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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1912

Page

7

Money Flow From Business Men Boosts Chamber of Commerce

A two hour canvass shows business leaders pledging funds to create a federated Chamber of Commerce building fund. Twenty percent of contributions go to a trust for future construction, with a goal of 75 000 dollars per year for two years and a broad member drive expanding from 497 leading subscribers.

Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce T. L. Conroy I. W. Biggar Charles Graebner Harry L. Miller O. O. Woodman John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce

Fireman to Wed During San Antonio Firemen Ball

At the fifteenth annual Firemen's Relief Fund ball in Beethoven hall San Antonio on January 31 a popular firefighter will marry a local woman. The ceremony will occur after the grand march making the event a notable first of its kind for the city. Names of the couple remain secret until the ceremony.

Firemen’s Relief Fund Association of San Antonio Beethoven Hall

Groom to Wear Full Uniform at Quiet Ceremony

The wedding will feature the groom in full uniform, signaling a formal military or service-related ceremony. Details on bride, venue, and attendants are not provided in the readable text.

Hotel Arrivals List Mixed Cities and Travelers

A long list of guests arriving at Mission Park includes names from Dallas Fort Worth Houston and New York with origins ranging from Vancouver B C to Decatur Illinois and Portland Oregon. The fragment ends noting Mission Park as a descriptor for the facility.

L. W. Carlisle Charlies F. Carlisle Chicago R. KK. Mimt Laredo William A. Carrow Whittier Cal R. E. Allison New York T. E. Cloud Fort Worth Gunter R. S. Cramer G. M. Woodall Houston John M. Careey Dallas Edwin H. Datwiller Washington J. R. Forsythe Carrie M. Powers Decatur Bexar H. B. Williams St. Louis P. A. Valter Mack Kercheville Devine W. G. Lockwood L. C. Clancy Corpus Christi A. H. Davis R. Stratton Brackettville E. Mash D. B. McManus Thomaston O. W. Spring Auguson Tex. Savoy J. N. Shaper J. V. Bluntster Sabinal O. J. Copeland Rogers J. B. Rowan J. Ll. Pane J. N. Rump Fort Madison Iowa Mrs. T. O. Landrum Hallandale Miss J. C. Bayles Sheath Des Moines J. E. Hughes San Francisco

Auto Bicycle Collision Brings Minor Harm. Local Arrest

Sebastian Hernandez, about 14, riding at 315 North San Saba Street, collided with a car driven by Manson Petty on Military Plaza yesterday afternoon. Hernandez suffered a bruised left arm. Petty, identified as Negro, was arrested and fined $5 for reckless operation in police court today.

Sebastian Hernandez San Saba Street Manson Petty Negro Military Plaza Petty

D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema Promises Quick Relief

A Gibbs building druggist A. M. Fischer touts D. D. D. Cure for eczema with a 25 cent bottle proving relief. If the $1 bottle fails to work as claimed, customers pay nothing.

A. M. Fischer Gibbs Building

Mexico Trade Excursion Planned For March

E Claude Mills reports Mexico will welcome an American trade excursion next March. Three trains from San Antonio will carry business men to Mexico City via Laredo on March 14. Mills met President Madero and officials who pledged support for the trip amid calm conditions and strong funding.

Mexico United States E. Claude Mills International Club Mexico City Madero Republic Mills New York California San Antonio Laredo Europe Mr. Mills Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Mines Zapata

Aged Cornell President Emeritus Visits City

Dr. W. F. King eighty years old, president emeritus of Cornell University, is in the city for a brief visit en route to California. He stays at the Gunter and is shown the city by Dr. M. C. Wilcox, focusing on missions and the Alamo during his sightseeing. Pay your poll tax.

W. F. King Cornell University California

Senate and House Hear Tariff Revision and Philippine Inquiry

In session at 2 p m the Senate and at noon the House reported the iron and steel tariff revision bill from the ways and means committee. The Cox of Ohio resolution asking the president to report on the entire Philippine occupation was passed. The foreign affairs committee opened hearings on the Rainey resolution to probe the Panama Revolution.

Senate House Ways and Means Committee Representative Cox Ohio Foreign Affairs Committee Rainey

Daylight Burglary Report At 606 Camden Street

A burglar entered the home of J. F. Garland at 606 Camden street about 1 30 this afternoon and was seen fleeing. Police are investigating the daylight break in and assessing losses. Garland reported valuables missing and described a masked intruder seen fleeing south on Camden Street.

J. F. Garland Camden Street

Mrs. Joseph Drexel Dies in Philadelphia

Mrs. Joseph Drexel, widow of Joseph Drexel and mother of Mrs. Harry Lehr of Baltimore, dies at her Philadelphia town residence. A social figure in several cities, she was part of the Drexel fortune’s founding family.

Associated Press Philadelphia Joseph Drexel Harry Lehr Baltimore Drexel Fortune

Danderine Promises Soft Lustrous Hair After Cleanse

Danderine hair treatment claims immediate softness and fullness with reduced dandruff and itching. A 25 cent bottle is advertised with promises of new hair growth and enhanced shine after repeated use.

Knowlton

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Men’s Department College Success Monarch Texas Children’s Dept South Wellington McCallum Alamo Plaza Laird, Schober Wickert & Gardiner Laird Schober Amalgamated Chamber A. B. Stephens L. J. Hart H. C. King W. L. Stiles J. H. Compton R. H. Wester R. A. Richey H. J. Hayes L. B. Clegg J. H. Savage T. N. Smith W. M. Morgan Newton, Weller & Wagner Co West Commerce Street Mission Park Cornell College Congress East Son Danderine
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