Bond Issue Set for Friday Vote in San Antonio
San Antonio voters will decide a 3 450 000 bond package for city improvements next Friday. Officials expect a large majority in favor, with about 8000 of roughly 12 000 eligible voters likely to cast ballots. The only notable objection concerns the city engineer appointment of Pancoast, which Brown may not renew if the measure passes.
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Gill Leaves for Old Home in Terrell
Austin July 12 B L Gill retiring commissioner of insurance and banking left tonight for his old home at Terrell where he will spend a week or 50 The resignation will not be effective until August 1 and although he may not be here in person he remains the official head of the department The arrangement gives the governor about two weeks to select a suitable banker for the vacated position
Weather Map Readouts From Major Cities
Observations at 8 p m report varied conditions across cities. St Louis clears with 84 degrees and southerly winds. Chicago 82 clear with SW wind. Milwaukee 72 cloudy. St Paul 70 clear. Kansas City 88 clear. New York 70 with rain and NW wind. Boston 82 cloudy with rain. Washington 74 partly cloudy with rain.
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Texas Appropriation Bill Totals 11 Million for 1913 14
Governor Colquitt completed a general appropriation bill totaling 11 277 572 for the next two fiscal years. It allocates funds across executive eleemosynary educational and judicial departments, with UT and A M College specified, and shows a year by year breakdown.
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Tex
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Judicial Department
Department of Insurance and Banking
Adjutant General’s Department
University of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Corpus Christi Musketeers Headed to Camp Mabry
Corpus Christi musketeers Company C of the Third Infantry Texas National Guard depart for Camp Mabry for ten days of government camp instruction. Commanded by Captain J. T. Stockton, the unit numbers forty enlisted men.
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Why Bother About It Vacation Ads Tell All
The Light urges readers to browse its advertising columns for vacation tips and must have items. It highlights easy planning and shows a rubber-lined cretonne toilet case as a noteworthy example, emphasizing affordable prices and immediate adoption when discovered.
County Valuation to rise by 6.4 million in 1913
Bexar County plans a 1913 assessed valuation of about 105.84 million dollars, up from 99.43 million last year. County Tax Assessor Albert V. Huth says the estimate, filed with the state tax board, totals and timing. State rate will be set by July 25 after budget approval. county rate likely lower due to higher valuations.
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Strike Ordered on 42 Eastern Railroads If No Miracle
A. B. Garretson and 200 Conductor Brotherhood leaders warn a strike could be ordered tomorrow or Monday on 42 eastern railroads after wage demands are ignored. About 100000 workers may be out, railroads brace with guards and commissary trains, while White House talks aim to ease the Erdman act dispute. The unions insist arbitration is pointless if roads refuse to arbitrate.
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Princess Maud Engaged to Prince George of Greece
London society is abuzz over a royal romance between Prince George of Greece and Princess Maud sister of the Duchess of Fife and daughter of the princess royal. Maud surprised her mother by declaring engagement. the pair exchange letters and face cautious official reaction.
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Plan to Grow Coffee in Louisiana if Tariff Passes
Washington July 12 Representative Broussard Louisiana says coffee growing could succeed sugar cane if tariff bill to place sugar on free list becomes law. A Louisiana negro planter claims coffee can be grown with corn and shade. Department of Agriculture experts will inspect the patch. Dr Calloway doubts Louisiana coffee is an authentic caffeine rich hybrid.
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Harvard to Experiment With Experimental Kindergarten
Harvard plans an experimental kindergarten next fall in Cambridge for ages 4 to 6. The Education Department faculty will oversee about 100 students at a $100 tuition, advancing them to age 9. If successful, Harvard would add grades to train a child from age 4 or 5 through college, graduating 15 to 20 years after admission.
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Convicts Cleared for Clemency Report Set for Monday
The legislative committee, formed by the last Legislature to investigate convicts who may be entitled to executive clemency, has completed its task and will meet Monday in Austin to compile its report for the upcoming special session.
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Austin
Tex
Senate committee to avoid House charges in Mulhall case
Senator Overman said the Senate lobby investigating committee will not probe charges against House members, leaving scope for the House panel after Mulhall testifies. Mulhall, a key witness and former official of the National Association of Manufacturers, left for New York after a day of testimony. his examination will resume next week.
