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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1913

Page

3

Last-Day Action Looms as Liquor and Penitentiary Bills Pass

Austin reports the Thirty-third Legislature near adjournment after a day of final action. The Allison liquor bills passed the Senate and House with 9:30 closing provisions affecting attached restaurants. A penitentiary law faces constitutional questions despite a salary compromise for prison commissioners. A constitutional convention vote plan advances in the House and moves to the Senate. A new Pat Dunn county likely emerges as another Texas county discussion closes.

Austin Tex House Senate Allison Attorney General's Department Representative Hill Texas Lott Willacy Pat Dunn Dunn Nueces

Senate Amends and Passes House Cotton Warehouse Bill

An amendment was adopted and the measure moved to third reading. The Senate passed the bill by Calvin providing a system of cotton warehouse certificates. There was strong opposition in the Senate with many amendments. before enactment the House must concur in the Senate amendments.

Senate Calvin House

Rheumatism Warning and Kidney Pill Claim

An advertisement warns that rheumatism can affect the heart and claims Foley Kidney Pills strengthen kidneys to remove poisons and uric acid crystals. It promotes the pills as preventing rheumatic symptoms and irregular heart action, citing Fischer Drug Co. and the West Texas Fair in Kerrville, Texas in August 2022.

Foley Fischer Drug Co Adv

Naval court criticized as too lenient in arms case

Secretary Daniels endorsed the naval court finding against Paymaster Theodore J. Arms after a verdict of culpable inefficiency in the Louisiana commissary frauds. Arms loses three numbers in grade though Daniels says the sentence is inadequate to prevent escape from punishment. Fraudulent transactions by an enlisted man cost sailors of the Louisiana thousands of dollars.

Washington, D. C Naval Court Theodore J. Arms Daniels Louisiana Commissary

Paymaster Arms Named Army Commissary Officer

Paymaster Arms served as the commissary officer in charge, overseeing supplies and distribution for the unit. The assignment places Arms in a key logistical role within the military structure.

Paymaster Arms

Deaf and Dumb International Congress Opens in Ghent

The first international congress of the deaf and dumb opened in Ghent Belgium today. All proceedings are conducted in sign language.

Ghent Belgium International Congress of the Deaf and Dumb

King with TIN TAG Sausages Ad Display

Sausage buyers urged to ask for the king with TIN TAG to ensure fresh wholesome goods. Display shown in the lobby of Grand Opera House by Union Meat Company in an advertisement.

Grand Opera House Union Meat Company

Caution on Opium in Cough Medicines

Do not use cough medicines with opium or morphine as they constipate and do not cure. Check labels and refuse such products. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound contains no opiates, is heating and soothing.

Foley Fischer Drug Co Adv

Pacific Steamer State of California Sinks After Gambier Bay Crash

In Gambier Bay Alaska the Pacific Coast Steamship State of California hit a reef and sank after leaving Seattle with about 55 passengers. Ten bodies recovered and fifteen missing believed dead. Survivors taken to Seattle aboard the Jefferson. ship valued at 400000 dollars. Captain Cann commanded. wreck described as a total loss with bottom torn out.

Juneau Alaska Pacific Steamship Company State of California Gambier Bay Coughlin Seattle Prince Rupert B. C Ketchina Otlowing A. B. Biernam Clara Reardan Clara Vandertlass Lilla Ward Jefferson State of California Mail Express Alaska Steamship Line Philadelphia Puget Sound San Francisco Thomas H. Cann Jr Vallencia Cann Abernathy Gambler Bay

Widow Tied to Maine Summer Home

A woman described as the widow of P. G. Dis mukes, who died during their residence here, is named as the daughter of D. H. Caswell and wife of a city resident now at a summer home in Maine.

Jeannette Guttman Hydropathic Institute Jeanette Guttman Hydropathic Hospital New York City Miss Guttman P. G. Dismukes D. H. Caswell Maine

Converted Jewish evangelist to hold tent meetings

The converted Jew evangelist Mr. M. Capp of Kansas City will conduct a series of nightly meetings in a large tent at the corner of S Hackberry and Aransas Avenue. Capp is described as possibly the world’s only converted Jewish evangelist. Attend via South Heights car route.

M. Capp Kansas City S. Hackberry and Aransas Avenue

West Texas Fair Invitation at Kerrville August 2022

Advertising notice invites attendance at the West Texas Fair in Kerrville Texas during August 2022. It promises visitors a cordial welcome and a pleasant experience at the event hosted by local fair management.

Democrats on the Job Congressmen to Be Elected in WV and Maine

The Democratic Congressional Committee canvasses West Virginia First District where vacancy arose after John W. Davis became solicitor general. An October election is planned with top speakers likely to campaign. Focus shifts to Maine's Third District where rejection is set for September 18.

Washington, D. C Democratic Congressional Committee West Virginia John W. Davis United States Congress Makine

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