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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1913

Page

8

Currency Reform Push Divides Democratic Leaders in Congress

President Wilson sought to bridge gaps among House Democrats on the administration currency bill. Talks with Rep Wingo and Rep Henry aimed at resolving insurgent amendments, with optimism that a bill could be reported soon. Senate Chairman Owen said 47 Democrats favored action now, two favored delay, six Republicans supported immediate move.

Washington, D. C Wilson House Banking Committee Wingo Arkansas Henry Pujo Money Trust Committee Owen Senate Banking Committee Senate Democrats Congress House Committee Senate Glass Bulkeley Ragsdale

Three Persons Hurt in Auto Accidents In City

Four autos were involved in last nights crashes leaving two men and a woman slightly injured and a bulldog killed. T J Mumme was tried for reckless driving and acquitted after avoiding a street car, while other collisions left Mrs Esther Reich lightly hurt and a driver at large. J E Cochran and Manuel Malely escaped serious harm though others were bruised and a horse freed from its harness.

T. J. Mumme Mumme Commerce Street Alamo Street Esther Reich George Rupe South Presa Street Kansas City Boulevard South Presa Danchy Malley

Mexican beaten on head and robbed near gas plant

Juan Hernandez, a cotton picker, told city detectives he was struck with a club near Matamoras and the G N tracks last night, robbed of 15 dollars, and left unconscious with head wounds. He identified attackers as Mexicans and was taken to the city hospital where skull fracture was not found.

Juan Hernandez Matamoras G. N Hernandez Krause Hanes

Kaneas Farmer Hones Nocturnal Orchard Heater Design

A Kaneas farmer engineered a device by adding a reservoir of oil to an orchard heater. The system feeds fuel to the burner gradually, enabling a continuous burn through the night with minimal attention. The invention aims to ease long overnight heating tasks for orchard work.

Kaneas

Countywide district school taxes set for 1913 rates

The county commissioners ordered levies for district school taxes for 1913 based on a report by County School Superintendent P. F. Stewart. Rates vary by district with amounts from 3 cents to 50 cents per hundred, to be collected with the county ad valorem taxes.

P. F. Stewart

Fire destroys two story frame home injures Wade family

Mrs G Wade and her son R C Wade Jr fled their Burnet Street home after a morning fire at 12 35. The blaze nearly enveloped the structure causing scorched hands and faces and a jump from a window. The two story frame building valued at 2000 was practically destroyed with 1200 in furniture ruined and insurance partly covering the damage.

G. Wade Burnet Street R. C. Wade

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