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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

7

Rowland Opens Campaign for Texas Attorney General

Judge Charles T. Rowland Fort Worth attorney opened his campaign in Alamo Plaza as the anti-prohibition candidate in the three cornered race. He endorsed Governor Ferguson and opposed national suffrage for women while pledging to bring in capital to Texas and to enforce state laws. He warned against third terms and predicted Ferguson’s re election by 150000.

Charles T. Rowland Fort Worth Texas Alamo Plaza Rowland R. P. Coon San Antonio Tarrant County James F. Ferguson Looney Rowlan South Ferguson James FE Robertson Waco Insurance Companies

Picnic to Be Held at Otto Taylor's Park Sunday June 25

Willett's Orchestra promotes a picnic at Otto Taylor's Park on Sunday June 25. Local ads list jewelry deals, a law office, sewer work, and a political challenge by U S senator hopeful R L Henry to ex governor T M Campbell. A 15 year old boy Ralph Saenz was hospitalized after a bicycle collision near Commerce and Alamo. Another rider P Marks was unhurt after an Alamo Plaza crash. Thefts reported: $88 and a gold watch from G W Durham and 25 feet of garden hose from Fernando Lopez. Roy Brooks, missing since June 9, has returned home after police doubt. Rev F C V Foard to baptize at Church of God service.

Ralph Saenz Rose Street City Hospital Commerce Alamo Streets P. Marks Casino Street Alamo Plaza G. W. Durham River Avenue Fernando Lopez King William Street Roy James Other Brooks C. U. Brooks South Alamo Street Thirteenth Street Lancaster Brooks

Baptism service planned this afternoon at Josephine Street Bridge

A baptism is set for this afternoon at 3:30 near the Josephine Street Bridge over the San Antonio River with several converts expected to be submerged. Pastor Foard recently baptized more than a dozen converts two weeks ago.

Josephine Street San Antonio River Foard

San Antonio Trades Exhibit Attracts 400 Texas Merchants

Exhibitors praised the week-long show at 305 West Commerce street as a success. Secretary C C Leel of the Manufacturers Club predicted broader participation next year with 100 wholesalers manufacturers and jobbers. Visitors said San Antonio offers varied goods with potential to supply South West Central and North Texas, aided by cheaper freight for small shipments.

West Commerce Street Texas Retail Merchants’ Association San Antonio C. C. Leel Manufacturers’ Club South Texas West Texas North Texas Dallas Houston Leel

Furlong Sr dies at son's home in San Antonio

William H. Furlong Sr., 78, died at 8 25 p m Saturday at his son W H Furlong Jr s residence 704 West Euclid avenue He was a Hollis Maine native and Chicago businessman before retiring in 1886 He lived in Wilbraham Mass until Mrs Furlong s death and came to San Antonio in March to reside with his son Survived by son William H Furlong Jr The body to be sent to Springfield for interment by Shelton Loring Undertaking Co Also noted John J Rodriguez 52 died at 613 Layer Street after 16 years in San Antonio Funeral at 5 p m Sunday under Society Amigos Del Pueblo at San Fernando Cathedral Interment San Fernando Cemetery Further obit on Lizzie Jackson Garcia 48 died at 821 South Pecos Street Saturday evening.

William H. Furlong Sr W. H. Furlong Jr West Euclid Avenue Mr. Furlong Hollis Chicago Wilbraham Mass Springfield Fur John J. Rodriguez Layer Street San Antonio Society Amigos del Pueblo San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cemetery

San Antonio woman funeral set for Sunday

A Stockdale native who lived in San Antonio for 30 years dies. She leaves five sons and four daughters, all of San Antonio. Funeral at 3 p m Sunday from the residence with interment in San Fernando cemetery.

Stockdale Tex San Antonio San Fernando Cemetery

School Election Ordered for Bond and Tax in Oak Island

County commissioners ordered a July 22 election in School District No. 34 Oak Island to decide if bonds of 5000 should be issued and if a school tax up to 50 cents per 100 valuation shall be levied. H C Gayle named presiding officer. Roads were ordered retapped and repaired including Heubner, Stephenson, LaCoste and Nelson, and Pearsall routes from city limits to Media. Elks lodge plans a stag smoker on clubhouse roof with speeches music food and drink.

Oak Island H. C. Gayle Heubner Bandera Evers Road Stephenson Castroville Commerce Street LaCoste Nelson Pearsall Road Elks San Antonio Lodge Blakeney

Doughty Heads to Spicewood for Educational Rally

Prof. W F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction travels to Spicewood to attend and deliver an address at an educational rally. Dr. H T Musselman editor of the Texas School Journal visits the State Department of education on business. Prof. L T Cunningham rural school supervisor returns from Nacogdoches after inspecting several schools and meeting trustees. A returning veteran recalls front line service in Belgium and Serbia amid town chatter.

Austin Tex W. F. Doughty State Superintendent of Public Instruction Spicewood H. T. Musselman The Texas School Journal Dallas State Department of Education L. T. Cunningham Nacogdoches

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