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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1914

Page

4

Endorse Stand Taken On Rate Matters

Two communications to the Interstate Commerce Commission express support for its stance on railroad rates to Port Albion, and a petition to Solicitor General Joseph W. Fulks asking personal conduct of the case against a key railroad challenge. The messages indicate ongoing discussions among the Chamber of Commerce and industry groups as Washington debates rail tariff policy.

Wo Communications Interstate Commerce Commission Port Alhony Joseph Wi Fulk United States Iis Wen Washington Whaanter of Commerce Heerstin Chamber At Commerce

Quick Home Cure for Piles

Sufferer offers Pyramid Pile Remedy with free trial, mailed in plain wrapper from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan. Claims fast relief of pain swelling and itching with an eventual full-size purchase option at grog stores for 60 cents.

Piler Pyramid Drug Co Pyraqahi Marshall, Mich Pyramid Drug Company Windly Mall

Southwest Texans Press for Rail Access Parity

Southwest Texans attend a tonnage celebration in Aransas Pass where leaders urge Interstate Commerce Commission approval of the rule requiring railroads to grant equal rights to shipments from Aransas Bay port and Galveston. Several carriers oppose the order and seek to block its effect in court. The case is slated for Corpus Christi Federal Court in May. The Chamber of Commerce requests Solicitor General Fulle personally oversee the commission’s case.

Texas Aransas Pass Interstate Commerce Commission Aransas Galveston Federal Court of Corpus J Christi Southwest Wexes Chamber of Commerce Fulle

Inquiries After Fund for Post Road Land Block

Government official w T Shidler in San Antonio and San Marcos checks if four counties between Here and Austin are ready with their shares of an $80,000 federal appropriation for post road land construction. If funds are not ready by June 1 the grant reverts. D and Colp of the highway division expects parties to be prepared. An election in Mayes county on a $100,000 bond is noted. Bexar Comal and Trayny have arranged their shares.

Shidler Suainest Here Austin San Antonio San Marcos Treasury Dh. Jlowever D. & Colp Chamber of Commerce Mays Bexar Comal Trayiy Trendy Ae Ne

Debaters to contest in Texas state meet in Austin

San Antonio high school debating team led by Gilbert Lang and Henry Lee Taylor, city champions, prepare for the May 1 2 state Interscholastic Debate Meet at the University of Texas extension program in Austin. Sixteen teams enter from across the state. the topic is Compulsory education in Texas.

San Antonin High Austi Texas University Extension Yariqua Delute Texas San Antonio Gilbert Lang Henry Lee Taylor Robert Tel

Bridge Plans Approved for County Bids and Structures

County Commissioners authorized bidding on a $200,000 bridge bond issue for about twenty bridges. Engineer Terrell Bartlett outlines high and low concrete designs suited to Leon Creek, Salado, Medina, and other crossings, predicting bids open around June 1. Concrete spans favored for durability, while funds limit full replacement, prioritizing essential rebuilds and repairs.

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Re enlists in the Navy amid active service push

William Schiebel of Sixth Street rejoined the United States Navy after an earlier discharge due to defective hearing. He was reenlisted by Recruiting Officer C. E H. Miller in Galveston, joining fellow seamen bound for Mexican waters.

Fong William Schiebel S10 Sixth Street United Biates Navy Navy Department Schiebel C. E H. Miller Galveston Beheiver United States Steamship Indian

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