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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1915

Page

9

Holiday for Courts on San Jacinto Day

Most courts and many offices will be closed Wednesday April 21 for San Jacinto Day a state holiday. District and county courts will not sit though the Fourth Civil Court of Appeals will issue its usual decisions. Some offices will finish morning work then close, with a few staff kept at the County Clerk Frank R Newton’s office to handle marriage licenses and essential duties.

Court House San Jacinto Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Frank R. Newton

Building Permits Filed In Cincinnati and Colorado Avenues

Building permits reported for B. A. Cerman river-room dwelling on Cincinnati Avenue and an addition project for Frank Jeffree on Colorado Avenue with docket numbers 46900 and M08 respectively.

B.c.amerman Cincinnatii Avenue Frank Jeffree

Shriners Celebrate Fiesta Week in San Antonio

Ben Hur Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine plan a busy San Antonio fiesta with a Shrine ball at the Menger Hotel, a ceremonial session at Turner Hall on Ben Jacinto Day, a parade through downtown, business session, fireworks, and a traditional Shrine banquet. The schedule fills two days with receptions, invitations, and heavy turnout anticipated.

Wiesia Ben Hur Temple Myntic Shrine Menges Hotel San Antonio Potantata Walton D. Hood Recorder Rice Teres Imperial Frederick FR. Smith Hood Turner Hall Ben Jacinto Menger G. A. Soule Recorder Ben Hur

Prize Essay Contest By Local Dames At High School

The Society of Colonial Dames offers ten dollars for the best colonial topic essay by Main Avenue High School pupils. Nine essays have been submitted under sealed envelopes, with authors identified only after judging. Topics include Colonial Furniture and notable colonial figures and places.

Society of Colonial Dames Main Avenue Eiizabeth Houston New Orleans

Strong arm methods threaten West Side voters in mayoral race

A sinister campaign by Brown machine supporters spreads intimidation on the West Side. Police and special officers allegedly beat, threaten, and arrest Shock workers to sway Mexican voters away from Judge Shook and the People’s Municipal League ticket. E N Flores was assaulted defending supporters, while police stood by and allowed attackers to escape. Reports suggest continued nightly clashes and armed intimidation aimed at swinging the Fourth Ward election.

Police and Sheriff's Department Brown West Side Phil H. Shook People's Municipal League Leadara Jefe Politicos Ara Flores Fabciano Fletes Judge Shook Market Hall Young Mores Shook Herrera Pallep

Nervous wreck finds Vinol restores strength claims

A Louisville woman credits Vinol with renewed health after a single bottle and urges others to try the cod liver and iron tonic. The ad claims Vinol is a trusted body builder, not a secret remedy, and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit. Local druggists listed promote the tonic as a reliable, delicious daily tonic.

Louisville Louteville Vinci

Election tensions threaten mayoral race, sources warn

Fragmentary dialogue reveals concerns over court appeals and police interference as factions back Mayor Brown. Speakers warn that intimidating tactics may not affect the election and urge Brown to recognize the brewing pressure from sheriff, constable, and police offices aligned against him.

Nelves Brown

Opportunity for Great Foreign Trade Development

A U S Chamber special committee reports the United States has the greatest opportunity in history to develop foreign trade. It urges Congress to increase funding for trade development and outlines plans discussed with Secretary Hedfield. The committee includes business leaders from across the country and names several members.

Washington, D. C Chamber of Commerts ‘of the United States State Department Department of Commerce Congress Hedfield

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