Real Estate Exchange Reports Gains and City Beautification Drive
San Antonio Real Estate Exchange members met at the St. Anthony hotel for the first luncheon since February 1 1912. Secretary Ray M Mackey presented progress since January with amendments to the by‑laws adopted. A city beautification push urged a new ordinance to curb dogs fowls cattle and horses. The group backed a large Texas State Realty Association delegation to Houston June 3 4 and 5. Ray M Mackey was nominated for Southern Commercial secretaries in Houston.
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St. Anthony
Ray M. Mackey
Southwest Texas Union
Heal Ehstate Exchange
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Exchange
San Antonio
Eveas
Chamber of Come
R. H. Wester
H.E. Dickson
H. P. Street
Texas State Realty Association
Houston
W.S. Conness
Publicity League
Conness
Tn Ian
Texas
Kerrville
Medina
Pearson
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Real Hetate Exchange
Mr. Mackey
Inspectors Accused of Lax Standards at Abattoirs
Dr J V Laddey a former department inspector testified before the House Expenditures Committee accusing New York abattoirs of lax sanitary enforcement. He described revolting conditions and said carcasses that should be condemned were passed by his superiors.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Meat Inspection Service
House Committee On
Department of Agriculture
J.V. Laddey
New York
Episcopacy Committee Backs Retirement of Two Bishops
Minneapolis May 15 The Methodist Episcopal church episcopacy committee urged retirement for Bishops H W Warren and D H Moore. It did not recommend for Bishop Thomas B Neeley of New Orleans but favored a private ballot on retiring all three bishops at the conference.
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Associated . Press
Minneapolis
Minn
The
Methodist Episcopal Church Today
H. W. Warren
D. H. Moore
Thomas B. Neeley
New Orleans
Wonderful Cures Reported in Germany
A lore of revival of simple herbs over inorganic remedies spreads in a new school of physicians. Dr. R V Pierce promotes native roots such as Golden seal and Oregon grape root in Golden Medical Discovery. J Donald Matheson testimonials claim restoration from long stomach and heart ailments after using Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets.
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R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
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N. Y
Oregon
J. Donald Matheson
Ossining
N.Y
Printi Ng Thom
Bandits Rob Express Car Near Hat tiesburg in High Stakes Train Heist
Two masked bandits robbed the Queen and Crescent Express near Okahola Mississippi eight miles south of Hattiesburg. They blew the safe of the Southern Express car after multiple charges of dynamite, escaping with estimates from $50,000 to $150,000. Passengers were unmoved. Local sheriff and bloodhounds pursued, but tracks faded near the New Orleans and Northeastern junction.
Express robbers hold up train near Hattiesburg
Southern Express officials in New Orleans refused to reveal the total haul after robbers dynamited an express car on the Queen and Crescent south of Hattiesburg earlier today. They denied a $140,000 figure while confirming valuables including two sacks of silver dollars, jewelry, bonds, and stock certificates totaling several thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Southern Express
Queen & Crescent
Hattiesburg
Express
Citizens' League Predicts Big Crowd for May 23 Meeting
Leaders of the Citizens' League plan a large mass meeting at Beethoven hall on May 23 to rally support for the Citizens' ticket. The event aims to launch the campaign with several short talks on campaign issues and to mobilize country residents to canvass precincts for a decisive majority.
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Citizens’ League
Beethoven Hall
San Antonio
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Citizens’ Ticket
Rifle teams to shoot special to the light
The Texas rifle competition opens at Camp Mabry tomorrow and runs until next Saturday. At least 100 contestants from state guard organizations are expected for a 15 member rifle team to represent Texas. The team will train at Camp Mabry and may enter interstate matches, with Sea Girl the site in late August.
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Tex
Camp Mabry
Texas National Guard
Adjutant General
Hutchings
Texas
Sea Girl
Regular Army
McGeeney Denies Involvement With National Lines Reports
P B McGeeney former San Luis division conductor issued a denial in San Antonio stating he has no further connection with the Mexican railways after reports in Houston St. Louis and California papers about securing collectors and engineers for the National Lines of Mexico. He arrived in San Antonio several weeks ago and will make his home there.
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McGeeney
Houston
St. Louis
California
National Lines
Mexico
San Luis
San Antonio
King Frederick of Denmark Dies in Copenhagen
The death of King Frederick VIII is reported after a period of illness culminating in a relapse. The Danish monarch, born June 3, 1843, led reforms in the army and education and was renowned for culture and philanthropy. The royal family and government announce the succession and details follow.
Danish King Dies As Nation Mourns
Copenhagen observes the death of the Danish king with a rumored death date from a fortune teller. Christian X to succeed. proclamation expected at 3 pm. Royal yacht Dannebrog sails to Lübeck with the body. Prince Harald travels to receive it as the Dannebrog returns Friday.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Frederick
United States
Christian X
Christian
Danneborg
Lubeck
Germany
Harald
Hamburg
British Court Mourns As Death Shocks Royal Family
London May 15 The Queen Mother Alexandria and Dowager Empress Marie of Russia sisters of the late king Frederick are prostrated by his death. Marie stays at Marlborough House as a guest of her sister for the second time this year. The court is in mourning and the social season will be affected.
