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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1912

Page

9

Resignation of U.S. Solicitor General Lehmann

Erick W. Lehmann, solicitor general, has placed resignation in the hands of the President. It remains unclear if accepted. Lehmann is a Democrat with potential for a future cabinet post. He reportedly resigned amid opposition from Attorney General Wickersham who urged him to stay until spring.

Ashington D. C Erick W. Lehmann United States Presia Resson Mr. Lehmann R. Lehmann Supreme Court Lehmann Reed Wickersham Uld

Wickersham Regrets Lehmann Resignation from N.Y. Post

The Solicitor General Lehmann resigns, causing regret from Attorney General Wickersham who valued him as a key adviser. Lehmann may return to St. Louis after serving on high profile cases including the corporation tax suit and work on the National City banks holding plan.

Lehmann St. Louis Taft Lloyd W. Bowers Wickersham Supreme Court Mr. Bowers Steel Corporation National City Company of New York

Galveston Houston & Henderson seeks tax cut on assets

The Galveston Houston and Henderson railroad asked the Texas tax board to cut preliminary valuations citing falling passenger receipts due to the Houston interurban. The board refused to reduce true 3 560 650, physical 1 832 006, and intangible 1 728 614, leaving final figures largely unchanged. The board also has not ruled on the International and Great Northern request and asked for more data.

Austin Tex Houston Galveston Galveston, Houston & Henderson Railroad State Tax Board International & Great Northern

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Hot Flashes

A Baltimore woman recounts relief from long suffering through Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Weed after a difficult pregnancy. She notes weight gain, improved appetite, and renewed strength following treatment.

Bank Directors and James Stillman Donate to City Bank Club

James Stillman and the directors of National City Bank present $200 000 to the City Bank club in its eighth year. About 450 members share the gift, roughly $500 per member, to be held in the bank treasury as a fund for education charity entertainment and other beneficial trustee chosen purposes.

James Stillman National City Bank City Bank Club Stillman

Last Day Set for Corporate Excise Tax Payment

General Webster Flanagan announces that Saturday is the final day for corporations in this district to pay the federal excise tax. The due date is end of June, which falls on Sunday this year, leaving delinquent firms to settle by Saturday.

Austin Tex Webster Flanagan Internal Revenue

Court Will Take Vacation From Fifty third District Court

Austin Tex June 26 The present term of the Fifty third district court will adjourn next Saturday and resume in September Judge George Calhoun will dispose of pending motions this week and wind up farm business.

Austin Tex Fifty-third District Court George Calhoun

Esqudilla Band Plans Stunts For Gunter Hotel Dinner

Esqudilla band members met in the Chamber of Commerce to arrange stunts for a Thursday lawn dinner at the Gunter hotel. Lloyd Spencer led planning with a committee handling serious talks and burlesque sketches of national and state figures. Ladies are invited for the first time with 600 plates planned and more if needed.

Esqudilla Gunter Hotel Chamber of Commerce Lloyd Spencer Thomas L. Conroy H. L. Miller Martin J. Arnold A. M. Fischer W.S. Conness Esqueilla Band R. H. Wester W. D. Syers P. F. Loring Ike Levy W. E. Butler J. F. Carter Jr Ray M. Mackey

English birth rate may change national traits

Ww. C. D. Whetham told the Royal Institution that current birth rate conditions could make the English population shorter in stature darker in appearance more emotional and less rational and self controlled.

D. Whetham British Royal Institution

Tutt's Pills Liver Sluggishness Remedy Ad

An old advertisement urges readers to use Tutt's Pills to balance a sluggish liver, suggesting the product is available from druggists in sugar coated or plain form.

Messenger Boy Robbed En Route to North Flores

A messenger boy delivering medicine on North Flores street was held up at gunpoint at 10:30 last night. The robber demanded the bottle and $10, after which the boy rode to the address and reported the crime to police. The mood of the scheme mirrors recent city-wide robberies.

North Flores Street Burns’ Drug Store Houston Street

Financial report shows fair condition for publicity league

The publicity league of the Chamber of Commerce presented to the executive council last night indicates a fair financial state with a good balance. Plans for several changes discussed by the president were not finally agreed, and the meeting adjourned to reconvene at an early date. Attending were W. S. Conness president T. L. Conroy A. B. Stephens Frank G. Huntress Jr. Ben Hammond Charles Graebner E. W. Knox William Dobrowolski T. H. Flannery J. W. Hucker George C. Saur Weir Labbat L. J. Hart and Secretary J. F. Carter.

Publicity League The Chamber of Commerce Executive Council W. S. Conness League T. L. Conroy

Plan All Day Picnic For City’s Poor Children

Salvation Army to host an all day picnic for poor children and mothers in early July. Events set in city parks with Salvation officers arranging details. Beginning Thursday kettles used for Christmas collections will be placed on streets to solicit gifts for the outing.

Salvation Army Salvation Officers

Georgia Legislature Opens Fifty Day Session

ATLANTA June 26 The Georgia legislature convened its annual fifty day session with little business anticipated before the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore as many members serve as delegates.

Georgia Atlanta Baltimore

Wester advocates civic advertising in cities

In San Antonio an address to the Advertisers' association urges municipal funding to publicize city advantages. A committee of J. F. Carter Olaf Johnston and R. H. Wester will report after the next meeting. Other panels include plans for a state wide ad club train to Baltimore and a $60 000 Texas advertising fund with G Huntress Jr. and colleagues.

San Antonio Frank Holland Dallas Texas G. Huntress Jr E. C. Mills EB. Clarence Jones E. M. Tighe J. F. Carter

Open Bids for Texas State Institutions Purchases

Bids will be opened next Saturday at noon by State Purchasing Agent Elliott in the presence of the governor and comptroller for about 1 000 000 in supplies for Texas eleemosynary institutions for the year starting September 1, 1912. Elliott notes lively bidding from many merchants and that some bidders have not yet filed samples. After opening, awards will take several days to finalize.

Austin Tex Elliott

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bin Hee W. Lehmann Doctor Pierce Mars. J. Juner S. Bentalon Street Dr. Pierce Lunor & Cauu~y Tutt’s Wester Ad Club S.S.S S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta. GA G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO. Distillers and Bottlers
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