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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
7
The Citizens' League Campaign Committee accuses Waterworks of understated property value, from 3 806 575 43 on Jan 1 1912 to 1 736 750 00 by Richter of the Assessment Committee. They cite an August 28 1911 sworn statement valuing property at 2 136 750 00 and call for fair treatment.
Austin dispatch reports Judge W F E Ramsey spent 20481 35 to run against Governor Colquitt with 848 expense items shown including 309 15 railroad fare 10005 travel miles 8650 hotels meals and 4250 sleeper fares The Prendergast campaign paid 4722 74 to retain his seat Camp meeting opens in Waco Texas for Holiness gathering lasting ten days with E A Ferguson J G Kendall and C C Rinebarger leading services.
The elementary schools committee of the New Orleans city school board warned teachers to avoid kissing pupils in greetings. The action followed a letter from the Louisiana Anti Tuberculosis League condemning kissing as a germ transmission risk.
Aug 6 report: Istanbul notes the chamber of deputies passed a confidence vote against the cabinet. The sultan refused to receive the chamber leader at the palace. Rumor says Talaat Bey and Dravid Bey and other Union and Progress leaders face arrest. Order holds but troops are ready at key points and patrols through streets.
Mrs Daisy Opidé Grace, found not guilty of shooting and attempting to murder her husband to obtain a $25,000 life policy, sails from Savannah to make Philadelphia her future home. She had lived in Philadelphia before marrying Eugene H Grace of Atlanta.
A council meeting delayed reading of election official names for the August 8 mayoralty election. Regulars push adjournment to keep the list secret until the last moment, while Citizens' League and Peoples Party clash over judges and clerks for each precinct. Acting Mayor Richter appoints presiding officers.
A Coloma Wisconsin reader credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of female disorders. The letter promotes the remedy and invites troubled women to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass. The note emphasizes the product's roots and herbs and urges sufferers to try it.
James D. Walthall becomes Texas attorney general on September 1 and must fill three vacancies in the department first assistant attorney general and two assistants due to resignations of John W. Brady E. B. Robinson and Lightfoot. He is also seeking funds to operate the department for the new fiscal year and plans a method to provide money.
Gov Colquitt states his forces will control the state democratic convention to be held in San Antonio on August 13. He notes his policies are outlined in Sherman and expects a Colquitt majority among delegates. Some northern counties plan to send Ramsey delegations, signaling a lively fight if opponents attempt to seize control.
Mrs. Elsie Smith, city resident, discovered a diamond valued at 125 inside a gum package mailed yesterday. The gem, once part of a ring stolen weeks ago, was reported to police with no clues to the thief. Voters also consider A. H. Jones for mayor.
Three San Francisco rat catchers, ordered by Surgeon General Rupert Blue to aid local forces, work with Dr. James A. White to exterminate rats in the city. Bacteriologists tested over a thousand captured rats, finding only one infected.
The Southern Merchants Association gathered in Atlanta on August 6 with speeches from Gov Brown Mayor Winn and Wilmer L Moore. Over 1500 merchants arrived and attendance may reach about 3000 as the convention continues. Vote for A H Jones for Mayor.
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