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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1912

Page

3

Bicyclist Injured in Dark Auto Crash. Lamm Arrested

Curtis Kalteyer Jr. nine and Joseph Bishop hit by a speeding auto on Blum and North Flores streets. Kalteyer faces brain injury. Bishop's leg bones broken. E J Lamm, driver, bonds posted in court. he claims he could not stop as the boy veered left into the car. Bishop aided by bystanders. investigation continues.

Curtis Kalteyer Jr W. C. Kalteyer Alamo Street Red Joseph Bishop Marfa Tex Bishop Yn Beer Boy Kalteyer E. J. Lamm Blum Street Joseph's Street Alamo Mey Lamm Bishop North Flores Street Thig J. Lamm Little Kalteyer Buckley Reckcar Mr. Weynand Menger

Speeding Cars to Pay Judge Buckleys Court

Judge Buckley expresses intent to impose maximum fines for speeding to curb dangerous driving. Police to aid enforcement as testimony cites excessive speeds and accidents. Recovery of Joe Gran following a late Saturday assault is noted.

Buckley L. W. Winters Anfines Hessist Atiow Joe Gran Spital

Ransom Resigns as Police Chief. Grand Jury Probes Assault

In Houston on July 1 former Ranger Henry L. Ransom resigns as chief of police. The grand jury begins an inquiry into Ransom's alleged assault on A. Groves, a union leader, after a dispute at the police station. Groves is reported in serious condition. Mayor Rice will keep Ransom as a special officer under his orders.

Houston Tex Henry L. Ransom Rice Ransom A. Groves Grove Groves

Lay Off at U. S. Ship Yard in Charles Town

About 1500 of 2000 workers at the Charles Town Navy Yard are laid off today due to Congress not funding salaries. Only essential staff remain, including police, firemen, and clerks, with customs workers also affected.

Boston Charlestown Navy Yard Congress

Memorial Service for Mrs. E. C. Watson at First Presbyterian

A memorial morning service at First Presbyterian honored Mrs. E. C. Watson who died last Wednesday. Reverend Arthur Jones led a simple service with a memorial musical note. Mrs. Watson, prominent in San Antonio music circles, sang in the Temple Beth-El quartet.

First Presbyterian Church E. C. Watson Arthur Jones

Bullitt Named Solicitor General Nomination Senate

President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of William Marshall Bullitt of Louisville to be solicitor general of the United States, succeeding Frederick K. Leshmann who resigned. Other nominations include Homer M. Boardman as United States attorney for the western district of Oklahoma and Marcus B. Baker Jr. as postmaster at Savannah Georgia.

Washington Taft Senate William Marshall Bullitt Louisville United States Frederick K. Leshmann St. Louis Homer M. Boardman Western District of Oklahoma Marcus 8. Baker Jr Savannah

Colonel Waltz to Command Camp at Alexandria

Advices to the adjutant general indicate Col. Millard F. Waltz of the Nineteenth Infantry U S A will command the August camp of instruction at Alexandria Louisiana. Regular troops expected include the third battalion of the Fourth Infantry from Fort Logan H Roots near Little Rock with organized militia travel time noted.

Waltz Austin Tex Adjutant General's Department Millard F. Waltz Nineteenth Infantry Alexandria Batalion Fourth Infantry Fort Logan H

Grand Jury to Hear Waldrop Case Delayed

The Waldrop murder case against Henry T. Waldrop for the Sperry ranch killings near Sherman is postponed to the next grand jury session after a consultation with Assistant County Attorney Ben Ford Gafford Judge Campbell. Original $1000 bond remains.

Sherman Tex Henry T. Waldrop L. W. Sharp Walter Sharp Georgia Sharp Sperry Ranch County J. R. Campbell Ben F. Gafford

Lipscomb Objects to Budget Overreach and Legalities

Alderman Lipscomb challenges Alderman Mauermann's budget statement saying the ordinance goes beyond a mere estimate and actually appropriates funds. He argues eight votes are needed for specific appropriations and warns the seat-form budget would surrender details on street improvements and spending to a smaller group.

Joel A. Lipscomb Ben Mauermann Alderman Lipscomb Mauermann

German aviator Benno Koenig dies from crash injuries

Altona Prussia July 1 German aviator Benno Koenig died today from injuries suffered yesterday during a violent landing in a clump of bushes. He was part of a 450 mile northwestern aviation circuit resumed here after a June 2 postponement caused by the deaths of Albert Buechstaetter and his passenger Lieutenant Stille.

Altona Prussia Benno Koenig Albert Buechstaetter Stille

Detective Stowe Fined for Altercation in City Court

Detective Joe Stowe pleaded guilty to assault and battery after an altercation with attorney Selig Deutschmann sparked by a Bugle campaign article. A $5 fine was imposed as Deutschmann, who was bruised, did not appear.

