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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

10

Walker Takes Stand in Militia Trial

Emmett E. Walker and George J. Head face trial in federal court on charges of selling guard supplies for the Texas National Guard. Walker testified about a carload of worn out clothing shipped to Brownsville and sold to Pablo Gonzales, commander of the Carranza garrison at Matamoros, receiving 2500 dollars as his share with more expected. He asserted no government or state fraud occurred.

Austin Tex Emmett E. Walker George J. Head Texas National Guard United States Federal District Court Walker Brownsville Pablo Gonzales Carranza Matamoros

Last Day to File for County Primary Ballots in Texas

County offices face deadline for July primary as candidates announce or withdraw. Incumbents James R. Davis Sheriff Tobin Collector Bitter and Assessor Huth expected without opposition, while races for district attorney and county commissioner draw interest. Attorney General: inheritance tax commissions not to be credited to collectors whether or not suit is filed.

Terrell James R. Davis Tobin Bitter Huth Stern D. A. McAskill M. Chambers Gus McCloskey Louis Pape Jake Klaus Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Cameron County

San Antonio to Weigh 620 Acre Cemetery Expansion Plan

Commissioner Lambert proposes using a 620 acre city tract south of town for a new cemetery. Projections through 1950 show 140,000 more deaths and a population near 375,000. Catholic ground allocation may reach 42 percent, with pricing per acre to cover land, pipes, roads, and maintenance. Prisoners may clear brush to prepare the site.

San Antonio Lambert M. C. Erwin Mr. Erwin Callaghan Erwin Stinson Aviation Achcol

Moving Picture Awaits Its Own Shakespeare

The article discusses cinema's power to defy physics and evoke dreamlike wonder. It notes audiences cherish scenes of flying, levitation, and daring stunts that recall Arabian Nights fantasies and childhood belief in magical feats.

Shakespeare Garrett P. Serviss Niagara

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