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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
5
Weather prophets weigh Easter forecasts as showers may miss Eastern Texas including San Antonio while cooler conditions persist tonight and Sunday. High pressure from the northwest edges a storm centered in Minnesota, bringing light showers at most, with sunshine likely later and parades proceeding.
Snow was reported this morning in parts of the north and northwest as weather notes described cold conditions and light accumulation. The report highlighted unsettled conditions extending into nearby areas with continued cold temperatures.
A material witness describes Joseph Thibodeaux the voodoo doctor as inspiring the plan to murder the Randall family and others. Officers return from Opelousas with the witness as sheriffs anticipate more arrests linking New Orleans. The suspect Clementine Barnabet faces trial amid fear and a defiant smile.
Classified notice urges readers to place want ads by 10 pm for Sunday publication under proper classifications. Telephone option offered with pay later, listing both phones 176.
Two presidential candidates Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt tour Illinois by special trains to stump ahead of the next Tuesday preferential primary. Taft campaigners plan wide speaker visits. Champ Clark backers boost Clark with Stone and Francis. La Follette appears on the ballot while Harmon stays out.
United States Senator W J Stone and former Missouri Congressman W H Cowherd spoke in Springfield on Champ Clark full support. The gathering included regional Democrats noting unity and vigor while Stone questioned Governor Wilson's suitability as a presidential candidate and cited voting records.
Advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion and upset stomach. Claims relief in five minutes from gas, belching, heartburn, and nausea with a 50 cent size available at drug stores. Promises improved digestion and appetite after one dose.
Oklahoma City April 6 report from Fred Straugh says Crazy Snake real name Chitto Harjo died today near Old Hickory Creeks stamping ground. The famed Indian leader who led a 1908 uprising against white land claims had sought justice in Washington before dying in his tepee.
A fragment notes Goose liver dish at the White Horse Tavern titled San-A-Lac. The terse line hints at a dining or beverage scene without full context.
Washington April 6 A adverse report on the house steel revision bills signed by all Republican members of the finance committee except Senator La Follette was submitted to the senate. The document calls the bill ill advised and harmful, arguing it would lower protection and threaten a key American industry. It cites hearings from 18 states and 245 concerns with 225 manufacturers warning that free listing machine tools could close factories. It challenges the Ways and Means Committee estimate of 25 million dollars annual import growth as misguiding domestic markets.
M. E. Leming the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad vice president returned from Texarkana where he inspected ties and other material for the expansion. Within two weeks enough material should arrive for the first five miles of track to San Jose. About 350000 creosoted ties have been ordered from Texarkana and the first shipment will start tomorrow. A shipment of piling to Fowlerton was sent for the Frio river bridge and several flat cars were ordered to haul material as the line advances.
Friends of Henry Singleton of Collin county announce a campaign headquarters opening in Dallas on Monday. J. M. Harris of McKinney will oversee operations for the candidate for state commissioner of agriculture.
In Springfield Newfoundland and Labrador on April 6 Woodrow Wilson denied Senator Stone of Missouri's claim that he did not vote for Bryan in 1900 and did not vote in 1908. He called the charges falsehoods sworn to by men willing to swear to anything and affirmed he has always voted the Democratic ticket.
In Lincoln Nebraska Senator La Follette assailed opponents after a large crowd gathered. He accused Roosevelt of failing as president by letting trusts flourish and said Taft did not enforce party tariff pledges.
Steamship Company executives C. D. Mallory of New York and H. E. Maynard arrived in San Antonio for an inspection trip. Mallory boats run between Galveston and New York, and officials may study extending Mallory agencies in the city, where the company maintains an office.
Corpus Christi Texas April 6. The school board announced public schools will close May 24 and graduation exercises will be held May 29 at the high school auditorium. The term enrollment surpasses 1650, with 1350 reported earlier in 1911.
The South Texas Teachers association opened in Yoakum on Friday with a large attendance. The program was described as interesting as educators gathered in the city for the meeting.
About half the needed funds for a San Antonio southward Franklin road right of way have been raised by the Chamber of Commerce committee. They plan to raise about $10,000 more in addition to $5,000 left from a $100,000 bonus to secure the road. Condemnation suits may be required as landowners resist. Charles Graebner says land values nearby will rise and the project benefits citizens, not current landowners alone.
An Apple Creek woman details a four year battle with heart trouble and nervous prostration caused by coffee. After quitting coffee and using Postum, her health restored, with steadier nerves, resolved heart pain, and renewed energy. She also helped her sister-in-law quit coffee and gain weight.
The Commercial club has organized a three day trade excursion for Corpus Christi business men traveling to the lower Rio Grande valley by Frisco. The trip departs April 24 from Corpus Christi with 75 participants and 42 scheduled stops. The Woodmen band will accompany the delegation.
The tuberculosis commission completed bidder listings for fixtures equipment and furnishings for the Carlsbad colony in Tom Green County. Winners include C A Dahlich Austin for reception room furniture and subsistence building, Sharpe Smith Chicago for examination room equipment and hospital fixtures, Swann Furniture Austin for superintendent and dormitory furniture, Crowther Hardware San Angelo for kitchen china glassware and hardware, with hospital bedding linen and other items awarded to the named suppliers. Contracts await price compilation before final award.
Washington April 6 Attorney General Wickersham held conferences on the Sherman act with leaders from three key sectors Harvester steel and beef He discussed a potential friendly dissolution with International Harvester and reviewed steel trust suit strategy with Jacob Dickinson and J E Cotton It was noted that testimony in the steel case could begin in weeks The meat packers issue after Chicago acquittal remained unsettled
Paris April 6 a series of diplomatic changes is being considered by the foreign affairs ministry per Figaro It may move Jules J Jusserand from Washington to Madrid and Antony Vladislaus Klobuckowski from Brussels to Washington but nothing is confirmed
The state treasury in Austin Texas reopened for business this morning after a two day closure to count and check cash bonds and other securities.
State Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish travels to Fort Worth to testify in the Frank Norris church fire case heard in district court. He and Fort Worth fire marshals investigated the church fire connected to the pastor.
Comptroller Lane announced the forfeiture of the liquor license of W. J. Amhergen a saloon keeper in El Paso Texas as of April 6. The action reflects regulatory enforcement by state authorities and affects local alcohol sales.
Texas Attorney General Jewel P. Lightfoot and Assistant John W. Brady returned from St. Louis and New York after investigations into oil and wire firms suspected of violating Texas anti trust laws. They scrutinized the Pierce-Fordyce Oil association and planned a full report in several days. Detectives tracked both sides, sparking near confrontation as rival operatives exchanged reports.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary retired expresses belief that both Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott reached the South Pole. He spoke at a April 6 commemorative event and presented a medal made partly from Arctic material. Peary said Scott likely reached the pole in mid January, about a month after Amundsen.
A coroner's jury of wealthy men headed by financier George W. Perkins was selected to probe the death of Harry Lavelle, shot March 22 at the home of Benjamin F. Jackson, who faces shooting charges. The panel includes former cabinet member George B. Cortelyou.
Advert says Ozomulsion supplies building material for blood and bone and helps worn tissues recover. It targets thin, run-down people seeking strength and warns of consumption risk if weakened. Free sample bottle offer appears with instructions to request by mail.
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