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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

7

Good Roads Workers 10 Meet in Laredo

Highway league members from San Antonio and Laredo plan a meeting in Laredo at 2 pm to discuss the Winnipeg to City of Mexico highway. Delegations from Monterey and other towns along the route will join, with Gov. Hawley arriving to attend.

Good Roads San Antonio-Laredo Mexico Winnipeg Manitoba Canada San Antonio J. H. Hawley Galveston Laredo Chamber of Commerce Cotulla Encinas D. E. Colp The Harry L. Miller Leo Mandry G. Barcus Will H. Vernor J. L. Strohm J. L. Lytle A. M. Fischer

Captain a Visitor from Del Rio Sees Quiet Border

Captain John J. Sanders of Del Rio visited Sheriff John Tobin in San Antonio and reported calm along the border near Del Rio. He noted cotton pickers are in strong demand in the fields of the southwest.

John J. Sanders del Rio John Tobin San Antonio Sanders

Notable Guests and Visitors Lodging at San Antonio Hotels

A parade of visitors checks into San Antonio hotels including T. S. Cornelius Dallas at the Gunter H J Wolters Shiner at the Bexar Judge James B Wells Brownsville at the Menger Dr L W Thompson Beeville at the St Anthony W M Davis Fort Worth at the Crockett Charlies S Lynch Boswell Oklo and E Irby homeseek ers in city at the Savoy James Geddes Guadalajara Mex at the Gunter returning from southern California J M Windrau Pearsall at the Bexar Mr and Mrs C J Smith Minneapolis at the Savoy Mr Smith to return to Minneapolis Dr Van E McFarland Eagle Pass at the Bexar Paul G Villaret Austin state bank examiner at the St Anthony Frank J Levin Little Rock at the Menger A Cardenas Mexico at the Crockett George A Mansfield Redland Cal in city at the Bexar Forrest Clark Alice Tex at the W F McClure Galveston guest at the Bexar John Halliwell Philadelphia M Evans College Station at the Menger J C G Gravis Monterey Mex at the Gunter J W Rainbolt Dallas at the St Anthony M J Fleischer New York at the Gunter M C Talbot Gonzales at the Savoy J G Weir Dallas guest at the St Anthony O W Chamberlain New Orleans at the Menger A Sanders Hong Kong at the St Anthony.

Charlies S. Lynch E. Irby Boswell Oklo Savoy James Geddes Guadalajara Mex Gunter California J. M. Windrau Pearsall Bexar C. J. Smith Minneapolis Smith Panama Forrest Clark Alice, Tex St. Anthony W. F. McClure G., H. & H. Railway Galveston John Halliwell Philadelphia Crockett

Chamber of Commerce backs repeal of state insurance law

At a special directors meeting the chamber endorsed the plank in the state democratic platform calling for repeal of the current insurance law. Secretary Carter was instructed to obtain from local legislative candidates their positions on the plank, and a resolution covering these points was adopted.

Chamber of Commerce Carter

Firemen Pick Sweetwater for next Panhandle Meet

Panhandle Firemen's association votes to meet next year at Sweetwater. Richard Herbert of Dalhart was reelected president.

Judicial Nominees to Be Ratified by Fourth Supreme District

The fourth supreme judicial district nominating convention meets tomorrow at the county courthouse at 10 o clock. Forty four counties form the district and the Bexar delegation seeks representation from all. Delegates will ratify and nominate candidates from the July 27 primary, including Judge W. S. Fly for supreme justice and Judge Anton N Mourland for associate justice. The San Antonio bar may host visiting delegates to boost attendance.

Fourth Supreme Judicial District H. E. Nidebrana Bexar W. 8 Fly Supreme Justice Fourth Court of Civil Appeals J. H. James Anton N. Mourland Stevens San Antonio Carlos Bee

Bolton will leaves estate to widow as survivor

The will of John H. Bolton filed for probate leaves his entire estate to his widow Mrs. Katharina Bolton. The joint will, signed by both, provides that property held in common reverts to the survivor. Mrs. Bolton seeks letters testamentary to settle the estate, valued at about $8000.

John H. Bolton Katharina Bolton

School Board Faces Public Debate Over Longer School Day

Mothers across the city advocate for shorter daily sessions as the San Antonio Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers’ Association commends the board’s approach to the proposed 20 minute closing change. The group expresses confidence in the trustees and notes the new Prospect Hill school example as proof of thoughtful child welfare.

The San Antonio Congress of Ahe Parent Teachers’ Association San Antonio Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers’ Association

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Rick Emil Blum Co East Houston Street Marquisette Batiste City of Mexico T. S. Cornelius of Dallas H. J. Wolters Shiner James B. Wells Brownsville Menger L. W. Thompson Beeville W. M. Davis Fort Worth John Bolton Fletcher Pect Hill School Joe Nettleton Hurley College Brand Success Alamo Plaza
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