San Antonio Auto Club Eyes Reform of Traffic Ordinances
The San Antonio Automobile Club met at the St. Anthony Hotel to discuss rewriting traffic rules to fit congested conditions. Dr. W. H. Hering reported on Chief Lancaster’s call for club cooperation and Judge Martin J. Arnold offered to help draft a tentative code. The group reviewed London Chicago and New York provisions and noted stricter enforcement of pedestrians rights under article 3 section 2. They condemned the south loop conditions as dangerous while also addressing financing for a new pavilion adjacent to the club house.
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San Antonio Automobile Club
Nown
St. Anthony Hotel
W. H. Hering
Lancaster
Automobile Club
London
Chicago
New York City
Martin J. Arnold
Hering
South Loop
R. T. Pruitt
L. F. Rick
H. G. Hayes
Dr. Hering
Arnold
Collier Sets to Work as Texas Insurance Commissioner
W. W. Collier, newly confirmed Texas commissioner of insurance and banking, has qualified and begun duties. The Senate approved his appointment late yesterday and he took the oath of office immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. W. Collier
Insurance
Senate
Collier
No Law Against Weighers In Private Cotton Weighing
The Texas attorney general ruled there is no law prohibiting independent weighers from weighing cotton sugar wool and hides in justice precincts where publicly elected weighers operate. The opinion was rendered to R F E Tompkins county attorney of Waller county.
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Austin
Tex
R. F E. Tompkins
Waller County
Pearl Rope Stolen From Rumsey Home in Narragansett Pier
Gems valued at 75000 dollars including a 60000 dollar rope of pearls were stolen from C C Rumsey's Narragansett Pier residence in the 24 hours ending Sunday night. Entry occurred between 8 p m Saturday and 8 p m Sunday. Private detectives are investigating. police not yet notified.
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New York
C. C. Rumsey
Narragansett Pier
Mrs. Rumsey
Wilson nominates Walker and Marvin for federal posts
President Wilson announced nominations for internal revenue collector in the Third Texas district Alexander Stuart Walker and weather bureau chief Charles Marvin. The judiciary committee also urged confirmation of James Wilson as federal attorney for the Northern Texas district.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Third District of
Texas
Alexander Stuart Walker
Weather Bureau
Charles Marvin
Judiciary Committee
James. Wilson
Northern
Senator Stone Invites Wilson to Peoria Address and River Trip
Senator Stone and the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways Association invited President Wilson to speak at their Peoria Illinois convention in October and to join a St. Louis to Peoria river trip. Wilson would consider the invitation as Moose convention in Cincinnati closes.
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Washington, D. C
Stone
The
Comfort Station Planned for Alamo Plaza
Public service committee of the Real Estate Exchange has completed plans for a below ground comfort station at the Alamo Plaza band stand site. Estimated cost under $5000, with city appropriation sought after May investigations across other cities. Endorsed by city health officials and Woman’s Auxiliary. to go before Civic Committee and council.
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Public Service Committee
the Real Estate Exchange
Alamo Plaza
C. B. Watters
W. A. Petty Jr
W. H. Chambers
W. W. Wiggins
Frank Allen
W. A. King
Woman's Auxiliary
Board of Health
Civic Committee
Woman’s Club
Farmers Congress Attendance Soars At A and M College Station
College Station Tex July 29 Enrollment for the Texas Farmers Congress at A and M College hits 1500 with expectations to reach 2000 before closing Saturday. Boys and girls clubs lead in attendance with 200 youths. Sam Matthews Coleman president of the Texas Baby Beef Clubs spoke on fat steer profits. Girls showed canned goods and prize corn exhibits. Irma Matthews of Oklahoma City spoke on farm welfare.
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Extension Department
Irma Matthews
Oklahoma City
Motocycle Trip Planned By Texas Priest
Rev. George E. Hurlburt rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in San Marcos leaves today for a six weeks vacation from San Marcos to Portland Maine and back via New York Galveston and another ride to San Marcos.
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San Marcos
Tex
George E. Hurlburt
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Portland
Hurlburt
New York
Galveston
Insurance Firms Deny Conspiracy in Missouri
One hundred twenty two fire insurance companies filed their answer to the quo warranto proceedings by the attorney general. The companies deny conspiring to leave the state and say withdrawals were voluntary and not coordinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Argentina Deputies Move Trusts Unlawful Bill
Buenos Aires July 29. The government introduced in Congress a bill modeled on the Sherman law declaring all trusts and combinations in restraint of trade and production unlawful.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Congress
River Avenue Oil and Sand Cushion Fund Drive
A civic committee appeals to automobile owners and citizens to raise about 2850 to oil River Avenue from Newell Street to the city limits, a three mile stretch. Highway engineer George D. Marshall plans a sand cushion packed and oiled for durability.
