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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1913

Page

3

Cabaret Show and Ball End Meeting in San Antonio

Delegates of the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers' Association enjoyed a lavish closing program at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. The cabaret featured Spanish dancers, vocalists, and a dance of death, followed by a park picnic with lunch and a final dance. Resolutions praised San Antonio and local press for hospitality.

Gunter Hotel Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association San Antonio Lloyd Spencer Plaza Bill Adela Hidalgo Nieves Martin Billy Halligan Damiz Sykes Alaine Sarah Branson Landa’s Park New Braunfels Hasty Landa Santo Cotton Seed Oil Crushers’ Association

Texas Press Association Convention Arrives in San Antonio

Mayor Steves to welcome delegates as the Texas Press Association meets in San Antonio this week. The San Antonio Press Club plans royal entertainments at the Gunter Hotel with a full program of addresses, discussions, tours, and a cabaret for visiting newspapermen.

Texas Press Association San Antonio Press Club Gunter Hotel Steves L. J. Hart W. B. Tuttle Chamber of Commerce Joseph Emerson Smith Press Club J. H. Lowry Honey Grove W. C. Edwards Denton Association E. D. Mouton Gunter

Notice to Contractors for Pocco Hantus Milling Plant Project

Bids will be received for a five story 65 feet by 1200 feet reinforced concrete packing plant and warehouse for the Pocco Hantus Milling Co. with usual rights reserved. Architect ERNEST P. BEHLES.

Pocco Hantus Milling Co Emmetaocmiwytaoi Lauwa Ernest P. Behles

New Gulf Coast Realty Plans Hotel in Kingsville

Judge Claude Pollard filed the charter for Gulf Coast Realty Company of Kingsville with $150,000 capital to build a three story reinforced concrete hotel in Kingsville Texas. He also brought $40,000 Kingsville Independent School District bonds for sale to the state board of education for the permanent school fund.

Austin Tex Claude Pollard Brownsville Road Gulf Coast Realty Company of Kingsville State Board of Education

Harlandale Baths Said To Cure Rheumatism

Steve Burnett Price praises Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths after two weeks of mud baths restored full limb activity and enabled him to walk five miles without aid. Bismarck Cafe adjacent to Grand Opera House offers music daily with afternoon and evening sets.

Harlandale Steve Burnett Price The Price Booker Mfg. Co San Antonio Tex Bismarck Grand Opera House

Musical appearance at Laurel Heights Church program

Charles Cameron Bell presented tenor selections yesterday afternoon in the French Place Circle event at Laurel Heights Methodist Church. The gathering included Mrs H A Gibbs and Mrs J O Smith with readings and musical pieces by Miss Clarel Yantis and Miss Cullum of Dallas.

Charles Cameron Bell French Place Laurel Heights Methodist Church Mr. Bell M. W. Florar Jr Dallas News Emmett R. Hambrick Dallas Times-Herald D. M. Thrash Cleburne Review W. A. Halford Garland News H. A. Gibbs Harlingen Star Reading J. O. Smith Elgin Courier Clarel Yantis Athens Miss Cullum Dallas

Body of A. D. Brown Taken to St Louis for Burial

The body of A. D. Brown, multi millionaire shoe manufacturer, died Saturday morning in San Antonio. Sloan & Hagy Undertaking sent the remains to St. Louis by special car on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas line. Interment will be in Bellefontaine cemetery, with widow Mrs. A. D. Brown and family accompanying the cortege.

A. D. Brown St. Louis Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company Mr. Brown Missouri, Kansas & Texas San Antonio Bellefontaine Brown Marshall Field Chicago Alanson C. Brown Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company W. F. McElroy Ruth Brown G. W. Brown

Hayes Named Director of International Rotary Club

Herbert J. Hayes, president of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, has been named a director of the International Association of Rotary Clubs. G. C. Mead announced the appointment, praising Hayes as a vigorous leader and Texas Rotary’s growing influence as the 1914 convention likely to be hosted in the state.

Herbert J. Hayes Rotary Club of San Antonio International Association of Rotary Clubs Hayes G. C. Mead Kansas City Mr. Hayes Texas Mead Rotary

Hayne Debaters Debate City Government Form

The Hayne Debating Club gathered Friday to debate whether San Antonio should adopt a commission form of government. Gilbert Lang and Elmer Luter supported the affirmative while Roy Hawk and Walter Wolff argued the negative. Judges Alston Duggan Robert McNemer and Dan Steiffel ruled for the negative. Lang presented Wolff with a floral token of appreciation and Wolff thanked the club. Lee criticized the meeting.

