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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1911

Page

11

Uhr First Vote Cast For Callaghan By Alderman-Elect

Robert J. Uhr, recently elected sixth ward alderman on the Citizens ticket, recalls casting his first vote for Bryan Callaghan and notes his political evolution. The 35 year old San Antonio native, born February 2, 1876, went from carpenter to contractor and emphasizes clean politics while hoping for harmony in the city council. He pledges support for Callaghan's city benefits despite past differences and advocates equal rights for all.

Bryan Callaghan Robert J. Uhr Citizens Mr. Uhr Bracken Comal County San Antonio Uhr Callaghan

Mayor Callaghan Faces Moustache Trick Backlash in City Council

Alderman-elect Ed Steves predicts a reshaped council on June 5 as he vows to challenge the mayor’s gimmick of a moustache stunt. Steves, a longtime builder with Ed Steves & Sons, is portrayed as a decisive business figure ready to expose political fictions and push for real change.

Callaghan Mr. Steves Citizens’ Party Steves San Antonio Ed Steves & Sons

Boynton Faces City Growth as Seventh District Councilman

Alexander Boynton, newly elected Seventh District councilman, is praised for sharp analysis and a track record of selecting winners. A Texas University alumnus and Dimmit County rancher and farmer, he plans to back Callaghan's road plans, oppose where wrong, and push modern, durable city improvements for future generations.

Alexander Boynton Alex Boynton Texas University Supreme Court Texas Dimmit County Callaghan San Antonio

Almanac Notes on Urh’s Two-Year Aldermanic Path

The article states Uhr will follow party pledges over the next two years while remaining aligned with fellow aldermen elected on the Citizens' ticket. It emphasizes his commitment to firm action and adherence to campaign promises within council duties.

Uhr Citizens

Warning to Railroaders on Kidney Ailment Relief

E S Bacon of 11 East St Bath warns railroad workers about kidney inflammation. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring strength, clearing inflammation, and ending long struggles with weakness and dizziness.

E. S. Bacon East St Bath Foley

Priests Accused in Poison Plot in Lombardy Village

Two priests in Cremona Lombardy were arrested on charges of attempting to poison a fellow priest by adding sulfuric acid to the wine used in mass after the Eucharist. A chemical test confirmed the acid in the wine and the case drew international attention.

Rome Neigascraven Cremona Lombardy

Texas approves Munich Re Insurance to operate in 1911

Department of Insurance and Banking of Texas certifies Munich Re-Insurance of Munich Germany fully complies with Texas law as a condition to doing business. A certificate of authority is issued for the year ending February 29 1912. Dated May 9 1911 in Austin.

Department of Insurance and Banking State of Texas Austin Tex Munich Re-Insurance Company Munich Germany Texas B. L. Gill Leon Dargan Eichlitz & CO

Man Widens Living By Capturing Snakes In San Antonio

Pedro Salizar, a Mexican resident of San Antonio, earns a living by capturing snakes near West End Lake and selling them by the pound to a reptile store on West Commerce Street. He ignores venomous danger, uses a noose or bare hands, and even hunts hibernating snakes to stock his buyer.

San Antonio Pedro Salizar West End Lake W. O. Learn West Commerce Street Salizar West End Wesley Peacock Peacock Military Academy

Dr Sarah Herdmann Osteopath Listing

Dr Sarah F Herdmann osteopath based in the Gibbs building lists contact details with a new residential phone 3055 blue and related phone numbers.

Sarah F. Herdmann Gibbs Building

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