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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1914

Page

15

Vitalitas touted as cure in Kennedale report

A Kennedale reader praises Vitalitas for relieving long standing indigestion and other stomach disorders. The testimonial claims five bottles cleared a stubborn case and urges investigation at Wagner's Drug Store, 407 East Houston, with broader notes on moral principles and national faith.

W. M. Little Kennedale Fort Worth Tex Vitalitas Wagner's Drug Store East Houston

Exemption of Canal Tolls Hearing Begun

The article discusses congressional and executive views on repealing free canal tolls. It notes a Senate rejection of an amendment favoring coastwise vessels, argues the president should be supported on international questions, and urges peaceful policy over brute force in disputes. It cites Secretary Bryan on ethics, peace, and national strength.

Senate Congress Bryan

Copper Miners Vote to End Strike in Michigan District

The Copper Miners in Hancock Michigan voted to call off a strike that began July 23. The district board will release official totals after a meeting. figures suggest about 1012 majority returning to work across Ahmeek Calumet Hancock South Range with 600 17 291 382 491 18 485 90 respectively. The workers waive union recognition and cite meeting most demands including eight hour day and $3 minimum daily wage. The strike involved thousands and disrupted mining. National Guard and violence marked its early days though calm has persisted for months.

Ahmeek Calumet Hancock South Range Western Federation of Miners Hietala National Guard

Future Policy Undecided

Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners commented in Denver on a dispatch about copper district miners voting to call off the strike He said no future policy statement would be advisable until official dispatches from representatives in Michigan confirm yesterday's referendum outcome

Denver Colo Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners Michigan

Four Gunmen Die in Sing Sing Electric Chair Deaths

The four Rosenthal killers known as Gyp the Blood Lefty Louie Dago Frank and Whitey Lewis were executed at Sing Sing after Governor Glynn refused a reprieve Their deaths followed long wait and the Becker case reform fears lingered in New York policing The victims included Cirofici Horowitz Rosenberg and Seidenschur with witnesses and family present and the executions completed by 6 17 pm

Farr Mercemo Dr. Farr Dago Frank Cirofici Whitey Lewis Whitey -Lewis Si Hine Goeldstein Israel Louie Rabbi Kopstein Dago Frenk Frank Herman Rosenthal Glynn Charles Becker Whitman Court of Appeals Becker New York Gyp the Blood Lefty Louie Gyp Sing Sing Rosenthal Hotel Metropole Tenderloin Brooklyn Jack Rose Sridgie Webber Harry Wallon Sam Schepps Louie” Rosenberg Gyp the Blood” Horowitz Whitey Jack" Lewis East Side Gambier

Views by Ex County Judge on Plant Juice Relief

Judge E L Walker, former Breckenridge County Judge, testifies Plant Juice eased his rheumatism backed by his fifty four years in Texas. He claims rapid relief though only recently tried and endorses the remedy for rheumatism and kidney issues. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.

E. L. Walker Breckenridge Stevens County Texas Fischer's

Becker accused of collecting money from houses and gunmen still sought

Witnesses say Lon claimed Becker used his position to take funds from houses. Rosenthal, with a grievance, planned to testify to the district attorney. Becker was arrested July 29, 1912, and gunmen were caught after a two month delay. Trials before Justice Goff showed rapid criminal procedure.

Lon Becker Rosenthal Goff

Last Visit Before Execution at Ossining Prison

Mrs Cirofici arrived from Albany for the final visit with the gunmen at Ossining. As guards cleared the scene, the last confessions were to be given and prayers offered by Rabbis Goldstein Kopfstein and Father Cashide. The scene marked a historic moment as the prisoners awaited execution within the silent, moonlit prison walls.

Ossining N. Y Cirofici Albany Dago Frank Peison Rabbi Goldstein Rabbi Kopfstein Lefty Louie Father Cashide

No Injustice Claimed After Executions

Albany April 13 gunmen believed to have confessed before death Superintendent Riley says statements would arrive from Ossining to show no injustice had been done by the executions he knows nothing of their nature.

Albany N. Y John B. Riley State Prison Department Ossining

Confessed Killer Names Faction in Rosenthal Murder

Frank Circofici, executed this morning, reportedly confessed to Warden Clancy and Father Cashin that justice was served. He claimed not to have been at the Rosenthal murder, but that Harry Horowitz, Louise Rosenberg, and Harry Vallion did the shooting and that Police Lieutenant Becker was involved. The signed confession is en route to Governor Glynn.

