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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1912

Page

4

Keller Reappointed as Deputy U S Marshal in Western Texas

After United States Marshal Nolte is removed, Frederick Keller is reappointed by Bert McDowell and gains full control of the San Antonio office. Eleven deputies lose their positions as new appointments await official confirmation in San Antonio and across the district. Several deputies will join the Katy system as special officers under John W. Vann.

United States Eugene Nolte Texas Comptroller of the Treasury Frederick Keller Nolte Bert J. McDowell Marshal Nolte Keller San Antonio T. H. Hollaman United States Marshal John L. Dibrell Lawrence Anderson Dibrell Anderson Katy John W. Vann Secret Service Hollaman Rogers Gai H. Rogers Texas Rangers Anata Appiannaae Weniele el Paso H. R. Hillebrand Marfa Mr. Nolte W. B. Mathews E. P. Warren del Rio M. A. Houchin Eagle Pass Coley White Austin H. H. Butts Waco McDowell Washington

Captain Dollar Testifies On Seamen's Act Costs

Captain Robert Dollar of San Francisco told a Senate committee that his American owned line, operating under the British flag, could offer cheaper rates than under U S laws. He argued England's laws were less stringent and favored foreign registries.

Washington, D. C Robert Dollar San Francisco Senate England

Depositors Receive 15 Percent Dividend From Harris County Bank

Liquidating agent Joan A. Wilkins disbursed a 15 percent dividend today, total 85 percent paid to non guaranty fund depositors over 16 months, leaving about $20,000 unpaid. The guaranty fund has been largely reimbursed, with $16,747.50 returned from its advance of $111,650. The bank closed August 7, 1911, amid irregularities attributed to ex-president Frank W. Vaughan, who is indicted but at large, rumored in Honduras. Cremation trend noted in Europe and unrelated ads appear in the same column.

Houston Tex Joan A. Wilkins Harris County Bank and Trust Company Guaranty Fund Wilkins Frank W. Vaughan Vaughan Honduras

Jernigan Promoted to Assistant Manager Aide

Jernigan, four years as day clerk at St Anthon y hotel, is promoted to assistant to Manager W O Prinker. J K Moore, formerly of Adolphus hotel in Dallas, will fill the vacancy and begins today. Moore has ran desks at the J Charles and Grunewald hotels in New Orleans. Jernigan starts his new duties tomorrow.

A. J. Jernigan St. Anthony W. O. Prinker J. K. Moore Adolphus Hotel Dallas Jernigan Moore The J. Charles Grunewald New Orleans Mr. Jernigan

Delicatessen Ad on Crockett Street

The Gimble Delicatessen on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House offers lunches sandwiches and fine oysters for patrons seeking quick meals and casual dining.

the Gimble Delicatessen Crockett St Grand Opera House

Mexican Held In Immigration Morals Inquiry

A Mexican national is detained after a 23 year old woman found in a Monterey street resort under suspicious circumstances. Police believe she was brought from Mexico by the prisoner for immoral purposes and await details of her departure to determine charges. The detainee arrived in San Antonio five days ago as officers investigate the case under the Mann act.

Stevens West Side Monterey Street Mexico Monterey San Antonio

Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Digestive Relief

Advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and stomach discomfort. Claims quick five minute relief from sour belching gas heaviness and headaches, with a fifty cent case available at drug stores and promises thorough cure of dyspepsia and related disorders.

United States England Canada Pape

Aged man given six year sentence for forgery cases

An elderly man, at least 65, white haired, acknowledged guilt in three forgery cases and received a six year sentence in the state penitentiary. Two other forgery indictments were dismissed. A jury mistrial occurred in the case against H A James for forgery. Other defendants received two year sentences for burglary and theft by bailee. Castullo Castilliano’s case for attempted murder was on trial.

Cc. E.ford H. A. James Anderson Henry Scott Ernesto Martinez Francisco Perez Geronimo Gonzales Castullo Castilliano Suepanti

New Orleans Guides Modern Rail Growth Ahead of Panama Canal

H C Webb of the Illinois Central in San Antonio praises New Orleans for modernizing to handle canal traffic. He notes Houston’s efforts but cites New Orleans as leading, highlighting the Panama Limited’s first trip as evidence of rail progress and praise from observers.

Gulf New Orleans Panama Canal H. C. Webb Illinois Central Houston San Antonio Chicago South

Dedication of YWCA Headquarters to Be Observed Nationwide

Prayer services will convene at 3 PM Wednesday at the YWCA in New City and simultaneously at associations across the country to mark the dedication of the National Board and National Training School headquarters in New York City. No speakers are planned. the program will echo in local services. The New York building is praised as one of the finest of its kind, with each association sharing in its erection.

New City Young Woman's Christian Association National Board National Training School Association New York City

Poor to Bathe at County Poorhouse Soon

County commissioners plan to install two showers and water heating at the Bexar county poorhouse after a visit by Judge James R. Davis and four commissioners. They aim to improve comfort for inmates and later build a new modern poorhouse on 100 acres south of the city. The current facilities were an iron bathtub with only cold water.

Bexar County James R. Davis Charles K. Gutzeit Henry Meyer Jacob Klaus J. K. Lamm Davis

Ira P Hildebrand Likely Accepts Seventy Third District Judge Post

Gov. O B Colquitt tendered the Seventy third district court judgeship to Ira P Hildebrand and a telephonic report with Henry Groesbeck indicated his acceptance may be filed with the governor on his return from Gatesville. Ed H Wickes was elected special judge to serve until the new appointee qualifies and to oversee trials starting this afternoon.

Ira P Hildebrand Seventy-third District Court O. B. Colquitt Henry Groesbeck Gatesville State Reformatory Ed H. Wickes Claude V. Birkhead John H. Cunningham Wickes

Texas treasurer reports cash, bonds, and disbursements

The quarterly state treasurer report for November 1 lists cash on hand at 897000.16 dollars, bonds totaling 19539715.28, and disbursements of 1731391.95. Available school fund holds 455000, while general revenue shows 161791 with warrants outstanding around 600000.

Austin Tex

Globe Pine Compound Remedy Cited For Cold Cure

An old prescription advises sourcing two ounces glycerine and half an ounce Globe Pine Compound mixing with a half pint whiskey. Take one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at night for coughs and colds. Warns against uncertain mixtures and notes high demand over six years. Includes foot care tip with Calocide foot soaks sold in 26c boxes.

Local Boys Report Schäden to Shrubbery at Crosby Street

W D Carr of 801 Crosby street reports to police that his yard suffered further shrubbery destruction last night. Investigating officers seek to identify the two or more youths responsible.

W. D. Carr Crosby Street Carr

Broken Wire Halts Traffic at Hackberry Crosby Intersection

A broken electrical wire at the Hackberry and Crosby streets intersection interrupted traffic for about thirty minutes yesterday at 8 PM. The repair gang from the city utility repaired the break.

Hackberry Crosby

San Antonio Gas & Electric Report Sparks Police Contact

A San Antonio Gas & Electric employee was reported to police shortly after a complaint surfaced about the utility company. Authorities began an inquiry into the incident and assessed potential security concerns at the site.

San Antonio Gas & Electric Company

Altercation Leaves Man Cut on Right Side

E. J. Regan was stabbed on the right side during a quarrel last night. G. W. Vance W. E. LB. Se tidee Draankuckeath were charged with affray. The incident occurred on Houston street. Case set before Judge Buckley in police court tomorrow.

E. J. Regan G. W. Vance W. E. LB

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