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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
9
The Royal theater screens The Miser a two reel Kay Bee feature about a miser who finds humanity through affection for his granddaughter culminating in a battle with Indians. Keystone’s Foreman of the Jury also shows. Royal adds two Simplex projectors and a cooling plant with new carpets.
The Texas attorney general's department issued opinions to a Twenty-fifth district judge defining how the suspended sentence act and the indeterminate sentence act apply to felony cases. The suspended sentence act may be used for first offense felonies, while the indeterminate sentence covers all felonies except death penalty cases and defendants 16 or older when the suspended sentence is not invoked. If used, the jury decides punishment within state-set limits.
The Texas attorney general renews ruling that the state constitution requires strict reading of the club incorporation statute. Charters for the Brooklyn Club of El Paso Rio Grande Club of El Paso Mexican-American Social Clubs of Corpus Christi and Rucker Lodge No 1222 Loyal Order of Moose of Wichita Falls are not to be filed. The department says the law does not authorize social clubs or fraternal organizations to incorporate for social entertainment or recreation.
A. D. Powers promotes town lots and Harbor City Terminal Corporation shares for 100 dollars, citing Ingleside and Harbor City sites on Corpus Christi Channel as ideal harbor locations. He claims 1885 experience, predicts government partnership, and invites visits to 333 Alamo Plaza to discuss opportunities.
Five charges were filed today against John Lewis alias Lewis Walker a negro who two weeks ago while under arrest forced Policeman BE Sadler at the point of a revolver to let him escape in a sensational chase during which shots were fired and he was finally captured but shot by W G Tobin. He had been convicted a year ago in the Thirty seventh district court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and escaped returning to the city. The charges include assault to murder on Sadley J J Capteron and H A Blain burglary theft and theft valued over 50 from a Main avenue tailor shop.
Daughters of the Confederacy press a bid to retain quarters in the state capitol as Judge Calhoun reviews injunction claims against Superintendent Conley of public buildings and grounds. The case centers on whether the 1905 incorporation created state control over the rooms or if the local chapter holds legal grant from the Legislature. A ruling is not expected until this evening.
Cuero Texas May 29. The $100 ball game between the Cuero Turkey Trotters and Sample Sluggers was played at a Sample barbecue. The locals were defeated 12 to 10 due to poor fielding. Batteries Moeser Devereaux Markomsky Mickey Brasher Hunter.
Smithville defeated Cameron 6 to 4 in the second game of a twin bill here. Fannagan pitched a solid game but lacked support. Batteries: Fannagan and Chambers for Cameron, Stigzman and Myrak for Smithville. Umpire Kern.
A community supper is set for this evening at the Riverside Restaurant located at 101 East Houston Street. Proceeds support local services and dining runs from 6 to 8 PM with local volunteers serving.
Hudson dealer in Corpus Christi issues a 41 car hill climb challenge on the famous hill near Corpus Christi. William Steinhardt reports high fuel efficiency from his Hudson phaeton. Locals like Ross Kenedy buy Reo roadster and touring car while W. J. Collins complains of shipping delays and praises fierce competition. Austin Ford dealer notes good auto outlook as graphite rims are recommended to end tire freezing. Lozier to double output in July August, Scott Dillworth buys Chalmers for his family, Packard sends Rudolph Nitch to supervise San Antonio service, R C Watters tours west in a Reo roadster, Brownsville has no auto market except meat and bread, and a San Antonio auto instructor promotes cyclecars as a solution to tires and gas with heavy reading habits.
The Department of Agriculture will hold a June 12 hearing on the advisability of an embargo on cottonseed and cottonseed hulls from Hawaii to prevent pink boll worm spread. Hawaii reports the worm as a dangerous cotton pest that could reach the United States via cotton products. Summer travel ad urges visits to I and G N office for low round trips to resorts and fastest routes to St. Louis.
Sunday schools compete in a Marshall Training School track meet next Saturday with strong entries from West End Presbyterian Central Christian McKinley Avenue Methodist West End Methodists and Prospect Hill Methodist. Entries close Friday night with George Wheeler and the largest track event of the year expected.
Three large Memorial Day parades will rally crowds in New York with 1200 Grand Army veterans and 10000 militiamen. Sailors from the Cuba cruiser and crews from twelve battleships join a naval parade before the Maine monument dedication at Columbus Circle Central Park, with former President Taft delivering the keynote address.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic claims to arouse the liver and purify the blood, driving malaria from the bloodstream and building up the system. Available for adults and children at 50 cents.
William Lewis, after swimming more than a mile in the Potomac, outdistanced officers and later tried to dispose of lead pipe and fittings. He fled from police by diving from the dock toward the navy yard, carried the loot, and was captured after landing at the yard. The case was presented in police court today.
Tiny caddies at Laurel Heights lay out a miniature nine hole course in a 40 by 30 foot area. They use marbles as golf balls and carved clubs to stage driving and putting contests while waiting for real players. Spectators watch as the boys tee up, swing, and aim putts with the same careful style as grown golfers.
Roy Loman was re elected president of San Antonio Typographical Union No 172 by a one vote margin 63 to 52 over Sid Murray. Loman foreman of the Express ad department. Full slate of officers elected includes A W Hartman E C Koerps William Arnold W A Davis George Rine M M Breit William Linn Edward Langer C E Hays H M Church D C Comley C E Salter Ben Schwegmann W B Arnold L A Bravo and others with committees and delegates to multiple councils and unions.
The Omaha Real Estate Exchange urged Secretary of State Bryan to oppose the Underwood tariff bill’s income tax section as written, arguing the minimum tax should be $2000 rather than $4000. The appeal was shared with Nebraska’s congressional delegation, claiming revenue would drop if the minimum is not lowered.
An old promotional snippet claims spring brings humors to surface and Hood's Sarsaparilla removes them. It asserts the remedy wards off danger and ensures good health.
Mrs Minnie E Keyes grand worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star was allowed to address the Michigan Grand Lodge at its annual convention. She is said to be the first woman admitted to a grand lodge meeting in Masonry history and urged funds for an orphanage for children of deceased members.
Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve of Barnard College announces that on May 26 the faculty adopted resolutions to abolish secret societies for women students at Barnard, Columbia University.
San Antonio High School athletes protest Southwest Texas Academy Athletic League rules they say bar non academy players, leaving the high school unable to join regular football schedules. League members include Marshall Training School West Texas Military Academy Baptist Academy and Coronal Institute of San Marcos.
In Dayton on May 28, wild cat Ferns of Kansas City and Al McCoy of New York fought twenty rounds to a draw. The alleged headline bout ended without a winner as both fighters pressed for decisive blows.
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