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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1913

Page

2

Vitalitas promoted as cure at health resorts

Advertised as a new Nature remedy drawn from a volcanic substance. claims include curing stomach disorders rheumatism kidney and liver ills biliousness catarrh and skin and blood disorders. Customer testimonials from Houston describe dramatic health gains after three weeks. Sold with guarantee at Wagner Drug Store 407 East Houston Street.

Houston Wagner Drug Store East Houston Street Vitalitas

Governor seeks legal view on highway commission bill

The governor sent the highway commission bill to the attorney general for an opinion on constitutionality. He notes the provision for a highway engineer holding two positions and a six year term for the commission. He also asks whether the bill allowing trial of habitual drunkards and confinement in the insane asylum is constitutional.

Highway Commission Austin Tex State Highway Commission

Carranza Plans Campaign Centered at Piedras

Delegates in session with Governor Carranza map a definite campaign plan. Carranza prepares a reply to Guadelupe's manifesto signed by seventy officers. Reports say Piedras is not temporary. it will be the permanent headquarters and seat of the provisional national government.

Carranza Piedras

Bliss Denies Authority Behind Arrests at Eagle Pass Border

Brigadier General Tasker H Bliss, head of the Southern Department, says he knows of no orders authorizing arrests of revolutionists crossing the Eagle Pass international bridge. He cites only neutrality law violations as grounds for border patrol actions and cannot confirm direct War Department communications with the Eagle Pass commander.

International Bridge Eagle Pass Tasker H. Bliss Southern Department General Bliss United States War Department

Wilson takes up Japanese protest over California alien land act

President Wilson today examined the formal protest of the Japanese government against the alien land act pending in the California Legislature. He planned a meeting with Senator Works of California to learn the bill status and sought information from Secretary Lane of the interior department, a California native.

Washington, D. C Wilson California Works Lane Interior Department

New Train in Service Between Victoria and San Antonio

The Southern Pacific operates a new service between Victoria and San Antonio replacing the previously ordered motor car. The train leaves Victoria at 8 15 a m and arrives San Antonio in the afternoon, returns from San Antonio at 6 30 p m arriving Victoria at 11 15 p m. This service serves a larger population and enables day trips for shoppers between Victoria and San Antonio.

Southern Pacific Victoria San Antonio Sutherland Springs Here

Suffragettes Destroy Mansion Near Norwich Suburbs

Militant suffragettes and incendiaries attacked a large unoccupied mansion in the Norwich suburbs last night setting it on fire and causing destruction. The assailants fled and were not captured.

London Norwich

Old Folks Find New Remedy Croxone Relieves Ailments

An old age remedy Croxone is promoted to relieve sleep disturbing bladder weakness backache rheumatism and other age related disorders by cleansing kidney walls and filtering glands. The ad claims it neutralizes uric acid and dissolves toxins improving kidney function with immediate effect and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.

Earth

Ballot order split avoided. Beethoven Hall ticket leads

Judge Camp ruled the Progressive ticket must stay together and sit at the head of the ballot column for the school trustee election. The ballot lists nine Progressive names first, with two overlapping candidates Dr. Frederick Terrell and Sam Harris. Independent candidate Dr. Emma T. Miller appears last and could create complications for voters selecting multiple women. Ballots printed for 8000 copies with guidance to vote for nine only.

J. L. Camp Forty-fifth District Judge Camp Bethoven Hall Eli Hertzberg M. J. Bliem Atlee B. Ayres C. A. Goeth E. G. LeStourgeon G. Bechtel Albin Seidel Frederick Terrell Sam L. Harris T. M. Dechmann J. F. Fentiman Don A. Bliss Mike Goggan Charles Florian Emma T. Miller Progressive Terrell Mr. Harris Progressive League Dr. Miller J. Ira Kercheville J. D. Walthall Judge Bliss M. Wood White R. O. Langworthy Beethoven Hall Kercheville Ira Kercheville Fritz

Delegates Nominate Dechmann and Fentiman for Posts

Names Bliss Florian and Goggan were not mentioned by delegates. Dechmann and Fentiman were placed in nomination by the group.

