisal at about 60 percent of actual value.

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Panhandle rains boost grain prospects to unprecedented levels

General rains across the Panhandle have delayed ginning but boosted grain prospects to near record levels. Farmers report better ranges and exceptionally valuable crops, with Panhandle agriculture described as prospering as the rain aids the greatest grain acreage in history.

Childress Tes Panhandle Blackmen

Frogs in demand by farmers in Kansas and Missouri

Kansas farmers seek bullfrogs for ponds, while a New Orleans man is identified posthumously as William Sharyr Tively. Submarine war news reports bombs exploded and security briefings as officials discuss new appropriations and military events.

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Constitutionalists Take Torreon After Six Day Battle

Territorial clash near Torreon pitted Constitutionalists against Federal forces for six days. Heavy casualties reported on both sides with Villa claiming 300 killed and 1500 wounded for his men while Federals tally 1000 killed and 2500 wounded. Civilians and troops endured brutal street fighting as towers and hills changed hands. Local authorities reported continued pursuit of Federals toward San Pedro.

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