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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1912
Page
3
After the holidays Dr. Q B Lee city bacteriologist in charge of the pure milk drive will restart investigations to improve county milk supply. Rain and holidays delayed work but next week will see in person visits to dairies to ensure sanitation and cooperation with regulations.
In Winchester Kentucky five men charged with the assassination of Edward Callahan former Breathitt county chief will stand trial separately when their cases are called today. Callahan was killed at Crockett’s store last May. Prosecution notes indicate two months may be needed to try those accused of complicity. The scene is crowded with Smith Deaton and Call clan supporters from Breathitt county. Mrs. Lillian is a leading figure for the prosecution.
A dogged promoter extols Aransas Pass, San Jose, Seadrift and Harbor City as winners in land schemes promising big gains. He touts train rides to Ingleside, urges investors to park a sum for old age, and cites past town growth and land sales as proof of potential returns. Local social notices follow with club events and gatherings.
A 17 ounce baby girl was born in the city hospital in Aurora Newfoundland tonight. The newborn is described as perfectly formed and strong. The mother is Mrs Eva Roots of Aurora.
Small fires reported at 7 this morning in a frame building in the LL&G N railroad yards. Loss about 300 dollars. The car cleaners' shanty stored brushes oils and paint. Origin not known. A Maverick Clarke Printing plant blaze on Soledad street was caused by an overheated stove but extinguished with no damage. Electric wire sparked a fire damaging a saloon sign and roof at Santa Rosa avenue and Buena Vista street. Building owned by C Villemann.
Obituary items report Mabel Isabel McGloin age 34 dying at 745 West Houston Street and funeral plans to send the body to San Patricio. Other notices include Joseph Piears age 30 from carbolic acid poisoning with funeral at 516 Macon Street and burial at city cemetery No. 7, plus Henry Franklin Nordhaus 56 died in Deming New Mexico and Mrs Mary A Barker 37 died in a local hospital with service at 335 East Crockett Street and St Mary’s Cemetery.
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