International finance backs Texas rail plan rapid progress
A London informed cable claims $11 25 million will fund the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railway in full without underwriting or public bonds. Frederick Turner confirms the scheme aligns with private letters and notes officials prepare credentials for the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railway
San Antonians
Mounsey
San Antonio
Frederick W. Turner
The
Light
Texas
Farlier
Cowper-Thwaite
Gas Well No 21 Brought In Near Crowther
The Boston & Texas Corporation reports gas and oil at depth of 645 feet in well No 21 near Crowther Texas. Manager A Van Doesar says it may exceed No 18 and could impact San Antonio gas supply questions. Nearby Memorial service planned for General Booth at First Methodist tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowther
Tex
Boston & Texas Corporation
A. van Doesar
San Antonio
No. 18
General Booth
Jgalvesson
al Mt
Salvation Army
First Methodists
Old Furniture Made New by Carter Mullaly Transfer Co
An advertisement notes Carter Mullaly Transfer Co offers furniture refinishing and repair services. The notice highlights pickup and delivery options and emphasizes restoring antique pieces to original condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter- Mullaly Transfer Co
Pancoast to Lead City Street Department
Fritz Russi resigns as street commissioner effective tomorrow and hands office to Aaron Pancoast named by Mayor Jones. Pancoast plans immediate turnover of city equipment, reorganized department to start Tuesday, with ward foremen, garbage foremen, and laborers to be chosen. Only teams capable of hauling 11/2 cubic yards will be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Russi
Aaron Pancoast
Jones
Mr. Pancoast
Pancoast
Taft Stand Criticised By Harlingen Investor
Lon C. Hill of Harlingen denounces Mexican investments as poor while criticizing the U S government for inaction as citizens and property are endangered. He and his son Gordon Hill, recently returning from northern Mexico, El Paso and Cloudcroft N M, will tour Medina dam and its water supply and then proceed to Houston for further business talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lon C. Hill
Harlingen
Hill
Southwest
Gunter Hotel
Gordon Hill
Mexico
el Paso
Cloudcroft
N. M
San Antonio
Medina Dam
Houston
Gill to Remain Banking and Insurance Commissioner
Governor Colquitt announced that B L Gill of Terrell will keep the Banking and Insurance Commissioner post through his second term. He said offers from Texas banks did not lead to departure and that no conversation with the governor changed the decision. Gill will continue in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
B. L. Gill
Terrell
Gill
Texas
Judge Maxey Sits In Dallas For Special Federal Term
Federal Judge T S Maxey of Austin presides in Dallas for a special term of the federal court in place of Judge Meek. Indictments were returned in that court against Texas oil men and officials of the Standard Oil company.
City investigates Philadelphia firm over water gas bids
Mayor Pease appoints a twelve member citizen committee to study the contract with Newburg Henderson and Loeb of Philadelphia for city water supply and gas franchise options. Col R J Kleberg of the King ranch serves on the panel while Judge Henry McDonald denounces the plan as a monopoly bid. The mass meeting condemned the proposal and warned the courts may restrain the mayor and council if wholesale franchises are granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Pease
Newburger, Henderson and Loeb
Philadelphia
Col
R. J. Kleberg
King Ranch
Henry McDonald
Paris
McDonald
Inspection trip of Sunset-Central official pauses in San Antonio
Assistant General Manager Radetzki of the Sunset Central lines stopped in San Antonio for a few moments en route west. He said the trip was personal and to inspect conditions along the Sunset Central lines. He had no comment on possible trackage changes at Fort Sam Houston or any conference with post officials about troop entraining adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radetzki
Sunset-Central Lines
San Antonio
Sunset- Central
Fort Sam Houston
French Duke De Cazes Dies At 48 In France
Due de Cazes died at his Chantilly estate after a second stroke last night. He had suffered paralysis four years earlier but recovered, leaving his heir Louis born February 28 1889 in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
France
Due de Cazes
Duc de Cazes
Duke of
Real Estate Transfers Show Broad 1912 Property Moves
A sequence of 1912 property transfers records numerous deeds among individuals and firms. Transactions include lots, blocks, and additions in Grandview and new city blocks, with prices ranging from $286 to $8500, involving buyers such as W R Stout, John A Kerr, G C Walker, and Highland Improvement Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Frela
W. R. Stout
New City
Stout
C. Worthington
R. M. Worthington
Dlock
Harlandale
John A. Kerr
Mary Naurath
Grandview
Ferdinand Weinert
Joseph R. Morris
Mary H. Henderson
H. L. Hansford
W. HM. Burnett
Green Davidson
W. N. Fleming
G. C. Walker
Dakota Street
Franziska Bitter
Grape Street
B. R. A. Beott
R. Arthur
Highland Improvement Co
L. P. Peck
A. J. Hodges
Zizeiman
Anita M. Baetz
Wheel Mary F. obituary dies in San Antonio area
Mrs Mary F Wheel 64 died August 28 after illness in Texas state area. Survived by family. services planned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Wheel
North Cibolo
Birth Record for Priedman Couple's Newborn Son
To Mr. and Mrs. Priedman of 649 Westfall Avenue, a baby boy was born.
