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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1911

Page

4

Roosevelt Defends Monroe Doctrine In Mexican Border Debate

Senator Rayner of Maryland spoke in the Senate against war with Mexico or Japan and challenged ideas tying Roosevelt era Santo Domingo claims to the modern Monroe doctrine. He ridiculed Guam as a military asset and urged clarity on secret treaties while urging the nation toward cautious diplomacy.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Congress Rayner Maryland Senate Flaff Mexico Japan Pacific Ico Napores, III United States Guam Roosevelt Fo Moncaion Western Hemisphere Roosevelt Santo Domingo Ndon Paris Apremien Berlin America Central South America Indivi Ual Raler

Quack Cure Claims to Cure Eczema with Salve

An advertisement touts a claimed eczema cure using a compound from a pharmacy offering deep skin penetration and rapid relief. It markets a “true cure” with a penetrating paste that supposedly destroys disease germs, soothes itching, and heals skin, urging readers to obtain it from a Gibbs building store.

Qur Reliss Aia Deus Gibbs

Prizes to be presented by Pat Neff in San Antonio

Pat M. Neff state lecturer of the Modern Woodmen of America will arrive in San Antonio Monday night to present the state prize banner to Bexar Camp No 12 134 at their hall 117 North Flores Street. Large attendance expected at the meeting.

Pat M. Neff Waco Modern Woodmen of America San Antonio North Flory Sireen

Shoes stolen from L. A. Mumme store by two boys

Two boys entered the L. A. Mumme store at the Plum and Town streets corner yesterday afternoon. They seized two pairs of shoes valued at 3.50 each and fled. Mr Mumme pursued them but they escaped. Police have been notified.

L. A

Handless plaintiff testifies in $30,000 suit

Frank Graschel testified in Thirty-seventh district court that impulses to move his right hand’s fingers trigger a desire to use his missing hand. He claims the left hand’s loss came from being crushed during wheel unloading, which required amputation, and cites unusual sympathy between hands as causing nervous distress while suing International & Great Northern for $30,000.

Frank Graschel Thirty-seventh District Court Graschel International & Great Northern

Vinci touted as strongest blood maker for elderly

A Boston lawyer lauds Vinci claiming his eighty year old father gained strength and vigor. He says the tonic never caused a cold and enabled greater activity than in years, urging others in the area to try the remedy.

Vinci Boston

Glass strength boosts varied uses and safety

The Washington Herald notes that glass, valued for strength and fire resistance, is used in many roles. Sparrows nesting on the north side of the avenue between Ninth and Tenth streets were relocated after their noise disturbed moviegoers and authorities ordered removal. Rockets sparked near trees caused injuries to some sparrows, which then scattered.

Avene Ninth Tenth Streets Moong Washington Herald

Austria and Germany Extend Steamship Service Ties

Austria and Germany expand maritime cooperation by extending steamship services amid ongoing transport links. Officials from both nations discuss schedules, routes, and funding to bolster cross border travel and trade.

Austria Germany Tmares Their Steamship Services

Direct Election of Senators Debate Opens House Session

The House moves to pass a direct election resolution for U S senators with Republicans split on timing and method. Former Speaker Cannon declines to vote. The Canadian reciprocity bill advances in committee with debate expected tomorrow.

Associated Pries Washington, D. C United States House Cannon New Ways and Means McCall Hly Representative Payne Tariff Board Underwood Dalzell Pennsylvania Democratic House Caucus Canada Partes Mann Rucker Missouri Macduff

Cure for All Foot Troubles with Compound Callouses

A historic notice describes a compound callous treatment for inward pressure on nerves causing pain. It claims quick relief for corns ingrown nails and general foot ailments using hot water soaks, olive oil massage, and a home remedy named Calocide, sold by druggists for about twenty five cents.

Caldetoy

Canadian appetite for reciprocity shapes Canadian politics

Sir Frank Nevis says Canadians are overwhelmingly enthusiastic for reciprocity. He believes Laurier would win a general election on the issue even if Sir Laurier resigned to seek a mandate. Nevis spoke in New York while returning from Canada.

