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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1905
Page
6
Gray the Halter at 194 Soledad Street hosts a gathering to renew friendships and showcase new hats. The event highlights local vendors and small business ties along Soledad Street.
A farmer near Riesel recounts about eighteen African American workers banding together to demand higher wages for hoeing and weed removal. Some were as young as twelve, yet they were to be fully paid or the group would not hire. Seeing the large ensemble spurred farmers to concede, and the crew then worked the plan to completion.
Summer school opens June 12 at Alamo City Commercial and Business College with special rates. Advertises screen doors from 0c and screen windows from 30c, cabinet discounts this month for opening new studio. Local vendors Lewison and Praeser offer items on Commerce Street, with framing services from Fred Hummert, Martin Wright, Ziegler & Ziegler, and Ed Steves & Sons.
The American Motor League launches a national security plan to deter auto theft. Members register and describe their vehicles, attach a red leather protection disk, and can claim a $100 reward for stolen-car convictions plus $25 for convictions punishing offenders who injure property on public roads. The league will notify police within hundreds of miles, share owner details if theft occurs, warn secondhand dealers, and inform automotive papers.
The league pledges to pursue arrest and prosecution of car thieves and promises a $25 reward for conviction. Members should file a registry blank detailing their vehicle to receive a numbered protection disk from league headquarters. Nonmembers may join to access the protection program.
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