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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
13
The War Department warns state authorities against creating new infantry units until existing regiments are fully manned and equipped. It will fund cavalry and artillery expansions from federal militia maintenance funds to address the imbalance and reduce high infantry costs.
Residents of Treasure Hill Addition in Beacon Hill petition the city council to order the International and Great Northern railroad to install a street crossing at West Russell Place to improve fire department access. Alderman John Wickeland, fire and fire limits committee chair, has been alerted.
The proposition and its committee may begin an inquiry at once. Petitioners claim the new crossing would improve fire protection, reducing response times by several blocks for the fire department.
The sixth lecture in the citizens' committee of public instruction series will be delivered tonight at Travis Park Methodist church by Dr. Theodore Y. Hull. The talk titled Tuberculosis Its Prevalence and Its Prevention will use stereopticon views to show disease stages and stress caution to curb spread. admission is free. An unrelated note mentions a play Over Night in the New Orleans Item.
Bishop Thomas B. Neely of the Methodist Episcopal Church arrives in San Antonio en route to Mexico for about a month of visiting missions and schools. He will host a conference in Mexico City in roughly three weeks, reporting flourishing church affairs in the republic.
L. L. Ellisor of Oakdale Texas praises the sample bottle of Syrup Pepsin all O K. He reports rapid relief and plans to buy more to stay cured after trying the remedy in town.
Paris reports Miguel of Braganza loaned Manuel 20 million dollars from Anita Stewart, aiming to fund Manuel's rebellion and throne restoration. Dover meeting notes reconciliation between ex King Manuel and Dom Miguel, who offers full support to restore Manuel.
Washington February 2 report that non commissioned officers assigned as militia instructors receive the title sergeant instructors in a formal war department order. The designation applies to regular army personnel serving in training roles for militia forces.
New York Feb 2 further action in the taking of depositions in the International Paper company against the Lewiston Journal has been postponed by mutual agreement for twenty years.
A railroad worker writes that after taking a sample of neive Pepsin three months ago he bought a full bottle and was cured of a six year stomach trouble. He praises the remedy as the best he has tried and says he feels like a new man.
January's mean temperature in San Antonio dropped to 49 degrees the coldest since 1897. The month saw a high of 83 and a low of 18 with only .28 inch of precipitation and a notable 40 mile per hour north wind.
Announcement says the culminating congress will convene in New York City from April 19 to 24 with 3000 delegates. Denominations and interdenominational groups participate. sessions at Carnegie Hall and nearby churches. Speakers include Taft Bryce Bryan Mitchell Steiner Northern Washington and Jane Addams headlining the social evil talk.
At yesterday afternoon’s Real Estate exchange meeting, rules governing arbitration for the exclusive listing system were read and discussed but the adoption vote was postponed to the next gathering. Secretary Mackey said all materials for the system are on hand and will be distributed immediately. It is hoped the system will operate within ten days. Members also debated moving the exchange to be closer to the Chamber of Commerce, a plan met with general approval since amalgamation is now complete.
In San Francisco a nightly clash between American and Chinese youths ended with 15 year old James Kane shot dead. Wong Shee, a 23 year old Chinese storekeeper, was arrested and charged with the murder.
The Tribuna reproduces Taft's October 24 neutrality proclamation on the Italy Turkey war. It calls the message worthy of a great nation and says it defines international duties as a Magna Carta for mankind.
Secretary Charles Graap of the fire department holds several articles found at the firemen's ball at Station No. 2 on Travis Street. Items include hats a watch fob a gold heart locket set with a diamond gold cuff buttons and a double diamond shaped brooch.
Authoritative reports say Turkish brigades from Asiatic Turkey will reinforce Macedonia. About 5 000 troops of all arms from Anatolia are moving to Rodosto on the Sea of Marmora and will be sent to Macedonia within days. A year’s note mentions London theater advertising and printing outlays.
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