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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1912

Page

4

Republican Party Platform Emphasizes Progressive Policies

The document lauds Lincoln and Taft era achievements, pledges advance under current nominees, and calls for robust federal roles in flood control, arid lands, rivers and harbors, and naval strength. It advocates anti trust enforcement, civil service reform, currency modernization, and agricultural credit, while urging law and order and opposition to lynching.

Republican Party Abraham Lincoln Taft Peiple United States Federal Trade Commission

Juarez Readies for Federals Attack in Mexican War

Juarez braces for a planned assault with Colonel Orozco insisting on fighting to the death. Federals in El Paso anticipate heavy shelling and a 2500-man force, while garrison reinforcements push the defense. Rebels report open mutiny risk as tensions rise at the border.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Orozco Casas Grandes Ammunitier Chihuahua Bachimba

Hudson's Whisenant Candy Shop on Houston Street

The finest candy in the world at Hudson's Whisenant on Houston Street. Phone numbers 3537 and 117 listed for orders and inquiries.

Hudson’s Houston Street

San Antonio Banks in Flourishing Condition

The June 14 monthly statement shows seven national banks and five state banks in San Antonio with deposits near 18.77 million, totaling about 20 million including missing institutions and private banks. Resources total 25.87 million with loans 14.59 million, bonds 2.81 million, cash 7.94 million, and real estate 0.46 million. liabilities list 3.30 million in capital stock, 18.77 million deposits, 1.59 million surplus and profits, and 2.22 million miscellaneous.

San Antonio

Tobin Hill Sap Depot Line Adds Pay as You Enter Cars

Pay as you enter cars will debut on the Tobin Hill Sap Depot line this morning marking the third line to be equipped citywide. Transfer advice at Garden and Martinez streets aims to reduce delays during fare payment and transfers. Cars on this line will lack closing doors and use marked entrances and exits until full equipment across the system is installed. Ice cream and dairy ads note Creamery Dairy Co. at phone 871.

Tobin Hill-Sap Traction Company South Alamo Street Garden Street Martinez Street Tobin Hill Lap

Three Women Rescued From Gulf. One Dies Later

Corpus Christi Texas June 22 special to the light Earl Rackley a school teacher and student at the Corpus Christi summer normal rescued from the Gulf of Mexico three young women bathers Miss Belle Patrick Dublin Miss Myrtle White Stockdale and Miss Grace Stroud Devine. Patrick died at 7 o clock tonight after being unconscious when rescued and later brought ashore Rackley aided by United States Life Saver Bromley resuscitated Miss Patrick but she died later The four were carried 100 yards from the beach by the undertow.

Earl Rackley Devine Corpus Christi Gulf of Mexico Normal Belle Patrick Dublin Myrtle White Stockdale Grace Stroud Patrick Albert Patrick Houston Rackley Gulf United States Bromley

Real Estate Office Moves to Harlandale Amid Growth

The Benson office will relocate from the Grand Opera house to a new Harlandale building. Harlandale Realty Co formed with $100,000 capital. principal stockholders include Charles Gates, B. B. Harlan, and Henning Bruhn. Benson predicts sharp gains in realty values citywide.

H. J. Benson Grand Opera House Harlandale Harlandale Addition Harlandale Realty Company Charles G. Gates Texas Oil Company Port Arthur Tex B. B. Harlan la Jolla Cal Henning Bruhn Lone Star Brewing Company Benson San Antonio

San Antonio Chamber seeks $150000 bonus for rail line

A San Antonio campaign aims to raise 150000 from business backers to extend the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway toward the Gulf and Rio Grande. Officials report steady progress, expect to hit far beyond the $160000 goal, and vow no further cash subscription beyond the current bonus. The plan includes an extension to San Angelo with rights of way and a $100000 forfeiture if not built.

Chamber of Commerce Committee San Antonio E. Cowper-Thwaite San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Road London Chamber of Commerce Frio Crowther Oakville 8. A. Hopkins San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railway Company Gulf The Rio Grande San Angelo City of Rockport J. F. Carter Mr. Carter Aransas Brownsville San Antonians

Bertha Hebgen Rites Held In City Cemetery

Bertha Hebgen aged 75 died Saturday at 415 East Quincy Street after a long Texas and San Antonio residence. She leaves brother Alex Sartor of San Antonio and sisters Mrs. M Scheihagen and Mrs. J Fues of this city. Funeral at 5 pm with Rev. Arthur Jones. interment City Cemetery No 1. Pallbearers listed.

M. Scheihagen J. Fues Arthur Jones City Cemetery No. 1 W. J. Nig Herman Schuchard James Hennessey B. J. DeWitt James K. Stuart William Marx

Miss Alma Woodward Dies After Illness in Pearsall

Alma Woodward 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs N P Woodward of Pearsall died Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock after brief illness. She had been brought to San Antonio for treatment and her body was taken to Pearsall from the Sloan and Hagy morgue last night.

Woodward Alma WN. Woodward N. P. Woodward Pearsall Miss Woodward San Antonio Sloan and Hagy

Dessert for today ordered by Creambery Dairy Co

Phone your order to the Creambery Dairy Co now for the dessert for today's dinner. Phones 871.

THE Creambery Dairy CO

William's Shaving Soap Ad at 117 E Houston St

An old classified note promotes William's Shaving Soap at 117 E Houston Street with phone contact 2537. The brief listing appears amid local business notices.

William's E. Houston St

Head on Collision Dream Sparks Judge Remark

A Hewitt judge notes a startling dream in which Taft and Roosevelt meet on a single track after a head on collision. The remark underscores the surreal moment as the narrator seeks to stay awake to recount the vision.

Hewitt Taft Roosevelt

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