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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
16
A large Illinois delegation attended the unveiling of an Illinois soldiers memorial at the National cemetery. Governor Deneen and Capt. J J Ryan spoke as the monument costing about 10000 dollars was accepted for the government. The San Antonio school board discussed buying a 1000 dollar automobile after a member’s home burned during the meeting.
A circular fire escape plan for the High school was proposed but not adopted due to unresolved third floor disposition. A girls side escape was considered and a board committee will inspect a similar escape at the Southwestern Insane asylum. The board adopted a rule allowing salary flex to hire top teachers. Payroll for December was approved ensuring Christmas payment. Fire damaged Charles Florian’s home but caused only minor damage. Governor Mann refused to greet William Bryan, citing etiquette.
Judge J O Terrell announces that James D Walthall former attorney general will join the Terrell firm after leaving Austin. The move follows Walthall declining another offer to stay in his former home and join the San Antonio practice. The ad at Gimbel Delicatessen advertises quick lunches and moderate prices.
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