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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1915

Page

8

Patterson seeks intervention in San Antonio railway case

Insurance and bank commissioner Patterson plans to intervene in a receiver case involving Merchanta and Hooker Pire Une writers of Bem Antonio. He will move to intervene and argue the Thirty fourth Legislature's law regulating railroad companies is unconstitutional, though the attorney general's ruling disagrees.

Austin Dedh Patterson San al- Yonlo Proventigs Hooker Pire Bem Antonio Rectivocal Patterson Holt Tarinroeed Company Attorney General's Department

Mexican man dies after freight train collision near city crossings

Pedro Montelonge, 45, of Alsion near the gun creek, died at city hospital from injuries after being struck by a freight train at the Southern Pacific and L and G rail crossings south of town. He suffered severe injuries, with both legs severed above the knees. The body to be buried at San Fernando cemetery.

Pedro Montelonge Louw Gun Creek Southern Pacific L & G. N. Railways H Carey P. Bevelady Joan Reever San Fernanda Cemetery

Mandamus sought to block receiver in Artesian Belt case

West Texas Bank and Trust Co seeks mandamus from the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals to restrain Judge We. Chambliss from confirming a receiver for the Artesian Belt railway. The bank and truck company argue Terrell should not act as receiver, while the appeal targets the court’s earlier ruling that the railway is part of Boston & Texas interests. The case unfolds amid vacation closure and pending bond issues.

West Texas Bank and Trust Co We. Chambliss Anhove Kerrvila Hope Ranch Artesian Belt Guy S McFarlang Cgutisel Toche West Tatas Bank Vrost Company Crandatmys Weert Texas Bank Aik Truck Company J. G. Terrell Chanbliess McFarland Artesian Bell Terrell We Aavets West Texan Tydxe Pte Union of Junge Chom iChambilay Tie Bank Tie Tien Ans Mc Mullen County Judge Asanta Boston & Texas Corporation Judes ‘Terrell Benton & Texas Corporation Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Terrell Ha Beon T Walthell Chambilis Willy Alstelat Jndge Houston Maurice H. Waddell Mancer Marchant

Calomel is discouraged for biliousness warns liver tonics

An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel is mercury, harms the liver, and causes sickness, while Dodson's claim to cleanse the bowels, restore sluggish liver function, and keep the family well with a pleasant taste.

Harmians Iedeon Nedeon Dodison Dodson Monte

Corpus Christi Set for Causeway Opening in May

Corpus Christi Texas July 12 With two weeks left in caucrats construction of Nueces county to use stay connects Corpus Christi and Portland across Nueces Bay. Preparations for the opening ceremonies include expressions from San Antonio Automobile Club and other Southwest Texas clubs. The causeway, built at a cost over 9176,000, will feature 24051 feet of concrete spans and earth fill. Dredges work on the remaining fill and approaches as Portland to the end of the constricted work is macadamized. The Corpus Christi Railway and Light Company plans extending lines toward the causeway, with growth on the other side guiding timing of full connection.

Corpus Christi Tex Caucrats Nueces County Witeht Nueces Lev Portland Las Patricia San Antonio Automobile Club Otter Texas Queens County W. L. Pearson & Co Houston Angi Tintreet San Patricio County San Patriely Corpus Christ Gare Corpus Christ! Railway & Light Company Epworth Shoul & Aille Ania Traction

Little Boy Drowns in Guadalupe River at Yoarum

Three year old son of Dr and Mrs J L Byars of San Antonio drowned in the Guadalupe river at Yoarum Texas on Sunday afternoon. The elder brother and another child were in the river earlier and left the little boy on the bank. Search efforts were made for the body but not yet successful.

Yoarum Tex Tohanle J. L. Byars San Antonio Guadalupe River Bets

Obituary notices from a Texas railway town

A column of obituaries for Fowr Mian Dowe and others from San Antonio area, listing long-time railroad worker Powe, real estate man BIARD T. M., Amy Buttimer of Boerne, Victoria Avinger, Trejo Sr., Perales, Katherine Stevenson, and related funeral arrangements. Surviving relatives include widow, three daughters, and multiple sons. Services to be held in San Antonio, Boerne, and nearby communities with local undertakers handling arrangements.

Powe Granger Tex Missouri, Kansey &Texas Railway Company San Antonio Order of Tullway May W. B. Powe Buskage Okla P. G. Powe Title City Sinslogee Independent Order of Odg Bisrd

Thirty two men to take police aptitude tests

Commissioner Steves ordered mental examinations for men applying to the police force. The process will continue into next week with 42 current officers set for reassessments, while several applicants may be eliminated.

Steves Stean- Wille Agustey San Pedro Ray Steven How San Pedro Park Tila Gt le Kyon Combmissalon B. Adams Gravada Street Bacon S$ Waverly Bartholoma Matagordy J. Bond Rutz Dick Dewey Tl Crockett Ton Carver Trekreholdr Caliina Hemont Je Crow Vlon Hayes Lt Come West Georgia A. St Houston Monterey A. G. Gantford West Magnetia Dads Dos North Comal William J. B Maxaughan Mace W. TD Me Reynolds Wear Tohuetin Manuel Medina Lovers Langs Mricham Btaeu W.m. Mirenall Gag Weal Myrila Victor Murel Ginss P.O. Neal South Sint Vietoria Bismarck Towalt Zuin J Watts Saute ‘Trinity Otto Franger Leroy Eckert Steveo Uvil Ure Memi Berg Ching Caknge San Antonio

Lightning Kills Two In Concordia Thunderstorm

Two men died during a thunderstorm near Concordia while driving a herd of cattle. Louis Por Grand and Stir were killed when struck by lightning during the incident.

