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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1912

Page

10

Practice Shout At Camp Mabry Stopped

Owing to the secretary of war canceling the chief of division, military affairs order, Adjutant General Henry Hutchings canceled the Texas national guard state expert rifle team practice at Camp Mabry and withdrew plans for interstate events at Sea Girt New Jersey and Wakefield Massachusetts. The guard will receive $40,000 for maneuvers later, while other divisions proceed with state and interstate encampments as arranged.

Austin Tex Secretary of War Henry Hutchings Texas National Guard Camp Mabrey Sea Girt N.J Wakefield Mass Hutchings National Guard Alexandria Arkansas Louisiana Oran Camp Mabry Texas Rifle Team

Knights of Pythias Install at Smithville Lodge

Smithville Lodge No 92 Knights of Pythias installed officers by Deputy Grand Chancellor W R Searcy including Chancellor Commander G G Tarsey and Prelate R J Saunders. The lodge owns its castle hall, has 65 members and is in good financial condition.

Knights of Pythias Smithville Tex Smithville Lodge No. 92 W. R. Searcy G. G. Tarsey J. N. Mohler R. J. Saunders E. H. Eagleston Rms W. C. Park W. Falconer G. E. Behrens

Obituary notices for Mrs. C. C. Berry and Annie Dreiling

The funeral for Mrs. C. C. Berry, who died from injuries after a Kenedy crash involving a train and an automobile driven by her husband Dr. C. C. Berry, was held at the First Presbyterian church. Evelyn Berry remains hospitalized. others injured show improvement. Annie Dreiling, 50, died at home of paralysis. funeral plans set for Sunday at Zizik Undertaking.

W. W. Bonderant R. B. Craig R. C. Jones J. B. Crenshaw Yale Hicks C. H. Judy Evelyn Berry Lee Surgical Hospital A. Coleman Mr. Liskow E. Gutzeit

Division of Packing Plants Signals National Reorganization

Armour & Co plans to distribute about 250 packing plants worth 50 million dollars among its departments, allocating 46 plants to Armour & Co starting July 28. The move follows the National Packing company dissolution after a federal criminal trial, with plants reassigned to leading firms under a new national system and a renamed company.

Chicago Armour & Co National Packing Company E. Wilson National Packing System Eutaw Reef Company Baltimore Omaha Packing Company Lowell Mass Quaker Beef Company Philadelphia Hammond Packing Company Toledo G. H. Hammond Company Washington, D. C Jacksonville Fla Macon New Orleans Birmingham Ala Spokane Wash

Condolence Message from Texas Chief Justice on Judge James

Chief Justice T J Brown sends sympathy to Mrs J H James and family on the death of Chief Justice James of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals. The message to Associate Justice W S Fly expresses shock and notes the State’s loss of an able upright judge and asks delivery of the condolences.

Brown James T. J. Brown Supreme Court of State of Texas J. H. James Fourth Court of Civil Appeals W. S. Fly

Automobile Fire Damages Dr Hering Car in San Antonio

A gasoline tank ignition struck Dr. W. A. Hering's automobile at the Houston Street and Avenue corner at 9 o'clock last night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. damage to the car estimated at 35 dollars. Nearby items note by law committee talks, a dance at Dixie Social hall, first bale of cotton for Bexar county, and a jail disturbance fine.

W. A. Hering Houston Street Avenue Dixie Social Hall Bexar County William Cassin C. Ybarra

Rock Pile Punishment for Mexican Manriquez in Vagrancy Case

Felix Manriquez faced the rock pile punishment after being charged with vagrancy in the city police court. George F. Steubing alleged the man tried to steal a bridle from his horse in front of his business.

Felix Manriquez J. E. Peterson Buckley Peterson Jackson West Commerce Street George F. Steubing

Ramsey Visits Austin for Governor Campaign Kickoff

Judge W F Ramsey arrived by Katy train to campaign in Travis county for the forthcoming governor primary. He will speak at Manor at 3 PM and again at Wooldridge park in Austin tonight, introduced by T W Gregory and W M Walton. Cullen Thomas of Pallas accompanied Ramsey and will speak with him at both venues.

Austin Tex W. F. Ramsey Katy Travis County Manor Wooldridge Park T. W. Gregory W. M. Walton Judge Ramsey Cullen Thomas Pallas Cleburne

Elgin Business League Elects Officers

The Elgin business league has elected President Charles Gillespie secretary and treasurer Paul Burns vice president S L Brannon and a board of directors including C F Berg I P Capbeen T B Taylor Thomas L Deich Charles Gillespie S L Brannon and Paul Burns.

Elgin Tex Elgin Business League Charles Gillespie Paul Burns S. L. Brannon C. F. Berg I. P. Capbeen T. B. Taylor Thomas L. Deich S.L. Brannon

Taft changes aide at Treasury appoints Sherman Allen

On July 20 1909 Sherman P Allen of Vene retired as assistant secretary to President Taft and was sworn in as assistant secretary of the treasury succeeding A Piatt Andrew.

Washington, D Sherman P. Allen Vene Taft A. Piatt Andrew

Excursion Steamboat Strands on Sand Bar at Hudson

Nearly 500 picnickers from First and Second Reformed churches spent the night aboard the steamer Isabel stranded on a Hudson sand bar near Tarrytown. The captain wandered to Brooklyn by mistake. passengers occupied dockside while coal dust stained dresses. An earlier clash with a rival party forced a shift of location, and the voyage home commenced after daybreak.

