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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1912

Page

7

Civil Service Examinations Announced for September and October

The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations to be held on September 25 and in October, inviting eligible applicants to apply.

United States Civil Service Commission Bureau of Navigation Bureau of Printing Philippine Service Civil Service Commission Bureau of Animal Industry Agriculturist Bureau of Plant Industry

Miramon Escapes Jail With Self Made Dummy

Francisco Miramon, held on neutrality law charges with Emilio Vasquez Gomez, vanished from the county jail after a breakfast call. Jail guards found a lifelike dummy in his bed and a smuggled key. authorities suspect he fled toward San Antonio while remaining in the city, with secret service and sheriff’s staff seeking him.

Francisco Miramon Emilio Vasquez Gomez United States el Paso Miramon San Antonio Mexico

Border watch warned as man suspected in San Antonio

Sheriffs and United States officials are urged to stay vigilant along the border. An officer believes the man remains in San Antonio in disguise, noting crossing into Mexico would be futile and that Maderistas might suspend guarantees and shoot on sight if he tried.

United States San Antonio Mexico

Majestic vaudeville charms Plaza audiences

At the Plaza the Majestic vaudeville show features seven acts. Among them Bothwell Browne performs Serpent of the Nile, a well staged impersonation with Cleopatra inspired drama. The act stands out for originality and characterization, while the other six acts blend popular vaudeville elements.

Bothwell Browne Egypt Cleopatra

Mexican Independence Celebration Courtesy To Consul Esteva

An International club committee led by Joel A Lipscomb Perry Robertson and B Melendez Recio thanked Mexican Consul Esteva for joining the independence celebration. The consul welcomed them warmly and praised the event as honoring Mexico. Secretary Del Valle announced a series of winter entertainments to deepen US Mexico relations with new members joining the club.

Esteva International Club Joel A. Lipscomb Perry Mexico del Valle

Ministers Elect Johnson as Union President

S B Johnson of McKinley Avenue Methodist Church was chosen president of the Ministerial union at the YMCA meeting. EK Garfield Johnson of First Church of the Evangelical association was named vice president. No other officer changes. C B Cross reported the city charities formed an amalgamation, advanced by the union’s efforts.

S. B. Johnson McKinley Avenue Methodist Church Young Men’s Christian Association EK. Garfield Johnson First Church of the Evangelical Association C. B. Cross

Gypsies Pass Through San Antonio Bypassing Fortune Tour

A party of nineteen gypsies traveled through San Antonio en route to a site about 100 miles south. Fresh from a fortune telling expedition in Mexico they carried $8000 to $9000 and spent on two mules, dry goods, shipping arrangements, and took a whole chair car for their next fortune telling tour.

San Antonio Here Mexico

Milk sold in Horlick jar substitution fined official action

W. W. Pearce, manager at Park and Washington, pleaded guilty to selling a cheaper malted milk from jars blown with Horlick’s label. He was fined $25 and costs. Food Commissioner Bailey aims to stop brand substitution without notification.

W. W. Pearce Park and Washington Justice of the Peace Bell Horlick Bailey Oregon Sunday Journal Portland Oregon

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