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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1912
Page
5
Nearly all of about 12 000 corporations doing business in Texas filed required financial reports to the secretary of state. Reports cover capital stock authorized issued and outstanding surplus and undivided profits as of March 1 1912. Overall condition described as favorable for the state’s commercial future.
A welterweight bout at the Olympic theater in Corpus Christi features Tommy Doctor of Scandia Kansas and Young Albright of New Orleans. Both weigh 148 pounds and the match will go to two falls out of three with strangle holds barred. Each contestant posts a $100 forfeit.
A large assortment of carriages buggies and phaetons is advertised by Staacke Bros at very low prices. The offer is for a messenger boy to call for details and orders.
Congress is expected to fund a complete aviation division for the Army Signal Corps this summer with twenty four aeroplanes. Four Aeroplanes Company proposed by Brigadier General Allen details nine officers per battalion and three battalions under a major. Augusta aviators to move to College Park for summer training as five new aeroplanes are delivered, bringing total to twelve and potentially three more bought with this year’s funds.
Frankie Burns of Jersey City meets Jem Kendrick of England in a 10 round bout at Orleans A. C. tonight. Weigh in at 116 pounds. Ambulance service listed as Riebe Undertaking Co. at 221 E. Commerce.
Texas State Treasurer Sparks projects March tax receipts near 1.5 million dollars, about 500 thousand more than a year ago, driven by a 12.5 cent ad valorem rate. February collections topped 4.9 million, while a prior deficit was cleared, leaving the state on a cash basis indefinitely unless policy changes occur.
Charles P. Taft brother of President William Taft visits San Antonio with Mrs. Taft and daughter for rest and ranch inspection in San Patricio county. He predicts his brother’s likely renomination and travels with Joseph Garretson and W. F. Wiley, both prominent Ohio media figures.
The Mackey building at Navarro and College streets is renamed the Central Office Building. Otto Koehler is owner and Louis R. Saur serves as agent.
A freight wreck on Roosevelt Avenue near the International Fair grounds derailed eight cars on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line. No injuries were reported as crews repaired 125 yards of damaged track. the Davy Crockett passenger train was delayed two hours while passengers used streetcars to reach town.
Nashville March 11 The republican state committee met to form a temporary roll for tomorrow's state convention to nominate candidates for governor railroad commissioner and supreme judge. Governor Hooper is assured of renomination and Judge H N Cate is backed to fill the unexpired term. The convention names national delegates and electors and meets May 14.
In Houston on March 11 Ed Walsh of the White Sox struck out five locals in two innings and faced a 3 to 1 deficit. Reynolds tripled and Davis doubled to tie the score, Saim’s sacrifice fly making it 3 all. The game ended in the tenth due to darkness with Britton at his best in the field for Houston.
Alamo Heights defeats Whittaker Athletics 7 to 4 to start the season as new material shows promise. Fred and Garcia highlighted Heights hitting while A Reynolds, Stahl and Green pair with Burnett and Whittaker for the batteries.
The Household baseball team seeks a game with the Visiting Athletics and plans a possible practice scrimmage within the current week.
Seat sale for Miss Elsie Janis opens this morning at 9 o clock with prices ranging from 50 cents to 2.00.
In Nanking on March 11 the new republic of China's constitution is approved placing supreme power in the national assembly. The assembly controls acts of the president and cabinet, elects the president and vice president, and can override executive vetoes. Sun Yat Sen to yield presidency to Tang Shao Yi once governance details are set. Sun remains acting president for now.
Yuan Shi Kai was formally inaugurated as provisional president of the republic of China in Peking. The ceremony was held in the new foreign office with a large gathering of delegates envoys military and naval officers and other prominent figures present. Many foreigners attended but the delegations were not represented.
The sunny day in San Antonio allows both Connie Mack's players and Leidy's pets to train at the Texas league park this afternoon. The home team tunes up for tomorrow's clash against the Philadelphia Wonders, buoyed by their close score in yesterday's game and confidence for the third meeting.
The Texas state board of education meets in Austin to consider purchasing about 75,000 in bonds for the permanent school fund. About 300,000 in bonds were offered, but funds limit purchases to a small proportion. A waiver will let owners sell remaining bonds in the public market.
A diner at Matthews' Cafeteria on 222 Losoya St. praises the rolls saying they could be a daily staple. The brisk scene captures a simple pastry moment in a busy dining room.
Dulling Stationery and Printing Co operated by Chris G Dulling at 112 West Commerce Street advertises saving customers money with printing and stationery services.
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