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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1912
Page
3
Dr. A. B. Conley, state superintendent of public buildings and grounds, leads a crew in Austin to repair and upholster chairs and fixtures in the senate chamber and the house hall using a $2000 appropriation for the current year. A new $2000 is due September 1, with carpet plans needing about 1400 yards for the house and 1100 for the senate.
Miss Estelle Bernard daughter of Mrs S J Bernard of Waterloo near Taylor and Orville Young youngest son of J W Young Williamson County ranchman were married in Waco. After visiting Galveston they will reside on the Young ranch east of Granger.
Former Senator Nathan B. Scott told the senate committee no corporations or Harvester figures contributed to Roosevelt's campaigns in 1904 and 1908. He cited George W. Perkins giving 15000 dollars for West Virginia, used in the state race, while denying any direct or indirect Harvester support and noting the party policy against such contributions.
Austin notes a planned Texas conference on religious education set for October 25-26 at the University of Texas YMCA auditorium. Sessions cover state higher education, church schools, and public schools with a national speaker. a policy will be formed for attendees. A grand picnic at the Fair grounds on July 24 benefits a Catholic school for Mexican children with prizes including a violin, a chair, a No. 3 camera, and a nickle plated clock.
Advertisement claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate is better than lemons or limes for health, offering greater refreshment and satisfaction. The copy emphasizes its invigorating qualities and restorative effects.
Southwest Texas State Normal announces new faculty for the 1912-13 session. W S Woodson from Detroit schools becomes professor of education. A J Robinson named associate professor of English with a UT BA and Chicago postgraduate work. Cary C Shaver to replace Miss Sayers on leave for Columbia work, and Frances White to replace W C Vernon on leave for Chicago study. Thomas Brson to instruct. Ferguson holds a UT degree and led Sulphur Springs high school.
The arbitration commission for fifty two eastern railroads and locomotive engineers reopened. Railroads begin presenting evidence to show wages and working conditions meet current railroad needs. B A Worthington of Chicago and Alton leads railroad case citing better job conditions and support staff for engineers.
Col George A Armes says Governor Wilson has accepted to visit Appomattox Court House to plant a new tree within weeks. A party of senators and representatives is expected. visit to Monticello may follow.
Practically all Texas rifle team members have gone home after the interstate matches were declared off. The group had been practicing at Camp Mabry for two weeks.
Former Illinois senator William Lorimer escaped serious harm after a touring car collided with a horse driven by farmer William McCombs west of Claysville Pennsylvania. Lorimer, his secretary, and chauffeur were bumped and bruised but resumed travel to Chicago by the 6:40 express, with Lorimer joking that his life has had exciting periods.
Alfred H. Oakes president of the Winnipeg Rail and Stock Exchange and a wealthy broker faces a manslaughter charge. He is said to have run over and killed Mrs. Wallace Preston of South Shields England on Saturday night with his automobile, Oakes driving.
Speeches by Robert McKinley and G. A. Starling supported Gov. O. B. Colquitt in Smithville Texas. The event at the Knights of Pythias hall drew a large crowd, many railroad workers, who emphasized Colquitt's labor record.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an alcohol free glyceric extract blend of Golden Seal Oregon grape Bloodroot Stone and Mandrake with Cherrybark. It claims to restore blood tone liver function and nerve strength by imitating nature to restore waste and feed vital organs.
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