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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1912

Page

5

City Treasurer Delays Naming of Fiscal Agent

City treasurer Frank C. Church stalls naming a bank depository for 1912 13 insisting bids comply with charter section 110. Council considers West Texas Bank and Trust as fiscal agent but avoids official depository designation. Church warned of removal if he does not obey. Aldermen debate authority as delayed meeting resumes to Tuesday.

Frank C. Church Church Ryan West Texas Bank and Trust Company Mt. Church Mauermann Finance Committee Tretter Lipscomb

City Officials Clash Over Treasurer Removal and Bond Issue

City leaders debate removing the treasurer and the elective rights of Mr. Church. Alderman Lips comb urges premeeting talks with Church. Bank issues loom as Mauermann says bonds held by D Sullivan & Co may be redeemed by the city, with talks planned before Tuesday.

Ryan Mauermann Church Alderman Lipscomb D. Sullivan & Co

Vote for Huntress for county official fees

Political advertisement urging votes for Huntress claiming entitlement to fees and naming ALB G RIEDNER. It also promotes James R. Davis for county judge and presents no further context.

Huntress Alb G. Riedner James R. Davis

Double Assault Case In San Pedro Avenue Dispute

Ike Roseman a local businessman and F A Archambault dyeing and cleaning proprietor faced Judge Buckley in police court charged with assault arising from a San Pedro avenue feud over a torn fence between their properties. Each alleged the other struck first and bystanders intervened.

Ike Roseman F. A. Archambault Buckley San Pedro Avenue Archambault Roseman

Over-Confidence Warns in Political Ad Campaign

A Citizens' League Campaign Committee notice urges voters to participate and cites over confidence costing two battles. The Light offers ten day want ads at half a cent per word with a ten day run including two Sundays and refunds for unused periods. Ads can be placed by telephone 176 with a skilled operator. Bills mailed by Riebe Undertaking Co. 221 E. Com. 341.

Citizens’ League Campaign Committee

City employees paid June salaries across San Antonio

The total $47 550 20 payroll for city officials and staff began disbursement at 10 30 am with the Sullivan Bank advancing $17 650 to bridge funds until a financial agent is chosen. City workers from street, garb age, fire, police and city hall staff received pay. payment extended into the evening. Woodrow Wilson named by forty babies nationwide as Democratic candidate.

Church San Antonio Richter Mauermann Finance Committee D. Sullivan Bank Sullivan Bank Sea Girt N. J Woodrow Wilson Wilson

Regular office rates ad copy note

Regular office rates. Call 176, either your ad. Bills mailed later.

Soon to Run Trains on San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Line

J M Ball, division freight agent for the International & Great Northern, says the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad may begin service around September 1 after inspection. Medina river bridge nearly finished and grading south from Pleasanton underway, with Pleasanton expected on August 25. Unofficial word says Franklin road will share I G N passenger and freight terminals in the city for an indefinite period.

San Antonio San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad J. M. Ball Intentional & Great Northern Medina River Pleasanton Franklin Road International & Great Northern

County Democrats Set August 3 Convention in San Antonio

County Chairman H. E. Hildebrand issued a call for a county convention to meet August 3 at Market hall San Antonio to select delegates for state and district conventions. Primary conventions are set for July 27 at 8 p m in city precincts and 2 p m outside the city. Precinct chairmen listed include Tom Leighton J W Mueller Henry Fest H J Lamm and many others in Bexar County with Hildebrand as chairman.

H. E. Hildebrand Bexar County Market Hall San Antonio City of Tom Leighton J. W. Mueller Henry Fest H. J. Lamm T. E. Connor Jesus Cassiano Sam C. Slack Dr. J. W. Burley J. P. McDevitt R. L. Corby G. A. Lowther C. H. Arnold Otto Klaus Richard Buckley J. B. Holt Julius Vorpahl T. C. Worthington Joe Braden H. H. Hunt O. C. Guessar J. Ed Wilkens Gus Zalmanzig J. L. Raymond R. O. Whitaker T. D. Dobbs Joe Lee Charles H. Seidenshnur Richard Bluemel Henry Monkeh H. O. Schmidt Louis Krause Henry Harris Charles Lux Henry Rittimann W. H. Ritter Robert B. O'Grady John Achterberg Louis F. Hartung Robert Lahm Alex Michalski Martin Mahula George Kieffer Ferd Theis W. S. Linsheimer W. P. Gembler John Barkmeyer Ike Woerner Herman Gutgz J.T. Salter Eugene Davis Democratic Executive Committee

Labor Day Queen Vote Narrows Contested Field in Third Official Count

Third official tally reduces contenders from fifteen to thirteen as Liota Teel remains lead with 1017 votes while Rosa Semmelmann rises to second with 929 and Ida Bowden moves to third with 714. Remaining standings show Bessie Collins 712 and Kate Gilbert 617 among others.

Liota Teel Rosa Semmelmann Ida Bowden Bessie Collins Kate Gilbert Gladys Char

Georgia Progressives Split Delegations Over Negro Question

Two Georgia progressive Republican delegations were chosen to attend the national convention on August 5. Both claimed regularity, with one side attributing the split to the negro question, a claim denied by participants in the other meetings.

Atlanta Georgia Progressiv Republicans

Want Ads Highlight Evening Classifieds Overview

A brief note asks readers if they’ve checked tonight’s want ads, implying a rundown of new classified listings and opportunities. The item frames ads as a timely, must-see update for readers seeking jobs, items, or services.

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