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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1912

Page

7

Arrivals list includes travelers across multiple cities and states

A long list of names and hometowns appears, listing travelers and residents from Knoxvill e Chicago Waco New Braunfels Danvers New York Dallas Fort Worth El Paso Galveston San Antonio and many others with affiliations to hotels trains or social visits. The roster includes families couples and individuals such as Mrs J C Simpson Mr and Mrs W B Sayers and son and J H Snell along with numerous other surnames and places.

St. Among A. T. Anders Knoxville Tayit Chicago J. C. Simpson Waco JI Dittlinger New Braunfels A. B. Rather Gonzales Noah Allen Brownsville W. B Sayers H. Fay Monclair N. Y W. J. Jordan New Oreans Gunter W. Laser F. Levemore Amarillo Mr. Aft C. V. Rachelles Fort Worth T. H. Carter el Paso George B. Goodan Trinida Colo J. W. Jones Yeamstrong Houston J. P J. H. Pittma

Lumber Plant Burns at Industrial Lumber in Augusta

Fire caused about 70000 dollars in damage to the Industrial Lumber company after burning its planing mill furniture plant and office in Augusta Georgia. Origin of the blaze was not learned.

Associated Press Augusta Industrial Lumber Company

Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Relief for Stomach ills

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, natural cleanser for a sluggish liver and constipation. It claims the syrup, made from figs and senna, cleanses without gripe or weakness and is suitable for children, urging readers to ask their druggist for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.

Senna California Fig Syrup Company

Railroad unions in Texas prepare for legislative push

Four railroad worker orders gather in San Antonio and other cities to form a joint legislative board. Conductors declare a prominent political role. engineers, firemen, and trainmen form committees and plan to present preferred measures at the next session. Meetings address organization and future votes.

Texas Joint Legislative Board Order of Delphian Club Gunter Hotel Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Odd Fellows’ Hall Soledad Street Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Trades Council Hall Locomotive Firemen Crockett Hotel Railway Conductors J. L. Bird San Antonio C. A

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Promise

An old fashioned sage and sulphur hair treatment is touted as restoring gray or lifeless hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is described as safe, cleansing, dandruff removing, and capable of reviving natural color. Sold by W. C. Kalteyer at fifty cents a bottle.

Wyeth W. C. Kalteyer

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen meet in city amid strike

The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America holds meetings in the city with a representative on the joint legislative board. San Antonio carmen on strike at Southern Pacific keep proceedings secret. Tonight delegates and families dine at Café Méxicana and the original Mexican cafe. Tomorrow they attend an Orpheum performance.

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America Joint Legislative Board San Antonio Carmen Southern Pacific Railroad Cafe Méxicana Orpheum

Grove's Sanare Cutis Claims Eczema Cure in Days

An advertisement from The Paris Medicine Co claims Grove's Sanare Cutis cures eczema in 10 to 30 days with a money back guarantee. It notes the medicine is stain free and available by mail for 50 cents. Also mentions Horgen Lumber Co. advertising lumber estimates near the S P depot.

Paris Medicine Co Pine Street St. Louis Grove

Graustark on the Grand Stage with Baker Drama

George D. Baker’s Graustark adaptation of McCutcheon’s novel opens at the Grand. Grenfall Lorry, a rich American, pursues Miss Guggenslocker to Graustark, saving the princess and the nation from debt and bankruptcy. A special matinee for women and children is announced for tomorrow.

Graustark George D. Baker George Barr McCutcheon the Grand Grenfall Lorry American Who Pursues A Mysterious “Miss Guggenslocker

Frieze Competition Sparks Family Crises and Talent Praise

Tom Herford, a weary sculptor, faces major life changes when his wife wins the competition with sketches she created. Their daughter reveals a secret love affair with a chauffeur, changing the family dynamic as home life becomes paramount. Critics then hail pianist Hans Richard with high praise across Paris Zurich Leipzig and London.

Tom Herford Rosenthal Paderewski Pugno Hans Richard Fanny Davis le Gaulois Paris France Sara Bernhardt Theater Chopin Colonne Moritz Rosenthal Neue Zuricher Zeitung Zurich Switzerland Leipziger Neueste Nachrichten Leipzig Germany Steinway Hall Richard the Times London

Orpheum Players Show Strong Cohesion In A Woman's Way

Four performances prove the Orpheum cast best yet with well distributed roles and sharp teamwork. The play is a clever comedy with a strong lesson wrapped in sugar. Dolly Dimples will address the audience between acts and recount her escapes from pursuing crowds.

Orpheum Dolly Dimples Miss Dimples

Hans Richard to Play Recital at St. Anthony Hotel

Swiss pianist Hans Richard, a favorite in Europe, will appear in a recital at the St. Anthony hotel on April 45 at 3 p m under the management of Mrs Yates Gholson.

Hans Richard St. Anthony Hotel Yates Gholson Europe

Crockett Case Postponed Over Missing Key Witness

The state asked for a delay in the Oscar L. Crockett murder case as Joe Phillips, a material witness to R. L. Naylor's death, is absent. Phillips is reportedly out of the city, prompting a second continuance to the next term. Jury summons and paid jurors were handled this morning.

Joe Phillips Oscar L. Crockett R. L. Naylor I. C. Baker Phillips

Despondent Youth Ends Life Near Abbeville

Robert Randal 21, son of a local farmer, shot himself after leaving a note saying he could not get ahead. He had moved here from Green Castle Indiana a few years earlier.

Associated Press Abbeville Robert Randal Here Randal Green Castle Ind

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Central Trust Company Capital Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas J. B. Edridge Sabinal Guy F. Witt Galveston W. H. Kuykendall Llano Roy E. Dossey Pleasanton G. Mateson Dallas J. A. Robertson Marion A. R. Westbrook San Marcos George M. Henderson Mexico City Crockett W. F. St Isea Bexar Drug Company Union Meat Company Beef and Pork Packers Union Stock Yards Bentists Habla Lawa C. D. Johnson J. C. Harris Odd Fellows Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen O. L. Kingsley Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen H. G. Wagner Temple J. A. Dickey Overheiser Horgen Lumber Co S. P. Depot The Herfords H. Turner Lynchburg B.B.B Blood Balm Co Philadelphia Eerie Budweiser Anheuser-Busch Brewery Freight Berman & Zadek Helen Plaza Theater Fordyce Baby Helen Playhouse Dr Prices
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