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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1912

Page

3

Gas Prospectors Find Strong Well Near San Antonio

Exhaustive tests of a Frio City area natural gas well ten miles south of the city consider its potential to supply a San Antonio pipeline. Driller J H McMahan holds leases on 200 acres and nearby land, while a second nearby well may buttress supply for possible industrial use.

Frio City San Antonio Oklahoma J. H. McMahan Mr. McMahan Mea Rs Hamilton Swain Con Agate Alamontaza Ohio San Antonio Gas & Electric Company

Obituary Notices for Pena and Katz

Manuel Pena 53 died at a local hospital after weeks of illness. He was a bookkeeper, lived here two years, moving from Camargo Mexico. Funeral Sunday 6 p m at Shelley Loring. interment San Fernando cemetery. Mitchell Katz died in Ada Oklahoma last Friday after an appendectomy. He was formerly of the city. aunt Mrs Herman Katz living at 1911 Main Avenue.

Possible Knox Presidency Under Law of Succession

Washington political writers explore a rare path to the presidency if no candidate wins a majority in the electoral college and both houses fail to resolve votes. The scenario hinges on Philander C. Knox becoming president under the succession law if McKinley dies.

Washington House Senate Philander C. Knox Congress McKinley

Vasquez Gomez Arrested as Revolutionary Plot Unfolds

Sr Vasquez Gomez and associates were jailed after arrests tied to a plot to elevate him to the presidency. Bondsman ruled ineligible. none have attorneys. Vasquez Gomez stayed calm, denying violations and vowing to help bond others. Authorities warn arrests prevented a key transfer of power linked to Orozco and Rojas.

Modesto Torres San Antonio Torres Vasquez Gomez Sr. Vasquez Gomez Sr. Guzman Juarez Mexico United States American Boynton Guzman Vasquez Antonio Rojas Orozco

Bryan Dropped From Local Chautauqua Lineup

Montgomery Missouri July 20 W J Bryan’s name was erased from the August Chautauqua program after local criticism in his home district following the Baltimore convention. The change came after a committee requested removal and a telegram from Chautauqua management confirmed the action.

Montgomery W. J. Bryan Chautauqua Clark Baltimore Bryan

Travel notes show agents in Austin and Louisville

R L McKibben traveling passenger agent of the Sunset Central lines is in Austin attending to department matters. J J Schlosser has gone to Louisville Kentucky for a visit with friends.

R. L. McKibben Sunset-Central Lines Austin J. J. Schlosser Louisville, Ky

Congress Debates Federal Regulation and Trust Laws

The Stanley committee nears an accord on antitrust policy, opposing federal price control and endorsing an absolute separation of common carriers from manufacturers. It backs an act for federal incorporation and insists the commissioner of corporations must report investigations to Congress.

Washington, D. C Stanley Steel Congress Roosevelt Herbert Knox Smith E. H. Gary Steel Corporation J. P. Morgan John D. Rockefeller George W. Perkins Andrew Carnegie Young Representative Young Michigan Stanley Committee Gardner Massachusetts Sterling Illinois Danforth New York Stanley Littleton United States Corporations House Bureau of Corporations

Wolters Replies on Negro Voter Participation in Texas Primaries

Col. Jake Wolters, Democratic nominee hopeful for the U S Senate, releases a statement claiming South Texas county chairs and H. Hildebrand of Bexar County report negroes will not vote in the July 27 primaries. He urges Democrats to telegram county chairs or proponents to deny any slander against South Texas voters.

Dallas Tex Jake Wolters United States Senate Texas South H. &. Hildebrand Bexar County Morris Sheppard Cone Johnson South Texas

Child Found Wandering Near East Houston Street

Patrolman Mack found an eight year old girl on East Houston street at 111 o clock last night crying with a doll. She said she ran away from home after quarrels with her parents and was taken to police headquarters awaiting her parents.

Houston Street Mack

Creamery Dairy Voice Refreshes Morning Palette

A brief local note praises the refreshing flavor of a creamery dairy product, highlighting its cool, creamy texture and wholesome appeal for daily consumption.

Creamery Dairy CO

Proclamation for Democratic Party Primary in Bexar County

The 1912 Democratic primary in Bexar County is set for July 27 with polls from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at listed precincts including the Court house Fest's Garden Flores Street and many others. Voters will express preference for U.S. Senate state and district officers and nominate county and precinct officers and a county chair and precinct representatives.

Bexar County United States Senate Democratic Executive Committee Court House Fest Flores Street Frank Keller Planter Conner S. Flores Street Forestello’s Guadalupe Street Vera Cruz Street Benevolencia Hall Matamoras Street Giorda Leona Monterey Streets Playgrounds Smith and Buena Vista Engine House Buena Vista da Rosillo Lund W. Salinas Street Belzingo San Marcos Street Wilkinson W. Commerce Max Hess N. Laredo and Lopez Pavilion West End Main Avenue Joe Schultze N. Flores and Romana Josh Ahr San Pedro and Warren San Pedro Springs Russell Woodlawn Flores and F. F. Rodriguez Jones Avenue R. Simmang Macon Street H. Bertsch Dawson and Pine Streets Wilke & Thomas Matagorda Wyoming Mumme Plum Street Paul C. Kurtz Monumental S. Jacob's EB. Commerce Street Meyer Delaware and Dreiss Otto Schmidt Indiana Cherry Krueger Presa Vance Missionfield S. Presa EB. Hicks Highland Park New Braunfels Avenue Rigsby Street Rockport Englewood W. Bichlitz Town of San Jose Morrill Losoya Crossing Medina River Watson's Oak Island Bywater von Rmy Center Point Macdona Texas Tinsley Posito's Mackay Lockhart Helotes Los Reyes Leon Springs Max Rue Locke Hill van Raub Station Groenicke Bulverde Coker Salado Wetmore Selma Blanco Road Beck Austin Road Argyle H. J. Adams Gabe Converse St. Hedwig Sayers Sanders W. W. White China Grove Exposition Park San Juan Elmendorf Utzville Salter's Harrison’s Natatorium Aall H. E. Hildebrand

Democrats of House Visit Governor Wilson at Seagirt

About 120 Democratic congressmen, roughly half the House, arrived with Speaker Champ Clark to honor Woodrow Wilson in Seagirt New Jersey. Governor Wilson and his family greeted them as the lawmakers pledged cordial support and Wilson spoke of closer ties to ease living for the masses.

Seagirt N. J Congress House Champlark Woodrow Wilson Little Station Clark United States Wilson

Massive sun spot observed at Carnegie Observatory

A vast sun spot about 78.54 million square miles and 10 000 miles across was photographed at Mount Wilson and studied by Carnegie observers led by Prof. Ferdinand Ellerman. The spot, moving westward, is cooler than surrounding regions, prompting debate on potential Earth effects.

Pasadena Cal News Dispatch Mount Wilson Observatory Carnegie Observatory North American United States Ferdinand Ellerman W. S. Adams George F. Hale Carnegie Astronomical Institution

Speech by J Bruce recalled in Belfast on Ismay note

A historical Belfast speech credited to J Bruce recalls the line about friends after enemies stop kicking. It ties to the disaster involving Mr Ismay and his handling of the event. Sante, an unlucky sea captain, is mentioned in connection with the era and tone of the remark.

J. Bruce Belfast Sante

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