Hayne Hayne Debating Club San Antonio Gilbert Lang Elmer Luter Roy Hawk Walter Wolff Alston Duggan Robert McNemer Dan Steiffel Lang Wolff Lee

Muster in New Company in Texas Armies

Will muster in new state infantry companies in Texas towns. Col Ed R York, asst adjutant general, leaves for Waco to form Company K, Second Infantry under Pp A Weatherred. On May 15 he will muster a second company at Fort Worth designated Company A Fourth Infantry led by Dr L G White.

Austin Tex Ed R. York Waco Second Infantry Pp. A. Weatherred York Fort, Worth L. G. White

Court Bonds Forfeited If Mexican Ministers Fail to Appear

Judge J L Camp will seek bond forfeiture tomorrow in the Western District of Texas when the cases of David De la Fuente Manuel Garza and others charged with conspiracy against neutrality laws are called. Cab inet ministers to Huerta face indictments alongside about 40 others. their absence due to Mexican turmoil complicates proceedings. Prof A F Haslem and the government mail misuse case is also on Monday's docket.

J. L. Camp United States Western District of Texas David de la Fuente Manuel Garza Huerta Mexico San Antonio Havana Galveston Haslem A. F. Haslem Prof Haslem

Following Marital Lead Judge Ties Second Pair in Court

Judge Ben S. Fisk presided as Encarnacion Garza and Maria Anaya wed yesterday. After the couple were joined, Jose Martinez and Dionicia Guzman requested licenses and were married in short order, marking the first such occurrence in the judge’s experience after more than 1000 marriages. A Riverside Restaurant notice advertises a big chicken dinner at noon and a supper in the evening for 25 cents.

Encarnacion Garza Maria Anaya Ben S. Fisk Jose Martinez Dionicia Guzman Martinez Fisk

Day in Congress Records Passes and Proposals

House met at noon and approved a 600000 emergency appropriation for the post office department to handle parcel post growth. It also passed a Palmer bill to add a judge in the eastern district of Pennsylvania with a publicity requirement for appointee endorsers. The chamber backed Panama California exposition support with free exhibits under bond and recognized the event. Mothers Day carnations were urged for tomorrow. Adjournment to Monday. Senate not in session today. Territories committee heard James F. Galbreath on Alaska conditions.

Senate Committee On Territories James F. Galbreath American Congress Alaska

Vicars to reveal jewel theft details under guard

Sir Arthur Vicars, once Ulster King of Arms, says he will name the thieves of the Dublin crown jewels. He has asked for protection and is kept under Scotland Yard watch as he states the mystery involves several noble-born individuals and he has received threats from a reopened Dublin case.

Sir Arthur Vicars Ulster King of Arms Dublin Scotland Yard Sir Arthur Cas

Victory in City Election Predicted in Summer Campaign

In a mid summer race the Citizens' League backs a bond issue and counties a diverse voter bloc. The contest centers on Ryan and Brown with factions among Mexicans, Negroes, Germans and business leaders shaping support and tactics. The League mobilizes press and billboards while Ryan relies on a campaign sheet and ward organizers.

Citizens Brown Ryan Frank Newnam Charley Stevens Citizens’ League San Antonio Citizens League Floyd McGown

City of Waco Bonds Approved by Attorney General

The attorney general's department approved three issues of Waco bonds maturing in 30 years at 5 percent. The package includes 100000 for streets alleys and avenues, 120000 for public school building, and 25000 for sanitary sewer works.

Austin Tex Attorney General’s Department City of Waco

Colored Citizens League asks vote for Clinton G Brown

A historic canvass urges San Antonio voters to support the Citizens League ticket led by Hon Clinton G Brown over the People's Party. It touts representation for colored residents, cites past gains, and warns against races tamped by anti Negro policy, calling for turnout and meetings at Alameda Hall and other venues.

Clinton G. Brown Citizens’ League Rea

State collects April revenue rises from prior year

The secretary of state's office deposited 168724 in the state treasury for April. The amount shows an increase over April collections from the previous year. Night at the Riverside Restaurant.

Austin Tex Secretary of State’s Department State Treasury

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