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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1914

Page

2

Boys Send Gir to Home in Greece

Two letters from an aged father in Tripolis, Greece, relayed to James and Tony Peters of Ft Worth reveal relief and happiness over Vitalitas aiding health. The brothers operated a shoe shine parlor at 913 Houston and funded Vitalitas shipments, with the father reporting improved rheumatism and general health. The ad-style notice touts Vitalitas as a universal cure and urges purchase at Wagner's Drug Store, 407 E Houston.

James Tony Peters Ft. Worth Texas Tripolis Greece Houston Street Express James Peters Vitalitas Wagner's Houston

Girl on Witness Stand in Herrera Trial

Miss Francisca Greason testified Wednesday in the Herrera murder trial, cross-examined by defense counsel D A McAskill. She previously claimed Herrera confessed to killing Policeman Charles Artzt. Despite efforts to undermine her story, she remained firm as court adjourned at noon with Deputy Sheriff Antonio Diaz interpreting.

Francisca Greason Augustin Herrera Charles Artzt Herrera Artzt D. A. MecAskill Antonio Diaz

Robber Blows Open Bank Vault in Ahopka

In Ahopka Florida on April 29 a robber blew open the vault at the State Bank of Ahopka and escaped with 4500 dollars in currency. The heist was discovered at daylight.

Yegemen Florida Bank Ahopka Fla State Bank of

Military Funeral Planned for Officer Schroeter in San Antonio

Lieutenant Jon H. Schroeter of the First Cavalry died in Dallas and will receive a full military funeral in San Antonio after arrival of the body. Survived by his widow, formerly Ella Haueisen of San Antonio, he served 15 years in the army with time in the Philippine Islands and the Spanish American War era. He was born April 21, 1876, in Jersey City and died of diabetes.

Jon H. Schroeter First Cavalry United States Army Presidio San Francisco Cal D. W. Shenks Dallas San Antonio Riebe Undertaking Company Southern Pacific National Cemetery Schroeter Ella Ib Sixth Cavalry Philippine Islands

Ministers to Close San Antonio Sunday Showhouses

A mass meeting of the Ministerial Union of San Antonio convened at the YMCA Tuesday night to discuss forming a Law Enforcement League to decide on closing Sunday show houses and other amusements. Reporters were excluded. about 40 attended, presided by Rev. Charles E. Me Stravick. A motion to avoid publicity was approved.

Ministerial Union of San Antonio Young Men's Christian Association Charles E. MeStravick United Presbyterian Church MecStravick

Huerta Agrees to Departure of Amerigan Refugees

British commander Tweedie reports Huerta regime will release all Americans held in Mexico City and allow departure via Puerto Mexico without escorts. About 113 prisoners were moved toward Cordoba and Soledad, where 100 refugees were ferried to Vera Cruz amid tense scenes and mob violence.

Vera Cruz Mexico Tweedie Mexico City Huerta Blanquet Portillo Y Rojag Puerto Mexico Soledag Tierra Blanca Cordoba Orizaba Tropics Soledad Gustavo Maas Solesdad

Peace envoys urge armistice as tensions in Mexico rise

Reported talks on armistice press ahead as Carranza Villa and Constitutionalist leaders pledge neutrality in Huerta‑US talks. refugees flee Vera Cruz while U S sailors aid arrivals. Navy reports wounded slowly improve and 120 refugees move toward American vessels. Funston ordered to take over Vera Cruz duties with Admiral Fletcher’s guidance.

Carranza Villa Huerta Qjonsul Schmutz Aguas Calientes Mexico City Vera Cruz United States Hancock Puerto Mexico Interior Tehuantepec Navy Department Today Chas. F. Simmons Simmons Oregonian Key West Badger Solace Tampico Navy Department Mayo Cervantes la Barra New York Special Service Hampton Roads Funston Secretary of War Mexico Fletcher

Resinol cures long lasting eczema claim

A 20 year battle with eczema ends after using Resinol Soap and Ointment with the claimant noting relief after the third application and complete cure after four jars and three cakes. The ad promotes Resinol products and says doctors prescribe them.

H. EB. Fleager Dauphin Dept Baltimore

Navy orders detach Marine corps to Vera Cruz under army command

The president directs the Navy Department to detach the Marine Corps contingent at Vera Cruz for service with the army. The transfer places the Marine detachment under your command, subject to changes in circumstances.

Miral Navy Department Marine Corps Vera Cruz Army

Exodus from Tampico as 2,270 Americans flee

The Tampico exodus ends with about 60 refugees aboard the Canfield bound for Vera Cruz. Since April 22, some 2,270 Americans have left from Tampico by various ships, while roughly 20 Americans remain behind sheltered by Mexican friends. The scene remains tense with flags, brief clashes, and no mass violence.

Tampico Mexico Vera Cruz Canfield Panuco River Henry Mayo Des Moines Galveston Montevideo Carlos V Dolphin Birmingham Hermione General Zaragoza

No Peace in Sight Says Mexican Revolution Far From Over

British correspondent reports from Mexico City that General Carranza promises protection for British subjects under Constitutional control while negotiations proceed in border states. He warns that northern revolutionary leaders may seek material gains rather than power, and that some concessions have already been made to the government.

Puebla Huerta United States Mexico City Mexico London Carranza Daily Chronicle Daily Telegraph Morelos

Refugee R. E. Hannier Returns From Mexico via Galveston

San Antonio businessman R. E. Hannier, among several hundred refugees, traveled from Mexico City to Vera Cruz and aboard the Esperanza to Galveston. He witnessed Admiral Mayo's forces seize Vera Cruz and endured crowded bunks and minimal possessions before reaching Alamo Heights.

R. E. Hamnier San Antonio Mexico Galveston Vera Cruz Mexico City Mr. Hannier Admiral Mayo United States Esperanza Tampico Cruz, Tampico Interior Points Hannier Broadway Alamo Heights

May Return to Tampico Rumor Unsubstantiated

A San Antonio report says American refugees from Tampico plan to form a force to protect interests near the seaport after U S troops landed at Vera Cruz. The claim could not be substantiated. Americans left Tampico under British protection as ships withdrew. The oil interests nearby remain involved.

San Antonio Tampico

Tampico oilmen plan return voyage amid threats

Refugees report Mexican oil wells refineries and storage tanks protected only by native workers. A 130 person party left Tampico on a private yacht for Port Aransas and reached San Antonio. Dr. H S Keller, among them, would not detail conditions but warned the U.S. must enforce rights or he may seek Chinese citizenship.

Tampico Mexico H. 8S. Keller Port Aransas San Antonio St. Anthony United States China

Mediators Seek European Pressure on Wilson for Berlin Talks

Berlin April 29 The South American mediators have appealed to European powers to influence President Wilson to adopt conditions that would make the negotiations successful.

Wilson Berlin Lokal Anzeiger

Refugees flee Mexico west coast as ships depart

Refugees flee the west coast of Mexico through all ports and by every exit. The cruiser South Dakota arrived at Acapulco from San Francisco. Officers say the situation is serious.

West Coast Acapulco Mex Mexico South Dakota San Francisco

Transport Goes for Refugees in Mexican Edges

Rear Admiral Badger reports Hancock to sail from Vera Cruz at daylight for Puerto Mexico to aid 600 American refugees moving from Mexico City and nearby districts. Rear Admiral Cradock confirms General Kicon guarantees safe embarkation of the refugees.

Washington, D. C Badger Navy Department Hancock Vera Cruz Puerto Mexico Mexico City Cradock Essex Kicon

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