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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1912

Page

3

Seven Injured In Collision Of Cars In San Antonio

A Tobin Hill car reversed power to avoid a pedestrian and backed into a South Flores street car at Houston and Soledad at 7 15 last evening injuring seven passengers. Victims include Mrs C Robinson severely hurt with a broken leg and Miss Frances May Sawyer shaken badly.

Hildreth Tobin Hill South Flores Houston Soledad Streets C. Robinson South Flores Street Frances May Sawyer Madison Avenue RP. M. Fenley Burleson Street Mary Swaser Water Street J. B. Kerr Alice Young Dewey Place C. Brown Division Avenue Traction Company Houston Street

The Lax Fos Way Ad Promotes Liver and Bowels Health

An advertisement touts Lax-Fos as a tonic for liver stomach kidneys and bowels with a money back plan. It promises systemic strength and urges asking a druggist for a second bottle after purchase.

Staacke Bros Rubber Work in Springfield

Have your carriage or buggy rubber fired by Staacke Bros They apply any Springfield rubber The best here is.

Staacke Bros Springfield

George Pierce Buried in Waco After Death in Mexico City

The body of George Pierce was interred in Waco this morning after dying in Mexico City about three months ago. Pierce served as private secretary to Senator Richard Coke of Waco and worked as a telegraph operator under Bell Brooks, current Western Union general manager, during Brooks' tenure as Waco office manager.

Waco Tex George Pierce Mexico City Pierce Richard Coke Bell Brooks Western Union Brooks

Floyd Allen Goes On Trial for Murder at Hillsville Case

Floyd Allen, identified as a leader in the Hillsville courthouse massacre clan, goes on trial in Wytheville for the murder of Commonwealth's Attorney Foster. The day focuses on veniremen and witnesses. Allen rides by car for the first time since his injuries from a pistol duel with Clerk Dexter Goad.

Associated Press Wytheville Floyd Allen Carroll County Hillsville Commonwealth Foster Veniremen Floyd Dexter Goad

Chain Gang Strike Shocks Austin Jail

Six negro prisoners in the Austin city jail refused to work wearing shackles and dumped their food in city hall. City Physician Wickline investigated and found two unable to work while others were permitted to work after a wagon transport compromise.

Austin Tex Wickline

Texas Sunk by Mine Near Smyrna With 140 Drowned

The steamer Texas of the Archipelago American Steamship Company struck a mine at the entrance to the Gulf of Smyrna and sank. One hundred forty persons aboard drowned. The Turkish flag vessel carried mails from Constantinople to the Levant.

Associated Press Smyrna Texas Archipelago- American Steamship Company Gulf of Smyrna Constantinople Levant Archipelago-American Steamship Company Mediterranean Turkey Gulf New Castle England

Texas Blown Up At Smyrna Mine Field Disaster

Ninety of the 156 passengers aboard the Texas were rescued after the ship struck a mine at the entrance to the Gulf of Smyrna. Reports say the wreck occurred when the Texas deviated from a pilot's indicated course amid a boycott context and a fleet of eight state named vessels received US flag authorization from the U.S. consul general.

Associated Press Constantinople Texas Gulf of Smyrna United States

Pennsylvania Lines San Antonio Office Moves to Room 314

The San Antonio passenger office for Pennsylvania Lines has relocated to Room 314 in the Gunter Building. This move affects ticketing and travel inquiries previously handled at the former location.

Pennsylvania Lines San Antonio Gunter Building

Georgia Prohibition Statutes Upheld

Sam Loeb of Atlanta must serve a year on the chain gang or pay 1000 dollars for violating Georgia prohibition law. The U S Supreme Court dismissed his appeal after he failed to print the record as required, following convictions for possessing liquor and wine for a wedding feast.

Associated Press Atlanta Sam Loeb Loeb United States Supreme Court United States

Cure for Eczema Highlighted by Scranton Mother

A Scranton mother recalls her daughter’s three year struggle with eczema beginning at birth. She credits the Cuticura Soap and Ointment for rapid relief and complete cure after six months of use. The ad promotes Cuticura products and offers free samples and a skin care booklet.

