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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1912

Page

2

Ohio Republicans fight for six national convention delegates

Columbus on the eve of the state Republican convention sees Taft and Roosevelt camps claim a majority as 754 delegates vote for six at large delegates to Chicago. Roosevelt names include Brown Garf ield Foster Hanna Kershner Walton Nevin while Taft backers cite Laylin Vorys Taft Harding Burton. A close split expected with party leaders wary of a pre primary deal and possible later state ticket battles.

Columbus Ohio Chicago Taft Roosevelt Walter R. Brown James A. Garfield I. W. Foster Athens State Executive Committee Dan R. Hanna Malcom R. Kershner Randolph Walton Robert O. Nevin L. C. Laylin A. I. Vorys Charles P. Taft Warren G. Harding T. E. Burton Walter F. Brown F. Anderson Youngstown Lawrence K. Langdon Lebanon Warren County

Tuberculosis Colony Nears Opening at Carlsbad

Austin report says the Anti Tuberculosis commission expects the Carlsbad colony ready for patients before the June 27 dedication. Capacity will be 100, with hopes to reach 120. buildings near completion and fixtures to be installed soon. Former Representative T H McGregor to deliver main speech at opening, and a big barbecue is planned. Governor to appoint superintendent on commission recommendation. Outlay on completion exceeds $60,000.

Austin Tex Frank H. Bushick Anti-Tuberculosis Commission Carlsbad Bushick T. H. McGregor

Publicity League Plans Series on Medina Dam Construction

Under W. B. Conness, the Publicity League prepares articles for northern magazines about the Medina dam. Photographs of the dam and site illustrate progress and will accompany the reports. The series aims to describe the dam and its irrigation potential for the country.

Publicity League W. 8. Conness

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Joseph Schuehardt and Kate Maledy along with Manuel M Hernandez and Altagnicia Torres appear in marriage license notices. George B M Robbins and Catherine Foos upippso, B Weinberg and Helen W Perryman with Alice Fluégge lino De Torres and Regina eZ are also mentioned in the licensing list.

Joseph Schuehardt Kate Maledy Manuel M. Hernandez Altagnicia Torres George B. M. Robbins Catherie Foosupippso B. Weinberg Helene W. W. Perryman Alice Fluéggelino de Torres Regina Ez

Fragmentary Note on Columbus Discovery Text

Fragmented OCR mentions Columbus discovering America and a cited quote about the book. The readable portion presents unclear phrasing and stray punctuation with no coherent event or date. Limited context prevents a clear factual summary beyond a reference to Columbus.

Mexican Killed by Monster Manatee on Transport

Juan Gonzales a Mexican was killed near Harlingen when a monster manatee in a moving tank car on a Brownsville to Corpus Christi shipment fought inside the car. The animal damaged the tank car and killed the Mexican rider.

Corpus Christi Tex Juan Gonzales Brownsville Harlingen Point [Sabel

Roosevelt Stronger as Taft Gains No Ground in Nominating Fight

New York June 1 Roosevelt widens lead over Taft in Republican contest while Speaker Champ Clark remains Democrats’ front runner and Governor Wilson gains. Taft delegates claim a majority though many are uncertain. Roosevelt sits at 452 with 22 more to reach a majority. Committee to begin work June 6 in Chicago to tally delegates and seating.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Taft Champ Clark Wilson National Committee Roosevelt New Jersey South Dakota Arkansas Ohio Arizona Jersey Texas Chicago Southe Gates Nian

Two Mexicos Aims Spotlighted By White House Talks

The article reports on U S President discussions with New Mexico senators Catron and Fall about Mexicans, warning warnings, and proposed territorial split ideas. It suggests Terrazas and Creel favor a divided Mexico with Chihuahua as a capital and American troops possibly staying south of the Rio Grande.

Catron Fall New Mexico White House Mexico Taft Terrazas Cree el P City of Chihuahua California Rio Grande

Mexican situation serious near border says ranger

M W Hines of the Texas ranger force, arriving from El Paso, reports conditions across the border in Mexico are far worse than commonly described. Refugees recount brutal acts including a wealthy stockman stripped of stock and blooded horses, bound by cords for three days before rescue, ending penniless in El Paso.