Ossining N.Y Frank Circofici Warden Clancy Father Cashin Dago Frank Rosenthal Harry Horowitz Louise Rosenberg Harry Vallion Cirofici

Becker Trial Set For May 4 In Murder Case

New York April 13 The second trial of Charles S Becker former police lieutenant convicted of murder with the four gunmen executed today will begin May 4 if the district attorney has his way. Whitman will move before a Supreme Court justice to set the date and request a special panel of jurors. Becker, the Tombs’ most watched prisoner, made no comment to newspaper men about Justice Goff s decision or the fate of the four gunmen Rose Vallon.

New York Charles 8 Becker Whitman Supreme Court Talesmen Justice Goff Vallon

Reward Offered for Iron Ring at St Anthony Hotel

A $103 reward is offered for the return of an iron ring with a gold lining and a diamond setting. The notice is signed H. J. Benson and lists the St Anthony Hotel as the contact location.

H. J. Benson

Becker's Defense Advances Amid Sing Sing Quadruple Run

Becker and his counsel Joseph Shay review Saturday court notes as Becker plans for a second trial. Becker stayed away from visitors at the Tombs while Becker’s lawyer argues the new defenses may impact his case, despite Sing Sing’s quadruple execution just reported.

Wilson to confer with Lind on Mexican crisis

President Wilson will meet with Lind in Washington this week amid two high stakes talks. Secretary Bryan plans a Miami trip for a Lind conference before departure. Lind travels with Mrs Lind and daughter, with Mrs Lind expected to join in Minnesota. Carranza and Villa to also meet at Torreon, shaping foreigners rights and consular claims in Mexico.

Mr. Lind White House Wilson Inquirers Bryan Miami Fla F. F. Fletcher Fletcher Miss Jenny Washington Lind Torreon Carranza Constitutionalists General Villa United States Mexico Ling Vera Cruz Pass Christian Villa

Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Spaniards in Torreon

The meeting will address state department representations about Spaniards exiled from Torreon, with Carranza cautious about interfering with Villa. If Bryan’s demand for settlement on individual merits is ignored, the U S faces a grave issue as Spain asserts subject safety through its foreign office. Secretary Daniels deems TamPico marines salute dispute closed after Huerta apology and pending full investigation.

State Department Torreon Carranza Department Villa Bryan United States Spain Riano Willard Madrid Tam’pico Daniels Mayo Huerta

Firing Rages at San Pedro After Federal Recapture

Heavy fighting rages at San Pedro with Federals retaking the town two days earlier. Villa’s forces pursued De Moure as Campo and Argumedo struck, leaving a thin garrison. A trainload of wounded and 365 Federal prisoners arrived. J. C. Hamm reports foreigners in Durango will be protected. Censoring noted in dispatch.

Torreon Mex el Paso Tex San Pedro Villa Velasco Argumedo Emilio P. Campo de Moure Campo Argamede J. C. Hamm Durango

Real estate transfers listed for Palm Heights and Los Angeles Heights

L. E. B. Hogan transfers to W. L. Burton lots and block 39 in Palm Heights for 1000 dollars. Mary P. Harrison transfers lot 4, block 237 in Los Angeles Heights to J. E. Harrison for 225 dollars.

L. EB. Hogan W. L. Burton Palm Heights Mary P. Harrison J. E. Harrison Los Angeles Heights

Road Bonds Pass in Scurry County Vote

Returns from the Scurry county road bond election show 486 votes for and 427 against. Local officials report the result Friday night after a Saturday polling day in Snyder Texas. The measure seeks funding for road improvements within the county.

Snyder Tex

Wilson Returns From West Virginia in Bright Washington

President Wilson arrived in Washington from White Sulphur Springs W Va and will have breakfast at the White House with Secretary McAdoo Eleanor Wilson and Francis B Sayre. Mrs Sayre and Miss Margaret Wilson stay behind at the springs for another week. An early decision is expected on postponing most anti trust legislation to next session. The vice president and leaders debate what can be done this session including a trade commission bill and limiting trust measures. Senate committee members propose adding power to investigate interlocking directorates and holding companies for possible future reform. The president will consult with Representative Underwood and other party leaders soon.

