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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
2
R. and S. Clothes claim superior make with exclusive designs and materials. They emphasize that styles are distinct without appearing freakish and invite customers to see all new styles and materials with a price range to suit every desire.
Saloon operators in San Antonio and Bexar County face a conflict between a new criminal closing time of 9 30 p m and an existing civil statute requiring 6 00 a m. Governor Colquitt signed the criminal measure but vetoed the civil reform prompting a pending attorney general ruling and a July renewal deadline. Comptroller Lane plans to enforce 9 30 p m closing until court decisions settle the issue, risking license renewal if affidavits show noncompliance.
President Wilson stated no decision on recognizing the Huerta government in Mexico. Recognition would follow a general adjustment of conditions, with no comment on loan negotiations or Mexican financial rehabilitation. Washington waits for Mexico's presidential election outcome.
A massive postal service exam for clerk Carrier positions is set for Saturday in San Antonio. More than seventy five applicants will test as demand for applications exhausted supplies. Many will face disappointment tomorrow due to the high interest.
They refuse admittance, stating no card is valid. They will accept a second examination in about two months to resolve the issue.
Birth records note a series of newborns including boys for H R Roberts J M Boyd F W Galloway and Henry Green at 117 McComb 615 Avenue B 1719 N Olive 682 Lombreno 1624 W Salinas and 1238 Pecos with dates May 15 16 20 21 22 for different couples. The report lists name gender and addresses.
Petition for final discharge filed in the office of A I Campbell deputy United States clerk this morning by Margaret Celeste Powell and Jacob John Rheiner and Adolph Wehrhahn partners in the Southern Blacksmith Supply Company. A hearing before Referee Frank H Booth is set for July 3 for both petitioners.
Memorial Day services will be held at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at the first Evangelical Church on Crestnut and Burnett streets. The Grand Army of the Republic, the Women’s Relief Corps, and the Ladies of the G A R invite visiting comrades, their families, and auxiliaries to attend.
George H. Kuntz of Houston and C. T. Reed of Plano praise Vitalitas as a safe effective nature cure for malaria indigestion rheumatism and more. They claim regained sleep appetite and relief after using two bottles and endorse the liquid and salve sold at Wagner's drug store 407 E Houston St with a guarantee and demonstration.
The article reports Senor Bustamante accusing a consul of fabricating a supposed arrest to smear Huerta. Constitutionalists may attack Tampico to gain a sea port for arms, with 500 federals and no strong defenses. Col. Miguel Alvarez leads 1500 for Chiapas. Tabasco Campeche and Yucatan revolt under Carranza. National Railways workers seek half pay and home transport while awaiting peace.
Secretary to Carranza claims powder and bullets scarce and could end the conflict in 60 days if the United States recognizes Carranza and allows arms imports. Attorney Ed Haltom cites Sr. Acuna, governor visit to Quillitti, and planned Texas passage for talks with Sonora and other revolting western states.
The official warned that until munitions can be secured, activity will remain limited. He noted they possess ample manpower and capital but lack ammunition and guns, the sole obstacle to progress.
Dr. David de la Fuente of San Benito Texas was released by Matamoros authorities after being sent for execution on a Constitutionalist charge. He crossed the Rio Grande with 22 armed men to join Constitutionalist forces at Rio Bravo.
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