Concordia Be Suriz Louis Por Grand A

Slayden Visits Governor as Texans Rally in Austin

In Austin Governor Ferguson hosts visitors including Congressman James L. Slayden of Austin for a brief cordial call at Travelers Hotel. Reported local crime notes reference a murder conviction and a separate case of a man accused of serious assault, with details about trial dates and legal outcomes.

Jems Canghismin Austin Tex James L. Singden Ban Aue Tonia Faere Snending Twige TS Maves Governor Ferguson Ana

Visiting Rotarians Welcome Guests in San Antonio

The San Antonio Rotary Club hosted a seven hour visit by a Southwest Texas Rotary delegation. Speakers included leaders from Houston, Beaumont, Austin, and Houston Rotary International, with tours of local sights and a chicken dinner at the San Antonio Automobile Club North Loop. The group planned further events en route to San Francisco for a Rotary convention.

Itatertity Southwest Lexas San Antonio Rotary San Prune Avery Houston Antonie Marning Rotary Wind Dekcaion Cornell Houstun Motary International Southwestern i Diserter Texas Tdge Coles Houston Rotary Muh Billy Richardson Avalon Clan Wharnet Rowe Beaumont Rotard Club Father O'Reilly Austing Rir Peter J. Sears Flouston George Hawking Carney Thy Honaton Menobera San Francisco Rotary Comention Adanty Myuston Gireston Beaunant Aisth Coyput Christ Antaditane Hiareyl Moetsbera Cun Tuo Max Bim Mra Paul Bow Str George 1 Holmagans Bilinan Hon Be Wyhor George Hiewl Breity Aaughtar Atternoian Sn Pinkur Ale

Five Hundred Attend Outing at Boerne

Five hundred attendees join a Boerne outing with dances speeches and races. Notable names include Miss Moye Wicks speaker and Gilbert O Shaughnasay Irish songs. The event featured a Knights of Columbus program, a horse race, and athletic contests conclude with a late return to San Antonio.

Columbus Lynch Mies Moye Hifi Huns Cowinbus Einians PA Clennen Sr James Garland Knights of Columbus Sotin Williame l Alfred Yeeker Jamea Garland Lewis Alfonso Helen Metinekt Dar O'Sullivan Baerme Colonk San Antonio At & Vvieck

Playgrounds Opened at Navarro School

Navarro School grounds were opened as public playgrounds for neighborhood children. The site includes a shady yard and a baseball diamond for boys, with planned improvements to restore shade and plant life after school sessions end.

Navarro Peco Fl Fortiahia Sirests Iuree Childean Seholasthane Kbrorps Ehliaren Thorn Pre Hine Aise He Igiete Hoys Romo

Arrivals and Names Mentioned at Port Worth Munger Event

The report lists numerous individuals connected to the Munger event in Port Worth Texas, including Mia A Thantitth of Ching and J. Slateery of Brownsville. Names span various cities with mentions of arrivals, registrations, and expected absences, highlighting a social or official gathering with numerous attendees.

Mia Ching Sr Aniany E St. Thomene Corpoehriett Mabone Slavin Furiavon Kanane Antony Allan Mautiers Anibal AW S. Trommott Dallgg Cyuttrrags Kanaasily Ree -Amaens Sotayaria Port Worth Tex Wrahington Be C Munger Smith

Buy It in Texas Plans Organization Headquarters

Representatives of the Buy It Made in Texas Association met in Austin to organize a temporary leadership and set a plan for a permanent headquarters. Twelve representatives attended as the executive committee began sessions with Vergel Sagerind elected temporary chairman. The group planned for eventual permanent officers and a headquarters, to be chosen at a later session.

Austin Tex Cig Texas” Association Eiseliva Piermanent Wehlarifge Sageriind Offienre

Birth Record Seen With Mixed Names and Addresses

A scrambled birth notice lists a boy named Andre and multiple entries with varied street addresses such as 4006 B Pecos Street and 424 Deviny Street. The text includes phrases like July 7 and references to Mr and Mrs, but details are garbled and incoherent.

Boyto Andre Velnen Sul Pecos Arnitan Wluly i Toss Baur Dake Deviny Street Hi Sina Pevaa Stovetop

Stabbing Fray Leaves One Dead In Verona Hall Fight

Police report a fatal stabbing after a confrontation near a pavilion at a dance in Verona. Witnesses describe a man collapsing from a knife wound after a struggle, with two others arrested as investigators handle the case.

Verona Dolores Howden Ark Marth Atreet Adenlta Herre Devitz Herg Brayfurd

Have You a Child A Farce of Miracle Remedies

A fragment from a historical advertorial promotes Ladin Pinkhem’s Vegetables Compound and similar tonics as cures or aids for miscarriage prevention and childbirth. It cites testimonials and endorsements from practitioners like A. M. Myers and doctors in Gordohy and Pa, urging expectant mothers to use the product during pregnancy.

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