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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
10
Judge Lowther presided on a speed limit case on South Flores Street with a $20 fine recorded. Several notices and notices about local events, including dancing and social activities, appeared in the same column, with various advs and local notices.
A testimonial from Bowling Green Kentucky reports six months of severe coughing and night sweats improved in a week after using Eckmans Alterative. The letter claims the remedy cured lung trouble before the last stage and cites no narcotics or habit forming drugs. It advertises Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia and local druggists for sale and more evidence.
A soldier was arrested at 10 o'clock last night on a vagrancy charge after two residents on East Washington street spotted him peering into windows. Policemen Eckert and Carver placed him in the city jail pending investigation into possible intent to break into homes.
Police hold a roll of cash and a silver stack worth $1000.30 found in the trans San Pedro district. The money was deposited at city hall for safekeeping after a stranger observed wealth display. the owner, nicknamed Mr. Easy Mark, has not appeared, and a general search may follow.
Sam Jones a 21 year old black man was badly cut on the hand when restaurant keeper Ocey Rost disarmed him after a dispute over a 25 cent loan. Both were in police court charged with affray. Jones fined 100 dollars with 75 suspended. Rost fined 25 dollars suspended.
Anticipating a governor message on liquor legislation the Texas House adjourns amid a flurry of bills. Republicans and Democrats push two or three liquor measures, including a broad Kennedy bill, as committees delay until after the expected message. The session also motions on the Williams blue sky law and prison funding as calendars clear and conference talks loom.
An expected clash arises over a 5000 appropriation for continuing the Alamo restoration in San Antonio. The House would place spending under the Daughters of the Republic while the Senate wants the governor to supervise. A veto by the governor is likely if the item remains. Cabell vacation confirmation heads to Senate after earlier withdrawn nominees.
Austin reports say State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fr M Bralley will resign effective September 1 and join the University of Texas extension department as executive head. W F Doughty of Marlin is named as his likely successor, president of the Texas State Teachers Association.
M E E Zapp a 35 year old Dallas postal clerk fell headfirst from a bridge into the Trinity River. His body sank in mud and was recovered ten minutes later with his wife reporting he left home in good spirits. The cause of his act is unknown and his Shriner group took charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Texas State Board of Education postponed the Cisco school chief J. N. Johnston’s appeal indefinitely after his dismissal by a new board over alleged improper conduct. Johnston disputes the charges and has appealed to the state superintendent, who sided with him. the trustees’ appeal now goes to the state board. The board also appropriated funds for bond issues, with new bonds offered and purchases made.
In Genoa strikers attacked headquarters of nonstrikers and workers who stayed at their posts. They also assaulted taxicab drivers and streetcar workers, and tried to raid government docks where warships are built. Pisa reports Italy’s only general strike with clashes and many casualties.
State Treasurer Edwards issues another call for registered warrants and pension warrants totaling 39 315. The move covers 48 738 warrants with 305 180 dollars available to cover payments, leaving a treasury deficit of 485 000. The 205 000 tied to retiring A M College bonds is not included in the current payout amount.
Taylor Texas August 12 Cotton picking begins with many colored workers traveling to fields in wagons. Early maturity driven by hot weather pushes harvest forward and local receipts reach 263 bales by Saturday evening across three weighing yards. Baltimore to retire teachers at age 70.
William Weightman great grandson of Philadelphia drug magnate and Miss Mary Healy Powers of Shelby Iowa married quietly in The Little Church Around the Corner New York yesterday after a Sag Harbor meeting. The groom plans a world voyage returning in two years.
A long OCR list shows numerous grocery firms and delis with addresses in cities like San Antonio, Kerrville, Seguin, New Braunfels, and Gonzales. The compilation includes family businesses, co-ops, and regional chains such as The Grocery So Different and Urban Grocery Co, indicating a populated network of neighborhood shops.
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