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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
12
During the term just passed the Fourth court of civil appeals decided 235 cases per Clerk Joe Murray report to the supreme court. Of these 87 were affirmed 48 reversed and remanded and four disposed of otherwise.
San Antonio Human Society officers George T. Botsford and Fred Davison operate at 324 Hicks Building. Old phone 71. nights and Sundays 2341 and 2782. All phones listed as 234.
Ex railroader Captain James Beaumont and Mrs Beaumont pass through San Antonio en route to Long Beach California for the summer. He retires from active service but visits Southern Pacific colleagues while in town. A Wet? concert at Post. Nat Parks reports a large cattle sale and shipping plans to Beeville. Dancing and social events noted at Dixie Social hall and West End lake activities.
C L Ellis a well dressed traveling salesman for eastern furniture firms was arraigned before Judge Buckley and fined 50 dollars. He was taken into custody after a sheriff's telephonic report from San Marcos. Mrs Maude Fewell of San Marcos testified in the hearing. Regular dance at Math's on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Train No 2 derailed near Houston with all cars off track but no serious injuries. three passengers slightly hurt. Cause under investigation.
Automobiles from Houston to the derailment scene carried passengers into the city. A wag cleared during the night. A buggy driven by Mac Barnes collided with Jesse D Oppenheimer's car at Main plaza and Soledad street at 8 40 last night. Mrs Barnes was thrown and bruised. buggy wrecked. Children started a fire on Pearson avenue damaging a building owned by Richard Casey. damage under 25 dollars. Civil Service exam August 21 in the federal building for a grain standardization aide in New Orleans. salary 900 to 1200. men only.
Judge Maxey grants discharge in the bankruptcy matter of Alonzo Nolte of New Braunfels Texas. Nolte was engaged in the confectionery business. The schedules show his total debts and assets as filed with the court.
The record shows total indebtedness of 697.90 and overall holdings of 1364.40, with exemptable property valued at 525. The figures detail the debtor’s liabilities and the portion of assets legally exempt from claims.
The Texas state department of insurance and banking released a monthly report on 16 banks with savings departments. Total savings deposits reached 1,699,502.51 dollars. required cash reserve 254,925.38, actual cash on hand 353,413.32, yielding an excess reserve of 98,458.35 dollars.
Morris Sheppard arrived in Gonzales from Luling this morning and was greeted by a committee of friends. He attended an informal reception at the Plaza hotel followed by a 2 p.m. address on the courthouse lawns.
Jewelry valued at nearly 25000 dollars stolen from a sample carrier on a crowded Chicago street in front of the Silversmith Building at 12 South Wabash Avenue. The thief escaped.
More than 1500 motorcyclists from across the United States and Canada arrived for the Federation of American Motorcyclists annual convention in Columbus today.
The San Antonio school board postponed a decision on shortening daily sessions to next month to allow a minute investigation of the course of study. Judge Don A. Bliss said details must be examined, with Prof. Lukin reporting on supervisor needs and new manual training positions created. The board also created three manual training posts and read a Mothers Congress communication for filing.
More than three hundred members and guests attended a roof garden benefit hosted by the Travis club library committee to raise funds for the library department. Lloyd Spencer directed the program featuring the San Antonio mandolin club, readings by Miss Claudie Smith, songs by Burns and Lawrence, and a sequence of symbolic dances by Miss Robard with performers including Zaleme Pettus, Grace McClanahan, Elenor Pierce, and the Pettus and Pierce duo.
The 1913 poultry exhibit of the State American Poultry association awarded to San Antonio after a tight final vote with Cleburne just one ballot behind. Lone Star Poultry Association in San Antonio led a strong campaign to secure the convention city, while the annual exhibit attracts thousands of birds and prize entrants. organizers plan ample space for entries.
July novena prayers begin at St Marys Church with evening sermons at 745 p m led by Rev Father B E Carrier. A relic of Saint Anne from Rome will be venerated nightly through July 26 feast day. A grand picnic at the Fair Grounds on July 24 supports a Catholic school for Mexican children with prizes including a violin a chair a camera and a nickel plated clock.
The Casino association holds a building permit for repairs totaling 3900 to enlarge and pair the historic casino. Plans call for a sun parlor on the library’s west side, expanded club quarters, ladies parlor, dining room, and improved equipment. Work begins soon with completion expected shortly.
G or ham Tufts Jr. failed to win a new trial in Los Angeles after being convicted of fraudulently obtaining 700 dollars from his wife, widow of A Roe of Fort Worth Texas. Attorneys plan to seek probation release with Saturday set for argument. He faced allegations of defrauding more than 100000 dollars, but was convicted on 700 dollars.
In Austin on July 18 the state insurance and banking commissioner W. H. Gill issued an official warning to stockholders of Texas life insurance firms not to sell shares. The move aims to prevent signals of monopoly formation and stabilize the market.
Officials warn of alleged efforts by foreign corporations to buy stock in Texas life insurance companies to form an insurance trust in violation of anti trust laws. The department reports letters from executive heads of major Texas firms urging stockholders not to sell. Circulars warn stockholders to resist transfers to block foreign control.
W. E. Brewer, engineer for the Katy, died after a long illness at the company hospital in Sedalia Missouri. His body was brought back to Smithville and buried in Oak Hill cemetery. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Howard Bland, serving Governor Colquitt, reports a gratifying conference in Atlanta where governors' representatives approved the Southern States' Cotton Corporation plan.
A Bexar County Bar meeting is scheduled for Friday the 19th at 3 p m in the district court of the Forty fifth district. The group will then march to 602 Camaron street to attend the obsequies of the late Chief Justice James, described as the noblest Roman of us all.
W F Sheehan of New York testified before the senate committee on campaign funds that the Democratic campaign fund totaled roughly $1 million in 1904 when Alton B Parker ran for president. He, then chairman of the Democratic national executive committee, said about $800,000 was used directly by the committee and around $200,000 arrived as targeted contributions, with monies sent to Maine Colorado and Nebraska.
Taylor Lodge No. 240 IOOF installed officers for the term. Officers listed include VY. P. Slagle noble grand J. P. Strole vice grand M. B. Conoley recording secretary Fred I. Fisher financial secretary G. W. Glendening treasurer and others with roles such as chaplain warden captains guards and conductors. Location 416 Main Ave.
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