Orozco with 1200 Rebels At Coyame
Orozco with 1200 rebels moves to Coyame in a continuation noted on page one. The report cites the Madero revolution and presents claims without investigation. Senators Fall and Smith will tour the border in Arizona and New Mexico before reporting to the next senate session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orozco
Fall
Los Angeles
Smith
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
U S Sees Mexican Rebellion Collapse Prompting Patience
Senor de la Cueva of the Mexican embassy warned that Orozco forces have largely collapsed and scattered bands threaten border areas. Federal troops pursue marauders as restoration of order in Sonora and Chihuahua may take weeks or months, urging patience from U S policymakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Senor de la Cueva
Senor Cueva
United States
Sonora
Chihuahua
Refugees From Sonora Mormon Colonies Reach Agua Prieta
Three hundred women and children from the Mormon colonies in Sonora arrive at Agua Prieta after crossing from Douglas. Tents will be provided by the U S government. Reported 200 armed men remained at Colonia Morelos to guard Mormon property. A two machine gun platoon of 24 men from Fort Huachuca is ordered to arrive tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Ariz
Sonora
Douglas
Agua Prieta
United States
Colonia Morelos
Fort Huachica
Signal Corps Company to Border Reinforcement Sought
Brigadier General Steever commanding American forces along the border requested a reinforcement from the war department. Company I at Fort D. A. Russell Cheyenne Wyoming likely to be selected for the duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Corps
Border
Washington
Steever
War Department
Fort D. A. Russell
Chey
Wyo
Material Gains Shown in U S Import Trade
The July exports show manufacturing ready for consumption valued at 61.5 million dollars and 85.25 million dollars for further use in manufacturing. For seven months ending July exports of ready for consumption products total 425.33 million, while those for further use reach 212 million. Imports of crude materials for manufacturing amount to 44.75 million, with 28.76 million for further use, up over 1911. Named figures show substantial year over year gains in both exports and imports of manufacturing materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Division of Statistics
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Post D Meets Sunday Under TPA At Menger Hotel
The regular semi monthly meeting of Post D Travelers Protective Association will be at 10 o'clock Sunday morning in the Menger hotel headquarters. National President D W Michaux and Railway Committee Chairman J W Graves are expected to attend along with HB R Holland who will initiate new members into the Order of Ignata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post D
Travelers Protective Association
Post
Menger Hotel
Vlaws
D. W. Michaux
J. W. Graves
HB. R. Holland
Order of Ignata
Order
Busy Days for Frank Bros Baseball Team
The Frank Bros. baseball team has a full slate with games Sunday and Monday. Sunday morning features a matchup with the Pirates at South Flores Street diamond and a two PM game with the Knights of Columbus at Stock Yards diamond. Monday morning they face the Cowboy Steers at Krisch Park in a fast contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bros
Pirates
South Flores Street
Knights of Columbus
Stock Yards
Krisch Park
Sunday Mail Delivery Eases After New Law
Postmaster reports a liberal interpretation of the closing law with Sunday mail deliveries to suit local needs. Mail arriving Saturday night and Sunday morning will be distributed by 10 am with hotel and business lock boxes serving recipients. clerks will prep mail on trains for Monday distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Hitchcock
Stamp Collectors Meet In San Antonio With Changes In By-Laws
The Texas Philatelic Association held its sixteenth annual meeting at the Scientific Society rooms in the Stevens building. Officers elected include Edward W. Huesinger as president and William Moore White as secretary and treasurer. The group, with 18 paid members and funds, plans to move headquarters to San Antonio and meet monthly, plus host a smoker and stamp show on September 12 inviting all stamp enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Philatelic Association
Scientific Society
Stevens
Edward W. Huesinger
Charles Roemer
Oscar Jannusch
G. C. Garwood
T. M. Robinson
William Moore White
San Antonio
T. M.S. Robinson
Repeal Clears Texas Deposit Rule in Robertson Insurance Law
Letters show many outsiders still think the Robertson insurance law deposit provision remains. The rule on 75 percent Texas reserve deposits was repealed, now requiring 75 percent reserves in state investments but not mandating deposits in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Texas
Robertson
Plans for broader farmers institutes campaign in Texas
In Austin on Aug 31 a conference among seven farmers institute lecturers and Agriculture Commissioner Kone discussed expanding and intensifying the institutes next year. Kone plans a larger scope and will seek extra funds from the next legislature, noting two years of valuable statewide farmer guidance. The meeting continues through Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Farmers’ Institute
