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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
6
The annual ball of America in Cape May New Jersey barred the tango bunny hug and grizzly bear after the league discussed modern dancing. The executive committee recommended omission and the measure was adopted.
Secretary Lane of the interior department said there would be no compromise of lawsuits brought by the government against private individuals for the fraudulent entry and taking of government property. The statement came in Washington on July 23, outlining the administration’s firm stance and potential legal actions underway.
GEILENKIRCHEN Germany July 23 Fourteen coal miners were found dead this morning entombed by a pit cave in a cloudburst’s aftermath. A large area above the mine had caved in, trapping workers yesterday.
Floresville Tex July 23 Rev M L J White pastor of Floresville Baptist Church for three years has tendered his resignation effective October 15 He has served as corresponding secretary for the San Antonio Baptist Association for some time past
Social notes describe a dancing party at the Automobile Club hosted by Miss Margaret Haile and Miss Marie Roberts in honor of Miss Thelma Aten of Houston and Miss Edna Hooker of Tyler. A gala sequence includes showers, greetings, and arrangements for more visits, with tours and recitals by local hosts and friends across Texas and nearby states.
In Carpentersville the dry side won 172 to 155 with 150 women voting. In Benton the anti saloon forces prevailed as the dram shop ordinance failed by 626, with 14 women voting for and 408 against.
Calumet Mich July 23 Twenty copper mines in this neighborhood closed today owing to a strike called by the Western Federation of Miners Only about one quarter of the miners belong to the union but it has been found impossible to work the properties with these men out The men demand recognition an eight hour day abolition of the one man drill and better working conditions.
Mulai Hafid the former sultan of Morocco, who abdicated last year, arrived at the Vatican in Rome. He receives a $70,000 annual pension, visits the museums daily, pays entrance fees, and declines special privileges not available to ordinary visitors.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the G I A will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at the new hall in the San Antonio Loan and Trust building. All members are urged to attend.
Members of the San Antonio Automobile Club will convene at the Chamber of Commerce tonight at 8:30 to finalize arrangements for a Thursday night demonstration. Civic groups will celebrate the bond issue with a harmony luncheon on the Gunter Hotel lawn. Wives and daughters are invited.
Mrs Charles H Bertrand with three children and Mrs Martin J Arnold, Leo Singer, and Max Kuehn recently finished a overland journey from San Antonio to Galveston in Mrs Bertrand’s Chalmers touring car. They followed the Automobile Club endurance route and reported from Houston that 50 miles out from San Antonio the roads were in excellent condition. They will stay in Galveston for two weeks.
A Ford official letter states a car is produced every 40 seconds, requiring the sales force to issue an order every 30 seconds to stay ahead of production. Clifton George, local Ford representative, returns from Corpus Christi and says he was glad to have taken vacation beforehand.
L F Birdsong reports Franklin factory in Syracuse will pause four cylinder car production on August 1 to catch up with six cylinder orders. W E Askey family travels with a Reo touring car from Corpus Christi to Sisterdale. Fraser Auto Supply expects a five ton White dump truck, touting its simple efficient dumping device. A carload of Reo touring cars was sold by Citizens Auto Co San Antonio, with two bought by J B Moore Del Rio and one by Park Garage Seguin.
N J Neuhouse, the first representative at Gonzales, spent yesterday afternoon as a guest at the Guarantee Motor Car Company garage for a while.
The ladies of St Patrick's parish will host a lawn social from 4 to 11 this afternoon and evening on the church lawn at Willow and Van Ness streets. Music will be provided by the Knights of Columbus orchestra. All are cordially invited.
In Lampasas Texas the Baptist encampment opens this evening with more attendees than ever for the opening session. The program features several noted Texas speakers. Missouri set a mineral production value record last year.
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