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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1913

Page

4

Stefansson to Seek Arctic Continent Across Ice

Canadian Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson plans an expedition aboard the Karink to search the Beaufort Sea region for a possible Arctic continent. The party includes ten scientists and a twelve man crew, funded by Canada with $75,000, a larger offer than the American institutions. Stefansson, born in Canada to Icelandic parents, studied at Harvard and spent years living with Arctic Eskimos, believing a great landmass lies beyond the barrier seas.

Stefanason Nansen Amundsen Stefansson Peary Beaufort Sea Nome Etulion Reve Round Point Barrow Karink Ouwan Iy Arete Hat Slevensson Wold National Geographical Society of Washiteton American Museum of Natural Libory New York Tefaneion Stefaneson Winnines Arctic Sland Eskimos Tuesefor Stefanpon Udum America Greenland Mim

Collision on Sosedza Street Ends in Injuries

Lenny Townsend and T. Townsend were injured in a head on crash with a street car on Sosedza Street near Highland Pavements at 31 o clock last night. Fred Lenin and others sustained facial injuries while insurer claims and company officials note the car was moving south at the time. The impact bent the front and shattered the vehicle, prompting a report to Goan Company authorities.

Lenny T. Townsend Gu Soledad Offehat Goan Company Automovile Wis Goluk Rommatie

Boys Camp Summer Program At Kerrville Expansion Noted

The Kerrville summer camp for boys expects its largest turnout this year with registrations nearly complete. The camp runs June 4 to June 21 with activities including a vaudeville show, daily routines from reveille to taps, outdoor recreation, Bible studies, and special visitation day on June 14. Leaders include BM. O'Balr as director and George Whennner as physical director with Dr. Carhart serving as physician.

BM. O'Balr Hove George Whenner Lyon Bealey Carhart Bert Brooks Brys Worl

Credit Men Plan Dinner Meetings at Gunter Hotel Roof

The Credit Men's Association declares a series of dinner meetings with the Jabbers and Masutaulirors League. A kickoff on Wednesday night at the Gunter Hotel roof aims to raise funds and allow extended discussions on business challenges. Officials expect stronger results from night gatherings than noonday meetings.

Credit Men Jabbers Masutaulirors’ League Gunter Hotel Beffalo Lake, City Pittsburg

Legislative committee delayed in Texas tax case review

In Austin on May 34 the legislative committee investigating pardons and court topics said time is insufficient to complete its task. G Waverly Briggs and D A Reedy discussed future policy with the governor while Lieutenant Governor Mayes prepared to return to Huntsville for continued work. Vouchers for training expenses were rejected by Frisco railroad officials in Springfield, where $200,000 was paid but many vouchers disallowed. A separate incident near 10 Howard Street in Springfield involved a suspected incendiary fire damaging a residence and property.

Austin Tex Fosk Tegivhitara Eari Victa G. Waverly Briggs D. A. Reedy Get &T Mayes Brownwoon Huntsville Tesuie Springfield Frisco Railroad

Obituary of Koras Fores in San Antonio home

Fearson dies at the home of Mrs Koras Fores in San Antonio after a long residence there. Survived by two daughters Sten Equa Rent and Mrs Hutte Wiient Perez, two sisters Mrs Bowen and Edgir Singer, and grandmother of the late Charles Wright. Funeral at 4 pm from residence, burial in Alama Masonic Cemetery, Frary.

Fearson Koras Fores San Antonio Telus Herp Sten Equa Rent Hutte Wiient Perez Airs Bowen Denver Gol al Bent Marita Charles Wright Alama Masonic Mra Ra Bray

Fair Grounds Bond Idea Draws City Support

Discussions in Austin and San Antonio touch on a 700000 bond to buy fair grounds and improve the park system. Cain heads the committee and signals possible consideration at Monday night meeting. Support links better parks to a stronger city image and regional fairness.

Tun Leen Poyehasy of & Gillatte Felp Cain Comamorca Cam Sarantonio Purchettle Houston Fair Grounds Dallas San Antonio Mit

Ayres Honored by Fiesta Directors for Leading San Antonio Parade

A dinner of the Piola San Facialo Association praised Atlee B. Ayres for guiding two successful San Antonio fiestas. Toastmaster Leo Sach and secretary Joan Carstington lauded his financial leadership. Members urged frequent dinners to discuss future parades and fiestas, with talks also touching on San Jacinto week and potential improvements for 1913.

