This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
11
Estimated county voting strength for 1912 is about 16 529 for the county and 17 750 for the city, both down from 1911 figures. Officials warn figures may shift with final counts as poll tax payments and exemptions are tallied, with unofficial totals showing 17 078 for the county and 12 300 for the city.
The county tax collector estimates total poll taxes paid in Gonzales county at 3500 a slight rise from last year. In 1912 430 poll taxes were paid and in 1911 399.
Texarkana reports Bowie county poll taxes totaling 4680, up 900 from last year. Texarkana county figures show 1397 in Texarkana and Bee County receipts estimated at 1425 in Beeville.
Webb county poll tax returns show 2422 registered voters versus 2042 for 1910 in Laredo. The figures indicate growth in voter participation and registration.
The Associated Press reports McLennan county poll taxes paid, including exemptions, total 10 691 with the city at 5 127, slightly ahead of last year. In Travis county, poll taxes and exemptions totaled 8 292 at midnight, up from 7 865 the previous year.
Dr. Littrell and Dr. Stone of Osteopathy and Kiro-Practic are noted along with the Third floor Convoy Building, Riebe Undertaking Co. auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce. Phone 341.
The Mills Engraving team defeated Investors in a close seven up match on the Grand alleys. Doc Emerson bowled the deciding frame for Mills, winning by five pins as Harry Mills posted the high game with 95. New recruit Eddie Hayes aided Mills while McKevitt led Investors with 91 and the best evening average of 83. Captain Badour also bowled well before a late misfortune. The result opens the new year with Mills ahead in a season filled with sharp competition.
In a high school game, Stevenson Bee and Waterhouse excel as Littlefield Center-Left Forward and Brown Right Guard anchor the offense. Waits Peters at center-left guard supports attack and defense amid a tight matchup.
A. B. Prioleau, a South Carolina Black man, appeared before a House elections committee to contest the seat of Democrat George S. Legare. He argued affidavits show he was elected, though prior Prioleau challenges were ruled out.
Ogden Utah February 1 Public boxing and sparring exhibitions of every kind were prohibited by an ordinance the commissioners adopted last night The report notes an unrelated item about New Zealand dairy farming driven by milking machines and the shift in prosperity toward cattle and sheep.
Palestine Tex Feb 1 Floyd Morris was today appointed district clerk of Anderson county to succeed John R Moore who resigned before taking office.
An old advertisement promotes MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets as a quick remedy for indigestion and gas. It claims two tablets prevent fermentation and sourness, aid digestion after heavy meals, and promises relief with regular use. The copy emphasizes travel use and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.