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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
2
An article asserts people reach 40 with hidden ailments and cites stomach disorders as the deadliest, followed by liver or kidney troubles and nervous disorders. It promotes Vitalitas as a universal cure and invites readers to sample it at Wagner Drug Store on East Houston Street.
In Nashville the presidents of the International Typographical Union and the International Printing Pressmen's Union voiced interest in a joint meeting but no formal plan has been set. Berry's Nashville visit narrows the rift between the groups as the typographical convention discusses the Pittsburgh case and organization matters.
Mrs Susie Herrera about 35 was found unconscious in a car on South Flores Street at 1030 p m she was rushed to City Hall and then to City Hospital where her condition remained serious today Dr Elmendorf revived her after police officers noted the dying condition Two men unnamed say they found her in their automobile near the Sap depot labeled poisoning suspected though she could not speak yet.
Pacer E Willems and Myrtle Chan Orta appear in a local marriage license notice. Names show uneven spellings and may reflect transcription errors.
The Feast of the Assumption was observed across all Catholic churches in the city with mass and sermons explaining the feast’s origin. St Mary’s offered masses from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Rev Father Handley preached on the Assumption during high mass as Catholics observed the obligation and the pope’s meat-on-Friday edict with abstention on Thursday.
The Coliseum League plans a program titled A Night in Dixie to be held August 27 on the proposed coliseum site. Albert Sidney Johnson camp of United Confederate Veterans joins in staging old songs and Civil War reminiscences after a Sunday afternoon meeting. The league aims to draw public interest during the summer and build support for the coliseum project with more band concerts, including a possible Third Artillery appearance.
Mrs Josie Delavan wife of Globe Loan owner at 111 South Flores lies in Kenney sanitarium in critical condition after a collision on Concepcion road near Mitchell street yesterday afternoon. A touring car struck their stopped vehicle dragging it 75 feet. a chauffeur George Davis and merchant J S Helmer were arrested on reckless driving charges and released on bond.
Miss A Bright a San Antonio nurse testifies to Plant Juice as a marvelous tonic and nerve food. She reports better appetite digestion sleep and mood with renewed energy. The ad claims Plant Juice is a safe vegetable remedy helping stomach kidney liver and blood issues and urges readers to buy at Fischer's corner Alamo and Houston.
Washington Aug 15 Congress will stay in session until snow flies and possibly into December to dispose of tariff and currency items. The Senate Democratic caucus adopted a resolution directing immediate action on currency and banking after the tariff measure Clears. Senator Owen proposed the plan while Senator Lewis of Illinois urged a recess after the tariff passage but withdrew the motion. A ribbon fish four feet long, the first off the Jersey coast since 1830, was caught by William B. Davis of Ocean City, N J.
A long list details visitors staying at the city hotels including Mr. and Mrs. Roy E K Dossey at the Savoy and many others from Dallas Fort Worth Laredo and Mexico City. The note mentions guests at the Gunter Menger St Anthony Bowie Bexar and Crockett with dozens of individuals and their home cities.
A. J. Parker files alterations on Mulberry Avenue for 1500 dollars. W. V. Hensel plans a 3 room dwelling on Becker Street for 800 dollars. J. . Flores proposes a 6 room dwelling on Furnish Avenue for 1250 dollars.
Construction has begun on a South Laredo street addition to the Richter bakery. The plant will feature mechanized bread production with a dough mixer rounding and sealing machines and an automatic proofing unit. Output expected at 25 000 to 30 000 loaves daily using 60 to 75 barrels of flour.
Stow's Chronicle records potmaker to the mint W Foxley falling asleep on April 27, 1546 and remaining in a deep sleep for fourteen days and fifteen nights. Authorities sought causes but could not determine a reason, though Foxley woke as if from a single night and lived forty one more years.
General Manager E E Eysenbach received word from Directing Engineer Parkinson that the new reserve electric plant on the Concepcion road is completed. The 5000 horsepower turbine unit is in operation with a good reserve margin. Newly installed equipment includes boilers transformer houses and switchboard gear.
Day in Congress features Senator Penrose raising Mexican sit uation and sparking party debates. Tariff Dill discussion continues. Election committee backs Clapp bill to bar senators and representatives from soliciting campaign funds. Towner introduces mediation with Argentina and Brazil for Mexico. Anti-suffrage hearings advance with Henry promising December session. Major Russell opposes aviation corps plan. Adjourned at 12:25 pm until noon Tuesday.
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