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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1911

Page

8

Vote irregularities loom in contested charter election

A special committee filed a detailed list of alleged illegal votes from precincts 5 6 9 and 12 as evidence for possible grand jury indictments. The filing targets Mayor Bryan Callaghan and other contestees, asserting ballots were cast by ineligible or improperly documented voters amid a city precincts’ Mexican population.

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Bonded defendant freed in assault to murder case

Mrs Graton released on $3200 bond in the criminal district court after being charged with assault to murder Hattie Baxter. Other items include a criminal court schedule, near San Antonio business openings, and notices of initiations and contracts with regional references.

Water Company Reports 1910 Profit and Assets

The annual water company report filed with the county clerk shows a total net profit of 119 763.82 for 1910, with 87 761.60 reinvested in extensions and materials and a net profit of 59 002.22 after adjustments. The filing details capital stock 2 500 009.00, bonds 1 047 000.00, operating costs 1 395 965.04, and total revenue 547 968.15, noting 24 000 spent on water purchases and no depreciation write-offs for plant deterioration.

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Burial notices listed for multiple individuals in city records

Prnely Holland Macmannin of monihe died February 28 at age 609 Wert Taurol. Mrs Thorena Twix, 81, died February 28 at Sante Rows hospital. Marin Morne, 25, died February 23 at 122 Stuy Beennnda. Martha Giwan, 2 vonra, died Molengry 27 at 227 Colima ptrant.

Prnely Holland Macmannin Monihe Taurol Thorena Twix Fabsrons SA Sante Rows Hoapitale Sogent Tiinnniz Prisruary Beth Street Marin Morne Martha Giwan

Birth Record for Mamna Family Notice in 1210 Dew

Mrs Mea and George Yonegnin announce the birth of a child on February 22. 1210, at Dew Vrawutol Avenue. The newborn is welcomed by Mr and Mrs A Mamna in a local notice.

George Yonegnin Mra A. Mamna

Our 50 Cent Dinners Open in San Antonio

A cryptic ad notes a San Antonio dining offer with 50 cent dinners set from noon to midnight. Chel Horvieg is listed for choice decatesson and short orders at Elite Cate.

San Antonio Elite Cate

Repeating Evidence of Double Voting in Precincts

The report cites that over twenty cases of repeaters appeared, mostly in precinct 9, with I. A. Chapa as grand jury foreman. It notes a man voting in two precincts and details numerous aliens and nonresidents among 193 recorded voters, plus 99 without poll tax receipts and transfers, while some retirees voted illegally and many voters lacked current declarations.

Bormich I. A. Chapa Grand Jury Exhibit A Thee

Peculiar Investigation of Exemption Certificates Case

A fragment hints at an inquiry into minors and bond exemption certificates. The text notes young men involved and a procedure around exemption papers, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.

Welock Clibrooma St. Anthony

Petition In Full Following Election Suit In San Antonio

The document presents a petition in the Forty‑Second Judicial District of Texas, Bexar County, contesting the city election held in San Antonio on February 2, 1911. It lists numerous petitioners as qualified voters and names the defendants as contestants challenging the new city charter referendum. The petition alleges disqualified voters affected the result, cites a charter vote tally of 7070 for and 7930 against, and references statute and election law justifications.

Texas Bexar Ald J Altgeit Alexander Alexander Boynton J. Nellewett John Rollons Robert W. Curr Birwin W. Chamberlain Trussell Gunfery Dewees Willum K. Bing Willum K. Bing, Co Fincham Bowler Willard George R.A. Goeth Gray William L. Hoelgen John EB. Herb Charles B. Hummel A. Jackson Glover Johns A. H. Jones J. M. Kinkaid Claude King D. Light R. W. Ley W. C. Lott Wilis W. Nicholson Kenneth Wimer Martin Wright G. G. Watts Walker Bryan Vallaghin San Antonio Aty Council Cty Salt State Fiderty Moyal New Charter Aaid Council Seyaril Camden Thalt

Battle over New Charter election force contention

A Texas court contest claims the city council violated the Terrell election law in adopting a new charter. Allegations include illegal ballots, improper precinct procedures, suppression of voter secrecy, intimidation by police, and mass arrests of voters. The suit seeks ballot challenges, a recount, or a new election and transfer of ballots to the clerk for safekeeping.

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Blood Balm Co. cures advertised in San Antonio sale

Thousands of testimonials claim wonders of Blood Balm Co. cures. Advertisement offers free vampire relief and testimonials of cures. Druggists charge $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Ow! Drug Co in San Antonio, Texas, with Atlanta based company details.

Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ow! Drug Co San Antonio

Rexall Orderlies promise relief for constipation

An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as gentle, effective tablets to ease constipation with no griping or nausea. It claims they strengthen the body, suit children and delicate persons, and offers a money back guarantee. Available in two sizes at the Rexall Store Wagner's Drug Store in San Antonio.

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