Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1911

Page

6

Cure Rheumatism by Cleansing Blood, S. S. S. Claim

An article promotes S. S. S. as a permanent cure for rheumatism by cleansing the blood of uric acid. It explains chronic progression from impure blood and uric acid to joint stiffness and nodules, and claims S. S. S. removes the cause, purifies blood, and aids recovery. Includes offer of a free medical book and lists The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, GA as seller.

S.S. S S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Lincoln Log Carved by Lincoln Believed Found

Springfield reports Wm Morgan of Osbornville Illinois brought a red elm log to the state house carved with A Lincoln March 7 1832. Morgan, owner for over a year, entrusted the log to the Illinois State Historical Society. The log was found in Sangamon river drift, Morgan believes it was originally carved by Lincoln.

Springfield Wm. Morgan Obsorneville Ill State House A. Lincoln Sangamon River Lincoln Morfan

Rathskellar Opens Daylight Hours in San Antonio

The Rathskellar in San Antonio operates from noon to midnight offering good service and a selection of delicatessen and short orders at Elite Cafe.

San Antonio Elite Cafe

Diaz the Mexican President Hidden Aboard a Ship

Samuel F. Phillips a retired sea captain recalls aiding Porfirio Diaz an insurgent who disguised as a Quaker boarded Phillips ship in Mexican waters Diaz refused to surrender him and Diaz escaped ashore after soldiers boarded the vessel The piece promotes the Bohemian Scribbler carnival feature issue.

Mineola N. Y Samuel F. Phillips Diaz Mexico Phillips Mallory Porfirio Diaz

Lodge’s Son To Marry Nurse In Boston Romance

John Lodge, son of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, plans marriage to Miss Connolly a 25 year old nurse from St John New Brunswick who treated him during his illness last winter The engagement arose from their hospital romance and he proposed in Boston Miss Connolly accepts but prefers a fall wedding date with June as possible.

Boston Mass John BE. Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge Miss Connolly Lodge Back Bay William Sturgis Bigelow Mr. Lodge Beacon Street

Dental Bridge Solves Suicide Death Case in Brooklyn

A dental bridge found in a Brooklyn lodging house room linked a suicide two years earlier to Berent Edward Collander of Stockholm. A dentist in Stockholm identified the work from Sweden, confirming the victim by a scar. Swedish consul officials exhumed the body and noted Collander left Stockholm with $60 000 in cash. Suspected robbery prompted renewed investigation.

Associated Press Dover N. J Brooklyn Stockholm Sweden New York Berent Edward Collander Collender

Stewart Title Guaranty acquires Bexar Abstract in San Antonio

Stewart Title Guaranty of Dallas gains control of Bexar Abstract Co of San Antonio. Work begins on remodeling the Commerce Street building for new owners headed by president Mace Stewart with capital stock of 300000 dollars. Homer Jones will run the San Antonio operation. Ben Stribling retains an interest.

Bexar Abstract Company San Antonio Stewart Title Guaranty Company Dallas Commerce Street Mace Stewart Homer Jones Ben Stribling Bexar Stewart Texas Houston Galveston Jones

Harvard May Get West

The will of Dr. Walter Remsey Brinck erhoff, Harvard professor, leaves his estate to his son a miner. If the son dies, two fifths go to Harvard to found a memorial for the wife and support research on communicable diseases. The estate is described as large.

Harvard Associated Press Boston Mass Walter Remsey Brinckerhoff Hawaii Dispensary Medical Association R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y People’s Medical Adviser

Train Sets 175-Mile Boston to New Haven Run Record

New Haven railroad’s colonial express covered 175 miles from Boston to New Haven in 182 minutes with most of the trip near seventy miles per hour. The run included four scheduled stops and marks a new east coast passenger train speed record.

Associated Press New Haven Conn New Haven Railroa Colonial Express Boston

Police Raid Seizes $1100 From Gambling Rooms

In New York on April 21 detectives raided a gambling resort in the financial district finding 100 well dressed men at games of chance. Eight men fled after being identified, while $1100 in cash on tables was taken by police as evidence.

Den New York Wall Street Financial District

New York Employers' Liability Commission Report Urges Tougher Safety Laws

After months of study the New York state employers' liability commission submits to the legislature a report citing industrial hazards. It calls for stringent supervision, new tunneling and rock work laws with explosives, removal of open belting and shafting in factories, and a shift to electrically propelled machinery. It also warns of high voltage electrical dangers and urges tougher fire laws. Also noted a Texan family injures in a buggy crash when horses bolted, breaking Louis Kolinek’s leg and causing scalp wounds to another child.

Albany N. Y New York State Employers’ Liability Commission

Luling Alumni Banquet Planned After School Year

Luling Texas April 21 The Alumni association of Luling High school met at Mrs M W Pitts residence and decided to hold a banquet at end of school year Officers will be elected at the next meeting.

Luling Tex Luling High School M. W. Pitts

Oswego Youth Dies at Cemetery Edge of Grave

Joseph Clancy son of a wealthy Oswego merchant collapsed and died of heart disease while talking with a grave digger beside a freshly dug grave in St Peter s Cemetery Oswego April 21 report states he died late yesterday without warning.

Associated Press Oswego N. Y Joseph Clancy St. Peter's

Vegetables as missiles disrupt Denver class day

Seventy junior students at Denver University were expelled after a clash with the senior class during celebrations. The senior president was driven from the platform and the chancellor announced the expulsion, prompting the juniors to flee as onions and vegetables were thrown.

Denver Col Denver University

Spectators Ramp Up Mischief With Salutes and Objects

During a school event, students hurled toes lemons cabbages and fire crackers as missiles, prompting disruption before Mr. Buchtell withdrew quickly and handed the auditorium back to the juniors.

Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised

Advertisement for Pale Delicate Women and Girls tonic claims to drive out malaria and build up the system for both adults and children, offered at 60 cents.

Births Recorded in City Homes This Month

To Mr and Mrs F Villela a boy born April 18 at 408 South Concho Street. To Mr and Mrs L Lazo a boy born April 12 at 106 North Laredo Street. To Mr and Mrs Thomas Pollard a child born April 17 at 701 Indiana Street. To Mr and Mrs I Cesares a girl born April 18 at 520 Camaron Street. To Mr and Mrs M Gareta twins a girl born April 18 at 216 South Laredo Street.

F. Villela South Concho Street L. Lazo North Laredo Street Thomas Pollard Indiana Street I. Cesares Camaron Street M. Gareta South Laredo Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Palmer Fulton St Georgia Ss. C. Lassiter Thomasville N.C Illinois State Historical Society THE the Associated Press Ayer Columb Eitel Kerrville B Meridian Ife Maverick Glarke Litho Wy. M. & Gon Bath Guntze Hotel Company Young Lodge Riebe Undertaking Co Pfeiffer Denis Broadway Ith New York City Wavameker’s WM. Taylor&son, Ince Tel Martinique Broadway the Menger Budweiser Anheuser-Busch St. Louis, Mo Berman & Zadek Distributors BUYS Bexar Abstract CO Sarah F. Herdmann Gibbs Building Res. N. P McDonald 322 Houston St Taylor,tex Louis Kolinek Main Street Carter Carters Rick Geadsche Extea Alamo Iron Works San Antonio, Texas P. J. Owens Lumber CO Flores Street Mitchell Street Cos Roosevelt Ave
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication