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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement extols Vitalitas as Texas' greatest product offering a health tonic for hot weather. It promises no alcohol, constitutional action, and lasting vitality, urging readers to try it now, visit Wagener Drug Store at 407 East Houston Street, and beware skepticism.
A morning blaze at George Steadman’s home on Frank Street caused about 700 dollars in damage while his wife escaped unharmed. Steadman was away fishing. Insurance covers the loss. A separate fire at T. Franklin’s home on Lubbock Street caused about 400 dollars in damage late last night. Origin of that fire is unknown and flames were well advanced when found.
Washington dispatch reports optimism over the Mexican crisis rests on belief Huerta cannot access funds or credit abroad. France and other powers reportedly refuse to aid Huerta, with Paris and Berlin denying financing. Wealthy Huerta sympathizers allegedly sought a $50,000 loan in New York, which was refused. Torreon rumors claim a federal garrison joined the Constitutionalists, boosting their hope.
Mexico City newspapers publish the Penrose resolution request for U S troops in Mexico with editors stressing it expresses only one senator's view and does not reflect national sentiment. In Portsmouth New Hampshire rush orders aim to complete the cruiser Montana for possible deployment to Mexico.
In Los Angeles Aug 22 Senator Works blamed the Mexican situation as he left for Washington. The jury pool for a high profile murder trial in San Antonio grew as judges cleared aisles and excused prospective jurors with fixed opinions about the defendant. Names include Logan, Weck, Anderson, and Arnaud among others, with final acceptable juror being Fournier.
The Rev. A. W. Hueschen of San Antonio reports rapid health restoration after using Plant Juice for stomach and liver troubles. He cites improved vitality and recommends the tonic to others with digestive or kidney issues. Sold at Fischer's.
The report notes the senator will stay in Washington through the special session end and had planned to be in Los Angeles until the regular session began. Senator Works backs President Wilson's policy.
Atlee B. Ayres reported poor telephone service delayed him from contacting police to stop two men attempting to enter Otto Koehler's residence on Laurel Heights. D. M. Parkinson's division investigates the delay, with noon efforts not yet conclusive. Ayres had waited five minutes before central connected him to the police substation nearby. He observed a buggy and men across Koehler's yard around 11 30, rushed to alert authorities.
Anna Lehmann aged 66 died at Oeloel this morning at her son R G Lehmanns home 710 East Crunther Street. She was born in Germany and lived 32 years in the city, survived by son and two daughters with services at 420 pm from her sons residence with Rev Klartman officiating and burial in Sons of Hermann cemetery. Francis Kupsernagel a German native died at 1115 South Laredo Street aged 52 survived by one son and three daughters with funeral at 430 pm from St Josephs Church and interment in St Josephs cemetery.
In Albany on August 22 Governor Sulger ends his silence and tells a delegation of Hebrew sympathizers that when his story is told there will be nothing in his private life or public career of which he is ashamed, signaling no hidden record.
An old advertisement touts Resinol Ointment as a universal home remedy for burns cuts rashes and skin troubles. It claims rapid relief from itching piles and minor ailments suitable for all ages and notes doctors have prescribed it for eighteen years. Trial free offer and Dept. 10-P, Resinol Baltimore, Md. Kyrgery. druggist sells Resinol Ointment
Maurice McLoughlin of San Francisco defeated William Clothier of Philadelphia in straight sets 6-3 7-5 6-4 to advance toward retaining his tennis title. Other winners included Niles of Boston Norris Williams II of Philadelphia and Strachan of San Francisco. Separately, the Eastern Express wreck near Leetonia, Ohio injured several passengers from Chicago to New York.
In Los Angeles officials enjoined the wearing of the X-ray dress on city streets and Chief of Police Sebastian warned that if existing laws fall short he would seek a new ordinance banning public appearances of women in diaphanous clothing. In Taylor Texas car shops bustle as rebuilt freight cars surge to capacity with over a hundred damaged units awaiting rebuild.
HALBERSTADT Prussia Aug 32 Lieutenant Schmidt of the army aviation corps died today after a plane wing collapsed during a spiral descent causing a plunge to the ground while he was completing an aero plane flight.
A fine rain fell across Greyson county this morning, the first since July 26, promising thousands of dollars in benefit to the cotton growers of the SILERMAN area and surrounding fields.
J B Atwood a widely known Santa Fe engineer in Texas died at Mineral Well s aged 53 His body will be shipped to Amarillo for burial officials announced the former Tex as state resident for many years passed away today in Mineral Wells Tex with the death noted at his home after a lengthy career in railroading including work for the Santa Fe system.
Mrs May Wright of Indiana told the Peace Congress that two million American women oppose fortifying the Panama Canal. She urged the canal be open to the world and adorned with peace statues at its entrances. Delegates applauded as a resolution inviting US fortification was laid on the table, and another resolution opposing military airships was adopted.
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