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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
5
Italy Texas August 3 R FP Coltingham a nations merchant and Feeluse was found dead in Wisplair behind his store Coltingham had lived here for years and led a secluded life authorities seek his relatives to confirm fate and determine next steps
State labor officials accuse two men of operating an unlicensed employment bureau to recruit Mexican workers for coal fields in West Virginia and Kentucky. One man was arrested, the other jailed two days ago as federal investigators probe contract labor schemes. The agency allegedly charged a $2 arranging fee and 5 percent of first-year wages as payment, with deductions from wages. Garrett reportedly collaborated with federal immigration agents on the case.
W F Clarkson, a San Antonio cotton broker returning from Europe, says Lord Kitchener raised and trained millions but could not supply munitions, prompting the Liberal cabinet’s ouster and the coalition with David Lloyd George. Production later expanded as new cabinet formed and troops were sent overseas. England’s resolve to crush Germany grows, with shopkeepers and industry supporting war needs.
Deputy Antonio Dias, a certified diver, retrieved a stolen slot machine from the San Antonis river. The device links to a burglary ring run by a group breaking into saloons and stores for cash, rum and more machines. Police have arrested several suspects and recovered other items used by the gang.
Durin St. Clay of Normangee Texas state ginnery lecturer says every cotton market will have its own warehouse under the new law. Markets will be linked to a central warehouse at Austin and stored cotton will carry receipts to protect against loss or price drops.
Acting chairman J. We Hucker of the Publicity League outlines plans for a municipal advertising campaign to benefit San Antonio. The luncheon meeting at the St Anthony will discuss funding, target a $10,000 city share, with equal external support, and invite Rotary Club, Automobile Club, Real Estate Firms, Manufacturers League and Retail Merchants Association to join forces. The effort follows a citywide meeting at the Cutter hotel last week, with Hucker directing activities in S. H. Kirkpatrick’s absence. Directors include L. J. Hart, W. S. Cennesa, T. N. Smith, W. Seng, A. B. Stephens, T. L. Conray, James Kapp, Wyed Reutsel, S. H. Bavage, C. S. Fowler, T. B. Beker, Jake Wolff, J. T. Wilson, Ernest Steves, Frod W. Onok, J. M. Bennett Jr., and H. E. Gildebrand.
Miss Mabel I C Trowell of the Scar Mitt Bible and Training School near Kansas City did not linger in San Antonio on Tuesday morning but reportedly headed to Corpus Christi to address the North League encampment on sociological subjects. Plans had called for a stopover and a brief address at the Wesley Settlement House on South San Saba Street. The meeting of the city hif salon board of Methodist churches occurred Tuesday morning. Miss Adams, head of the Wesley Settlement House in Sperlanburg, N C, directs work among ill people in that city.
City detectives seek two Mexican men accused by A G Bilizonfio of swindling him out of 205 Mexican pesos. Elvando claims he paid July 27 to exchange for dollars, but the men and money have vanished. He reported the loss to police Monday afternoon.
Local records list marriage licenses issued to Augite Terry and Dean Tatts, Dele Keboriaon and Abuclare, detailing couples and filing jurisdictions.
A large audience from city women's groups will attend a Thursday night lecture at the Gunter Hotel by Dr Burdett Armnes on bacteria and the milk supply. Mrs. Dan Leary and Mrs. Payton pledge broad cooperation to push educational campaigns and stricter milk standards.
A fire at 8 o'clock Tuesday damaged the home of minister C. V. Frard at 616 lesinic bauia vara, valued 1590 with 700 damage. Neighbors and firemen saved most furniture. The cottage residence belonged to Archie Smellings and was unoccupied. A separate incident at 22 Nogulltos airtet caused about 400 building damage and 200 in content losses.
Fragmented reads include a battered young woman Negrete with facial injuries, loans and jewelry ads, a Burr Pilatties meeting notice, cosmetic massage, watch sales, and humane society contact. Epworth League delegation passes through Dallas en route to Epworth by the Sea with brief greetings and a city depot reception. Police report arrests linked to Denver boulevard and Start Street paving. theft report from Pete Pyha and general classified and commercial blurbs.
A report notes burglaries in Houston with theft of foreign coins from the cash register at the Lone Star Commission house on West Commerce Street. The Yexua Fruit Company nearby was also robbed of about 74 cents. Entry occurred by crawling over front doors. police found the scene around 5 o'clock Tuesday morning. A jeweler's office on Houston Street is mentioned in connection with related investigations and arrests.
Automobiles licenses issued in West Corayaerce district show entries for local residents, including T9eR-swarlunit license numbers and changes. The list highlights new permissions for unknown owners and adjustments to existing vehicle registrations amid district regulations and state codes.
Permits approved for Fy Lewis Gray Gwelling and Porter sleet at 13 Mineith in East Wood lawn venues H A Rumathitih. Value listed as $1600 for a structure described as Fowfor atveet. District records show a single building project with associated costs and location details.
Oklahoma bank president on a Texas cattle trail discusses a large loan during a long-distance call. The First National Bank of Oklahoma stockbars unit has loaned over 2 million dollars within a hundred miles of San Antonio and handles 37 million in Seattle metal trade. Accompanying him are B C Martin and J W Byrd, with ties to Warr Worth and Oklahoma Stockyards National Bank. Dr Hastings to Leave Cuero for Chicago hospital position to pursue research, leaving Salome Hospital in Cuero. Grayson county approves 469000 road bonds with five-year option.
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