Women Petition to Add Police Women to San Antonio Force
A group led by Miss Eleanor Brackenridge petitions San Antonio officials to add twelve women to the police force to aid women and children. The filing aims to place officers at depots and city hall, and seeks an ordinance to empower women to help curb crime. The plan faces skepticism from Acting Mayor Richter and council committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Eleanor Brackenridge
A. W. Houston
T. T. van derHoeven
G. W. West
A. W. Seeligson
Floyd McGown
Richter
Eleanor Brackenridge
T. T. Vanderhoeven
YMAS
Floyd M’gown
Alderman Opposes Women Police Patrols
Alderman Lambert, chair of the city council police committee, denounces the idea of women police as ridiculous and impracticable. He says a policeman’s job is not for women and that women belong at home, warning the move would make San Antonio the laughing stock of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Richter
Police Committee
City Council
San Antonio
Railroad Reports Due From Texas Lines
The Texas railroad commission mailed blank reports to about 100 railroads for the year ending June 30, 1912. Each line must show gross earnings and operating expenses, with forms to be returned within 30 days. Delinquent lines face a $500 penalty after 80 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
W. E. Fitzgerald
Texas
Plan Big Bridge Across Mississippi At Baton Rouge
Plan for a Mississippi river bridge at Baton Rouge moves forward with a federal survey led by Col. Lansing H. Beach to assess navigation impact. The project is reportedly funded by the Harriman lines, with land acquired on both riverbanks for abutments, and a War Department report expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Baton Rouge
Lansing H. Beach
United States
War Department
Harriman Lines
Harriman Railroads
Flores seeks liberty in habeas corpus case over Ora Baird killing
Feliciano G Flores filed a writ of habeas corpus in the Thirty seventh district court. Judge J L Camp set a hearing for Friday at 10 AM. Flores is held by constable John Trainer after being wounded in the same incident that killed Ora Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Baird
City seeks to appoint special police for elections
Acting Mayor Richter weighs using the city charter to appoint special officers for the upcoming democratic primary and city election, with city attorney Ryan to advise. Officials and Citizens league push for lawful, limited policing at polling places to avoid past overstaffing and potential vote influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ryan
Richter
Lambert
Mauermann
Citizens League
Terrell
William Aubrey
A. H. Jones
T. Tl. Vanderhoeven
Aubrey
Waco TelCo Buys South Texas Lines Expands Network
Bayliss Earle of Brazos Valley Telegraph and Telephone announces a deal transferring toll lines and exchanges from the South Texas Telegraph and Telephone to the Waco company. The purchase includes Port Arthur and Nacogdoches exchanges plus about 400 miles of toll line, linking Beaumont Port Arthur Houston through Waco Fort Worth and Dallas. The acquisition enables connections from Temple to San Antonio and Austin to Houston Beaumont Orange Port Arthur with Austin as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco, Tex
Bayliss Earle
Brazos Valley
Earle
Eaco Company
Temple
Taylor
Georgetown
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Beaumont
Orange
Port Arthur
Bryan
Oklahoma Judge Appointed Assistant Secretary for Wilson Campaign
Muskogee Oklahoma judge Thomas H Owen was notified today of his appointment as assistant secretary of the national Woodrow Wilson campaign committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Thomas H. Owen
National
Woodrow Wilson Campaign Committee
Citizens League Seeks Change in Bexar County Management
Political ad urging voters to support Citizens' League candidates to overhaul county governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Citizens’ League
Geigert Heads Coastward from Dallas for B&O Southwestern
W. F. Geigert, the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern’s southwestern passenger agent based in Dallas, departed yesterday for the coast on official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Geigert
Southwestern
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Dallas
Auto Tourists Reach San Antonio After Dallas Run
A San Antonio Light convoy led by a White car driven by Alex Fraser of Fraser Auto Supply arrives in San Antonio after an endurance run from Dallas by Farm and Ranch of Dallas members. Cars checked in at the Gunter hotel after a noon stop in New Braunfels, with Taylor slated as tomorrow's control. Several vehicles had dropped out en route and others finished with Pa scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Alex Fraser
Fraser Auto Supply Company
Dallas
Gunter Hotel
Austin
New Braunfels
Alamo Plaza
Taylor
City to cover garbage wagons with canvas tops
