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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

31

Manufacturers Rally Behind Cannon in 1908 Campaign

Mulhall letters before Senate lobby committee reveal National Association of Manufacturers planned to concentrate efforts in Cannon’s district if needed. Brews and Hines funding cited as backing, with August 1908 messages stressing energetic support and political leverage amid Indiana and Wisconsin contests.

Washington, D. C National Association of Manufacturers Cannon Mulhall Senate Lobby Committee Schwedtman Cennon van Cleave Bartholdi Muthall W. McClave New Jersey McClave William Hughes McClare Indiana Wisconsin John J. McKins National Brewers’ Association Hines Edward Hines Chicago Lorimer Jenkins Teddy Taft Sherman Foraker Parry Kirby

Plan to Protect Birds Adviser Group Formed

Fifteen prominent men in bird and game protection across the country informed Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture they would serve without pay as advisers in framing regulations under the migratory birds protection law. Tentative regulations by the biological survey will not take effect before October 1 or as soon after as President Wilson approves them.

Washington, D. C Houston Department of Agriculture Biological Survey Wilson

Top of the Town Roof Garden Attracts Diners And Music lovers

The St Anthony Roof Garden is described as the coolest and most attractive dining and music spot. Soloist Arturo Lugaro, a noted baritone, performs tonight with vocal and instrumental selections in a lively evening presented as an advertisement.

St. Anthony Roof Garden Arturo Lugaro

Aliens Must Act To Secure Citizenship

Thousands of aliens who declared intent to become U S citizens risk being barred unless they file final naturalization applications by September. Commissioner Richard K Campbell warned chief examiners a 40 000 cases remain. Under the 1906 act final papers must be filed within two to seven years after declaration.

Washington, D. C United States Richard K. Campbell Naturalization Jacob Trieber Arkansas Federal Court

Freight officials convene in Galveston to discuss cotton handling

About 15 freight traffic officials of the International & Great Northern Railroad gathered in Galveston today for their annual meeting. The sessions, presided by H. Martin of Houston, vice president and general manager, will continue through tomorrow and focus on cotton handling.

Galveston Tex International & Great Northern Railroad H. Martin Houston

Gulf Boulevard Aluminated in Galveston Lighting Ceremony

Galveston County last night presented the city with an ornamental lighting system along the gulf front boulevard from Nineteenth to Twenty-seventh streets. County Judge George E. Mann led dedicatory ceremonies at the beach as thousands attended the event.

Galveston Tex Galveston County Gulf Front George E. Mann

School Board Wins Suit Over Superintendent Expenses

District Judge S G Tayloe ordered in favor of the school board dismissing Judge Don A Bliss suit to stop payment of 200 for Prof Charles J Lukin city school superintendent attending the national educational conference. The restraining order was dissolved and Bliss loses the case.

S. G. Tayloe Don A. Bliss Charles J. Lukin Bliss San Antonio United States

Women to Attend Chicago Council Meeting Over Garbage Contract

Chicago clubwomen plan to fill the council chamber Monday night with pad and pencil to monitor aldermen as they consider municipal problems. They vow a strong demonstration if no action is taken on the garbage question before the private refuse disposal contract expires in five weeks. Arrangements were finalized at the Womens City Club meeting with several hundred members in attendance.

Chicago Womens’ City Club

Canneries May Suffer from Fraser River Fishing

Ottawa minister J D Hazen warned Frazer River canneries in British Columbia may face harm unless US authorities curb large traps. Hazen said US fishermen are clearing international waters with big nets, prompting concern in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Man Frazer River British Columbia J. D. Hazen Ottawa

Water Contract Up Next In City Council Agenda

A water committee meeting called by Chairman Baldwin aims to review a tentative contract drafted jointly by city engineers and the water company. If approved, it will be reported favorably to the council, and an August election may be held for voter acceptance. The old pact expired last June amid mayoral deaths and administration changes. A meeting yesterday between Judge Claude V. Birkhead and Alderman Baldwin discussed the matter.

Baldwin City and Company Claude V. Birkhead Water Company

Fares to be reduced by western and central lines

Chicago July 18 A revision downward of interstate passenger fares has begun under an Interstate Commerce Commission order that new rates take effect May 1, 1914. Rail officials in Chicago doubt completion within the committee deadline. The long and short haul clause, effective July 1 1910, barred higher through rates than local sums, but the commission suspended its enforcement.

Chicago Western and Central Passenger Associations Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Fresh sausage with TIN TAG advertised at Grand Opera House lobby

Buy sausage with the TIN TAG to ensure fresh wholesome goods as shown in the lobby display at the Grand Opera House. Union Meat Company advertises this reminder to customers.