Associated Press New York Frank Neuis Canada Dominion Laurier

Driver of Auto Fined for Loud Exhaust

A. Bailey was fined $5 in the police court this morning for operating an automobile with an unnecessary and loud exhaust. The defendant was arrested at 2:30 Tuesday morning on Travis street by Patrolman Mansker.

A. ©. Bailey Travis Street Mansker

Mortuary Moves for Killebrew in Transit to Kentucky

The remains of Mrs. Merrit Kenedy Killebrew died Tuesday night in Comfort Texas and were sent toward Mayfield Kentucky while the husband travels from St. Louis. The body will be held at Riebe undertaking until arrival. Mrs. Killebrew, Kentucky native, came for health reasons. Miguela Villagas, 52, died last night at 824 eVra Crug street. She resided in the city for a year, originating from Laredo. Funeral and interment at cemetery No. 7 are planned.

Killebrew Merrit Kenedy Killebrew Comfort Tex Mayfield Riebe Undertaking St. Louis

Pablo Sierra 655 Years Old Dies in City Home

Pablo Sierra aged 655 died yesterday at his home on 109, me Frio street. He had lived in the city for twenty years. Interment is scheduled at San Fernando cemetery today.

Sierra Pablo Sierra Me Frio San Fernando

Burial of Infant Died in Texas Event

Mrs Celette and Mrs De Waterman funeral reports detail the burial of a two year old infant who died a day earlier in Texas. Surviving husband Geo Waterman and two sons John George Waterman Jr and Bernie Waterman are noted. Reverend M officiated at the service with local arrangements at the cemetery.

Celette de- Wontar Waterman Geo. Waterman John —Eorge Waterman Jr Bern Yypeies Hove

Mrs. J. Price Dies After Lingering Illness in Texas

Mrs. J. Price, 46, died at her home in PLA LE Tex on Tuesday night after a lingering illness. The body will be interred at Floresville cemetery this afternoon, with funeral arrangements pending.

Chietty Mpi Pla le, Tex J. Price Floresville Wis

Fraudulent Bills of Lading Sentenced in Mississippi Case

In Aberdeen Mississippi Judge H C Niles sentenced J H Miller to seven years and 11000 fine for using the mails to commit fraud. Co defendants OD Steele and C H G Linde received two years and 10000 fines each. The Steele Miller company allegedly issued bogus bills of lading related to a cotton firm collapse. All three face imprisonment in Atlanta federal penitentiary.

Associated Press Aberdeen Miss H. C. Niles J. H. Miller OD. Steele C.H. G. Linde Francis Steele, Miller and Company Miller Steele and Linde United States Niles Federal Atlanta

Was Not Her Nephew Fred Reinhardt Shot in Chicago Proves Not Relative

Joe Braden reports Chicago police advise Fred Reinhardt killed by strikers is not Mrs. Braden’s nephew. The slain man was a 35 year old Illinois native and Chicago police member who had never been in Texas. Reinhardt of Sabinal, Texas had been in Chicago for about a year.

Fred Reinhardt Chicago Joe Braden Corporation Court Chicago Police Department Ilinois Texas

Health board to discuss crusade against mosquitoes

The board of health will meet in regular session at 6 o clock this evening at the health department office. It is probable that steps will be taken to inaugurate a crusade against mosquitoes and inspectors will be ordered to report promptly all places where mosquitoes might breed. Proper notification will then be given the property owner to abate the nuisance.

Board of Health Health Department

Population growth in Spain over forty five years seen tiny

The demographic trend shows Spain’s population rising by only three million over the past forty five years, indicating a slow expansion. This slim gain highlights persistent low birth rates and aging demographics affecting long term growth prospects.

Spain

Philosophers and the Frog tale from a classroom debate

An old classroom vignette shows philosophers debating a weight balance problem. A wise man argues for proof while others discuss the meaning, with a quip about Coca Cola and a dare to write a free copy. The fragment hints at radical analysis and safe inquiry.

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