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24 Apr 1916

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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1916

Page

3

Texas proposed five district federal courts new central district

Washington April 24 report on Representative Smith and Senator Sheppard measures to reorganize Texas federal districts into five districts northern eastern western southern and central with new central district serving western Texas. The bill preserves current judges while creating authority to appoint a new western district judge and appoint district attorney and marshal with Senate confirmation.

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Washington D. C House Judiciary Committee Smith Texas Central District Congress Sheppard Senate Culberson Dallas Ellis, Hunt, Johnson Kaufman Navarro Ockwall Erath, Hood, Jack, Palo Pinto Parker, Tarrant and Wise Fort Worth Archer Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, King, Knox, Wilbarger Wichita and Young Wichita Falls Callahan Eastland Fisher, Halskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackleford, Stephens Stonewall Taylor and Throckmorton Abilene Coleman, Brown, Comanche Mills McCulloch San Saba Brownwood Anderson, Angelina Cherokee Gregg Henderson, Houston Nacogdoches Panola, Raines, Rusk, Smith, van Zandt and Wood Tyler Hartin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty Newton, Orange, Sabine San Augustine Shelby Beaumont Collin, Cooke Denton Grayson Montague Sherman Camp, Cass, Harrison, Hopkins Marion Morris Upshur Jefferson Delta Fannin Red River Lamar Paris Bowie Franklin and Titus Texarkana Laredo LaSalle McMullen Webb and Zapata Cameron Hidalgo Starr Jim Hogg Brownsville Bee Live Oak Aransas San Patricio Kleberg Nueces Jim Wells Duval Brooks and Willacy Corpus Christi Austin Brazoria Chambers Galveston Fort Bend Matagorda Wharton Brazos Colorado Fayette Grimes Harris Lavacy Madison Montgomery, Polk San Jacinto Trinity Walker Waller Houston Calhoun DeWitt Goliad Jackson Refugio Victoria Representative Smith Amarillo Armstrong, Briscoe Carson, Childress Cairo Collingsworth Dallam Donley Deaf Smith Gray Hall Hansford Hartley Hemphill Hutchinson Lipscomb Moore Ochiltree Oldham Palmer Potter Randall Roberts Swisher Wheeler Lubbock Bailey Borden Cochran Crosby Dawson Dickens Floyd Gaines Garza Hale Hockley Howard Kent Lamb Lynn Mitchell Motley Scurry Terry Yoakum Andrews Crane Ector Loving Martin Midland Reeves, Ward Winkler Pecos San Angelo Coke Concho Crockett, Glasscock Irion Menard Upton Regan, Runnels Schleicher Sterling Sut Western District
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Must Cut Pavement in River Avenue For Utility Connections

San Antonio Water Supply Company plans three pavement openings on River avenue between Brackenridge park and River avenue to lay sewer gas and water lines. City officials, after negotiations, permit three trenches with service lines extending from curb or property line, despite strict pavement cutting rules.

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San Antonio Water Company
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Fireman Falls in Drill Net at City Station

Pipeman L H Enderle of Fire Company No 5 escaped serious injury after slipping while leaping into a life net during a drill at the fire department grounds. He was knocked unconscious on pavement but later deemed not seriously hurt by Dr Luter. Fire Chief Wright and Assistant Chief Goetz oversaw two daily exhibition drills near the central station.

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L. H. Enderle Wright Goetz Central Fire and Fiest Luter Enderle
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Mark E. Cole Dies After Stabbing in San Antonio

Mark E. Cole, 32, died from stab wounds at P and S Hospital after being stabbed April 6 while helping Morales, a city fireman charged with murder. Guadalupe Morales is held in jail. Cole, a Texas native who had lived in San Antonio three years, is survived by his parents and sister. Funeral set for 3:30 p.m. Monday at Sloan and Hagy chapel with interment at Saint Marys Cemetery.

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Mark E. Cole Guadalupe Morales Cole South Presa Street Morales Texas San Antonio George W. Cole Robert Auter Sloan & Hagy EK. V. McCahan Waco L. E. McCahan Nebraska Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company City Cemetery No. 1
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Explorations Funded To Study Southwest Indian Dwellings

Six expeditions financed by Archer Huntington will explore aboriginal Indian community dwellings in the Southwest this summer under the American Museum of Natural History. The fieldwork will cover a large territory in New Mexico and Arizona, especially near the Grand Canyon.

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New York Archer W. Huntington Collis P. Huntington American Museum of Natural History New Mexico Arizona Grand Canyon
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If I Were Wilson: Harden’s Die Zukunft Polemic

Maximilian Harden’s Die Zukunft publishes an imaginary Wilson message arguing the US rights to aid the Allies, calls for German restraint, and foresees American unity amid upheaval. It critiques German policies, urges protection of American citizens at sea, and warns of global war repercussions.

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Rotterdam Maximilian Harden Die Zukunft Wilson Harden America Germany Prussian Poland Russia American Belgium Holland Scandinavia England
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Injunction Block on UT Austin Land Condemnation

Federal Judge E R Meek grants an injunction for Mary and James Kavanaugh against the University of Texas board of regents over planned condemnation of a 26 acre homestead in Austin valued at $75 000. Governor Ferguson cited to show cause why the injunction should not be permanent. Attorney General Looney barred from filing condemnation papers in Travis County. Hearing date not set.

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Dallas Tex E. R.meek Mary Kavanaugh James Kavanaugh Board of Regents University of Texas Austin Ferguson B. F. Looney
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Opposition Assembly Denounces Yuan Shikai Dictatorship

Two hundred sixteen members of the national assembly unanimously condemn President Yuan Shikai and his mandate creating a constitutional cabinet. Democratic leaders seek impeachment and an accounting of 200 million taels in public funds.

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Shanghai National Assembly Yuan Shai Kai
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Obituary notices for multiple local residents

Obituaries report the deaths of J W W Hellums 39 of 824 Lamar Street in San Antonio with burial in Beeville. G B Adkins 50 of San Antonio formerly Luling with funeral in Cotulla. Charles L Matton 38 of 122 East Frio Ave native of Atascosa County. EK McCahan 22 of San Antonio with funeral from Shelley-Loring and burial in City Cemetery No. 1. survivors listed for each individual.

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Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment

Local dealer Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises auto equipment and lists two phone numbers for contact.

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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
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San Antonio Gambling Raid Arrests Ten Mexicans

A Sunday raid in the 800 block of West Commerce Street led to ten Mexican arrests on gaming charges after police warned Saturday night that gambling must stop. Two Mexicans were charged with unlawfully conducting a gambling house and displaying gaming devices and were to be turned over to county authorities. The others appeared before Police Court Judge Lowther and each was fined ten dollars. Detectives Harvey, Murphy, Zimmerman, Crew and Officers Addicks and Froboese conducted the operation following orders from Commissioner Uhr.

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San Antonio West Commerce Street
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Dentist Dr Gilbert Morris Specialist

Professional work is essential when troubled with teeth and digestion relies on dental care. Be sure of your dentist as health rests in the hands of a medical doctor. Address 209 211 Swearingen McCraw Ride.

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Gilbert Morris
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