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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
9
City clerk announces notice by publication regarding the resolution and matters contained, directed to property owners on Nolan Street between Subway Pavement and Pine Street in San Antonio.
City of San Antonio Commission approves plat for Nolan Street work from Subway to Pine Street and sets a public hearing for August 17 1918. It authorizes special assessments on abutting property and requires notices per the Procedure Ordinance.
Candidates in Bexar County report total expenses of 20 474 21 dollars with all accounts filed except Joe A Adkins for Congress. County Democratic executive committee helped cover election costs around 3000 dollars from candidate assessments. Candidates also paid for printing refreshments barbecues and related items.
Reactions to the engagement show a divide with friends praising it as a perfect poem and a beautiful idol while family members label it a great mistake or an idiotic affair reflecting stark social tensions.
The Wisconsin brigade completed a nine mile hike in heavy marching order with all men standing the march. Training at Fort Sam Houston under Brigadier General Richardson built endurance as regiments prepared for Leon Springs. Parades by Wisconsin units drew praise from regular army officers.
Two youths armed with a double barrel pistol attempted a street car robbery at the Rigsby Maryland intersection in Highland Park. Motorman W A Coleman wrestled the gun away, the pair fled on foot, and detectives reported no further trace as of press time.
Tulsa police uncovered a miniature electric railway hidden beneath eastern city buildings. Toy cars carried several quarts of whiskey each and were loaded at a distant plant via electric clicks. The 75 foot track ferried liquor to waiting customers, with money left in the cars. Police linked the system to bootlegging after raids and a chance discovery by Chief Lucas.
The Wortham Shows intend to winter in San Antonio with over 800 people. Steve A Woods says plans include repairs and possible fourth show joining the three traveling units. Local business support and past satisfaction with San Antonio imply a return this November.
Charles B. Watters leads Culberson's Texas campaign from the Swearingen building on Houston Street. Dallas hosts state headquarters while the San Antonio Culberson Club directs Southwest Texas efforts. Watters plans literature, banners near Alamo Plaza, and targeted voter letters to boost support.
The San Antonio branch reports 156 new members for July and $145.60 in donations. Dr Charles Venable resigns as treasurer. E W Richardson of Lockwood National Bank is named treasurer. A Red Cross rally and picnic at Landa Park New Braunfels on Saturday aims to boost funds for a Fort Sam Houston base hospital.
Mrs. A. B. Spencer and Mrs. J. M. Vance prepared eighty one housewives sewing rolls for Troop C Texas cavalry in the Big Bend region. Four were donated by Miss Adele Florian. Mrs. W. P. Rote, steering committee chair, plans a late week box shipment and requests canned pineapple and chocolate from mothers and friends. Donations accepted at 116 East Cypress street.
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