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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1912

Page

3

Roosevelt says Penrose should be expelled from Senate

In Oyster Bay on August 28 Colonel Roosevelt declared that Senator Penrose should be expelled based on his own testimony. He cited a supposed extract showing Penrose advised a Standard Oil sum for campaigning and called it protection for a contribution. Roosevelt framed the issue as a larger roiling fight with Governor Wilson and noted his campaign material is secured.

Oyster Bay N. Y Senate New York Roosevelt Senator Penrose Penrose John D. Archbold Standard Oil Company Wilson Taft Lorimer

Woman Faces Third Trial in Lilly Orner Murder Case

Mrs. Agnes Orner of El Paso Texas must face a third trial for the supposed poisoning murder of her 11 year old daughter Lilly The second trial in Marfa ended in a mistrial and the jury was discharged today The report notes a resignation at a local club and includes disjointed quotes from a London Opinion.

EL Paso Tex Agnes Orner Lilly Marfa

Obituary notices for Bricker and Cunningham

Theodore J. Bricker 64 died at a local hospital after a short illness. Survived by widow, two sons, siblings and in laws, funeral 5 PM tomorrow from 426 Idaho Street with burial in City Cemetery No. 4. Col E H Cunningham Civil War veteran will have funeral 5 PM tomorrow from 335 Braham Boulevard with services by Rev Frank Juhan and interment in City Cemetery No. 2.

Bricker Theodore J. Bricker Maryland San Antonio Horace E. Bricker Roy Bricker J. W. Bricker Hill Bricker Canton Cray Bricker Seattle Wash Hattie Willer St. Louis Allie Hammel Des Moines Bexar Modern Woodmen of America Idaho Street City Cemetery No Greer South Pine Street Presbyterian Church

Post Office Promotions Awarded to Clerks and Carriers

Washington issued promotions at the local post office with July 1 1912 effective date and a $100 annual salary raise. Clerks Henry J. Ford Albert H. Sprenger Ruth Kilgore Lewis W. Ryan Carrie G. Clifford John O. Chapman Sidney S. Walker Julius Pfeiffer promoted. Carriers promoted include Robert Simon William Wrase George Krowitz George Peaker Auguste Toudouze Titus Eldridge. Bamboo furniture care advised wash with lukewarm water and salt then rinse with cold water.

Washington Post Office Henry J. Ford Albert H. Sprenger Ruth 8. Kilgore Lewis W. Ryan Carrie G. Clifford John O. Chapman Sidney S. Walker Julius Pfeiffer Robert Simon William A. Wrase George J. Krowitz George F. Peaker Auguste C. Toudouze Titus E. Eldridge

Insurgent and Independent Growers Press Demand at Texas Truck Growers Meeting

Insurgents and independent growers urged reform of the marketing system and equal representation in the Southern Texas Truck Growers association. Capt. J. C. Minus led a committee demanding clearer rights for small growers and recognition of their claims at the stockholders meeting. The session opened with 2 oclock quorum checks and consideration of proxies.

Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Association Travis Club Capt. J. Co. Minus Asherton Texas Minus Association St. Anthony Hotel J. C. Minus H. C. Ziegler Big Wells J. G. Burr Laredo Matt Russel Cotulla J. R. Kennedy Poteet C. C. Post A. D. Jackson Crystal City

Old Resident Dies At San Antonio Businesman and veteran passes

An aged San Antonio resident and war veteran died yesterday. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon. Delegates heard welcome remarks from D A Walker and were urged to enjoy Travis club privileges during their stay. President Davis opened the meeting with a call for cooperative action and a set of proposals to shape Texas truck growers' futures. A credentials committee was formed, and independent growers pressed for representation changes during sessions.

San Antonio Edward Levy B. W. Masterson Davis D. A. Walker Travis Club J. F. Mullally Laredo Texas Joseph Flory J. G. Sullivan William Dobro

Asherton Growers Seek Audit of Onion Marketing System

J. B. Peddicord of the Asherton Truck Growers association voices demands at the Southern Texas convention for an investigation into the onion marketing system. He notes growers lose money yearly despite high consumer prices, blaming railroads and commission men and urging remedies to help Texas onion producers.

Asherton Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Association J. B. Peddicord Asherton Truck Growers’ Association Southern Texas Organization Roy Campbell Texas

Real Can Defeat Slayden Says McDowell In San Antonio

Judge C K McDowell state GOP chairman arrives in San Antonio and predicts Julius Real will win the congressional race in the fourteenth district. He cites strong support from United Spanish War Veterans and good roads boosters. McDowell estimates Texas GOP votes at about 75 thousand with Taft forces ahead of the bull moose in several counties.

Julius Real C. K. McDowell el Paso Republican National Committee San Antonio Gunner Hotel Julius Oppenheimer Bexar County Good Roads Bata Webb Comal Bexar Gil Guadalupe Kendall Oth Texas

Quick Home Cure For Foot Troubles Ad Is Sold

A terse ad touts a home treatment for coins callouses and various foot problems. It promises instant relief from pain and odors, claims dramatic results, and urges buying a twenty cent dose from any drugstore.

Corus

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