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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1912

Page

9

Frame Will Speak On Currency Bill

Andrew Jay Frame, president of the Waukesha National Bank, will address the San Antonio chapter of the American Institute of Banking on the Diagnosis of the National Monetary Commission Bill. The talk follows Dr. Scott’s Chamber of Commerce lecture and contrasts with his views on branch banks.

Andrew Jay Frame Waukesha National Bank Waukeha Wis San Anonio Chamber of Commerce Scott Monetary Commission

Knox’s Valet Report Ties Pinkett to State Dept Payrolls

The house committee on state department expenditures verifies statements that Secretary Knox uses Archibald Pinkett as a private servant. Pinkett, a Negro, accompanied Knox on the Central American tour and was said to have been employed by Knox during his Senate years.

Knox Associated Press Washington House Committee On State Department State Knox Archibald 8 Pinkett State Department Pinkert United States Senate

San Antonio School Board weighs dropping Latin Greek French

The San Antonio school board considers eliminating Latin Greek and French from the public school curriculum to save costs and strengthen practical instruction. Spanish and German would be kept, with new building plans and a possible bond issue discussed. An April 9 trustee election is planned and Dr. J K Harrison offered a lecture to the high school.

San Antonio Washer P Eee Dan A. Bliss T. M. Dechman Dechman Garden Street Riverside Park South Flores Street City Albert Meyer Frio Street Juan R. Guerra Schaefer's Hall Joe Carle Main Avenue George Stuemke Avenue E School House Gustav Frasch Muth Otto Kreter Wendell J. K. Harrison John F. Fentiman Charles Lukin Irene McNelly Carr Hill School Samuel Marks Frederick Terrell Mike Goggan W. W. Linscomb Sam Harris John &. Fentiman T. N. Dechman Judge Don A. Bliss Paul H. Scholz

Governor Approves Repair Funds for Deaf Institute

The Deaf and Dumb Institute at Austin receives $5200 to cover repairs after the February 20 storm. Total damage exceeds $6000, with the governor approving the deficiency to fund restoration efforts.

Deaf Mute Institute PO "Pheligaar Austin Tex Deaf and Dumb Institute

Artful Tailoring Ad Promotes Croftonian Co.

Art in cutting skill in making clever designs. Imported woolens offered by Croftonian Tailoring Co at 104 Jefferson Street opposite Bexar Hotel.

Croftonian Tailoring Co Jefferson Street Bexar Hotel

Harmon Banquet Draws San Antonio Support for Governor Harmon

The Harmon Democratic club plans a banquet as Ohio governor Harmon addresses members. Notable San Antonio figures have joined in backing the governor for the Democratic presidential nomination, with tariff protection for wool and hides cited as a key stance. Attendees include Ike Pryor, W. N. Camp, G. O. Brown, C. L. Bass, H. S. Groesbeck, and many others.

Harmon Democratic Club Ohio San Antonio Harmon Ike T. Pryor W. N. Camp G. O. Brown C. L. Bass W. B. Teagarden H. S. Groesbeck W. L. Anthony John A. O'Connor A. B. Storey Jame B. South R. H. Ward T. M. Paschal Ed Roos A. BE. Heilbron Leonard Brown Emmett Paschal W. W. King James Stevens Otto Wahrmund W. A. Wurzbach C. M. Chambers Fred W. Cook John Fentiman J. M. Hamilton L. N. Walthall F. Ay Chapa J. H. Ragsdale L. L. Whitaker F. M. Holt L .P., Peck F. G. Hilge

Maverick Named to Southwestern Insane Asylum Board

Governor announced the appointment of George M. Maverick of San Antonio to the board of managers of the Southwestern Insane asylum in San Antonio. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Co. H. Bertrand who cited private reasons for leaving the board.

Austin Tex George M. Maverick San Antonio Southwestern Insane Asylum Co. H. Bertrand Bertrand

Tax on All Sales Upheld by Texas Supreme Court

The Texas Supreme Court denied a rehearing in M. L. Eppstein v. state, ruling that gross receipts tax applies to all sales, including uncollected ones. The Fort Worth liquor firm had objected to tax on uncollected sales. the court affirmed the state’s position.

Austin Tex Supreme Court M. L. Eppstein Fort Worth

Maccabees at Smithville Organize in Texas

Smithville Texas March 21 Mrs Laura Lowe district deputy of the Ladies of the Maccabees organized a hive at Smithville with 24 charter members. Officers elected include Lady commander Ezora Pope Lady lieutenant commander Lillian Greer ast commander Laura Webb chaplain Dora McKee record keeper Rosa Arnold finance auditor Martha Cantrell lady at arms Mayme Mathis sergeant Amber Putman sentinel Dot Stitler picket Mollie Parrott captain Ida Watson.

Maccabees Smithville Tex Laura Lowe San Antonio Ladies of the Maccabees Ezora Pope Lillian Greer Laura Webb Chapain Dora McKee Rosa Arnold Martha Cantrell Mayme Mathis Amber Putman Sentinel Dot Stitler Mollie Parrott Ida Watson

Austin boosters tour Houston & Texas Central railway

The Austin delegation of 149 businessmen and Austin league members returned after a special train trip along the Houston and Texas Central railway from Austin to Brenham. They were met and entertained by local citizens at each stop and were pleased with the journey.

Austin Tex Boosters Austin League Houston & Texas Central Here Brenham

Purse Snatcher Sentenced to Three Years

Walter Robinson a Negro, was found guilty of snatching a purse from Jack Nolan and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by a jury in the Fifty third district court in Austin Texas.

Austin Tex Jack Nolan Walter Robinson Fifty-third District Court

Texas Hopes for 1918 National Realty Convention in Louisville

Wycliffe A. Hill of Houston says Texas has a strong chance to land the 1918 National Realty Association meeting with a 150-member Texas delegation to Louisville in June. National officers indicate willingness to visit Texas as a host state. In Columbus Texas the county commissioners approved 400 for farm demonstration work, to be matched by federal funds, with C. D. Muddleston named superintendent to lead the program.

Texas National Realty Association Wycliffe A. Hill Houston Texas State Realty Association San Antonio Louisville National Association Associated Press Columbus Tex Commissioners Court C. D. Muddleston Eagle Lake

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promised as Finest Remedy

A promotional pitch urges readers to ask for Parisian Sage and guarantees a refined refreshing preparation. It claims Parisian Sage is a scientific preparation that penetrates hair roots to destroy dandruff germs and refresh the scalp.

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