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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1912

Page

16

Roosevelt reveals near split over negro issue at Chicago convention

Special to The Light Oyster Bay report says Colonel Roosevelt faced sharp opposition from some supporters who warned against discrimination against the negro. He says the party had to take a bold stand and will work to help the negro rise to fit with the party. The Oregon crew sent a congratulatory telegram and soldiers voiced support.

Oyster Bay Chicago Roosevelt South W. M. Bryan Oregon Brewerton Washington Army Navy

Maine Republicans Shift to Wilson Endorsers Say Desertion Widespread

B F Nicholson of San Antonio reports that major Maine Republicans now back Wilson for the presidency. He notes the Wilson cause gains strength as desertion from the Republican ranks grows, even surprising Texas Wilson supporters.

Maine Wilson B. F. Nicholson San Antonio Portland Nicholson

Bond Issue Approved for Matagorda County Drainage Bonds

The attorney general's department approves a $103669.43 Matagorda County Drainage District No. 2 bond issue. The 5 percent bonds mature in 40 years and were presented by Matagorda County Judge W. S. Holman.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Matagorda County W. 8S. Holman

Harvest Jubilee aims to charter new business group

The Harvest Jubilee association plans a stock company with 200 shares at five dollars each to raise fifteen thousand dollars for the festival. Subscribers of twenty five dollars receive stock or tickets, to be formed under state laws. The general directorate of the Chamber of Commerce meets Monday at 4 30 pm to approve the charter and finalize funding.

Harvest Jubilee Association Chamber of Commerce Duke, Terrell

Material progress in Texas experiment station at A and M college

Prof. B. Youngblood director of experiment stations said during a state experiment station board meeting in Austin that material progress is being made at the experiment station of the Texas A and M College. He spoke at the gathering on August 10.

Austin Tex B. Youngblood State Experiment Station Board A. and M. College

Station conducts feed and stock experiments on 200 acres

The station runs experiments in various feeds and stock, has produced 300 tons of ensilage this year, and raises five sheep breeds on 200 acres. It keeps 62 heads of stock as part of the study. Professor Youngblood plans a forthcoming bulletin detailing results.

Youngblood

Bexar County Delegation Heads to Dallas Convention

Julius M. Oppenheimer leads the Bexar county Republican delegation to the state convention in Dallas with August Briam J. C. Wilbur H. W. Hamilton and H. F. Schmidt. Rio delegation chaired by C. K. McDowell joins to back McDowell for state chairmanship while criticizing Cecil A. Lyon as a dead duck.

Julius M. Oppenheimer Bexar County Republican Executive Committee Dallas del Rio Mr. Oppenheimer August Briam J. C. Wilbur H. W. Hamilton H. F. Schmidt Co. K. McDowell Rio Houston Colonel Lyon

Bridge Bonds Approved for Bee County Issue

The attorney general's department approved a $15,000 Bee County bridge bond issue at 5 percent interest. Maturity is ten years with a five year option. Bonds registered in the treasurer's department. Delicious pineapple fruit ice cream advertised from the Creamery Dairy Co. Dr J B Cunnongham listed as osteopath with a contact phone.

Ypacemteatah Dairy CO Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Bee County Troiler’s Department Creamery Dairy CO

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