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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1912

Page

2

Plaza Vaudeville Offerings Draw Strong Audience

The Plaza theater presents a novelty filled vaudeville bill led by Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGreevy in The Village Fiddler and the Country Maid. Arthur LeVine and company headline next with The Flying Dreadnought, a condensed musical comedy. The program includes a bicycle basketball act by the Paulham troupe Lester and Lester acrobatic feats The Three American Troubadours and Miss LaFeydia novelty art visions and the Campbells pink costumed singing act.

Plaza Theater Plaza Jack McGreevy Mrs. McGreevy Arthur LeVine Coney Island North Pole Arctic Paulham Lester LaFeydia Louise Clara Campbell

Big Turkey Dinner and Pike Supper Tomorrow

Riverside Restaurant announces a turkey dinner and pike supper for tomorrow. The event offers a combined feast at the riverside location with seating for guests and a family friendly menu.

Pike Riverside Riverside Restaurant Ara

Real Estate Transfers List For City Additions

J H Kirkpatrick transfers to Ernest Felfe two parcels in San Fernando addition for 550 dollars. Kirkpatrick to Morbe sells four lots in San Fernando addition for 1000 dollars. Southwestern Land Corp transfers three lots to W O Schertz for 450 dollars. Bleese and Cleitt deeds two parcels in West Laurel Heights to TT F and M P Dunlady for 100 dollars. Dobrowolski sells lot in new city block 2372 Matamoras street for 300 dollars. Standart transfers cemetery lot to Mrs Constance Mueller for 100 dollars. Minnie Mint Lowery et al to C A Miene lots in Kenwood addition. Los Angeles Heights Improvement Co to W A McCoy lot 20 block 69 for 200 dollars.

J. H. Kirkpatrick Ernest Felfe San Fernando J. E. Morbe Southwestern Land Corporation W. OO. Schertz G. F. Bleese O. W. Cleitt TT F West Laurel Heights M. P. Dunlady William Dobrowolski R. Avila New City Matamoras Street C. W .Standart Constance Mueller City Minnie Mint Lowery

Building Permits List With Costs on Local Streets

August Gullenden files a five room dwelling on Cal laghan avenue for 1230 dollars. John Jordan seeks a four room dwelling on Rival street at 650 dollars. McNeel requests a bathroom on French place. Rich plans a gallery on Matamoras street. J. Gillett proposes a three room dwelling on Starr street at 1750 dollars. T. Carrasco plans a two room dwelling on Menchaca street at 150 dollars. Gus Krisch adds a one room addition on Castro street for 100 dollars.

August Gullenden Callaghan Avenue John Jordan Rival Street McNeel French Place C. Rich Matamoras Street J. Gillett Starr Street T. Carrasco Menchaca Street Gus Krisch Castro Street

Giants and Braves battle in Boston series tense finale

In a tight game the New York Giants and Boston Americans fought scoreless through the innings with sharp fielding and base running. Boston staged a late push as Giants fans urged a Wednesday rematch, citing McGraw’s team history of dramatic comebacks and echoes of 1903 pennant tension.

Boston Gardner Snodgrass Stahl Murray Wagner Herzog Merkle Giants McGraw Pittsburg

Officers Re-Elected by Southern Texas Truck Growers

The Southern Texas Truck Growers association re elected all officers J H Davis president B W Masterson first vice president Edward Levy secretary Joseph Flory treasurer. Directors at the session included D A Walker W Dobrowolski BR Crabbe W E Nicholson F W Malley J G Sullivan W H Young R McComb.

Southern Texas Truck Growers’ Association J. H. Davis Laredo B. W. Masterson Edward Levy San Antonio Joseph Flory D. A. Walker W. Dobrowolski BR. G. Crabbe Corpus Christi W. FE. Nicholson Mission

Suit Filed To Overturn Liquor License Revocation

Morin seeks reversal of Comptroller Lane action revoking Morin's liquor license in Sev enty third district court. Morin denies any violation of liquor laws. The Crisis notes the Memphis death of Robert H. Church a wealthy figure with extensive Memphis real estate. He was born on a cotton plantation.

J. J. Morin W. P. Lane Seventy-third District Court Morin Memphis Robert H. Church

Becket to Take Shot at Rosenthal Details in Murder Plot

Webber testifies Becker pressed to kill Rosenthal. Plans detailed include meeting four gunmen at poker rooms on July 15 and Becker allegedly guiding a hit while driving by the Metropole. Witness describes Becker’s boast of taking care of Rose and the gang and arranging the killing.

