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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1912

Page

4

Wilson Names Summit Committee for Presidential Campaign

Governor Wilson names the Democratic campaign committee to lead the presidential bid. McCoombs chairs with 14 members including Hudspeth Daniels Davies Saulsbury Palmer Gore OGorman Reed Burleson and McAdoo. Subcommittees to be formed. headquarters planned in Chicago and New York.

Democratic Campaign Committee Wilson William F. McCoombs Democratic National Committee Robert S. Hudspeth New Jersey Josephus Daniels North Carolina Willard Saulsbury Delaware Robert L. Ewing Louisiana A.mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania Joseph J. Davies Wisconsin Will R. King Oregon National Committee Thomas FP. Gore Oklahoma James A. O'Gormain New York James A. Reed Missouri Iginici J. McGillicuddy Maine Albert 8. Burleson Texas William G. McAdoo New York City Chicago McCombs Daniels Davies Saulsbury Hudspeth Palmer Gore O'Gorman Burleson McAdoo Gross United States Clark Reed Champ Clark King Supreme Court of the United States

Reception Tendered Mrs Pennybacker in Austin

Open air reception at Wooldridge park honored Mrs Percy V Pennybacker newly elected president of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs. Former Governor Sayers presided with remarks by Major Wooldridge A W Terrell Rebecca Fisher and Pennybacker. Thousands attended as park decor featured flags bunting and lights.

Austin Tex Percy V. Pennybacker National Federation of Women’s Clubs Wooldridge Park Joseph D. Sayers Major Wooldridge A. W. Terrell Turkey Rebecca J. Fisher The Daughters of the Republic Pennybacker California Federation City of

Don’t Neglect Your Lungs in Surirser

Many people with weak or diseased lungs neglect them in warm weather believing temporary relief. This is the time to start a vigorous fight against the disease as weakened tissues need stimulation in warm weather and will respond. The Swiss discovery Sirolin is claimed to be best preparation for those with weak lungs or chronic coughs and has been remarkably successful here.

Declaring Missing Moore Legally Dead in Alabama

In Mobile Alabama July 19 unless Thomas F Moore a former city druggist appears within weeks he will be declared legally dead. His wife and relatives doubt his fate but have filed for letters of administration on his estate. Moore left for New York over eleven years ago with no further contact or reliable whereabouts. Detectives chased every clue but yielded no results.

Mobile Ala Thomas F. Moore Dean Moore New York

Demurrage Case Before Interstate Commission In Dallas Cotton Row

A Dallas Cotton Exchange committee presents Dallas exporters claims to the Interstate Commerce Commission over Galveston port demurrage disputes between steamship lines and railroads. Ocean firms have not paid rail charges for idle cars. proposal to charge demurrage on bills of lading when cotton reaches final destination.

Chicago Til Dallas Cotton Exchange Dallas Galveston Interstate Commerce Commission

Rural Education Week Draws Larger Attendance At Austin

The third day sessions of rural school education week in Austin Texas drew larger crowds than earlier days. Principal speakers included J Kern of Winnebago county Illinois C H Lane an agricultural department expert C Winkler of the University of Texas President Cousins of West Texas Normal and P W Horn superintendent of Houston schools.

Austin Tex J. Kern Winnebago County Illinois C. H. Lane United States Department of Agriculture C. , Winkler University of Texas Cousins West Texas Normal P. W. Horn Houston

Senate Agrees to Vote on Tariff and Finance Bills

The senate reached an agreement to vote on three point tariff and finance measures late next week with Wool tariff on Thursday, excise tax bill on Friday, and sugar tariff on Saturday. In Austin Texas, July 19, additional state supply contract awards were announced by state purchasing agent J R Elliott to several companies for institutions, canned goods, and pantry items. Mrs May Kyle, tomato club demonstrator in Hays County, has been touring clubs teaching canning techniques.

Washington, D. C Senate Austin Tex J. R. Elliott Nelson Davis & Co A. Pace Grocery Co Corscana Corsicana M. Castanola & Son San Antonio Star-Mayfield Company Terrell Nelson Davis &Co Hughes Bros. Manufacturing Co 8. A. Pace Grocery Co Tomato Club San Marcos May Kyle Hays County

Beware of Dealers Who Substitute Coca Cola Impostors

The piece warns against dealers selling inferior imitations labeled by nicknames. If you ask for camphor as cam and get a poor substitute, or for Coca Cola as a nickname, the seller denies responsibility. Always demand the full name to avoid being cheated by counterfeit products.

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