Irregularities Found in Summer Normal Examinations
The Texas summer normal board reports gross irregularities and similarities in papers from many students, urges barring repeat examinees for two years, and calls for smaller class sizes and narrowed subject work. It also notes a dearth of knowledge in smaller normals and recommends reducing their numbers. The board emphasizes continuing state support to train teachers efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of
Sumer
Opposition grows dairy parcels post bill organized league
The American League of Associations forms to oppose the parcels post measure. Headquarters open at 310 Maryland Building Washington D C. Travel groups urged to press strong resolutions and telegram to Sen Bourne with follow up letters to state senators and the district congressman. A Kerrville West Texas fair rail trip offers Aug 21 22 23 with $1 round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League of Associations
San Antonio
New League
League
Maryland Building
Washington, D. C
H. T. Matthews
United Commercial Travelers of America
Jonathan Bourne Jr
United States Senate
United States
Kerrville
West Texas
San Antonio humane societies to present cases for merger
A five member committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce will hear statements Monday from the two San Antonio and Bexar County humane societies. The panel will decide which society remains in existence and joins the Charities Fund association as part of a city wide charity budget plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Humane Societies
San Antonio
Charities Fund Association
Humane Society
Bexar County
Carter
Panama Bill Passes Without Roll Call in House
Washington reports the house approved the Panama canal bill and two appropriation measures. The navy bill for two dreadnoughts failed 79 to 150 with few Republicans for one ship and Democrats for two. The commerce court was abolished in the revised executive bill, taft veto aside. The house approved relief aid for Mexican refugees and the Alaska territorial legislature measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Panama
Senate
Commerce Court
Taft
Mexico
Conference
Alaska
Newlands
Congress
Culberson
Many Cases Handled by Bexar County Humane Society
The July report to Dr B F Kingsley offices shows 85 district cases addressed by Humane Society officers during the month. Assistance reached 22 men 10 women and 25 children while two needy families were aided. Ninety six animals were relieved from heat or mistreatment and horses were cautioned during hot weather. A farmer who let stock stand in sun was investigated and action taken. Officers were commended for prompt efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County Humane Society
B. F. Kingsley
Hibernians Plan Visitor Entertainment for State Convention
Elaborate preparations are under way by Bexar county division No 1 for entertaining more than one hundred Ancient Order of Hibernians members attending the Texas state convention in San Antonio on September 8. The Gunter hotel will serve as headquarters and a meeting will outline the convention program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
San Antonio
Bexar County
Order
Texas
Thomas L. Conroy
Augustus McCloskey
Paul O’brien
Peter O’brien
M. C. Cody
Gunter Hotel
Ladies’ Auxiliary
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Marshall nomination expected as Democrats gather in Indianapolis
Special to the Light dispatch from Indianapolis reports that Marshall will be told of his nomination. Democrats from many states are expected to attend ceremonies in Indianapolis on August 17 as the nomination news spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Indianapolis
Roosevelt Indicates Taft Dead Issue at Mass Rally
Roosevelt told a Revere Beach audience that he never discusses dead issues while replying to questions on Taft. He criticized Governor Wilson and defended the progressive platform. He concluded his Massachusetts visit with a Boston Common speech attacking boss domination in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Taft
Revere Beach
Wilson
New Jersey
Boston Common
Providence
Senator Lodge Offers Adams Diary Proof Of Washington Swear
Senator Lodge presented documents in the senate to prove George Washington swore during a discussion on a tariff committee visit to the White House. He cited John Quincy Adams diary remarks about a prior senate visit and a heated exchange. The piece ends with an unrelated dairy ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Washington
George Washington
Senate
Newlands
White House
John Quincy Adams
Lodge
Adams
Illegal voters unearthed in Detroit riverfront precincts
Mayor Thompson and Detective Burns uncovered eight colonies of illegal voters in Detroit riverfront precincts with nearly 2000 fraudulent enrollments for a candidate backed by a gang. Seven notaries who accepted false affidavits may face prosecution. "Honest John" Glinnan was the gang’s candidate before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Thompson
W. J. Burns
River Front
Democratic Party
John” Glinnan
Hotel Personalities Highlight City Guests
A parade of visitors and locals check into downtown San Antonio hotels. Names include George F. Like from Pittsburg at the Crockett Alma Shanks of Dallas at the Menger and many others from Dallas Houston Buffalo and San Francisco staying at the St. Anthony Gunter and Savoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Like
Pittsburg
Crockett
Alma Shanks
Dallas
Menger
William I. Campbell
St. Anthony
E. R. Brown
