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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1912

Page

5

OPPENHEIMER PREPARES TO GO AFTER ENEMIES

Julius Oppenheimer, Behar county Republican chairman, travels to Houston to discuss charges against county officials over alleged malfeasance tied to importation of contract labor from Mexico. The meeting calendar tightens as Republicans plan events at Markethall to unify the county ticket and draw a line against the Bull Moose faction.

Bexar County Republican Committee Houston MacGregor Julius Oppenheimer Republican Executive Committee H. F. MacGregor Taft Republican Texas Oppenheimer Mr. Oppendel United States Mexico J. E. Elgin Republican Congressional Executive Committee Markethall Administration Bull Moose Party

Adulteration Found In One Third Of Texas Soft Drinks

Texas analysis by the state food and drug department shows about 30 percent of soda fountain beverages sold in the state are adulterated. Sucrose is the main adulterant. Complaints filed under the pure food law against beverage handlers. two defendants plead guilty and paid fines. Cases pending in Galveston Houston Fort Worth and Dallas.

Austin Tex State Food and Drug Department Texas Abbott Beaumont Fort Worth Galveston Houston Dallas R. H. Hoffman Jr Seattle Wash Association of State and National Pure Food Hoffman Portland Washington

New Books Arrive at Carnegie Library Collection

The Carnegie library receives a diverse list of new titles including European Years by G E Woodberry Commission Government by E B Bradford Riders of the Plains by A L Haydon and Warships and Their Story by R A Fletcher among many others from science nature history and literature added to the shelves.

Carnegie Library G. E. Woodberry Commission Bradford A. L. Haydon L. H. Bailey Matthew Russell R. A Fletcher H. R. Seager Edwin Hatch R. W. Corbin S. A. Brooke B.&. Rountree Ionian Sea George Gissing G. H. Trafton Napoleon Arthur Hassall A. W. Solenberger Ceramic Industries Emile Bourry A. H. Branch E. P. St. John C. BE. Jefferson W. 8. Gibbs G. H. Betts Martin Luther A. C. McGiffert William Winter B. W. Maturin E. A. Eee C. F. Kent

Band Concert at Fort Sam Houston by Third Artillery Band

The Third Artillery band will give a Wednesday night concert at Fort Sam Houston artillery post starting at eight. Directed by Arthur Johnson, the program includes marches overtures waltzes and selections from Verdi Schubert and Luders with titles such as That Dramatic Rag Oriental Roses and Woodland.

Fort Sam Houston Arthur Johnson George W. Meyer Courronne Hume Ivanovici L’ Lombardi G. Verdi Schubert Luders Orbob Weldom

Fire Destroys Home of Ellis Chaney In Atlanta Area

A early morning fire at 215 East Quincy street destroyed the Ellis Chaney residence with contents, loss about 7000 dollars. The family was away. cause unknown. Neighbors rallied as wires saved adjacent R P Coon home, which suffered minor damage. Georgia reunion plans: over 1000 Confederate veterans to attend in Marietta August 28 and 29.

Ellis Chaney Quincy Street R. P. Coon Mr. Chaney Coon Chaney Theodore Harris Atlanta Marietta Here

Eckman’s Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Recovery

Prominent claims tout Eckman’s Alterative as effective against consumption and related lung illnesses. Testimonials describe weight gain, reduced night sweats and fever, and recovery, with appeals to contact dealers for more information and a recovery booklet.

Eckman Eckmann A. M. Fischer Kekmenaboratory Philadelphia

Wolgast Rivers Double Knockout Recalled at Orpheum

Amusement notes show Wolgast versus Rivers championship contest filmed in three reels totaling 3000 feet. Referee declared Wolgast the winner after a double knockout. Showings at Orpheum theater run daily Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Orpheum Vernon Arena Wolgast Orpheum Theater

Prisoner on the Cliff at Grand Opera House

Two reel Gaumont feature in hand colors titled The Prisoner on the Cliff and Majestic screening The Mighty Hunter. Poplar baritone James Anderson performs two new songs today.

the Grand Grand Opera House Gaumont James Anderson

Abused Wife Returns Home With Two Children

A mistreated 19 year old woman and her two small children left San Antonio on a northbound train to Canton Pennsylvania after help from the San Antonio Humane Society. The family, once driven by a drunk husband and hunger, found relief when officials arranged for the woman to return to her father and a safer home.

San Antonio The San Antonio Humane Society Pennsylvania

Case Dismissed Over Vehicle Adorned With Name

John Slane appeared in police court Monday on a charge of unlawfully driving a vehicle adorned with advertising matter through city streets. The arrest occurred Saturday afternoon as the defendant said he placed the name on his car to show admiration for A. Gus H. Jones, a political candidate.

Jones John Slane Gus) H. Jones

Mayoralty Case Dismissed Over Advertising Vehicle

A mayoralty case was dismissed after the driver argued the outdoor decoration violated no law since it was not solely advertising. The movement urged voters to support A. H. Jones for mayor as Taft prepares vetoes on tariff revision bills sent from Congress, with the steel bill likely to reach the White House first.

Taft Washington, D. C Congress Tariff Board White House

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