Withdrawal of Texas garrison reduces San Antonio brigade
Washington reports the secretary of war and chief of staff told Rep Slayden that troops in Texas will gradually withdraw. San Antonio garrison likely reduced to one brigade within weeks as political pressure reverses Wood's mobilized division plan. Taft weighs withdrawing the maneuver division with cabinet decision pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Slayden
Texas
San Antonio
Wood
Associated Press
Taft
Mexico
Troops Return to Barracks as Third Cavalry Move Planned
Gen Joseph W Duncan approves the return of the Third cavalry to proper stations along the Rio Grande with ten troops leaving patrol camps for Fort Sam Houston after July first. Fort Hancock routes may use railroad transport and water supply surveys could adjust plans. Col John L Clem departs for Chicago to take assistant quartermaster general duties. Mrs Clem to follow. Fort Sam Houston to host a 300 foot wireless tower for military use with a powerful generating station. 3 T Haile reassigned to Fort Sam Houston as chief quartermaster cler k.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Duncan
Department of Texas
Third Cavalry
War Department
Rio Grande
Fort Sam Houston
Duncan
Fort Hancock
John L. Clém
Chicago
Central Division
Clem
San Antonio
Boston Tailoring & Cleaning Calls for Early Scheduling
Friday and Saturday are busy days at the Boston Tailoring & Cleaning establishment. Call up early with new phone 1258 and old 643 ring 1. All work called for and delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Alamo Street
Boston Tailoring & Cleaning Establishment
Doctor returns from Indiana after father's death
Dr. B DePew returned to the city this morning from Wolf Lake Indiana where he was summoned to his father’s bedside three weeks ago. The elder DePew died shortly after his son’s arrival and Dr DePew was accompanied by his wife on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
B. Vy. DePew
Wolf Lake
Ind
DePew
Just Try A Ten Cent Box of Cascarets
An old promotional blurb extols Cascarets laxative, claiming gentle natural action while contrasting castor oil and salts. It urges regular use when needed, notes availability for 10 cents per box, and warns against bulk sale.
Sacrifice Ends in Tragic Death on Fire Escape
Ida Schiff died after fainting from blood loss while aiding a dying woman to secure money for bringing her five Russian children to New York. The operation failed to save the woman and the family lost their expected funds as Mr Schiff noted she did not receive payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ida Schiff
Russia
Anti-Prohibition Trades Union Leaders Plan Texas Campaign
The executive committee of the Anti-Prohibition Trades Union league will meet at 5 pm next Sunday at the Trades Council hall South Alamo Street to discuss an aggressive campaign against the state wide prohibition in Texas. Joe Tucker Jr. leads the league and reported growing support in Galveston Houston Austin Dallas and San Antonio as local chapters form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Prohibition Trades Union League
South Alamo Street
Texas
Joe Tucker Jr
League
San Antonio
Galveston
Houston
Austin
Dallas
Negro Shot in Abdominal at 108 Glorietta Street
George Darden, 21, a Black porter, was shot last night at 108 Glorietta Street and operated on today. condition critical. Archie Tarver is a suspect, sought by police, after a dispute with Annie Jackson at the house where the shooting occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Darden
Archie Tarver
Glorietta Street
Annie Jackson
Tarver
Darden
Light Newspaper Want Ads Offer Credit for Listings
Advertises that readers may place sale or rental ads with The Light and pay later, promising good credit. Encourages selling items, renting houses or furnished rooms through the newspaper’s want ads.
