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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1914

Page

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Vitalitas cure advertised at Kerinendale Tex

An old advertisement promotes Vitalitas as a stomach and digestion remedy. It claims to cleanse the stomach bowels and blood, alleviate indigestion and related pains, and to be a natural product without harmful ingredients. The piece directs readers to buy at Waners Drug Store in East Houston and from all druggists.

Liuls Kermode Nea Fort Wark Vitalilas Waaner Riore Hevston

Exemption of Canal Tolls Hearing Begun

Discussion of canal toll exemptions and the Senate ratification process. The record notes a past attempt to amend to permit discrimination in favor of coastwise vessels, which was defeated. The piece debates international policy, presidential leadership, and the United States role as a peace advocate and moral factor in world affairs.

Senate Bryan Wrde

Fragmentary text hints at wartime doctrine on power

The readable fragment references powerful forces, principles, and maritime regiments or ships, debating national profit and righteousness in a global conflict. Text is incomplete, with garbled phrases.

Hopper Miners Vote to Call Off Strike in Michigan

In Hancock Michigan miners ended a long strike by voting to return to work. Local districts reported large majorities for ending the walkout amid promises of prior concessions and ongoing collective bargaining. The Western Federation of Miners cautioned against premature policy statements as leaders awaited official word. The strike, tied to demands for better conditions and a $3 minimum daily wage, drew in National Guard support and affected thousands of workers.

Hancock Mich Hoenyper Charles EL Hletela Tite Saling Shlle Western Federation of Miners Hietale Adea Ife National Guard Denver Ela Wharies HL. Moyer Western Federation of Diners

Gunmen Executed at Sing Sing in New York

The executions of four men known as Lefty Louis, Dago Frank, Whitey Lewis, and Gyp Rosetti at Sing Sing are detailed. Witnesses describe the electric chair and the physicians present, with governors and rabbis reacting to the deaths amid prior appeals and Becker retrial drama. The killings followed Becker’s second trial developments and a broader push for police reform in New York.

Farr Merermo O'Tlock Dago Frank Burr Yale Whitey Lewis Wiedyvar Whitey Len Alan Cheflel York Gadatehy Letty Lunie Dari Punk Mira Girofiel Lovie Citefirl Jean Prunt Tillan Tillan To Confess, Ot Hawala Herman Hosenthal Rwimnen Ws Gov Nor Glynn Wete Charles Becker Jower Herman Rosenthel Pratt Whitman Court of Appeals Becker Vato New York Glynn Minti Louis Frank Whitey Lewie Harry Horowitz Louis Rosenberg Rank Cirofici Frank Seidenchnur Lefty Tallie Dego Frank Sli Letty Louie Vario Sing Sine Daga Hosedtha Death House Beckers Rosenthal Tenderloin Ian Harry Vualla Megshad Recker San Winnr Hose Jebbar Val

Views by ex county judge on Pant Juicy remedy

A former county judge, B. L. Walker, testifies to Pant Juicy as highly effective for rheumatism, stating long suffering ceased after short use. He claims it relieves catarrhal conditions, indigestion, biliousness, and kidney and blood issues, and notes it is sold at Fischer's Drug Store.

B. L. Walker Wadge Breetenridge Susvens Teausity-Cour Fischer's

Execution Scene Recalls 1912 Gunmen Case In Ossining

Ulaf Becker faced allegations of using his post to extract payments from houses while Rosenthal, angry toward Becker, prepared to testify to the district attorney. Becker was arrested July 25, 1912, with gunmen later executed after tense delays. Witnesses describe a chaotic tribunal as prison guards, clergy, and witnesses awaited the death scene under a hush of moonlit walls and final confessions.

Lon Ulaf Becker Rosenthal Havin Becker Distriet

Gunmen Confessions Hinted Before Death in Albany Report

Albany April 13 gunmen are believed to have confessed before dying. Superintendent John says that statements would likely arrive today from the state department to reveal whether any justice was done by executions. He knew nothing about the statements or their nature.

Albany Nefure John Rites of State Son Department

Frank Circones Confesses From Sing Sing Probe

April 19 reports from Ossining say Frank Circones confessed to Warden Glaney and Father Caghtin that justice was done before his execution. He claimed he was not at the Rosenthal murder but named Harry Horowitz Louise Rosenberg and Harry Vallon as shooters. He added none of the suspects knew of the shooting in advance and Lieutenant Hecker was involved. The confession was signed and sent to Governor Grover Cleveland.

Ossining Apri Dix Albany Looh Vielt Thom Repar Rauller Son Olcurioud Isrelanders Pelaon Priganers Loda Rabb Goldatelo Rabbi Kapisteli Letty Louie Father Cashire Mr. Chrefloi Grisoeers She Ann Leutenant Hecker Gbun Vee

Becker Trial Set as Becke r Be ordered for May Fourth

New York reports the second Becker murder trial will begin May 4 with District Attorney Vanita seeking a special panel. Becke r, housed in the Tombs, faced the public and press as the four gunmen were executed, while no visitors or comments from him occurred.

New York Charles Becke Qer Altornes Whitrasn Supreme Court Becker Duster Goff Yallot

Bestiary AMAIA: Faint Win Over Ting

A brief report notes WIN defeats Ting with a narrow margin as Bestiary AMAIA secures an elusive victory. Details on location and participants are limited, but the outcome is clear.