Washington, D. C Wilson White Sulphur Springs W. Va White House McAdoo Eleanor Wilson Francis B. Sayre Sayre Margaret Wilson Proboo Interstate Trade Commission Congress Washington Ecasions Trade Commission Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Commission Representative Underwood House Senate

Automobile Licenses Listed by Number and Owner

A list of license numbers and owners shows registrations for various vehicle types. Reo owners include S&S. P Skinner at 117 W Craig Place and T H Sanderson at 613 W Magnolia Ave. Maxwell owner W Y Thorson resides at 610 St Marys Street. Overland license held by F M Baker at 223 Dueling Avenue. Thor motorcycle held by Clarence Seffel at 231 Maryland Street. Pierce Arrow motorcycle owned by Jon Eichmann at 120 Elm Street. Indian motorcycle owned by August Weiss at 514 North Street. Yale motorcycle owned by L Ullrich at 306 Sherman Street and Krit RK Leucker R F D No. 9. Hagmobile listed for L M Oppenheimer at 32 King William Street.

Reo S&s. P. Skinner W. Craig Place Maxwell W. Y. Thorson St. Mary's Street T. H. Sanderson Magnolia Avenue Overland F. M. Baker Duliing Avenue Thor Clarence Seffel Maryland Street Pierce-Arrow Jon Eichmann Elm Street August Weiss North Street Yale L. Ullrich Sherman Street Krit RK. Leucker L. M. Oppenheimer King William Street

Strikes on major railroads debated at AFL meeting

Kansas City April 13 discussion of pending strikes on Illinois Central Lines Pere Marquette and Missouri Oklahoma Gulf Railway outlined at the opening session of the biennial Railway Employes Department meeting. Delegates represent about 350 000 railroad workers on 75 trunk lines with crafts including machinists boilermakers blacksmiths railway clerks switchmen steam shovels and electrical workers.

Kansas City Pere Marquette Railroad Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Department American Federation of Labor Mexico New Industrial Relations Commission International Association of Machinists International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers International Alliance United Association of Plumbers United States Canada International Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Switchmen’s Union of North America International Associated Union of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Hartford youth charged in $10,000 jewelry theft

Lester Dyson, 18, arrested in Hartford for theft of jewelry worth $10,000 from a local store on March 11. He claimed English noble lineage and is said to be from Philadelphia, residing with Mrs. Augusta Dyson when nabbed. Lilian Dyson reported him as a grandson of the Duke of Marlborough.

Hartford Conn Lester Dyson Augusta Dyson Lillian Dyeen Duke of Marlborough Philadelphia

D Angelo cousins slain in ambush near Somerset

John and Joseph D Angelo were shot and killed from ambush at Boswell near Somerset. Mrs Frank D Angelo Josephs mother was dangerously wounded. Seven people were arrested, five are blood relatives of the D Angelo family. No motive was found by police.

Somerset John Joseph D'Angelo Frank D'Angelo Joseph Boswell D'Angelo

Ven Must Stand Trial In Copper Miners Strike Case

Houghton Mich April 13 Charles H Moyer and 37 members of the Western Federation of Miners must stand trial on an indictment charging conspiracy related to activities in the copper miners strike. Circuit Judge O Brien denied a motion to quash the proceedings.

Ven Houghton Mich Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners O'Brien

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

The notice lists marriage licenses issued to Jose Arcinega and Helena Morales, Samuel F Shackelford and Mary Connerly, Federico Ademus and Perfecto Bargas, Miguel Alvarado and Felipa Correa, Arleigh V Thomas and Bernice Flowere, and Frederick W Thomas and Gertrude M Chambers.

Jose Arcinega Helena Morales Samuel F. Shackelford Mary Connerly Federico Ademus Perfecto Bargas Miguel Alvarado Felipa Correa Arleigh V. Thomas Bernice C. Flow

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San Antonio Manhattan Ransom & Silsbee Knox Dangom Ottis Lsbee Two Convenient Stores Kennedale, Tex Liquid Hancock, Mich Charles E. Hietela Sing Oing Dallas Son St. Anthony Hotel Schepps Webber Say Joseph Shay Shay Laird & Schober Frank Bros Toreron MR. Wilson West Virginia Connecticut Frederick W. Thomas Gertrude M. Chambers State Bank & Trust CO Antonio, Tex
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