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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1913

Page

11

Railroad May Avoid Prosecution

President Howard Elliot and C. D. Cuyler of the New Haven railroad presented tentative proposals to Attorney General McReynolds that could allow the railroad to dodge Sherman act prosecution. Elliot withheld final statements until after directors discuss and approve the plan.

Washington, D. C Howard Elliot C. D. Cuyler New Haven Railroad McReynolds Elliot The New Haven

International Club Announces Saturday Music Program at Losoya Street

The International Club of San Antonio sent notices announcing a weekly musical program starting Saturday October 11 in its Losoya street rooms. Members and friends are invited. dancing is a feature.

International Club of San Antonio Losoya Street

Beck Named as Guard for City Prisons

Frank Beck was appointed guard for city prisoners to fill a vacancy after a guard was discharged due to a prison escape. He recently served as an officer at police headquarters. Policeman Spear acts as station officer until a permanent appointment. The San Antonio paper notes several adv notices and local business ads alongside the staffing update.

Beck Frank Beck Policeman Spear

Postoffice Overtime Costs Under Eight Hour Law

Instructions from department HQ to the San Antonio postoffice request statistics on overtime since the eight hour law took effect March 4 1913. Data sought include total compensatory hours for Sunday work average daily clerks absent for full days due to compensatory time and estimated extra clerk hire cost under the eight in ten law.

San Antonio

Riverside R Restaurant Ad Seeks Fresh Seafood

An ad from Ady promotes Riverside R Restaurant offering frog legs and fresh oysters for diners seeking seafood offerings.

Riverside R Ady

Mesquite Blocks Considered for San Antonio Street Paving

Mayor Brown says mesquite wood blocks may be used for paving business district streets if logs large enough can be obtained. Previous mesquite paving in the 1880s showed 20 years of wear with octagonal blocks, while creosote treatment is not clearly required.

Brown Lambert Warren San Antonio Alamo Houston Commerce

Army officers and generals noted in retirement and postings

Colonel W E Wilder of cavalry granted sick leave and to spend time in Los Angeles. Major Charles R Reynolds Medical Corps appointed president of the board of officers assessing disability in the Southern Department at Fort Sam Houston. Lieutenant Clarence R Bell Medical Corps ordered from Fort Bliss to Fort Clint to relieve Lieutenant Michael A Bailey. Bailey to return to Fort Sam Houston. Brigadier General Ralph W Hoyt retired after 40 years of service, having commanded the second brigade in San Antonio and later the seventh brigade at Vancouver Barracks. Doctors in Paris launch a campaign against women s veils as health risks and microbial entry.

Charles R. Reynolds Medical Corps Francis M. C. Usher Fort Sam Houston Clarence R. Bell Fort Bliss Fort Clint Michael A. Bailey Bailey United States Army Ralph W. Hoyt San Antonio Hoyt Albert L. Meyer Department of Texas Vancouver Barracks Washington

Burglary Interruption Ends With Surprise Owner

Residents on River avenue phoned police after a suspected break in on Peterson street. Officer Diaz pursued the intruder and entered the house to find the burglar confronted by the owner, turning the incident into an unexpected encounter.

River Avenue Peterson Street George Rupe Diaz

Dodson's Liver Tone Endorsed by Local Druggist

A local druggist, A. M. Fischer, endorses Dodson's Liver Tone as a purely vegetable remedy that gently starts the liver, relieves biliousness, and replaces calomel. The bottle costs fifty cents, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory, and Fischer warns customers to buy only genuine Dodson's Liver Tone from his drug store.

Dodson A. M. Fischer Tle Fischer’s

Policeman Visits Premises After Unspecified Meeting

An exchange of explanations followed a sighting of a policeman on the premises. A Collman, plumber, was noted in the ad.

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