Dusting and politics swirl in San Antonio report
Mayor elect plans street oiling to reduce dust with residential focus while business areas may not receive oil. City Marshal Frank Newnam denies resignation rumors and vows to stay, noting only proper charges could remove him. Aaron Pancoast signals willingness to serve if offered, as Citizens' League leadership pushes for action to advance San Antonio.
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Napier undecided on police chief post
Captain Napier stated he has not been offered the police chief position and could not say if he would accept if offered. Friends believe no better man exists for the role, though it is not known whether he would accept if formally offered.
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Texas state estimates show ten million funding need
Austin August 9. Comptroller Lane seeks cost estimates for maintaining state government and all institutions for two fiscal years from Sept 1 1913 to Aug 31 1915. Expected total may exceed 10 million dollars, with prior two-year appropriations at 9,604,611 and possible deficits of 300 to 400 thousand by the thirty third legislature.
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Police seize fourteen in city gambling raid
Fourteen men were arrested by Detective Green and patrolmen after a raid on a house near the city market. Thirteen were Mexicans. Officers say the group was caught gaming monte with two alleged dealers in the back room. Those unable to post bond were jailed for the night.
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Richter to Remain Mayor Pro Tem Through August 19
Acting Mayor W L Richter will not call a special council session to canvass the mayoral returns and will stay in office until August 19 when A H Jones will be seated for the unexpired term. Regular aldermen support keeping current appointments and oppose dismissals of Chief Newnam and Street Commissioner Russi, with a council split shaping the upcoming political fight.
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Council power shifts as new mayor faces bloc from Callaghan faction
San Antonio aldermen clash over acceptance of mayoral changes and control ambitions. Lucas may split from regulars while the Richter coalition vows to defend Newnam ally and block Jones Wilk. Seven votes could cement leadership with courtroom style threats and council maneuvers.
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The Lights Count Polling Place Returns
Vague caption notes returns given out at polling places as polls closed on election night. No clear counts or specifics provided beyond reference to lighted ballots or notices at closing.
Orozco Postpones Evacuation of Juarez
General Orozco again delays evacuation of Juarez as rebels stay ready to move on short notice. Officials say no action will occur until General Rabago advances toward the Casas Grandes district.
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GLOOMS AT CITY HALL OVER ELECTION LANDSLIDE
Citizens move through city hall in a mood of gloom after the Jones Richter election landslide. Reported optimism from a few "Joys" clashes with fear of what Mayor Jones will bring to the building and its departments.
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Colonel Back In New York
Theodore Roosevelt and his party arrived in New York from Chicago this morning to a cheering crowd. He went directly to his editorial offices.
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