Acting Mayor Richter ordered all city street cleaning wagons to be covered with strong canvas tops to improve sanitary conditions. Superintendent McManus said material has been ordered and covers will be used quickly to make hauling more sanitary and prevent stench on the way to the pits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
McManus
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Denies Endorsement
A letter from H. A. Donaldson of division No. 197 clarifies that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers did not endorse Gov. O B Colquitt. The group states it is not a political body and members may vote for any candidate of choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
O. B. Colquitt
H. A. Donaldson
C. E
Real Estate Transfers From 1912 Listings
Real estate transfers include Harlandale Realty Co. to Mrs. Rosenfield and to David Gottlieb, Los Angeles Heights and West End blocks, and numerous parcels in College Heights. Other deals record buyers as Webb, Pichot, Stribling, Maury, and Fromme with sums ranging from $1 to $13,203.60 for various blocks and lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlandale Realty Co
William Rosenfield
Harlandale
Street Realty Co
Ben W. Webb
College Heights
Emil G. Chieslik
A. C. Anvil
New City
Water
Wyoming Streets
Ben M. Webb
Cheries
Ida @ Murphy
Leona A
Willie Brookes
West End
J. W
Sallie Coltraine
Thomas M. Corbandt
M. A. Forbes
David Gottlieb
George M. Maverick
Lola M. Lloyd
D. F. Touagziees
J. A. Youngé Blood
J. D. Perte C. M. Ferguson
Eleanor A. Stribling
Eleanor
Dewey Place
Elizabeth
Maury
Lela Maury
J. R. Brubaker
William Dellerman
Lake Viewmete
Mra. B. LL Woolrich
Mattie K. Plummer
Anton
Ida Fromme
H. J. Winckier
Soores B. Dieh
Crosby Street
John J,wrence
Jane Chambers
Old City
Los Angeles Satgose Improvement Co
Ais J Dehrnisch
Building Permits Reported for Several Homes and Additions
Ida M authorizes a four room dwelling on Avenue D with a gallery addition on Avenue P. Aguire plans three room dwellings on Garden Street. Peterey seeks a barn on West Houston Street for $100. Aralsa proposes a four room dwelling on Saltillo Street for $509. Baustad brothers Jacob and Conrad plan a six room dwelling on Josephine Street for $100. Avey files a screen gallery on McCullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Aguire
Angela Strvet
Gara
B. Shiner
Garden Street
Peterey
West
Houston Street
Aralsa
Saltillo
Jacob and
Conrad Baustad
Josephine Street
Avey
McCullough
Automobile Licenses List Includes Voelcker and Schlesinger
The notice records automobile licenses for 2584 Henry Voelcker of Beacon Hill and 259 Jake Schlesinger of 720 Cameron Street. The brief entry confirms license holders and addresses as of the current filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Voelcker
Beacon Hill
Jake Schlesinger
Cameron St
Katy Terminal Plans Face Funding and Timing Uncertainty
Discussion on the Yoakum Bend terminal work advances with plans presented by Frank Trumbull and C. B. Schaff. A terminal belt railway company is organized in San Antonio with Edwin Chamberlain and L. J. Hart on the board. Work start date remains uncertain, depending on plan finalization and funding readiness as the Katy considers shared depots with at least the San Antonio & Aransas Pass. Currently Katy uses Southern Pacific tracks and depot into San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Katy
Frank Trumbull
C. B. Schaff
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
San Antonio
Edwin Chamberlain
L. J. Hart
Tariffs Compiled for Soon Freight Bureau
J. F. Carter of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce collects tariff sheets from nearly every railroad to aid traffic interests. The freight bureau is not expected to operate permanently for three to four weeks due to extensive preliminary work. A committee on organization will report soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Carter
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Elder West Returns Home After Errant Night
W. H. West, 88, father of BE. S. West a Sunset Wood foreman, was returned home after being taken to the county jail for safe keeping while officials verified his identity. He wandered from home Monday evening and was found on the streets. his son stated he suffered no ill effects from confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. West
BE. S. West
Sunset Wood Company
West
Mr. West
Pastor Returns to City from Southern Revival
Rev. Z. V. Liles, pastor of Prospect Hill Methodist church, returned home this morning after visiting the southern states. He conducted two revival meetings in South Carolina and will preach at Prospect Hill Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. V. Liles
Prospect Hill Methodist Church
South Carolina
Mr. Liles
Roosevelt Supporter Resigns as New Orleans Customs Appraiser
William P. Luck resigned today as appraiser of customs at New Orleans. A Roosevelt supporter, he said in his resignation letter to Secretary MacVeagh that he planned to go into business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