Grand Opera House Union Meat Company

Plan Coast Highway Meeting At Fowlerton In August

A coalition of road associations schedules a large gathering at Fowlerton on August 20 to push a Uvalde to Corpus Christi highway. C S Fowler leads the effort with speakers Ike T. Pryor and Alexander Boynton. The plan seeks a permanent group and aims to have the Nueces river route road completed by next March using the best materials.

Uvalde Corpus Christi Fowlerton Nueces River C.*s. Fowler Ike T. Pryor Alexander Boynton

Remodeled Quarters Planned by San Antonio Turn Verein

The board of directors of the San Antonio Turn Verein votes to remodel dining and pool rooms and furnish them. They will convert the former bar area into a ladies parlor to welcome women guests.

The San Antonio Turn Verein Llub Gus Koch

Thief Steals Diamonds in Broad Daylight Heist

In East St. Louis on July 17 a well dressed youth smashed a jewelry store window near police headquarters and escaped with about 1500 worth of diamonds from Mrs. H. Cooke, the jeweler's wife, most of which were on display.

East ST. Louis

Men fined for attacks on railroad laborers in Steamboat Springs

Jack Scanlon and Frank Vogle were convicted of taking part in forcibly expelling Japanese laborers on the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad extension Tuesday night. Each man was fined $100.

Steamboat Springs Jack Scanlon Frank Vogle Denver & Salt Lake

Russia to Build Permanent Embassy in Washington

George Bakhemtieff, Russian ambassador, has been advised from St. Petersburg that Russia has appropriated funds for a permanent embassy home in Washington. The message came to his summer residence here.

Russia Emir Newport R. S. Ray George Bakhemtieff St. Petersburg Washington

Industrial Workers Arrested In Portland Street Meeting

PORTLAND Ore July 18 Many arrests of Industrial Workers of the World were made last night when a crowd of 20 women led by Dr qui defied the mayor s order by holding a street meeting Dr qui and eight other women were taken to jail Several patrol loads of men also were arrested

Portland Ore Mario “Qui Qui

Russia Best Customer Washington D C July 18

Russia remains the largest purchaser of American agricultural machinery. Export figures from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce show $10,000,000 sent to Russia in the just-ended fiscal year, compared with $7,000,000 to Canada and $6,500,000 to Argentina. France led other nations with $32,500,600.

Washington, D. C Rrussia Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Russia Canada Argentina Germany France

Agricultural Machinery Exports Rise Significantly This Year

The report notes two export figures for agricultural machinery: $21,000,000 in the previous year and $42,000,000 in the current year, indicating a substantial increase in overseas shipments. The data highlights stronger demand and expanded production capacity.

Koreans Appeal Six-Year Term for Governor General Plot

In TALIA Korea on July 18 counsel for six Koreans sentenced by the Court of Appeals to six years for an attempt to assassinate Governor General Terauchi filed notices of appeal.

Talia Korea Court of Appeals Terauchi

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad for Nerve Relief

Ad promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for physical and mental exhaustion nervousness and insomnia claiming it helps restore energy and calm. The message emphasizes relief from fatigue and sleeplessness with a period voice typical of early 20th century advertising.

Horsford’s

Long list of San Antonio area grocers and merchants

A garbled OCR listing names and addresses of numerous grocery stores and merchants in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Includes firms such as Bond's Delicatessen, Croocket Grocery Co, Goldenbager Ed, Guarrantee Cash Grocery, Lawn dale Grocery Co, Urban Grocery Co, and many individual proprietors with street addresses. The fragmentary text reads like a directory page with business names, owners, and locations, plus scattered city and street references across multiple districts.

Anciro Zavala Barnes T. E Commerce Burgmann & Hassbauer Hartimore Bond's Delicatessen Houston Broggs Ernest Santa Rosa Durango Crockett Grocery CO E. Crockett Dixie Oil CO E. Commerce Eiserlch Anton N. Pine Pbulm ST Elim Forest

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hght Williams Durham Gunter Building Lone Star Brewing CO Crockett Gulf Boulevard Fletcher School Board Prof. Lukin Grove Vollowing Bond Election Council A. Collmann Plan Coast Highway Corpus Turn Verein San Marcos Pestors’ Union State Sunday School Association Bexar Blanco, Comal Caldwell Guadalupe Gonzales Hays Gillespie Travis Bell, Williamson San Antonio, Tex Schrerrer Simpson and Probandt Schneider John Ave ENT Adkins Lubiansky & Kiolbassa Bracken Rosenberg Wesley Castroville Courand Jos. Keller & Toudre Cibolo Pfeil & Schraub Robert Christine Franklin Bros Tracy, L. C Clear Springs Bartels, Hugo Nevviy Evine Grocer CO. Loggins & Lily Eelville Caraway Leung McAdam Brite Neill, S Landa Lux, Chas Pwia Ubiansky Strezelczy Andreas, Ockdale Johnson B. F the Growers of India Tea
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