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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1912

Page

4

Freeman Rose seeks freedom after Rosenthal confession

New York daily reports Baldy Jack Rose will receive unconditional release after trial as he reveals his life of gambling. He recalls meeting Herman Rosenthal and the events leading to the murder, with co-prisoners Webber and Fallon possibly earning reduced sentences. Rose plans to publish his signed confession detailing his fall from a gambling life.

New York Baldy Jack” Rose Becker Rosenthal Rose Whitman Mulqueen Webber Harry Vallon Jack Rose Underworld Herman Rosenthal Connecticut Hartford Charter Oak Athletic Club Bridgeport Waterbury Tom Sharkey Harry Horowitz Gyp Louis Rozenweig

Arrest in murder case Paymaster Schepps captured at Hot Springs

Sam Schepps, paymaster to the gunmen who killed Herman Rosenthal, was arrested in Hot Springs Arkansas. He used the alias Samuel Franklin in Joplin Missouri and may waive extradition to confess to District Attorney Whitman to obtain immunity. Detectives from Whitman’s office and Burns agency plan to take custody.

Hot Springs Ark Sam Schepps Herman Rosenthal J. Springs Samuel Franklin Whitman Burns Detective Agency Scepps Mr. Whitman

W NUNNELEE CAMP DIES AT FATHER S HOME

Walter Nunnelee Camp a Texas legislator and San Antonio attorney died at 2 30 p m Saturday at his father W R Camp's home 306 Cincinnati avenue West End He was 30 a Jefferson Texas native and San Antonio resident since childhood Surviving include his father two brothers an uncle Judge J L Camp an aunt and two cousins The funeral will be at 4 p m at 306 West Cincinnati Interment in Dignowity cemetery

Walter .Unnelee Camp Texas J. L. Camp Forty-fifth Judicial District San Antonio W. R. Camp Cincinnati Avenue West End Camp Mr. Camp Jefferson Marion County State University Camp & Camp Bexar County John F William Camp T. W. Camp California P. J Lowe J. L. Felder Camp Felder Dignowity Cemetery F. C. Davies W. A. Morris Seth Searcy Marshall Terrell J. T. McNeal T. J. Newton

Mary A Allen Dies After Brief Illness in San Antonio

Mary A. Allen born in Burkesville Kentucky eighty five years ago and a resident of Bonham Texas before moving to San Antonio two years ago died after a brief illness. Dr Kennedy attended her illness and accompanied the body to Bonham where it will be buried. The Pierce Robinson Undertaking Company sent the body to Bonham last night and had charge of burial arrangements.

Allen Burkesville Bonham Tex San Antonio Mary A. Allen

Death of Isidore Armer After Apoplexy at Home

Isidore Armer aged 50 died last night at 8 30 following an apoplexy at his home 215 Beauregard street in San Antonio where he has lived six years He is survived by his widow and daughter Mrs Fred Seligmann of San Antonio a stepson Sam loostenthal a stepdaughter Mrs Charles Maas of New Orleans and a brother H Armer of Beaumont Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Armer Isidore Armer Beauregard Street San Antonio Fred Seligmann Sam Loosenthal Charles Maas New Orleans H.armer Beaumont

Russell Lamar Russell Dies in San Jose Home

Lamar Russell 86 died at his San Jose addition home after moving from Arkansas three years ago. Survived by a widow and two children, his funeral will be held at 9:30 AM from Shelly Loring parlors with burial at Mission Burial Park conducted by the local Woodmen of the World lodge.

Russell Lamar Russell San Jose Addition San Antonio Arkansas Order of Woodmen of the World Shelly-Loring Mission Burial Park

Pineapple Fruit Ice Cream Ad by Creamery Dairy Co

A Sunday dinner finish feature for pineapple fruit ice cream from Creamery Dairy Co. Contact details include phone number 871 for orders or inquiries.

