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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1913

Page

6

Emancipation Day Celebration Opens Three Day Event

Emancipation Day observance begins at San Pedro Springs Park with a royal salute, speeches by NH Kelly and Garrett Mo Lewis, a national hymn, and an emancipating sermon by Rev. Dr. T. G. Lacy. The program includes races, contests, a crowning, and evening dancing at the pavilion. Day two features the crowning of Fleasing Thompson, day three honors Bettie Stevens Brown, with baseball games and tournaments at Electric Park Baseball Park and lively amusements throughout.

San Pedro Springs Park Menmik San Pedro Park Esluig Kelly Garrett Mo Lewis Hawlha’ Prade T. Ge Lacy San Pedro Springs Fleasig Thompser Bettie Stevens Brown Electrie Park

British cabinet ministers apologise for Marconi affair

For the first time in years British cabinet ministers appeared to defend their personal honesty before Parliament. Attorney General Sir Rufus Isaacs and Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George admitted they acted thoughtlessly over American Marconi shares, without dishonest intent. They left the chamber together after expressing regret, ending a dispute seen as a bid to protect Parliament’s reputation.

London Rufus Isaacs Pan Mancellor Exchequer David Lhoyds George Marcon George Cave

Amendment Not Needed For Battle of Flowers Charter

Governor Colquitt told Mrs Coleman and a women’s committee that no amendment to the present law governing corporations is needed to secure the Battle of Flowers Association charter. He pledged to assist to obtain a charter and said he could involve the attorney general if necessary.

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