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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
2
Dudley Field Malone presents seven month data comparing 1913 14 with 1912 13 for the New York port. Customs receipts under the new tariff total 112 228 681 a decrease of 1 653 009 from the old period while import entries rise 597 563 by 48 018 and collection costs drop 88 982 to 2 662 832.
Austin Texas June 1 The closing exercises of the Texas State School for the Deaf and Dumb conclude with diplomas for 24 graduates. Class day was Saturday evening and the commencement sermon was given by Dr P Brooks of Baylor University. Diplomas will be presented by Judge Ike D White.
Rep Britten of Illinois moves to amend the Navy Personal Act to stop retired pay for plucked officers unless they perform service. He argues the plucking board wastes funds and denies return for education cost, proposing to use their technical skills in government roles.
Whitis School held its graduation at Gregg House in Austin with 34 graduates, including Grace Ball Sweden Texas and Mary Camp San Gabriel. The commencement sermon was given yesterday at All Saints Chapel by Bishop George H. Kinsolving.
Temporary organization of railroad bodies has formed a federation under a plan from February by the Order of Railroad Station Agents. The aim is better understanding among railroad employees railroads and the public. Charles S. Mellen is seen as a potential head of the federation.
The Rev. William Kean, a leading Catholic educator, died in New York after a yearlong illness. A longtime instructor at Georgetown University in Washington, he was well known among government officials. He was 44 years old.
An old advertisement advises taking a half teaspoonful in water before bed to quiet nerves and induce refreshing sleep, claiming relief from insomnia.
London plans reform of tramway and omnibus networks with M. Mariage of Paris guiding traffic order at a fee of 1250. He reportedly will impose strict instructions to reshape street service as H. W. Thornton begins work as managing director of the Great Eastern Railway amid local concerns over Sunday paper deliveries.
Mrs. Lillian A. Hadley, head nurse at the city hospital, asks Alderman Chapa for a slight appropriation to build an open air baby camp on hospital grounds. The first camp would house twelve babies to prove nourishing food, air and sunshine can reduce infant deaths, with hopes to expand later.
Reverend J D Scott of San Antonio endorses Plant Juice claiming it cured his malaria and stomach ailments. He praises its benefits for clergy under stress and says the remedy clears poisons, tones the stomach, strengthens kidneys, and aids digestion. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
A deputation of news agents pressed the new railway manager on timely delivery as resorts in the East prepare for the season. Mr Thornton arranged special editions and two trains now depart London at 8 a.m. with more to follow to carry Sunday papers along the Eastern system.
San Antonio Typographical Union No 172 unveiled a monument to dead printers in City Cemetery No 4. The ceremony included a prayer and address by Rev. Cullom H Booth and remarks by E O Knop detailing the burial plot bought in 1895 and the five year effort to erect the shaft. The inscription reads San Antonio Typographical Union No 172 Erected A D 1914 with an American flag draped atop during the unveiling.
The 1913 14 public school year ends in Rockdale with a high school graduation program at the city hall auditorium. Graduates include Minnie Hamilton Lucile Poole Lorena Harris Florence Dunnington Louise Brodnax Olive Branch Catherine Sandford Pearl Woody Mollie Stein Esta Jen nes Jamie Wallis Homer Turner Edgar Lingert and Will Norris Hale.
Floods caused 60 000 to 70 000 in damage to roads bridges and culverts in Travis county and made numerous routes impassable. County commissioners have begun repairs as crews assess the flood impact. Fall of Alamo at Royal today.
Beginning June 1 city ticket offices of railroads in Texas will close at 5 30 p m daily all year with Saturday closures at 1 p m from June 1 to September 1. The move follows petitions to passenger officials highlighting workload and balance tasks. Walter Walthall of the M E T railroad notes the change gives ticket agents time to balance accounts.
A jumble of early 20th century classified lines advertises Castoria for children Diet items and food offerings. The snippets mention a royal siege and fall motif, a cooking note, and a partner wanted ad plus Bond's meats and delicatessen on Avenue D.
T L Beltran of 314 Ganado street was thrown from a buggy when a northbound street car No 269 jumped the track at Main avenue and Camden street. The buggy was damaged but Beltran escaped with minor injuries. Passengers on the car were shaken but unhurt. Beltran was driven home.
Entrants for the Ladies' Tourney at the Country Club gathered at 9 a m Monday but found the course too wet for play. The qualifying round is postponed and will start Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.
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