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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1915

Page

9

Auto Crash Into Rear Of Farm Wagon Injures Driver

WM Nicholson a 2 farmer was seriously hurt when an auto driven by G Henderson struck the rear of a farm wagon at 4 20 Friday morning near East Diommene and Chestnut streets. Henderson was arrested for reckless driving. Michelson was taken to City Hospital with serious injuries including a fractured shoulder and chest injuries. Nicholson, about 38, lived east of San Antonio and the auto driver could not account for the crash saying he was speeding. Horses tied behind the wagon were not hurt.

WM. Nicholson G. 3 Henderson East Diommene Chestnut Streets Anderson Michalson Alois Alheaud Michelson Nichelson San Antonio

Forgery Charged Against Physician Held on Suspended Sentence

A physician identified as Jim The article notes he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Stevens and jailed with ten forgery charges pending. The alleged crimes involved passing checks at small sums at various restaurants and merchants. If convicted on any count, he faces a suspended sentence extended to an indeterminate term.

Oor Iman Mg Stevens I Tae Jim Micreaniile Ev

Obituary notices for Ferguson and Thomas residents of San Antonio

Ferguson née Courtner J Ferguson 32 of Wy I Ferguson died Friday morning at her Way 603 West Magnolia Avenue She was stepdaughter of the late Judge J la Fothre of Forest City Ark and had lived in San Antonio three years native of Grenadi Mixes Surviving husband mother Mrs Lil Welbre two daughters Jura and Lillian brothers C 14 Melbre Fort Worth Frank D J Folure Fort Worth Body to Forrest City Ark interment Pearce Robinson Under pkins Co Thomas Richard longtime San Antonio resident died in Los Angeles He left seven years ago to live with his daughter in that city Was active in business and member of Waisache Camp He survived by three sons Th G and PL Thomas Aniselty W L Thomas San Diego three daughters Mrs G Bree and Mrs Lydia Marvin and Mrs Edith Mervin Los Angeles Interment in Los Angeles Funeral services by Areley Loring Undertaking Co and Fearce Robinson Undertaking Co

Jura Lillian Melbre San Antonio Frank D. J Folure Fort Worth Pearce Robinson Pikins Company Forrest City Ark Thomas Richard Thoma Los Angeles Waisache Camp Th. G PL. Thomas Aniselty W. L. Thomas San Diego G. Bree Lydia Marvin Edith Mervin Areley-Loring Undertaking Cx Fearce-Rabinson Undertaking Company Crockett Our

Three Alarms Fire Hit City Homes and Parks

A series of three fires within an hour caused damage to J. P. Lackey's home at 302 Casa Blanca Street and three acres of dry grass at Mabneke Park. The Corpus Christi population is estimated at about 21,000, while a new city directory is promised in three weeks.

J. P. Lackey Casa Blanca Street Lloq Gustival Street West End Yantis Mabneke Park Corpis Corpus Christi Opty Corpus Chelsii

Petition Seeks Move of Texas and A and M Game to College Station

More than 200 Texas and A and M alumni sign a petition circulated by Arthur Surkamp to urge the Southwest Conference Athletic Association to transfer the November 18 game from San Antonio to College Station. About 500 signatures are expected as locals argue San Antonio lacks a major collegiate clash and note leasing Block’s Stadium for 150 remains due, regardless of location.

the Athletic Association of the University of Texas T Sig Avlion University of Texas The Agricultural and Mechanical College San Antonio College Station L. Thea Bellmont Arthur Surkamp Austin Thas Ite Block Tesas A. S and M San Anton Colliege Station Luleher Stark

Lockhart Plant Purchase By Lockhart Group

A deal involving Lockhart plant acquisition via B. Tuttle and associates secures possession of the ice water plant at Lockhart. The property was bought from J. A. Rachman of Austin and J. J. Jones for Austin. Frank W. Seactll of Lareda remains integral in the operation, with prior rail and street railway management experience guiding the plant’s future.

B. Tuttle Parede Austin

Ire Light Endorsed Plan for Publicity Promotion

The Light launches a publicity program to boost home factories and San Antonio pride. The Manufacturers' Club endorsed the plan and sent it to the advertising committee for action. A campaign features August 29 illustrated sections showing local plants and aims to prove San Antonio’s industrial strength to residents.

San Antonio Texas Inn Manufacturers’ Club of H.W. Wine Shalrrah Ben M. Tanmond R. OR. Jenner Leel Waek Cydmemba San Antonio Maine

Freight business rise praised by N. Metrase and King

Across the region freight and passenger business of the International & Great Northern gains noted by Nic Metrase and J W King in a report. Dr J H Foster and Prof Sureddin advertise medical services. A man injured by rock fall during retaining wall work at the fire and police station is hospitalized. Naturalization petition filed for Gustav Delph, 48, of Delphaven. Local notices—lost and found ads, watch repairs, and a raid leading to nine arrests for vagrancy with fines imposed.

Nic Metrase J. W. King International & Great Nothern Maiiraad Mr. King J. Hi. Foster Ginda Bide Canton Street City Hospital Hishome Ter Ting Gustav Delph Delphaven Holland Delph A B. Frank Company Callaghan Avenue Aeenbichaix Brown Proudfoot Querra Eriday

Nueces County Tax Rate Rises Sharply This Year

Nuceys county property owners face the highest taxes in the county's history with a county tax rate of 8.8 cents per dollar and a total assessed value of 18 million dollars, all within Corpus Christi. Independent district residents will pay an additional tax of 4.63 dollars per hundred. Local business listings note shipments of apples and lathing supplies at Umbernick's and a Houston and return service offered Wednesday.

Corpus Christi Tex Nuceys County

Governor Ferguson weighs offer for state asylum in San Antonio

A long distance message from Cau. Birkhead in Blockport reports Governor Ferguson is seriously considering the Chamber of Commerce request to locate the new state asylum in San Antonio. The chamber claims a 20 acre site is available and notes several cities bid for the facility, but San Antonio appears most favorable.

Ferguson Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Cau Birkhead Blockport Commie Me Birkhead Sain Antonio John T Carrington Chamber of Coronerce Aoatton Wade

Teutons Free Steamer Wire Released for Repairs

The American oil steamer Wire, seized by German warships at Swinemunde, has been released and is to receive repairs. Her cargo and voyage were also freed from seizure.

Washington Swinemunde

Birth Record Fragment Reflects Local Notices Incoherent

Fragmentary birth notice mentions names and addresses with scattered details. Text indicates a date range and references to guardians, with likely municipal or parish context. The legible items point to a register entry without clear outcomes or structured facts.

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