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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
8
The quarterly Texas state balances show a total treasury on hand of 3,286,327 with 3,002,024 in the available school fund and a 14,810 deficit in the general revenue fund. Transfers of 3,922,609 to the school fund and large general revenue disbursements, totaling 8,176,987, explain the figures. About 3,000,000 remains in the revenue fund, while total bonds on hand reach 19,053,440.
San Antonio concern Incorpo rates in Austin with capital stock of 40000 and plans to operate several San Antonio drugstores. Incorporators include Milton G wab Claude Schwab G E Shippey C E McElroy Sam C Bell Joe Corwin William King H C King C G Millis I K Garrett A F Dahrooge T Adams F H Kimbrough C H Halloway and W F Martin.
Certificates of authority to do business in Texas were issued to Millers' Mutual Fire Insurance company of Fort Worth and to Texas National Fire Insurance company of Fort Worth. Southern National Life Insurance of Louisville, Kentucky withdrew from Texas after paying a renewal permit fee, which was returned.
A large gathering tributed Judge James H Robertson in Austin with former Governor Thomas M Campbell Will C Hogg and Thomas B Love among mourners. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery with a long list of pallbearers and an active slate of judges officials and attorneys present. A Travis County Bar Association committee was appointed to draft resolutions on his death.
Will C. Hogg son of the late Governor James S. Hogg spent the day in Austin attending the funeral of Judge James H. Robertson who partnered with Hogg. He met with F. M. Bralley state superintendent of public instruction about Texas higher education plans and noted more than 149000 dollars subscribed so far.
Governor Colquitt publishes his letter to Mrs. Rebecca J. Fisher and Miss Emma Kyle Burleson outlining his efforts to restore the Alamo. He asks for Daughters of the Republic cooperation, provides updates on archival data, and invites a conference to discuss proposals and further evidence. The piece notes he will proceed cautiously and welcomes counsel.
R G Collins postmaster of Barnegat New Jersey suffered severe la grippe cough and felt exhausted after each coughing fit. After using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the coughing spells ceased and he praised its effectiveness. Edwards King Drug Co sold the product.
The jury in Tennie Sneed's murder case against Paul Strange failed to agree and was discharged. Sneed was moved to Rusk penitentiary for protection with two National Guard companies guarding the trial. Two Negroes, including a woman, had already been lynched in connection with Strange's death.
Zach Miller was sentenced to sixty days in jail for carrying a pistol in Waxahachie Texas. The usual penalty here is a $100 fine.
Appointed Special Judge in Austin Texas on March 5. Governor names Judge Charles Gibbs of Midland to serve as special judge of the district court in the Seventieth judicial district replacing Judge H. J. Isaacks who is disqualified from presiding in a specific case.
A Philadelphia doctor claims a plain scientific method reduced him 100 pounds in 80 days without drugs or strenuous exercise. He says his system cures heart kidney and stomach ailments, gains insurance acceptance, and has helped over 500 patients with 200 testimonials in three months. He offers free trial books and $1000 rewards for disproving his results.
The first day of the twelfth annual National Civic Federation meeting in Washington featured talks on industrial peace and employer employee relations. Seth Low praised labor unions and AFL methods while condemning radical leaders and violence, urging labor to disown violence to gain public support.
Special to the SIGrl reports James D. Walthall first assistant to the Texas attorney general has announced his candidacy for the Thirty-seventh district court judgeship in San Antonio. He will reportedly stay in his current post until the election outcome is settled.
Theodore G. Thomas editor of the Southern Shipper announced his candidacy for the Texas railroad commissioner post subject to the Democratic primaries on July 27. He vows active pursuit of the office.
Dallas Advertising league announced special Pullman trains for National Ad Men's convention delegates. They will tour 1000 miles through Waco San Antonio Houston and Galveston in May at a total cost of 14.65 per person.
Lieutenant Governor A. B. Davidson of Cuero arrives in Austin to argue before the Court of Criminal Appeals. He represents the state in the appeal of Henry Kelley, sentenced to five years for the killing of George W. Thomas in Cuero.
Mrs. Charlotte Bath aged 73 died at her daughter Mrs. Jake Stahl’s Gonzales Texas residence Sunday morning. She is survived by five children.
Mrs L Michelson and Mrs M H Forgot mourn sons and relatives while Sam Bath of St Louis and Max Bath of Marshall attend. Interment at Jewish cemetery with Rabbi Samuel Marks of San Antonio officiating. Mrs Bath born in London and lived in Texas about forty years. Mrs Catherine Swift, 65, died at Mrs E Ward’s residence.
A large sale is announced for cottages and two story houses along Schley Avenue and South Presa Street tomorrow. The notice names the locations and timing, inviting buyers to inspect properties and bid.
Victor C. Moore a noted El Paso lawyer visiting Austin warns that without a swift Mexico revolution settlement and end to hostilities famine will threaten the Mexican people. He notes two years of warfare and scarce crops leaving little for sustenance. He says rebels now fetch provisions from the U S but that supply will run out.
A promotional notice invites readers to send a free coupon and mail today to obtain a free trial of a book, with the speaker acting as judge and no obligation on the recipient. The offer emphasizes that the trial proves the book’s claims.
Houston March 5 The Lumbermen's National Bank opened at 8 am this morning an hour earlier than usual and the run had completely subsided. Deposits for the day exceeded withdrawals and the bank announced it would open at 8 and close at 5 for the rest of the week.
Emil Heinen announces his candidacy for county clerk of Comal County opposing incumbent Fred Tausch. This marks the first announcement for the coming election in Comal County.
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