Creamery Dairy CO

Hotel Guests and Visitors Arrive at San Antonio Hotels

A stream of guests checked into San Antonio hotels including Sherman visitors chaperoned by Mrs. Totten at the St. Anthony. Houston couple at the Gunter, Laredo guest at the Menger, and many more from Dallas Brownsville Paris Georgeson and Cuero staying at various properties. One traveler plans a six week Pacific coast trip visiting Yellowstone Salt Lake City Denver and more.

Sherman Harry Totten St. Anthony Hotel Helen Totten Florence Modrall Harold Totten Fred Alecus Houston Gunter L. E. Henson Laredo Menger BE. A. Tuck Coney Island N. Y Lewis D. Crown Noah Allen Brownsville St. Anthony A. Davis Orange F. A. Houck Brooklyn Avenue Cittes Pacific Coast Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City Denver Colo J. 8. Williams Paris W. H. Rust Dallas Bexar J. C. Cobb H. B. Buckmann Brownwood A. A. Booty Misa Grace Booty Steiner Booty Georgetown Crockett John Hutto Aransas Pass Savoy M. Brown Miss N. Brown Sutherland Springs John T. Briscoe Devine Charles van Dunken Crystal City P. Sames Cuero

Births Reported for Several Families in City

To Mr and Mrs C Gomen a girl born August at Rosa hospital. To Mr and Mrs Barton a girl born August 7 at Rosa hospital. To Mr and Mrs Masine a girl born August 56 at 819 South Richter Street. Other entries note births to local families.

C. Gomen Laredo Cert Monterey Street Barton Rosa Hospital M. Masine Richter Street

Burial permits list for Francisco Castro and others

Burial permits record shows entries for Francisco Castro aged 52 of 111 Dallas Street and Maltinede aged 28, with deaths dated August 9 and August 10 at 403 South Laredo Street, city. Other names include Rodriguez, Mont, with multiple street addresses noted.

Francisco Castro Dallas Street Maltinede Riguez Mont South Laredo

Bonds for School Building in Honey Grove

James Lowry of Honey Grove submitted to the attorney general for approval a record on a proposed $20,000 school bond issue. Once approved the bonds will fund a new Honey Grove school building.

Austin Tex James Lowry Honey Grove Attorney General's Department

Refreshing delicacy ad for Creamery Dairy Co

A brief notice promotes Creamery Dairy Co offering a refreshing delicacy with a contact phone number 871 for orders.

Phone Creamery Dairy CO

Suffragettes Stunned by Severe Penalties

LondonAug 10 The heavy sentences imposed on two suffragists who set fire to the Dublin Theater Royal near Mr Asquith may affect the UK movement for women’s votes. The blaze drew militant backlash and divided opinion within the Woman’s Social and Political Union with liberals wavering and cabinet ministers split on granting the ballot. Mrs Humphrey Ward denounces Mary Leigh as a zealot harming the cause.

London United Kingdom Dublin Theater Royal Asquith Woman's Societ United States Wbise Friends of Mr. Asquith

Force of Habit in a New Home

In a tale from Harpers Weekly a couple used to apartment living moves into their first house. Mrs is terrified by a downstairs noise while Henry, barely awake, jokes for the burglar to come up.

Henry Harper's Weekly

Robbers Drain Bank Vault of Millions in New York

A band tunneled into a New York bank vault and lifted 72000 in large denomination bills while missing 3 million more. Directors concealed the loss, hiring detective Raymond Schindler as progress remains slow with no identified crew.

New York Raymond C. Schindler Burns Detective Agency

Hodges Leads Billard In Kansas Governor Race By 5002 Votes

In Topeka a semi official tally from 59 Kansas counties puts Democrat George Hodges ahead of Billard by 5002 for the gubernatorial nomination. Hodges appears to gain with more returns due and Billard retreating from the fight, as southeastern counties fail to bolster his tally. The London weekly T. P.'s London Weekly notes the Edinburgh Review’s long editor tenure.

