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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
14
The Dallas Newspaper Club indefinitely postponed its gridiron dinner planned for tonight due to illness in the family of Democratic National Committeeman-elect William Poindexter. A fantasy skit about Judge Poindexter’s bid for national committeeman was to be featured.
John L. Wroe of Houston private secretary to Governor Ferguson visited Washington and eyed a congressional seat. He told rep Joe H Eagle of his ambition to run from Texas Eighth district in two years, amid friendly banter as Texans push Bi Centen nial and Pan American Exposition plans.
The region sweltered Sunday with a 100 degree high as a Southwest storm system brought hot wind up to 35 mph. Oklahoma Arkansas and Northern Texas saw 1 to 3 inches of rain while officials hoped the storm would push south toward San Antonio within 24 to 48 hours. Cooler weather may follow if thunder showers occur.
Work starts today on three settling tanks for Corpus Christi waterworks stage two. The $300000 system faced delays as the new apparatus failed to properly separate river Rift from Nueces river water, prompting required extra work.
Long ago split Pennsylvania delegation and lack of fixers show a fractured scene as convention leaders seek a path to a candidate. Hughes gains without decisive backing while Roosevelt allies seek early momentum. Oregon delegates rally for Justice Hughes amid uncertain rosters and possible coalitions.
Indiana Republicans sent two special trains carrying about 800 supporters to Chicago to back Charles W. Fairbanks for the presidential nomination. Fairbanks will stay at his Indianapolis home during the convention.
Des Moines reports a medium turnout expected statewide for the gubernatorial primary. Rain could dampen voting, with Harding favored by some over Allen and Cosson. Meredith runs unopposed for the Democratic nomination. The women suffrage amendment was broadly expected to pass despite the contest.
A luncheon of San Antonio business men discussed an $8000 drive for Boy Scout activity over the next two years. Otis M. Farnsworth hosted, with Thomas H. Franklin presiding as toastmaster. Campaign committee members and Special Agent Butler spoke as the fundraising dates were set for June 7 8 and 9.
Charles H. Alexander of Dallas submits a plan to Mayor Brown proposing San Antonio contract for 20,000 horsepower from the Marble Falls dam on the Colorado River. A 90 mile transmission line would deliver power at about one cent per kilowatt hour, aiding local manufacturing. The dam, started in 1908, aims to produce about 30,000 horsepower daily once completed by October 1917.
Walter J. Pentland of Guadalajara and his family toured the Menger hotel during a San Antonio stay. Pentland, general manager of the Amajac Miner Company, praised the Mexico City to San Antonio train, noting a 36 hour trip with easy accommodations. He said business is unsettled but optimism remains and anti American sentiment is rare. He cited foreign ownership of many Mexican industries and the silver market as key to mining revenues and noted rolling stock shortages hinder shipping.
I and G N announces June 7 changes to arrivals and departures. No 6 for Waco Fort Worth Houston and St Louis departs 7 86 pm instead of 8 05 pm with local sleeper to Waco and through sleeper to St Louis. Diner from En cisnal to Austin. No 6 from St Louis arrives 7 45 am, No 7 arrivals 9 15 am, No 7 for Laredo leaves San Antonio 7 20 am serving Fort Worth Waco and Houston via Valley Junction. Corpus Indians Receive Allotment. Corpus Christi four Indian families totaling 22 members receive $3000 each in 311 million annual allotment.
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