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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1912

Page

13

Chinese Here Heightened By A Highbinder Threats

Ung Gow reports Chinese residents in San Antonio fear a Highbinder agent collecting toll by threats or violence. Deputies arrest a well dressed man from El Paso accused of vagrancy as Chinese leaders hire Carlos Bee to prosecute and protect their community.

San Antonio Highbinder Society Sheriff Tobin Ung Gow Laredo Commerce Charles Stevens el Paso Tobin Stevens Highbinders New York Laredo Street Ben Fisk Carlos Bee

Texas to send delegate to Southern Commercial Congress

Texas will be represented at the fourth convention of the Southern Commercial Congress in Nashvi lle Tennessee on April 8 by Professor Lee rk general agent for the Conference for Education in Texas The oral theme will be Souths Educational and Agricultural Recovery Rambler guaranteed 400 Saturday Evening Post.

Teas Astin Tex Texas Nashe Tenn Leerk Confere South

Elsie Janis Opens The Slim Princess Tonight at Grand

The original 80 member company of N Y stage opens at the Grand tonight in The Slim Princess with carriages at 10 45.

Elsie Janis N. Y

Cy Young to Warble at Plaza Theater

Cy Young of the Athletics, famed pitcher and vaudeville entertainer, will perform a song specialty at the Plaza theater next Tuesday.

Cy Young Plaza Theater

Sudden Budget Fund Jump Boosts Chamber Drive

A brisk morning push by the Edific Brigade raised 1012 dollars toward the amalgamated Chamber of Commerce fund, bringing the total to 54842. Commander Conroy and his team aim for 60000 at Saturday luncheon, then target the final 15000 in a townwide drive. Readers include Nicholson McLellan Smith Lyons Conness Cain Flannery Robinson Dietz Hammond Saur Strohm Weakley Rowe Fenstermaker.

Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce Edific Brigade Conroy B. F. Nicholson Rev Hugh McLellan T. N. Smith T. E. Lyons W. S. Conness C. M. Cain T. H. Flannery Dr. Robinson George Dietz Ben H. Hammond George C. Saur Ed F. Melcher J. L. Strohm A. R. Weakley Jack Rowe William Fenstermaker

City Official Resigns After Assault in Assessor's Office

Tom Pereida, five years deputy city assessor, resigned today after claiming he was assaulted in the assessor's office by a city employee. He told Mayor Cal Laghan he was done with them, saying he was knocked nearly unconscious while performing his duties. Pereida, a respected city figure and supporter of the administration, had been active in recent campaigns.

Tom Pereida Callaghan Mr. Pereida Pereida

Hot Springs Liver Bits Promoted for Constipation Aid

A 25 cent box of Hot Springs Liver Bits is advertised as a gentle cure for constipation liver sluggishness upset stomach headaches dizziness and nervousness. Readers are urged to buy from local druggists or mail order from Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs Ark.

The Light Hot Springs Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Receivers Named for Orient Road of Texas Railroad

Judge Edward R. Meek in Dallas appoints Edward Dickinson and J. O. Davidson as receivers for the Kansas City Mexico Orient Rail road Company of Texas with M. L. Turner. S. B. Horey and M. L. Mertz to serve for the Texas company. Reports of receipts and expenditures due May 1 1912. Complainants include United States and Mexican Trust Company of Alabama and others. Carden Case on Trial Again in Austin with Judge George Calhoun. fourth trial for killing of former policeman George Sanford.

Cref Edward R. Meek Dala Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad Company of Texas United States Court For First District of Kansas Skkansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad Company Federal District Court Edward Dickinson J. O. Davidson M. L. Turner S. B. Horey M. L. Mertz Texas Carden Austin Tex George Sanford George Calhoun

Escaped Convict Whitson Pardoned by North Carolina Governor

Thomas B. Whitson, who escaped after a thirty year murder sentence, was pardoned yesterday by Governor Kitchin in Raleigh. Whitson had fled to Kentucky for fourteen years and returned to the penitentiary last year. Kentucky officials were among many petitioning for clemency.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C Thomas B. Whitson Guernor Kitchin Whitson Kentucky

The Gunter Hotel Becomes Nar Trip Agent Headquarters

The Gunter Hotel with ideal location and perfect equipment is selected as the natural headquarter for travelers who seek a refined stay and dependable service. The article emphasizes its suitability for discerning visitors.

Gunter NATAR

Lima's McHenry Wins Decision Over Richie in Ten Rounds

In Charleston, McHenry of Lima Ohio defeats Richie of New York by decision after ten rounds in a closely contested bout held last night.

Richie McHenry Charleston D. C Jack McHenry Lima Ohio Jack Richie New York

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