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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1913

Page

8

English Suffrage Debate and Anglo German Relations

The lord chancellor warns against militant suffragettes and doubts woman suffrage becoming government policy while noting cabinet and party divisions. He praises improving Anglo German relations, citing Balkan settlements and broader future cooperation. He avoids commenting on the Mexican issue, expressing faith in U S approaches.

Germany England Europe Balkan United States

Coliseum Groundbreaking Expected by December 1

In a coliseum address M B Pletz said ground will be broken for a new city structure by December 1, citing strong stock sales. Mothers' Club invites children to rehearse for the fairies fete September 11 and 12. A Scottish Clan entertainment is planned weeks later. The San Antonio band, led by William Gebhardt, performed before about a thousand concertgoers with selections including Gladiator, Superba, Wedding of the Winds, and Tannhauser.

Coliseum M. B. Pletz Mothers’ Club San Antonio William Gebhardt A. M. Meer Signor Anaya

San Antonio Eyes Comeback as Major Horse Market

St Louis dealer Thomas King says the Underwood-Wilson tariff would cut import costs from Mexico to about one dollar per head, enabling San Antonio to regain the world’s leading horse market status with plans for biweekly auctions and a 30,000 head initial stock. King and partner Morris hold options on 30,000 horses in Mexico and plan to secure 10,000 more in Laredo. He expects 1,000,000 head awaiting buyers in Mexico if tariffs favor the trade. He travels to Laredo and back within ten days.

San Antonio Underwood-Wil Son Thomas King St. Louis Mexico King Mr. King Morris Laredo

Fredericksburg excursion to celebrate railroad completion grows

Attendance on the Fredericksburg guided trip is expected to far exceed early estimates. Final plans will be set next week with committees named to manage membership refreshments railroad affairs and music for the event.

Fredericksburg C. M. Cain R. T. Pruitt H. V. Schumann George T. Allensworth Hugo Goodman W. F. Gohlke Henry Oppenheimer W. R. Hayman August Giesecke

The Summer Girl versus The Summer Woman

The ad contrasts a carefree Summer Girl with a worn out Summer Woman. It claims fatigue, aching back, and kidney trouble are common, and promotes Foley Kidney Pils as a direct aid. Fischer Drug Co. sells the product.

Fischer Drug Co Adv

Water Project Favored in Washington For Hetch Hetchy

The House is poised to pass the federal authorization bill for the 77 million dollar Hetch Hetchy water supply project serving San Francisco and nearby communities including Oakland Berkeley Alameda Richmond Palo Alto Menlo Park San Mateo Burlingame and others. San Francisco has issued 45 million in 75 year bonds dated 1910 to cover initial costs with total cost projected at 77 million.

Washington San Francisco House Senate Oakland Berkeley Alameda Richmond Palo Alto Mento Park San Mateo Burlingame

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens Against Malaria

Old Standard general tonic Grove's Tasteeless Chill Tonic drives out malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. Price 60 cents. Ady.

Grove

Residents complain on Woodlawn avenue about speeding autos

Complain of fast autos has been made to the police by residents along Woodlawn avenue who say vehicles exceed the speed limit daily. They report late afternoon and night racing endangering pedestrians and children crossing the street. Eagles hall tonight. King and queen dance for Mrs Paul Steffler and Sam Goodman. Souter's music.

Woodlawn Avenue Eagles’ Hall Paul Steffler Sam Goodman Souter Eagles

Paul Laundry Co Moves to New Modern Plant

Supplies for Real county come from eight bidders with a San Antonio firm judged best by county commissioners. Maverick Clarke Litho Co president W E Milligan brings court order to furnish all supplies as the firm opens a new laundry at 424 South Flores Street August 30 and resumes operations September 1 after nineteen years in business.

San Antonio Real W. E. Milligan Maverick- Clarke Litho Company South Flores Street Paul Laundry CO

Classified notices and personal ads fragment

Dr. and B Jackson return to office at 342 Moore blog. Mrs Archer teaches dancing at Cr 6816. Bexar County Humane Society seeks humane officer EB M Collins at 211 Central Office building. Franklin Taxicabs ad. Musician Francisco Velasco resident at 123 South Street native of La Varca Mex in the U S since 1910. Solomon Tol catcher tailor pawnbroker native of Bolrusk Russia living at 409 Devine Street.

Bexar County Humane Society EB. M. Collins Francisco Velasco South Street la Varca Mex Solomon Tolcatcher Bolrusk Russia Devine Street

Citizenship Sought Aug Blanke Files Final Naturalization Petition

August Blanke a contractor of 419 North Center Street filed a petition for final naturalization in the federal clerk of court office this morning. He is a native of Germany who came to the United States in 1903 and declared his intention in 1906. The petition will be acted on during the December term of the federal court.

United States August Blanke North Center Street Federal Clerk of Court Germany

Elk Shot By Police After Injury At Bracken Ridge

A female elk with a broken leg was shot and killed yesterday afternoon at Bracken Ridge Park. Police Chief Lancaster and Police Captain Pipes carried out the action following the animal’s failed escape attempt.

Brackenridge Park Lancaster Pipes

Humane Euthanized Animal as Suffering Ended

The animal was killed to relieve it of its sufferings, there being no chance for the wound to heal.

Rheumatism and the Heart Warn Readers

An advertisement warns that rheumatism can settle in the heart and disturb valves. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills to tone kidneys, purge poisons and uric acid, and support heart function. Fischer Drug Co. advertises the product.

Foley Kiney Fischer Drug Co

Tent Meeting Tonight At City Corner By Ayler Church

A nightly tent meeting is held at 8 p m at the corner of South Flores and Truax streets led by Elder W M Ayler of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, not connected with Utah Mormons.

Flores Truax Streets W. M. Ayler Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints Utah

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