City Holds Tests for New Motor-Driven Fire Engines
Officials including Fire Chief Bishop and John Wickeland discuss tests for two motor driven engines. Mayor Callaghar absent and M Schmitz of Dallas unavailable. Mayors Woolridge, Fletcher and chiefs from Houston Galveston and Corpus Christi to observe. A unit ran to a South Flores Street fire last night. An endurance test over six hours at San Pedro Springs is planned tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
John Wickeland
Callaghar
M. Schmitz
Dallas
Texas
American-LaFrance Company
Elmira
N. Y
Woolridge
Austin
Fletcher
Beaumont
Houston
Galveston
Corpus Christi
South Flores Street
Wesant
San Pedro Springs
New Carpenters Union Formed in San Antonio
At a Wednesday night meeting in the city about 100 men enrolled as members of a new carpenters union to be launched next week. District Organizer A. S. Berry spoke on labor movements and the need to organize for workers living. The next meeting will perfect the organization elect officers and address arising matters. It is predicted the union will become San Antonio’s banner carpenters union with about 300 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
A. S. Berry
The
San Antonio
Section Hand Hit by Freight Engine near Converse
Enrique Quintero a section hand on the Southern Pacific was struck by a freight engine while dodging the train near Converse on the east end of the line Wednesday between 6 and 6 30 pm. He had both legs crushed below the knees and was taken to Santa Rosa hospital in San Antonio where both limbs were amputated. Dr T T Jackson division surgeon of the Sunset said the patient was resting easy and would recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrique Quintero
Southern Pacific
Converse
San Antonio
Santa Rosa Hospital
Gee
T. T. Jackson
Holiness Camp Meeting Opens at Dewett School House
A holiness camp meeting starts July 7 at the Dewett school house in Gonzales County eight miles north of Nixon and will run about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewett School House
Gonzales County
Nixon
Ghost Walks at City Hall As Budget Woes Worsen
A city hall ghost is absent amid a looming payroll crisis as aldermen clash over finances. Vouchers drain funds, supplies run low, and workers worry salaries may be unpaid. A humorous rumor of crude oil aid briefly sparked optimism before being dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries
County awards road and bridge contracts in Lockhart
Lockhart Texas June 29 county commissioners awarded several road contracts this week and received bids for the erection of steel and concrete bridges at different locations over the county. They also awarded a contract for cement walks in the courthouse yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Tex
Court House Yard
Prof Harris Heads Bound Academy Residency Change
Rev. E C Routh said Prof T G Harris accepted residency of San Marcos Baptist academy succeeding Prof J M Carroll who left for a Baptist academy in Oklahoma. The announcement came after a trustees meeting in San Marcos Texas.
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Harris
Lockhart
Tex
E. C. Routh
San Marcos
Andrews Calls for Statewide Prohibition in Gonzales
John L. Andrews of Dallas addressed Gonzales crowds on Tuesday urging statewide prohibition. He spoke on the courthouse steps at night and repeated his push yesterday, with planned talks today in Wrightsboro.
New Commissioner of Education Named
President Taft announced Philander Claxton professor of education at the University of Tennessee as commissioner of education succeeding Elmer Brown who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Taft Today
Philander Claxton
University of Tennessee
Elmer KE. Brown
Oppenheimer of San Antonio Critically Hurst at Home
Jesse Oppenheimer II a notable young businessman connected with the bank of D QO Oppenheimer on West Commerce Street is reported critically ill at his home 318 Goliad Street San Antonio authorities report his condition as of the latest dispatch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Oppenheimer II
Jesse Oppenheimer
San Antonio
Bank of D. & QO
Oppenheimer
West Commerce Street
Goliad Street
Ammen Torpedo Destroyer Damaged After Sea Collision
The torpedo boat destroyer Ammen arrived at the New York navy yard after a collision with an unidentified schooner off the New Jersey coast. The forward stack and railing were damaged and the schooner, by initial reports, showed no damage. Lieut Townsend commanded the Ammen and deferred comment pending official investigation. The Ammen was traveling north from Philadelphia.
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New York
New Jersey
Ammen
New York Navy Yard
Lieut
Townsend
Philadelphia
King George and Queen Mary Attend Coronation Service
King George and Queen Mary rode through London to attend a coronation thanksgiving service at St Pauls. Crowds cheered as troops lined the route and the royals then lunched with the lord mayor and Guild Hall officials amid a short impressive cathedral service.
