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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
7
Sjogics Central Trust Company lists a capital surplus of 500 000 and details officers and directors led by J O Terrell as president Otto Koehler as vice president and other named directors. It notes a deposit interest rate of 4 4 percent per year payable semi annually and interest start dates for mid monthly deposits.
W Laird of Merchants Transfer faced two highwaymen on Frasch Street near John Laird’s home. The men, armed with a revolver, demanded hands up and fired twice as Laird joked and ran. He ducked into Constable Trainer’s yard. police searched the area but found no suspects. Also Madison County school bonds approved for 700 and 1500 dollars. Christmas roast turkeys advertised at Matthews Cafeteria Losoya Street.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce renews subscriptions to raise the $50,000 railroad bonus. A. H. Halff is named to direct the canvass with new committees of workers. The drive must reach the goal by December 12 with part due only after the road opens. A Fredericksburg luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel features Halff as toastmaster.
E C Griffith of Leeds with A Neaver and H L Evans of London arrived in San Antonio and praised the country’s immensity. They toured Canada and California before spending several days in the city, planning to visit New Orleans and New York City before sailing to Europe for Christmas.
Tom Leary of Corpus Christi reported a grip containing clothing taken from the San Antonio and Aransas Pass depot platform at 8 o clock last night. Nightwatchman M Fingerleser of Pioneer Flour mills saw a Black man place the grip under the Guenther street bridge and informed police. The grip is held by the police and Leary will be notified of the recovery.
Governor Colquitt conducted a minute inspection of the Gatesville reform school amid recent troubles and announced changes to be made though details were not released. He is expected to issue a public statement before departing. The charges against the institution center on management.
Nine teen governors attended the opening session in Richmond with more expected to arrive today for the fifth annual governor conference. Road Improvement Work Begins in Gonzales Texas with over 150000 dollars from bond sales and other sources, contract to finish in 200 days.
The notice reflects a bold storewide sale with intense customer demand and high enthusiasm. It emphasizes extreme pricing incentives and a firm decision to maximize buyer turnover and market impact.
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