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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
5
Kansas City judge Halphatshaw urges tolerance in a criminal court speech opposing anti skirt campaigns. He argues narrow skirts and form fitting outfits do not imply immorality and recalls hoop skirts as a past moral panic while defending women’s attire as a personal choice.
The Sprig won the Java race while the President Wilson Cup series saw American boat gains. Elen and Cima each earned a point, as Governor Foss leads tied with 16 points for the Americans, with German boats Serum Angela TV and Wittelsbach X trailing. Another race was planned as the competition narrows to the principal trophies.
Wheeler defeated Roemer M. C. A. in straight sets 6-1 6-0 this morning as fast serves overwhelmed his opponent. Later matches include By and Dilley vs Dan Murphy J.D. Matone with AH Mulvar and Pinckney versus Wheeler in a scheduled pairing. The Southern Department of Fort Sam Houston plans a playoff game between Department and Asylum after a 6-6 17-inning tie last Saturday.
Cobb delivered the winning run in the 12th inning as Detroit and Cleveland tied 4 to 3 in a lengthy game. Seibold's error with two out in the eleventh prevented Cleveland from finishing the win. Detroit tallied a pair in the final frame to secure the victory.
A Texas report notes no funds to pay witness fees under an act allowing one dollar per day effective July 1. The regular act was repealed and reduced to ten cents. governor vetoed a 1000000 a year appropriation. Comptroller warns holders that claims are valid but require future legislative funding. Projections indicate claims may reach 700060.
Major W Hart Metling of Canada named Individual Shremplen after winning 220 on a 800 1000 yard course amid 154 entrants. Captain Neil Smith of Mesgisth Canada second with 426 points while Lieutenant George Mortimer of Canada third with 229. United States entries and prizes noted as well as Patma trophy event kickoff September 8 and international match preparations.
Theosophists at the American Theosophical Society meeting on the Pacific coast discuss a claimed Aryan race project. They allege a Kaltona California tract as headquarters for a new physical race, with a school and planned colony near Los Angeles. Prominent speakers warn of reincarnation driven aims and a forthcoming leader.
Boston wins 3 to 1 and 6 to 0 in a Philadelphia twin bill yesterday. Bedient pitched seven innings of shutout relief in the opener as he blanked the hosts with strong support. In the nightcap Moseley and Houck started for Boston but were lifted early as Bedient again forged the mound dominance.
St Louis won 6 to 4 in a late afternoon baseball game. Rudelph Schwenk pitched for the home team with a creditable effort, while key plays included Pratt Sugled being sacrificed and Williams' single driving in a run.
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