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THE
Associates Press
London
King George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
St. Paul's
Guild Hall
Committee Named On Early Closing
John M. Rowland president of the Traders and Merchants association announces a five member campaign committee to seek endorsements for an early closing petition. Members include Mrs. Carrie M. Brett Mrs. J S Peters Mrs. M J Bliem Mrs. Stella Ellison and Mrs Eli Hertzberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Rowland
Traders and Merchants’ Association
Carrie M. Brett
J. 8. Peters
West Park Avenue
M. J. Bliem
West Mistletoe Avenue
Stella Ellison
East
Dewey Place
Eli Hertzberg
Macon Street
Carnegie Library
Wagner's
Burns’ Drug Store
Kalteyer’s
King & Pattison’s
Aransas Pass
South Flores Street
Crystal City to Celebrate Fourth of July With Events
Crystal City Texas plans a July 4 celebration featuring a barbecue dinner baseball bronco busting and an old time tournament. W R Kane of Austin will deliver the principal oration. C C U Railway offers a reduced fare, expecting a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal City
Tex
W. R. Kane
Austin
C. C. & U. Railway Company
Karnes City Youth Dies in Dallas
Karnes City Texas mourns Frank Rhode who died in Dallas. He is survived by his father and mother, several brothers and one sister. His body will be brought here for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnes City
Dallas
Tex
Frank Rhode
Bank forgery suspect arrested in Los Angeles
S. T. Leonard, a white man sought on a bank forgery charge, has been arrested in Los Angeles. He waived extradition and Sheriff George Tilley will pursue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Waco
Tex
S. T. Leonard
George Tilley
German American Bund Planned Free Barbecue in Flatonia
In Flatonia Texas on June 29 the German American Bund and the Hermann Sons announce a large free barbecue. Promised speakers and a sizable crowd are expected to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Tex
Bund
Hermann Sons
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Rapid Urinary Relief
An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims quick relief from backache kidney congestion bladder inflammation and urinary irregularities. It targets middle aged and elderly readers and promotes P Pattison Drug Co. as the distributor.
Illinois Senator Lorimer Bid Seen By Taft Aide
A Hines testimony details Aldrich pressing Lorimer to run for senator from Illinois. He recounts calls to Lorimer, a White House discussion, and presidential backing via Taft and Aldrich. Evidence includes a May 23 telephone bill to Lorimer in Springfield and follow up telegrams.
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Gressman Lorimer
Aldrich
Lorimer
Senator Aldrich
Senate
White House
Anch
Illinois
Boutell
Ulrich
Kern
Taft
Springfield
Senator Penrose
Hines
Mr. Lorimer
Navy invites officer inventions for ship ordnance gains
Washington June 29 Admiral Twining new chief of ordnance forms a board of experts to review devices and processes for armor armament torpedoes shells and high explosives. Offenders with notable invention may submit ideas and, if meritorious, receive a fixed royalty and rights to employ the device in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Twining
Misusing Mails Charged Automotive School Proprietor
Glen D. Gearhart, proprietor, was arrested in Houston on June 29 for using the mails to solicit students for an automobile school. He waived preliminary hearing and was released on $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Glen D. Gearhart
Road Bond Issue Carries In Gonzales Precincts
In Gonzales Texas on Tuesday voters approved the road bond issue for commissioners' precinct No. 1 by 881 to 682 while precinct No. 3 defeated it 81 to 101. The election covered bonds for roads across the two precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Tex
Texas Products Exhibit Planned for Madison Square Garden Show
Preparations begin for a Texas products exhibit at the Land Show in Madison Square Garden from November 3 to 12. C S Fowler sends letters to state commercial secretaries seeking advice and cooperation. If a full, representative display cannot be funded with at least 5000, the project will be dropped. Local real estate circles discuss the first Texas State Realty association convention at Temple on July 10, with San Antonio attendees expected to form a significant delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Madison Square Garden
C. S. Fowler
Fowler
Texas State Realty Association
Temple
San
Traveling Freight Agents Named for Southern Pacific