Kansas Billard Topeka Kan George Hi. Hodges Hodges Crawford Cherokee Hdinburgh Review Sydney Smith Buccleuch Place Jeffrey Smith Lord Jeffrey MacVey Napin George Cornwall Lewis Henry Reeve Review Arthur Elliot Edinburgh Review T. P London Weekly

Model Town to Rise at Midland by Pittsburg Crucible

Pittsburg Pa August 10 The Pittsburg Crucible Steel company plans a model town in Midland Pennsylvania thirty miles west of Pittsburg on 456 acres. President Hubert Dupey and three noted architects prepared plans inspired by Essen Germany Krupp works. The company also took over the Midland Water company and the connecting railroad.

Pittsburg America Midland Pittsburg Crucible Steel Company Hubert Dupey Essen Germany Krupp Midland Water Company Connecting Railroad Company

PESTS DAMAGE COTTON IN TEXAS DISTRICT

The cotton caterpillar has appeared in parts of the district, especially in lowlands, causing considerable damage by stripping leaves. A new insect called the blue bug is also ravaging the crop. Prompt control measures are underway as cotton arrives unusually early with 431 bales marketed. heat and dryness drive early maturity.

Taylor Tex

Real Estate Transfers in Galveston County and Nearby Areas

A long list of property transfers dated 1911 1913 show numerous deeds in Galveston and surrounding counties. Transfers include lots in Mission View Rosedale Park Alamo Heights and Keystone Park with prices from 10 to 3500 dollars and various vendor lien releases and notes. Names include George S Ewart W C Morris F Sapp Otto Reed W H Fox Bettle Pfeuffer Aloise Mueller Ernst Fischer and J A Clapton among others.

George S. Ewart Galveston County W. C. Morris Said County Mission View F. Sapp Sam Brooks Virginia Avenue W. HE. Watson D. F. Sapp Lakeview Townsite Company J. A. Clapton Bexar County Otto Reed Comal County New City Southwestern Ad Corporation W. Searcy Jr W. H. Fox Bee County Rosedale Park W. Land Corporation Bettle and Carenes Pfeuffer Aloise Mueller Perelda Street Cedar New City Block Abraham Schraeder W. R. Parker Keystone Park W. W. Searcy Jr Ernst Fisher Blanco County Southwestern Land Corporation Frank Shelton Eelien Gon Ament W. W Searcy Jr Frank Varruga Sedate Park Sarsh R. Farnsworth Hen Josephine Wasilavick Wyoming Street Street Realty Company Hall P. Street John Svoboda Harris County Mey College Heights Highland Improvement Company Ey L. P. Peck R. B. Hilton Alamo Heights W. O. Robertson F. H. Robertson South Presa Street J. BE. Brown Walter C. Kill Carter I Sommers Nicanor Villareal Mt. Pleasant D. R. Williams I. L. Riesenecker Theo Avenue Hillcrest Addition W. T Nellie Cook C. B. Farrington Highlend Park Henry and Pauline Koch George Potqhernton M. G. de’ Alanez Earl M. Mosaly N. B. Reed G. D. Robbina W. B. Willim Marie Bodemann H. L. Edwards River Avenue

Wilson Warns About Roosevelt Backing From Brooklyn Club

Governor Woodrow Wilson faced blunt warnings from Frederick W. Hinerichs of the Brooklyn Democratic club, who predicted Roosevelt would soon lead a strong independent faction. Hinerichs urged Wilson to stress democracy over machines as a major theme in upcoming speeches amidst Hungarian American and New York club support agreements.

Sea Girt N. J Woodrow Wilson Frederick W. Hinerichs New York Brooklyn Democratic Club Little White House Hinerichs Roosevelt Wilson Hinerich Wilson and Marshall Club Orange Morris Cukor

Plans Shape for Selling Lands in Medina Valley Project

W S Ayres, the Medina Valley sales agent, reports progress on a national land selling campaign for the 12 000 acre tract near Natalia and the San Antonio area. Dam construction advances will enable water delivery to start colonization with lectures and stereopticon displays to recruit home seekers. A stray Australian court remark about a barmaids blush adds a light note.

Medina Valley Irrigation Company W. S. Ayres San Antonio Ayres Natalia International Great Northern

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