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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1912

Page

4

In Mexico Brother of President Defends Regime

Alfonso Madero, brother of Mexico's President Francisco Madero, says there was no backbone to Orozco's revolt and that Mexico has returned to peace. He, with Julio Madero, visited San Antonio, meeting friends and planning a border trip to inspect property near Laredo before returning to Mexico.

Father Alfonso Madero Francisco Madero Mexico Republic St. Anthony Julio Madero San Antonio Francisco Madero Sr New York Orozco San Luis Poteat St. Anthony Hotel Sam Belden Laredo

Leaks Alleged in Steel Trust Probe Report

Washington July 20. Chairman Stanley of the steel investigating committee says a leak within the conference has exposed advance excerpts of the forthcoming steel report to influence the stock market. The panel will publish the report in piecemeal form as sections are approved by the majority.

Washington Stanley Steel Investigating Committee

William Piggott, Pioneer Chicago Publisher, Dies at 83

William Piggott, 83, founder of the Chicago Evening Review and Chicago Morning Post, and a leading figure among Chicago publishers and printers, died at his Kenosha home yesterday after a long career in journalism. The tribute highlights his early contributions to Chicago newspaper publishing.

Kenosha Wis William Piggott Chicago Evening Review Chicago Morning Post Chicago Evening Post Chicago

Taft Campaign Lacks Treasurer As Time Presses

New York July 20 The Taft campaign struggles to appoint a treasurer as several candidates decline due to time constraints. Charles Reynolds secretary of the Republican National Committee says the job demands full attention and private affairs cannot spare the time. Advisory and executive committees are also under review with a fall sub committee meeting expected.

New York Taft Charles B. Reynolds Republican National Committee Reynolds

Automobile Licenses Listed by Number and Owner

A list of automobile licenses with owner names and addresses appears. Entries include 2589 Samuel Rowland 618 Nolan. 2687 D J All-street. 2688 Charles Schreiner 1214 Main Avenue. sovv C H Wilson 129 Lewis Street. 2501-7e L Beck R F D No 3 Austin Road. 2592 Dayton Hele Jr 221 Pecan.

D. J. All Charles Schreiner Main Avenue No Street C. H. Wilson Lewis Street L. Beck Austin Road Dayton Hele Jr Pecan Street

Births in Alamosa and nearby localities

To Mr and Mrs Herry K De Walt a boy born July 20 at 10 percent Alamosa street. To Mr and Mrs R B Gilbert a boy born July 15 at 407 Carolina street. To Mr and Mrs B Roggerman a girl born July 14 at Steves gerdens. To Mr and Mrs J H Heathcock a girl born July 19 at 2010 Wyoming street.

Herry K. de Walt Alamosa Street Gilbert Carolina Street B. Roggerman Steves Gerdens J. H. Heathcock Wyoming Street

Building Permits Granted For New Dwellings In City

Realty Investment company files for an eight room house on Lopez street valued at 450 dollars. J. A. McDavitt seeks a four room dwelling on Summit avenue valued at 640 dollars. Anna Melas plans an additional house and porch on Tapes street valued at 300 dollars. Gillett applies for a six room dwelling on Salinas street valued at 31000 dollars.

County bonds approved for several districts in Texas

The attorney general's department approved bond issues for multiple Texas school districts. Jack county common school district bonds totaling 2500 dollars at 5 percent for 40 years with 15 year option, Comanche county 1000 dollars at 6 percent, Henderson county 1800 dollars at unspecified rate, Edgewood independent school district 10000 dollars at 6 percent with 40 year maturity and 5 year option, and Foard county 6000 dollars at 6 percent.

Jack County Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Jack County Common School District Comanche County Henderson County Common School District Edgewood Independent School District

Milk sterilization breakthrough claims indeterminable shelf life

J H Bensen of Philadelphia says a device using a hydraulic pump and silver tubing sterilizes milk by passing it through 280 degree pipe then 200 degree air. Milk stays in the system two seconds and is bottled in sterile bottles, with physicians affirming the claim of bacteria free milk.

Philadelphia J. H. Bensen Bensen

Real Estate Transfers Under Sheriff at San Antonio in 1912

A series of property deeds dated mid 1912 shows transfers from M I Manowits to George R Gaenalen for four acres and additional acreage, Parke R Longworth to Mrs A G Seamands, Palm Heights developments to W Marshall Smith, and numerous other conveyances. Transactions list lot numbers, blocks, street names including Washington avenue Stonewall street Zavala Chupaderas Houston Ver a Cruz Vera Cruz St Alamo Heights Lakeview and Mast Englewood, with values from $1 to $3500 and other sums. The items cover transfers between individuals, ranch owners, developers, executors and companies in multiple San Antonio neighborhoods and suburbs.

