Y M C A Secretaries Arrive to Lead Fort Sam Houston Effort
A Y M C A committee leader from New York, G R Reeder, arrived in San Antonio to direct YMCA work at Fort Sam Houston. A L Smith from Washington travels to assist, with several secretaries from abandoned posts en route. Three large tents have been provided by authorities.
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G. A. R. Reeder
New York
International Y. M. C. A
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
A. L. Smith
Washington
Soldiers to fit up office and reading room and show
A report notes plans to fit up an office reading room and a moving picture show for soldiers, with use by those stationed there.
Dietz Found Guilty in Traffic Case On Main Avenue
George W. Dietz was found guilty after a county court jury trial of violating a traffic ordinance by driving on the wrong side of Main avenue. He was fined 5 dollars and the case dates to October 18, 1910 when a prior fine and appeal occurred. A policeman testified Dietz was on the wrong side, while Dietz claimed congestion forced him to cross.
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George W. Dietz
Main Avenue
Corporation Court
Dietz
Will of aviator Ralph Johnstone filed for probate
The will filed in Kansas City on March 17 shows Ralph Johnstone left 384 dollars in cash and real estate valued at 1500 dollars.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Ralph Johnstone
Tigers consider Gainer and Ness for first base job
Hugh Jennings tests two youngsters, Gainer and Ness, at first base to select the Tigers’ starter.
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Hugh Jennings
Gainer
Ness
The
Tigers
Thoney's Return Could Boost Boston Lineup
In Boston, Thoney, once hailed as the fastest man and a powerful hitter, faces a fragile career marred by injuries. Owner Taylor envisions him at first base, hoping his speed and .300 batting will strengthen Boston after Stahl’s departure, if he can adjust to footwork and the first baseman’s glove.
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Jack Thoney
Boston
Thoney
Taylor
Stahl
Carey Seeks Illinois Racing Return With Reform Plans
Jacksonville, March 17 The new Hawthorne master Thos Carey says there is a chance racing resumes in Illinois and outlines reforms. He proposes a state racing commission, pari mutuel machines, a breeding bureau with farmers given stallions, and a tax share for roads and breeding research. He cites Canada and Kentucky as models and predicts passage if voters are honestly informed. Carey and his party will soon return to Chicago.
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Carey
Illinois
Jacksonville
Fla
Thos. Carey
Hawthorne Race Track
Chicago
Florida
Kentucky
Springeld
Cook County
Canada
Ryan
Congress
France
Australia
Minor leagues hoard players in reserve rosters
The article notes that Class A leagues allow unlimited rosters while majors do not. It cites Columbus in the American association with 61 players on reserve, Ganzel with nearly 40 for Rochester Eastern league champions, and Des Moines in the Western league with 36 in reserve.
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Columbus
Ganzel
Rochester
Des Moines
Texas insurer certified to operate in 1912
The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking certifies Southern National Insurance Company of Austin fully complies with state laws as a condition for authority to do business in Texas for the year ending February 29, 1912. Signed by Commissioner L. Gill.
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Austin
Tex
Southern National Insurance Company
Texas
L. Gill
Higher farm wages rise across states in 1910 report
The 1910 farm labor wage survey shows average pay of 27.50 dollars per month, with board 19.21. Nevada tops at 54 dollars, South Carolina lowest at 16.50. New England 33.19 on average, South Atlantic 19.75, northern central east of Mississippi 31.81, northern central west 35.46, southern central 21.90, far west 46.48.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Nevada
Montana
South Carolina
New England
North Atlantic
Massachusetts
South Atlantic
West Virginia
Mississippi River
Wisconsin
Mississippi
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Champion Steer Sells at Fort Worth Auction
Three notable fat stock show sales occurred in the Fort Worth coliseum as Silver Valley the grand champion steer sold to Dees Davis & Co of Jackson Mississippi for 272.50 at 25 cents a pound and 1090 pounds. Boog Scott Bros of Oleman Texas sold Prince Wilson the champion steer weighing 1680 pounds to Armour & Co at 8.71 cents per pound for 134.40. J W Love of Colorado City Texas sold his heifer Lovelady to J L Ely of Temple.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Coliseum Arena
Silver Valley
Dees Davis & Co
Jackson
Miss
Boog-Scott Bros
Oleman
Prince Wilson
Armour & Co
J. W. Lovelady
Colorado City
Lovelady
J. L. Ely
Temple
Bowling Schedule Amid Nine Week Matches
The schedule lists five bowling venues and multiple matchups from March 17 to March 24. Notable pairings include Emerson Alleys Roach versus Hohorst and Century Alleys Coy versus Staudt, with several cross matchups across Thomas Schwartz Cahill Summerfield and Ziegler.
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Emerson Alleys
Roach
Hohorst
Century Alleys
Heieck
Foster
Thomas
Whitley
Schwartz
Emerson
Kohr
Summerfield
Ziegler
Sessions
Cahill
Staudt
Richter
Salter
Kobher
Maticevich
Century Allys
Coy
Richtery
Foil Young Widows In Pension Policy
Ocean City N J March 17 The New Jersey conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adopts a rule to curb marriages of young women to aged ministers for pension benefits. Widows receive full pensions only if within five years of the deceased minister’s age. every five year parity reduces the payment accordingly. The item mentions a minister nicknamed K O Wolgast but provides no further context.
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Associated Press
Ocean City
N. J
New Jersey
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
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