Rosenthal Becker Webber Charlie Rose Jack Sullivan Lefty Louie Jack Rose Harry Vallon Metropole Jack McIntyre Pell Street Vyes Garden

Cold October Weather Expected After Fresh Northers

The fresh norther struck San Antonio around 8 30 this morning per Major Allen Buell head of weather affairs in San Antonio. The cold front follows a storm area from the Rockies now over the gulf. Clear cool October weather is forecast for the next few days with nighttime temperatures near the fifty degree mark.

San Antonio Allen Buell Rocky Mountains Gulf Buell

Advocates Bond Plan to Pave San Antonio Streets

Real estate leader R H Wester urges a two million dollar bond issue with two thirds paid by property owners to secure about 100 miles of paved streets. He notes cities like Dallas and Houston use this method and cites traction companies sharing costs on street lines.

San Antonio R. H. Wester Real Estate Exchange Wester Traction Company Dallas Houston

Terrell Elected President of Y M B League

Dick O. Terrell was chosen to lead the Young Men's Business League for the coming year at a noon meeting in Harnisch's restaurant. He succeeds Albert Steves Jr. Other officers named were A. H. Muir as vice president Co. R. Edwards secretary and Henry M. Hart treasurer. Terrell outlined plans to expand the league's activity to aid public work and city advancement.

Dick O. Terrell Young Men's Business League Harnisch’s Albert Steves Jr A. H. Muir Co. R. Edwards Henry M. Hart Terrell League

War Expected as Turks' Action Prompts Balkan Break

Diplomats report promised reforms but foreign interference will not be tolerated. Bulgarian Serb and Greek ministers await orders to depart as capitals signal. Diplomatic relations with the Ottoman empire are expected to rupture hourly.

Balkan States Ottoman Empire

Montenegrin Troops Gain Ground Near Gusinje

Montenegrin forces advance toward Gusinje amid Turkish resistance. General Vukovitch reports 256 Montenegrin deaths and over 800 wounded since the war began with more severe injuries sent to Gettinje and hospitals strained.

Podgoritza Montenegro Gusinje Vukovitch Gettinje

Greek demands release of seized vessels and indemnity

In Athens the Greek minister vows to demand within 24 hours the release of vessels confiscated by Turkey and the payment of indemnity to their owners. In Belgrade Turkish troops crossed the Servian frontier at Ristovatz and attacked the Servian garrison, with fighting continuing.

Athens Greece Turkey Constantinople Belgrade Servia Ristovatz Vranyal

Servia Declares Ottoman Reforms Not Severe Enough

Belgrade dispatch reports the Servian government issues a proclamation stating Turkish attacks prove the Ottoman government is not pursuing reforms. Servia will defend herself and accepts the struggle.

Berlin Belgrade Servia

Automobile Licenses Recorded for Ritterman Vernor and Garcia

Entries list No. 2827 Charles Ritterman of Kirby Texas No. 2828 George B Vernor of 111 Washington street and No. 2829 Motocycle Pete Garcia of 810 North Frio street with license details.

Charles Ritterman Kirby, Tex George B. Vernor Washington Street Pete Garcia North Frio Street

Bible Society Plans Chinook Gospel Translation

The British Bible society intends to translate one gospel into Chinook, the jargon spoken by about fifty thousand Indians along the Pacific coast, as part of its missionary efforts.

British Bible Society Pacific

Obituary notices for Harkreader Howe Brennan and others

Multiple obituaries note Ella Harkreader daughter of J P Harkreader died after eight weeks illness in B last Tuesday October 8. Mary Howe widow of Williams Howe died after brief illness at a local host, funeral at 2 oclock this afternoon from 220 Denver boulevard. Marguerite Brennan wife of Robert Brennan died at 6 oclock yesterday morning at 204 Avenue D. She was active in San Antonio lodge circles and Red Men auxiliary, a German native, long-time resident, funeral tomorrow at 1424 North Priest, interment City Cemetery No 6.

Harkreader Ella Hetreader J. P. Harkreader Merly San Antonio Mary Howe Williams Howe Dence Denver Boulevard City Cemetery Brennan Marguerite Naw Robert Brennan Avenue D. Survi Ert Brennan White Roses& Woodmen Circle Royal Achates Red Men’s Auxiliary San Ant Germany E¢Tery No. 6

Clergy Man Praises Plant Juice In Endorsing Ad

Rev Dr M G Jenkins of the Alam district Episcopal Church South lauds Plant Juice in a testimonial from Fischer's Drug Store corner Alamo and V street. He claims it cured indigestion heart and kidney issues and boosted energy and vitality. The message urges readers to try the medicinal plant product.

M. G. Jenkins Dist Episcopal Church South Sam Fischer Alamo

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