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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1912

Page

3

Martial law upheld during coal miners strike report

The commission chaired by Bishop J. B. Donahue found violent strife and a guard system fueled by operators and the United Mine Workers in Gonsveauick West Virginia. It urged martial law as the only way to quell the crisis and criticized both sides for worsening conditions. Dr. Weatherby listed at 215 Alamo Plaza upstairs.

Gov Glasscock Coal Opera United Mine Workers Ers J. B. Donahue Wheeling W. Va

Taft Backs Mississippi Flood Prevention Before Rivers and Harbors

President Taft addressed the National Rivers and Harbors congress in Washington urging flood prevention as the primary object of Mississippi improvements. He supported US and state funding of 40 to 50 million dollars and said work should be done by army engineers. He pledged approval only if flood control is essential, noting strong applause despite mixed views from delegates. The congress open with Senator-elect Ransdell presiding. over a thousand delegates attend.

Washington Taft National Rivers and Harbors Congress Mississippi River United States Mississippi Valley Mississippi Cairo New Orleans Army Engineers Joseph E. Ransdell Louisiana Congress Canada

Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Promises Quality Lunches

The Gimbel Delicatessen advertises lunches and refreshments for ladies and gentlemen with quality service and moderate prices. Located on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House.

Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House

Miss Redmond to Wed Dublin Leader's Daughter

Dec 4 report notes Max Greer chairman of the Irish prison board will marry Miss Johan na Redmond, youngest daughter of John E. Redmond leader of the Irish parliamentary party. Miss Redmond, 22, has recently written for the stage.

Irish Prison Board Dublin Max Greer Johanna Redmond John EE. Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party Miss Redmond

Prisoners enjoy motion picture show at Joliet prison

Convicts of varied ages laughed and applauded a screening of censored motion pictures at the state prison in Joliet presented by Warden E. J. Murphy. Similar weekly entertainments are planned with films limited to non crime themes.

Joliet Ill E. J. Murphy

Husband Admits Killing Wife in Akron

Harvey Shanover confessed to officers that he strangled his 28 year old wife Monday after frequent quarrels. He said he killed her intending to also take his own life, but did not say why he spared himself.

Akron Harvey Shanover

Warships Sail for Galveston from New Orleans

After a week long visit, the battleships Minnesota Kansas Michigan and South Carolina under Rear Admiral Frank F Fletcher sailed from New Orleans this morning for Galveston Texas en route to Vera Cruz Mexico.

Galveston New Orleans Minnesota Kansas Michigan South Carolina Frank F. Fletcher Tex Vera Cruz Mexico

German diplomats barred from marrying foreigners at home

Berlin December 4 The Imperial Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg reimposed Bismarck era rules banning German diplomats from marrying foreigners. The move ends a period when many diplomats, including wives from the United States, joined the service. A diplomat taking a foreign spouse will be considered as retiring from service. Now is the time to select that carriage robe from Woodward Carriage Co.

Berlin von Bethmann- Hollweg Prince Bismarck Prince Bernhard von Beulow Maria Beccadeli di Bologna Lillian May Langham Louisville Baron Speck von Sternburg Jane Luckemeyer New York Washington Johann Henrich von Bernstorff Bethmann-Holweg Woodward Carriage Co

Precinct Organization Meeting Delayed for Fortieth Ward

The Fortieth precinct Ward seven permanent organization meeting was postponed to Thursday at 2 30 PM due to bad weather. It will be at Mrs C P Parker home Virginia boulevard and St Anthony avenue with speakers Mayor Gus Jones Dr W B Russ Dr W A King Dr Malone Duggan and Ray Mackey. Mrs W J Spillman chairs the setup and invites all interested citizens.

Fortieth Wardséven C. PD. Parker Virginia Boulevard St. Anthony Avenue Gus Jones W. B. Russ Board of Health W. A. King Citizens’ Auxiliary Committee

Copper Holdings Sold in Butte Sheriff Sale

On a 1906 judgment of 2,000,000 in favor of Lincoln Trust Company New York City as trustees, LaFrance Copper Company holdings in Butte organized by F Augustus Heinze were sold today at a sheriff sale to T S Crotty of New York for 100,000. Crotty represents a new LaFrance Copper Company.

Heinze Butte Mont Vec Lincoln Trust Company New York City LaFrance Copper Company F. Augustus Heinze T. S. Crotty New York Crotty LaFrance Company

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Stomach Relief

Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a widespread remedy to indigestion and weak stomachs. Claims the tablets contain gastric-juice-like elements and digest large amounts of food, with widespread drugstore availability and a 50 cent price.

Stuart United States

Plant Juice praised by San Antonio minister's wife

The Rev Mrs M F Manning wife of Dr Manning a Free Methodist minister from San Antonio endorses Plant Juice saying a bottle bought two weeks ago eased her nervous ailments and left her feeling like a new woman. She urges others suffering from nerves headaches sleeplessness and related pains to obtain a bottle at Fischer's drug store corner Houston and Alamo.

M. EB. Manning Dr. Manning Fischer's Drug Store M. F. Manning Sharer Stret San Antonio Fischer's Houston Alamo

Habeas Corpus Case Decision Expected Next Week

The hearing on the writ of habeas corpus for Colonel Pascual Orozco Sr. and General David de la Fuente concluded before Judge T. S. Maxey. The court took the matter under advisement and may rule next Tuesday. The two men, with Fort Sam Houston officers, returned to San Antonio last night.

