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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

3

Wilson Attacks Trustees as Grangers Hear Speech

Governor Wilson told the state grangers at a picnic that Roosevelt's tariff analogy shows prize money benefiting officers while farmers pay the tax. He said government is controlled by self constituted trustees in the Republican party and urged the people to reclaim control.

Williams Grove Roosevelt Wilson Taft Daresay Republican Party Jefferson Hamilton

A Fresh Look at Government By Hamiltonian Trustees

A speaker argues that the nation’s government has been controlled by self declared trustees rather than a true partnership with the people. The critique contrasts Hamiltonian leadership with Jeffersonian ideals and notes Roosevelt’s shift to protective policy while condemning elite dominance.

Don't Wear a Truss! C E Brooks Rupture Appliance Ad

C E Brooks of Marshall Michigan promotes a rupture cure. He claims 30 years of success and offers a free illustrated information book and trial appliance by mail.

C. E. Brooks State Street Marshall, Mich

Prize money and farmers free list criticism in congress

The speaker argues prize money remains with officers while crews gain little and questions who supplies the plunder. He cites the farmers free list bill, its impact on agricultural implements and related goods, and criticizes Congress and trustees for not aiding farmers with credit. He points to Ireland and Germany as models for agricultural societies and urges action to aid farmers.

Democratic Congress Congress Ireland Germany

Governor Wilson Draws Crowds in Lancaster and Harrisburg

Governor Woodrow Wilson spoke to large crowds in Lancaster and Harrisburg as he makes campaign stops. He met supporters from the crowds, shook hands and waved his hat, saying the country is witnessing an uprising of the people and stressing unity. He then continued to Williams Grove.

Harrisburg Woodrow Wilson Lancaster Williame Grove

Judge Archbald Seeks Temporary Relief From Duty

Judge R W Archbald of the commerce court, facing impeachment proceedings before the senate, has asked Chief Justice White of the Supreme Court to relieve him from duty temporarily.

Washington R. W. Archbald Commerce Court Senate White United States Supreme Court

State highway board urged by expert at San Antonio luncheon

R J Potts of the Agricultural and Mechanical College urged the creation of a Texas state highway commission to supervise road work and promote a coordinated system statewide. He proposed convict labor for road construction and rock and gravel production and recommended an automobile tax to fund highways. Martin J Arnold urged city rules against inclined exhaust pipes to reduce dust and road wear. D E Colp reviewed Highway League progress.

Texas San Antonio Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Hotel R. J. Potts The Agricultural and Mechanical College Potts Martin J. Arnold Highway League Division D. E. Colp Highway League

McAllister Held to Jury in Crixell Killing

The examining trial of Paul McAllister, a deputy sheriff, completed after two days. He is committed to jail without bond to await grand jury action. Defense offered no argument and will appeal in district court. McAllister is charged with shooting City Marshal Joe L. Crixell on August 9 and will be moved to Corpus Christi jail.

Brownsville Tex Paul McAllister McAlister Joe L. Crixell Corpus Christi

Miller to investigate fly plague in Texas and harming people

E A Miller assistant state entomologist traveled from Austin to Sherman to study a fly plague blamed for livestock losses and reported to be attacking people. The Texas Department of Agriculture notes no official complaints beyond press reports but will assist as possible. Dr A H McCord prominent physician and penitentiary surgeon died suddenly of heart disease on Irby mountain in Rusk County.

Austin Tex E. A. Miller Sherman Department of Agriculture McCord Rusk A. H. McCord State Penitentiary Irby Mountain Young Men's Business League

Woman Escapes Operation After Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Megadore Ohio woman recounts severe female troubles before trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits three bottles with restoring health, avoiding an operation, and enabling two healthy children. The ad touts the remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities and similar ailments.

Megadore Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham Law Mangges Lydia E. Pinthede

Court delays blamed on procedure not judges

Milwaukee stand in the American Bar association session heard speakers condemn court delays and underpayment of judges. Charles Blood Smith and Henry Este brook argued delays stem from procedure and patronage tied to pay should be raised. Frank B. Kellogg of St Paul was elected president as other officers were re elected.

Milwaukee Wis American Bar Association Charles Blood Smith Kansas Henry D. Estabrook New York Frank B. Kellogg St. Paul

U S Demands Panama Police Restraint After Brutal Incidents

Washington reports intense pressure from the American State Department for Panama to curb police brutality against Americans. Minister Dodge ordered the removal of Police Chief Quijano and Captain Delaosa. the chief resigned but the captain’s removal was not accepted, prompting a tougher demand. Canal Zone investigations cite fear of American sailors and violent arrests.

Washington Panama American State Department Dodge Quijano Delaosa Canal Zone

Grand Jury Adjourns in Dallas Indictments Expected

The federal grand jury in Dallas adjourned to 3 p m and is expected to return indictments. Prominent Texas oilmen testified as the Sherman anti trust investigation draws attention. Assistant Justice official 85 Benham from Washington aids the inquiry.

Dallas Tex Federal Grand Jury Texas Benham Department of Justice Washington

Refuse to Pay Fare after Robbery in Mar tinda le

Two men hired a Leonard Smith Auto car at 11 30 last night then fled toward Martindale after forcing the chauffeur to drive and not pay about 75. Emmet Reagan chased them from San Marcos to an open cotton field where deputies captured them.

Leonard Smith Auto Company Martindale Emmet Reagan San Marcos

State adopts bond rule for school funds in Texas

The Texas state department of education requires county or district treasurers to file a bond double the potential funds before any school money is sent. Bonds must be approved before depositories receive funds. The measure addresses prior practice where banks or corporations held funds to the highest bidder, with treasurers often lacking bonds. A special Labor Day train to Sutherland Springs offered 50 cents and 25 cents round trip. The article also notes political chatter about senatorial seating and a quoted exchange from the Philadelphia Bulletin.

Austin Tex State Department of Education Department of Education Labor Day Sutherland Springs

State Senator Murray Rejects Holdover Seat Contest

Austin Texas August 29 State Senator W Murray of Wilson county a holdover member of the Thirty third legislature here today says the proposed contest of seats of certain holdovers is not well taken He argues that it is the members of the senate who have to pass approval.

Austin Tex W. ©. Murray Wilson County Senate

It Grows Hair Parisian Sage testimonial

Mrs. C. Borchardt of Milwaukee writes she has used Parisian Sage for the fourth time and notices new hair growth and thicker hair. The advertisement claims Parisian Sage contains no lead or nitrate of silver and is a hair nourisher that stops dandruff and prevents shedding. Large bottle 50 cents at Schwab-McElroy Drug Stores and dealers.

Schwab-McElroy

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