Bliss Florian Goggan Dechmann Fentiman

Polling Place Change For Seventh Ward Election

Voters in the Seventh ward will vote at Mayer's store 902 Delaware street instead of 709 Wyoming street for the school trustee election tomorrow. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Other wards list stations and presiding officers including City Hall and various halls, stores, and barber shops across the city.

Seventh Ward Mayer’s Delaware Street Wyoming Street Mayer's Store Albert Meyer Fest’s Hall Antonio S. Flores Frio Street van Teel Old School House Buena Vista Cibolo Streets R. G. Callahan Schaefer's Hall Joe Carle Jr Wilkinson's Store Prospect Hill Irving M. Dietz Main Avenue George F. Stuemke San Pedro Springs Pavilion H. Judy Avenue E School Gustav Frasch Grayson and River Avenue Gus H. Schneider Muth Otto Kreter Odd Fellows Mayer's H. C. Ripps Mission Garden H. J. Huppertz Magnolia Meat Market Kleid’s Gembler Garden Streets O. B. Black

Scratching Debate Hits Progressive School Board Races

Executive committee members in the Bedell building discussed not supporting Frederick Terrell or Sam Harris, effectively reducing Beethoven Hall slate to four candidates. Rumors circulated that Harris might be scratched and Ernest Raba and Nat Green written in, but no action was taken.

Progressive School Board Bedell Frederick Terrell Sam Harris Terrell Harris Dr. Terrell School Board Ernest Raba Nat Green

Eighteen Die As German Bark Mimi Capsizes Off Nehalem Bay

Bay City Oregon April 7 Eighteen men drowned when the German bark Mimi capsized after being hauled off North Spit Nehalem Bay She had run ashore February 13 Captain J Westphal master guards and sailors perished while attempting to refloat the vessel Survivors include Captain Charles Fisher of Portland and Russell Blackman secretary of Fisher Engineering Corporation The cabin boy and a sailor hanged from the mast after the wreckage broke apart.

Bay City Ore Mimi North Spit Nehalem Bay Garibaldi Station Charles Fisher Portland Fisher Engineering Corporation J. Westphal Russell Blackman W. E. Keen J. E. Holyfield Brighton

Election Returns From County School Trustee Races

Returns from county school trustees races outside city limits are coming in to County Clerk Frank R Newton. Most results may arrive after midweek or Saturday as presiding officers may wait to bring in the returns before certificates are issued by the county commissioners.

Frank R. Newton

Pino’s Hydroscope Lets View Ocean Depths Over A Mile

The hydroscope enables seeing through sea depths well beyond ordinary vision. Inventor Signor Pino designed the device and is noted as a Marconi schoolmate aiding its development.

Signor Pino Marconi

Jka Charged Not Aged On Sassins

A fragment notes Jka charged with offenses not aged on details. The brief hints at a legal matter and unresolved questions about the charges and proceedings.

Jka

Sonora insurgents plan push on Ojeda and Guaymas

The Sonora state government forces announce a campaign against Ojeda and his federals in Naco while moving to seize Guaymas. About 3000 troops are to depart Hermosillo with forces already extending toward Empalme as deserters join the insurgents.

Nogales Ariz Sonora Mex Ojeda Naco Guaymas Huerta Hermosillo Empalme Pacific Coast Gulf Port

Orozco Sr Safe After Mexico to Cuernavaca Visit

Pas cual Orozco Sr head of the Orozco house communicated with family March 30 according to his grandson who escaped via Nogales. He met Zapata March 26 presented his message and reached Cuernavaca unmolested. Grandson says report of his slaying is false. Refugees urged to return as Nuevo Laredo authorities report calm.

San Francisco Pascual Orozco Sr Orozco Mexico Nogales Ariz Emiliano Zapata Zapata Morelos Cuernavaca Maytorena Sonora

Bandits Capture City in Mexico City Region

Bandits seized Tenan cingo near Mexico City under General Genevieve de la C. Forces included Coahuila carbineers who recently revolted at San Angel. Federal troops were dispatched from the capital to confront the bandits.

City Mexico City Tenancingo State of Mexico Genevieve de la C San Angel

Aubert Moves On Lampazos in Mexican Campaign

General Tracy Aubert advances on Lampazos after defeating constitutionalists at Bustamante who fled westward through a mountain gap. The reported loss from the battle is not yet confirmed. Federal strategy calls for two columns, one under a junior commander.

