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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1912
Page
3
A stranger arrived on South Presa Street with a tubular water wagon, drenching the roadway and cooling the air. The astonished druggist and passersby noted the unusual scene and joked about dust and rain on the street.
London reports Royal Mail Steam Packet company has contracted Belfast shipyard to build four 650 foot liners for Panama canal traffic to counter German competition. Mayhew of the firm says no need to worry about the US Panama canal bill and expects amicable arrangements if needed.
Frank Majane of Atlantic City is arrested in Seattle on bribery and election list padding charges from a year and a half ago. He claims to have traveled from Atlantic City to Europe then through Canada to Seattle where he worked as a brewing company solicitor. Majane says politicians funded his expenses and that action may await him back in Atlantic City if he returns.
A column offering home remedies for hair care skin and eyes using simple solutions. Quinzoin hair tonic soothes scalp dandruff parno ts weight loss plan almotoin cream jelly clarifies skin canthrox shampoo promises clean scalp and fluffy hair with simple applications and warnings on proper use.
Mrs R M urges discarding powders and greasy creams as they clog pores. A simple inexpensive spurmax lotion made with glycerine and hot hazel or water promises a clear complexion with a youthful tint. Mix a pint with 2 teaspoonful glycerine and 4 ounces spurmax, apply sparingly until dry for velvety skin that resists perspiration.
An old advertisement promotes a kardene and alcohol tonic with sugar and hot water to make a quart. It claims daily dosing improves appetite, builds strength, and eliminates poisons from the body, urging readers to keep the tonic for emergencies and suggests Mrs. Martyn's book Beauty.
In Washington on August 13 the Senate defeated an attempt to bar postal workers from joining outside secret organizations by a 31 to 21 vote. The debate touched on postal workers’ right to organize and the risk of a broad government strike.
Pure Food Commissioner Abbott aims to end saccharine use in carbonated beverages after a federal ruling backs him. Texas investigations show about 30 percent of drinks are adulterated and several suits have been filed in Texas cities. The department prefers education over prosecutions to persuade manufacturers to stop adulterants.
In Winnsboro Louisiana E R Sheppard horse dealer lies with a fractured skull after a quarrel with farmer McLemore who fled. Sheriff searches for McLemore as doctors fear Sheppard may die.
In Los Angeles on August 18 attorney Horace H. Appel began the opening argument for Clarence S. Darrow as the defense in the McNamara brothers jury bribery case. The trial was set to resume with Darrow facing the charges. Prefers Death to Prison. In New Orleans on August 13 George M. Sweeger, sought in California for parole violation from Folsom, was arrested and held awaiting California instructions. Sweeger says he would rather die than return to prison.
An 11-year-old girl from near Davenport gave birth to a healthy eight and a half pound child at University Hospital. Hospital authorities did not disclose the girl’s name.
Fireworks stored in a cellar at a Barber street house in Auburn New York exploded this morning killing five persons all Italians.
American Minister Weitzel at Managua has full authority to protect Americans amid the Nicaraguan civil conflict. About 300 marines, from Panama, may land at Corinto from the collier Justin today. He may also establish a neutral zone for non-combatants and compel fighting outside the area.
E Rush Finch nephew of Sheriff An derson and cousin of Assistant Fire Chief Anderson shot and killed R H Boatner a city fire department member on a busy Houston thoroughfare. Finch claims self defense after Boatner attempted to enter a buggy carrying a Finch child, leading to three back shots. Boatner a ten year veteran of the department was to marry Mrs Finch who had filed for divorce last year. Court action set for examining trial this week with counsel retained for Finch.
In Houston on August 13, Chief E. C. Noble announced a mobile police patrol as a key innovation for the force, signaling changes in city law enforcement approaches.
Governor Woodrow Wilson left Sea Girt New Jersey this morning for his weekly trip to Trenton and will return tonight. He voiced support for a more comprehensive plan to manage state government business and finances and discussed with Representative Shirley of Kentucky the idea of adopting a federal budget financing system.
Texas socialists meet in Waco to confirm state office nominees. Dr Addin Andrews of Tyler is mentioned as governor candidate along with others. The gathering declares opposition to the capitalist system and will debate land policy and reforms such as initiative referendums recall eight hour workday and child labor laws.
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