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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1914

Page

3

Harness Men Claim Prosperity Amid Harness Trade Growth

The Southwestern Harness and Saddle Manufacturing Association opened a three day convention in Turner hall with Gus Heye of San Antonio presiding. Mayor Brown delivered a welcome, and reports from the president secretary and treasurer showed a flourishing organization. An executive session followed a postponed Fort Sam horse show.

Texas Southwestern Harness and Saddle Manufacturing Association Turner Hall Gus Heye San Antonio Mayor Brown Brown D. J. Straus Fort Sam Houston

Oil Development Delayed in Caddo Field

Development in the Caddo oil field in Harrison and Marion counties is slowed by high water in Caddo lake. Water covers boilers engines and pumping machinery, according to official reports received by the general lead office via Commissioner Robinson.

Austin Tex Caddo Harrison and Marion Counties Caddo Lake Robinson

San Antonio Wins In Boynton Injunction Appeal

The Texas Supreme Court without opinion overruled the motion for rehearing in the Boynton versus Clinton cases, allowing San Antonio charter amendments to take effect. Also, Austin reports Frank Prado revived after gas exposure using a city hall lung motor and returned to work within two hours.

San Antonio Boynton Austin Tex Supreme Court Alexander Boynton Clinton G. Brown Bexar Frank Prado Austin Gas Light Company Prado

San Antonio Exposition Feature At 235 East Houston Street

Local notice promotes a week long exhibition at 235 East Houston Street by the Publicity League of Chamber of Commerce to advertise the city. It invites visitors to experience the best of San Antonio and mentions Bexar Transfer & Taxi Cab Co as an advertiser with 749 contact number.

San Antonio East Houston Street Publicity League of Chamber of Commerce Bexar Transfer & Taxicab Co

Grasshoppers Cause Damage in Matagorda County

An outbreak of grasshoppers is reported to the department of agriculture from Matagorda county. The insects are destructive to crops, with corn damage appearing serious. State entomologist Professor B. E. Scholl notes the insects are two to three weeks earlier than usual.

Austin Tex Department of Agriculture Matagorda BE. E. Scholl

Ferguson Makes Speaking Dates

TEMPLE TEXAS April 22 James F E Ferguson candidate for governor will speak at Tyler April 25 and at Hillsboro and Hubbard City May 4.

Ferguson Temple Tex James FE. Ferguson Tyler Hillsboro Hubbard City

Northern financiers to be entertained at Friday luncheon

Prominent businessmen and financiers from St. Louis and other cities will be entertained at a 1 PM luncheon Friday at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio. Vice President Charles N. Whitehead of the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway leads the visiting party, touring the city from 7:30 AM before the event. The aim is to introduce visitors to San Antonio financiers and Belt & Terminal backers and to promote bonds for the new company.

St. Anthony Charles N. Whitehead Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway San Antonio San Antonio Belt & Terminal Company Katy Railroad W. G. Crush Katy Walter Walthall W. F. Carter Mercantile Trust Company B. A. Brennan W. J. Duggan

St Marys Street Extension Set for City Council Approval

After a Tuesday conference with Mayor Brown, Alderman Lambert will present ordinances for extending St Marys street north and south at the next council meeting. The only obstacle is a building on Commerce street slated for teardown to extend the southward stretch. The citizens committee, led by Fred W Cook and L J Hart, suggests delaying demolition until lease expiry or invalidation, allowing a 22 foot obstruction while traffic diverts around the east side. The lessee seeks 3500 dollars, deemed excessive by the committee, which will not advise a settlement at that amount. Northern extension is ready, having been fully acquired from Ursuline Academy. The property will be turned over to the city at cost from three years ago.

Brown Lambert St. Mary's Street Commerce Street Citizens’ Committee Fred W. Cook L. J. Hart Ursuline Academy

Cotton and grain exchanges face congressional probe

A joint resolution was introduced in the House proposing a congressional investigation into the methods and practices in the transaction of business on cotton and grain exchanges nationwide. Representative Henry of Texas introduced the measure yesterday.

