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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1913

Page

2

UT President Sees Bond Amendment Helps State Schools

Dr Mezes argues a July 19 constitutional amendment would let educational institutions issue bonds for new buildings and create a sinking fund from annual income. Without the amendment penitentiary bonds lose premium value, costing the state 200000 to 400000 dollars. UT, A&M, normals and others would gain building funds.

8S. E. Mezes University of Texas Dr. Mezes Gunter Hotel Mezes St. Anthony F. M. Bralley Agricultural and Mechanical College Four Normals Agricultural and Mechanical

Vitalitas hailed as grand remedy for rheumatism

A San Antonio reader touts Vitalitas for rheumatism and stomach troubles claiming it relieved arm and shoulder pain, strengthened her, and banished debility. The letter promotes Vitalitas as a cure for liver, kidney, and blood derangements with demonstrations at Wagner Drug Store.

Vitalitas Wagner Drug Store

Valley Of Nueces Floods Report Show Widespread Rain

Weather data shows heavy rainfall across Texas with 2.76 inches monthly and 1.91 inches for the week in the Nueces area. San Antonio saw intense showers totaling .80 inch yesterday, while other stations reported substantial rains from Clarendon to Kopperl. The gulf storm has diminished, but a broad system spreads, fostering new local storms and unsettled conditions.

Allen Buell San Antonio Weather Bureau United States Weather Bureau Uvalde Clarendon Kopperl Dallas Dublin Snyder Spur Marble Falls Taylor Gulf Rocky Mountain

Rain Fallout Delays Reservoir Floodcrest Rise Near Medina

Rain in the region above the dam caused the Nueces river valley flood to bypass the Medina valley while the reservoir behind the dam rose about 38 inches overnight. The water gain, though modest in inches, translates to a substantial storage as the reservoir level climbs higher, threatening downstream areas.

Nueces River Medina The Dame

Water Levels Rise Daily by Inches Increases Seen

The report notes water rising each day by one to three inches, with width expanding continuously. Immediate impact on nearby areas and potential flooding concerns are highlighted as a growing issue.

Flood reports revised as Uvalde area dodges major loss

In Uvalde Texas officials discount reports of one death from the Nueces flood and note no missing persons. Observed whirlpool debris likely a broken telegraph pole. Batesville boats waterlogged streets with nominal damage. Nuces canyon settlers moved to higher ground as lines fail and rainfall totals vary from seven to eleven inches in nearby zones.

Uvalde Tex Nueces Batesville Leona Nuces Canyon

Flood Hits Crystal City Area in Nueces River Rise

Crest at Crystal City Texas reports the Nueces river flood arriving about 3 AM and remaining stationary by noon. Minor damage occurred mainly to railroad tracks washed out in town and toward Carrizo Springs. All county bridges are underwater but intact. few farms lie close enough to river to be harmed.

Crystal City Tex Nueces Carrizo Springs

Boll weevils reported in Hondo cotton after heavy rain

In Hondo Texas boll weevils are noted in cotton due to unusually heavy rainfall. Yesterday's rain reached 1.10 inches, lifting June totals to 8.22 inches.

Hondo Tex

Good Crops Assured by Rain After Slow Weekend

Slow rains since Saturday night leave farmers hopeful. One inch of rainfall reported in parts of the county improves feed crop prospects and supports expectations of a good harvest.

Snyder

Home Gardeners Plan Market Clar In San Antonio

Property owners with productive fruit trees and vegetable gardens consider forming an association to dispose of surplus produce to local commission merchants. The idea gains traction from the home products contest runoff by the Woman's Club civic committee. Exhibits include California Mission figs, magnolia figs, sweet corn, lima beans, carrots, Wickson plums, butter beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, cantaloupes, and popcorn.

Woman's Club San Antonio A. Gloeckner Water Street Arthur H. Stenzel Nolan Street Wickson F. W. Matthews Delmar Street Margaret Daniel Olympian Way

Cuban Consul Promoted To New York Post

MOBILE June 30 Cuban consul L Dolz at Mobile for eleven years and dean of Cuban consular corps is named consul general with headquarters in New York. He will assume charge in July.

Mobile Ala L. Dolz Cuba New York Dolz

Orators Made Happy Debating Subjects At Carnegie Library

Budding local orators may gather debate material at the Carnegie Library where new books on Direct Primaries Trade Unions Woman's Suffrage and more were added. The library serves as a debate hub for local societies with study in the late afternoons and evenings. The old cathedral of St Louis New Orleans is closed as unsafe after a ceiling collapse.

Carnegie Library United States St. Louis New Orleans Tce

Guaymas Is Lost by Federals

Continued from page one the enemy used bombs charged with dynamite and high explosives, manufactured in large quantities in Piedras Negras railroad shops. A cord wound around the bomb allows throwing it 500 meters with accuracy, and when it explodes it injures trees and kills or wounds nearby living beings in the vicinity.