Piola San Facialo Association Travis Chuir J. 3 Leo Tt. Sath Toagtmaster J. J. Savage San Jacinta San Antonio Sach Atlee B. Ayres Leo St. Sach J. H. Lavexe G. B. Clegg Charles Gracner Emil Frank Spencer Rk.t. Pratt Pol. King TP. Bentiman Gus Fleye Willam Gebhardt Frey Hummert W. I. Furlong Jr George

Tidy Yards 10 Be Keynote of Ging Contest

Applications are open for the third annual Beautiful Yard contest conducted by the Chamber of Commerce real estate division for San Antonio residents. Entries focus on front and back yard conditions with weighted points for upkeep and presentation, aiming to promote cleanliness and advertising value while offering prizes and recognition.

Hay of Mueckey Creretary Heal State Exchange Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Aome Derrks Americas New York K. Markey Heath Smeilleons Mr. Mackey Tar. W. Aa Sac Antonio

May births record shows 150 in health dept notes

May month totals 150 births logged in health department records. Report includes male female counts and twins. mentions upcoming office change and a community dance at Exposition Park. Also notes theft charges in Justice Fisk's court and obscene matter charges against three men sent via mail.

Actha Health Départment Hoya

Annual Picnic Observed Across San Antonio Churches

The San Antonio community held its annual church picnic with St Mark's leading the event. Activities included a noon lunch, swimming lessons for children, music by local groups, a candy-eating contest, and a boy scout excursion. Participants from St Mark's St Luke's St John's St Paul's and Christ Church attended. A special train carried members to Springs on June 6 for the outing.

San Antonio Pica Sutherland Yeas Traley Auarch Agrom Joy Scotts Bolon Stewart Azecont Mustelatia St. Mark's Arh Atulr Nam Moore White Charlcs Thormpeon A.W.S. Garden Boy Scouta St. Mark’a St. Luke's Prospect Big St. John's Dignowity St.Paul’s Oh Government Hill Chrin Church Laurel Vidiehts S$ Teation Engineere Ainglak Fistern Te Fuego

Humane Society meeting in West End San Antonio

A regular meeting of the San Antonio Humane Society board of directors is scheduled for Thursday evening at the society office in the Hicka binding Packard and S Stearns. The notice lists contact numbers and references to related local business and transportation services.

Humane Society The San Antonio Humane Society

Minsterial meeting and civil service exams announced

A dispatch describes a bench incident before the corporation court and a man taken to custody. It notes upcoming ministerial meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association and a range of civil service examinations for agriculture and physics with duties in Apache County. The paper also mentions a Texas Press Association gathering, an Arkansaw trip for surveyor Bermett, and other local notices.

Eatvest Santos Baldez Cecilia Vasquez Test Cooe von Grmy Tex United Statics John J. Didgeil Dibret Ven Orey Oksland Bunar County United States Rt, L. Edwards Corporation Court Individus Guitndy Init Miniatestil Ministeria Ofton Brunday Anerniuk Young Men's Christian Association Merten J. A. Phillips

Road tour by County Judge to promote inter-county highway

County Judge James R. Davis leaves with a party by auto from Temple to Lampasas to attend a good roads meeting. The group will survey the proposed Temple to Yodo inter-county route and discuss improvements with residents, camping at McNaltey’s pond hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Igdom.

James R. Davis Ling Temple-la- Yodo San Antonio Lampasas James i. Davis Etot George I. Taliafero Claude Sirkhead Davis Gleen County Commissionera Eptak Resor

Water Meter Case to be Decided by Texas Justices

A pending Texas waterworks dispute will be decided by Justices R Neill Campbell and others this week. The case concerns whether San Antonio water users must pay monthly meter rent of eight cents per meter and whether the water company can continue charging. The outcome could affect 4506 payers and potential appeals to the state Supreme Court if the amount involved exceeds twenty dollars.

Avery Waterworks Company Texas R. Neill Campbell San Antonio Supreme Court of Campbell Oi Con Contentinu Tof Usara Nede Ibis Matey Elt Jand Lis Ares

Road Work Progress Report By County Engineer

County Engineer George D Marshall told the commissioners that in May 24 miles of county roads were worked on and 176 miles of map surveying completed. Grading added on seven miles of Pine City road and four on Rockport with 16 miles total touched. Graded and graveled segments, resurfaced Goliad, Dorresss and other routes, plus extensive surveying to aid cost estimates for repairs and new roads.

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