Circulars announce G. E B. Marshall named traveling freight agent for the Southern Pacific with headquarters in San Antonio and C. W. Adams as traveling freight agent with headquarters in Houston. Both take effect July 1. Marshall is longtime San Antonio railroad figure and former International & Great Northern commercial agent. He resigns his current business interests to return to rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E B. Marshall
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
C. W. Adams
Houston
Marshall
International & Great Northern
Fire damages small amount at Flores Street grocery
A small gasoline can explosion sparked a fire at a grocery store run by D. Levin at 2211 South Flores. Stock loss is about $20, with the building owned by Pat Vallejo undamaged. A backfire at a separate car scene near Blum Street and Alamo Plaza required a quick response but caused no fire. High grass along the Southern Pacific right of way caught fire at 6 pm. no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Levin
South Flores Street
Chief Bishop
Pat Vallejo
D. E. B. Ragner
Blum Street
Alamo Plaza
Southern Pacific
South Presa Street
Company No. II
Burglar Targets Judge Blackman in Alexandria
A burglar broke into Judge W. W. Blackman’s home in Alexandria Louisiana and stole only a penny found in the pockets. He left a note promising to petition the next legislature to raise judges salaries in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alexandria
W. W. Blackman
Eureka Social Club Reorganized At 511 Avenue E
The Eureka Social club reorganization was completed last night at the club house 511 Avenue E. Officers and directors were elected and plans laid for season activities. Several new members were initiated and luncheon and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Social Club
Association
Avenue E
Clerk Crow Quits Menger Hotel After Four Years
F W Crow room clerk at the Menger hotel resigns effective July 8. He will stay in the city a while to handle private interests. Crow has served four years and is known to San Antonio residents and visiting guests for maintaining a large steady patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
Menger
F. W. Crow
Menger Hotel
San Antonio
R. Crow
Marriage Licenses Issued for Six Couples
Marriage licenses were issued this morning to Peter Chalmers and Willie W. Crook, John D. McCregor and Caroline G. Palacios, John C. Hohn and Margaret Murphy, Charles F. Kroeger and Augusta Louise Scheffel, William C. Kroeger and Amanda Dora Scheffel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Chalmers
Willie W. Crook
John D. McCregor
Caroline G. Palacios
John C. Hohn
Margaret Murphy
Charles F. Kroeger
Augusta Louise Scheffel
William C. Kroeger
Amanda Dora Scheffel
Real Estate Expert Proposes Basic Unit of Value for Realty
C H Rutter of Philadelphia spoke to the local Real Estate exchange on a basic unit of value tied to the most traveled spot, urging a city chart by a real estate committee. He argued for open assess ments, higher taxable values, and publicity before revisions, warning of a possible citywide value slump if disparities persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Rutter
Philadelphia
Rutter
San Antonio
Houston Street
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Hear Addresses in Galveston
The Texas Cotton seed crushers met in Galveston for routine matters and addresses. Henry Exall urged soil conservation as part of the session. Tomorrow continues the convention with a vote on San Antonio as next meeting site. R L Heflin and a drive to host the next Interstate Cottonseed Crushers' gathering in Texas, likely Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Texas Cottonseed Crushers
Henry Exall
Texas Industrial Commission
San Antonio
R. L. Heflin
Interstate Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
Texas
Parents seek Ohio boy Maurice Matlin in Texas
Maurice Matlin, an Columbus electrician, left during a streetcar strike and may have headed to San Antonio with possible plans to reach Mexico. His parents, Mr and Mrs Samuel Matlin, fear he joined a revolution or was harmed. They urge newspapers to help locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Matlin
Columbus
Samuel Matlin
Ohio
Maurice
San Antonio
Matlin
Mexico
Young Matlin
Hotel Cashier Plans Three Week Vacation to Clarksville
Bailey E. Garrard the cashier of the Gunter hotel will depart next Sunday morning for a three weeks visit to his Clarksville Tennessee home. He plans hunting and fishing and sampling Tennessee spring water. He wonders if newspaper talk about night riders and moonshine is true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey E. Garrard
Gunter Hotel
Clarksville
Tenn
Garrard
Tennessee
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Queen
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King Pattison Drug CO
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G. E. Hall
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Co. H. Rutter
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