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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1914

Page

2

Vitalitas credited with restoring Fort Worth woman’s health

William Lyles touts Vitalitas as transformative for his 70 year old mother at 1719 Maddox Avenue. He says one bottle restored strength, letting her handle house work and regain energy a decade past. He claims Vitalitas is natural and distinct from patent medicines available at Wagner's drug store and other druggists.

Vitalitas William Lyles Maddox Avenue Fort Worth Wagner’s

War Department plans amid Mexican tensions hint at rapid troop movement

Southern Department officers expect no advance notice from the War Department before any action. Brigadier General Tasker Bliss reports no official dispatch beyond press summaries. Troops along the border are in readiness to move on short notice, with potential crossings to be first handled by Southern forces if a crisis escalates within three days.

War Department Southern Department Mexico Tampico Tasker H. Bliss Department Rio Grande United States

Hyomei Provides Quick Relief for Cold Symptoms

Hyomei offers fast and permanent relief from head congestion, catarrh, and nasal irritation. The preparation is breathed in to target inflamed membranes, with rapid relief and healing of delicate tissues. Sold in San Antonio and by druggists nationwide as a household remedy for hoarseness, bronchitis, coughs, and croup.

San Antonio

Liability Insurance Rates May Be Lower

Austin April 15 The Texas Employers’ Insurance Association and stock insurers along with the insurance commissioner extend the temporary workmen’s compensation rates for now as they work out new permanent figures. Massachusetts experience from mid 1912 to end 1913 shows premiums about 1.08 per $100 payroll with losses about 0.346, indicating a 32 percent loss ratio. Mitchell, general manager of the Texas association, expects permanent rates to be lower than the temporary rates.

Austin Tex Texas Employers’ Insurance Association Employers’ Liability Act Commissioner of Insurance and Banking Insurance Association Texas Massachusetts Mitchell

Four Court of Civil Appeals issues six decisions

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals released six opinions on Wednesday. Affirmations covered Wilson v Ware and three other cases from Uvalde Colorado Kimble and Wharton. One case Galveston Stautz was reversed and remanded. Several motions were acted on including advancing submission for Lane v Jones and rehearings denied.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Fly John T. Wilson C. L. Ware Uvalde W. S. Fly Lakeside Irrigation Company John H. Kirby Colorado Anton Mourland G. W. Beaton J. W. Fussell Kimble J. F. Carl Frank Lane John Jones Kinney Virginia Ross W. R. Jackson H. C. Carter T. S. Walker Bexar Steve Vaccarrera Realty Investment Company Frank S. Walters Harris

Apprentices Sent Forward From Lake Bluff Naval Station

Chicago April 15 173 apprentice seamen left Lake Bluff for Philadelphia heading to join the Atlantic fleet possibly bound for Tampico. Commanded by Chief Master of Arms Derrow the group was drafted earlier and sent out in response to orders. Captain George R. Clark said no rush orders prompted the departure but crews could be mobilized quickly if needed.

Chicago Lake Bluff Philadelphia Tampico Arms Derrow George R. Clark

Soldiers Extend Drill in Laredo to Map Streets

United States soldiers from the Ninth Infantry conducted an extended daily drill through Laredo Texas to become familiar with the city streets and districts amid rumors of martial law. Drills are planned to continue each day for the present.

Laredo Tex United States Ninth Infantry

Villa Smashes Federal Forces at San Pedro de las Colonias

General Francisco Villa defeats Federal Army units under Velasco Maas Hidalgo and De Moure at San Pedro de las Colonias forty miles east of Torreon. Villa reports 700 prisoners and heavy Federal losses, while 650 allied casualties are noted. The victory follows six days of fierce fighting and signals a strategic advance toward Mexico City.

Villa Cearly Torreon Terreon Velasco Mexico City San Pedro Old Castle Chapultepec el Paso Saltillo San Pedro de Las Colonias Coahuila Javier de Moure Benjamin Argumedo Emile P. Campa Mariano Ruiz Carlos Garcia Hidalgo Joaquin Maas Venustiano Carranza Chihuahua Monterey Francisco Madero

United States weighs actions as Mexico tension rises

Officials in Washington debate peaceful blockades, marines, and possible seizure of Mexican ports as Huerta defies demands to salute the U S flag. The navy prepares vessels at Mazatlan and Tampico with an Arkansas led fleet cruising toward potential action.