William P. Luck
New Orleans
Luck
MacVeagh
Congressmen and rallies energize Houston senate race
Congressmen Morris Sheppard spoke to a crowded hall in Houston in support of his senate candidacy. Former Governor Tom Campbell is set to speak tonight for Judge Ramsey, and plans are complete for the Jane Wolters rally tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Morris Sheppard
Senate
Tom Campbell
Judge Ramsey
Jane Wolters
Obituary of Mrs C B McReynolds
Mrs C B McReynolds widow of Maj C B McReynolds died in Bracken Texas of typhoid fever. Survived by son Funston McReynolds an officer in the Second Cavalry at El Paso and a granddaughter. Remains to be taken to Austin for burial. Major McReynolds died in the Philippines nine years ago from a cannon blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McReynolds
C. B. McReynolds
Maj
Bracken
Tex
Funston McReynolds
Second Cavalry
el Paso
Austin
Philippine Islands
Antonio Olguin Dies at 56 in San Antonio
Antonio Olguin, a lifelong San Antonio resident aged 56, died at 7 p.m. at his home on Jones Avenue. He leaves three brothers, five sisters, and one daughter. The funeral is at 4 p.m. from the late home with burial at San Fernando Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olguin—Antonio
Jones Avenue
San Antonio
San Fernando
Death of Henry Stahl at Wetmore Station
Henry Stahl aged 70 died at 11 last night at his son Martin Stahl's home in Wetmore Station after several weeks of illness. Survived by three sons Martin Henry and Christian Stahl and daughter Mrs Ricka Goll all of Wetmore. Funeral at 5 this afternoon from the residence with interment in the family burial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stahl
Henry Stahl
Martin Stahl
Wetmore Station
Martin
Henry
Christian Stahl
Ricka Goll
Wetmore
Gray to enter Democratic primary as independent legislator candidate
Arthur M. Gray a Republican aligned with the Huntress Chambers ticket announced he and about 200 Republicans will enter the Democratic primary this Saturday. He says he will pledge to support Democratic nominees and denies any agreement with the Huntress Chambers ring while remaining an independent candidate for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Gray
Huntress-Chambers
Col
Otto Wahrmund
Mr. Gray
Bexar County
Gray
Huntress-Chambers “Ring
Ring
Two Humane Societies Urged to Form Unified Charity Fund
Chamber of Commerce seeks merger of San Antonio and Bexar County Humane societies to create a Charities Fund association. The plan would pool charitable collections, cover annual expenses, and distribute shares to each society once an agreement is reached. Officials urge immediate action to prevent delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bexar County
Humane Societies
Chamber of Commerce
Charities Fund Association
Birth Notices for Seven Newborns in City Records
A series of birth announcements lists several families welcoming infants. Notable entries include a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. James P. Sharp on July 14 at 410 Cooper Street and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Pope on June 30 at 201 Qak Street, among others in the period. Names include the Alberthal, Gonzales, Meyer, Froboese, Otto, Rowland, and McGary families with corresponding birth dates and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Sharp
Cooper Street
Patrick Pope
Qak Street
John J, Alberthal
Hamilton Avenue
P. Gonzales
el Paso Atapet
M. Meyer
Hasex Street
Jose Froboese
West Nueva Street
Karl Otto
Vinton Street
W. J. Rowland
Forest Avenue
Charles Christopher
Iowa Street
G. B. McGary
Burial Permits Listed for Several Local Residents
Burial permits show Margaret Vauthler 43 died July 22 at 745 West Houston scout Samuel W. Harris 67 died July 21 000 Jones avenue Miguel Flores 8 months died July 22 616 Water street F Olguin 66 died July 23 Rural avenue M D Dan Miguel 60 died July 23 1121 Angela street C E Crisman 34 died July 23 801 Avenue C Crus Ojeda 30 died July 23 321 Marshall street Ernesto Padreres 4 died July 82 Paloma alley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Margaret Vauthler
West Houston
Samuel W. Harris
Jones Avenue
Crus Ojeda
Marshall Street
Ernesto Padreres
Paloma Alley
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Ments
Utbitters
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Vza
Stearns’ Electric
Stearns’ Electric Paste Co
Chicago
Lll
Cou
SAN Antonio Business College
ASK Roads
Mississippi
Flores
Habeas
SAN Antonio Printing CO
B. Clegg
Treas
Soledad
tGo
the Quality Pharmacy
Schaefer Drug CO
Ave
Brazos Valley Company of
Waco
Farm and Randh
William Dobrowolcki
C. A. Stieren
C. Coleman
Indiana Street
Jane Chambera
J. J. Lawrence
Pose
Laurel Heights Terrace
Ida M
Avenue D
All Earnest
Avenue
Yoakum Bend
Carter
Chalmers
Saturday Evening Post
Auto Sales& Supply CO
West Crockett Street
Organization of Charities Fund
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