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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
17
Holiday stocks of Gillette Safety Razors are on display across the city. Choose the precise set you want for the man you have in mind before the rush ends. Gillette Safety Razor Company, Boston.
Horace Montague a Southern Pacific traveling passenger agent was shot and killed by a bandit on a westbound Sunset Express near Los Angeles. The robber boarded at Pomona and forced passengers to surrender valuables before shooting Montague as he confronted the thief in the rear Pullman car.
A gunman shot Montague on a train and fled after grabbing about $500 in cash and jewelry from passengers and crew. A porter attempted to flee but the robber fired a warning shot and disappeared as the train slowed near Puente station.
A Middleton Georgia man credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with preventing and treating croup in his children. He says the remedy provides prompt relief and quick recovery, and that keeping it at home prevents croup. Fischer's Drug Store promotes the product.
Professor Nat Benton Nueces County school superintendent secured approval from the attorney general to issue 250000 dollars in courthouse and jail bonds. Plans call for a modern steel and concrete jail atop the courthouse with the building to be sited on the site.
In Pueblo on December 2, the Federal grand jury accused mine operators of failing to enforce laws and of influencing county offices to oppose miners. It indicted several United Mine Workers officers for labor monopoly and cited espionage by camp marshals, saloon practices, and police-like actions against miners for grievances.
An old advertisement notes Gracious me Rob Roy at the Horn Palace Cafe on Main Plaza and Soledad. It promotes Cebu’s industrial exhibition beginning December 29 with round the clock service and first class offerings.
Chicago again leads with an order for 71,630,000 stamps valued at 1.808 million dollars from its post office. Philadelphia had claimed a prior record with 91,730,000 stamps worth 1.730 million. Chicago seeks fewer one and two cent stamps and more higher denominations while surpassing Philadelphia in total value by 78 thousand dollars.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble signs such as backache pain and dizziness improve with regular Foley Kidney Pills. It touts previous health benefits and urges readers to use the product via Fischer's Drug Store.
An ad-style notice promotes Pinex mixed with sugar syrup as a cheap, effective cough remedy for various conditions. It describes preparation in a pint bottle, dosing every one to three hours, and claims wide home use, a guarantee, and availability via local druggists.
The National Woman Suffrage Association debates a new constitution to adopt a budget system funded beyond subscriptions. Carrie Chapman Catt disputes any plan that expels affiliated societies while Miss Jean Gordon questions local groups joining without state ties. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw asserts women must demand federal amending enfranchisement as Illinois celebrates its victory with six speakers.
S. L. Johnson of St Elmo Illinois writes after years of catarrh and failing health that after trying seven doctors and a St Louis specialist he found relief with Peruna. He walked short distances with difficulty until Peruna revived his strength and he now swears by the remedy. He notes Peruna Tablets as an option and suggests asking for the Free Peruna Lucky Day Almanac for 1914.
Mrs. W. E. Ditto prominent in local society was cremated in a storeroom at her home in McKinney Texas. A hole three to four feet wide burned in the floor allowed her body to drop to the ground. No stove fire or other source was found and the origin remains unknown. She leaves two children and two sisters, Betsy Wiley and J H Ball.
Philadelphia marks the twenty first week of a garment workers strike with numerous riots hundreds of attacked workers and at least one fatal shooting. Property damage occurs as efforts to mediate continue. About 3000 workers remain out.
Six new members of the House of Representatives will recount their first impressions at a National Press Club winter event. Alfie Murray of Oklahoma is slated to speak first, detailing joys and sorrows from his initial session. Other speakers include Jerry Donovan of Connecticut Albert Johnson of Washington W L Chandler of New York and Samuel E Winslow of Massachusetts.
Secretary Lane has urged President Wilson to restore entry of about 487000 acres in Whatcom Skagit and Lewis counties. The lands were believed to hold large coal deposits but the United Geological Survey found the deposits to be insignificant. The area sits on the Cascades west slope and foothills.
The Texas Corn Growers Association announced a February 16 and 17 meeting in Dallas to coincide with the National Corn Exposition. Also reported is the Canadian Federation of Labor seeking to include all government employers in superannuation and retirement allowances discussions.
New York on December 2 reports that 1918 will mark a historic addition to the Metropolitan Museum of Art as three multi millionaire art collectors die. J Pierpont Morgan Benjamin Altman and George A Hearn each leave vast private holdings. estates may total over 100 million dollars. The museum likely receives the majority if space is provided for the collection.
The American Peace Society urges clergy nationwide to hold special services on Peace Sunday December 21. The date, chosen by the 1890 London peace congress, has been widely observed with church services since then.
In 24 hours from Monday 7 am to Tuesday 7 am the Medina reservoir depth increased to 108.9 feet as heavy rains in the Medina watershed push water higher. The rise continued at the dam site, reported by T. B. Palfrey of the Medina Company.
The Langley Aerodynamic Laboratory advisory committee considers establishing a large aeronautical testing field and laboratory near Washington to advance U S aeronautics science. A sub committee on buildings and equipment told the group that such a field would greatly aid progress.
Horn Palace Cafe now open for business offering à la carte menu. Located in Main Plaza near Soledad, the eatery invites neighbors to dine and enjoy seasonal selections.
In Alsace on December 2 Lieutenant Von Forstner of the Ninety-ninth infantry used his saber to strike a lame local shoemaker who had been harassed by soldiers. The wound is reported dangerous and authorities fear further bloodshed pending transfer of the unit.
A grandmother used Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to darken hair and cover gray. Advertisers claim the mix restores natural color, adds gloss, and treats dandruff and itchy scalp with a simple brush-through application.
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