Austin Tex Pascual Orozco Sr David de la Fuente T. S. Maxey Federal Court J. Wolters Orozco General de la Fuente Fort Sam Houston San Antonio

No New City Charter Defeated in Los Angeles Vote

Los Angeles citizens awoke to the certainty of no new city charter and defeat of the saloon free lunch measure. The charter proposal failed about 2 to 1 and the anti free lunch ordinance also lost by a similar margin. The harbor zone rejected prohibition by a slim majority.

Los Angeles Cal Harper

Charter News: Dallas Gas Firm and Palestine Railway Formed

AUSTIN December 4. Charters issued for County Gas Company of Dallas capital stock 100000 to manufacture gas light and electric motor power. Dallas Corsicana Palestine Railway Company of Palestine capital stock 400000 to build a line Palestine to Corsicana. Houston Cattle Company capital stock 1000 with incorporators J W Woods N A Sayre T W Menefee. South Texas Lumber Yard Houston amends capital stock to 200000 and renames Farrar Lumber Company.

Austin Tex County Gas Company of Dallas Capital Stock Incorporators C. W. Berth C. A. Caldwell D. D. Taylor Corsicana Tucker Royall Houston Cattle Company of Houston J. W. Woods N. A. Sayre T. W. Menefee South Texas Lumber Yard of Farrar Lumber Company

Death of Edward A. Skinner Pioneer Royal Arcanum Leader

Westfield New York reports the death of Edward A. Skinner age longtime supreme treasurer of the Royal Arcanum, who had spent thirty years in the role at his winter home in St. Petersburg Florida. canceled by source text?

Westfield N. Y Edward A. Skinner The Royal Arcanum St. Petersburg Fla

Opium Shops Closed in Wu Chang Government Depot Only

Wu Chang China reports all opium shops closed yesterday with forcible measures in some cases. Opium now only available at a government depot.

Wu Chang China

How to Look Years Less Than Your Age

A dermatology based beauty claim promotes mercorized wax as a whitening cosmetic to peel faded outer skin and reveal younger looking layers. An ounce suffices, applied at night and washed off in the morning. A saxolite wash with hazel is said to erase wrinkles and firm the skin.

Galveston social club liquor cases set for trial

Four Galveston social club cases were set for trial by Judge Wilcox in Austin. Ten suits were filed by the state for charter forfeiture over alleged unlicensed liquor sales. Trials are scheduled for December 23 for the Galveston-Houston Recreation club and Sportsmen's club, December 30 for the Galveston Social club, and December 27 for the Sons of Scots.

Austin Tex Galveston Wilcox Twenty-sixth District Court Galveston-Houston Recreation Club Sportsmen's Club John W. Campbell George G.clough Mr. Clough Galveston Social Club George W. Kelly Sons of Scots U. S. York

Captain Zuber Visits Statehouse At 93

Captain W. B. Zuber, last survivor of the Battle of San Jacinto, surprised friends by visiting the Texas statehouse. Once employed in the senate chamber to show visitors the paintings, he had to retire due to his advancing age and nearly blind condition. Although over 93, he moves about without an attendant.

Austin Tex W. B. Zuber Battle of San Jacinto Senate

Judge Perkins Discusses Railroads and Switching Order

Judge E. B. Perkins general attorney of the Cotton Belt based in Dallas visited Austin on railroad commission business. He did not know if railroads would contest the commission's new switching order in court, though the matter was under advisement by the railroads.

To Begin Anti trust Suit In Texas

Attorney General Walthall returns from Beaumont where he has been gathering evidence in the moving picture anti trust case. The trial is expected to commence at an early date with proceedings pending in Beaumont.

Austin Tex Walthall Beaumont

Fire destroys furniture stock and buildings in Gainesville

Fire in Gainesville on Dixon street last night caused several thousand dollars in damage. The blaze began in a Dr Price owned building housing the Johnson furniture store and doctors offices. The fire spread to a nearby cleaning and dyeing shop, triggering two gasoline explosions that ripped the roof off the structure and ruined the Sons of Hermann lodge rooms.

Gainesville Tex Dixon Street

Yellow Pine Manufacturers set meeting in New Orleans

A meeting of the Yellow Pine Manufacturers' association is scheduled in New Orleans February 11 to 13. President S J Carpenter of Winnfield Louisiana has called the gathering which includes representation from nearly every southern state.

New Orleans Yellow Pine Manufacturers’ Association S. J. Carpenter Winnfield

Adjutant Generals Organize New Group at Norfolk Convention

Norfolk Virginia December 4 Adjutant generals at the National Guard association convention completed a plan to form a separate organization Gen C I L Martin of Kansas was chosen president.

Norfolk National Guard's Association

Rehearing Sought in Cox V. Robison Mandamus Case

Judge J A Gillett of El Paso says a motion for a rehearing will be filed in the mandamus action A A Cox vs Land Commissioner Robison. The case concerns the legality of the law reserving mineral rights on state school land sold to individuals and the Supreme Court ruling upheld it.

Austin Tex A. A. Cox Robison J. A. Gillett el Paso Supreme Court Nelson Phillips Gillett

Inspections Begin On Galveston Wharf Improvements

Captain R L Pollard secretary of the state insurance board travels to Galveston to inspect the large wharf front improvements nearing completion. Authorities say the works will speed handling of cargo and enhance safety for cotton and other commodities.

Austin Tex R. L. Pollard State Insurance Board Galveston

Indigestion Dangers Tied to Liver and Bowel Health

A troubling account links torpid liver and constipated bowels to a wide range of symptoms including bad taste, a furred tongue, sallow skin, headaches, and indigestion. It describes indigestion as caused by undigested food rotting in the stomach, souring like garbage in a swill barrel.

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