Huerta Washington Mexico Juarez United States Tampico Mexico City San Pedro Badger Fiske Navy Department Hampton Roads Atlantic Fleet Daniels France Brazil Accest Rio de Janeiro Congress

Daily Mail warns U S on brink of Mexico intervention

The Daily Mail says the United States is on the edge of intervention in Mexico with incalculable consequences. The Post views the naval demonstration as a warning to both the Constitutionalists and Huerta, and says it is difficult to see how intervention can be avoided.

Post London The Daily Mail United States Mexico the Post Huerta

Hancock Sails to Join Tampico Fleet

The transport Hancock with 9650 marines aboard sailed from New Orleans on April 15 to join the battleship fleet converging near Tampico.

Hancock New Orleans Tampico

Unnecessary trip urged for light phone ads

A notice states every Phone is a light Want Ad sub station avoids downtown trips. Billing will follow by mail. Readers are instructed to call Crockett 1742 or New Phone 176 for details.

Crockett

Four battleships sail for Mexican waters from Norfolk

Arkansas Vermont New Hampshire and New Jersey plus the dispatch boat Yankton left Hampton Roads for Mexican waters at full speed. New Hampshire led the way as crews and ships prepared with coal for the voyage and support vessels like Vestal Lebanon and four tugs readied for sea. Delaware remained in port for repairs as Rear Admiral Fiske arrived to supervise the hurried departure.

Will Tampico Badger Arkansas Parker Cassin Cummings Benham Vermont New Jersey New Hampshire Norfolk Navy Yard Delaware Norfolk Yankton Hampton Roads Schley Vestal Lebanon Fiske Washington

Vast U S Fleet to Tampico for Expeditionary Force

Navy statement details a sizable force including eleven battleships with about 10 000 to 15 000 men in Mexican waters. It lists flagship ships Arkansas Florida Connecticut Louisiana New Hampshire Michigan Vermont Minnesota New Jersey South Carolina Utah and escorts plus 2500 marines. Additional ships and hospital and supply vessels are assigned or on standby as mobilization proceeds.

Washington, D. C Badger Tampico Navy Department Arkansas Florida Fletcher Connecticut Mayo Louisiana Boush New Hampshire Michigan Vermont Minnesota New Jersey South Carolina Utah Chester Dolphin San Francisco Des Moines Prairie Hancock Tacoma Boston Newport Nashville Monte Christi San Domingo Guantanamo Rhode Island Nebraska Virginia Georgia Texas New York North Dakota Delaware Kansas New Orleans Marines Atlantic Pensacola Birmingham Dixie Marine Regiment Secretary of the Navy Solace Celtic Vulcan Jason Orion Neureus Vera Cruz

Funston's Troops Begin March Toward Houston

The Fifth Brigade of the Second Division left Fort Crockett in Galveston to march to Houston under Brigadier General Frederick Funston. About 12,000 men will parade on San Jacinto Day with the division expected to reach Houston Sunday morning and remain for the celebration.

Texas City Galveston Tex United States Army Fort Crockett Frederick Funston Houston Lamarque San Jacinto Sixth Cavalry Funston

Tampico Quiet as Constitutionalists Withdraw

Rear Admiral Fletcher reports from Vera Cruz that Tampico shows no new developments. Constitutionalists have withdrawn from the area, business has resumed, and refugees have returned. Mexican gun boats Progreso and Zaragoza departed Tampico.

Washington, D. C Fletcher Vera Cruz Navy Department Tampico Progreso

Louisiana Ready for Tampico Cruise Departure

New York April 15 preparations completed for the battleship Louisiana to sail for Tampico. Fresh vegetables were loaded for a month long cruise as white lights glimmered at the mastheads. Captain George Cooper commands the ship which arrived April 3.

New York Louisiana Tampico George Cooper

This Skin Peeler All the Rage in Society

A courting trend among women of culture and fashion centers on hygienic skin care. Mercorized wax claims to peel the skin gradually, revealing a younger white complexion within weeks without discomfort. Also popular is saxolite wash to remove wrinkles, using one ounce dissolved in a pint of hazel water.

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