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London
Mother Alexandria
Marie
Russia
Frederick
Marlborough House
Services for General Duncan Recalled and Discussed
Col Steever awaits Washington instructions on directing the department from Fort Bliss or Fort Sam Houston. He notes a temporary San Antonio posting is possible while a permanent commander is named. If retained, headquarters may shift to Fort Sam Houston, but El Paso current needs make his presence there desirable.
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Steever
Washington
Department
Fort Bliss
San Antonio
Fort Sam
Flag at half mast honors Gen Joseph W Duncan in Texas
By order of the governor a large United States flag was hoisted to the top of the state house today and placed at half mast out of respect to the memory of Gen. Joseph W. Duncan whose death occurred at Fort Sam Houston yesterday.
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Austin
Tex
United States
State House
Joseph W. Duncan
Fort Sam Houston Yesteray
Free-For-All Luncheon for Retail Merchants at Menger
At the weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Menger hotel at 12 30 tomorrow retail merchants will speak freely about their troubles and discuss solutions. W M Morgan president of the Texas State Retail Merchants association will toastmaster Adolph Grasso secretary of the local retailers association will discuss Value of Retail Organization L B Goldman will discuss Manufacturing and J R Sprague will speak on Retail Advertising Business Legislation will be covered by Nat Masher Next Thursday will be bankers day.
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Menger
W. M. Morgan
Texas State Retail Merchants’ Association
Adolph Grasso
Retailers’ Association
Lb. Goldman
J. R. Sprague
Nat Masher
Bankers’ Day
Annual Smoker Tonight by Retail Merchants Association
The Retail Merchants' Association stages its annual smoker tonight at 8:30 in Beethoven Hall with invitations sent to all members. An excellent program is planned and luncheon will be served. A general discussion on retailer matters is expected and members anticipate a good evening.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Beethoven Hall
Asso
Percy Improves After Democratic Committee Attack
W A Percy of Memphis shows marked improvement after a sudden illness during a Nashville Democratic sub committee meeting. The incident occurred yesterday and was reported from Nashville Tennessee. He was hospitalized briefly and his condition improved by this morning.
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W. A. Percy
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Memphis
Floyd Allen Trial Nears Jury Verdict Tonight
Floyd Allens case likely to be turned over to the jury as arguments continued when court reconvened in Wytheville Virginia on May 15. Judge presided while the defense and prosecution presented their final points awaiting jury deliberation.
Barn Destroyed by Fire in Halletsville Texas
Special to The Light. Halletsville Texas May 15 George Strattmanns barn burned last night with a large quantity of feed harness and farming implements destroyed by the blaze.
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Hallettsville
Tex
George Strattmann
Postoffice Robbed in Venue Texas Heist
Yegg men robbed the Venue postoffice safe in Cleburne Texas stealing 53 dollars in money. Local police investigation underway with no arrests reported at this time.
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Postoffice
Associated Press
Cleburne
Tex
Fix De Witt County Tax Rate
The commissioners' court in CUBRO Texas fixes the county tax rate at 38 cents per $100 valuation, including a 17 cent special road tax, based on an estimated property value of $18,000,000.
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de Witt
Cubro
Tex
Commissioners’ Court
Archbold Letter Ties Judge to Coal Land Sale Question
In Washington on May 15, Erie Railroad superintendent W A May admitted receiving a letter from Judge Archbold of the commerce court asking about an option on coal land for sale. May said Edward J Williams, Archbold partner, brought the letter to him and that Archbold’s influence affected the sale recommendation though May doubted Archbold’s financial interest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Archbold
Commerce Court
W. A. May
Erie Railroad Company
May
Edward J. Williams
Williams
Figures in sugar trial progress in government case
Wallace P. Willett, publisher of a trade paper, continued testimony in the government’s dissolution suit against the American Sugar Refining company and others. Counsel objected to a table of imports from 1893 to 1911, Willett told to certify and bring updated figures to a later hearing.
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Associated Press
New York
Wallace P. Willett
American Sugar Refining Company
Willett
Texas railroads discuss intangible assets valuations
Tax commissioners from several Texas railroads met with Tax Commissioner A. L. Love in Austin to review intangible asset valuations. The preliminary state tax board meeting last week produced tentative asset figures, which were then examined with the commissioner.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
A. L. Love
State Tax Board
Lemaster Refused New Trial in Police Killing Case
Laredo Texas May 15 Private Lemaster convicted of killing Patrolman Martinez and sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary was refused a new trial and will not appeal.
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Lemaster
Laredo
Tex
Priva Lemaster
Martinez
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