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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
11
Texas prisoner asks governor for clemency alleging an $85,000 bank deposit held in Ohio funds his pardon bid. He claims a lengthy personal approach and urges removal of civil disabilities after a 2 year sentence for a prior conviction.
The trial focused on a perjury charge with M. Bruhn, vice president and general manager of Lone Star Brewing of San Antonio, giving testimony. The special commission, led by Kender, adjourned after Bruhn’s session and will resume with demurrer arguments before Judge Morrion at Sulphur Springs on September 20.
Corpus Christi Tex Sept 10 The federal case against Nueces county candidates involves a slush fund of about 180 dollars to finance the 1914 general election. Clerk Dorenfield testifies that Judge Tiny warned of costs and that funds were raised by a committee and supplemented by counts. Secret Service agent Breniman repeats conversations about vote buying and describes the ongoing federal inquiry into Nueces county election fraud with many Mexican witnesses.
A chaotic retreat as Villistas abandon Piedras Negras Southward. Civilians scramble aboard freight cars, while mounted patrols clash to slow the retreat. Many flee toward the American side with some captured or drowned. officials had crossed the bridge with papers and valuables, unable to burn Piedras Negras.
San Antonio residents are invited to spend a day at Wolff and Marx as fashion for the coming season fills every floor. The event features child care by nurses, a toy and play area, a Japanese luncheon, guided tours for tourists, and extensive displays from fifth floor to millinery on the third. Visitors can browse ready to wear, draperies, and housewares while special guides provide views of the city from the fifth floor rooftop area.
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