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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1912

Page

7

People Seek Help at Free Clinic Headquarters

A steady stream of poor residents visit the Free Clinic and Hospital association headquarters near the Plaza theater for medical aid. A Saturday visit revealed a distressed couple with a crying baby traveling 20 miles seeking care, feeling forced to rely on the clinic despite no services available that day.

Free Clinic and Hospital Association Plaza Theater Free Clinic Laredo Street Clinic

Three New State Banks Chartered in Texas

Three new state banks were chartered in Texas bringing the total to 71. Pecos Valley State Bank of Pecos in Reeves County leads with 110000 capital. Commercial Guaranty State Bank of San Augustine holds 25000. First State Bank of Lyford in Cameron County has 10000. Incorprators include local business figures in each community.

Austin Tex State Department J. G. Love Pecos John Will Cowan Kent J. L. Duncan Toyah Commercial Guaranty State Bank of San Augustine Felix A. Burris W. J. Garrett James J. Bewley J. W. Jennings W. L. Forbas First State Bank of

Suffrage Divides Women Club Convention at San Francisco

The General Federation of Women's Clubs debates woman suffrage at its San Francisco convention with two leading candidates for president issuing position statements. Proponents push for a floor vote. opponents warn it is a political issue outside the federation's educational remit.

San Francisco General Federation of Women's Clubs Conservation Federation Women of America New York Equal Suffrage League America Fannie W. Carpenter General Federation of Women’s Clubs Percy V. Pennybacker Moore Bureau of Information Mary S. Wood Portsmouth N. H Washington General Federation Department On Public Health Alameda County University of California

Fourth of July Celebration at West End Grounds

The West End Presbyterian grounds host a Fourth of July event by the Young Men's Four Square club and the Knights of King Arthur. A double track meet starts at 4 30 p m and a patriotic program follows at 8 p m with remarks by Rev R H Rogers and Rev Brooks I Dickey. Miss Addie Brumfield’s class serves refreshments.

West End Presbyterian Grounds Young Men’s Four Square Club Knights of King Arthur R. H. Rogers Arthur Wright Brooks I. Dickey Westminster Presbyterian Church Addie Brumfield

Loud Roads Boosters to Gather in Dilley

D E Colp secretary of the Highway division reports Cotulla supports the San Antonio Laredo highway project. A four to five car delegation will attend the July 11 meeting in Dilley to decide the method for building the road toward the Rio Grande and spur wider local backing along the line.

Cotulla San Antonio- Laredo D. E. Colp Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Good Roads Dilley Here Laredo Colp Rio Grande

The Lax-Fos Way Advertising Slogan

An advertisement touts Lax-Fos as a liver stomach kidney and bowel strengthener with a systemic tonic. It urges buying the first bottle on a money back plan and asks the druggist to supply the second bottle.

Texas fish industry forecast optimistic says Sterrett

Texas Game and Fish Commissioner W J Sterrett reports abundant catches due to recent storms. He notes about forty hatchery proposals statewide but no action until after primaries. He spent a day in Austin at headquarters and will return to coast to resume work. New clothing on credit plan aims to break records before July Fourth by Holge and Rarick Clothing Co. offering outfits for $15 with weekly or monthly payments. Riebe Undertaxings auto ambulance service advertises 221 Peale Com with phone 341 and White Horse Tavern features nightly music.

Austin Tex Texas Game and Fish W. J. Sterrett Holge & Rarick Clothing Co W. Houston San Antonio

Kaltever Boy Still In Critical Condition

Little William Curtis Kalteyer, son of chemist William Kalteyer, remains in critical condition after a Sunday automobile crash. His father reports improvement and hopes for recovery as the police court postpones E. J. Lamm’s reckless driving case to July 16 due to witnesses’ absence and the Kalteyer boy’s illness. Marfa stockman Joseph Bishop suffers a broken leg from a collision and remains at Physicians' and Surgeons Hospital awaiting further recovery. No driver identity has been found.

William Curtis Kalteyer William C. Kalteyer Kalteyer E. J. Lamm Buckley Joseph Bishop Stockman Marfa North Flores Street Physicians’ & Surgeons

Negro Educator Found Dead in Philadelphia

Rev. Rees Wilmer Perkins president of Leland University New Orleans and noted Baptist preacher writer and educator was found dead in Philadelphia during the night. Death attributed to heart disease.

Philadelphia Rees Wilmer Perkins Leland University New Orleans

Randell urges senate bid in Houston speech

Congress man Randell spoke here last night to a good-sized audience in support of his candidacy for the United States senate. He followed the same lines pursued elsewhere in the course of his remarks.

Randell Houston Tex United States Senate

Groves To Grand Jury In Houston Assault Case

A. C. Groves, assaulted in Chief Henry L. Ransom's office, was taken to the grand jury to recount events. Groves' brother was injured by a brick from a Mexican. Groves sought arrest. Ransom's resignation had been accepted, with Detective R. R. Smith serving as acting chief until a permanent appointment.

Houston Tex A. C. Groves Henry L. Ransom Grand Jury Groves Ransom Rice

Boundary Dispute Between Hunt and Rockwall Counties

A boundary dispute involving a ten mile by one mile tract pits Hunt county against Rockwall county. Judge J B Terrell seeks a ruling from the land commissioner after county surveyors failed to agree. The valuable land is about 75 dollars per acre and taxation concerns drive the case. Judge Sherrill represents Hunt. a Rockwall representative is expected. The piece notes Hunt county’s pro stance and the strong role of prohibition in the upcoming primary.

Austin Tex Hunt Rockwall J. 8 Terrell Greenville General Land Office Sherrill Hunt County Rockwall County Sherill

No Applicants Sought for San Antonio Motocycle Officers

San Antonio contemplates adding two motocycle policemen. Chief Newnam searches for two men capable of handling a motorcycle. Applicants must furnish and maintain their own motorcycle. Salary set at 385 dollars monthly, 15 more than foot patrolmen. Commissioned and subject to police regulations.

San Antonio Newnam

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Bears Castoria the Centaur Company New York City Ald Poteet The Odd Fellows Sons and Woodmen of the World Atascosa County Marcus W. Davis the Oddfellows Martin J. Arnold Organization Manuel Portugal A. Collman Main Ave Sterrett Riebe Peale Com White Horse ‘Tavern Express Reductions Eagle Lisle Dalkowitz Bros West Commerce and North Flores Sts Lamm Hunt and Union Paliulees Union Painless Dentists West Commerce Street
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