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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
12
The Christmas Cheer headquarters close after today’s distribution efforts. About 100 baskets, wood, and blankets remain to be delivered, with $1200 spent so far. Mrs. A W Houston and her committee praise volunteers and thanks from local businesses and papers, noting one letter of gratitude from a recipient.
A brief epistle of gratitude reflects on the lessons learned and prays for the recipient’s long years of usefulness and happiness, expressing confidence that happiness follows usefulness.
Frank Fissler once stable boy to the race horse Sysonby is found dead in his Sysonby New York hall room. He killed himself by cutting his throat. A wall picture of the racer and doggerel verses praising Sysonby are left beside his body.
The Lillie school of aviation awaits aircraft from St Louis with two hours’ air readiness once in San Antonio. Aeroplane shortages prompt impatience and tracers are sent to locate missing machines. AIrmen inspected Fort Sam Houston hangars and the maneuver field, confirming suitable conditions for operations. In Mobile Alabama, Wil Wheeler 18 John Barnes 21 and Elsie Barnes 23 are feared lost after a fishing launch departure. A Riverside Restaurant notice highlights meals at 25 cents.
Local notices detail the Kress inventory sale starting Friday at 1 PM with bargains is a focus. Also mentions Christmas Eve banquet for Western Telegraph Company in Texas and Arkansas, and various local business and civic notices including dances and meetings.
The plan to connect East Houston street with Starr street depends on council action. City Attorney Ryan will draft an ordinance for the next meeting, with costs shared two thirds by property owners and one third by the city. Subscriptions to the fund are urged to extend and possibly increase pledges to cover the two thirds.
An advertisement touts the Little Doctor jar of MacLaren's Mustard Cerate as a cures many cold related symptoms. It claims skin friendly application and lists Sommer-McElroy drug stores and other outlets in Cleveland, Ohio, with a free sample offer.
For the first time a wireless Christmas greeting was flashed from Mare Island navy yard to Washington. Captain Mayo, commandant, sent best wishes to the secretary of the navy and other navy and marine corps officers for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
During a Christmas night clash in East El Paso four men were shot and three stabbed. Two American soldiers Corporal Maii nowski and Private Leroy L. Johnston of Company BE Twenty second Infantry were seriously wounded. a Mexican also suffered a gunshot wound. The incident occurred amid fighting between U.S. troops and Mexican nationals.
In a compact retail notice the Union Meat Company urges shoppers to call two ninety-two for ham bacon lard and compound made at home. It argues the product quality justifies buying locally rather than meals sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha.
Clerks breathe easier after the Christmas rush as mail volume declines to normal. Registered packages from foreign countries appear. parcels and letters await distribution while the State Supreme Court blocks a municipal bond amendment. Notices and tax reminders appear amid routine post office activity.
Senator Clapp plans to extend the Senate campaign fund investigation to cover the 1912 presidential contest after Congress reconvenes. The probe now covers 1904 1908 and 1912 pre nominating conventions with possible expansion to include the recent fight. If allowed, the committee would review expense statements from all national campaign committees.
Mayor Charles E. Taylor of Little Rock announced a January 15 gathering for Arkansas legislators city attorneys and others interested in municipal improvements to discuss the proposed constitutional amendment and related questions.
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