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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
8
An old fashioned advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal laxative. It claims effectiveness from infants to centenarians, relieves constipation and related symptoms, and promises free sample bottles by mailing a request to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.
The Hermitage ranch hosts the second race meet Sunday April 30 at 2 30pm. Five flat races and three steeplechases on government and polo horses for officers and enlisted men. Paul Ranier will be MC and starter with a varied program and high interest after last week's success.
A fable about proving claims ends with a note on Coca-Cola. The author urges readers to seek proof before declaring a beverage injurious, citing chemists who found no harmful ingredients in Coca-Cola and offering a copy of The Truth About Coca-Cola from the Coca Cola Company.
A military practice specifies enlisted men ride on government horses about twenty lengths behind the leader, until released for the finish. The leader will be a selected commissioned officer who will not participate in the final sprint.
The boxing tourney at the post gymnasium Thursday night features six round bouts across weight classes. Matches include James Johnson versus Jack Gill lightweights, L Thomas versus E Dion welterweights, John Kelley versus P H Hamilton middleweights, Robert Douglas versus M Layman bantamweights, plus a hard heavyweight clash. Terry McGovern presides as referee with a first bout at 8 15.
Jim Crowley famed Irish American Athletic Club distance runner and former Marathon champion is under surgeons care after a heavy bolt fell from a 14 story skyscraper, tearing facial flesh and fracturing the cheekbone. Doctors say a higher strike could have killed him. he will be laid up for weeks.
A vintage medical ad touts Foley Kidney Pills for prompt relief of kidney and bladder disorders. It promotes the pills as effective for all cases and recommends Bexar Drug Co as the source.
Houston officials declare the I and G N railway headquarters will move from Palestine if the property sells. Houston competes with Fort Worth and San Antonio to secure the plum, signaling a regional bidding battle.
In Elk Garden West Virginia rescue teams pulled fifteen bodies from Ott mine No 20 of Davis Coal company after a deadly explosion the day before. Twenty two miners remain entombed most Americans as investigators begin queries into the incident. Rescue efforts face heavy coal and slate falls delaying full recovery.
Health department figures show the Jewish district posting the highest birth rate at 55 per 1000, Italians 50.5, blacks 26.5, and native white districts under 7 per 1000. Experts note mixed marriages yield fewer offspring in the second generation. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as spring medicine.
Seguin Texas April 25. Commencement exercises of Seguin high school will be held at the opera house Monday evening June 12. The commencement sermon will be preached by Rev. J F Webb in the German Methodist church Sunday June 9. The graduating class includes Eugenia Burges Esther Grace Clive Maxwell Corinne Vaughan Winnie Lillard Carrie Jo Traylor Bessie Bell Tips Katharine Smith Ernst Brendt Roy Barnett Henry Weiss Frank DeLaney and Cleburne Williamson. Class officers are C Williamson president Miss Clive Maxwell treasurer and Miss Eugenia Burges treasurer.
An old advertisement touts Hall and Hall's Texas Wonder a 60 days treatment claiming cures for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles with quick relief. Testimonials promised and Dr E W Hall listed at 2926 Olive St St Louis MO with druggists carrying the product.
The Montclair common council refused to grant any moving picture licenses, turning down eleven applications by a single vote. Among the denied proposals was a charitable organization planning a social welfare center using film showings for work among the poor.
James M. Dial, a leading Covington attorney, was found guilty by a circuit court jury of subornation of perjury in connection with a divorce trial in which he served as counsel. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Separately, the grand jury returned another indictment against Benjamin F. Graziana, a former Kentucky legislator, on a similar charge.
An ad touts D D D as a mild soothing liquid that relieves skin trouble and clears the complexion. The message urges use of D D D with a sales pitch from Fischer's Drug Store in the Gibbs Building, San Antonio Texas.
In Sherman R Polytechnic 1 Austin College 7 with Williams Ferguson Lowrey Tipton striking for the visitors. In College Station EB A M Col 6 Daniel Baker 0 with Anderson Whipkey Goodman and Beddingfield Kelley Wright combining in the game.
A Mississippi domestic science teacher endorses Cottolene for biscuits noting light flaky texture and no odor unlike lard. She adds it produces clean crisp crust for frying croquettes and doughnuts. Other experts like Mrs. Rorer and Marion Harland corroborate its superiority and economy.
