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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
5
Alex P. Villaret, after seven years as senior clerk at 1st Texas Bank and Trust, is promoted to assistant cashier. He has been with the bank since its organization.
A mixed listing describes venues and services including orchestras at $3000 and $5000, dances at West End and Hermann Sons Hall, dancing lessons by Kohr and Drs Garring Hatcher Shropshire Theo v Hull, boating and fishing, baggage transfer and egg suppliers. Old and new phone numbers referenced for various services and locations across the city.
About 10 000 African Americans from across Texas attended the St. John s Baptist Association encampment near North Austin for the day session. The convention focused on negro farming work with proposals for improvement and denounced voodooism as a superstition the community has outgrown. Voodoo doctors were urged not to be patronized.
Lawrence F. Converse of Glendore California on a trip to El Paso to collect 25000 indemnity from the Mexican government for false imprisonment. Converse and E M Blatt of Pittsburgh were prisoners at Juarez during the first revolution and condemned to death. US intervention secured their release and Converse says both claims have been granted.
Citizens' League Campaign Committee warns that over-confidence led to two near defeats and urges readers not to fail to vote in the upcoming elections.
Seven of eight Detroit aldermen and the council secretary were arrested for taking bribes to influence closing a city street for the Wabash railroad. Five other aldermen were later questioned and released. Tim Glinnan’s wife was said to be in critical condition after his arrest.
McGee Mabel daughter of Mr and Mrs D W McGee died yesterday at home. Funeral service this afternoon from the family home with interment at St Mary's cemetery. McLeod Mrs W H age 61 died yesterday at home after brief illness. Native of Kentucky she had lived in San Antonio. Body to be taken to Houston for burial by Waters Undertaking.
A terse political reminder urges citizens to participate in the upcoming vote, stressing every ballot counts and a narrow margin could decide the outcome. The message underscores civic duty and the importance of turnout.
Jose Sauceda, 45, a laborer, died instantly when about two tons of dirt crushed him during excavation for the Clower building on Main Avenue near Houston Street. A wall twenty feet high gave way as he paused for a watermelon break. Coroner Umscheid ordered an inquest and the body was sent to Riebe Undertaking. Sauceda resided at 425 South Comal Street and left a wife and three children.
Terrific hail swept through Loveland Colorado on July 27 destroying crops over a wide region. A path about two miles wide and eight miles long was laid bare across the fields.
A terse caption notes a political figure and campaign committee suffering defeats in two contests. The phrase suggests failures for the Citizens' League Campaign Committee, highlighting a setback for the group in local political battles.
Schwab McElroy's 4 Drug Stores distribute free full size DI GESTIO test packages to indigestion sufferers. The remedy promises rapid digestion of food and relief from heartburn belching and sour stomach with two to three tablets after meals. DIGESTIT is claimed harmless and non habit forming.
A border pursuit eight miles from Del Rio ends with United States officers seizing fourteen rifles Swiss model 4000 rounds of ammunition 15 canteens and some clothing from a group of Mexicans after a night chase. The smugglers escaped into thick brush leaving behind the ammunition and gear.
In Washington the Senate approved the Democratic excise tax bill by 86 to 18, extending the tax to individuals, private firms, and partnerships. Amendments repeal the Canadian reciprocity law, set a $2 per ton print paper tariff, and establish a nonpartisan tariff commission. Republicans largely supported the measure.
Directors of the highway division of the Chamber of Commerce met to plan a monster good roads rally during the Harvest Jubilee. A committee of Hering Lytle Pruitt Co. will arrange the event and invite Southwest Texas groups to push highway improvements. J W Warren supports a state highway commission and possible law amendments, though unlikely at the rally.
Princess Kawana Koa of Hawaii launches a Honolulu campaign to raise funds for a marble arch in Washington as a tribute to Titanic victims. The first donation of about $1000 arrived from Honolulu, accompanied by a list of 278 prominent island women split roughly between English and American.
In Cleveland Ohio Ernest Gill known as English Johnny was recognized by detectives and arrested for pickpocketing. After Judge McGannon acquitted him a procession moved toward McKay’s office for a new warrant on suspicious person. Gill suddenly locked the clerk’s door and vanished as officers were trapped inside.
Sixteen persons were injured when an International and Great Northern passenger train derailed half a mile east of Taylor. The express car left the rails, three cars teetered on the embankment, and the engine and other cars stayed on track. Thirteen passengers and three employees were hurt. most injuries were bruises and sprains. Traffic was detoured for hours. by morning the track was cleared and service resumed. Mrs. J H Watkins of San Antonio was aboard and bruised.
Miss Ruth Kathryn Clark of Chicago eloped with Robert B. Coleman of Dallas after meeting in October. They reportedly married in San Antonio and planned to meet Aug 1 in Galveston. Clark hails from a prominent Chicago family. Coleman is grandson of Colonel Buckner of Dallas.
The new Chinese government issued an order to resume educational work, aiming for modern and uniform standards. This directive marks an early policy move to stabilize schooling nationwide and set a coordinated framework for institutions.
Miss Ruth Shaw hosts a garden party at her West Woodlawn avenue home in the evening. Beethoven Maennerchor schedules a concert at Beethoven Hall that same evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Perryman entertained guests at a five hundred party as a farewell honor before leaving tonight for Houston. Prizes went to Miss Edith Goldstein and Sidney Harmon. Mrs. Gill hosted Twentieth Century club with green and white decor. A program by Mrs. Lepper, Miss Edens, and Miss Nugman followed by contests and civic discussion endorsing women on the police force.
The Rev and Mrs J V Dickenson celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Arlington court home. About seventy five friends from Riverside Park Baptist and other city churches attended. Green and white decor and refreshments matched the theme, with many gifts and several congratulatory telegrams from Alabama friends. Eva Orvis of West Mistletoe avenue has gone to Chautauqua New York for a four week stay.
The majority of Philathea and Baraca class members from McKinley Avenue Methodist and Riverside Park Baptist churches attended a watermelon party at John Weber's home on Eads and Whiting avenues. The entertaining evening was enjoyed by all hosted by River side church Baraca class members.
Miss Marion Fenwick returns from a visit with Mrs. T A Coleman at the Coleman ranch. Mr and Mrs Harveyly Page and daughter also return from a camping trip to Landa's park.
Governor Colquitt is asked to back a nationwide move to form a Council of National Defense. Winfield Jones of the American Telegraph Press urges two Texans join the national advisory council to boost war readiness and patriotism across defense branches and public schools. The plan calls for a two-member Texas contingent and a national advisory council before permanent organization.
In Austin on July 27 Chief Chemist E H Golaz says two suits have been filed and more will follow against carbonated beverage makers for pure food law violations. Beaumont and Fort Worth suits cite use of saccharine in production as part of a broad campaign by the pure food commission. Additional samples from Texas manufacturers await analysis to detect saccharine use.
A compact travel advisory urges travelers to carry a guiding light during vacations. The guidance emphasizes safety, preparedness, and mindful navigation for safer, more enjoyable trips.
The record lists accrued interest receivable amounting to two dollars and three cents along with cash on hand and in banks and trust funds for the year 1913. The fragment indicates financial items under asset categories.
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