M. I. Manowits George R. Gaenalen R. T. Higginbotham Washington Avenue Val Verde Street Pleasanton Road Stonewall Street A. Karren John Larkin Calvert Smith Larkin T. Smith New City Parke R. Longworth A. G. Seamands Edgewood Addition Palm Heights Development Company R. W. Hearn B. Louis Raborn W. Marshall Smith Palm Heights Blanche Woods Tarburton New City Block Zavala Chupaderas John and Beulah Ledbetter Bexar County Joseph A. Janzen Hamilton County Ohio Tafteettah San Fernando New Carter F. Sommers William Mammie C. McKinney Mount Pleasant Tile James. Malone Néw Houston Street Alamo Heights Company M. H. Townsend W. M. Hodges Guadalupe County Alamo Heights Thomas H. X Minnie Ray Luther T. Ellsworth Leonardo Jalmes T. T. Parker Vera Cruz Street H. B. Dickens B. G. Irish Thomas H. A Lu. K Homer H. Titus Lakeview Townsite Company Lakeview Addition Mary Ellen Sweeney M. Singer J. R Mary. M. Knight J. W. Flowers M. L. Oppenheimer George G. Bschamente Gideon Leo Abe Levine Michael Milgrom Mast Englewood Sasser George Roe Jackson m and Marshall Streets Jess S Taylor and Wife Nelson Hurdson East Mistletoe Avenues Ferke R Longworth O Airey Igewood M. Cop Hunsden Lee Lieck Madeliene Terrace Irvin Adele Cubreau Calaghan Bryan Causines Jr Monterey

Texas Securities Law Hinders Rail Road Growth

Allison Mayfield notes Texas securities statute blocks rail expansion by raising financing barriers. He cites Union Pacific and Houston & Texas Central as impacted by the law and argues for policy changes to attract capital. The piece details foreign and local opposition to Texas rail projects and highlights Santa Fe’s Texas mileage and debt issues as context.

Union Pacific Houston & Texas Central Texas San Antonio Rockport & Mexican Railroad

Dessert For Dinner From The Creamery Dairy Co

Phone your order to the Creamery Dairy Co now for the dessert for today’s dinner.

THE Creamery Dairy CO

Texas rail policy draws fire from commission on rivals

The commission says the Santa Fe mileage in Texas greatly surpasses new construction elsewhere on system routes. It alleges Texas railroads seek to seize the virgin field to block competition and intimidate capital. Chairman Mayfield leads the discussion.

Santa Fe Texas Mayfield Folows

Railroads Clash Over Texas Laws in Ripley Letter

In Austin Texas July 20 chairman Mayfield disputes RE Ripley of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe over Texas laws on railroads and new mileage. Santa Fe reports 503 miles built in Texas 1908 1912 and plans 100 more, arguing laws assist operation while rivals seek to deter new entry.

Austin Tex RE. P. Ripley Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Texas Welfare Commission Allison Mayfield Texas Railroad Commission Ripley Mayfield Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Atchison Texas Railroad Commission Santa Fe Texas Lines Lubbock Texico Pecos Lometa Eden Conchos, Saba & Llano Valley Sangelo Sterling City Miles Paint Rock Texas & Gulf

Charters Filed Across Texas In July

Special to The Light Austin July 20 chartered today Gulf Coast Dairy of Bay City Mata gorda county capital stock 10000 incorporators P K Jinks Guy Smith and John O Gaines Famous Dry Goods company of Granbury Hood county capital stock 10000 incorporators Isaac Rose Sol Jacobs Leo Kahn and others Fisher Land company of North Roby Fisher county capital stock 10000 incorporators McD High Josh Wood and Eugene Wood D B Oil company of Electra Wichita county capital stock 8000 incorporators J H Marriott D T Cross S E Cramer and others Ritter Costello company Fort Worth amending name to Ritter Flood company decreasing state stock from 25000 to 15000 Certificate of dissolution filed by Bonita State bank Bonita Montague county

Austin Tex Gulf Coast Dairy Bay City Matagorda County Capital Stock McD. High Josh Wood Eugene Wood D. & B. Oil Company Electra Wichita County J. H. Marriott D. T. Cross 8. E. Cramer Ritter-Costello Company of Fort Worth Ritter-Flood Company Bonita State Bank of Bonita Montague County

Roswell High School Claims Strong Graduation Hints

Prof H. Brasher former state blind institute head and Roswell NM city schools superintendent visits Austin. He praises Roswell system as among the best between El Paso and Denver noting 42 graduates with 22 boys and 19 girls and 35 pursuing college. He cites plans for a railroad to coal mines aiding NM development.

Austin Tex H. Brasher State Blind Institute Roswell N. M Brasher el Paso Denver New Mexico

Haggin Transfer From Elmendorf to Hospital

James B. Haggin of Elmendorf farm near Lexington was moved to Good Samaritan hospital this afternoon with stomach trouble. The 80 plus financier is described as not in immediate danger.

Lexington James B. Haggin Elmendorf Here Good Sa Maritain Hospital

Pistachio Ice Cream from the Creamery Dairy Co

Pistachio ice cream and orange ice cream from the Creamery Dairy Co are highlighted as refreshing cold desserts. The note emphasizes their cooling quality and suggests their appeal for today.

Creamery Dairy CO

Advance in value of realty near Main Avenue

An ownership transfer shows property at the corner of Main avenue and Carrera street rising from $20,000 to $36,800 in three years. W. J. Burns and George B. Pere sold to Semp Russ, J. L. Kerr and M. l. Chalk. The forty six by sixty foot lot hosts a two story brick store.

Main Avenue Reta Streets W. J. Burns George B. Pere Semp Russ J. L. Kerr M. l. Chalk Carrera Street L. Hart C. W. Aldrich New Marks San Antonio Realty

Band Concert Today by Third Field Artillery

A concert will be given this morning by the Third Field Artillery Band at the artillery post bachelors quarters directed by Arthur Johnson. Program includes March Nibelungen overture The Elves Sounds From Erin The Red Widow Idyl The Glow-worm and National Emblem plus more. Riebe Undertaking Co. offers auto ambulance service at 221 E. Com phone 841.

Third Field Artillery Band Bachelors Quarters Arthur Johnson R. Wagner Kiefer Erin C. W. Bennett Chas Gebem Paul Lineke E. E. Bagley Riebe Undertaking Co E. Com

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