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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1914
Page
15
An advertisement claims Vitalitas, sold at Wagner's drug store and by all druggists, restores vigor by relaxing weak muscles and cleansing the system. It is said to help stomach and bowel troubles, liver and kidney issues, and general enfeeblement across age groups without miracles.
A large crowd gathered for the lumbermen convention in San Antonio with speeches by H L Knight G E Townsend and H M Chatten to discuss silos and education. George C Vaughan praised youth and bond issues while town leaders welcomed visitors and noted municipal improvements and local lumber purchases.
Posses in Corpus Christi search for Jose Moran who is accused of assault to murder in the case of 15 year old Juanita Morena. Moran allegedly attacked and shot Morena on a ranch west of the city as she was returning home. Morena remains in serious condition with a breast wound.
A spoof style beauty column lists eye tonics dandruff cures scalp lotions and tonics for hair and skin. It promotes questionable home remedies including eye drops hot water tonics blood cleansers and weight loss drinks. It ends with Betty Deans Beauty Book advertisement.
Mayor Brown defended his veto on the no smoking ordinance then seen repassed by the council. He argued open street car seating allowed smoking on open cars without harming anyone and said it was fair to let people have the right if not injurious. He stressed harmony in the council and that he would risk losing a point rather than invite criticism.
Police report four arrests since Saturday night on charges of unlawfully carrying firearms marking the largest such takedown in months. Julian Reyna, 25, allegedly armed with a revolver. Augustus Godoy, 25, and T. M. Massey, 41, both said to be armed. Dick Wilson, 69, accused of displaying a pistol in a quarrel.
Austin's drive to fund a silver service for the battleship Texas grows briskly, reaching 62 dollars 75 cents in voluntary gifts. EB Stebbins, president of the Chamber of Commerce, has been asked to receive all subscriptions through the chamber, with funds not solicited officially.
United States presses for a formal apology and flag salute as Navy orders fleets to Tampico. Washington officials back Mayo demand while seeking negotiations with Huerta through Charge O Shaughnessy. Secretaries and the president weigh actions, with plans to report findings before further steps, amid a charged diplomatic atmosphere.
The transport Hancock with 960 Marines aboard is set to sail for Tampico tomorrow morning after orders to proceed at once. The ship arrived in New Orleans in February and has repeatedly received unexpected orders, with the men ready for embarkation at short notice.
Navy yard lists show Wyoming with Captain James H. Glen in command and Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger as chief. Florida sails as flagship under Rear Admiral Fletcher with Captain William R. Rush. Arkansas, Delaware, and other ships are noted at Vera Cruz, Delaware, Norfolk, and Brooklyn with various captains. Second division under Rear Admiral Clifford J. Roush includes Louisiana as flagship.
A detailed official account from Juarez dated April 14 describes Villa’s Constitutionalist campaign to Torreon. It highlights a long distance telephone call on March 20 between General Felipe Angeles and an unspecified recipient, illustrating critical moments of the struggle.
El Constitutionalist at Chihuahua reports Governor Venustiano Carranza authorizes 800000 in paper money in 5 and 10 cent fractions. 300000 will be in 5 cent bills and 500000 in 10 cent bills to aid commerce. Carranza also notes a battle near Ocotlan, Jalisco, where 400 Federals fell, with 600 regulars aided by 400 Indians and coordinated by Colonels Coloca and Cervantes.
Couriers from Géner Murgia report in Eagle Pass Texas that constitutionalists attacked and destroyed railroad bridges near Sabinase on April 14, cutting communications and hindering transport. local authorities investigate the incidents as a security disruption.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Southern China sees a formidable revolutionary movement. Troops at Lianfu Shen Si mutinied and align with brigand White Wolf. The center of rebellion is Nanking with rioting among people and feverish official unrest.
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