Washington, D. C House Henry Texas

Breach of Promise Suit In New York Giants Pitcher

Papers in a 25000 breach of promise suit served on Charles Monroe Tearean of the New York Giants. Plaintiff Clara Young of Perryville Missouri alleges the pitcher was engaged to her before he married Helen E Blake of New York City last fall.

New York Charles Monroe Tearean Avitcher New York Giants Misa ‘Clara Young Perryville Twirler Helen E. Blake

Six Fourth Court civil appeals decided in San Antonio

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issued six decisions in San Antonio on Wednesday.affirmed cases include Amicable Life Insurance v Kenner from Galveston and G H & 8 A Railway v Leggio from Galveston. Reversed and rendered W D Cleveland and Sons v Houston Sporting Goods from Washington. Reversed and remanded Lucy Robson executrix v Dr Moore from Fayette. Motions on rehearings denied in several otros. one recall of execution granted W H Rishworth v Moss from Bexar. Also Rome reports Pope Pius creating a college for priests to serve emigrants and urging American bishops to seek priests for Italian emigrants.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals San Antonio Felow Amicable Life Insurance Company E. B. Kenner Et al Galveston W. S. Fly G. H 8. A. Railway V. Leggio J. F. Carl E. J. Savage C. W. Mowery Matagorda Anton Mourland G. C F. Railway James B Charles J. Stubbs Carl W. D. Cleveland and Sons Houston Sporting Goods Store Washington Fly Lucy Robson T. W. Moore Fayette Mourland Carja Land and Irrigation Company Dimmit County State Bank Dimmit S. A. & A. P. Railway William Wagner Bexar A. F. Holmgreen

Woman reports Cardus cured her on Tennessee trip

Mrs. Liza Barber of Mangham Louisiana recounts using Cardus the woman’s tonic during a trip through West and Middle Tennessee. She credits two bottles with restoring health and urges other women to try Cardus, noting its long standing reputation and offer of home treatment information.

Cardus

Armed miners and guards tense stand in Colorado

In Trinidad on April 22 more than 600 armed miners and 100 National Guardsmen slept on their arms awaiting a potential sortie amid reports of nearby heavy fighting at Delagua. Casualties were feared as bodies from Ludlow were recovered and the armistice talk failed to ease the crisis.

Trinidad Colo Colorado Colorado National Guard Ludlow Chase John Millenon United Mine Workers of America Fitzgerald Delagua Victor American Fuel Company B. W. Snodgrass Dave Donovan Carl Johnson

Threaten General Strike Envelops Ludlow After Fires

State officials await Governor Ammons guidance on a possible special legislative session addressing the strike zone. United Mine Workers in Denver organize aid for Ludlow tent colony victims after the fire set during the militia clash. About 200 members reported missing as strike sympathy talk resurges.

Denver Colo Ammons Washington United Mine Workers Ludlow

Investigation Followup on Assault by Two Police Officers

An aged Mexican man was allegedly assaulted by two policemen. The inquiry, started by Mayor Brown and the police committee, has not finished with a final report due Thursday. Police Chief Lancaster says testimony so far does not prove guilt. officers deny wrongdoing and blame political enemies. Witnesses testified Rodriguez showed no injuries at headquarters. Officers claim limited dialogue during evidence gathering at the bootlegging case scene.

Brown Police Lancaster Rodriguez

Texas Postmasters Nominated and Star Obs Association Report

Texas postmasters were nominated yesterday for Jacksonville C A Lawler La Grange J V Vanek Clifton J N Fallis and Como A J Page. The American Association of Variable Star Observers ends its second year with 12 900 observations credited up from 6280 last year. The group counts 20 members and is led by director C Pickering of the Bet minerals college observatory. Cooperative observing in Telescopic Work is fully demonstrated.

Texas Washington, D. C Jacksonville C. A. Lawler la Grange J. V. Vanek Clifton J. N. Fallis Como A. J. Page American Association of Variable Star Observers Re. C. Pickering Beteard College Observatory

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