Piedras Negras

City Council fights Denver Boulevard paving contract bid issue

City council plans strong opposition to awarding the Denver Boulevard paving to W A Kelly Co without competitive bids. The dispute centers on contract specs from City Engineer Pancoast, use of Dittlinger stone at $1.15 per ton, and a potential extra $1,000 need beyond the $24,500 estimate. Critics warn that unreinforced six inch concrete on dirt will not last, and bidding could save $2,000 to $3,000.

Denver Boulevard W. A. Kelly Pancoast Olga Paul Stone Company Kelly South Alamo Street Ince

Intervention Urged for Mexico by American Resident

An American in Mexico urges U S intervention in a June 24 letter to Secretary Bryan. He warns Carranzistas may not control the nation, predicts endless lawlessness, and argues U S control or acquisition is inevitable for Mexico’s survival and American interests. He cannot leave Mexico and fears losses from continued conflict.

Waco Tex Bryan Mexico United States Huerta Party Taft

Railways Repaired. Mexican Rail Service Near Normal Again

June 30 report from Mexico City says general Ojeda’s setback in Sonora is offset by some federal gains and railway work. National Railway repaired within 70 miles of Saltillo and north of Monterey to Vallaldama though lines risk being cut again. San Louis Potosi to Tam Pico line cut in four places. engines damaged. much of the system still out. Provisional government to decide on FE N Brown’s status as president of the railway system. Huerta wary of financial fallout from Brown’s resignation.

Mexico City Mex Ojeda Sonora Durango Saltillo Monterey Villaldama Mey San Louis Potosi Tam Pico Republic Torreon Castillo Brito Campeche Yucatan FE. N. Brown Huerta Mr. Brown

Government must act Colquitt has not written officials

Governor Colquitt said he had not written to Washington about neutrality laws and that it is up to the federal government to enforce them. He noted no need to dispatch state troops to Laredo now, though the guard can move on short notice if an emergency arises.

Colquitt Austin Tex Washington Laredo

Rippeteau Freed After Spy Charge Rise in City

Rippeteau of Dallas, formerly jailed by Carrancistas on spying allegations linked to Huerta, is in the city. He maintained innocence when confronted, and the U S consul’s intervention secured his release last Monday after charges were not sustained.

Rippeteau City H. Rippeteau Dallas Huerta United States Carranza

Old Time Negro Dies In San Antonio Obediah Hunt

Obediah Hunt an elderly Negro man died last week at his East Crockett street home. A longtime coachman and yardman for several old San Antonio families, he was remembered fondly by his white employers at his funeral on Saturday with floral tributes covering his grave.

Obediah Hunt East Crockett Street Obediah San Antonio

Mary J Heubaum obituary in San Antonio home

Mary J Heubaum aged 58 died at 1 10 this morning at 619 Wyoming street after a short illness. Native of eo she lived in San Antonio 33 years. Survived by parents Redmond and Mrs Rice four sons Hilmer Augusta Oliver Aaron two daughters Ora and Mrs Emil Erben one brother E Rice six sisters Susie Conaway Callie Glass Chris Schoeder William Lord Della and Mattie Rice all in city. Funeral 10 30 tomorrow at home Rev O Hartman officiating interment New Lutheran cemetery bearers Roy Cushman August Menck H Mainz Gus Damm Julius Tengg J J Rheiner. Eugene R Benson age 1 died at P and S Hospital funeral held yesterday.

Heubaum Mary J. Heubaum Wyoming Street San Antonio Redmond Rice Hilmer Augusta Oliver Aaron Ora Emil F. Erben E. Rice Susie Conaway Callie Glass Chris. Schoeder William Lord Della Mattie Rice O. Hartman New Lutheran Cemetery Roy Cushman August Menck H. Mainz Gus Damm Julius Tengg J. J. Rheiner

Lozano and Baker Obituaries from Local Daily

Mrs Lillie Lozano died Sunday at home 212 Lakeview Avenue after years in the city She leaves parents siblings and two children Funeral at her home then San Fernando Cathedral Interment at San Fernando cemetery Chancy Baker 15 son of Ira Baker dies from lockjaw Funeral at 10 am at the Women and Girls Mission with Rev Williams Interment in Cemetery No 4 He contracted tetanus after stepping on a rusty nail

Lozano Lillie Lozano Lakeview Avenue San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando

Population Shift From Hadrianic Rome Stuns Scholars

In Hadrian’s era Rome boasted a Lara of at least 1.4 million, but today estimates fall below 400,000. Researchers debate methods and definitions shaping this drastic change in urban scale and demographic interpretation.

Hadrian Rome Tony

Judge R B Minor to visit relatives in New York

District Judge R B Minor plans to travel from Texas to New York in August for a family reunion with relatives in Chicago and New York. He has served thirty years on the Fifty seventh District Court and will use the summer break to visit kin across the Rio Grande and in New York. Waters of Lower California produced lobsters and large shipments of crustaceans were sent to the United States last season.

R. B. Minor Texas New York Rio Grande Fifty-seventh District Court Judge Minor Chicago Lower California United States

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