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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1914

Page

3

Dinner Toasts Mark Turning Point in US Japan Ties

Dr. Charles Eliot presided at a dinner where speakers urged friendship with Japan as equality, contrasted exclusionist sentiment with regional alliance, and praised Japan’s progress toward liberal ideas. Dr. Shoshuke Sato and Dr. Jo also addressed the Panama Canal and coastwise shipping developments.

Charles Eliot T. Iyenaga University of Chicago Japan America United States George W. Wickersnam Taft Commodore Perry Shoshuke Sato Agricultural College Tohoku University of Japan Eliot Panama Canal Wilson

Texans to Attend Five Army Camps This Summer

A large number of Texas college students plan to attend one of five regular army summer camps. Capt H S Wagner U S A inspector instructs the Texas National Guard citing the influx of letters and inquiries as evidence of the interest.

Austin Tex Wagner Texas National Guard Texas

Almost His

A playful exchange recalls a purse-proud scoundrel who ate another’s steak while an option on Itheaterday slipped away. The quip plays on pride and missed opportunity in a lighthearted moment.

Mackaye Plans Civic Spectacle With Aeroplane In St Louis

Percy Mackaye the poet and playwright consults aviation experts to select an aeroplane and pilot for a civic spectacle in St Louis. His staging of The Masque of St Louis will feature a giant eagle biplane flying across the scene at the finale, symbolizing unity. The pageant marks the 150th anniversary celebration of the city’s settlement.

New York Percy Mackaye St. Louis Mackey Mississippi Europe Saint Louis Gold Union

Kansans for Prohibition backs national reform aims

The Republican state committee in Topeka adopted a platform supporting national prohibition and woman suffrage, the initiative and referendum, opposition to judicial recall, and a nonpartisan tariff board to draft a protective tariff. In Hutchinson Frederick C. Newberry announced his Democratic bid for U S senator and noted his Nebraska legislature service and maximum rate law authored.

Topeka Kan Republican State Committee Hutchinson Frederick C. Newberry United States Nebraska

Court Ends Guergia Will Contest

The Texas Supreme Court denied rehearing in the Guergia will case, allowing Leopold Guergin to share the estimated $500000 estate formerly disinherited. The decision follows a trial in the Fifty seventh District Court and prior appeals in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals.

Bexar County Supreme Court Leopold Guergin Edeline Guergin Holt Charles Peld Guergin Manuela Morales Guergin Adeline Guergin Holt Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Mexico Virginia Ross W. R. Jackson Kinney J. F. Carl E. A. Wolf Et al B. G. Lane Dimmitt Carl Mary K. Baker Francis J. Heney Aransas F. J. Smalley Guy Voght Calhoun W. S. Fly Emma V. Ogg Hiram E. Ogg Bexar C. A. Luckenbach Thomas Gulf Refining Company Pegues Mercantile Company Zavala O. Lammers C. H. Wolfertz T. A. Coleman Carl Luetke L. R. Kilborn B. F. Johnson Sr St Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railway D. A

Death penalty affirmed in Subia case. Durfee, Johnson rulings noted

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Fernando Subia’s death sentence for killing Pecos city marshal T. Y. Moorehead. The court denied a rehearing for Joe Durfee, who was scheduled for hanging for Mrs. L. B. Seitz’s murder in Brazoria County. Alex Johnson’s five year sentence for killing his employer A. P. Duncan was also affirmed as Supreme Court actions listed numerous applications granted or refused.

Austin Tex Court of Criminal Appeals Reeves County Fernando Subia T. Y. Moorehead Pecos Joe Durfee L. B. Seitz Brazoria County Durfee Harper Alex Johnson Killin A. P. Duncan Waco

Statesman Praises Plant Juice As Vitality Booster

Prominent state legislator Hon. H. M. Brown endorses Plant Juice as a non stimulant tonic that rebuilt his nerves and vitality. He claims it heals stomach, kidney, and nervous troubles and returns users to natural health. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.

H. M. Brown Wharton Texas Attorney Brown Fischer’s Drug Store

Court notices and appeals set for submission across several counties

A listings style record shows multiple cases in state courts with names like Bell Pecos and N T Ry Co versus J N Raysor and Dallas County cases set for April 22. Other entries include criminal appeals affirmed reversed dismissed and motions rehearing with participants from cities such as Dallas Angel ina Houston and Nacogdoches.

