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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1912

Page

8

Chamber to elect new secretary as amalgamated group moves in

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce seeks a replacement after John B. Carrington’s resignation. A 4:30 PM meeting will select from several experienced candidates. After March 1 the amalgamated organizations will share one remodeled building at Crockett and Losoya with dedicated offices and a large directors room.

Chamber of Commerce John B. Carrington Carrington Clarence A. Cotton Dubuque Iowa San Antonio Cotton Iowa City Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce Crockett and Losoya Streets Real Estate Exchange Jobbers and Manufacturers’ League Fiesta San Jacinto Association Publicity League The Exchange Credit Men

Decision in Brandt case expected Monday

New York report notes investigators and Bar Association leaders press for probe into actions surrounding Foulke E. Brandt. Justice Gerard's habeas writ deadline looms as district attorney Whitman reviews letters seized from Brandt’s room and Schiff associates claim improper seizures.

New York Foulke E. Brandt Mortimer L. Schiff Bar Association Young Brandt Gerard Brandt Howard Gans Schiff Whitman Howard S. Gans

Washington and Lee Men to Organize Meet in San Antonio

Texas alumni of Washington and Lee University plan a San Antonio gathering on February 22 at 11 AM at the St Anthony hotel. John L. Campbell will attend. the group expects many Texas graduates to enroll. An afternoon automobile tour and a banquet that night will follow the meeting.

Texas State Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia San Antonio Washington Albert Steves Jr St. Anthony John L. Campbell Association

Packard Proves Badger Fight’s Lively Edge at Opening

The Orpheum players led by Manager Packard showcased a so called badger fight at the Yellow taxi garage after a Plaza theater show. Lloyd Spencer directed the event with Claude Mills and others, emphasizing Packard’s role as impartial judge. The badger dominated the dog, while Packard paid for his education in the end.

Packard Orpheum San Antonio Lloyd Spencer Claude Mills Plaza Theater

Measles Epidemic Hits Atchison Orphan Home

An epidemic of measles sweeps Atchison Kansas with fifty children at the soldier's orphan home infected but there are no deaths reported.

Atchison, Kan

Sneed Trial Extends With Slain Captain’s Widow Testimony

Fort Worth Texas February 17 The third week of the John Beal Sneed murder trial ends with expectations of another week before the jury. State's rebuttal likely Monday as Mrs A G Boyce Sr widow testifies. Defense sur-rebuttal follows with two days for arguments and a disputed charge from Judge Swayne.

Fort Worth Tex John Beal Sneed A. G. Boyce A. G. Boyce Sr

Be Careful This Season in Selecting a New Suit

Advice on choosing seasonally appropriate suits stresses proper tailoring for lightweights to maintain shape and fit. It urges confidence in Lentz as a trusted tailor.

Lentz

Williams Edges Young In Ten Round Fury at Royal Club

In New York on February 17 Bob Williams defeated John Young after ten brisk rounds at the Royal Athletic Club. Williams used a straight left to cut Young, who weighed 228 pounds to Williams's 203, delivering a largely one sided affair as Young pressed forward.

New York Bob Williams John Young Royal Athletic Club Young Williams

Berg er and Howard Draw in Six Rounds

Billy Berger of Pittsburg and Jimmy Howard of Chicago fought six fast rounds ending in a draw. Howard attacked Berger’s face with straight left jabs while Berger targeted Howard’s stomach, wearing the challenger down in the final rounds after an earlier marked edge.

Pittsburg Billy Berger Jimmy Howard Chicago Howard Berger

Judge Terrell Ends Eastern Trip for Illness in Transit

Judge A W Terrell, who left Austin for an eastern visit hosted by George W Brackenridge of San Antonio, returned home due to illness. He spent most of his absence in an Atlanta hospital with neuralgia.

Austin Tex A. W. Terrell George W. Brackenridge San Antonio Judge Terrell Atlanta

Gibbons Defeats Howel in Six Round Bout

Philadelphia report says Willie Gibbons delivered a splendid fight to easily defeat Tommy Howel in their six round bout at the National Ath Anti Betting Law Sync. The Colombia, 8 C., line notes the event date as February 17.

Colombia 8. C

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