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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1912

Page

7

Congestion of Cotton Traffic Relieved in Southwest

Freight bottlenecks easing after a week of heavy demand in Texas. J F Dolard says two thirds of the southwestern cotton has been marketed and the situation is relieved. North and Central Texas crops now attract attention but are not expected to trigger further congestion. Railroads overcame labor shortages and car handling issues, with operations running smoothly. J M Ball notes sidings and switch tracks clearing.

Southwest Texas San Antonio J. F. Dolard Katy Central Texas J. M. Ball International & Great Northern

North Texas crop expected to run smoothly in coming weeks

He predicts no trouble handling the North Texas crop and expects affairs to proceed without issues for the next few weeks despite earlier crowding with cotton for compresses.

Texas

Diplomatic Consul May Be Subpoenaed in Forgery Case

Manuel Esteva Mexican consul in San Antonio may be served with a subpoena to testify in the Ernesto Martinez forgery case in the Thirty seventh District Court. Judge Anderson ordered district attorney Lytle to report on whether foreign representatives can be compelled to testify. Martinez was charged after an indictment. Esteva had earlier resisted appearance. River side Restaurant advertises meals 25 cents.

Manuel A. Esteva San Antonio Ernesto Martinez W. 8. Anderson Nelson Lytle Martinez Criminal Court Estevla Anderson Esteva

No Danger of Stomach Distress from Digestit

Digestit promises relief from indigestion after meals with two to three tablets. It digests food, stops gas and sour stomach, and is safe for children and adults. Schwab McElroy Drug Stores backs a money back guarantee if not effective.

Schwab-McElroy

Obituaries for Mrs C S Daniel and James A Laird

Mrs C S Daniel 30 died of uremic poisoning last Saturday at Eagle Pass and was buried after arrival in the city. She was the wife of C S Daniel, a Southern Pacific engineer, and daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Tatum of Avenue C. James A Laird 50 died at his home on Fountain Street. He was a San Antonio native survived by his widow and a brother John Laird. The funeral will be today at the residence and St Mary's Catholic church with interment at San Fernando cemetery.

Daniel Eagle Pass Southern Pacific C. H. Tatum Avenue C Laird James A. Laird Fountain Street San Antonio John Laird St. Mary's Catholic Church San Fernando

Mrs Ruth McLain funeral held in city

The 28 year old Ruth McLain died at a local hospital and her funeral was held at 8 pm from Sloan Hagy parlors. She belonged to Central Christian church and Rev Orvis officiated. Surviving are her husband William G McLain and her relatives in Texas and local area. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park.

Sloan & Hagg Undertaking Company C. Miller Cuero W. R. Cunningham San Marcos C. D. Cameron Claraville Hester Miller N. R. Thompson Floresville W. Z. Miller College Station A. G. Miller Mission Burial Park

Endorse Charities Fund Backing By Local Associations

Resolutions passed at a Pastors association meeting, endorsing the Chamber of Commerce in forming the Charities Fund and the San Antonio Humane Society as the chosen humane group. The committee advised both Humane societies to retire from the field if not chosen, with agreement to abide by the decision.

Pastors’ Association Young Men’s Christian Association Chamber of Commerce Charities Fund Association San Antonio Humane Society Humane Society Humane Societies Bexar County Humane Society

Courts Open Nine Months Term In Texas

The Court of Criminal Appeals and the Third Court of Civil Appeals opened their nine months term in Austin with the Supreme Court to follow. Wednesday marks the first opinion day as the high courts face substantial backlogs. Attorneys for J Beal Sneed are expected Wednesday to argue his appeal from District Judge Browning's bail refusal, with prosecutors notified. If records are delayed a special submission may be arranged.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals Court of Civil Appeals Supreme Court J. Beal Sneed Browning

Motions for rehearing in Texas Criminal Appeals list cases

The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin reports motions for rehearing submitted and a list of cases set for October 16. Names include Thompson from Hunt, Williams from Cherokee, Tucker from Travis, Pistole from Dallas, Knapp from Dallas, Kirby from Ellis, Banks from Tarrant, Oates from Ellis, Wooley from Dallas, Love from Delta, Rawls from Jasper, Wren from Hamilton, and others from multiple counties. Several cases marked for rehearing and two cases per McLennan.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals W. L. Thompson Hunt Matt Williams Cherokee Mathew Tucker Travis Henry Pistole Dallas Henry R. Knapp John Kirby Ellis Lonie Wood Tyler John Gaines Bowie Lee Ciphers Caldwell Ira Hart Grayson A. A. Ashmore Erath Walter Snell McLennan F. N. Hamilton Mason Tom Walls Hall T. C. Lyster Morris Dick Brinson Lampasas Frank Woods Burleson Henry Robertson R. L. Wells Carrie Overstreet Hal D. Sharp Jim Wells Et Panola W. H. Yoakum Louie Coffman Nardo Lerma Alaino Duval Surrey Johnson Lavaca

Supreme Court Convenes in Texas On Motion Docket

The Supreme Court convened this afternoon in Austin Texas for a call of the motion docket as part of the session. Justices prepared to rule on pending motions and schedule further arguments.

