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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1914

Page

4

Peru political deadlock blocks Peru election and trade

Lima reports deadlock between political parties over the presidential election to replace exiled president Billinghurst. Leguia supporters reject Pierola party proposals as pessimism grows about outcomes and commerce. Fire destroys ten business houses and one residence at Berry Alabama causing about 360000 dollars in damage.

Lima Peru Billinghurst Robert E. Leguia Pierola Alabama Fayette Ala Berry Here

British Officer to Help Pilot Atlantic Flight

Lieutenant J. C. Porte of the British army arrived on the Lusitania to assist Pilot Goodman Wanamaker in an attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean from New York on the planned flight.

New York J. C. Porte Goodman Wanamaker Atlantic Lusitania

Recalcitrant witnesses agree to testify in New Haven case

All witnesses in the interstate commerce commission inquiry into the Billard Company's finances and the New York New Haven Hartford railroad have agreed to testify fully. They will answer questions and produce books and papers in their possession.

New Haven Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Billard Company New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Norwell Lots Sold Near Fiesta Travel And Investment

Out of town readers are urged to visit the Townsite Department to buy Norwell lots during Fiesta week. Prices range from 25 to 75 dollars with planned increases after May 4. Norwell lies on the Artesian Belt Railroad, 11 miles south of Christine, the first McMullen county railroad endpoint, offering mail sales and map-based lot selection with no major downsides.

San Antonio Norwell State Bank and Trust Company Texas Artesian Belt Christine McMullen County

City to sue over widening of Military plaza street

The city contemplates condemnation of Dalkowitz Bros store fronting on Military plaza at Commerce and Flores streets to widen West Commerce street. City offers $20,000. Dalkowitz seeks about $69,000 claiming loss of 35 feet of front, reduced store depth, and damages to business and fixtures. Mayor Brown says court action likely if no agreement.

West Commerce Street Main Plaza Markethouse Dalkowitz Bros Military Plaza Commerce and Flores Streets Gillette Dalkowitz Brown Ada

Reprisal Planned Against Women Over Smoking Ordinance

San Antonio smokers plan to punish women seen as responsible for a new smoking rule and the Traction Company. On enforcement day they intend a policy of no seats for women, with laxity only for relatives or close friends. The move signals tense streetcar sector opposition.

San Antonio Traction Company Inker Company Men Ng Wwn

Women Seek Probation Officer for Austin

In Austin Texas on April 17 the group of women undertakes the task of obtaining a probation officer to supervise delinquents in the city. The effort aims to establish formal supervision and aid in juvenile rehabilitation through a city position and policy support.

Austin Tex

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