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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1911
Page
2
The city may oil all streets at $111,300 over budget to eliminate dust and mud, reduce sickness and deaths, and save about $1.5 million yearly. Trials show thick coal oil in asphalt-like mix prevents water damage, requires minimal maintenance, and lasts months with three initial applications per year.
The county clerk’s office is flooded with permit applications as clerks fill forms for licenses. About 875 licenses are in force with state- comptroller decisions pending. Judge Shook will issue county licenses unless contests arise.
The July crop report from the agriculture department shows declines in oat and wheat conditions. Corn acreage stands at 115,939,000 acres with a 25.5 bushel yield per acre. oats yield 23.2 bushels per acre.
Corporation Judge Buckley ordered Pearl Johnson and Clara Ash, jailed for vagrancy, to move from near Government Hill to the restricted district within two days or face a $200 fine and costs. He warned that future violators will receive heavy sentences and police are to actively seize violators.
Harry N. Atwood and Charley Hamilton began their flight toward Washington from Atlantic City at 4 50 a m aboard a repaired Hamilton biplane. They planned Baltimore as their first stop but weather forced a descent at Stemmer's Run.
Gilbert Burns suffered critical injuries after an automobile overturned Sunday evening at New Braunfels Avenue and Starr Street. Passengers Robert Negley Lawrence Walker and B W Jackson were hurt. Burns, driving at speed, was pulled from the wreck unconscious and transported by Shelley-Loring ambulance to Santa Rosa hospital. Dr H L Leap reported a deep thigh puncture and multiple bruises but said Burns is improving and may recover. The car belonged to Burton and Danforth and was on a test run.
Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Mullins of Fort Worth registered at the Menger and plan a summer Tarpon trip. W. J. Kerwin of Wichita Falls and Grover Connell of Galveston also checked in, with Texarkana party members en route to Oakshore for a Southland Guards convention. Mrs. Kroeger and Mrs. Carnal returned from Port Aransas where Mrs. Kroeger caught a five foot six inch silver king tarpon.
President Hall P Street of San Antonio outlines eight recommendations for uniform assessment laws curb on street robbers and better member outreach as Texas State Realty association convenes in Temple with delegates from Houston and Fort Worth. A social program and an interurban trip are planned for tonight.
The San Antonio delegation to the first annual Texas State Realty association convention in Temple departed last night in a Fowler Bros private car. Thirteen delegates traveled including Hall P. Street president H E Dickinson and H C King. They will remain in Temple today and tomorrow as the convention sessions proceed and return to San Antonio at 7 30 o clock Wednesday morning.
A self styled scientist Professor Samuels faces legal scrutiny for practicing without a license amid dramatic testimonials. Mothers describe their children’s dramatic recoveries from spinal and eye illnesses. cataracts and paralysis allegedly cured after seven months of treatment delivered via the eyes. Public notices promote the treatment’s availability through druggists at discounted prices with a free 48 page booklet.
Alderman Wickeland to introduce a July 17 amendment to the May 31 ordinance banning music in front of city motion picture theaters. The change seeks regulation to avoid disturbing passersby, addressing complaints that lattice fronts and visible bands disturb business and street traffic.
Addie Lindsey of Boise City Idaho returns to Texas after thirty two years away. He left Robertsonville as a youth and built wealth in Idaho. Lindsey traces family to his sister Mrs J W Conger in Bay City and finds another sister Mrs Jane May in Moody. He visited both after selling Idaho interests and traveling in search of relatives.
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