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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

9

Ryan 10 Address Meeting Tonight

Ryan 10 address meeting tonight features Ken Joseph Ryan, People's Party mayoral candidate, at Hermann Sons' Garden Street hall. The event, likely the party's largest since Beethoven Hall nomination, discusses municipal ownership of waterworks, water company contracts, and issuing improvement bonds. Large crowds attended prior meetings at Stricker's store and Hitzfelder's place.

Eople Beethoven Hall Herann Sons Garden Street Ken Joseph Ryan Cople Ryan Yan People’s Party People's Party Stricker’s Hitzfelder’s Place

Carpenters Push $3.60 Minimum Wage Demand

Members of the Carpenters and Joiners local union met in executive session to discuss their wage demand for a $3.60 minimum for carpenters. Union President Graham said no official statement would be issued today pending further action. Several carpenters were off work, but ongoing projects and preexisting contracts should not be impeded. Builders' Exchange Secretary Sutcliffe doubted the exchange would adopt the rate due to varying carpenter classes.

Carpenters’ and Joiners Graham John Sutcliffe Builders’ Exchange Exchange

McDermott Sets Fast Pace in AAU Breaststroke Victory

Michael McDermott of the Illinois Athletic Club won the National Amateur Athletic Union 220 yard breaststroke title in 2:55.2, close to his previous world record. IL A C relay team then swam a mile in 18:45.9 to establish a new world mark, beating their own 18:52 record.

McDermott Chicago Michael MceDermott Illinois Athletic Club National Amateur Athletic Union IL. A.C

American jockey wins stake at Newmarket

In Newmarket England on May 2 J B Joel's three year old filly Jest ridden by Danny Maher captured the one thousand guineas stakes. Taslett finished second and Prue third in a field of twenty two starters all carrying 126 pounds. The race covered one mile.

Newmarket England J. B. Joel Jest Danny Maher Taslett Prue

McWatt Named Year‑Round Pro At San Antonio Country Club

Bobby McWatt, a young Scotch golf professional, will serve as permanent instructor and greenkeeper as the San Antonio Country Club expands to an 18‑hole layout with nine new holes. He arrives from Hagertown, Md., amid hopes the change will boost membership and club standing in the South.

Bobby McWatt San Antonio San Antonio Country Club Hagertown E. C. Tarrant McWatt Country Club James Donaldson Epsom Downs Surrey England Willie McWatt Warlingham London Scotchman George Sargent United States

Golf Pioneer’s Early Career Highlights and Feats

A golfer born in the United States began at the Lake Geneva club in Wisconsin setting a best-ball record of 61. He returned to Scotland in 1909, came back to the United States in 1910 joining the Columbia Golf club as professional, played in open tournaments, and recently achieved a notable third hole in one at Atlanta, Georgia.

San Antonio Auto Dealers Report Holiday Sales Push

Demonstrations by Overland and Mason line agents spurred purchases as gasoline shortages drove buyers to test starts. O J Muelder of New Berlin buys a Sta ver Chicago from Mission Motor Car. Little Sixes arrive. Imperial line slated for next week. Fisk Texas notes 150 Fiesta show tied sales. National Toy touring car sold to H C Meckel. Krit five passenger touring car proves capable in rough Comfort terrain. Mr and Mrs Hall and Miss Pam Hall join demo party.

San Antonio Texas W. R. Stout Mason Products E. E. Rhoads Fisk Company of Texas Rhoads Menger San Jacinto Comfort H. P. Jennings Guarantee Motor Company Jennings A. H. Hall Pam

New seven pass Touring Car Promises Sensation in San Antonio

J. F. Hagin, manager of the Guarant ee Motor Company, unloads a new model T seven passenger touring car this morning and declares it the latest thing on wheels that will create a sensation on San Antonio streets.

J. F. Hagin The Guarantee Motor Company San Antonio

Dallas Rambler executive leaves for Houston on business

H A White a Dallas district sales manager for Rambler cars has been in San Antonio for the auto show and departed last night for Houston on business related to the branch office there.

H. A. White Dallas Rambler Cars San Antonio Houston

Local dealers wary of trips after Eagle Pass contraband seizure

The capture of a San Antonio auto loaded with contraband at Eagle Pass has dealers wary of hiring cars for trips to the Mexican border. J F Alexander of Citizens' Auto Company notes lingering caution while local auto trade shows a slight uptick after Fiesta.

San Antonio Eagle Pass J. F. Alexander Citizens’ Auto Company Mr. Alexander Steinhardt Hudson Company

Farmers Seek Damages Against Independent Harvester

A suit filed in Chicago seeks $10 million against Independent Harvester Company of Plano Illinois. Farmers owning stock claim misrepresentation and mismanagement and seek to halt more stock sales while demanding investigation of the company books. Stocks valued at about $6 million are claimed to have been overpaid by investors. Senate Passes Exchange Bill in Albany by 29 to 13 to curb NYSE discrimination against consolidated exchange members.

Chicago, Ill Independent Harvester Company Plano, Ill Senate Albany N. Y New York Stock Exchange Consolidated Exchange Sulzer Wall Street

Want Ads Offer Half Cent Word Rate for Sun Day Run

Tomorrow start ten day run with two Sundays at half a cent per word. Riverside Restaurant advertises special meals at 25 cents for one dollar.

Riverside

Justice Attacked Near City Market House

Justice J Neill Campbell was assaulted last night near the city market house. J B Crowther L M Garza and C J Dennis face affidavits in police court charging assault and battery. Trials set for next Tuesday morning. Campbell aided his assailants arrest and all three were released on $100 bonds.

J. Neill Campbell J. B. Crowther L. M. Garza C. J. Dennis Justice Campbell

Local car sales flourish as dealers report multiple purchases

J H Patton of Detroiter cars reports a five passenger touring car sold to J N Green of Bexar county who drove it home. Alex Fraser of Fraser Auto Supply delivers a Marion Bobcat to Sam Barcaly and sells a roadster to S Kurz of Bon Ami Texas. Paige and Chalmers cars remain popular with women buyers with Mrs H H Branham purchasing Paige 25 touring car and Mrs H Witte buying a Chalmers roadster. Raymond Keller joins Lozier. Collins Co reports studebaker demand unmatched by supply, unloading six Studebakers last week and six more yesterday with five delivered in the afternoon.

J. H. Patton San Antonio Detroiter Cars J. N. Green Bexar County Alex Fraser Fraser Auto Supply Company Sam Barcaly S. Kurz Bon Ami Texas Paige Chalmers Alamo Auto Sales Company H. H. Branham H. Witte Collins Company Studebaker Mr. Collins

Attack Aims at Politicians Sparks Arrests and Inquiry

Reported as an unprovoked assault during a political dispute. Two arrestees described as leaders for the Ryan ticket. Judge Campbell states he was not involved in the act and distances himself from the confrontation.

Ryan Campbell

Hotels and Bars Sell Piel Bros Bottled Beer

All first class hotels and bars sell Piel Bros bottled beer across the city, with availability noted in multiple upscale establishments and frequent refreshment options for patrons seeking this brand.

Piel Bros

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