Aubert Lampazos Monterey Mex Tracy Aubert Bustamente

Diapepsin Promise to Cure Indigestion Quickly

An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims the 50 cent dose digests food, relieves sour stomach, and leaves the eater with a healthy appetite, urging readers to buy now and keep a supply.

Pape

General Aubert Moves With Casso Lopez Against Monclova

General Aubert and General Casso Lopez coordinate to advance forces toward Monclova. The report notes allied units preparing operations and strategic aims against the city.

Aubert Casso Lopez Monclova

General Ojeda Withdraws From Naco With Forces

General Ojeda and his entire force left Naco this afternoon to strike west toward state troops forming a three sided cordon around the border town. Skirmishing has occurred between the opposing forces since early today.

Ojeda Mexico Naco

Fiesta de San Jacinto Opens April 21 With Elaborate Decor

Fiesta begins April 21 as crowds from across the country descend on San Antonio. Streets will glow with multi colored lights flags and streamers as merchants prepare a festive atmosphere. The Fiesta Association meets Tuesday to decide show locations with Bowen's Island or Main Military and Alamo plazas options on the table.

Fiesta Association of Chamber of Commerce Bowen's Island Main Military Alamo

Buildings Burn at Donna Trade Center Fire

Two Donna structures occupied by J. Ff. Mitchell's grocery and John Burk's pool hall were destroyed by fire early today in Mercedes Texas. The blaze caused a $6000 loss with $4000 insured. Origin of the fire is unknown.

Mercedes Donna J. Ff. Mitchell John Burk

River near record stage at Memphis

April 7 Memphis officials report the Mississippi River rose 1.2 feet in 24 hours to 44.9 feet. Flood crest likely by Wednesday with rapid fall afterward as upriver gauges show steadying waters. Levee work continues at Hickman Osceola Luxora Point Pleasant and Memphis backwater from Wolf River flooding about a dozen blocks.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi River Central District United States Engineers Weather Bureau Mississippi Valley Hickman St. Louis Cairo Mississippi Territory Reelfoot Markham Missouri Arkansas Osceola Luxora Point Pleasant Wolf River Bayou Gayoso

Louisiana Federation of Women’s Clubs Meet Delayed Arrival

SHREVEPORT La April 7 The Louisiana Federation of Women’s Clubs opened its fourteenth annual session with Mrs Percy Pennybacker of Austin Texas president of the general federation of Women’s Clubs not arriving for the opening session due to a delayed train.

Pennybacker Shreveport Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs Percy Pennybacker Austin Tex General Federation of Women's Clubs

Judge Smith Speaks on Christian Science at Beethoven Hall

Boston judge Clifford P. Smith lectured yesterday afternoon in Beethoven Hall on Christian Science. He urged that human dominion over adversities defines happiness and summarized the movement’s aims to revive Christ’s original teachings and serve as the Spirit of Truth.

Beethoven Hall Clifford P. Smith Boston First Church of Christ, Scientist A. N. Badger Unitarian Church of San Antonio

Banquet Planned for Minstrel Performers at Post D A A

A meeting at the Menger Hotel decided to host a banquet for the Post D Travelers' Protective Association minstrel show performers. Udo Haarman will arrange the May 1 event. Seven members were elected, boosting the post toward a 500-strong goal. Preparations begin for a drummer delegation to the state convention in Fort Worth on April 24 25 and 26.

Post, D Travelers’ Protective Association Menger Hotel Udo Haarman Association Fort Worth

Court Opens April Term With Jury Panelled

County Judge James R. Davis opened the April term of the county criminal court this morning and empanelled a jury as several cases were called. Most were misdemeanors including assaults and appeals from the corporation court. The April terms of the Forty-fifth Fifty-seventh and Seventy-third District courts also opened with hearings and settings, but no trials yet.

James R. Davis County Criminal Court Corporation Court

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Texas Japan Citizens Bank & Trust Co Orozco SR Grandson Laredo Nuevo Laredo Matamoras Selz Opp. Blum’s W. & CG. Shoe CO Selz Royal E. Houston St Mississippi Wimer, Richardson & Company Gibbs Bidg Financial Responsibility de Groos National Bank Alamo National Bank San Antono Lex
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