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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1911

Page

20

Friendly suit seeks judgment validating warrants on San Antonio paving

George L. Bihl sues City of San Antonio in county court for civil cases asking that warrants totaling 891.80 issued for street department salaries be held valid, a lien placed on city taxes, and a mandamus ordering payment. The case, filed by Mayor Callaghan's counsel, targets warrants issued in 1911 and alleges council refusal to appropriate funds.

George L. Bihl Zarramora San Antonio Valia C. A. Davies Callaghan Bryan Callaghan F. W. Church

Giles Sees Revival Trend In Mexico After Trip

San Antonio businessman Madero-Alfred Giles praises the Mexican transition under the Madero government. He notes rising metal values and idle mines reopening, predicting a strong business revival as former Diaz supporters show loyalty.

Giles Madero Alfred Giles Mexico Diaz

Christmas notices and holiday travel updates in Bexar area

Uptown railroad ticket offices will close on Christmas day and agents will be out of the city with relatives. G F Bynum to attend a Brownwood family reunion with his wife. ten day want ads begin tomorrow at half a cent a word. Deputy sheriffs receive $5 Christmas money from Sheriff Tobin.

G. F. Bynum International & Great Northern Brownwood Bynum Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana

Christmas warrants drawn after authorization by county commissioners

Warrant payments were issued in advance for December salaries as authorized by the county commissioners, with purchases or expenses tied to Christmas.

Dr J H Rice Dentist San Antonio Ad

Dr J H Rice dentist listed with pyorrhea and oral prophylaxis ae 613 Gibbs Building San Antonio Texas Humane Officer Geo L Mee Cauley offices 324 Hicks Building old phone 71 night and Sundays old phone 4726

Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building HE. M. Collins J. H. Rice Gibbs Building San Antonio Texas Geo L. Mée Cauley Hicks “Bldg

Divorces Filed in District Courts This Morning

Three divorce suits were filed in the district courts this morning, namely Julian Lara versus A M De Lara, A Martinez versus P R De Martinez, and James McGee versus Maggie N McGee. The rest of the text lists social events and local business ads.

Julian Lara A. M. de ‘Lara A. Martinez P. R. de Martinez James McGee Maggie N. McGee

Jury Deadlocked in Smith Johnson vs IOT Knights Case

A jury could not reach a verdict in the case of Smith Johnson against the International Order of Twelve and Knights and Daughters of Tabor. Judge Arthur W. discharged the panel after a failed attempt to reach a verdict.

Smith Johnson International Order of Twelve and Knights and Daughters of Tabor Arthur W

Seeligson Johnson Sues Over Alleged Saber Injury During Initiation

Seeligson Johnson sues claiming injuries from a saber during an initiation into a negro organization. The suit alleges harm occurred during the ceremony and seeks redress for damages.

Seeligson Johnson Tripp

Food Up to Standard Inspectors Report Little Condemned

City health board hears weekly reports on supplies arriving for holiday use. Theodore Anderson reports 26 carloads of fruits and vegetables in excellent condition with no condemnations. C Max Uhi notes fish and oysters largely sound with few oysters condemned. Inspectors Herper and Cassiano log 223 steers, 270 calves, 34 goats, 183 hogs for the city meat market.

San Antonio Theodore Anderson City Fruit and Vegetable Health Board Mueller C. Max Uhi Herper and Cassiano

Deputy Out Runs His Fleeing Prisoner

A man accused of stealing a bicycle belonging to W. W. Nicholson from 02 Lakeview Avenue was caught after a rapid chase by Henry Rogers, a Potchernick Sporting Goods store manager with a deputy sheriff commission. The suspect, entering the store with the bike for sale at five dollars, fled as they headed to the city hall, but Rogers recaptured him near Navarro Street. Bicycle thefts have surged in recent weeks.

W. W. Nicholson Lakeview Avenue Henry Rogers Commerce Street Potchernick Sporting Goods Company Rogers City Hall Main Plaza Market Street Navarro Street

Stolen Items Reported Missing Owners Sought

Several items are known to have been stolen but the owners have not been located. Police ask for information to identify and recover the property.

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