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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1921
Page
10
At the Gunter hotel luncheon, Theron H. Tracey praised San Antonio as best placed in the U.S. for Mexican and South American trade, citing low crime and strong leadership. Mexican consul Enrique Ruiz and officials urged Mexico-U.S. trade ties, noting exports could reach 6 million dollars next year.
Leonard Laborde sues Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph and San Antonio Public Service for 20000 dollars. Case moved from state to federal court then sent back to state court for trial. Hearing held Tuesday morning by Federal Judge Duval West.
A motion for removal to the federal court contends that the suit involves drivers from two states and centers on wires owned by the Public Service Company, affecting traction components of the matter. Judge Minor Branting directs further action as the petition proceeds.
The Elks Second Annual Exposition opened with receipts double those of last year’s first night. The program featured parades, vaudeville acts, and a fashion show with gowns loaned by local firms. Proceeds fund the Elks band’s trip to Los Angeles for the convention.
Four incidents are reported. A 14 year old boy, William Almendaros, was hit by Averett Ybarra’s car at the intersection of Avenue and Eighth Street and suffered a fractured skull, a broken leg, facial lacerations, and heavy bruising. The boy was taken to Robert F. Green Memorial hospital.
Burglars entered A. W. Carolua 2814 Peres Street and Cr. Finck 284 Henretta Street stealing a pork roast eggs jewelry clothing and shoes. Thieves gained entry through a window and raided AL 8 Koch store for cigarettes cigars and tobacco. A patrol report notes a woman physician R A Young was seriously injured and hospitalized. her status improved later. A car owned by P A Buelner of the San Marcos Record was stolen near Navarro and Travis streets.
City officials and military leaders gathered for the first anniversary of the Army Y M C A branch in San Antonio. Major General James G Harbord and Brigadier General H B Ely lauded the facility’s value for soldiers and the town, noting thousands use it daily and praising continued support from citizens.
In the Oakley murder case of Louis H Campbell eleven jurors were chosen for the 45th district court. Trial judge G G Taylor ordered more talesmen as the special venire of 200 was exhausted. Campbell was shot at Positoy school during an election day ballot box dispute and Saunders faces murder charges.
Ministers and laymen from eight districts attend the San Antonio district conference at the Methodist tabernacle to prepare an 83 million dollar Southern Methodist campaign and educational movement. John A. Kerr of San Antonio directs the event, with speakers including W. A. Scott Rev. Sterling Fisher J. F. Sessions Dr Felix Yi Hill A Z Weeks Rev A Frank Smith and Stonewall Anderson scheduled for talks and campaign method instructions.
Chiodos Hamblen of Carmen Oklahoma recounts years of weakness with no appetite and constant headaches. After taking Tantac his health improved rapidly and he has enjoyed daily work and energy ever since. He endorses the medicine to help others.
Former San Antonio district elder urged more space for Westmoorland College noting a $210000 appropriation for improvements. He spoke Wednesday on enrollment for the next term and said the conference closes the campaign with plans to wrap up next month.
An eleven member committee from the Confederation of the Mexican Chambers of Commerce, visiting the United States, is to arrive in San Antonio on Sunday April 17. The group includes Fernando Leal Novelo Bruno Newman Leonardo Palazuelan Dante Cusi Adolfo Martinez Bernardo Zetina Camilo Sansores Humberto Sheridan John B. King and Antonio Correjo. They plan entertainment arrangements and will depart Monday for Laredo to re-enter Mexico.
Tuesday morning Mayor Bell issued instructions for city prisoners to clear the old baseball diamond site Electric Park will be formed for amateur teams A diamond for negroes is planned near Sullivan Pittman park and work on another diamond south of the polo field in Brackenridge park will start soon He said the city will create as many ballparks as possible to serve the growing number of amateur teams in San Antonio
The Society of Quartermaster Corps officers at Eighth Corps Area headquarters has grown by more than 12 members. An effort will be made to recruit associate members, mainly businessmen in contact with the corps through selling government supplies. Reserve officers have joined, and an honorary list will be sent to Washington for approval.
Two unusual reports filed at central police headquarters cite a well dressed Mexican from Mexico asking about barber rules in the United States and being overcharged at a West Side shop. A driver for American Express complains a dog on an East Houston Street building roof causes stones to fall and endangers pedestrians and vehicles.
Bettie Garnett 60 native Texan longtime San Antonio resident dies at home 1715 West Salinas Street. Survived by three sons Henry William Lewis and a daughter Elmo Goforth. Funeral 30 o'clock Tuesday from residence with Confederate cemetery burial. May Howard Brock 67 dies at 206 Fifth Street in San Antonio. Survives by husband Norman Brock sister Grace Wheeler brothers James Howard Bert Howard Kirk Howard. Funeral 3 o'clock Wednesday at First Baptist with Mission Burial Park. Crockett Qi Ady Charged With Pistol Toting Alcohol intoxication case at downtown cafe. Office of Second District Construction Service Fort Sam Houston seeks sealed bids May 4 1921 for Zone Quartermaster Office Building at Fort Sam Houston. Ten dollars for plans. Roselawn Cemetery ad promotes the park burial grounds.
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