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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1912

Page

2

Perkins Denies Campaign Underwriting and Liar Claims

In heated testimony Senator Clapp pressed Perkins on alleged underwrites for Roosevelt and Daniel. Perkins denied funding any portion of Roosevelt's campaign. Thomas Fortune Ryan testified to personal contributions totaling about 450 thousand dollars to the Democrats in 1904 and 1912 era efforts, including funds to Harmon and Underwood. Perkins described his role in New York fund collecting and disputed concerted Wall Street political action. He also noted reimbursements from New York Life for advances to Bliss and defended McCall's actions as proper. 25c Big Special Dinner 25c and supper tomorrow Riverside Restaurant.

Hilles International Harvester Company Roosevelt Perkins Clapp Thomas Fortune Ryan Harm Underwood Ryan R. Ryan Democratic National Committee Judge Parker Parker Harmon Europe Bryan Ohio Senator Bankhead Map4 Clark Wilson George W. Perkins Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston Chicago Wall Street New York Life Insurance Company Mr. Perkins New York Life McCall Armstrong William Jennings Bryan Richt Democratic Party Wvas Bliss

Wilson to Send Out Message on November 2 Politically

Governor Wilson plans a nationwide message to be read November 2 labeled Wilson Marshall Day. Democratic managers seek him to speak in New York October 31 and Philadelphia October 26 but he has not agreed to resume stump speeches.

New York Wilson Roosevelt Madison Square Garden McCombs National Committee Philadelphia Wilson-Marshall

Supreme Court Lets First Decision Day Pass Quietly

Washington reports the supreme court did not issue any opinions on opening decision day after summer recess. Anticipated rulings included the hard coal case the Union Pacific merger case and the state rate cases. Special Riverside supper offered at 25 cents.

Washington Supreme Court Union Pacific

Jubilee festivities draw crowd to San Antonio grounds

A large crowd attended the Jubilee with public and private school participants, concerts by Ellery's Band, and the grand spectacle The Siege and Fall of the Alamo set for tonight. Native Texans day events and German day activities highlighted the second day as ideal weather promised higher attendance.

Ellery San Antonians Alamo Daughters of the Republic of Texas San Antonio Ala Jubilee Grounds Fort Sam Houston W. G. Tobin Jubilee Association United States Santa Anna The Alamo City Rifles Dudley K. Lan- Sing Travis Santa Anna A. H. Cadwallader

Fish Exhibit At Jubilee Draws Attention To Hatchery Display

The fish exhibit from the U S hatchery at San Marcos led by superintendent Michael Riley draws visitors in the Jubilee floral section. It features glass-fronted compartments for black bass catfish carp goldfish rock bass bream crap pie calico bass and green perch with a central fountain supplying fresh water. Exhibits from San Antonio firms include Krueger Atlas engines Westinghouse generators and farm implements.

United States Fish Commission San Marcos Michael Riley A. Steves W. J. Reilly Star Floral Company Comal Springs Nursery P. D. Hauser Floral Company Evergreen Nursery San Antonio San Antonio Packing Box Company Eclipse Ed Steves & Sons Alamo Iron Works D. H. Hunter

Jubilee fair showrooms brim with autos and farm exhibits

The display includes Koal Oil King engine by St. Mary's Machinery Ohio and many car exhibits from Woodward Carriage and Hudson. Bee county Girls' Canning club shows 960 cans tomatoes from one tenth acre earning $96. San Antonio tableau of Alamo siege features 500 performers, Fort Sam Houston troops, and detailed scenery.

P. L. Machinery Co St. Mary’s Machinery Company Ohio Transportation Department Woodward Carriage Company Auto Tire Works United States American Motor Sales Company Hudson Company Hudson Citizens’ Auto Company Packard Reo Apperson Alamo Auto Sales Company Chalmers Frazier Auto Supply Company Ajax Jack W. Neal Studebaker Mae Click Beeville Bee County Girls’ Canning Club Mineral

Spectacle Recreates The Siege and Fall of the Alamo

A large cast mounts an ambitious first time production of The Siege and Fall of the Alamo. The piece promises a grand spectacle with dramatic staging and multiple performers bringing the historic event to life.

Traveling Men's Day Parade Plans in San Antonio

A Wednesday meeting at the Gunter hotel will finalize duties for Traveling Men's Day in San Antonio. The parade on Saturday includes a revolutionary burro section led by H T Matthews with 25 burros, costumes for all travelers, and a route through downtown streets ending at Gunter hotel.

San Antonio Gunter Hotel H. Ts. Matthews Mary's Street Travis Street Houston Street Flores Street Military Plaza Dolorosa Street Main Plaza Arthouse Commerce Street Alamo Ol Mounted Police Orozco R P. Sheridan William H. M. Nussbaum Co. R. Johnson H. Veise C. C. Sheridan E. H. Ord N. S D. Hill

Bexar County Boys Corn Club shines at Jubilee fair

Hand reports the county display as the largest and most comprehensive in the Dallas Jubilee agricultural building. Sixty five exhibitors showcase high quality corn with a 20 to 30 bushel lift over parental crops. Prizes totaling 445 dollars await top growers. 250 boys are expected. Local speakers include L Gentry and J L Quicksall.

Bee County Bexar County Boys’ Corn Club State Gee Dallas Ross Perkins and Quigley Texas Perkins and Quigley Frie County Karnes County W G. Hand Department of Agriculture Bexar County Dallas Fair Boys’ Corn Club L. Gentry Washington United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture, Who Directs the Boys’ Corn Club Louisiana J. L. Quicksall State Agricultural Department

Colonel Roosevelt Departs Hospital after Wound

Roosevelt leaves hospital in a wheelchair to board an ambulance bound for Oyster Bay. He walks with Dr. Lambert and Mrs. Roosevelt amid cheering crowds, then boards a tram away from the hospital with Mrs. Roosevelt, Ethel Roosevelt, Theodore Jr., and Drs. Lambert and Terrell. A ten year old donor sends ten dollars. Roosevelt calls the note and gift deeply touching and promises healing as he thanks the well wishers.

John B. Murphy Alexander Lambert A. D. Bevan Scurry L. Terrell Roosevelt Colon Cecil Lyon Tr Roosevelt Duc Mary Raphael Twelft Street Colone Roosevelt Roosevel Ethel Roosevelt Theodore Jr Colone Lyon Lamberti Terrell Detter Vincent Curtis Baldwin Vincent Theodore Roosevelt

Baby Show Postponed To Saturday At Harvest Jubilee

The baby show organized by the Playground Mothers' club under Mrs. C. P. Blank will now be held Saturday at 4 pm in the main exhibition hall. Grand prize is a loving cup from the Harvest Jubilee association. Mrs. R. C. Blakk handles entries and information, reachable by old phone 5113.

Playground Mothers’ Club C. P. Blank Harvest Jubilee Association R. C. Blakk Harvest Jubilee Grounds

Weather forecast and small ad text

The New Orleans weather office predicts increasing cloudiness today followed by fair weather tomorrow and cooler conditions. The page also lists a meal offer priced at 25 cents in a $1.00 deal.

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