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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1912
Page
6
Thirteen Chamber of Commerce regiments have raised half the funds for a harvest jubilee planned to replace the International fair. Estimated cost is 15000 dollars. solicitations aim to cover the remainder before Thursday at the weekly Chamber luncheon discussions. The festival includes a gym completion for the fall horn of plenty celebration.
Berlin reports Crown Prince Frederick William plans a fall return to Berlin after a stint in Danzig. Officials cite health reasons and the empress's pleas to avoid separation from her grandchild. A conman and plumber ad at 416 Main Ave promotes Creamery Dairy Co. products as superior.
J B McNamara, who confessed to the Los Angeles Times bombing that killed 21, will be assigned to the San Quentin prison printing plant when he stops sulking, per Warden Hoyle. Labor leaders and officials pressed about reports of a third degree. Hoyle dismissed the claim as foolish and said McNamara showed no remorse and would remain in solitary until he does.
Idaho Senator W E Borah openly opposes the Roosevelt third party movement in a letter to a Lewiston friend saying the effort is useless and would set back the progressive cause ten or twenty years.
Queen Victoria of Spain learned from Madrid that her son Don Jaime is critically ill. She cancelled plans to visit the Isle of Wight and arranged to return to Madrid the following day.
Let the Creamery Dairy Co. be your caterer for cold desserts with specials today. Elberta peach fruit ice cream and pineapple ice provide refreshing options for events and gatherings.
Roosevelt forces in Bexar county announce a mass convention next Saturday to select delegates to the state convention in Fort Worth. They oppose Julius Oppenheimer’s method of running precinct primaries and anticipate a state convention ruling they expect to favor their position. The gathering is open to all who disapprove of the Oppenheimer approach to Republican primaries.
Texas leader Bechtel reports a national drive by laundrymen and state associations to seek federal legislation for a pure fabric law. The plan targets labeling showing any added materials or weighting and urges penalties for adulteration and substitution by manufacturers, with a national committee guiding action.
A dense listing of arrival and departure times for multiple trains from various origins including Mexico, the north, Palestine, Laredo, Houston, Galveston, Kerrville, Dallas, Fort Worth, Cuero, Victoria, and El Paso. The schedule shows numbers like No. 4, No. 6, No. 9, and regional lines such as G., H. & A. P. Victoria Division and Main Line, with mixed and local services and several daily and Sunday variations.
Ellen Golden, claiming to be the common law wife of late Louis Phillip Ewald, seeks half of his $1.75 million personal property and a $200,000 dower in real estate. Ewald, an iron master who died in 1910, left Golden three adopted children and most of his estate. siblings in St. Louis contest the will.
The Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel on Thursday August 1 is titled Hands across the water day. Secretaries from Texas city chambers are invited to discuss cooperation and friendly ties among state cities with Adolph Boldt of Houston and a response awaited from J R Babcock of Dallas.
A Berlin dispatch reports during a recent interview between the Russian emperor and the Swedish king a blank shell burst on the Swedish royal yacht as a salute fired, resulting in one sailor's death and four injuries.
A community note invites readers to try the Creamery Dairy Co. special Sunday ices. The card highlights a tempting flavor lineup and local indulgence for weekend visitors.
Train departures listed include No. 4 Local at 6 10 a m to St Louis Kansas City and Chicago with diners and Pullman sleep ers. No 4 also to Austin Waco and intermediates at 9 00 a m. No 8 To The Minute at 12 25 p m to Fort Worth and to St Louis Kansas City with sleepers and Katy dining. No 242 The Alamo Special at 9 30 p m to Houston Galveston with electric lighted sleepers at 10 20 p m.
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