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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1924

Page

2

Texas Returns Show Marrs Leading in Statewide Vote

The canvassing board tallies Texas general election votes with Marrs at 598,186 for governor defeating FE Tilsley at 17,385. Other state offices list results for railroad commissioner Clarence E. Gilmore, judge races, and U.S. senator Morris Sheppard at 577,351 against T M Kennerdy 98,081. A few counties report scattered single votes for minor candidates.

Atstetendent Marre Anlother Section Marrs FE. Tilsley Tol- Tow Clarence E. Gilmore Railroad Commission J. Allen MM Rean Lon A. Smith J. B. Cloonum C. H.terrell J. 3 Hartland Dan Moody Stromer G. N. Harrison J. H. Terrell Jess A. Chese W. Gregory Hatcher J. S. Peter C. M. Cureton C.O. Barr Lattimore Associate Justice Court Criminal Appeals Fred von Rosenberg J. T. Robison Land Attive Frank G. Oguora George B Terrell Agriculture Henry Barlow Jr Republi Owsley United States Morris Sheppard T. M. Kennerdy Alvin Owsley Tarrant County Joseph Weldon Bailey Williamson County C. ¥. Terrell Camp County Splawn

Musical program to precede church service

Epworth League of Trinity Methodist Church will present a musical program at 4 0 6 Sunday afternoon before the regular fellowship lunch and vesper service. A pageant will be performed in the principal event. Enlisted Men's Bible and Prayer League holds weekly luncheon and Bible study at 7 pm Tuesday at the Army ad. The sermon will focus on The Fruits of Suffering.

Epworth League Trinity Methodist Church Ary XM. C A L. G Williamson Associa In

Fray Big Day for EIAR Orphans in San Antonio

Festive Christmas party at the Gunter Hotel ballroom hosted by the Kiwanis Club for about 300 EIAR orphans. Santa Claus arrives with gifts as older girls thank organizers and all depart in big company cars. Governor race canvassing and presidential elector tallying continued by the canvassing board.

San Antonio Gunter Hotel Santa Claus Siwanis Club Charles Leach E. H. Ri- Ser San Antonio Public Service Company Sant Claus Pont W. Lisle Wolling Kiwanis Cib

Fire Devastates Sheds At Fort Sam Houston

Early Friday a fire destroyed two hay sheds at Fort Sam Houston blowing flames toward the Fifteenth Field Artillery stables as a north wind drove the blaze. Officers and Battery 4, Fifteenth Field Artillery, led efforts with additional squads from the department extinguishing remaining embers and small fires around the scene.

Fort Sam Houston Fifteenth Field Artillery Pere Sam Bousson Fire Department Fifteenth Field Ore Department

Fire destroys state greenhouse plants in Austin blaze

Dec 19. Fire at the state greenhouse in Austin damages vast plant stock intended for Ma Ferguson's inaugural ball and ceremonies. Many plants including tube roses geraniums sweet peas and ferns perish while salvage efforts attempt to save what remains before more damage from cold and heat.

Austin Ma. Ferguson State Green House Green House

Fire destroys shed and hay at Artillery Avenue corner

A blaze burned a shed at the northeast corner of Ninth Street and Artillery Avenue housing about 80 tons of hay valued per ton at 14 dollars. The shed and hay were total losses. valuable animals and equipment in nearby stables were in danger before firefighters controlled the blaze. Origin unknown.

Ninth Street Artillery Avenue

President Coolidge Hails Julius Kahn in Death Note

President Coolidge sent condolences to Mrs Julius Kahn praising her husband Julius Kahn for his wartime and public service. A House military committee resolution lauded his efforts for the nation and his patriotism and devotion. An advertisement notes a druggist selling fireworks and noise makers at Military Plaza.

Washington, D. C President Coolidge Julius Bahn George Keene Druggisi Military Plaza

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Marrs Leade Texas Tom Sullivan Austin County Will C. Edwards Collin County John L. Andrews Grayson Country Ed W. B. Ward Lee County Dr. Walter 3 Fray EIAR Simon Bilt Casey Vullman K &M Rosteh Black Arch Oxfords Thomson-Crooker Peenecas Anne E. Houston St Lauds Julius Kar Wolff Marx Boston
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