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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1913

Page

6

Showers And Cooler Forecast For Texas Region

A weather map shows a low pressure area over New Mexico and Colorado with rain to its south. Texas reports rainfall in Fort Worth Taylor and Del Rio. From the Panhandle to the Gulf a cloudy unsettled pattern with light showers persists. North of the storm area conditions are noted but not finished in the fragment.

New Mexico Colorado Texas Fort Worth Taylor del Rio Panhandle Gulf San Antonio

Continental High Pressure Brings Cooler Weather Tomorrow

An area of high pressure forms behind the storm, creating a cooler air mass that will arrive tomorrow. The cooler wave follows the storm track, bringing relief from warmer conditions to the area.

Roof Repair Offer From Simpson Prince Roofing Co

Does your roof leak? The firm offers free consultation to diagnose trouble. If you hire them, they promise fair prices and a gilt edged guarantee. Address 304 Central Office Ride.

Simpson-Prince Roofing Co Central Office Ride

Mammoth Pekin Duck Eggs at Wagenfehr Poultry Depot

Pekin duck eggs advertised for incubation in bulk at Wagenfehr Poultry Depot located near Garden and Villita Streets. Inventory notes include incu bator lots or less.

Wagenfehr Poultry Depot Cor. Garden & Villita Sts

Emma Miller Seeks School Board Seat In Local Race

Community voters consider Dr. Emma Miller in the upcoming school board race. The notice urges support for her candidacy and outlines her qualifications.

Emma Miller

Church Unity Urged by Ministerial Union Leader

At a YMCA meeting Rev Frank Dyer urged unity among Christian denominations as the next great step in American Christianity. He argued cooperation and brotherhood across church lines will better mobilize mission work, education, and social leadership. Mrs Mamie Webb Curtis spoke on cooperation for the San Antonio state convention, and ministers pledged support.

Frank Dyer First Congregational Church Christia Mr. Dyer Dyer Organic Union of All Christian Churches Dwyer Nat B. Reed Prospect Hill Methodist Church Mamie Webb Curtis San Antonio San Antonio City L. B. Haines E. Garfield Johnson

The White Ghost of Disaster at Grand Tonight

Tonight at the Grand a vivid motion picture titled The White Ghost of Disaster portrays the Titanic sinking with detailed scenes of boarding, the voyage, the iceberg collision, panic, wireless orders, lifeboats, and a concluding farewell. Baby Dolores and amateur acts join Friday nights with a secret Monday feature.

Grand Baby Dolores

Cleopatra at the Princess Theater Tonight in San Antonio

The Princess presents Cleopatra with Helen Gardner in the title role tonight. The theater expects a full house of about 1500 seats after crowded daytime showings and will feature James K. Hackett in The Prisoner of Zenda for a one day only presentation Friday.

San Antonians Helen Gardner Princess Theater James K. Hackett Hackett

Five horse and buggy thefts recovered by police

Police report five incidents of horse and buggy thefts in the city. Rigs belonging to Dr. F Fernandez M Acres A L Peck T Montalvo and W Markham were taken and later recovered at various locations. Officers warn such thefts are serious mischief and could be felonies if animals are seized.

F. Fernandez Buena Vista Street San Marcos Market Streets M. Acres Baylor Street Phillips Jones Avenue Josephine Street A. L. Peck Policeman McMurray Martinez Slaughter House T. Montalvo San Jacinto Street Missil W. Markham Utah Street

Bondsman Cannot Escape Convict Bond Responsibility

A boss timer who bailed an employee on a convict bond cannot escape liability by turning the defendant in to the sheriff. Deputy James Galbraith said no such legal provision exists and the bondsman must remain responsible. A convict bond binds the convicted to pay fines in installments, often with the employer signing on.

James Galbraith County Criminal Court

German American Alliance backs Goeth and Seidel for San Antonio school board

Political notice urges German speaking voters to elect C. A. Goeth and Alvin Seidel to the San Antonio school board. Signed by Cc. H. Mueller, President, Bruno Nauschitz, Secretary. Also includes an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming blood cleansing benefits.

San Antonio

Cardui credited for relief of Springfield woman

In a Springfield letter Miss C L Fuquay describes illness from overexertion and being told she was lazy. After a physician failed to help, a bottle of Cardui, the women’s tonic, restored her appetite and health within four bottles. The ad urges other women to try Cardui and asks them to write to Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.

N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga

Luncheon Honors Miss Inez Lucille Miller at Guinn Home

Miss Marguerite, Mamie and Bessie Guinn hosted a five course luncheon for Miss Inez Lucille Miller at their South Alamo Street residence. Yellow rose centerpiece and Cupid favors decorated the table with pink rose buds and fern fronds along the mirror plaque.

