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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1912

Page

9

Tariff Debate Seen as Central Issue in Democratic Race

The Harmon club of San Antonio calls tariff policy on wool hides and mohair the major issue for the coming Democratic presidential campaign. It asks Senators Culberson and Bailey to debate whether Wilson should be the nominee and urges six Texas cities to host the debates before the Baltimore convention.

San Antonio Harmon Club Texas Charles A. Culberson Joseph W. Bailey Harmon Wilson Culberson and Bailey Baltimore Democratic Party Thomas B. Love Woodrow Wilson League Rice Maxey Harmon Democratic Club of Culberson Bailey

Knights Templar Invites Taft to Attend Conference

The Knights Templar international conference in Washington invites President Taft to attend on August 19. Taft replies he hopes to be in Beverly by then, enjoying an uninterrupted vacation and rest.

Knights Templar Taft the Light Washington, D. C Beverly

North Texas steamship agents in San Antonio for Niagara Ontario lines

Steamship agents S J Murphy of Niagara Falls and W F Cloney of Buffalo visit San Antonio hustling for Niagara Navigation and Ontario Navigation companies. They will stay over Sunday before continuing westward.

S. J. Murphy Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara Navigation Company W. F. Cloney Buffalo Ontario Navigation Company San Antonio

St Patrick Musicale at Travis Park Missionary Society

The Travis Park Missionary society will present a St Patrick musicale on Thursday afternoon March 21 at 236 King William Street. The program features vocal and piano solos, readings, a sketch of St Patrick, and performances by Mrs. Henry Flannery Mrs. Will Martin Mrs. Carlton Adams and others.

St. Patrick Musicale Travis Park Missionary Society

Bond Reduced for Charles E Bell in Theft Case

Charles E. Bell faced theft charges over $50 with his appearance bond reduced to $500 during a habeas corpus hearing in criminal court yesterday.

Charles E. Bell

Doctor Forest Moves ENT Practice to 411 Main Avenue

Dr. N. E. Forest, eye ear nose and throat specialist, relocates from the Frost building to 411 Main Avenue.

N. E. Forest Main Avenue

Discharged Suspect in Theft Case Faces Release

Harry Wilson, charged with theft, was discharged from custody yesterday in the Thirty seventh district court.

Wilson Harry Wilson Thirtyseventh

Dulliig Stationery Co. and Owl Meeting for Vallejo Jr.

Dulliig Stationery and Printing Co owned by Chris G. Dulling, at 112 West Commerce St., invites readers to save money. Nest 136 Order of Owls members are asked to meet at the hall today at 4 p m to attend the funeral of their late brother Patricio Vallejo Jr with secretary Pat E. O'Hara and president Jas Stevens issuing the notice.

Dulliig Stationery & Printing Co Chris. G. Dulling Prop West Commerce St Nest 136 Order of Owls Patricio Vallejo Jr Pat E. O'Hara Jas. Stevens

Funeral Procession for Patricio Vallejo JT

Members of Aerie No. 70 and visiting Eagles are asked to meet at the hall today at 4 p.m. to attend the funeral of our late brother Patricio Vallejo JT. WM. T. Souter, Secretary. MO. L. Richter, W. Pres.

Aerie No. 70 Eagles Patricio Vallejo WM. T. Souter MO. L. Richter W. Pres

Ruby Trial Proceeds in Buda Killing Case

In Mar 16 trial at San Marcos Tom Ruby testified, detailing the events leading to the killing of George Locke at Buda. The defense rested, rebuttal likely by Tuesday, with jury verdict expected after Monday’s resume.

San Marcos Tex Tom Ruby George Locke Buda

JUGIETY WOMAN OF NEW YORK HANGS HERSELF

Mrs Kathleen Lorillard wife of Beekman Lorillard a millionaire clubman killed herself at the Holland House New York. Coroner says neurasthenia and impulse caused the act. Husband found body in bathroom after returning from a drive.

Jugiety New York Beekman Lorillard Kathleen Lorillard Holland House

Convict Guard Fined for Unlawful Firearm Discharge

Gonzales convict guard T. A. Dancer was fined 25 dollars by Judge Buckley in police court after admitting he discharged a pistol during an altercation on Dolorosa Street and Santa Rosa Avenue. A Mexican witness said Dancer angered him by not being addressed as Mr Tom. The bullet shattered a Chapa grocery window.

T. A. Dancer Gonzales Buckley Dancer Dolorosa Street Santa Rosa Avenue Mr. Tom Chapa

City Council May Act On Dust Problem

City detectives link a juvenile theft ring to Washer Bros on Alamo and Commerce. Shoes and coats were found and a back door window opened by a ladder. Nearby Braunschweig store lost $60 in cash and tools. Council may address city dust nuisance at Monday session along with sidewalk, gas contract, and traffic issues. Alderman Boynton may push a two dollar per yard asphalt cutting fee.