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River Avenue
Newell Street
George D. Marshall
Bexar County
Frederick Terrell
M. H. Townsend
J. R. Boyle
Harry L. Miller
George C. Saur
John B. Carrington
W. B. Tuttle
Oil River Avenue
Miller
Rivers Avenue
Pre Stanton to Hang Friday in Dallas
Governor Colquitt refused to interfere in Floyd Stanton's case. Stanton, a negro convicted of murdering his wife, will be hanged in Dallas next Friday. The board of pardon advisors recommended commuting the sentence to life imprisonment due to inadequate representation and mitigating circumstances.
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Pre Stanton
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Floyd Stanton
Dallas
Board of Pardon Advisors
Stanton
Woman's Ills Disappeared in North Bangor and Ann Arbor
North Bangor and Ann Arbor women report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials describe headaches backache irregular cycles and hemorrhages improved or cured, with praise for the remedy as a blessing for women.
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North Bangor
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
James J. Stacy
North Bangor, N
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lydia
Pinkham
L. E. Wyckoff
Ashley St
Mayor and aldermen clash over city engineer appointment
San Antonio council debates insurgent wishes to reject Kearny as engineer candidate. Lambert calls for a compromise while Uhr defends independent votes. The meeting approves water main work, street repairs, and several ordinances amid criticism of The Light editorial.
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Lambert
Kearny
Uhr
Albert Steves
Alderman Uhr
Notic
Mayor Brown
Brown
Neal
Steves
Chapa
Clinton H. Kearny
Hoefgen
City Hall
Water’ Company
South Alamo Street
Water Company
Pancoast
Wright
Dielmann
Denver Boulevard
Herman Fink
Henry Fink
Farmers’ Union
Saunders
City of San Antonio
San Antonio
City of
Intendo
Fries
Warren
the Light
Alderman Fincham
State of Texas
Fincham
Council
The
Light
Organized Labor
Fairclough
King William and Turner Streets
Spring
Monterey
Comstock
Schley
Wilkins
South Presa
Colorado
Kerr
Ruiz
Pinto
Lake View Avenue
Helena Street
South Flores Street
San Pedro Ditch
Macon Street
Commerce Street
Chamber of Commerce
Market House Hall
When We Use The Right Food For Our Needs
The passage asserts that selecting foods aligned with individual needs enhances health and wellbeing. It emphasizes mindful choices, nutrition balance, and understanding personal dietary requirements to optimize energy and vitality.
Grocers Fined for Court Contempt in Federal Case
Federal Judge Grubb fined the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association 2500 for contempt of court for violating a 1911 decree on anti trust laws. President J H McLaurin of Jacksonville received 1000, H Lacey Hunt of Wilmington 1000, and L A Melchers of Charleston 1000. Costs assessed to the organization and three individuals. An appeal likely to go to the Supreme Court.
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Birmingham
Ala
Grubb
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
J. H. McLaurin
Jacksonville
Fla
H. Lacey Hunt
Wilmington
N. C
L. A. Melchers
Charleston
S.S. C
Walker Percy
Supreme Court
Prohibition Election Sees Light Early Voter Turnout
Midland Texas reports very low early voter participation as interest in today's prohibition election remains weak with a light vote recorded in the initial hours.
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Midland
Tex
Trunk of Burned Man Shipped to Connecticut Relative
Sheriff Tobin received the trunk of E H Houghton, the 58 year old burned man from Buena Vista Street, from Corpus Christi and will mail it to his brother in law Harry Dutton of Bridgeport Connecticut. The trunk held travel clothing and paraphernalia but few private papers. In a separate note, the U S government will require new electric vehicles for its departments to meet defined specifications starting July fiscal year.
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John W. Tobin
Corpus Christi
E. H. Houghton
Buena Vista Street
Harry Dutton
Bridgeport
United States
Ri vers Talcum Promises Dainty Skin Appeal
Charming copy promotes Lehn & Fink's Ri ver is Talcum as the key to dainty beauty. It claims exceptionally light pure powder calms and cools sensitive skin and fits after bath, while dressing, or before bed. A large glass jar with sprinkler top is offered by druggists.
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Lehn & Fink
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New Orleans
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West Commerce Street
Thos. L. .Conroy
E. J. McCormick
J. Frank Gallagher
Assi
Real Estate Exchange Committee
Farmers Congress
Henry
Kingsbury Street
Fink
Finance Committee
Gillette
Wellville
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Fomby-Jones Company
East
Houston Street
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Southern Wholesale Association
Dalkowitz Bros. Co
Main Avenue
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