N. T. Ry. Co Texas W. C. Thompson Roberts Joe Lane Charles Kuehn Clay C. W. Hickman Hill Hugh Hunt S. R. Johnson Johnson John Roe Mra D. Davis Bowie Matilda Dumphy Commercial Union Association Co Texas & Pacific Ry. Co M. A. Matkin Wood

Central Texas League of Gun Clubs Planned

Organizers in Austin announce plans to form the Central Texas League of Gun Clubs including Austin San Marcos Taylor Georgetown Kyle and Lockhart. Dr A L Netery backs the project proposing monthly shoots in a league town and letters have been sent to member clubs calling a meeting to finalize plans.

Austin Tex Central Texas League of Gun Clubs San Marcos Taylor Georgetown Kyle Lockhart A. L. Netery

Vacation Order Hits 4000 Money Shop Workers

Director Ralph of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing announced that every plate printer must take 18 days furlough in the next three months due to a lack of funds. The money sheets produced will drop from 15 million to 5 million this year, affecting about 3100 employees and likely increasing dirty notes in circulation.

Washington, D. C Ralph Bureau of Engraving and Printing Congress Bureau Office of The United States Treasury

Arkansas delegation seeks higher funds for Red River improvement

A group of Arkansas businessmen urged the Senate commerce committee to boost general improvement funds for the lower Red River. An amendment by Senator Sheppard to the rivers and harbors bill would set aside 100000 dollars yearly for this work. The delegation, including Dr. N. H. Y. Man C. S. Christian M. C. Tilson and Henry Moore, pressed for more but offered no specific amount. Representatives Aswell and Atkins spoke for Louisiana interests.

Washington, D. C Senate Commerce Committee Red River Sheppard Arkansas N. H. Y. Man C. S. Christian M. C. Tilson Henry Moore Aswell Atkins Louisiana

Scrofula Skin Troubles Mentioned With Hood's Sar-saparilla

Among the manifestations of scrofula are facial and body eruptions plus inflamed eyelids sore ears and muscle wasting. Hood's Sar saparilia is promoted as a remedy to cleanse the blood and build the system.

Hood Great Medicine

Senators Seek Limits on Mail Frank Privileges

In Washington on April 1 Senator Robinson of Arkansas introduced a bill to cap senatorial mail privileges at 600 dollars per year. The day’s Senate session also debated a contingent expenses measure to cap official messages at 60 dollars per senator, with Kenyon proposing a no-wire message ban that failed due to no quorum. the vote count reached 35.

Washington, D. C Senate Robinson Arkansas Committee Kenyon

No title available

A fragment notes a measure falling short of passage by nearly six votes, indicating it did not pass by a narrow margin and left supporters short of the threshold.

Mayes May Resign Doubt Over Holding Two Posts

April 1 Austin Texas Lieutenant Governor Will H Mayes accepted the dean position of journalism at the University of Texas The governor doubts resignation is needed since no salary is attached while the attorney general argues he could not draw pay from both roles Looney notes no constitutional obstacle but no salary from either office if held concurrently Mayes brings 15 years of newspaper experience and has led national and state press associations.

Mayes Texas Looney National Editorial Association Texas Press Association

Resignation of Nueces Hotel Manager Takes Effect

CORPUS CHRISTI Tex April 1 The resignation of W A Roach man as manager of the Nueces hotel became effective today J J Nix an official of the hotel company who has been actively identified with the management of the place will con-

Corpus Christi Tex W. A. Roachman Nueces Hotel J. J. Nix

Fr. Advokes Perfection Lard Patent Notation

An issue note states Fr. Adv. announces perfection lard designation amid references to J. H. Hopkins and a succession to Mr. Roachman. The item hints at entitlement and urging request for compliance within capacity terms.

J. H. Hopkins Issiutant Aee Roachman

Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Shiny Hair

An advertisement claims Parisian Sage cleanses the scalp, stops itching, and promotes hair growth. The tea like preparation is sold in bottles at drug stores and promises a healthy, glossy finish after application with a sponge or cloth.

Norwell real estate boom aims to lure buyers to Texas town

Townsite Department reports surging Norwell lot sales with unusually low preliminary prices. Lots measure 50x140 residential and 25x90 25x140 business plots priced under 73 dollars, with 20 percent down and one cent monthly payments, cash 10 percent. Projected price hike after May 4 expected to boost demand as rail extension reaches McMullen county.

Norwell

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