Corsicana
Gunter
H. R. Stallings
Savoy
W. H. Lewis
Buffalo
E V. van Patton
Houston
W. L. Beckman
Clifton, Ariz
Williams
Yazoo City
Miss
J. E. Garrett
Corpus Christi
K. K. McLaren
New York
Charlies Robbs
Los Angeles
Tampico
Wiliam E. Lucas
J. H. Henry
San Francisco
J. H. Ligarde
Laredo
Marriage Licenses Reported For Clifton Adams and Bertha Sailis
A list of marriage licenses includes Clifton B. Adams and Bertha Sailis, Gabriel Rubio and Sapopan Muraida, Madison Black and Mrs Ora F h otte, Prisciliano Estaia and Maria Garcia, Peter A. Alexon and Joselhine Burleson, Felice Juarez and Seferina Reyes, J M Mehlich and Adella Hoffmann, Claude B. Martin and Ophelia M. Hill, Co Lt Wyler and Sue Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton B. Adams
Bertha BE
Sailisurge
Gabriel Rubio
Sapopan Muraida
Madison Black
Ora Fhotte
Prisciliano Estaia
Maria Garcia
Peter A. Alexon
Joselhine Burleson
Felice Juarez
Seferina Reyes
J. M. Mehlich
Adella Hoffmann
Claude B. Martin
Ophelia M. Hill
Lt. Wyler
Sue Reynolds
Births Reported From Local Homes This August
To Mr and Mrs Cordova a girl born on August at 111 Perez street. To Mr and Mrs Flores a girl born August 17 at 804 South Frio street. To Mr and Mrs John B Lacoke a boy born August 12 at 911 Plum street. To Mr and Mrs L Gonzales a girl born August 13 at 215 Upson street. To Mr and Mrs Hernandez a child born August 12 at 932 Laredo street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cordova
Perez Street
Flores
South Frio Street
John B. Lacoke
Plum Street
L. Gonzales
Upson Street
B. Hernandez
Laredo Street
New Firms Get Charters In Texas Opens
Austin Aug 17 chartered today Kleburg Gin company of Kleburg Dallas county capital stock 8000 incorporators M C Glenn W H Lloyd G R Jones Fraser Brick company of Ginger Raines county capital stock 50000 incorporators W B Fraser O B Freeman J H Payne all of Dallas this company will maintain a branch office at Dallas Certificates of dissolution filed by Bales Gin Milling company of San Marcos Richardson Hardware company of Richardson Dallas county and Adkins Dry Goods company of Denison Planters State bank of Harlingen Cameron county capital stock 10000 incorporators A B Black I B McFarland E P Gregg and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Kleburg Gin Company
Kleburg
Dallas County
M. C. Glenn
W. H. Lloyd
G. R. Jones
Fraser Brick Company
Ginger
Raines County
W. B. Fraser
O. B. Freeman
J. H. Payne
Dallas
Bales Gin & Milling Company
San Marcos
Richardson Hardware Company
Richardson
Adkins Dry Goods Company
Denison
Planters’ State Bank of
Harlingen
Cameron County
Capital
Incorporators
A. B. Black
I. B. McFarland
E. P. Gregg
Cotton receipts rise in Taylor market amid hot dry season
Cotton receipts increase daily with 468 bales traded yesterday in Taylor Texas. The month’s total and season total reach 2331 bales as fields are swarming with pickers. Early opening and maturity driven by extreme heat and dry weather drive demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Tex
Medina irrigation canal nearly completed
Chief Engineer C H Kearney reports the Medina company's 28 mile main canal, serving 60000 acres, is practically finished with only finishing touches left. The project required 1600000 cubic yards of excavation, features reinforced concrete siphons and crossings, and impounds water behind the main dam. Irrigation is expected to start in October with diversion dam due in a month as HM Miller of the Pearson syndicate travels from El Paso to inspect progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
C. H. Kearney
Medina Company
Kearney
HM. Y Miller
New York
Pearson Syndicate
San Antonio
el Paso
Dr. Pearson
Mexico
Real estate transfers listed with dates and prices
A compilation of property transfers including L W Wilson to Pedro Campos on August 12 1932 for lots 8 and 9 block 16 new city block 2988 for 20 and executrix Edmund Meurin to John Fest Jr on February 1 1912 for lots 14 to 18 new city block 2080 north side Menchaca street for 575 plus other transfers dated 1912 to 1913 and involving multiple blocks and parcels with prices from 10 to 4000. Also an ad notes Pineapple Ice by Creamery Dairy Co and Kerrville West Texas fair dates August 21 22 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Wilson
Pedro Campos
New City Block
Edmund Meurin
Adolf
Gertrude Schurig
John Fest Jr
Menchaca Street
Southwestern Land Corporation
W. W. Searcy Jr
Bexar County
Johanna Wengeroth
Medina County
Rosedale Park
Erich Menger Sr
Bernabe Morales
New City
8. W. Land Corporation
W._W. Searcy Jr
Mike Blenek
Caldwell County
Berlin Heights
A. H.* Kieffer
Mary Magdalene Parker
Buena Vista Street
Thomas L. Conroy
Hugh RB. Pres
J. Frank Gallagher
Quincy Street
W. RB. Pierce
H. Mount
Fox
Beacon Hill
Harlandale Realty Co
H. J. Benson
Nettle B. Shumway
Harlandale
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Summer Normal Board of Examiners
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
F. M. Bralley
Wilson-Marshall Campaign Fund
National Democratic Campaign Fund
Woodrow Wilson
Tae Licur
Democratic National
New York City
Mercedes
Seemeeste
Lady Decies
Dondon
Vivian Gould
George Gould
Lord Decies
Hibernians
Massachusettts
George
Creamery Dairy Cos
Detective Burns
Creamery Dairy CO
Thomas R. Marshall
Alton B. Parker
Samuel M. Ralston
Judge Parker
Governor Marshall
State Fair Grounds
Thomas Taggart
Ralston
Parker
Country Club
Fair Kerrville, Texas
Sap Depot
Phone Creamery Dairy CO
Babcock
North Side Main Plaza
Wallace Bros. Company
North Side
Main Plaza
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