Joe Stowe Selig Deutschmann The Bugle Buckley Deutschmann Stowe Callaghan C. O. Doll Mr. Deutschmann

Negro Soldier Attacks Woman Leads to Fort Lawton Lockup

In Seattle on Saturday night a white woman, Mrs. Fr Pratt, says a negro soldier from the Twenty-fifth Infantry drew a razor during an attack in front of her home on Twenty first Avenue West. She wrested the weapon, claiming the blade cut the soldier’s hand as she fled. All four companies at Fort Lawton are confined to quarters while authorities identify the assailant. Mrs. Pratt and a patrolman visited the fort to search again.

Seattle Wash Twenty-fifth Infantry Brownsville Fort Lawton Fr. Pratt Twenty-first Avenues West

Martin T. Forrest Dies at 56 in Houston Heights

Martin T. Forrest veteran secretary of the Texas Police Chiefs and Marshals association died at his home in Houston Heights yesterday afternoon. He was 56 years old.

Martin T. Forrest Houston Tex Texas Police Chiefs and Marshals’ Association Houston Heights

Prominent Local Man Dies in Ship Channel Skiff Capsize

Killough a 23 year old city leader drowned when a skiff with him and others capsized in the ship channel yesterday afternoon.

Houston Tex Martin T. Killough

Higgins Company Triumphs at Kerrville Game

The Higgins Company team from San Antonio defeated Kerrville 9 to 4 yesterday in the City league. Barrett starred with the hit and Michaels held the mound as the winning pitcher.

Higgins Company San Antonio Kerrville Barrett Michaels

Hebrew Institute Plans Vacation Hebrew School

The Hebrew Institute will conduct a Hebrew school during vacation at the public school on South Flores and Guilbeau streets. Instruction will cover Hebrew and Bible history. Hours are 9:30 to 12 and 1:30 to 3:30. L. N. Lee, Sec.

Hebrew Institute Ea Hebrew School South Fiores and Guilbeau Streets L. N. Lee

Have the light follow you on your vacation

A compact travel note urges readers to keep a guiding light with them during trips. The piece promotes safe, mindful exploration and suggests practical tips for enjoying destinations while staying aware and prepared.

Hotel Arrivals List Dense With City Names

A long hotel arrivals roster shows guests from cities across Texas and beyond including Mexico, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Austin, Waco, San Francisco, and Corpus Christi among others. Names include H. C. Dinkins, C. A. Vedder, J. L. Green, J. C. Smith, W. B. Wiley, Paul Meyer, Karl Marx, R. Shelton, Julia Shultz, and many more.

Austin H. M. Foster Waco Karl Marx New York H. Lyhand Weep D. K. Bell Texarkana EB. D. Clemans Mico 1. Footwill Crockett R. M. Nail Yoakum J. E. Fisher Luling R. Edema Corsicana Richard Haynauber Val Verde F. N. Whittaker Monterey

Obituary notices for Kempf and Snell

Theresa Kempf aged 81 died last night at her niece’s home on 207 Martin Street after a long Alsace origin and 60 years in the city. Lena Snell 46 died this morning at 519 Garden Street after a prolonged illness, survived by two daughters Helen and Jessie. funeral at 5 pm tomorrow at Riebe Parlors with Rev. Philip Cook officiating. Interments in Cemetery No. 4 and Odd Fellows Cemetery respectively.

New Braunfels Public Schools Hold Commencement Night

The commencement exercises were held at the opera house in New Braunfels on Saturday night with large attendance. The ceremony closed with a dance enjoyed by younger participants.

New Braunfels Tex Opera House

San Antonio River Drought Spars City Officials

The San Antonio river has fallen to low levels sparking health concerns as green scum appears. Alderman Charles Fincham, head of the river and ditches committee, says no improvement plan will be recommended, noting a $200 pump operation would keep the stream flowing at no cost but remains sidelined by the finance committee.

San Antonio Charles Fincham Fincham Finance Committee

Cunningham Osteopath at 449 Moore Ridge

Ne ds Cunningham lists osteopath services with phone contact 984 and one ring noted in the entry.

Ds. Cunningham Moore Ridg

American is winner in Olympic pistol event

A. P. Lane representing the United States won the 50 meter revolver event with a score of 499 out of 600 in 60 shots. The highest possible score was 600.

Stockholm A. P. Lane United States

Drowned While Bathing Near Springlake

Texarkana Tex July 1 Edward Hanley 23 drowned in Springlake while bathing with four companions today.

Texarkana Tex Edward Hanley Springlake

Severe storm shocks Paris resident in Lamar County

A severe electric storm in Lamar County struck Paris, Tex. last night. Mrs. W. A. Basus was shocked and remains in serious condition.

Lamar County Paris Tex W. A. Basus

Saxo Salve Heals Infant Eczema Say Lebanon Family

A Lebanon Indiana mother reports severe infant eczema on her baby's hands improving after using Saxo Salve. She says weeks of treatment and bandaging gave way to clear skin with one and a half tubes. The testimonial also promises a money back guarantee if it fails.

Mort Stephenson Lebanon Ind A. M. Fischer Rugvigt San Antonio

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