Washburn St Scranton E. Nelson Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Beeville Consideres Commission Form City Government

A Beeville election is set for next Thursday to decide adopting a commission form of government. Voters will also choose a mayor and two city commissioners. Mayoral candidates are A F Lutts and J C Dougherty, while candidates for commissioner are C A Heldenfels W O McCurdy and A C Marsden.

Beeville Tex A. F. Lutts J. C. Dougherty C. A. Heldenfels W. O. McCurdy A. C. Marsden

District Attorney Seeks 150 Jurors for Brock Murder Trial

Judge George Calhoun ordered a special venire of 150 men to be summoned to select a jury for the Henry Brock case. The grand jury had indicted Brock for the killing of Mollie King last Wednesday in Austin Texas.

Austin Tex James R. Hamilton Henry Brock George Calhoun Fifty-third District Court Brock Mollie King

Boy Shotself Accident in Seguin Tex

Mexican boy Louis Palacios aged 15 accidentally shot and killed himself with a rifle yesterday afternoon two miles east of Seguin Texas authorities reported SEGUIN April 30 special to the light.

Self Seguin Tex Louis Palacios

Venezuelan cabinet resigns amid interim minister leadership

Caracas reports the Venezuelan cabinet resigned today with the reason undisclosed. Directors of the various ministries have assumed temporary control of their departments as a stopgap measure.

Associated Press Caracas

Zion City Prayer Meeting Riots Leave Many Injured

Rioting surged after plant workers attacked a 200 person Zion City prayer gathering in Zion Illinois. Elder F M Royal and Joseph Bishop badly beaten. Bishop believed to have a fractured skull. Over a third of the 150 Zion women attendees were injured as clashes erupted tied to tobacco protests by Wilbur Glenn Voliva followers.

Zion City Zion John Alexander Dowie Wilbur Glenn Voliva Dowie F. M. Royal Elder Royal Joseph Bishop

Alamo City Earns Honor in Army Examination Results

The report of the examiners shows J. Ripley Jacobs Jr., son of Rev. J. R. Jacobs, Pine Street Methodist pastor, achieving the fourth highest average among all successful candidates for a second lieutenant commission. Jacobs also ranked first among Texas candidates amid several hundred examinees nationwide.

Alamo City J. Ripley Jacobs Jr J. R. Jacobs Pine Street Methodist Church Leutenant Jacobs Texas United States

Eckmans Alterative touted as tuberculosis remedy in early testimonial

A historical notice promotes Eckmans Alterative for consumption and tuberculosis with patient testimonials. It claims improvements in weight, night sweats, cough, and overall health, citing Mrs. Govert’s recovery and urging readers to consult Fischer's drug store for further information and a booklet.

Anna Govert Anna Trinen Wm. Berg St. Michael's Church Shoreville Ind Eckman Rev. Wm. Berg Jos. Grimmer Fischer Eckma Bora

Jail Contract Paid In Full After Structural Inspection

George J. Costas of Stewart Iron Works Cincinnati was paid about 24000 dollars by county commissioners after a thorough inspection of the rebuilt county jail. Architect Henry T. Phelps and the commissioners accompanied the inspection and formal payment approval.

George J. Costas Stewart Iron Works Cincinnati Ohio Henry T. Phelps

Fire Devastates Exchange Building in New York

Fire broke out on the top floors of the twelve story Exchange building on West Thirty second street. Four floors burned out causing an estimated loss of 100 000 dollars. D Appleton publishers offices and many printing and mercantile firms were destroyed.

New York Exchange West Thirty-second Street D. Appleton

Monarchists Active in Portugal Again

Report from Lisbon dated April 30 notes indications that Portuguese monarchists plan another bid to seize northern provinces. Govern authorities report preparations to restore the king, with clashes near San Gregorio and monarchist activity traced to La Ganiza and related facilities.

Lisbon Portugal San Gregorio Spain la Ganiza

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