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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1915
Page
4
Austin dispatch notes Captain Peter chmam from Taylor reports local oil prospects attracting attention. He says area property has risen in value since oil discovery and expects more buyers from across the country to arrive soon, enhancing land prospects nearby.
The Aule Service Association of San Antonio plans to resist a city council ordinance set to take effect after a required waiting period. Members say an injunction may be sought, and fear many jitney operators will go out of business under the new rules. The association favors route schedules but opposes rigid, car by car regulation. Attorney R M Wicks will study Fort Worth handling of similar jitney issues and report at a Monday meeting at Woodman Hall.
A nearly finished three story fire proof complex at St Mary's and Market Streets will house Fire and Police operations. It includes a police court room on the second floor and a third floor prison cells with a dedicated fire alarm section. An annex will hold police automobiles and an elevator will move prisoners to the top floor. The South St Marys Street bridge is nearly poured though paving ahead may delay access to the new station. Rest house plans near Blanchaca Spring are not abandoned as county officials seek a deed to use spring water for all time.
In Austin on March 19 the Senate debated a measure to fully separate the University of Texas from the Agricultural and Mechanical College. The plan advanced to a 15 to 12 vote but faces strong opposition. supporters expect to push it to a later session despite the seven required affirmative votes. A separate motion to reconsider a postponement of a cottonseed bill passed 14 to 4, placing the probe act back on the calendar. The Clark fire insurance repeal bill was set as a special order for next Tuesday amid likely defeat. House amendments to curb fraud investigations in land acquisitions were debated with mixed votes, altering who would oversee the process.
Notice to all persons desiring to submit their names as candidates for the People's Municipal League convention to be held at Beethoven Hall on March 23, 1915. Applications must be filed with the undersigned by Monday March 22, 1918 at 8 p.m. Signed W W Morgan chairman executive committee People's Municipal League political agriculture
A House committee investigating alleged payoffs to influence legislation heard several witnesses amid delays. Lawmakers debated adopting amendments to the measure, with leaders pressing the inquiry’s timetable. A hearing Monday will feature wholesale dealers and jobbers. The panel wrestled with votes on various bills including a late 9:30 closing law and pawn broker regulations.
Austin March 19 Governor Ferguson said he has decided to fix April 29 as the date for convening a special session. He refused to comment on a proposed divorce measure at the university and the 4 H M College, preferring the one board bill. He did not discuss a land fraud investigation bill but expressed sympathy. The governor worked late to finish tasks before leaving for Dallas for a hearing on land and other industrial proposals investigated by a federal commission.
Community notices include a funeral service for Charles G. Haight with details of attendance, a F C B meeting at the hall for the late brother, and an invitation to a sermon and institute talks by Mrs. Herbert B. Linscott on Baptist methods. Also listed are a burglary case resolved by Walter Harvey, a turkey dinner at Jefferson Cafe, and various local ads and business addresses.
Fragmented notices report Branklin Taras en y phone and Adv. James Biton Murmand minister of Blackdale Texas received by Deputy U S Clerk A J Campbell. A separate order grants discharge in the matter of Byron Frank Van Hatb. Local items include a street car stone throwing incident injuring a woman, a nighttime fire run, and Dimmit County prison terms tied to a gang case. Also noted are a cotillion and a public nuisance advisory about auto fire. The note ends with a Texas attorney guidance that Nauor permit applicants may file by mail without an agent or attorney.
Preparations for the annual ball by the fire department proceed with plans for entertainment and arrangements. A final committee meeting will set the program details and ticket sales aim to fund the relief fund for disabled firemen and their families.
Rev H W Haltkerbocker of the First Methodist church announces plans for a handsome new church on the site of the present building. The project advances with favorable financial times and the new church is projected to cost about 378,005.
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