Tarrytown N. Y First Second Reformed Hudson River Isabel Brooklyn

Plan for market reform in cotton trade urged

P C Wadsworth of Atlanta spoke to lawmakers and cotton state representatives outlining a plan for direct dealings between the Cotton Growers' Cooperative and spinners. He argued prices should reflect supply and demand, not market manipulation, and said current marketing costs include a $20 per bale middleman profit to be eliminated.

Washington, D. C P. C. Wadsworth Atlanta Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Society Congress

Gallagher Golden Jubilee Observed at St Marys Church

Fifty years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Edward J Gallagher were marked with a mass at St Marys Church in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple, both born in Dublin, Ireland, have lived in the Alamo City for 35 years and described their half century together as passing quickly. An intended family reunion at 333 North Cherry Street was postponed until next week due to unforeseen obstacles.

San Jacinto Gallagher John W David Edward Gallagher Joseph Gallagher Monterey Mexico Marian Frances Gallagher R. W. Lawrence James Jurgens St. Mary's Church Edward J. Gallagher Father Quinn Dublin Ireland Alamo City North Cherry Street Mherisses East

State buys dry goods for all institutions

J R Elliott state purchasing agent awarded state dry goods contracts today. Suppliers include Charles Schreiner Kerrville for calico dress and pillow casing. McKean-Bilers Austin for pillow casing checks and cheviots. Sanger Bros Dallas for chambray and cotton flannel. Harris-Lipsitz Dallas for cheese cloth and cottonade. Perkins Bros Decatur for brown domestic. B Frank San Antonio for brown drill.

Austin Tex J. R. Elliott Calico, Dress Charles Schreiner Company Kerrville Calico, Black Calico McKean-Bilers Company Harris-Lipsitz Company Dallas Brown Domestic Perkins Bros Decatur Brown Drill It B. Frank San Antonio

Congressman McCall to Retire from Congress

Boston July 20 Congressman Samuel W. McCall of Winchester announced he will not seek another term in the House. He said he has an ambition to serve the public in another capacity, but did not reveal what role he will pursue.

McCall Boston Mass Samuel W. McCall Winchester House of Representatives

Police link Rosenthal murder to gang hired by Rose and police ally

New York detectives tracing the Rosenthal killing allege Bald Jack Rose arranged the gunmen with police ties. Private investigators say Rose, tied to Lt Becker, conspired with Seelig's gang. payoff for the hit is said to be $2000. Witnesses describe the slow murder car ride and evasive police failures.

New York Herman Rosenthal Jack" Rose Rosenthal East Side William Shapiro Whitman Shapiro Rose Itzky Schaaps Fourteenth Street

Family of Seven Struggles With Tuberculosis and Poverty

A 14 year old earns 12 dollars a month with six dollars for rent. The family of seven, living at 216 North Pecos street, faces extreme heat and disease as the oldest son lies sick with tuberculosis. Their furniture is gone due to unpaid installments and only a trunk and stove remain. Mrs. Sadie Haley of associated charities reports the dire situation. The Westminster Men’s Society for Women’s Rights in London publishes the Eye-Opener, critiquing laws protecting women.

Sadie Haley Associated Charities Pecos Street Seee Westminster Men's Society For Women's Rights, of London Law For

William S. Anderson for District Judge in Bexar County

Political advertisement endorses William S. Anderson a San Antonio lawyer for district judge of the Thirty-seventh Judicial District. It notes his 28 years in practice, including a decade in the district attorney's office, and cites endorsements from many San Antonio lawyers. It argues his suitability for handling criminal cases and elevating court standing.

Wm. S. Anderson Texas Bexar County San Antonio George Paschal Augustus Lewy Anderson William S. Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waco Vss SAN Antonio Bronghos Morris Block & Co East Houston Street Divide Packing Plants Armour Citizens Insurange Bonds San Antonio Human Society George T. Botsford Fred Davison Hicks Chamber of Commerce D. J. Straus Cowles Auto Electric Park Bexar County Humane Society Mackay Building E. M. Collins Bond & Co Garring & Hatcher Gunter Building Travis Club Bond Dr. Shropshire Moore Building West End Lake Kohr Aldredo Trevenio J. R. Woods Trevenio Friedman Federal Building Medina Dam Ramsey Allen Andrew Maneuver Fleet Prince Louis of Battenberg Sir George Callaghan Spithead England North Sea British Naval Department Sand Bar Middle of Hudson St. Mary’s Church Becker Fifth Avenue Dougherty Lieutenant Becker Dora Gilbert Lawyers of William Bexar R. J. Boyle Phil H. Shook J, R. Davis William Aubre R. L. Ball R. L. Edwards Howard Templ Earl D. Scott N. O. Green Henry C. King Walter P. Nap R. P. Ingram Bascom Bell Clinton G. Bro Perry Robert John H. Clarke, Cc Clamp M. J. Arnold A. J. Bell Robert G. Har Ce, R. McFarla E. HH. Powell Guy Cater A. L. Matlock G Raymond Jay ‘Minter H. A. Hirshher Alexander Boy G. W. Western Paul Meersche Mason William Wallace H. New H. M. Aubrey Henry Stieler John W. Turn Gee. R. Gillett A. C. Hamilton Harry Hertzberg B. W. Teagarde D. A. McAskill Vale Hicks G. C. Storms Guy McFarly Graham Dowd W. A. Hadden J. B. Sewright I. S. Kampman G. Tayloe T. T. VanderHoeven Floyd McGown George C. Aligelt J. Brooks R. B. Minor Ripley Ci Caruthers Samuel Belden Frank H. Booth J.D. Dodson D. O. Terrell K. R. Martens G. R. Krum James D. Crenshaw Dan Lewis Todd H. Wickes Seth S. Searcy T. Sluder Scion Stewart W. A. Silveus Selig de
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