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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
11
A portrayal of a future where a comprehensive telephone network handles errands. The scene imagines voices issuing commands from offices or homes to automate daily chores, cooling the heat with modern convenience.
Houston chief of police seeks damages against Louisville entities and individuals over published rewards for Alma Kellner murder, claiming the offers spurred a manhunt that led to the arrest and life sentence of Joseph Wendling.
Joseph Thibeault was ordered to post a 1000 bond and stop winking and winking at neighbor Sadie Holladay after a municipal court hearing. Judge Sabath said he may be barred from flirting on his porch in the evenings.
Archdeacon William B. Allen of St. Katharine's Episcopal in Pensacola resigns from the Pensacola Ministerial association after the group prosecutes players for Sunday baseball. He calls baseball a matter of conscience and argues it is wrong to charge admission, comparing it to charging for a bathing suit. The resignation follows the association's stance on Sunday play.
The Harrison Street police station once linked with the New York Tombs ended its era as the city lockup of forty years was closed last night and wrecking began today as the department moved into new quarters several blocks away.
Chief Deputy Emmett Smith says enforcing state game laws needs a larger appropriation and independent investigators to avoid local political interference. He cites difficulty securing convictions after Village Creek dynamiting near Beaumont and notes rewards offered by Hardin County citizens.
Advertises 50 cent dinners at Elite Cafe in San Antonio inviting daily or Sunday service from 12 to 12. Emphasizes good service and meals as a strong combination and invites readers to give them a try.
Judiciary committee to report a bill in Hartford that would abolish the Australian ballot system used in the state election last year. Voters expressed general dissatisfaction with the ballot.
An advertisement invites everyone to a public event on Saturday July 15 featuring notable speakers and an open invitation for all attendees.
Despite heat and dull season, Dr J Harvey Moore remains busy with eye patients in San Antonio. He treats granulared sore eyes and cross eyes without pain, offers cataract and growth removals, tests for glasses, and promotes the Oscillator method for weak eyes. His offices are Suite 204 Gunter Building at Houston and St Marys Streets with free consultations offered.
Austin July 14 One hundred eighty of 249 counties have filed estimates of 1911 taxable valuations for use by the automatic tax board. The total statewide valuation is expected to rise substantially from 1910's 2.388 billion, potentially adding 80 to 100 million. The board cannot fix the tax rate yet due to lack of appropriations, causing confusion among assessors.
The railroad commission issued an order extending the wool and mohair readjustment proposal from August 8 to September 12 in carload ratings. The move affects sheep and wool raisers across the western Texas region, pushed by Sam T. Hill of San Angelo and other prominent raisers.
An event advertisement touts a Grand Anti Prohibition Barbecue at St Hedwig with speakers and refreshments. Local organizers invite attendees to join and celebrate the cause.
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