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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1912

Page

5

Real estate transfers in Marlborough Place moves recorded

R. L. Witt sells lot 26 block 5 city block 3146 Marlborough Place to S. B. Hethcock for 3000 dollars. S. B. Hethcock sells lot 26 block 6 city block 3146 Marlborough Place to D. O. Richardson for 3000 dollars. Mrs. C. Jones and others sell tract of land at North Comal Street and Fredericksburg Road to S. H. Mount for 1010 dollars.

R. L. Witt S. B. Hethcock Marlborough Place D. O. Richardson Mrs. C. Jones Et al S. H. Mount Comal Street Fredericksburg Road

Births Reported for Five New Arrivals

To Mr and Mrs Huthamp a girl born August 7 at 222 Magon street. To Mr and Mrs D Gonzales a boy born August 9 at 915 South Pecos street. To Mr and Mrs L J Negrita a boy born August 9 at Garden street. To Mr and Mrs J T Simmons a boy born August 11 at 608 West Magnolia avenue. To Mr and Mrs Felix Maldonado a boy born August 10 at 817 South Colorado street.

Huthamp Magon Street D. Gonzales South Pecos Street L. J. Negrita Garden Street J. T. Simmons West Magnolia Avenue Felix Maldonado South Colorado Street

Harmony Is Predicted at Welfare Commission Visit

Judge R. C. Duff of Beaumont and Mayor FE. A. Fletcher accompanied by a welfare commission member traveled toward San to discuss policy. The pair illustrated cooperation between city leadership and state agencies as the visit commenced.

R. C. Duff Beaumont State Welfare Commission FE. A. Fletcher San

Democratic Gathering at Gunter Hotel Speech

Antonio morning remarks at the Gunter hotel feature Judge Duff predicting a lively convention followed by Democrats statewide uniting with the administration for the state's progress. He asserts that the party talks in discord during the convention but acts in harmony afterward.

Waivers Secured for Nashville Utility Man Harry Storch

Nashville waivers announced for Harry Storch, utility player who did not travel with the team to Montgomery. Memphis clubs show interest and Storch may return to the Texas League where Nashville acquired him in 191. Burial notices mention Anacelita Villareal dying August 11 at 801 South Leona Street. May report returned to Texas League.

Anacelita Villareal Leona Street Nashville Tenn Harry Storch Storch Montgomery Memphis

Congress May End Work In A Few Days

Majority Leader Underwood predicts adjournment this week unless President Taft vetoes the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. Taft will veto over amendments tied to the commerce court and seven year civil service tenure.

Washington Underwood House Congress Taft Commerce Court Office Civil Service Fitzgerald House Appropriations Committee Senate Republian

Tennis Cracks to Meet New York at Meadow Club

Ranking U S tennis players converge at the Meadow club in Southampton to test for the Newport national tourney. W A Larned, seven time National singles champ, may play part of the event though not in prime shape. Maurice E McLoughlin, T Bundy, Norris Williams and former champions Beals C Wright and William J Clothier are among others expected.

New York Meadow Club Southampton Newport W. A. Larned Maurice E. McLoughlin T.’. Bundy Norris Williams Beals C. Wright William J. Clothier

Woods defeats Queal in ten mile match race in Newark

England’s A E Woods wins by two laps over Billy Queal of Alexandera Bay in a ten mile race at Vailsburg stadium. Woods time is 56 minutes 113 5 seconds. Queal collapses with a stitch but recovers, losing ground before finishing.

Woods Queal Newark Stadium Newark Vailsburg A. E. Woods England Billy Queal Alexandera Bay N. Y Wood

Rockefellers Attend Sanatorium Arrival Near Chicago

A Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Harold PFeen, daughter of John D Rockefeller, under care at a sanatorium near Chicago. Mr and Mrs McCormick and Cyrus H McCormick's mother were en route to sail Europe when Mrs McCormick fell ill and was moved to the sanatorium. John D Rockefeller Jr visits the retreat. John D Sr spends the Cleveland summer.

Chicago Harold Pfeen John D. Rockefeller John D. Sr Cleveland

Perigrynus 10 Holds Annual Banquet Here

The Perigrynus 10 law student and alumni association of the University of Texas plans its second banquet and meeting tonight at 9 o clock on the St Anthony hotel roof garden. Judge W S Simpkins will preside. Over 160 members expected. Russell Savage of Corpus Christi to attend. Officers include R N Watkins president Dallas Aaron W Pleasants vice president Houston Mike Tulogg secretary Houston and Wallace H Newton treasurer San Antonio.

University of Texas St. Anthony Hotel W.S. Simpkins University Law Department of Texas University Galveston Perigrynus Simpkins Russell Savage Corpus Christi University Law Department Association R N. Watkins Dallas Aaron W. Pleasants Houston Mike Tulogg Wallace H. Newton San Antonio

Building Permits Reported For Local Homes and Additions

H C F Smith files for a six room dwelling on West Magnolia Avenue valued at 2500. Good Shepherds Home seeks a nine room brick addition on South Grimes Street valued at 4900. Hicks Woods plans a four room addition on Evergreen Street valued at 1500. J W Williams requests a one room addition on Center Street valued at 500.