Finance meetings set for Chamber of Commerce group

The Chamber of Commerce finance committee watches finances this afternoon, with a board directors meeting called for Tuesday afternoon on the same topic. The executive committee has not met for over a month, creating many matters awaiting disposal. Secretary J. F. Carter will report on his three week north and east trip and may announce winter advertising campaign plans for San Antonio.

Chamber of Commerce J. F. Carter

October term orders issued on motion docket

On call of the motion docket the court issued several orders including motions for rehearing in Equitable Life Association vs Amanda M Ellis Travis county Western Union Tel Co vs Elizabeth Cates De Witt D K Fitzhugh vs M T Johnston Ector Western Union Telegraph Co vs May Harris Dallas City of Dallas vs Dallas Con Elec Ry Co Western Union Telegraph Co vs J R True et al Tarrant. Dismissals by agreement in Coutorie vs Max M Roensch McLennan 8 S Miller et al vs S A A P Ry Co Bee. Transfer to Sixth district in A J Anderson vs Farmers and Merchants Ins Co Agreed motion to enter final judgment in L S Faucher vs Co B Metcalfe Tom Green. Motion to advance in 4H D Adams et al vs State Livingstone.

Equitable Life Association Amanda M. Ellis Travis County Western Union Tel. Co Elizabeth Cates de Witt D. K. Fitzhugh M. T. Johnston Ector Western Union Telegraph Co May Harris Dallas City of Dallas Dallas Con Elec. St. Ry. Co Ins. Co Faucher B. Metcalfe Tom Green D. Adams Et al State of Texas Livingstone

Matthews Cafeteria Serves Wide Selection of Good Eats

Steam tables showcase a variety of hot and savory dishes at Matthews Cafeteria located at 222 Losoya. Patrons linger over quick plates and familiar favorites in a bustling lunch setting.

Matthews Losoya

Congregationalists plan city survey for new church

E Tower superintendent of Texas Congregational work led a San Antonio meeting at the Y M C A to count local Congregationalist families. He will report findings to the Home Missionary Society in New York before decisions on a church are made. Eight families attended, with Tower hoping many more exist in the city. Matthews Cafeteria at 222 Losoya promises a wide range of well cooked food with no tips.

Chas. H. Fletcher A. F. Peeler St. Louis Frederick D. Rogers Chicago Ill Fletcher William C. Bloomer Cleveland Ohio HE. Down Philadelphia Edward Parrish Brooklyn N. Y J.B. Elliott New York City C. G. Sprague Omaha Neb H. F. Merrill Augusta Congregationalisty of San Antonio E. Tower Texas Y. M Tower Dallas Saeee Beleves Matthews Losoya

Real Estate Transfers Involving Multiple City Blocks

Charles Maurer and wife transfer lot 12 block 4 new city block 782 to John Stricker for 1600 dollars. Southwestern Land Corp sells lots 21 to 25 block 1 Burlin Heights for 770 dollars. Thomas PD. and R. L. Glover convey lots 39 and 40 block 9 Mission View addition to Paul A. Schmidt for 176 dollars.

Charles Maurer John Stricker New City Southwestern Land Corporation Alfred L. Schlather Burlin Heights Thomas PD R. L. Glover Paul A. Schmidt Mission View Addition

Riverside Restaurant Serves City’s Best Meals at 25c

J O Flynn, general freight claim agent for the International and Great Northern, visits San Antonio on department business. The era of mothers clubs dominates talk though the Cleveland Leader recalls a time when the epee sufficed for defense.

J. & O'Flynn The International & Great Northern San Antonio Cleveland

Fight for Cotton Pickers Echoes in Waco melee

In Waco Texas farmers from Hill and McLennan counties clashed over cotton pickers on the public square. Several fines were paid in city court after yesterday's free for all fight following the dispute over possession of workers.

Waco Tex Hill

Pursuit Ends in Killing Near Greenville Police Shootout

Investigation of a shooting affray near Greenville Texas yesterday left Assistant Chief of Police John L Southall dead Special Deputy Sheriff R Emmett Shipp and Slant Slemmons a liveryman of Lone reportedly slain after a pursuit during which the suspect refused to surrender to officers The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in the vicinity of Greenville.

Greenville Tex Here John L. Southall R. Emmett Shipp Slant Slemmons Lone

Slemmons Resists Arrest During Pursuit in Oak Case

Oak reports Slemmons refused to surrender as officers attempted arrest after a pursuit over a disturbance call. Slemmons allegedly flourished a revolver and said he would not be taken alive. John Cooper, riding in Slemmons buggy, had no known involvement.

Oak Slemmons John Cooper

Building Permits Report From Nueva Hidalgo Colima Streets

Building permits listed include Mrs. A H Shafer gallery frame on Nueva street for 200 dollars P Ramos three room dwelling on Hidalgo street for 625 dollars Mark I Smith store alterations for 1000 dollars RO Balle addition on Palo Gerde for 150 dollars gues Lopez one room addition on Colima street for 00 dollars.

A. H. Shafer Nueva Street P. Ramos Hidalgo Street Mark I. Smith R. O'Balle Palo Gerde Gues Lopez Colima Street

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