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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
3
The Castoria manufacturers have spent hundreds of thousands to educate the public on the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher due to pirates forging the Castoria trademark. Counterfeiting harms children and misleads parents. verify the genuine Castoria bears Fletcher's facsimile signature on the bottle wrapper and advertising.
Sofia Trevenio eight years old, rear of Theodore Allesando’s grocery at 402 South Laredo Street, dies after Frank Pias eleven, fires a single barrel shotgun on the counter. The coroner holds an inquest as the boy stays in jail and the case heads to juvenile court.
Governor Colquitt, in a morning message to the senate, recalled Prison Commissioners Brahan and Tittle. It is not known whether he will submit them for confirmation later. In other news, New York bans wooden molding to hide electric wires.
At a Post D Travelers meeting in the Menger Hotel plans were announced for a baseball game between Post D and the local United Commercial Travelers lodge with a date to be set after committees convene. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the deaths of Senator Kaufmann, Isidore Cohen, and William Suter. D. W. Micheaux and E. S. Holaday spoke. attendees listed include Dechman, Marshall, Miller, Holland, Jennett, Bennett, Sachs, Jenner, Harrington, Lorwein, Guth, and Klein.
Cattlemen at the San Antonio stock yards back a large frontier festival to replace the fall fair. They compare it to Denver's Frontier Day and expect over 1000 cowboys to participate in a roundup. Features would include pitching contests pony races and an old-time Texas cowboy pageant. The event would be cheaper than a fair and aimed at attracting tourists. A combined parade with soldiers cowboys and Mexican vaqueros is envisioned.
The East End Methodist Church in San Antonio opened its eighth chapel in five years. Rev. F. M. Jackson led services with Rev. S. H. C. Burgin as principal speaker. Hundreds attended as talks by local pastors and lay members followed praise by Miss Louise Blank and Miss Corning. The chapel, begun two months ago, now has 35 members under Rev. Jackson.
Dr. Ira H. Collins, an osteopath, files mandamus in Sev enty third District Court to compel the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners to issue a verification license. He alleges application in El Paso, board initial approval, later rescission, and a 1912 resolution to not reconsider. The case awaits regular-term hearing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reductions in express rates totaling about 26 million dollars annually, effective by October 15, 1918. The plan uses a block system across 950 blocks to reduce 900000 published rates to under 650000 and preserve parcel post advantages while simplifying classifications. The order lasts two years and faces potential constitutional challenges from express companies.
Washington reports Britain considers establishing a naval base in the Bermuda Islands to safeguard shipping routes via the isthmus. Officials warn such a shift could overturn Monroe doctrine principles and alter Western Hemisphere naval policy as the U S contends with Japan after the canal opening.
A Riverside restaurant features seafood specials including shrimp crabs little neck clams black bass pompano and Spanish mackerel highlighting a varied fresh catch menu.
Washington Aug 4 Postmaster General Burleson announced post August 15 parcel post weight limit rises to 20 pounds from 11 and charges drop. Delivery zone rates cut to five cents first zone and one cent per additional pound. savings system banking to reach remote districts with reform long under consideration.
A two car crash on the Fredericksburg road six miles from the city injured four people. S. Smith and Henning Bruhn drove opposite each other. Smith family members suffered bruises and scratches. Dr. Margaret Stolte and Olga Soyans were among the injured as vehicles were moved to city for care.
The Oakland Six-60 Grayhound carried press officials on the Galveston to San Antonio endurance run. Despite multiple blowouts, the car stayed on time and led by example on the return trip with driver F L Stauffer showing notable speed in the final 50 miles. B C Drebert piloted the down trip. W H Furlong orders a meeting to discuss scores and prizes.
An advertisement extols SS SS as a quick blood purifier that nourishes blood and tissue, claims to boost cellular activity, and helps skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. It advises buying only this botanical product from The Swift Specifier Atlanta Georgia and seeking their medical advice.
The Woodward Carriage Company sold an Overland 69 T to Fred J. Johnston of the Traction Company. W E Lowry reports expanding Reo distribution across San Antonio territory from Comal and Kerr to the coast, with three carloads of 1914 Reos en route. Birdsong & Potchernick tout a Franklin fuel additive and discuss kerosene use in higher temp engines, noting a Weakley kerosene test and a near miss with gasoline.
A telegram from John B. Orman of the Premier team notes the Indiana Automobile Manufacturers’ tour arriving in San Luis Obispo August 2 after Ray McNamara in the Premier pilot. The report mentions rough roads and tire wear as drivers head toward Los Angeles, with car numbering in coast cities described as duplicated and a call for central registration.
William Steinhardt of the Hudson Company doubles his car allotment for the upcoming season due to growing demand in the territory.
At Grand Tonight Country Store No 1 manager Whittell previews top presents and hundreds of small gifts. A biblical photo play The Life of Christ from the Manger to the Cross will be shown Tuesday with orphans invited. Roy Rogers sings and the Grand plans a second show Thursday at Country Store No 2 with same prices.
Mr Belville again proves versatility as producer and actor in The Managers Troubles. He performs blackface with Irish character work while Miss Cecil O Dowd Miss Gertrude Turner and Messrs Gossett Lleewellyn and Becker earn audience praise. Attendance breaks records with seven packed houses and late shows filled to capacity. Nora Flippen returns to join the chorus as she is among the era’s best chorus performers. The chorus prize singing contest is held tonight.
A free band concert begins at 8 30 tonight to mark the opening of the Coliseum Grounds located on Navarro Street near Oakeland street. The program promises an interesting lineup of music.
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