Atlanta paper reports excess negro recruits for the Twenty fourth regiment bound for the Philippines. War department orders dragged for applicants at the local station. A disappointed applicant from Atlanta wrote President seeking entry and family memory of a Spanish American War veteran uncle. Rejected applicants kept on file for future calls.
Clemetine North of Yoakum, a University of Texas student and sorority member, left school and married Alexander Ludwig, a music instructor, at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio. The bride's sister accompanied her. Ludwig is Austin-based, son of the late Prof Edmund Ludwig.
The funeral of Judge William P. Hamblen, former presiding officer of the Fifty fifth district court, drew the city’s largest attendance and caused courts to adjourn. Many businesses closed in respect as crowds gathered to honor the jurist. Rumor links Governor Colquitt to appoint Isaac M. Standifer to the vacancy. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as a kidney and bladder remedy.
Guadalupe Commissioners allocate funds to purchase diphtheria anti toxin for the poor. Free administration will be provided to those unable to pay. The County Health Officer T W Moore will supervise distribution, though any physician may use the anti toxin.
Advertises a cure for nervous troubles at Kings Sanitarium. Offers to write for particulars to Prof. F. T. oo in San Antonio Texas and provides a lock box for replies.
Huntsville dispatch reports more than forty damaged suits against Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads filed by American and foreign cotton dealers who lost over 4 million dollars through manipulation of bogus bills of lading and failure of Knight Yancey and Co Decatur Alabama. Indictment against John W. Knight may not be tried this term.
Stockdale Texas April 25 Special to The Light The honor graduates of the high school class of 1911 are announced by Superintendent A J Cook. Named are Miss Birdie Hardin Maggie Holland Etoy Nita Sikes Florence Wood and Fred Johnson Tradin man Sa martes McMeans. Commencement exercises set for May 26 in the auditorium.
William G. Purvis died in a New Orleans hospital after a March 5 Gates biplane crash. He fell beneath the engine, a wooden frame drove through his hip, and his body will be taken to Chicago for burial with Mrs. Purvis at his side.
A six member committee representing Pennsylvania railroad shopmen met with C. E. Long in Philadelphia to deliver a list of grievances including alleged discrimination against union members.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows commemorate 92 years with San Antonio lodges and Rebekahs at Odd Fellows Hall Crockett hotel. Four members receive veteran jewels for 25 years Reagan Houston Asher Richardson F F Collins and Dr G W Johnson. Deputy Grand Sire C A Keller attends as speakers and ceremonies.
Federal Judge Wolverton ruled that Southern Pacific and Oregon & California Railway must forfeit 200000 acres valued at 40000000 to 75000000 to the United States. Lands to be sold to bona fide settlers in parcels not over 160 acres at $2.50 an acre, with entry rights reopened only by future action. 67 settlers lose their claims.
In Flatonia Texas on April 25 the South Texas Teachers association announces officers for the year. President is Prof. B T Gillespie of Flatonia, vice president Prof Taylor of Gonzales, secretary Mrs Pearl B Schwartz of Flatonia, treasurer Prof J W Kirk of LaGrange. Yoakum chosen as next meeting site.
A City of San Antonio auditor explains city finances using a wage analogy to counter a raid on the treasury claim. The note cites the fiscal year starting June 1 and sections 52 109 and 118 of the city charter to show funds cannot be diverted or taxed in advance.
At Houston April 25, the gulf coast immigration conference heard many addresses from over twenty counties. The slogan There is too much vacant land in Texas framed discussions on deep water work and other public matters while a Chamber of Commerce banquet closed the day. Letters from Governor Colquitt and others were read in support of the plan.
The body of eight year old Martin Garcia, who drowned Saturday evening, was recovered at noon yesterday one mile from the drowning site.
Houston hosted Chicago businessmen for a goodwill program featuring trips to the San Jacinto battlefield and related tours, highlighting cultural and historical exchange during their April visit.
Melvin Williams, a blacksmith for the S. A. & A. P. Railway at Yoakum, Texas, had the ends of two middle fingers on his right hand mashed by a steam hammer. Amputation may be necessary.
Yoakum Texas April 25. Late yesterday afternoon in an affray at the passenger depot Gus Holzhauser was cut on the muscle of the left arm and the wrist of the right. His wounds are not serious.
A fire at Danbury Connecticut destroyed the round house repair shops and several locomotives of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad early today causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars.
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