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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1913

Page

5

Special Train 13 for Fredericksburg Excursion Planned

The Fredericksburg excursion will use special train 13 plus two coaches, seven cars total, with another chamber of commerce rail option, and a $7.56 round trip fare for the general public. Officials meet to fix rates and reserve sleepers, expecting about $1,530 for the journey. The trip runs Tuesday 7:20 AM to Fredericksburg returning late night, with three days of festivities and heavy crowds anticipated.

Gony Th Carrington Chamber of Commerce Fredericksuurg W. A. Webb Dallas Mirec Tativoid Company Jake Wourke Geotge F. Lupton Pasenger Sap Chamber of Communes Apscial Muet Henry Humhberg Chamber of Commerce Pasclal Fredericksburg Aire Meir Perths Frederickebarg Navy Ucen Mae

Darkest Africa Wonders and Radio Active Vitaliteu Promises

A fragmented advertisement touts flowers and birds from Dark Africa with claims of radio active vitality. It promotes Kumah system remedies said to banish ailments from indigestion to debility and urges readers to sample Vitalius at Wagner's 407 East Houston Street.

Texas Nike Wagner Houston

Pension Department in Texas Sees Increased Work

Austin reports a surge in pension applications after the Thirty third legislature redefined citizenship date and raised pension benefits. Commissioner Kybet urges county judges to assist in reviewing filings and ensuring applicants provide proper evidence to secure pensions, while warning delays will ease in months.

Austin Tex Rnte George W. Ky- Bet White Aelion Texas South Ing

New Candidate Entered In Race For Governor

Announcement from San Antonio reveals James B Moveuont vor Wemple entering the governor race. He is a banker and farmer who pledges tenancy protections and rent relief, including a proposed law capping rent at one fourth the value of cotton or one third the value of grain crops, with double forfeiture on excess collection. He also vows to veto liquor legislation, supports education, opposes railroad rate cuts, and calls for railroad reform and nonreduction of rail fares.

Corpus Christi Tex Grorge F Rutter Nilog Hivterd Inking & Ahotgun Srey Fort Worth Paris Stenbock- Vermir Europe Academy of Selanens St Petersburg James B. Moveuont Ferguson Likewess

Paving petitions prepared for East Commerce and Houston streets

City council prepared paving petitions for East Commerce Street from Southern Pacific track to New Braunfels Avenue and for Houston Street between Alamo and S Sta, with bids to open December 3. Petitions require property owner consent and tract frontage to proceed. a partial section lacks required petitions and must be completed before work can start.

Commerce Street Sowthern Sowthern Pacific Tracke To Nw Braunfels Avenue. This Street” Fe Ety Council Houston Street Houston Kant

Plan Concert 10 Aid Highway Betterment Plan

A concert by the San Antonio Orchestra under Professor Nam E H Smith is slated next Saturday night November 22 at the Grand Opera House, raising funds for highway work through Hexar County. The program blends classical selections and vocal solos by Fred Jones and others, with piano by Frederick King and other listed pieces from opera and light music. Proceeds go to the organization treasury to support highway improvement work.

Jovers San Antonio Profesor War Nam E H. Smith Wnt Grand Opera House Hexar County Hpang-ray Bauer Dixie Fred Jones Fredenek King Pinch Professor Smith Bnyerlat B. B. Bagley Yvon Suppe Velso Nighia Frederck King Fa] Ashea Rosen Woodman Massenet Theo Hendix Tiamoresque Tia Magple Herbert Catherina Eeesees Aynold Brown

Interest on Cho Funds to Be Asked for Depository Plans

The city weighs selling its bond funds to multiple banks as city depository bids open after a contract with Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank. With about $500,000 on deposit and another $200,000 in reserve, officials debate rate terms, timing of withdrawals, and best bank arrangement to maximize interest while meeting bond obligations.

Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank West Texas Bank & Trust Company Ettya Credi Dennis Uns Toney Ax Antonie Gald Mayer Ian Ubera

Levee maps completed for Dallas area in Texas

A completed topographic map tracing the five mile stretch along the Trinity river valley in Dallas county has been announced by Captain Sillea state levee and drainage commissioner. The map will be reproduced by the government in Washington soon. Officials say the valley's reclamation could bring substantial gains to landowners and taxpayers.

Austin Tex New Trinity River Valley Dalieg Cty Dallas Sillea Washington Stlles Innitaus Dsllis Vnius Trent

Athenaeum Association Meeting Replaced at Carnegie Hall

Members of the Athenaeum Association are told the afternoon gathering at Carnegie Hall is canceled. They should meet at 3 o'clock in front of the library to proceed to a different hall for today’s program featuring Prof Bernard Ackenson of Main Avenue High School on Procuring and Classification of Various Specimens.

Athenaeum’ Association Ecalley Bernard Afackenson

Accused Of Theft Of Alamo Timbers

M Seay a secondhand lumber dealer was arrested yesterday charged with theft of 64 oak 3x10x15 joists from the unconstructed Alamo structure. The charge alleges removal from the possession of Dr A T D Canler and Mrs Sarah Euger. Seay waived preliminary exam and posted 900 bond.

A M. Seay Justice Ben Fryke Court City Des Fective C Maraden Tho ‘Charser Seay Lg, Haines IL M. Schoolfield A. TD. Canler Sarah Euger

Bank increases capital to support growing business in Texas

West Texeo Bank and Trust Company raised its stock issue by 166000 dollars, doubling capital to 260009 dollars. Officers anticipate fleet expansion and a stronger guaranty fund. Directors authorized to act were W F Mecatma, Leon N Waithal, WW G Hamilton, and J Altgel. A Gauhle track project between TaKlo and Bama is under construction as a mobile update for the future.

Cera San Antonio West ‘Texeo Bank Inc Stcoxnolite W. FP. Mecatma Leon N. Waithal G_ Hamilton land J. Altgel

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