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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1915
Page
8
Burglars forced a rear door at Lambert's Esinon on South Flores Street early Monday and stole a slot machine. The burglary was discovered about 6 am with little else disturbed and only small money in the machine. The thieves left behind signs of disruption and some unclear marks.
The Street Car Company plans to finish a five block section on South Presa and Wallis Street after repeated sewer problems and rains delayed progress. W. J. Tuttle, vice president, says the work is nearly done with the final concrete pour set for Tuesday. Earlier, double tracking on Wallas Street stalled for a year due to uncollected assessments.
Corpus Christi drew about a thousand Antonians for a Sunday outing as officials noted a large influx of automobile tourists. Specter Tullmans and leapers were operated into Corpus Christi on Sunday night, with the return trip planned afterwards.
Fort Worth delegates urged H. Pope of Fort Worth for president of the Farmers' Union. A boom for Pope is planned as the group votes at a meeting. Pope currently serves as a state organizer for the union.
Several forty two centimeter guns to be used in the bombardment of Russian forts were dusted through Berlin last week according to dispatches from Amsterdam. Cotton damaged by fire at the San Antonio Compress east of the Southern Pacific tracks near South Pres arrest, damaged 100 bales valued at about 2000 dollars, insured. The cotton owners are T. B. Owens J. Berry and J. G. Monkhouse.
Two San Antonio employment bureau proprietors face County Criminal Court charges for operating without a license and failing to post a $500 bond under a new state law. Complaints, signed by State Labor Commissioner A. L. Garrett, allege violations of the legislation governing employment offices and licensing requirements.
A large paving deal was closed this morning between Mayer Roy Miller of Corpus Christi and the Texas Bitulithic Company. The $258,000 contract calls for 86,000 yards of bullistite paving to cover about 75 blocks around Corpus Christi. City has built 126,008 yards in two years with costs shared by the city, the traction company, and abutting property owners. Work to begin about August 20.
Dallas Aug 2 Mina Wilson 14 was killed here today when struck by a locomotive while walking to a grocery store. Her body reportedly was hurled over a fence into a nearby area. The tragedy stunned the city as investigators began to piece together the moment of impact.
Matio Sepeda, 38, a city street sweeper driver, was kicked in the chest by a mule while at work on Avenue C H in Brownsville. He was rushed to the city hospital in serious condition with an injure to the heart and is not expected to live. The accident occurred Sunday night near the 990 block on El Pizo street. A second item notes resolutions from the TiU Grande Summer Normal School in Brownsville endorsing Nat Ben ten for president of the Texas State Teachers Association, to be discussed in Corpus Christi this fall. Harvard Lampoon mentioned.
A dispatch reports a request from a U S ally for ships to display national colors on their sides in a size visible to submarine commanders from a distance. Officials note the move may deter attacks, while some ships already display flags though not always clearly.
The second Negro accused of complicity in the July 27 attack on Stanley Perr on North Walnut Street was arrested early Sunday by Detective White. The victim identified the suspect, and a second man was captured Saturday after pawning a jeweled pin set. Police report further incidents include a shooting threat during a domestic disturbance on Avenue 1 and a request for a new home for a three week old baby from the San Antonio Humane Society.
The record notes J W Kinney purchasing Guthrie residence at 13 Patterson Avenue for 3400 and Wimner-Rie Company selling 2% Place residence for 37500. It mentions janitor hires at the courthouse, anticipated more staffing, and a price schedule for streetcar shuttle service. An exhibit of Indian clingstone peaches arrived from Mrs F G Hillie at 403 Dwyer Avenue. Reports include a horse and buggy stolen from Lusoxa Street near Crockett, a stray dog biting a 8 year old near King Street, and two alarms for a garage fire at Venis and Metrossan Streets with some property damaged.
Wesley Jones 71 died Sunday at his daughter Mrs T W Lillie’s home 130 Wharton Street after eight months in the city formerly of Vernon Texas and Mississippi born. Survived by daughters Mrs Lillie and Mrs J L Tuin and son Walter Jones of El Paso. Burial prepared by Pearce Robinson Undertaking and moved to Vernon for interment.
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