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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
7
An 8 year old, son of Scott County Circuit Court Clerk J B Richmond, was found safe in a cave near his home after being abducted by two men who tied him with a rope and fled. Authorities say the suspects were arrested and identified by the boy, though their names were not released.
County Judge Shook filed the first batch of primary candidate expense statements. F. H. Wash reports 207.50 for transportation and entertaining voters to promote his claims, totaling 588.50 for that candidate. Dan Lewis distinguishes barbeques and entertainment, with 250 for barbeques and 75 for entertaining. Other candidates report small sums, from 5 to 50 dollars, with various allocations to committees and printing.
Plans outline a three day program starting Monday August 5 with veteran processions and a keynote by A J Beveridge. Tuesday August 6 features committee reports and Colonel Roosevelt's address. Wednesday August 7 includes nomination and seconding speeches for president and vice president, plus platform finalization.
The ten story Edgewood 7 building in Houston sold for 225000 to Guaranty Life Insurance Co from Edgewood 7. The Texas company plans a permanent home on the site and will take possession as early as possible.
The document shows capital stock paid in 100000.00, surplus 346000.00 and undivided profits, with reserves for 1913 taxes 5156.93 and trust funds 524.00. Total amounts to 2731935.58 reflecting a net balance of 2,576,254.65.
Judge W F Ramsey defeated in the Democratic primary for Texas governor releases a calm, conciliatory message to the democracy of Texas. He discusses the loss, asserts no bitterness, and expresses readiness to support Governor Colquitt’s future policies. He reflects on his campaign and dedication to public service.
Almot Schlenker, Brenham business advocate, visits San Antonio to announce the Young Men's Business Association will raise several thousand dollars for additions to Blinn Memorial College. He notes strong cotton crop conditions nearby and preparations for the October county fair.
Representative Chester H. Terrell of San Antonio met Gov. Colquitt in Austin to discuss personal matters. The governor has not received District Attorney J. F. Carl’s resignation, and a successor is not expected to be named before September. Fancy ostrich plumes fetched as high as $487 a pound in South Africa.
Fire broke out among fruit boxes in a rear stable at 826 South Flores Street yesterday afternoon about 4:30. Seven companies fought the blaze, origin unknown, extinguished by Company No. 7 with chemical apparatus. Damage estimated at about $10.
In a police court session this morning, Ive Miller faced a temporary vagrancy charge. The matter stems from an incident described as a disturbance linked to a political argument between Reyes Jaimes and James Coultress Jr. later fined.
Owners of a large land tract in the gas field invite proposals for an immediate development lease. Address 648 Light. Also notices Modern Woodmen camp 12,034 meets Thursday night August 1 at N W A hall 117 N Flores St. Business of importance. all members urged to attend.
West of A hosts a prize dance at Electric Park Saturday night featuring the Diaz sisters. Admission is 50 cents with free entry for ladies.
A collision shortly after midnight damaged the rear of a hack driven by H. A. James. S. E. Herndon, driver of the automobile, was arraigned in police court on reckless driving charges, but the case was dismissed. Divorce suits were filed by Vivian V. Nelson against F. L. Nelson and by Mary Probandt against Albert Probandt, with injunctions sought to prevent molestation and a hearing set for Saturday morning.
City commissioners awarded G M Cuneo Rosa Cuneo and A and Cuneo forty five thousand dollars for property on West Salinas street needed to widen the street between North Laredo street and North Santa Rosa avenue. Hearing held with city attorney Eldridge and Lipscomb for owners.
Francisco Flores and a woman named Dora Jacobs were arrested after an affray near Nueva street and Santa Rosa avenue at 1 o clock this morning. Flores was cut on the left forearm and a pistol was fired to attract officers. Both received $25 fines for affray. Jacobs $10 and Flores $5 for vagrancy.
Dr. Ailward Francis of the Marine Hospital Service in Washington plans to arrive in New Orleans late this week to aid on the anti plague effort. He will oversee bacteriological work and has prior leadership in yellow fever and spotted fever investigations.
In Houston Aug 1 friends of Daniel E. Garrett and Jeff McLemore express confidence they were nominated for congressmen at large. McLemore, a well known Texas newspaperman, claimed he spent 30 dollars of his own money, saying his slush fund was substantial and funds were spent to ensure victory, and vowed to tell the truth despite talk.
Houston real estate leader Sam T. Swinford, president of the Houston Real Estate Exchange and secretary of the Texas Lumbermen's Association, a noted Texas Republican figure, is gravely ill at his Houston home. Doctors say recovery is unlikely after pneumonia and ensuing complications.
The Medina company reports July concrete work at the dam reached 40 303 cubic yards, surpassing the former record by about 6 000. A hotel contract for Natalia was awarded to W N Hagg, with two months needed for completion. Pearson townsite is cleared and streets graded as H I Miller of New York plans to attend the Democratic state convention.
Fort Worth and Tarrant county were drenched by a two inch rain from 8 to 9 20 this morning with fierce lightning and thunder. The downpour flooded streets causing fires and panic though no lives were lost. Nearby Waco reports heat waves easing as showers arrive and cotton crops show early benefits. Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce.
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