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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1913
Page
2
The article traces barber surgeons to early medicine and touts Vitalitas, a Natur-based remedy extracted from earth. It claims broad healing effects on stomach, nerves, liver, kidneys, and bowels, asserting no man-made medicine matches its value and invites readers to view a plant model at Wagner Drug Store, 407 East Houston Street.
The jury finds the defendant guilty of murder and sentences death in a case tied to the Maverick family tragedy. Judge Storey denounces the crime as a blow to families and calls for secure homes, while Judge Anderson reads the new limited-murder charge. Johnson shows no visible emotion as he is led to the death cell amid a quiet courtroom and supportive remarks from officials.
The United States signals intent to back Mexico's popular vote while pressuring Huerta to step back. Secretary Bryan orders Chihuahua City consul Marion Fletcher to detain bandits who killed Frank Griffith and attacked A F Parks. Japan France and England inform Huerta to heed U S measures, aiming to curb the regime’s actions.
General Pablo Gonzales, commander of the central zone, describes four battles near Lampacitos where Huerta forces withdrew after reinforcements reached from Monterey. He details engagements at Abasola Rodriguez Hermanas and Lampacitos, captures of saddle horses and munitions, executions, heavy Federal losses, and destruction of rail lines severing Monterey Monclova communications.
Covington Indiana. Charles Keller owns a dog that carries letters from his home to Philip Keller’s home ten miles away. When communication is needed, a letter is affixed to the dog's neck and delivered. The journey begins between sundown and dark, the dog’s preferred travel time, and the following evening the dog returns with a reply.
Huerta administration rejects Wilson's terms to resign and withdraw from October election. President Huerta will reportedly run again, while U S replies to the Huerta note remain awaited. Officials note Mexico's financial strain and stalled Lind talks as the crisis continues.
Federals in Juarez cannot use the Wilson permit to export half a million rounds of ammunition and a thousand rifles. El Paso inventories yield only 97 000 cartridges and 300 rifles sent to Juarez. Additional shipments from Douglas and El Paso express office raise hopes the order will not be rescinded. Constitutionalists protest favoritism and seek aid from Congressman Smith and Senator All in New Mexico.
Military authorities in Eagle Pass Texas seized a large package containing the first installment of six million dollars in paper money ordered by the Constitutionalist government. It was shipped from the east to Consul Mesa Gutierrez of Magle Pass and opened in the presence of the ex press agent and military officials to reveal unsigned one dollar bills. The War Department was notified and the bills are held pending legal ruling.
Citizens of Laredo Texas telegraphed President Wilson urging more U S troops for duty at the border. The message signed by many names asks for an increased border patrol beyond the 100 regular soldiers stationed at Laredo to safeguard lives and property amid border hostilities between Mexican factions.
A telegram notes no overt acts by Mexican authorities yet fears persist at the border. Signers urge sending more troops to Laredo for protection and warn that Texas residents may seek aid if the U S government does not act.
In Laredo on Aug 28 inquiries failed to reveal who sent telegrams asking for more troops. Several business men were seen but denied signing the telegrams. Officials say no necessity exists as no serious trouble has developed.
Delphine Force, a wealthy St Louis society figure, becomes a millinery apprentice earning 3 dollars weekly after refusing lower offers. She quit society to cook professionally and plans to teach domestic science at Dana Hall in Wel lesley Mass this fall, with millinery in the curriculum. She previously refused a St Louis store job at 1.50, got 2, then 3. A week of vacation followed your pay raise.
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