Marguerite Mamie Bessie Guinn Inez Lucille Miller South Alamo Street Miss Miller Lee B. Miller Mabel Shields Ruby Tracy Grace Griffin A. Eager Edward Martin Steves John D. Guinn Roy Traylor

Journalist Terry Daley to Read Own Poems in Hot Springs

The well known Hot Springs Ark journalist Terry Daley has agreed to appear in readings of his poetry and prose. The event will be at the Gunter with the date to be announced later.

Terry Daley Hot Springs, Ark Gunter

Piano Recital By Mrs Madison Pupils At Woman's Club

Mrs Clara Duggan Madison presented her pupils in a piano recital Saturday afternoon at the Woman's Club. The program featured dances and classics by Mildred Duggan Annie Muir Hallie Fincham Hattie Zadek Dorris Avery Minnie Hirsch Willyam Miles Jack Berman Mildred Wallach Eleanor Warren Rowena Walker Sarah Silliman William Crown Margaret Livingston Eugenia Taylor and other students performing works by Godard Moszkowski Chopin Bach Grieg and Talma among others.

Clara Duggan Madison Woman's Club Aimee Minnie Hirsch Gabriel Marie Sarah Silliman von Wulm William Crown Carl W. Kern Margaret Livingston Maurice Talma Eugenia Taylor

Methodist church shower honors Miss Myrtle Elliott

The Philathea and Baraca classes of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a Friday evening miscellaneous shower for the upcoming bride Miss Myrtle Elliott. Music games and refreshments were enjoyed by attendees.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Myrtle Elliott

Mrs. Terrell to Be Honored at Laurel Heights Church Reception

Mrs. Chester H. Terrell returns from a long stay in Austin and will be honored by the Summit Place Circle of Laurel Heights Methodist Church with a reception from four to six o clock on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. L. Browne located at 3001 Main Avenue.

Chester H. Terrell Austin Summit Place Laurel Heights Methodist Church J. L. Browne Main Avenue

Reception Planned for Arcadia Guests Tomorrow Afternoon

A reception tomorrow afternoon will honor Mrs. Fletcher Robson of Marianna Arkansas and Mrs. W D Mauck of Bentonville Arkansas hosted by Mrs Albert Deutsch and Mrs Thomas Eugene Moore in their residence.

Albert Deutsch Thomas Eugene Moore Fletcher Robson Marianna, Ark W. D. Mauck Bentonville, Ark

Swift & Co Beef Prices in San Antonio Week Ending April 5

Swift & Co reports fresh beef sales in San Antonio averaged 10.85 cents per pound for the week ending April 5. The data reflects weekly market activity and pricing.

Swift & Co San Antonio

Women’s clubs schedule meetings at Camden street clubhouse

The Council of Jewish Women will hold a regular session at 3 PM tomorrow at the Camden street clubhouse. The San Antonio Pen Women plan a 3 30 PM gathering tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. J Kendrick Collins.

Council of Jewish Women Camden Street San Antonio J. Kendrick Collins

Miss Regina Smith Hosts Niobean Club at 213 Richmond

Miss Regina Smith will host the Niobean Literary Club from 4 to 6 tomorrow afternoon at her home 213 Richmond Avenue.

Regina Smith Niobean Literary Club Richmond Avenue

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Sacred Heart Ladies

The Sacred Heart Church ladies announce an ice cream supper on Prospect Hill church grounds tomorrow evening, inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend.

The Ladies of the Sacred Heart Church Prospect Hill

Engagement announced for Miss Myrtle Elliott and Lawrence Housden

Announcement states Miss Myrtle Elliott and Lawrence Housden plan to wed on Wednesday evening April 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Housden on River avenue.

Myrtle Elliott Lawrence Housden T. P. Housden River Avenue

Maud Fry to Wed Stewart P. Horden of Springfield

Mr and Mrs D W Fry announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Maud to Stewart P Horden of Springfield Missouri.

D. W. Fry Maud Stewart P. Horden Springfield, Missouri

Resinol Sells Cure For Eczema In Cure Testimony

A Brooklyn man describes weeks of severe itching and bleeding then relief after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. He reports fading red spots, gradual healing, and full cure within a month. The ad claims Resinol clears eczema rashes ring worm psoriasis and pimples.