Austin Tex M. W. Hines J. J. Sanders Paso Adjutant General's Department Ranger Hines Mexico el Pago el Paso Hines

Ring 871 For The Gest Ice Cream Sunday Specials

Dairy ad notes Sunday specials with cherry ice cream and pineapple sherbet from Apple Creamery. Mentions Ice Cream and Dairy Co. and a phone number 871.

Creamery Dairy CO Idairy CO

Claude Allen Convicted of Second Degree Murder

In Wytheville Virginia a jury found Claude Allen guilty of second degree murder and set his punishment at fifteen years in the state penitentiary.

Wytheville Claude Allen

Jane Taylor Quinnet Found Guilty of Murder

Chicago jurors return a verdict declaring Mrs Jane Taylor Quinnet guilty of murdering her husband. The trial concluded this afternoon with the decision delivering a final judgment in the case.

Chicago Jane Taylor Quinnet Usband

Randell speaks at Dockhart courthouse in Texas

C B Randell spoke at the Dockhart courthouse in Lockhart Texas. Judge BE Coopwood introduced him and the Randell club of Caldwell County entertained him before he left for San Antonio to spend Sunday.

Randell Dockhart Lockhart Tex B. Randell BE. B. Coopwood Randell Club Caldwell County San Antonio

New York Waiters Strike Halts Dining Hall at Historic Hotel

In New York on June 1 the waiter and cook strike left 145 staff, excluding heads, out at 6:30 p.m. trapping the long established hostelry in temporary closure. Other affected spots include Hotel Netherland Breton Hall Kaiserhof restaurant Be's Fifth Avenue Colazzin Savoy Ansonia and Hotel Lafayette.

New York Hotel Netherland Breton Hall Kaiserhof Ibe’s Fifth Avenue Colazzin The Savoy Ansonia Hotel Lafayette

Farmer Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide in Okemah

In Okemah Oklahoma A L Brock a farmer beat his wife to death with a spade and then cut his own throat with a razor at his home yesterday police and neighbors found him and his five children mourn. Brock supposedly became demented after quitting work claiming others were more prosperous.

Okemah Okla A. L. Brock Brocks Brock Meyeves

Maderos Father Heads to New York via San Antonio

Don Francisco Madero father of Mexico's President Francisco I Madero will pass through San Antonio this afternoon en route to New York to join his younger son and return to Mexico City. Julio Madero expected to meet him at the station after appendicitis surgery.

Don Francisco Madero Francisco I. Madero Mexico San Antonio New York City Don Francisco Julio Madero Santa Rosa Juarez Alfonso Madero Buache Manuel Hstera Madero

Sudden Death at Taylor Marble Firm Leader Dies

Hugh Veale Sr aged 44 and senior member of Veale & Ahlgren owners of Taylor Marble and Granite works died suddenly this morning of a hemorrhage. He leaves a widow and five children.

Taylor Taylor, Tex Hugh Veale Sr Veale & Ahlgren Taylor Marble and Granite Works

Austin to Observe Jefferson Davis Birthday Holiday

The anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth, a Texas legal holiday, will be observed in Austin with state offices closed. The Daughters of the Confederacy are preparing a program for the occasion.

Austin Tex Jefferson Davis The Confederacy Texas Daughters of the Confederacy

Rain Lifts Hope for Record Corn Crop in Semi-Arid Region

Rainfall at Medina dam reached 1.75 inches by 9 am with total day fall around two inches. Officials report no damage to ongoing work and J J Miller notes rain across the area will boost corn yields as farmers planted more than ever before.

Medina San Antonio Te Coast J. J. Miller Beeile Gunter Hotel

Rain Falls, Helps Crops Across Lockhart County

Rain began about 7 p.m. and by 9 30 p.m. the county reported 1.5 inches. Widespread precipitation covers the area and rainfall is expected to greatly benefit crops in the region.

Lockhart Tex

Negro Fatally Wounded In City Shooting

Will Cheatem, a black man, was shot in the head yesterday at 1 40 PM behind Ben's Snakehouse at 510 East Commerce Street and died soon after at the city hospital. Tom Schaffer, another Black man, was arrested and placed in the city jail.

