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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1915
Page
6
A funeral scene at Nuevo Laredo shows the coffin of General Herrera with mourners and generals nearby. Herrera was killed by friendly fire during a riverfront clash with Surro Quredg’s forces. General Davila and General Zertuche appear among Herrera’s brothers and fellow officers in the images.
The article endorses ordinary mulsified coconut oil as a gentle hair cleanser. It warns against dust removing soaps that dry the scalp, claiming they ruin hair. One to two teaspoons of coconut oil shampoo cleanses thoroughly, leaves scalp soft, and hair silky and lustrous. Coconut oil product lasts months for the family.
A deputy sheriff reports theft of a horse and wagon from Matamoras street area. The rig was found an hour later on North Laredo street with bridle removed. Reports also note burglaries at Luzano store and Cohen, Henry and Schwartz store on Santa Laredo street, with cash missing and a broken window. Authorities mention election-related cases dismissed and a county home telephone contract under consideration.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. The usershares strong testimonials from W H Maffee of Atlanta praising its effects on his son and family. A notary witness backs the claim and the notice urges readers to request information from Kilmer Co for a trial bottle and local drugstore availability.
A group including Ene ewmmer training school and Battery B members sets out from Brownsville to Fort Valley for a stated purpose. Transportation was rejected by the quartermaster, while new wedding invitations and Valle Painting Co. 191 Losoya CMV are mentioned in fragmented notices amid the local items.
Texas Health Officer Dr. Collins warns about roughly 24,000 preventable deaths due to lack of hospital beds. He urges counties to use a county hospital law passed in 1919 to build facilities, aiding treatment for communicable diseases and reducing fatalities, especially among poor families unable to afford care.
The University of Texas alumni in San Antonio receive invitations to attend commencement exercises set for mid June. Faculty handlers and graduates from classes 1835 1890 1964 1816 1912 are listed with notable living members including Mr. C. Red of Houston and Br. Coopwood of San Antonio among the 1885 law clan. A United States official and a cabinet member are noted among the alumni.
Federal Judge John M. Denman prepared to hear the wage scale controversy involving railroads. E P Curtis and J A Farquharson are to appear for railroad employees with aid of the Brotherhood and conductors. Testimony may address revenue comparisons between the Atlantic, Gulf and Western and South Texas lines, as central issues in the case continue unresolved.
Mothers are urged to give California Syrup of Figs to restless or feverish children with cold or stomach issues. The ad claims a teaspoonful will gently evacuate the bowels, improving sleep and appetite, and warns to ask for the genuine product from Crtitsamin Fle Syrup Company, avoiding counterfeit copies.
In a Monday night melee at Houston and St Mary streets Grand Opera House assistant manager H Callaghan and chauffeurs Burke and Rubaker clashed with police. Burke’s case was dismissed. the others were fined 20 dollars each. The incident halted traffic for about 15 minutes while police and Captain Mussey dispersed the fight. Burkie said he tried to stop them. injuries included bruised chin and swollen nose. Similar counterfeiting notes in El Paso cited by federal agents may prompt prosecutions under a new state law.
Richard Roggeman, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Hen Rogge man, died at his parents home four miles from San Antonio on the Lubnock Somers road after a blaze Sunday. The flames engulfed the child as the house burned, rescuers arrived too late. Fire origin is undetermined. Funeral services will be at the home at 3 pm Tuesday with interment in St Josephs cemetery.
The Third Cavalry Band led by chief musician Fred Fabri will perform a concert Thursday afternoon between 3 and 6 at the lower post. It marks the final hour of army band concerts for that time slot. Beginning Monday May 8 the cinema will run 7 to 9 o'clock at the alent. The Thursday program includes Willow Grove March, Raider Raastal, Teutier Selection from High Jinks, Print Chiflan Dance, Atanan Miseud One Step Chinatown.
Secret Service agents in San Antonio seized $325,000 in counterfeit Cate Tahta government notes believed shipped from Galveston two months earlier. The operation centered on suspected men and a network moving notes to Texas, with authorities pursuing further leads and possible arrests.
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