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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1912

Page

7

Earl Grey Given The Freedom Of London

Earl Grey former Canada governor general was awarded the freedom of the city of London in a ceremony marked by historic observances. He is the third family member to receive this honor, following his distinguished predecessors and grandfather. The report also notes strong San Antonio hotel business amid land openings and a new railroad drawing homeseekers and investors to Southwest Texas, with hotels often at or beyond capacity as applicants are turned away.

Associated Press London Earl Grey Canada City of Earl’srandfather Great Britain

San Antonio Hotels Report Record Visitor Crowds

A newspaper note asserts hotel business volume in San Antonio reflects community prosperity and that a high peak has been reached in this barometer of local tourism. The report emphasizes rising lodging demand and bustling hotel activity as a sign of economic vigor.

San

Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement from Georgia Customer

J. T. Shelnut of Bremen Georgia praises Foley Kidney Pills for consistent relief from kidney and bladder trouble after trying many brands. Edwards King Drug Co. presents the testimonial stating the pills provide greater satisfaction and benefit.

Foley J. T. Shelnut Bremen Edwards King Drug Co Edwards-King Drug Co

Statement on fire protection at Terminal Storage warehouse

The Associated Press reports that claims automatic sprinklers and modern fire protection did not save part of the Terminal Storage warehouse gutted January 17 are misleading. It notes there were no automatic sprinklers in the burned section.

Associated Press New York

Potter bid wins San Antonio water audit contract

The San Antonio council awarded the $12,000 contract to Alexander Potter for examining the water supply, books, and properties, rejecting lower bids from Marwick Mitchell Peat for $9,500 and Bartlett Ranney for $10,400 amid fierce council debate and mayoral rulings. Others bids from Audit & Bond, Corporation Audit, and Robinson Masquetette were not chosen.

San Antonio Bartlett & Ranney Audit & Bond Company St. Louis Corporation Audit Company of Dallas Robinson & Masquetette New Orleans Callaghan Lipscomb, Boynton and Fincham Mauermann Potter Lambert Finance Committee Boynton Lipscomb and Fincham Alderman Fincham Fincham Steves Alderman Menger

Mayor blocks appeal as council debates hearing firms

The mayor refuses an appeal from Alderman Boynton, cites rule 27, and dismisses the appeal. Alderman Lipscomb seeks to suspend the rules to hear firm representatives, but the motion fails 5 to 7 with Lucas and Menger joining the insurgents. The hearing of firms is allowed to proceed.

Boynton Fincham Lipscomb Menger Lucas

Mayor Opens Public Hearing On Potter Water Works Proposal

The San Antonio council held a hearing on the finance committee’s report endorsing Mr Potter’s proposal to audit the Water Supply company. Alderman Boynton sought postponement to verify bidders. Potter to begin work within ten days and finish by June 1. The council approved Potter 7 to 5.

Finance Committee Potter Boynton Alderman Boynton Engineering News City of San Antonio City Council

Pioneer Dick Vivian Dies at Jameson Home

Sherman Tex January 23 Dick Vivian a wealthy Grayson County pioneer collapsed and died at his Jameson residence last night from a stroke the report states Vivian aged man of note in the community leaves a sizable estate and connections to local families.

Associated Press Sherman Tex Dick Vivian Grayson County Jameson

J. R. Cunningham Osteopath at 449 Mo Ride

J R Cunningham operates as an osteopath listing the address 449 Missouri Ride and an old phone number 984. The item presents a brief professional notice with contact details.

J. R. Cunningham

Straws Decide Operation for Two Children. One Dies

In Denver, Leroy and Ethel Lee, aged 5 and 6, drew straws to determine who would receive an adenoid removal operation first. The boy lost, underwent anesthesia, and died within twenty minutes. the girl was not operated. The tragedy underscores medical risks and prompts caution.

Associated Denver Col Leroy Ethel Lee

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service located at 221 E Commerce Street with phone number 341 for rapid medical transport.

Riebe Undertaking Co

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