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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
3
A San Antonio inquiry finds summer business slowdown blamed on seasonal needs and beliefs. Clerks, store owners, and researchers debate causes from weather to inherited attitudes, with younger leaders urging coordinated action to revive summer commerce.
Harry Forbes surrendered to El Paso police claiming desertion from the U S Army. He says he deserted at Columbus Ohio three months ago and grew tired of evading capture, ending his flight.
Santiago reports the government rejected United States offers to build two Dreadnought type battleships due to high prices. It will accept John Brown & Co Limited of England for the two ships.
Pathfinders from Red River to the Gulf pass through Waxahachie before noon en route to Gainesville. Ames Worth and others are noted among participants in this brief early report.
A dissolution certificate was filed by the San Antonio Conservatory of Music in Austin Texas on July 21. The filing confirms the organization's formal end as a corporate entity.
Major Henry T. Allen will lead a week long test of the new cavalry regiment formation with mounted troops at Fort Sam Houston and the maneuver division. General Jos. W. Duncan and Major Normoyle toured north toward New Braunfels. The Eleventh cavalry moves to Leon Springs for several days as Third brigade preps for a review by Brig. Gen. Hoyt and plans another parade within thirty days.
For the first time in seven weeks the ghost walked at City Hall as pay warrants were issued for June salaries. Auditor Hummel and staff prepared payrolls from Mayor Callaghan to janitors, with police possibly paid tomorrow and full department payouts aimed for Monday.
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