Primary meeting called for San Antonio voters in 1912
The Citizens League invokes a citywide primary for July 29 1912 at 8:30 p m to elect delegates for a convention at Beethoven Hall July 30 1912 to nominate a mayoral candidate for August 8 1912 and adopt a platform. Precinct meeting places and a long list of precinct officers are named with many stores hotels and halls as venues.
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Citizens’ League
San Antonio
Beethoven Hall
The
Citizens League
Congress May Adjourn by Mid August
Washington dispatch notes leaders expect adjournment between August 1 and 15 though obstacles remain. Key bills include army funding and the Panama canal act with fierce party fights likely over naval funds and tariff measures. Parliament faces deadlocks on commerce court, postal parity, and anti trust prospects as the session nears closure.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Congress
District of Columbia
United States Court of Commerce
Post Office
British government narrowly escapes defeat in Commons
In London on July 26 the government survived a snap division by a margin of three votes. David Lloyd George proposed Monday be set aside for supplementary appropriations while the opposition pressed for a defeat. The final tally stood 136 to 133 amid cries of resign. Irish nationalists and Labour backs kept the government from falling.
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Congress
London
House of Commons
David Lloyd George
Labor Party
Vote for James R. Davis for county judge
Over confidence hurt us in two battles and the Citizens League Campaign Committee urges voting. This political ad promotes James R. Davis for county judge and warns not to skip the ballot.
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Citizens’ League Campaign Committee
James R. Davis
Texas Legislature Redistricting Shrinks House Size
The Texas legislature will have 142 representatives after redistricting, down from 183 previously. All seats will be nominated at the upcoming primary and decided in November. Seventeen new senators will be elected this year, with one extra seat due to resignations by McDonald Meachum and R. E. Cofer. Most candidates face opposition.
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Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Texas
McDonald Meachum
Navasota
R. E. Cofer
Gainesville
NEW HOTEL IS POPULAR AT CORPUS BEACH
The Corpus Beach hotel opened on July 4 drawing many San Antonians and Alamo City visitors who registered to enjoy bathing fishing and other sports. Notable guests include R H Chatham Mrs John Bennett Miss Elizabeth Bennett G B McElroy and many others with families and companions listed.
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Corpus Beach
Alamo City
R. H. Chatham
John B. Bennett
Elizabeth Bennett
G. 8. McElroy
B. H. Zuber
W. C. Robards
Hosford's Acid Phosphate Promoted for Nerve Relief
An 18th or 19th century advertisement extols Hosford's Acid Phosphate to quiet and strengthen nerves, claiming it induces refreshing sleep. The copy emphasizes soothing effects and restorative benefits for fatigued individuals.
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Hosford
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James J. Hill
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San Antonio, Texas
City of
Chatrmen
Southern Hotel
Fest Garden
Keller's
Lamm’s
Gonzales
Forrastella
Jake Rubiola
Perez
Laredo
San Fer Nano
Giorda
Leon
Monterey
Smith and
Buena Vista
Rangeres
Engine House
Cor
Rosillag
A. A. Gray
Lund’s
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Chapa
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HE. G. LeStourgeon
H. A. Wilkinson
Joe Ahr’s
San Pedro
Warren Peers
Hs R
Romaldo Perez
Ben Fassnidge
A. B. Maness Jr
Robert G. Harris
San Pedro Springs
Russell Place
Woodlawn Grocery
Rodriguez's
R. Simmang
Bergmann's
St. Anthony Hotel
Teen Ween Eee Ene
Peewee Treet
Zumberger’s
Austin St
Muth
George R. Gillett
W. J. Knox
Leon A, Baer
Thomas N. Smith
F. F, Rodriguez
John H. Burleson
J. M. Garland Thomas L Conroy
Ben Kielbassa. Sr
August Thiele Theodore Simmang Jr
Walter Lehr Albin Seidel Co
C. Cresson H
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J. E. Webb
Sree
William Dobrowolski
Frank Black
Pe Tel Issee
Gus A. Mauermann
Redfield’s Place
Lamar
New Braunfels Avenue
A. H. Muir
Robert Uhr
Burnett Street
Adolph Uhr
Wilke
aEa MaGgoras
Wyoming
L. T. Mumme
Paul Kurtz
Jacob
Meyer's
Delaware
Dawe
Bes
J. N. Galbraith
Krueger
S. Presa
Vance
Gus Zalmanzig
Mission Grocery
Presa
E. Hicks
L. Francois
Highland Park
P. Olmstead
Geyer's Store
Alamo & North
Nelson Lytle
Mission Garden
J. W. Sullivan
Magnolia Market
Garden
Gemble
South Presa
Hicks Streets
Fowler
Miy Hand
A. H. Jones
E. J. Altgelt
Udo Toepperwein
T. A. Eldridge
T. E. Mummé
E. J. Lamm
Antonio B. Gonzales
J. H. Parker
May Phillips
Woolworth
New York
Broadway
Fletcher
Dalkowitz Bros. CO
West Commerce and
North Flores Sts
Corpus Beach Hotel
Geo. M. Mayer
Hugh B. Rice
E. Tommins
J. F. Blank
Mary Nance
R. L. Ball
E. Hammond
Miss Hammond
Marguerite Terry
Ray M. Hare
George Willis
Ruth Newell
C. S. Newell
Eleanor Herff
Hoyer
F. L. Hillyer
J. M. Shand
John A. O’connor
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