Washer Bros Alamo Commerce Braunschweig, Briam, Reich Company Washer's Southwestern Company H. J. Smythe Dallas San Antonio Gas and Electric Company Soledad Street Travis and Girard Streets East Houston Street Starr Street Boynton

Exclusive Tailoring Service Promotes Personal Style

A local tailor named Lenz offers exclusive fashionable tailoring to avoid outfits that resemble others. The ad invites customers to view patterns and discuss styles to trust their looks, noting 850 sanitary opera chairs at Pike as a cited item.

Lenz Pike

Reorganization Steps for San Antonio Charity Work

Pastors' association plans further steps toward reorganizing charity work in San Antonio. A meeting at the YMCA will hear a committee report on endorsing a charity fitness panel and exposing imposters, with aims to place charity oversight under business leaders and elect officers for the year.

San Antonio Pastors’ Association Young Men’s Christian Association Chamber of Commerce

Slayers of Mrs. Kaufman Sentenced in Chicago

Fred Boneham received 25 years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty. George Rabineau got life imprisonment. William R. Channel and John Stacey each were sentenced to 25 years. The four men were moved to Joliet following the verdict agreement.

May Invest in Mexico to Fund Projects

E. B. Mayo and H. W. Campbell capitalists formerly of Mexico City plan this week to travel to the east coast of Mexico to study investment opportunities. They endorse the Madero government and intend to invest in Mexican industries.

Mexico E. B. Mayo H. W. Campbell Mexico City Mr. Mayo Mr. Campbell Madero

Pinnick Returns From Frisco Trip To Fort Worth

H W Pinnick traveling passenger agent for the Frisco system based in San Antonio has completed a business trip to Fort Worth and returned.

H. W. Pinnick Frisco System San Antonio Fort Worth

Many Witnesses Sought in Volz Case as Trial Nears

Defense attorney Carlos Bee files a list of over 40 witnesses for the Volz murder case with his client J. P. Volz. The trial is set for March 25 after prior continuances to obtain German depositions on mental condition of immediate relatives. A special venire of 100 men will be drawn to form the jury.

J. P. Volz Carlos Bee Andres Coy Jr Volz Germany

New Trust Company Forms With Million Dollar Capital

The Southwest Texas Bank and Trust company, capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars, was organized in Corpus Christi Texas on March 16. It ranks as one of the region’s largest financial concerns and will commence business within sixty days. Notable stockholders include leading businessmen from Corpus Christi San Antonio and Houston.

San Antonio Corpus Christi Tex Southwest Texas Bank and Trust Company Texas Houston

Prisoner Takes Two Years Under Kansas Non-support Law

Myron Gould, a young farmer, was moved from the county jail in Kansas City Kansas to the state penitentiary at Lansing for two years under the Kansas non-support law. His marriage five years ago ended as he devoted himself to checker tournaments, neglecting farm work and home duties. His wife and two children joined him from the Leavenworth area as the case proceeded.

Kansas City Star Liberty Myron Gould Kansas City Kan Tate Lansing Kansas Gould Leavenworth

Boys Accused of Theft In Horse and Cane Case

Four white boys Jim O Donavan Pat O Donovan Ferd man Punch and F M Shofner were arrested after allegedly stealing a horse and wagon from F L Vignes 135 Simpson Street and driving to W E Wright home on the Somerset road where three bales of cane were taken Affidavits filed in Justice Umscheid s court and a preliminary hearing held in Precinct 6 Justice Chavanaugh s court Waivers of examination and bonds set at 500 each

F. L. Vignes Simpson Street W. E. Wright Somerset Road Jim Pat O'Donovan F. M. Shofner Ferdman Punch Umscheid Wright Chavanaugh

Starling urges nationwide work injury compensation law

Texas Labor Commissioner Starling asks Congress to enact exclusive remedy and compensation for railroad and interstate employee injuries. The proposal covers all industries with a cap for small enterprises and calls for raising dependent child and factory worker age to 18.

Austin Tex Texas Starling Congress

Mrs Gentry Sentenced to Life in Oklahoma City

Mrs Alverta Gentry was sentenced to life in the penitentiary by Judge Huston after overruling her motion for a new trial. She will be moved to McAlester next week and stay pending an appeal to the supreme court. She was convicted of murdering her husband at their home on January 4.

Philadelphia Harriett Johnson Wood New York Pennsylvania Oklahoma City Okla Alverta Gentry Huston

Shopping edge ad notes citywide access and bargains

An old style store ad touts easy reach from West End Beacon Hill I N G N South Flores and Union Stock Yards with cars passing near the Clower building. It promises savings large enough to cover a week of car fare and highlights Panama skirts in colors priced at four dollars.

West End Beacon Hill South Flores Union Stock Yards Clower

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