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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1911
Page
4
A. R. Carnes of Fort Worth told friends at the Meu fer hotel that North Texas will vote to end alcohol sales. He claims dry counties favor thePro by 60 to 40 and cites canvassing across 165 counties, with many wet counties leaning pro. He notes prohibitionists are canvassing everywhere and towns restrict Sunday sales.
City Commissioner Bartholomew is discussing with electrical machinery firms the purchase of a turbine engine for the water and light plant. The need has been known for some time but delayed awaiting the outcome of the current dam contract.
The charter of the Christian Wathen Lumber Company of San Antonio was filed in the Texas state department. Capital stock is $15,060. Incorporators are T. B. Wathen, Ed Christian Sr., and Ed A. Christian Tr.
Governor Colquitt will protest to Washington over Governor Carranza of Coahuila delaying two extradition requests for Mexicans wanted in Texas. He seeks reasons for the refusals and has placed the matter with the federal government for an explanation.
William Hamma a 40 year old brewery worker and German native was found with a bullet wound in the right temple at 228 Josephine street in San Antonio Tuesday night at 7 45. A 38 caliber pistol lay nearby and he died fifteen minutes before a doctor arrived. He left letters and messages for the coroner and belonged to Harmonia lodge Hermann Sons Eagles and Mutual Aid. Funeral will be at Riebe chapel with interment in Hermann Sons cemetery.
A local cafe in San Antonio markets “Our 50 Cent Dinners” offering good service and meals. Patrons are invited to try the daily or Sunday noon to midnight service at Elite Cafe.
At a well attended meeting of Luth er R. Hare Camp No 1 Spanish War Veterans Gen EB Le Stour geon reported the Fort Worth encampment was a success and urged a big San Antonio gathering for the next annual camp. He announced Lewis Maverick of San Antonio named judge advocate and Harry Barbee with C S Taylor named delegates at large for the Oklahoma City encampment. Dr Sara F Herdman osteopath listed Gibbs Btd residence N P 3055 blue.
Lieutenant Colonel Dallas J. Matthews of Houston, a governor's staff member and captain of Company A, Houston Light Guard, predicts a large turnout for the Texas National Guard encampment in Austin. He estimates the full strength of 25,600 officers and men will attend, noting the three month service rule only applies to joint maneuvers with regular troops.
Bishop Joseph Patrick Lynch was consecrated at Sacred Heart of Jesus cathedral in Dallas. Archbishop James H. Blenk of New Orleans presided, with many bishops and priests attending. Knights of Columbus escorted the bishop-elect. a banquet and reception followed at the Oriental hotel and cathedral grounds. The bishop's mother and his Benton Harbor, Michigan family were present.
The San Antonio branch of the American Railway Employer and Investors' Association organized at Eagles hall with 500 members. Officers elected include R. F. Peters as president and John Houston as vice president. The group aims to foster public railroad friendliness and plans public meetings with prominent speakers.
Ad extols Hall's Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Claims a one dollar bottle provides sixty days of treatment and seldom fails. Mentions testimonials and Dr. E W Hall of St. Louis with botanic preparations sold by druggists.
The investigation found Captain J. D. Faria fully responsible for the danger to passengers aboard the steamer Santa Rosa which foundered off the California coast last Friday. Faria refused to shift blame during a late interview.
The Red River to the Gulf highway pathfinders stayed in Waco overnight and left this morning for southern points. Professor R. J. Potts and team were greeted with interest everywhere. Local business groups hosted events and a meeting was held with addresses delivered.
Smoke and water from a fire in the Schiff building on Lee street caused heavy damage to offices of several city officials. The Alexander Shoe company and R N White gents' furnishings store suffered the heaviest losses with total damage running into the thousands, well insured.
The Lorimer investigation, paused and restructured, will resume in Washington. Marble and Healy search for new evidence while focusing on Hines and possible links to a $100,000 fund. The panel plans thorough cross examinations and may summon Illinois legislators connected to the case.
Chicago faces a water famine threat in several city sections due to an extended heat wave. Officials warn of reduced supply and urge conservation as July conditions persist.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions to ease teething in children. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and is claimed to be harmless. Be sure to ask for it and take no other wind remedy. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Advertisement for a barbecue event at St. Hedwig on Saturday July 5 invites all to attend with good speakers. Note credits Behles and Boelhauwe architects 228 West Commerce Street.
Ex Governor T M Campbell arrives in San Antonio to speak at the prohibition grounds Houston street and Avenue E expected largest campaign crowd yet. He argues the core issue is saloon versus no saloon warns organized labor and liquor interests may clash over prohibition policy.
The University of Texas announces tuition free co education with annual expenses of 8180 and a fall session opening on Wednesday September 27, 1913. It details College of Arts degrees in BA MA and PhD, Education with teacher certificates, Engineering civil electrical mining, Law three year LLB and bar candidate LLM, Summer School seven weeks, Extension division with correspondence courses, public discussion information division with libraries, and Lecture division offering faculty lectures.
The quote presents a veteran voice declaring continued resolve in ongoing battles beyond physical conflict. It emphasizes perseverance, moral purpose, and readiness to confront hardship without yielding to violence.
In Houston on July 12 AP reports that election of officers and meeting sites may be decided today as the sheriffs treasurers and tax collectors hold separate sessions with larger attendance. So far no major contests have emerged and most incumbents are expected to win again.
New York records a gradual relief from the heat wave with 13 deaths overnight and a ten day total of 270, surpassing prior records. Dr. Saunders notes the continuing medical concern as heat persists.
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