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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
14
A garage at 327 East Commerce street caught fire due to an electric wiring fault early Wednesday. Minor damage reported. The property is owned by Green Davis and operated by BE Matthieu Employer checked the scene before firefighters arrived.
District Judge W F Ezell heard the injunction suit Uhr vs Brown and took the case under advisement. The challenge targets Section 25 of the city charter regarding mayoral appointment of special police. A decision is expected before week’s end. James R Davis plans to sue bonds for Artesian Belt railroad rehab by August 14. New Braunfels 12 pass bus service advertised for 1917. Roth Bros Ads note picnic trips. Malcolm Stuart returns from vacation, camping near Kerrville. Special F C E meeting at 8 30 tonight. Dixie shirt waist dance at W O W hall Saturday Aug 5 with Willetts Orch.
Paris reports that French scientists complain their expertise is underutilized in rebuilding after the war. The Academy of Sciences asks to involve technical experts immediately to accelerate industrial and economic recovery, noting civilian leaders have dominated war ministries in recent years and urging a more technical governance approach.
Mrs Emma Roth age 65 died at a San Antonio hospital Monday night. Born in Germany she had lived in San Antonio four years and will be buried in Galveston. C H Law age 29 died at 2114 Perez Street. An employee of Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company he is survived by his widow and mother. Ruth C Stites funeral set for Thursday at 10 from 45 Essex Street with interment in Mission Burial Park. Mrs Mary G Welles age 72 died at 345 Schley Avenue. Survived by two sons, two sisters, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements depend on arrival of R C Welles.
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and lists two phone numbers for contact.
An Associated Charities worker describes a widowed mother with three daughters aged 18 11 and 8 who struggles after years of hard work. The 13-year-old daughter is the main support while the mother can sew but lacks a machine to earn more. Anyone who can donate a sewing machine or funds for one is asked to contact the Associated Charities.
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