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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1912
Page
11
Floresville Sheriff Will Wright visited the city yesterday to pursue a man suspected of a Wilson County offense. He called on Sheriff Tobin during the morning and again in the afternoon.
Miss Cornelia Notz formerly of Watertown Wis has taken charge at the Carnegie library. She aims to popularize the institution and increase its usefulness by publishing dozens of articles and expanding services.
Houston news bureau reports from the State Federation of Woman's Clubs on proposed changes to Texas law. The campaign argues husbands improperly control wives' wages and property, outlining how a married woman could manage her own assets and earnings independent of her husband.
A proposal to the next legislature aims to enable a mother and her sister to collect their own wages for their work. The measure follows a Dill regarding married women and their earnings.
A stream of guests checks into city hotels including Morris H Grunberg of Houston at the Gunter and F J Heard of San Marcos with T C Johnson Jr on a business trip at the Gunter. Others span from Joplin Missouri to Mexico City registering at Savoy Bowie Bexar St Anthony Menger Crockett and more.
A lengthy list records numerous property transfers from December 7 to December 18 1912. Buyers include Gordon Hill Grace M Ross Henry J Winckler Wallace Carnahan Jr and families with parcels in Beacon Hill Narcissa Place Alamo Heights Los Angeles Heights Kenwood and Mission San Jose areas. Prices range from 1 to 5000 dollars with many parcels on blocks and streets such as Woodlawn Avenue Army Boulevard Stout's Inside addition and Dawson Street.
Marriage licenses issued for Jose Cantu with Simona Guerrera Federico Gutierrez with Jalde Lemon Ynex Perez with Josefa Enriquez Ruben L Zurica with Louisia Rivera Thomas Chambers with Elizabeth Jenk ns Manuel Z Rendon with Olivia Marroquin Amador Aguerra with Tiburcia Arreaga Adolfo Garza with Benina Ramos Juan Mendoza with Marcelina de la Rosa Adolfo Chapa with Florinda Esquibel W A Wilson with Mrs Mayme E Wright Rasmus Rasmussen with Juanita Canamar.
Martha O Connell aged 82 died December 13 at 515 North San Marcos street. Ira J Kinnett aged 38 died December 12 at 819 Willow street. Anna Ludwig aged 47 died December 12 at 315 Blum street.
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. Reyna on November 4 at 612 percent South Pecos Street. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Riebe on December 9 at 120 Hess Street. Both notices record birth events with addresses and dates.
G Gordon Pulsford United States immigration inspector based in San Antonio narrowly avoided two bandit assaults during a Mexico interior trip. His train reached Acajete Pueblo ten minutes after bandits robbed the station and shot three in the lobby. He had visited Salamanca and other sections including Coahuila Durango Zacatecas Vera Cruz.
Austin Texas December 14 Chairman Allison Mayfield of the railroad commission who was badly injured in a motorcycle accident a week ago today was able to be at his office for the first time. He said he sustained bruises and minor injuries but plans to resume duties soon.
He was severely shocked but has recovered enough to discharge his official duties again, resuming responsibilities with stability and capability.
Pedro Verastegin at North Speed street completes a %-room house renovation priced at $250. M Booth works on Burelson street repairing another dwelling. Juanito Nevarro fixes a 3-room house on Dunn street for $360.
When you shop for hams bacon and compound call Pho Two Ninety Two for a great price. Made at home goods from Union Meat Company are up to the best standard. Why not dine at home rather than meals from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha. A Coliman 416 Main.
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