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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1912

Page

3

San Antonio to Host Biggest Labor Day Celebration

A large Labor Day event in Texas appears set for San Antonio on September 2 with nearby towns expected to join. Sid Murray named Trades Council press secretary and head of the queen contest committee. other committees include auditing, speaking, and soliciting roles. Likely prize for the queen is an automobile.

Texas San Antonio Trades Council Alamo City Sid Murray G. E. Hickox Helen Burrell Charles Smith R. E. Hardy Walter Bull Henry Steichen S. M F. X. Semmellmann A. L. Hansen W .R. Nixon Sam Goodman John F. Sweeney L. Krueger

Woman Injured After Auto Strikes Her at Jefferson and Houston

Mrs. Gertrude Cohendrian sustained a fractured leg after being knocked down by an automobile at the Jefferson and Houston street corner Sunday afternoon. She was taken to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment. H. Arte was arrested by Officer Ock. Woodward special guaranteed special rubber tires. Woodward Carriage Co.

Gertrude Cohendrian Jefferson and Houston Streets Houston Street Santa Rosa Hospital H. Arte Ock

Have the Light Follow You on Your Vacation

A reflective travel column urges readers to seek guidance and safety in unfamiliar places. It emphasizes mindful planning, local customs, and personal well being during trips away from home.

Woman Found Dead In Home On South Laredo Street

Dominga Salazar, a middle aged Mexican woman, was found dead about 9:30 Sunday night at 622 South Laredo street. Neighbors discovered the body suspended from a rafter by a clothes line. Police broke down the door to enter, and the body was taken to Shelly Loring Undertaking company.

Dominga Salazar South Laredo Street Shelly-Loring Undertaking Company

Why Women Are Not Rich and the Golden Medical Discovery

The article promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming it enhances red blood cell production and eases anaemia by nourishing the stomach and liver. It cites a testimonial from J. D. Lively of Washburn, Illinois, endorsing the tonic as a spring remedy and urges readers to mail stamps for Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser.

J. R. V. Pierce Dr. Pierce Jas. D. Livery Washburn J.D. Lively

Conductors Face Sunday Rush on San Pedro Army Post Line

Confronted with unambidextrous duties, conductors struggled to open doors manage changes and educate the public on the new Paye cars while churchgoers crowded trains. The system slowed stops by 10 to 15 minutes as riders learned etiquette and smokers used rear seats. Officials expect rapid adjustment as heavy Sunday traffic tests the change.

San Pedro Carmen

Negro Baptism Draws Large Crowd At Yoakum Bend

More than thirty Negroes, men women and children, were baptized in the San Antonio river at Yoakum Bend yesterday afternoon by Rev. G F C Curry of Mount Zion Baptist church. Special services were held under shade trees before the rites as hundreds watched the revival close.

San Antonio Yoakum’s Bend G. F. C. Curry Mount Zion Baptist Church

San Antonio business leader Adolf Heusinger Jr dies

Adolf Heusinger Jr a prominent San Antonio business man from a long established family died Friday night at 11 at his home 2019 Maine avenue after a brief illness. The funeral was held Sunday at 4 from the residence with Masonic services and Hermann Sons participation. The cortege was one of the citys longest and the offerings were many and beautiful.

Adolf Heusinger Jr San Antonio Maine Avenue Hermann Sons

San Antonio Advertisers Study Affiliation With Chamber

E Claude Mills chairman of the committee reports favorable view on affiliating with the Chamber of Commerce. The bi monthly meeting will see a proposal for affiliation submitted for membership approval. R H Wester will read a paper on advertising in its new urban applications.

E. Claude Mills San Antuno Advertisers’ Association Chamber of Commerce R. H. Wester

Reorganization of San Antonio Corpus Christi Highway League

The highway league plans reorganization at a good roads rally in Kenedy on Wednesday afternoon. D E Colp reports many towns between San Antonio and Corpus Christi will send delegates, aiming to accelerate the Corpus Christi coastal highway project. Members of the San Antonio Laredo Highway league will also meet at Moore on Thursday to continue roadway plans.

San Antonio Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Highway League San Antonio-Laredo

Texas University Class Day Presents Alumni Meeting and Alumni Address

200 students to receive diplomas as the twenty-ninth annual commencement proceeds. Alumni Association gathers at the Y M C A in Austin with R E L Knight delivering the annual address. A campus program includes a baccalaureate sermon by Rev E B Chappell and a musical program conducted by Dr A Richards.

Austin Tex University of Texas University Alumni Association New Young Men's Christian Association R. E. L. Knight Dallas Country Club University Auditorium E. B. Chappell D. D Nashville, Tenn W. D. Bradfield First Methodist Church D. E. Hawk University Methodist Church A. Richards Hans Harthan E. P. Craighead Tulane University New Orleans

A M Commencement at Agricultural and Mechanical College

Commencement began with Rev Peter Gray Sears delivering the annual sermon as the thirty sixth session nears its end at College Station Texas The day featured guard mounting drills alumni activities including a cornerstone laying for the Y M C A building and an alumni banquet Medal winners include J V Anderson of Abilene in his second year and several others from cities across Texas and Louisiana

College Station Tex Peter Gray Sears Houston Agricultural and Mechanical College Col. BE. B. Cushing Co. A D. W. Ohlenders Lockhart E. J. V. Anderson Abilene

Pastor Victor A. Godbey Receives Doctor of Divinity

The Southwestern University at Georgetown Texas awards the Doctor of Divinity to Rev. Victor A. Godbey pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church, in recognition of his long faithful ministry since 1887. He has held regional roles in education and church work and serves on the board of San Antonio Female College.

Southwestern University Georgetown Tex Victor A. Godbey Travis Park Methodist Church Godbey Texas Missouri Texas Sunday School Association Texas Christian Advocate San Antonio

New Chapel Dedicated by Moore Trustees at Mission Board

The dedicatory service for Moore chapel, donated by Mr and Mrs A J Moore to the Baptist City mission board, was held at 3 30 yesterday afternoon with Mr Moore presiding and Dr S J Porter preaching. The mission at 11 Colorado avenue was named Moore chapel and will hold meetings nightly at 8 15 with Mr Porter preaching.

Moore Chapel A. J. Moore Baptist City Mission Board Moore J. Porter Colorado Avenue Portar

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