H. C.F. Smith Weat Magnolia Avenue Good Shepherd's Home South Grimes Street Hicks Woods Evergreen Street J. W. Williams Center Street

Automobile Licenses List No 2624 2627

Licenses issued under No 2624 to T Roots of 11 Cuff Avenue No 2625 to Lone Star Brewery on Jones Avenue No 2626 to F Wroten of 202 Powderhouse No 2627 to James P F Skirving of 504 Rivas Street.

G -T. Roots Cuff Avenue Lone Star Brewery Jones Ave G. F. Wroten Powderhouse James PF. Skirving Rivas Street

Penitentiary Chief Clerk Among Convention Visitors

J C Haynes chief clerk in the Texas state penitentiaries finance department is listed as a convention visitor staying at the Gun ter hotel. He previously worked with the department in Austin and was appointed to the penitentiaries system some time ago.

J.C. Haynes J. C. Haynes Finance Department Texas State Penitentiaries Gunter Hotel Haynes Austin Bus Penitentiaries

Felix Probrandt in Tom Green County delegation

Felix Probrandt, proprietor of Probrandt Printing in San Angelo, appears as a member of the Tom Green county delegation. He is a former San Antonian and was connected with The Light at its founding.

Felix Probrandt Probrandt Printing Company of San Angelo Tom Green Mr. Probrandt San

Saxo Salve Promises Skin Cure For Eczema Ringworm

An advertisement promotes Saxo Salve as a remedy for skin eruptions and scaly patches that peel and reform. It claims deep penetration, germ destruction, and restoration of smooth skin, with a money back guarantee from A. M. Fischer, Druggist, San Antonio, Texas.

A. M. Fischer San. Antonia Tex

Convict Population Up 36 At Texas Penitentiary

July totals show 3968 convicts on hand at month end, with 53 discharged 12 escapes and 4 deaths. State forces at Huntsville Rusk Harlem Clemons Imperial Ramsey Wynne Camp Goree and insane asylums plus lease and contract forces distributed among T W House Burleson Johns Bassett Blakely Lakeside Sugar Co H L Trammer and N A Shaw.

Austin Tex Penitentiary Committee Huntsville Rusk Harlem Farm Clemmons Farm Imperial Farm Ramsey Farm Wynne Farm Camp Goree Insane Asylums T. W. House Burleson and Johns Bassett Blakely John D. Rogers Lakeside Sugar Company H. L. Trammer N. A. Shaw

Gala Day of Sports At Sutherland Springs

Yesterday attracted hundreds from the region and San Antonio with a gala day of country sports. The base ball game between Sutherland Springs and a San Antonio mixed team ended 14 to 4 for the locals. Picnic dinners, dancing, and a large swimming pool drew crowds by the elms near the pavilion.

Sutherland Springs Tex San Antonio

Mysterious Sound Transmission and Deaf Spots

The Westminster Gazette notes puzzling sound phenomena from distant gunfire to Waterloo reverberations. It cites Trinity House tests showing noises heard far away yet inaudible nearby. It warns that coast disasters may arise from a mysterious soundless zone humans cannot locate or explain.

Waterloo Kent Colville Trinity House Westminster Gazette

Sulzer Predicts Bill For Two First Class Battleships A Year

Congressman William Sulzer of New York and chairman of the house committee on foreign relations says he now believes the bill allowing the government to construct at least two first class battleships a year will pass before the current congressional session adjourns.

William Sulzer New York House Committee On Foreign Relations Sulzer

Cuero Firemen Celebrate Big Summer Fair

Cuero Texas hosts a city celebration with crowds from Port Lavaca Victoria Hallettsville Gonzales Eagle Lake Yoakum and other towns. All Cuero stores close. Races start at 3 with 12 teams. Yoakum vs Cuero baseball game planned. Parade and grand ball to conclude the festivities.

Cuero Cuebro Tex Port Lavaca Victoria Hallettsville Gonzales Eagle Lake Yoakum

Knox to Attend State Funeral in Japan

Secretary Knox will leave Washington on Friday to attend the funeral of the late emperor as special representative of the United States. Miles death notice: Mary E. Miles, 64, widow of Albert F. Miles, died at 10 this morning. Funeral at 5 pm Tuesday from 224 Sharer Street with services at St. Patrick's Church and interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Surviving children include William and Edward Miles, Mrs. Mary Cumberland, and Alberta Miles. Bearers named.

Washington Knox Japan United States Mary Kk. Cumberland Kingsville Tex Alberta Miles FP. Stevens J. J. Edgar M. McCune M. McMonague B. Moran H. Hines T. Freeman

San Antonio School Board to Decide on Session Length

The board will vote at the next meeting on lengthening or shortening daily sessions. Judge Don A. Bliss chairs the committee with John F. Fentiman and Mike Goggan. they will meet principals to review the curriculum and aim to increase individual instruction while possibly shortening the day. Mothers' protests weigh in the decision.

San Antonio Don A. Bliss Judge Bliss John F. Fentiman Mike Goggan Bliss

Car Bandits Net Over Two Thousand From Street Car Heists

In Chicago on August 12 bandits operating on street cars stole and fled with more than $2000 in rewards. A. C. Thum a North Side cigar dealer contributed most to the robbers. he was forced to surrender $1500 in cash and jewelry valued at $500.

Chicago A. C. Thum North Side

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