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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1912

Page

3

National Campaign Heads Toward Maine Prep

Governor Wilson in Sea Girt prepares for notices Wednesday with Governor Marshall and Judge Parker among the anticipated attendees. The New England focus includes Maine where the state election is in September. Crane is eyed as possible treasurer as Pence and Lord join the campaign team.

Sea Girt N. J Wilson Marshall Alton B. Parker Maine New England Thomas J. Pence Raleigh N. C McCombs Pence Washington Raleigh News and Observer Josephus E. Daniels Democratic National Committee Frankb. Lord Daniels New York University Club Charles R. Crane Chicago Senator la Follette Democratic National Campaign Committee Crane

Farewell to Constipation Liver Pills Sold in San Antonio

Public health notice touts HOT SPRINGS LIVER BULTONS for constipation and related stomach liver and bowel issues. Druggists in San Antonio stock the remedy praised as perfect acting and satisfying with a 26 cent price per box. Free samples offered by the Hot Springs Chemical Co of Hot Springs Arkansas.

Hot Springs First Dass San Antonio Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs, Ark

Plant Juice touted by San Antonio life insurer

A prominent San Antonio life insurance manager promotes Plant Juice as a life prolonging remedy. R L Edwards of Federal Life Insurance Co. says it cured his indigestion and stomach trouble and claims it relieves liver kidney and blood derangements. Available at Fischer's corner Houston and Alamo.

San Antonio Fischer's Houston Alamo

Crane Favored for National Committee Post in Wilson Camp

The report suggests Thomas Crane, a Taft appointee to China who was recalled in 1909, is favored for national committee treasurer under Governor Wilson. Crane reportedly leaned toward Wilson during a Sea Gull visit with University of Wisconsin President Van Hise. Joseph F. Davies would lead Wilson’s Chicago headquarters and assist as treasurer, enhancing Crane’s candidacy due to Davies and Crane’s friendship.

Eeptional McCombs Crane Taft China The Orient Wilson Sea Girl van Hise University of Wisconsin Joseph F. Davies Wisconsin National Committee Chicago Treasuer Messrs. Davies New York City Herman Ridder

Unable to Win Back Wife He Shoots Her and Then Dies

A rural tragedy near Pflugerville, Texas, reports say Kirk age around 40 and his wife, younger by about ten years, were killed after he failed to reconcile following a separation. Kirk, recently from Brenham, shot his wife then killed himself near their home. The woman died within hours.

Austin Tex Sheriff's Department Pflugerville Kirk Brenham McWright Bhenham

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Endorsed For Various Ailments

Horsford's Acid Phosphate recommended for relief of insomnia nervous headache nausea and impaired digestion. Matthews Cafeteria offers hot buttermilk waffles with maple syrup and butter for 10 cents at 222 Losoya Street.

Horsford’s Matthews Losoya Street

Oil equipment sold to Magnolia Petroleum by Higgins Co

Jefferson county fuel distribution assets including sixteen tanks the Spindletop pipeline Beaumont terminals and real estate have been bought by Magnolia Petroleum from Higgins Oil and Fuel. President L C Wallis says refiners will be served directly at the wells to secure better prices.

Beaumont Tex Jefferson County Spindletop Sabine Higgins Oil and Fuel Company Magnolia Petroleum Company CL. Wallis Hig Gins Company

Fly Causes Trouble in Coffee Incident and Arrest

In Waco Texas on August 5 a sleeping car porter was arrested after a dispute started when a fly disrupted service. The incident began with a delayed coffee break at a local restaurant and escalated as passengers berated the porter while awaiting the late night train opening.

Waco Tex Foun

Austin Business League Pushes Civic Consolidation Plan

In Austin the Business League moves to consolidate various civic organizations into a single central body mirroring Galveston Houston and San Antonio efforts. The initiative follows earlier steps by Texas cities and aims to streamline civic leadership under one umbrella.

Austin Tex Texas Austin Business League Galveston Houston San Antonio

Finance department works on annual reports for year ending August 31

SPECIAL TO THE LIGHT AUSTIN Tex Aug 5 The controller's department is preparing the annual report for the fiscal year ending August 31. The report is not expected to be ready until November or December, though data should be in by the end of the current month. Some tax collectors and assessors have not yet filed their annual data. A Collman plumber 416 Main Ave.

Austin Tex the Cotroller’s Department

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