Adolph Schoen Shepherd Avenue Brooklyn Resinol Baltimore

Supreme Court Rules Railways Leasing Property Not Doing Business

The Supreme Court ruled hundreds of corporations paying the federal tax are relieved if they lease all property and have no income beyond the lease. The Mine Hill & Schuylkill Haven Railroad case involved about 300 claims and $700,000. Justice Day dissented with Justices Hughes and Lamar. The decision also affected Alaska Sherman act cases and coal contract exemptions.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Mine Hill & Schuylkill Haven Railroad Company Pennsylvania Reading Treasury Justice Day Hughes and Lamar Federal Court Alaska Pacific & Arctic Railway & Navigation Company Federal District Court

Suffragettes Parade Peaceful Capitol Demonstration

Women suffragists marched in the capitol with petitions for constitutional equal suffrage. More than 500 petition bearers, from every district, formed a rectangular march and entered the Senate and House sides before meeting in the rotunda without disorder as police escorted and protected the procession.

Washington D. C Capitol Senate House

Governor seeks Alamo siege data from Mexican archives

Governor Colquitt sent a letter to A. D. Canales seeking further data on the 1836 Alamo siege. He asks for dispatches found on Bowie Travis and Crockett, a wallet from the Alamo commander, and copies of any later Santa Anna reports. He requests a full battle report if prepared.

Austin Tex Colquitt A. D. Canales Huerta Mexico The Alamo Santa Anna Bowie Travis

Soledad Frontage Sold to L L Hess and J G Lentz

Deeds to transfer a 35 foot frontage on Soledad Street to L L Hess and J G Lentz will be filed today. The lot adjoins the Elite Hotel property and changed hands for about 15000 dollars. Aldrich Bros and Real Estate Exchange members negotiated the sale, linking Elite Hotel holdings to the National Bank of Commerce.

Soledad Soledad Street L. L. Hess J. G. Lentz Elite Hotel Aldrich Bros Real Estate Exchange National Bank of Commerce

Grey Notes Albania Agreement Prevented European Conflagration

In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary, said an European conflagration was avoided by the powers agreement on Albania’s future frontiers. The remark came during Commons proceedings in London on April 7.

Grey London Albania Edward Grey House of Commons

Pankhurst May Be Released Soon Amid Denials

London reports the Home Office denied claims Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst in jail for three years’ penal servitude was forcibly fed and collapsed. Some sources expect an early release. The militant group says policy remains property-focused, not harming lives. Also notes US consul general Griffiths handling Miss Zelia Emerson’s case and Holloway jail visits.

London Home Office Emmeline Pankhurst Pankhurst Woman's Social and Political Union John L. Griffiths United States America Zelia Emerson Miss Emerson Holloway

Texas Central Railroad Elects New Officers

The Texas Central railroad held its annual directors meeting in Waco and elected C. E. Schaff of St. Louis as president W. W. Cameron as vice president K. Bowerfind as secretary treasurer S H McCartney as auditor A S Coke as general attorney Joseph Bryson as general counsel J E Corby as assistant treasurer all based in major cities and all serving in Waco for the railroad’s Texas operations.

Waco Tex The Texas Central Railroad Texas Central C. E. Schaff St. Louis W. W. Cameron K. Bowerfind S. H. McCartney A. S. Coke Dallas Joseph Bryson J. E. Corby New York

Back Pain Relief Ad Promotes Doan's Kidney Pills

San Antonio residents report relief from backache and kidney symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Fred Bader of 602 Dawson Street credits the remedy with lasting improvement over two and a half years and endorses its effectiveness. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is the sole U.S. agent.

San Antonio Dean Fred Bader Dawson Street Tex Fischer’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Exhibit of American Paintings Extended at Carnegie Hall

The painting show at Carnegie hall, opened for two weeks, will close Tuesday night after the San Antonio Art League extended it one more day. A league meeting Wednesday will review finances with any surplus going to repay purchases for a permanent San Antonio exhibit.

Carnegie Hall San Antonio Art League Art League League San Antonio

Marriage of Josephine Heiligmann to Carl Boatright

Mrs Minnie Heiligmann announces the marriage of her daughter Josephine to Carl Boatright. The ceremony occurred Saturday night with Rev O Hartmann of St John’s Lutheran Church officiating.

Minnie Heiligmann Josephine Carl Boatright O. Hartmann St. John's Lutheran Church

Engagement Is Announced for Rose Marion Willis

Mrs Albert Bartholmae announces the engagement of her daughter Rose Marion to D J Willis with a June wedding planned.

Albert Bartholmae Rose Marion D. J. Willis

Adlerika marketed as quick relief for gas and constipation

San Antonio residents discover that a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients in Adlerika the German appendicitis remedy relieves gas and constipation at once. H L Wagner Druggist Hicks Building.

San Antonio H. L. Wagner Hicks Bldg

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