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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1912

Page

3

Ex convict George Zwalley arrested on tool theft

George Zwalley released from prison about a month ago was arrested by City Detective A S Massey for stealing carpenter tools valued at 21 dollars. Sworn affidavit filed in Justice Umscheid's court. Zwalley had earlier been convicted in Bexar County for cow theft and pardoned through efforts of lawyers McAskill and Simmang, returning to San Antonio a month ago.

George Zwalley A. S. Massey Joseph Umscheid Zwalley Bexar County D. A. McAskill Theo Simmang

Union Made $2 Hats At 321 Alamo Plaza

Advertisement note lists union made hats priced two dollars at 321 Alamo Plaza. Also mentions a new modern five room cottage offered in trade for a lot and provides contact phone 2827 green.

Union Alamo Plaza Lot Green

Cardui praised by Miss Wilson for women’s relief

Camden Mississippi letter from Miss W. E. Wilson recounts how Cardui eased post operative pain and long standing female troubles. She reports lasting improvement, credits Cardui as the best medicine for women and urges others to try it with guidance from Chattanooga Medicine Co. advisory.

Cardui Cardus N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Much colder weather expected tonight in Texas

The forecast warns of freezing temperatures in San Antonio and central and southern Texas with frost likely overnight. Panhandle areas saw a sharp drop, while rain spread across the nation and San Antonio recorded about .18 inch. Major Buell predicts fair, cold conditions Tuesday and improving spring weather for the week.

San Antonio Texas Rocky Mountain Major Buell Panhandle Colorado Roswell Durango N. M United States Gulf of Mexico Great Lakes Pacific Coast Buell

Heavy rainfall floods streams in Denton area

Heavy rains yesterday and last night turned small streams into raging torrents. Bridges and culverts washed out and fences carried downstream. Total precipitation since yesterday morning reached three inches. Officials fear bigger creeks may flood the region.

Denton Associated Press Tex

Storm Warning Issued for Louisiana Coast

A storm warning was issued for the Louisiana coast as a disturbance over Northern Texas moves eastward. The system is expected to intensify, bringing brisk southerly to westerly winds this afternoon and tonight.

Associated Press New Orleans Louisiana Texas

Storm Hits Tent Near Snyder Injures Woman

A traveling family's tent on Double Mountain river 25 miles northwest of Snyder was blown down by a late night storm. A woman in the party injured her arm.

Snyder THE Associated Press Tex Double Mountain River

Weather Report From Waco on Slow Rain

Waco Texas reports slow rainfall with mild temperatures continuing through April 1. Local observers note clouds lingering and light showers affecting outdoor work and travel in the area.

Waco THE Associated Press Waco, Tex

Cold Rain falls in Vernon Texas on April First

Vernon Texas reports a cold rain began today with damp conditions across the area as residents noted chilly weather and light showers.

Vernon THE Associated Press Tex

Rainy Weather Report From Sutherland Springs

A fine rain fell in Sutherland Springs yesterday with prospects for more rain in the near term. Special to the Light notes the light showers and improving conditions for local agriculture.

Sutherland Springs Tex

Fletcher's Castoria Ad and Hotel Advertisement

A vintage classified item promotes Fletcher's Castoria for children and highlights the Gunter Hotel as the natural headquarters for travelers. It notes Dr. Luter relocating to Gibbs Building with phone changes and lists Croftonian Tailoring Co. at 104 Jefferson Street opposite the Bexar hotel with emphasis on art in cutting and imported woolens.

Croftonian Tailoring Co Jefferson Street Bexar Hotel

Rexall laxative claims relief for chronic constipation

Promises permanent relief from constipation with Rexall Orderlies sold at H. L. Wagner Rexall Store in San Antonio. The ad asserts cathartics harm the bowels, touts tonic effects on nerves and muscles, and offers a money back guarantee if results fail. It lists tablet sizes and prices and notes availability at the corner of Houston and Avenue C.

Rexall Orderlies San Antonio Rexall H. L. Wagner Houston Avenue C

Senator Robert Love Taylor Dies At 61 In Nashville

Washington dispatch reports Tennessee’s Senator Robert Love Taylor died Sunday at 9 40 in Nashville. His body to lie in state at the state house before interment in Knoxville Thursday. Known as “Fiddling Bob” he was a longtime lawyer from Nashville and came from a political family.

Washington, D. C Robert Love Taylor State Capitol Nashville Taylor Congress State House Knoxville Senate Arizona New Mexico Washington Bob” Taylor Happy Valley Tennessee Indian Affairs Confederate Senate

Republican May Succeed Taylor

Nashville April 1 The death of Senator Robert L. Taylor leaves Tennessee with a vacant seat to be filled by Governor Hooper pending legislative reconvening next January A Republican appointment could give Tennessee its first GOP senator since Reconstruction If Hooper selects a party member Newell Sanders of Chattanooga is favored for the honor

Taylor Associated Press Nashville Tenn Robert L. Taylor United States Tennessee Hooper Newell Sanders Chattanooga Republican State Committee

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce with phone 341 for urgent transport and funeral home coordination.

Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service

Coal Mine Work Stoppage Affects 400000 Men Across US

Thousands of coal miners in Pennsylvania and the central bituminous fields halted eight hour shifts in a suspension that could become a strike. The outcome hinges on union votes and talks with employers within ten days, with about 400000 directly affected and 300000 more watching for wage and condition impacts. A Cleveland conference saw miners abandon most wage demands.

Pennsylvania Cleveland

Anthracite miners observe eight hour day amid idle ranks

Philadelphia reports a total shutdown in the anthracite regions with about 175000 workers idle as United Mine Workers orders a suspension of the eight hour day plan. Engineers pumpmen and other key workers report for duty while repairs begin during the idle period.

Associated Press Philadelphia West United Mine Workers

Expect settlement soon after coal workers suspension ends

NEW YORK, April 1. Anthracite coal operators believe the suspension of work in the hard coal region, effective today, will not last. They expect the April 10 Philadelphia meeting between the operators' committee and miners' representatives to yield a $5 basis, noting the lack of disruptions as support.

Associated Press New York Philadelphia

San-A-Lac Relieves Headache at Gunter Hotel Mecca

Advertising blurb promotes the Gunter Hotel in Texas as the meeting place for traveling men with a new seven room dwelling offered in trade for an international phone number 2827. The note positions the venue as a hub for travelers and trade connections.

Gunter Mecca Texas

Gunter Rooms Offered From $1.50 In Ad

The notice promotes low room rates at the Gunter with pricing from $1.50 and up. It also urges readers to cleanse the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla to prevent illness and stresses the importance of eliminating impurities during a vulnerable period.

Hood

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