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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1914

Page

5

Battle at Ludlow Ends With Thirteen Killed as Miners Fight Militia

In Colorado, a day of heavy fighting near Ludlow left thirteen dead and many wounded. Militia and deputy sheriffs clashed with strikers, aided by volunteers from Samar, Walsenburg, and Lamar. The field stretched three miles and alarm spread as fire and explosions swept the camp.

Trinidad Colo Ludlow Samar Walsenburg John Case A. Martin Co. A Denver Louis Trikas Louis Percell Colorado Springs Colorado & Southeastern Railway Berwind and Hastings Barnes Station Rameyville Linderfelt Cedar Hill Trinidad Militia Company J. H. Abrams Colorado & Southeastern Roach Willis P. J. Hamrock Lamar Hamrock

The Home Beauty Parlor Advice Column

A reader column by Betty Dean offers home remedies for hair and skin care. It promotes canthrax shampoo, a kardene tonic, parnotis drink, quinzain tonic, and spurmax lotion as affordable, do it yourself solutions for scalp conditions weight loss and skin tone with neutral cautions about safety.

the Home Beauty Parlor Betty Dean

Eye tonic promises cures for weak eyes in ads

An advertisement touts a crystal eye tonic made by dissolving any ounce of crystal in one pint water. It claims two to eight drops daily relieve inflammation soreness and swelling and make eyes sparkle with expression. A titled Society Girl remark references a weight reducing treatment.

Mazie

Wrinkles Fade with Almozoin Cream Jelly Treatment

Simple home remedy promises to smooth face creases by overnightly treating dormant tissues with almozoin cream jelly. Dissolve 1 ounce almozoin in % pint water with 2 teaspoonfuls glycerine, then let stand overnight as a skin-cleanser and beautifier sold in Dean's Beauty Book for five dollars.

Marge

Webber to Testify at Becker Murder Trial

Bridgie Webber, the key state witness in the Rosenthal murder case, reportedly told District Attorney Whitman in Passaic that he would repeat his testimony at Becker’s second trial. Webber’s previous statements tied Becker to the plot to kill Herman Rosenthal, with July meetings outlined among Webber Jack Rose Sam Schepps and Harry Vallon.

New York Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Charles Whitman Webber Passaic N. J Whitman Jack Rose Sam Schepps Harry Vallon

Fair treatment urged for canal tolls by Louisiana delegate

James W. Porch, speaking for a Louisiana delegation in Washington, urged the Senate canals committee not to repeal the Panama canal act free tolls provision. He warned that removing free tolls would be bad faith after New Orleans spent two years preparing for the opening and would bottle up overseas U S and coastwise trade via railroads.

Washington, D. C New Orleans James W. Porch The Committee For Fair Treatment

Notable Guests and Registrations at San Antonio Hotels

A slew of visitors are recorded at San Antonio hotels including E A Dotty Dallas at St Anthony P C Allison Palestine registered at Bexar T J Fideli Galveston arriving Menger and B L Kaufman Fort Worth stopping at St Anthony Others include W D Ellis Midland at Gunter Miss Katie Fanner Houston arriving Bexar Mrs P A Rothe Hondo at Menger and W J Duggan New York guest at Gunter.

B. L. Kaufman Fort Worth the St. Anthony Katie Fanner Houston Bexar P. A. Rothe Hondo Menger B. A. Brenman St. Louis St. Anthony W. D. Ellis Midland Gunter E. Rochelle C. Bell Emily Bell Galveston Ben Lonne Austin W. J. Duggan New York Kenton Houston Rockdale F. C. Mowry Boston The J. N. Govitty Corsicana Mary Lane Marshall W. L. Talbot San Marcos R. . Burnett Cuero J. Young Ryan Dallas Charles Eagleston Smithville E. W. Staples

You are entitled to the best. You won't get it unless you ask

An advertising line urging readers to demand top quality. It emphasizes persistence and boldness as keys to obtaining premium goods or services. The copy uses assertive phrasing to motivate action and confidence.

Haywood Threat Not Sedition Say U S Officials

William D Haywood leader of the I W W faced questions over his warned plan to tie up coal mines if war with Mexico occurred. U S District Attorney H Snowden Marshall said the remarks do not prove sedition without tangible conspiracy evidence. Union leaders condemned the threats and affirmed loyalty to the American flag.

New York William D. Haywood Industrial Workers of the World Mexico H. Snowden Marshall United States Department of Justice Washington Haywood Mr. Marshall Central Federated Unions

Run Over By Auto In Garden Street Accident

Clyde Sparks a fourteen year old boy of 214 Garden street was run over by an automobile driven by Alex Parrigin of 214 Mission street at 5 o clock Monday afternoon. Sparks sustained bad bruises to head and body but no serious injuries. The collision occurred in the 200 block of Garden street with Sparks riding a wheel in the street while Parrigin’s car near the curb. The wheel moved into the car path as the car could not stop in time. Two wheels passed over Sparks ankles.

Clyde Sparks Garden Street Alex Parrigin Mission Street Mr. Parrigin

Local man treated after fall at 216 East Commerce

A man sustained a wrist injury and a forehead bruise from a fall. The attending physician judged the injuries not serious. Advertisements note shirts made by Johnson at 216 East Commerce 8th.

Johnson Fit and Wear East Commerce 8&T

Burial Permits List Names Several Deceased

Burial permits record multiple deaths with dates in April and locations. Stephen Elliott age 26 died April 8 at City Hospital. Cayetano Bargas 47 died April 20 at Katy Gravel Pit. Jesus Leal 4 died April 19 at City Hospital. Herman Friedrich 76 died April 19 at 745 W Houston Street. Thomas Rafter 76 died April 18 at City Hospital. Ebaristo Vallejo 7 died April 20 at 409 North San Marcos Street. J Wyatt 40 died April 16 at City Hospital.

Stephen Elliott City Hospital Cayetano Bargas Katy Jesus Leal Herman Friedrich W. Houston Street Thomas Rafter Ebaristo

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Youthful Results

An at home tonic costing 50 cents claims to darken gray hair naturally with sage and sulphur. A sponge or brush smooths through hair, with results showing by morning and after another use, including reduced dandruff and less hair loss. The ad emphasizes youthful appearance and asks readers to try the remedy.

Wyeth

Insects Damage Robertson County Pecan Trees

Reported insect damage to pecan trees in Robertson county prompts state entomologist investigation. Professor E A Miller, assistant state entomologist, departed to study the infestation and assess the extent of the harm.

Austin Tex Robertson County Department of Agriculture E. A. Miller

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Colorado Texas Arold Arto San Antonio, Tex Pioneer Flour Pioneer Pioneer Flour Mills Guenther and King William Sts S. A A. P. Ry San Antonio Setty Dean Psi the American Sugar Refining CO AppAtss, New York Care Maverick-Clarke Litho Co Soledad St Becker White Horse Tavern A. Yates Laredo E. A. Dotty P. C. Allison Palestine T. J. Fideli the Menger J. ¢. Carner Guner Ss. P. Reader Oklahoma City R. H. Chatham H. C. Gass Frank Holt Granger Rich Prescription Products Company Dayton Losoya INU San Jacinto Fiesta Hupmobile Jeffery St. Mary’s Street Frank A. Winerich
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