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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

17

Stormy San Antonio council blocks Uhr in police appointments

The San Antonio council, led by Mayor Brown, blocked Commissioner Uhr’s six to fill police vacancies amid a stormy session. Garland, Che, and Lambert backed the move. a protest citing violations of state and U S constitutions was filed by Franklin Denmon & McGowan on behalf of several residents and groups. The meeting also approved park issue bond elections and a reduced city budget, with major figures debating police protection and administrative control.

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City Officials Clash Over Police Nominations and Budget

Commissioner Garland and Uhr oppose immediate budget adoption and seek to appoint six temporarily for the police while Acting Mayor Lambert and City Attorney Gillette argue only the mayor can appoint. The dispute hinges on charter rules requiring three affirmative votes and possible court proceedings to resolve who may nominate police. Routine city business and small appropriations follow as the meeting continues.

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Election Ordered by County Commissioners on School District Matters

County commissioners approved petitions for an election in district No 8 to determine a levy of four thousand ninety dollars and set the date for July. Voters approved raising the rate by 20 cents per hundred dollars. A separate petition sought a vote on issuing thirty five thousand dollars in bonds. The board also acted on establishing the Scherta Line School by district between Bexar, Guadalupe, and Giadilips counties, assigning jurisdiction to Guadalupe.

J. S. Mallsberge Siis Nilet Bexar Giadilips Coun Guatilupe County

Patterson to Attend Texas Fire Insurance Convention

Patterson will leave for Dallas to attend the Texas Association of local fire insurance trustees convention opening June 18. He is on the program for an address about fire waste prevention and will return to Austin to join the adjourned meeting of the State Fire Insurance Commission next Monday. An invitation to meet in Galveston is under consideration with acting authority on the invitation.

Tex Inguranee Hantils Patterson Dallas Texas Assorittion Surauce Patterson Austin State Fire Insurance Commission Galveston

Corpus Christi Rain Brings Measurable Downpour Since October

A heavy afternoon rain in Corpus Christi drops 1.25 inches, the heaviest since October 5, 1915, amid protracted drought. Texas classification amendment raises rates on cotton machinery and increases primary weight. Medina Lake inspection planned by state game officials. Dr. M. E. B. Taber named health department representative at American Medical Association meeting. Beeville monument unveiling for Mrs. Keeling conducted with Orator I. Stovall present.

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Chesterfields Promise Mild Yet Satisfying Experience

An advertisement touts Chesterfield cigarettes as uniquely mild and satisfyingly strong, claiming they outperform rivals. It emphasizes the blend, years of tobacco experience, and large market presence as assurances of quality and consumer value. The copy invites readers to try Chesterfields, asserting they deliver distinct cigarette enjoyment.

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