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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1912

Page

2

Governor Colquitt asks Birkhead to take field

Judge Claude V. Birkhead received a telegram from Governor G B Colquitt asking him to fill speaking dates across the district ahead of the primary. He replied that opposition from the Huntress-Chambers ticket prevents him from leaving the campaign in San Antonio.

Claude V. Birlhead G.B. Colquitt Birkhead Hunters-Chambers A. W. Houston Ovear A. Gueseax Nelson Lythe Hich Judge Birkhead J. F. Carl Cont T. D. Dobbs W. C. Linden C. GO Harris Colynitt Weming Claude V) Birkhead San Antonio Ramsey Epprncat Putlins B. Colawatt Austins Hy Huntress-Chambers Col A W. Ueastly Cok Gacar C. Guersds Nelson J. S. Card T. ED Gobby Idnden Clci Herris Hirkhead Huntress- Chambers Bexar Qilge Birkhead

Campaign chatter on governor race and challengers

Disjointed text hints at campaigning for Governor Col itt. Mentions demanding tactics by the tuntress Chambers ticket to embarrass the governor. References possible alignment with other staunch Chendé and Wil to take the field for Alin.

Colitt tuntress-Chambers Alin

Belmont Contributed Quarter of a Million in 1904

Testimony before the Senate campaign funds committee revealed August Belmont’s gift to the Democratic National Committee in 1904. Belmont estimated his total contributions at about 259000 dollars, noting advances were common and that most payments were in cash. He recalled reimbursed sums and small items to a Hungarian leather merchant.

Washington Belmont Democratic National Committee Lehnont Paynter Sena_tor Jones Vatant Blg Holme Jones Cheek

Senate organizes as impeachment court

Washington July 14 Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court the ninth man in US history to be impeached was summoned to stand trial on charges from the House. The Senate faced rules confusion and changed oaths appointing Senator Gallinger presiding before proceeding to trial duties.

Washington Robert W. Archbald Uuit Wau United States House Senate Revoluton House of Resentatives Committue Matagers

Terror Battleship Resolution Passes in Senate

Washington reports the Senate approved a resolution about the terror battleship project, directing naval affairs to study advancing ship design and construction. The move aims to determine feasibility and scale for a powerful warship to meet emerging naval needs.

Reports From Charity Groups Prompt Swift Action

West of the Chamber of Commerce volunteers submit two years of work reports to aid the Charity Fund organization. Circulation letters from the Chamber signal worker optimism that the matter will settle soon amid delays. In the last three months, charity groups have faced unsettled conditions and some pockets of progress, with Culberson’s bill advancing in Washington for a federal appropriation and a new experimental station planned at Mainview Fox.

Chamber of Commerce Hese Alise Inglarta Collectiona

Police Lieut Confirms Formal Probe After Rosenthal Slaying

The Rosenthal murder near the Metropole triggers a formal district attorney investigation. Waldo and Whitman cut vacations short to pursue inquiry while witnesses describe a quick ambush by a state colored car on Broadway and Farley Place.

Walde Wittman Sinel Gomimisatoner Waldo Ilmsett Keusenthal Reime Whitman Pewanke Rosenthal Becker

Delegation from Chamber of Commerce to advocate good roads

A San Antonio highway division delegation will travel tomorrow to Beeville for a key good roads meeting. The rally aims to boost better roads for Bee County and push a San Antonio coast highway. Several towns will host meetings on route with expected strong attendance.

Chamber of Commer San Antone Ne & N'Etoek Beeville Et & O'Slouk Bee County Impetuy San Antonio Corpus Pla

Woman Pushes Library Feasibility Under Senate Committee

A senate committee on library housing held a hearing to explore the feasibility of a proposed library project. Mrs. Martin W. Helton, wife of the New York representative, urged support for the plan during the session, which reviewed marine resolutions and related government actions.

The Senate Camuilice Aeparicites Marine Resoluttes

Colquitt Addresses Austin Crowd on Re election Tour

Governor A B Colquitt addressed a large east Texas crowd in Austin after a day of campaign travel. He spoke at Gonzales and Lockhart, with plans for Luling and Houston stops, drawing a hearty reception and cheers for his re election bid.

Austin Wex Colquitt Nis Han Marcos Luling Wouldridge Park Cette Gockhiar Lockhart Tex Tudy A. B. Colquitt Tiax District Court York Gonzales Bngtiny Playa Hotel Aban Fa Bockhart

Beall Bill Passed Amid Cotton Trade Debate

In Washington D C on May 16 a Beall bill restricting cotton torulations was advanced after a clash led by Representative Fitzgerald of New York who argued the measure unconstitutional and would worsen hardship for new producers and consumers of cotton trade.

Washington, D. C M Urder Iwitzgerald New Yonk

Testimony in car and assault case at police court

Witnesses examined on a case involving a man named Lamme charged with reckeryqaperating an automobile. A boy, William Curtis Nattoyer, aged years, was seriously injured on Rinm street. He is confined at home with injuries reported improving. The defense contends witnesses were present when the incident occurred, with testimony indicating the movements of a motor vehicle and the boy near the Teft location.