Agriculture Kone
Kone
Walthall Takes Office as Texas Attorney General
James D. Walthall of San Antonio was sworn in as Texas attorney general following Jewel P. Lightfoot's resignation. Lightfoot and two assistants left to pursue private practice in Austin. Walthall will lead the department until next June when Ben F. Looney of Greenville will assume the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
James D. Walthall
San Antonis
Texas
Jewel P. Lightfoot
Lightfoot
John W. Brady
E. B. Robertson
Walthall
Ben F. Looney
Greenville
Trainmaster appointment shifts lines in Katy system
Mithville Texas August 31. T R Bloni of Town named trainmaster for the Austin Waco division of the Katy with headquarters at Mithville. The current trainmaster H B Meeshee will oversee the San Antonio division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mithvillee
Tex
T. R. Bloni
Town
Austin-Waco
Katy
H. B. Meeshee
Iositon
Fan Antonio
Visitors check in at San Antonio hotels from far and wide
A long list shows guests and registrants at the city hotels. H F Wilson from Fort Worth stays at the Gunter, while William R McLain of Chicago checks into the St Anthony. Others from Dallas Chicago Houston and beyond visit hotels including the Savoy Crockett Menger and Bexar with guests from New York Memphis and Mexico City among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Wilson
Fort Worth
Gunter
William R. Mclain
Chicago
St. Anthony
B. N. Rogers
Dallas
San Antonio
Menger
H. F. Hawkins
Houston
the Crockett
John R. Woodall
Savoy
William L. Jordan
Sabina
Bexar
A. B. Tyson
Skidmore
City
Crockett
J. M. Plenniken
M. M. Bagley
Dilley
Tex
Mort Adams
Howell Johnson
H. F. Stephenson
Fort Stockton
George H. Locklin
New York
A. H. Foote
J. L. McGill
Little Rock
Ark
Picard
del Rio
Joe Michel
Memphis
J. W. Long
Aransas Pass
EF. D. McMahan
Cotulla
Carter Otey
Philadelphia
G. E. Gilmore
W. E. Graham
St. Louis
J. B. Bowen
Corpus Christi
Lon ¢. Hill
Lee Hume
Eagle Pass
F. L. Rivas
Mexico City
C. Mann
Falfurrias
Robert Blum
Fredericksburg
R. D. Caughansen
Crowded City Office Hits Final Tax Rendering Day
Hundreds of property owners crowded the third floor office of Tax Assessor Spindle to render real and personal property for assessment before a 5 pm deadline. Those who failed must appear on the unrendered rolls and face possible increases after the board of equalization in September and October. Rendering occurs in June July or August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Jones
Many Horses Poisoned in Western Kansas
The department of agriculture and Kansas authorities report horse deaths in Western Kansas were caused by forage poisoning from drought stressed pastures. An expert found plants irritate the animals’ intestines, not a contagious disease. Governor Stubbs requested the study and informed President Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Stubbs
Taft
Patients Added to Colony at Pasteur Institute
Two more patients join the Pas teur Institute treatment colony in Austin Texas RE B Allcorn and his 10 year old nephew Cecil Allcorn of Purcell Oklahoma. They contracted rabies after a dog bite followed by the dog dying and the dog bite incident occurred while playing with a dog in a pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Pasteur Institute
RE. B. Allcorn
Cecil Allcorn
Purcell
Okla
Allcorn
City pumps river with free water to refresh San Antonio beds
Nearly 1.5 million gallons of water daily are pumped into the San Antonio River from a Brackenridge Park well. Alderman Charles Fincham says pumping began yesterday and will continue indefinitely, with the water soaking dry beds to benefit trees and park areas. The city pays only for the pump and power. water from the waterworks company is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Brackenridge Park
Josephine Street
Brackenridge and
Madarasz Parks
Fincham
Jones
Scarcity of Laborers Plagues Texas Mills and Factories
State Factory Inspector Garrett reports a widespread labor shortage across cotton mills in Texas as workers migrate to cotton fields for higher pay. He found child labor law violations soon resolved, eight hour law breaches in Corpus Christi briefly addressed, and noted contractor ignorance of the laws despite publicity. Inspector Garrett toured San Antonio Corpus Christi Beeville Victoria Cuero and Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Garrett
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Beeville
Victoria
Cuero
Yoakum
Receiver Named In San Antonio Transfer Case
Judge J L Camp appointed C M Stone as receiver for the San Antonio Transfer and Taxicab Co with a $5000 bond after Fisk Company of Texas and Joseph Courand filed petitions claiming debts of $685.28 and $482.25 respectively. The two suits were consolidated in the case seeking receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Camp
Forty-fifth District Court
C. M. Stone
San Antonio
Fisk Company of Texas
Joseph Courand
Fisk Company
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Turner
Ameria
George R. Sheldon
New York City
Republican National Committee
Charles D. Hilles
Sheldon
Pancoast Preparing
Banking and Insurance Commissioner
Company
Sunset-Central
Coyame
Cueva
U.S
Kane
Per Callon
Greamery Dairy CO
San Antonio River
San Antonio T. & T. Co
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