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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1912

Page

3

Bolts Out At Switch Leaves Train Stranded

An Inter national & Great Northern south bound passenger train No. 5 derailed near the Union Stock yards after bolts were removed from a junction switch. Engineer John Dickerson and fireman C J Wagner escaped injury. the engine No. 153 was heavily damaged. Officials suspect malicious action and note prior similar incidents in two months.

International & Great Northern Railroad San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad International & Great Northern Union Stock Yards Southern Pacific Stock Yards L. M. Bowden John Dickerson C. J. Wagner

Press club of San Antonio to dedicate Rathskeller quarters

The Press club of San Antonio at the Gunther hotel will formally open its new Rathskeller quarters Wednesday at 7 pm with luncheon and smoker followed by a social session. The dedication was decided at yesterday’s meeting with committees named to plan the affair. Prominent business and professional guests are invited.

Budget proposal seeks ward level city expenditures

The Starr Heights Improvement club urged a yearly city budget detailing exact ward expenditures and purposes. It aims to involve aldermen to pass the plan, with calls for sidewalks in the Sixth ward and a committee to report delays and delinquent names to the sidewalk chair.

Starr Heights Improvement Club Govephk W. Schofield H. B. Weakey

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Restore Appetite and Blood

Advertisement-style claim says loss of appetite equals loss of vitality and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. It promises revived appetite, improved digestion, pleasant eating, richer blood, and steadier nerves.

Hood

Delegates Report on Travelers Protective Association Meeting

Delegates at the state Travelers Protective Association convention in Houston report at Post D meeting in the Menger hotel. A letter of thanks to Houston Post C for reception and entertainment was proposed. Post D membership topped 400 with plans to reach 500 and become the largest in the state by next year’s Texas convention in Fort Worth. The next gathering is set for June 2 with expected large attendance.

Travelers’ Protestive Association Houston Post D. T. P. A Menger Hotel Post C San Antonio Post D Texas Fort Worth

Grade progress on Quanah Seymour Dublin Rockport line

Belton businessman James B Hubbard reports rapid grading for the Quanah Seymour Dublin Rockport railway. The route from Belton to Jarrell about 21 miles is 9 percent complete and work continues on the segment toward Quanah with ambitious plans for Texas growth.

Quanah Rockport Austin Tex Quanah, Seymour, Dublin & Rockport James B. Hubbard Belton Jarrell Quanaht

Local golfers praise Dallas state tourney and Rotan victory

San Antonio players return from Dallas where Rotan of Waco won the state golf title. C M Hubby of Waco, 16, and Bob Kampmann provided memorable matchups. Local qualifier round for the E B Chandler cup set for next Saturday on the home links. hosts at Dallas Country Club praised hospitality and course.

San Antonio Dallas Dallas Country Club F. M. Lewis Rotan Waco Connerly R. H. Connerly Austin Massachusetts Hubby C. M. Hubby Bob Kampmann

Kampmann Wins Close Go At Final Hole In Dallas Cup

San Antonio golfers praised for strong showing in championship and in the Dallas Cup flight. Bob Kampmann edged neck and neck to win on the last hole while Dr. J. H. Burleson also reached the finals, both delivering sterling play despite final defeats.

Southwest Texas Normal Holds Ninth Annual Commencement

The ninth annual Southwest Texas Normal commencement opened with a sermon by Rev. W. S. Lockhart of Houston. Seniors presented an entertaining burlesque of the faculty and regents for 1926. The closing included a German play The English Lesson directed by Miss Helen Hornsby. Commencement day on Tuesday features Dr. F. P. Culver of Fort Worth delivering the address and the presentation of 300 diplomas and certificates.

San Marcos Tex W. S. Lockhart Houston Southwest Texas Normal Board of Regents Normal Seguin New Braunfels Helen Hornsby F. P. Culver Fort Worth

Austin Lawyer Charles Stephenson Dies at 41

Charles Stephenson, a prominent Austin attorney and UT law graduate, died after illness at age 41. Survived by widow Grace Stephenson, he served on the Deaf Dumb and Blind Institute for Colored Youths board during the Campbell administration. Funeral held yesterday. burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Austin Tex Charles Stephenson

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for unhappy married lives

An article extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female disorders causing unhappiness in marriage. It features testimonials from a mother of six and promotes hormones and remedies, urging readers to consult the Medical Adviser by R V Pierce M D of Buffalo New York, sent free with stamps.

Pierce R. V. Pierce M. D Buffalo

Tuberculosis Colony to Open in June in Texas

State Health Officer travels to Carlsbad to attend a tuberculosis commission meeting set to approve the early June opening of a new colony near completion. The facility will house about 200 patients, cost over 60000 dollars, and admit indigent non indigent public and private patients with admissions via the county judge.

Austin Tex Ralph Steiner Carlsbad Tom Green County Tuberculosis Commission

Missionaries to Relate Experiences At Annual Meeting

Forty two missionaries from around the world will share experiences and offer recommendations for future work at the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions annual meeting in Louisville. The event coincides with the general assembly of the Northern Presbyterian church.

Louisville Woman's Boa of Foreign Missions Nort Presbyterian Church

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