Will Cheatem Cheatem Tom Schaffer Ben East Commerce Street

Smoker Hosted by Texas Spanish American War Order

The Naval and Military Order of the Spanish American War Texas Commandery held a smoker at Fort Sam Houston with Major-General Jesse M. Lee presiding. About thirty members attended from San Antonio and other cities. the group aims to grow Texas into the largest commandery and to choose delegates for the national meeting. weather kept turnout lower but attendees enjoyed the event.

Commandery of Texas Fort Sam Houston Jesse M. Lee San Antonio Austin Galveston Houston Dallas Abilené el Paso

Chambers Injunction Hearing Postponed

The injunction suit filed by C. M. Chambers against John W. Tobin J N Gallagher and Selig Deutschmann was postponed due to defendants inability to answer on time The hearing in Judge Claude V Birkheads court was set for Tuesday morning and a temporary restraining order bars circulation of the Bugle statements until then Chambers may pursue libel actions in county court against Gallagher and Deutschmann.

C. M. Chambers John W. Tobin J. N. Gallagher Selig Deutschmann Chambers The Bugle Claude V. Birkhead Tom J. Newton Sheriff Tobin

Overland Factory Band to Play In San Antonio June 19

The Overland Automobile Factory band will arrive in San Antonio June 19 and perform two concerts during its stay. Brought to the city by Frank A. Winerich and the Chamber of Commerce, the group tours the country in three special cars. Fifty Willys-Overland employees from Toledo comprise the band on this annual outing.

Overland Factory San Antonio Overland Automobile Factory Frank A. Winerich Woodward Carriage Company Chamber of Commerce Toledo St. Louis Memphis New Orleans Houston Dallas

G Tamez Honored By Athens Debating Club

G Tamez named anniv ersarian at Athens Debating Club annual exercises. A picture of Tamez is hung in the society quarters. Frank Gray earns Benkendorfer medal for declamation with Indian. R Schussler places second with The New South. Judges include Mrs Cy Crane R Marshall and I Chasman. Walter Baird delivers presentation speech.

G. Tamez Athens Tamez Frank Gray Benkendorfer R.schussler New South Cy Crane R.marshall I Chasman Walter Baird

Shadduck-Edinger Plans San Antonio Road Build

Proposals claim the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican road will start soon on grand scales by Shadduck-Edinger Co under contract. Equipment and teams are being gathered. Mr. Spree Thwaite will depart for England to report to the English syndicate, away about six weeks, once the Chamber of Commerce begins active work with the syndicate.

San Antonio, Rockport Shadduck-Edinger Company San Antonio Srpee Thwaite England Chamber of Commerce

Campaign to launch drive for English railroad deal

H. E. Hildebrand announced a Monday morning meeting of the Chamber of Commerce directorate and special committee to inaugurate the campaign to fulfill the city’s agreement with the syndicate. The modified contract was submitted for ratification, with subcommittees to be formed and the goal to raise at least 250000 for depot sites and stock purchases.

H. E. Hildebrann Chamber of Ommerce Hildebrand Frederick Terrell Nat M. Washer R. L. Ball F. M. Hillyer Stoc Benglishholding Company Altheit Charg Passenge Sout Presa Street Baseball Park

Onion Day publicity sent from San Antonio Chamber

Over 1100 letters promoting Onion Day were sent to newspapers magazines and commercial secretaries across the United States by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Many letters praised the celebration noting the luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel where every dish contained onions Personal cards were mailed to about 250 of Secretary J F Carter’s friends who will help secure wide publicity for the event.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce United States St. Anthony J. F. Carter Heg

Resignation Tendered By League Secretary In Beeville

Beeville Tex June 1 John B Daniel secretary of the Young Men Progressives League has tendered his resignation to the directors to take effect as soon as an efficient man can be secured Daniel will leave for Colorado.

Beeville Tex John B Daniel Young Men’ Progressive League Daniel Colorado

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America and I Point Isabel Republican National Committee Freamery Dairy CO Delmonico Cate Wallace Brothers Company Babcock Wallace Bros. Company North Side Main Plaza Lee ST. Anthony Hotel Annex Chamber of Commerce Committee
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