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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
14
Election brief outlining a candidate Balint te Vaio and the ballot context. Mentions civic race with unclear date and local stakes. Reader advised on marking ballots and candidate choices with emphasis on procedural steps.
Citizens group led by Hank W. Busick and Terrell chair a campaign on Texas constitutional amendments. They advocate approval of bonds for the University of Texas, Agricultural and Mechanical College, and public warehouses, while opposing district court salary and related provisions.
Eight injured when autos collided on a city road last night near Win Wor Wells. Miss Gertrude Campbell, a county clerk’s stenographer, was among the party returning to town. Henry J. Lamm’s car struck the other, throwing Miss Campbell from the vehicle as the wreck tore the machines apart. Doctors fear brain concussion. Miss Campbell’s condition described as precarious though officers anticipate recovery with treatment. Charges of reckless driving expected against several involved. witnesses recount a high speed crash and chaotic scene.
At 12:30 AM 107 West Locust street resident A Bumgardner found a burglar leaving his house with several jewelry items valued around 59. The intruder had entered during Mrs Hum bardner’s absence earlier and fled through a rear window. Local prowlers have been blamed. police notified.
The report details injuries from a collision near Hindly as Miss Campbell and others were transported to Savhl Mora. Officers detained Achterberg and others after alleged speeding violations. Charges filed in Justice Fisk's court cite exceeding the speed limit of 154 qudles per hour. affidavits by EJ Lamm. A hearing was set for Monday at 2 p.m.
Austin Texas July 18 Gen Roy W Hearne of Sansutenta Texas National Guard tendered his resignation to the governor. The governor and Colonel Guessar of San Antonio consider the vacancy. Hearne has served 22 years as a commissioned officer including time in the Spanish American War.
New York July 13 Charles Mellen chairman of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad resigned effective upon appointment of his successor. Directors including William Rockefeller and J P Morgan attended the meeting amid speculation on a successor. The move comes amid criticism of Mellen's management and a broader debate over New Haven policy and consolidation schemes. Reports note Mellen faces federal indictment and scrutiny over alleged antitrust violations and mishandling of the Westport Comet wreck case, with uncertainty over future control of the Toxtod and Maine road.
The Cotton States Carnival Track Meet at Galveston on July 29 draws amateur entrants from Texas and nearby areas. Entries close with a 25 cent fee. contestants must be born after August 2, 1898, and provide registration and birth data. Medals awarded in most events with a trophy for top point scorer.
The South Western Penns Association wraps its semi annual convention with a final session tonight visiting delegates to receive the encampment degree. Officers in attendance include Marcus W. Davis San Antonio W A Walker Dallas HAW Keanels Fort Worth and S W Porter Sherman.
A fragmentary critique discusses smokers, self defense against the urge, and the compulsion to strike matches. It notes a volatile habit, pain from inward sparks, and references aging urban infrastructure and a mounting number of stations and residents in New York.
New York July 18 Men who made records at Travers Island reunion of Dine and Gray gathered in old age and pride. Pop Carter wheeled to the track in a wheelchair testing a sprint. Harry Buremeyer, founder of the shot put, attended at 74 and tried a few puts with rival Bertil Wafers. Veterans including L Richards and Jim Mitchell joined a banquets with medals and memories as the event closed with a game on the island near South Atlantic coast.
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