Polleé Lamme Lamm Ina William G Kulteyer South Alamo Strest Tila

San Antonio fundraiser totals soar past 200000 dollars

In a highly charged city meeting, volunteers and citizens push to surpass a 205000 dollar goal for a bonus fund. Contributions include 269 dollars from James E R Davis, with broad support across laborers and merchants. Names publication sparks debate on transparency. A final rally is planned tonight.

Preersss Imore Alsa Mede James ER. Davis Byolen Ldebrand Intereala San Antonio Silver

Watching Campaign In Rio Grande Valley For San Antonio

Reading notes from Teprte in tir tower about a campaign in the Rio Grande valley supporting San Antonio's bid for executor of an English syndicate project. J. Fray founder of Mission claims major valley development efforts and aims to turn the valley toward San Antonio as a hub. Local residents express desire for growth and improved communication to strengthen ties with the city.

Rio Grande Valley San Antonia J. Con- Fray Mission Conway Ge Antonio Bushires San Antonio

Electors on Ticket Debate Stirs Up County Officials

In Dex Ty Vile terms a group seeks to place electors on the presidential ballot. County chairmen including Shel Avinsima discuss the issue as the water of electors’ names on tickets is debated. Judge Ramsey addresses hundreds of county officials while an automobile accident halts some proceedings. Washington news notes Beef Trust delays and ongoing Uniry MK hearings with a potential end-month decision.

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Trial of Darrow Delayed Beyond Month in Los Angeles

Los Angeles July 16 A trial of Clarence Darrow has been extended beyond a month with both sides and the prosecution moving to the third month. The case began in April with a two month forecast, but the defense and prosecution have exhausted the preliminaries. J P Pirotte testified for cross examination, reading conversations in which Bert Franklin denied Darrow’s guilt. The cross examination aimed to show Franklin was coerced by an employee of Darrow to plead guilty to jury bribing.

J. P. Pirotte Venice Pirotte Bert Franklin Darrow Ford Tn -Prosecution Pirate Pip” Franklin Tie

New Bedford Weavers Strike Halts Operations

About 3,000 operatives idle at New Bedford textile plants as gates close signaling a strike over the elimination of the grading system of payment. Efforts sought to widen the walkout to seven other factories while picket lines formed but early morning hours saw no trouble.

Bedford Masa New Bedford Elrike

Hibernians In Annual Session In Chicago

More than 1900 delegates attend the convocation of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Chicago. Arch bishop James Quigley celebrates pontifical mass at St Mary Cathedral, followed by a welcome at Convention Hall by Mayor Morrison. A proposed constitutional change aims to broaden eligibility for auxiliary members and participants.

Chicago Order of Siberniangaru Chiccago Inday James Quigley Maly Name Morrison Itv Order AVI

Itemized Campaign Donations For Walters Senate Bid

The file lists campaign expenses for Democrat nominee Cal Walters in the U S Senate primary on July 27. Major donors include J W Parka 400, Jonathan Lane 1000, A M Maladden 1000, F J Weber 100, Teese ST Jones 260, C A Pelter 109, J Culhoun 250, plus many smaller sums. Expenditures note Colonie Wolters paying 250 to Mersin shopyird and a charity donation.

Cal Walters United Senate S. J. Carter Teese Colonie Wolters Mersin Shopyird Sheppard Jon Colonel Wolters

Excursion Boat Rosedale Sinks off Rockaway

Reports say the excursion steamer Rosedale sank near Rockaway while en route to Rockaway Beach. Passengers and crew are said to be saved. The incident comes amid other distant sea and labor news from New York and Liverpool.

Rosedale Rackaway New York Trockaway Beach Ana Sollehar Pikes Oath Washington Suly Maraball Bullitt Louisville Todos United States WW. Lehman St. Louia Ore

This Woman's Troubles Gone

Testimonials praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for female troubles including cramps nervous dizziness and weakness. Mrs Chanea Mattigan and Mrs Erva Barber Edwards report relief after using the product, with manufacturers highlighting numerous similar letters as evidence of effectiveness.

Hindahoro Sil Lydia B. Pinkham Mrg Chanea Mattigan Hox Hindshore Til Cathlamef Lydia E. Pinkhem Erva Barber Edwards Cathiamet Wash Lydia Pinkhem

Bailey Attacks Taft Over Lorimer Fight

Senator Bailey denounced President Taft and attacked the record on Lorimer in a heated January floor exchange. He accused Roosevelt of prejudice and urged reading the war records to prove falsehoods. The clash stalled when Archbald impeachment business resumed, silencing Bailey’s bid to push a vote.

Borah Bailey Tatt Senate White House Gailey United States Haltey Galley Lorine Bulley Texas Enoress War Department Roosevelt Tait Behanue Bailey Archbald Sendlor Bailey Wntit

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