Ting

Executed for Grime in Sing Sing Quadruple Case

The article notes the execution of four gunmen at Sing Sing today. The only direct statement from the defense came via lawyer Josent Shay who now says his client Becker remains focused on his own second trial.

Dchepps Ang Webber Currie Heranthal Melock Becker Uriol Josent Shay Ateaa Braghis Berke Rissell Sing Sing Shay Hig Ant Hig Secon Walid Justice Gott

Salute to American Flag Fired at Mayflower Conference

In a wartime Washington scene President Wilson planned talks with Lind and Ling. Mrs Lind from Minnesota expected to join, with Lind awaiting a westward rest after key conferences abroad. Officials speculated on two meetings including Carranza and Villa, noting possible policy shifts from the United States government.

Fife Mr. Lind Ofcs White Moline Wilson Indinters Mr. Ling Bray Miami Fii Mr Ling Mr Line F. TF. Fletcher Metcher Ant Mr. Linn Jenny Lind Minnesota Wis Lick Meson Washington Atpiomats Tadent Wilson Torreon Carranza Constitutionalists Willie Folow Bir Vero Cruz Elonroy Fereigrera Mexico

Villa attackers seize Torreon as battles rage in Mexico

Reports from the front describe Villa forces driving to retake Torreon with heavy fighting. Federal troops retreat but regroup near the town as reinforcements and prisoner counts climb, while U S officials weigh responses to Spanish and foreign concerns and protect residents in the area.

Real Estate Transfers Reported in SNECTA Area

Real estate transfers include L. 5 Mogan cw W. L. Burcan toe T and Klerk 38 Pula Holgton for 1000 dollars and Mary B. Barelaorea Fy Haprizan lot 4 Winck valued 37 Los Angeles Heights 1226 Rosd Bows Are Foted. Returns from the county red band election show 486 votes for ped 427 against.

Snecta Tex Searéy “County

President Wilson Returns from White Sulphur Springs

President Wilson's return from West Virginia is noted with plans for a possible early seasonal adjournment. The article discusses anti-trust legislation timing, congressional actions, and anticipated meetings with leaders in the House and Senate to discuss regulatory statutes before the next session.

Wilson White House Wreakfait Winn Hte Wera MuAgeb Elgahor Wilton Francis SkyLe Wilvon Jasmin Ahwlan Crete Senate Interstate Commerce Lido Commission Com Uny Congress Ruyl Wet Lot House Senate

Automobile Licenses List Fragment 1871 Ne area

Sparse OCR fragment lists automobile licenses with names and partial addresses, including Basg43 new SP Gklnner 1871 Crate place Ne and various other entries such as 3 Nexwet ey Shaey's sre 944 Sten Gol TL 1 fanderson and Mf Baker 2 Dulling avenue Ne. The text appears as scattered names pairs and street references with incomplete city districts.

Gklnner Uppen Heimer Wow Thotson

Strikes Discussed At Biennial Railway Labor Meet

In Wangas City April 13 delegates from major railroad unions debate wurlkes dilinvis Sentral Lines Pere dducnvetts Railroad and Oklahoma & Gyr Halfway. The opening session of the biennial meeting of Railway Empire of Deariment of tn American Federation of Labor discusses treatment of railroad workers in Mexico and industrial relations commissions. Delegates represent about 450,000 workers across 75 countries with members including Machinists Ballerinners Shipbuilders Helpers and many allied unions.

Wangas City Peredducnvetts Dhe Miezur Oklahoma & Gyr Jourh Mead Lober Mexico Britmam Lauor New Industrial Relations Commission Vritt Iiternational Association of Machinists International Brotherhood of Ballerinakers Tron International Brotherhood of Dlacksmiths Brotherhood of Rulway Cummery Toturnatione Alliance United Agsockition United Stacen Canad Brotherhood of Toulway Herses Seltchmen's Union of North Amcrisy Stenaishovel Drege International Brotherhood Medvical

Thefts and arrests in a Philadelphia area store case

The article reports theft charges against Hartpued and Joesher Layoun with ties to a distantly related family. a store in March 3 is mentioned and a Philadelphia origin noted. A separate shooting case in Somerset involves Angelo, D’Angelo kin, and Frank D’Angelo wounded. seven relatives arrested. In Houghton April 13, Charles H. Aforer and 37 miners must stand trial for conspiracy in copper strike violence. judge denies motion to quash.

Hartpued Joesher Layoun Jawelky Marehe Hame Auguste Jayson Tilethan Duke of Marlborough Philadelphia Hqughton Mion Apell Charles H. Aforer Western Federation of Minera Neirenit O'Brien Fedgaaa

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Jose Arvilloya cod Hetens des Eupyiel and Shackelfnnt. Adimis and Perfseig Marsas. Atigue Alvarado and Frunn Correa. Aririgh Thomas and Bernot C Fini lars. Friderick W. Thomas and Gerrrudt OT. Chambers.

Jose Arvilloya Hetens Eupyiel & Shackelfnnt Ara Aidry Conenerly Frierlen Adimis Ana Perfseig Marsas Atigue Alvarado Frunn Correa Aririgh Thomas Bernot C Finilars Friderick W. Thomas Gerrrudt Chambers

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