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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
5
Advertisers claim Dodson's Liver Tone ends calomel use in the area and eases liver trouble. The vegetable liquid supposedly relieves constipation and biliousness without dietary restrictions, with Fischer's Drug Store offering a money back guarantee if it fails.
The Southern Pacific steamship Antilles reached port after a poisoning incident confined to passengers and crew who ate tainted ice cream last Sunday. Doctors treated 88 aboard, with ten or twelve including the captain spared severe symptoms. Stokers continued work and helped prevent a shutdown.
Rear Admiral J. B. Murdock arrived from the orient and stated that conditions in the new republic of China are slowly shaping toward organization. He cautioned that the situation remains unsatisfactory and that internal dissensions hinder a firm government, noting leadership advice persists.
Rear Admiral Murdock arrived in Shanghai from Manila during the Chinese rebellion, taking charge to protect American interests and assist missionary evacuations by landing bluejackets and marines at multiple points along the Yangtse River.
James Ward Rogers, an American elephant poacher and illicit ivory trader, was killed by a small force of British and Sudanese troops in Belgian Congo territory after a years long chase through Africa. Captain C. V. Fox reported the final confrontation and Rogers’s dying admission of his misdeeds.
Poughkeepsie New York woman says long factory work caused back pain and nerve trouble. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health, gaining five pounds, and easing symptoms. The maker invites women to seek confidential advice from the company.
Captain Fox notes he did not know the doctor and offers no details about the white companion. The report suggests the omission was deliberate to shield the man from discovery or retaliation.
Mrs. W. H. Bardon of Oakland formerly married to James Ward Rogers the elephant poacher learned of his death in London. Rogers hunted by British troops in Africa and once part of California's drifting residents, joined the Klondike rush in the 1890s before vanishing. She will receive items of souvenir value found among his effects.
Austin Texas funds may hold through the year as J M Edwards notes a past October to January deficit but expects sufficient current balance to tide the general revenue over. He warns of few collections after August and heavy fall expenses at the start of the new fiscal year and delivery of supplies.
Local advert notes furniture refinishing and moving services offered by Carter Mullaly Transfer Co with emphasis on restoration and transport efficiency.
A first railroad meal counter for travelers of moderate means will be attached today to trains from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The counter runs the length of the car on one side with stools facing it and meals served at all hours.
Reform in handwriting of physicians and pharmacists is urged before the sixtieth annual convention of the American Pharmaceutical Association in Denver. A resolution for legislation to ensure legible writing and prescription recording is introduced as about a thousand druggists from nearly every state attend.
A reader asks how to make thick elbows presentable for short sleeves. The advice promises a remedy to red skin and pimples with mercorized wax used nightly and rinsed in the morning, and recommends an astringent tonic with saxolite and hazel to erase deep lines and wrinkles.
B L Gill, Texas commissioner of insurance and banking under Governor Colquitt, may not seek reappointment. He hints he may leave state service after January citing financial sacrifice and urges a salary raise to at least 5 000 a year and civil service for his department to attract competent professionals.
Republican electors were chosen in the Kansas primary by a margin of 34 000 over Taft electors. Governor Stubbs won the Republican nomination for U S senator while Charles Curtis held a popular lead but districts may alter final results. Hugh Farrelly led Democrats for U S senator with a 1690 edge over W H Thompson as the nomination count includes districts.
The fourth session of the Southwest Texas Odd Fellows association convenes in San Marcos on August 21 to 23 with delegates from the entire field and about forty auxiliary Rebekah members participating.
Reports of both the San Antonio and Bexar County Humane societies were presented to the Chamber of Commerce committee for examination. The panel will decide which charity earns credentials in the Charities Fund association, formed to streamline local philanthropy and curb fraudulent solicitations. The committee will conclude its review soon, enabling permanent organization of the Charities Fund if a society is recognized.
The closing concert of the Beethoven Maennerchor season will be in the club garden Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The Third Artillery band, directed by Arthur Johnson, will perform a program including marches, overtures, arias, solos, and selections such as Washington Greys, Light Cavalry, Old Kentucky Home, and Miserere from Il Trovatore.
London reports General William Booth, commander of the Salvation Army, continues to grow weaker as his health has deteriorated since undergoing cataract surgery on his left eye in May.
W B Scott, newly named president of the Har riman lines in Texas and Louisiana, will arrive from Omaha on August 25 and assume duties September 1 relieving Thornwell Fay from active management. Fay remains a director after 35 years with the lines. Rumors of changes circulate but no definite plans are disclosed.
Charles Hutchings, president of the Hays County Fair association, will spend days in San Antonio to promote the fair set for September 25 26 27 in San Marcos. Local dealers will exhibit implements and automobiles. Expected visitors will attend. horse races are planned.
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