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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
17
The Bexar County Commissioners Court plans to order an impervious lead box for the Robert B Green Memorial Hospital cornerstone. The box will replace the moisture-damaged contents from the old stone, with new items added for the new ceremony.
The piece discusses natural TB care emphasizing fresh air rest and pure food, noting that while rest is important, antibiotics are not always used. It mentions Boknaw's Alterative as a commonly claimed remedy and cites affirmation from various physicians. The text appears dated to Philadelphia and references medical practice and product claims.
The article outlines the bond issue history and arrangements for constructing the new hospital. It includes a full roster of equity holders and city officers, noting the document will be reproduced on parchment, with a focus on the official roles and financial framework governing the project.
A 56 year old white visitor from a neighboring town is jailed on two charges in the city lockup. One is burglary and the other unlawful carrying of a pistol which may be dropped. He threatened a newsboy with the gun, prompting a patrol pursuit. Police found cleats a diamond ring gloves and small change on him. Detective reports tie burglary at 107 South Florey Street matched items found on the prisoner except for $1.95 he said he spent on drink.
Joseph Netzer, vice president of the State Hardware Dealers Association, arrives in San Antonio en route to Dallas for an executive meeting. He chairs the Life committee for the Washington's Birthday celebration in Laredo, promising a larger event than ever as peace returns to Mexico. In Paris, Temps reports scarce freight cars and idle rolling stock with demand unevenly urgent across regions.
W J Bonney the American consul here with wife and Joseph Deutz left for San Antonio for a vacation trip to California investments. His lengthy tenure since June 24 1890 included Mexico experiences and a recent class seven promotion. Confiscated headache medicine raids target drug stores after state inspection.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the eight hour law and ruled independent school districts are not bound by the property valuation proviso applying to common school Districts. It clarified that independent districts assess property for taxation independently of county valuations, except where district taxes are assessed and collected by county officers. The decision also covers related cases on pool hall laws and various criminal appeals with adjournment schedules for the holidays.
The Fourth Court of Ivy Appeals issued five decisions on Wednesday and ruled on several motions. One case reversed and remanded involved E. M. Heath who had a judgment for $000 against D. D. Book for injuries alleged to have been received.
The report lists multiple appellate actions and rulings from various Texas courts. It notes affirmed, reversed, and remanded decisions involving entities such as J F. Dawson, Mal Turriia State Bank, Rio Grande Fire Insurance, George Herder, and several railroads. Motions to rehear were decided, with cases like Brownsville v Kinder and Gulf National Bank v Wilhelm noted. The document details procedural outcomes and upcoming submission dates for further review.
The parcel post window will stay open longer to handle heavy December mail. Windows remain open until 4 30 p m in the evening, with Christmas demand prompting extra clerks. By next week 35 more clerks may be added, and up to 50 additional staff projected through the season.
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