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National Association of Manufacturers
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Death of Charles H Hutig Bank Leader at Lake Honnedaga
Charles H Hutig president of the Third National Bank and the American Bankers Association died at his summer home Hutig Camp Lake Honnedaga N Y after over a year of illness. He had retired from business life for over two years. He is survived by his wife and two children Minnette 16 and less 13.
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Charles H. Hutig
American Bankers’ Association
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Lake Honnedaga
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Les
Somerset Oil and Gas Company Secures Texas Charter
The Somerset Oil and Gas Company was chartered in Texas with $25,000 capital. Incorporators include J. R. Bondurant and Dr. G. T. Moore. The firm aims to prospect for oil and gas at New Somerset where two wells exist. A nine inch well yielded 200 barrels daily for a brief test before shutdown. Seven rigs active nearby as the field is developed.
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Wealth of Texas set to rise by at least 100 million
Texas comptroller estimates show a minimum 100 million dollar rise in wealth for the year. Taxable valuations from 106 counties total 82.2 million more than last year, with major gains in Wichita Navarro Nueces Jim Wells and Leon counties as oil discoveries boost valuation figures. Total statewide assessed valuation last year stood at 2,532,710,050.
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Nueces
Jim Wells
Leon County
Wilson's Cornish Visit Ends With Valley Tour
President Wilson spent his final Cornish day mainly in a motor tour. He played golf at Hanover with Dr. Grayson, then lunched at Harlakenden house, and with Mrs. Wilson and others toured the Connecticut valley visiting Windsor Woodstock and Hareland Vermont before a 7 o'clock dinner. He plans church with family and departs Washington at 3 PM tomorrow.
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Dublin crown jewels scandal explainer in Saturday Review
Felson Young reports in the Saturday Review an authorized Dublin crown jewels scandal explanation. Vicars, a victim, is said to have hosted disreputable young men who stole jewels as loan security. A thief threatened to implicate three high status men unless the affair was hushed up by King Edward.
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Felson Young
Saturday Review
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Fires Rage Across Santa Cruz Mountains
Two fierce fires burn four square miles of timber land in Santa Cruz County as thousand volunteers join 300 Southern Pacific workers to battle the blazes near Ben Lomond and Brookdale. A second fire lies beyond Burnside ridge five miles from Ben Lomond, continuing since yesterday.
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Wilson Protests to Officials Over Anti American Feelings
American ambassador Henry Lane Wilson issued a firm protest to the Mexican government over rising anti American sentiment in Mexico City. He warned that Americans in Mexico must receive the same protection as Mexicans in the United States. Reports say many Americans are preparing to leave the capital amid ongoing demonstrations and editorials hostile to the United States.
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Rumors of Ferdinand's Death and Bulgarian Unrest
London reports via Vienna and Bucharest that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is assassinated and Sofia sees a military revolt. Rioters clash with troops as palace security tightens amid Balkan war fallout. Turks reportedly march toward Thrace to push Bulgarians from Bros and Midia.
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Thrace
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Court martial demanded over Durango fall by rebels
Mexican press reports detailing the Durango capture blame Federal commander General Antonio M Escudero for cowardice and military ineptitude. El Pais leads with demands for accountability while noting Durango's defenses and difficult topography aided by the Mercado mountains and surrounding terrain.
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Antonio M. Escudero
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Panfilo Natera
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Bulgarian King Ferdinand Declared Murdered Amid Balkan Defeat
Reports say Ferdinand of Bulgaria was assassinated following Bulgaria and its Balkan allies’ defeat. The claim ties the royal murder to the humiliating war setback across the Balkan front.
Firewide Lake Shore Blaze Destroys Michigan City Yard
A blaze that began in the Has Kell Bark er Car Company lumber yards at Michigan City caused about 500000 in property damage along Lake Michigan shore for over 100 miles. Chicago and Gary supplied fire equipment but winds kept the city from major destruction. Northern Indiana Penitentiary remains safe.
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King Constantine vows vengeance over Bulgarian massacres
In a field telegraph to the Greek foreign minister, King Constantine denounces Bulgarian atrocities in the latest war, says he is compelled to wreak vengeance. He cites mass killings at Demir Hissar where priests and over 100 notables were slain, and notes Seres was burned with Jewish and Muslim quarters spared. Twenty thousand people are left homeless.
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Coliseum Site 10 to Be Made Show Place
Coliseum League officials plan to prepare site 10 in San Antonio for a prospective coliseum by two weeks of grounds work. Surveyors map grounds of 1.85 acres along the river bend north of Martin, with electric lights to outline the future structure and showcase the site to the public.
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