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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
2
An assertive pitch claims Vitalitas is not patentable like waters of Carlsbad. The advertisement asserts it benefits digestive and nervous systems, kidneys, liver and skin, promising relief from indigestion and various ailments. It urges purchases at Wagner store and nearby druggists.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer exchange highlights a boast about low-priced cars with both Briggs and Griggs claiming their models are affordable, reflecting market debates on value and status in the auto segment.
Battle of Flowers Association directors met at the Menger Hotel to talk over a possible Court of Old Romance for the spring Fiesta. No action was taken. a full January meeting is planned led by President Mrs. T. A. Coleman with committees to list division chairmen and parade prizes to attract beautified entries. John B. Carrington provided a financial report indicating work could start on the Battle of Flowers den soon.
The flood disaster near Brookshire continues with refugees and intensified cold. The Colorado River recedes as Brazos crest nears the gulf. Relief parties expand while rail service remains disturbed and three bodies are recovered from flood waters. Roy and McDaniel were locals from Sulphur Oklahoma and Rutherford Tennessee respectively.
Six people including a man named Bruce his wife and three children and a merchant Ray drowned as the Colorado river flooded Wharton Texas. The river rose over 15 feet in places and stores and farms were destroyed forcing refugees to the courthouse. Boats carried residents to safety and crews reported heavy agricultural losses in the area.
The Brazos river begins flooding the lowlands near Rosenberg and Hungerford with water within a mile of Hungerford depot. Four deaths, all local Black residents, are reported in the area. Relief efforts by the Southern Pacific save night lives and boats operate up the river toward San Felipe as the flood recedes.
Train service in Austin deteriorated with no mail arriving. The M K and T detoured trains to San Antonio over I G N tracks and halted operations. A Brenham run hoped to reach Houston via Santa Fe and Rosenberg while I G N only runs Taylor to Laredo. Eastern mail travels via Lampasas and Temple, but Austin east mail is blocked.
A. Matthews, general superintendent of the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad, reported the recovery yesterday of two men named I. W. Roy and Cosmo W. McDaniel. The circumstances of their deaths were not provided in the brief discharge of the find.
Acting on governor orders Adjutant General Hutchings will rush 2000 rations 1000 blankets and 50 tents by train to flood hit Gause for four days of relief. Captain C L Test will distribute supplies and coordinate boats from Galveston for San Felipe island rescues while tents also head to Navisota and Bryan as rail access allows. Marine units and Santa Fe boats support rescue efforts across the region.
A special train loaded with 25 000 army rations 1 600 blankets and 1 000 cots was prepared at Fort Sam Houston to serve flood districts in Brazos bottoms and surrounding Bryan Temple areas. Messages from officials urged immediate relief as 11 000 refugees faced hunger and exposure with many in need of shelter. Authorities authorized purchase of additional food bedding and supplies to aid the flood sufferers.
A Galveston special train carries 25,000 army rations along with blankets and tents. Two sergeants and ten privates supervise the shipment bound for Bryan to aid suffering areas.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets to cure biliousness and constipation. It promises a clear head and cheerful mood after a 4 10¢ box, claiming the liver and bowels can be cleaned quickly. The tone urges readers to wake up refreshed and be pleasant and useful.
The train was readied by the quarter master's department with supplies drawn from army stores. Preparations are under way to dispatch a relief train to Richmond and Sugarland if needed.
Flood conditions in Waco Texas improve as chambers of commerce plan a second canvass to raise about $6000 for flood victims. A cold wave brings frost and ice in suburbs while Brazos River stands at 19 feet at 7 am.
Plans to extend relief to flood sufferers in Texas will be formulated at a Business Men's League executive committee meeting in St Louis. Mayor Henry Keil received a telegram from La Grange's mayor appealing for urgent financial assistance after a reported $500000 in damages and no railroad communication.
Right Rev Nicholas A Gallagher bishop of the Galveston diocese issues an appeal to all Catholic pastors to raise funds for flood relief. A collection will be taken in all churches next Sunday with disbursement to victims regardless of creed race or color and other donations sent to the bishop for direct distribution.
The Frisco bridge across the Red river near Vernon washed away Wednesday will be replaced enough tonight to permit trains to pass. The area also reported the season’s largest frost this morning.
Bakers Association members plan to contribute 560 to 2000 loaves each totaling 1500 pounds for Central Texas flood victims. Bread ships on I G N train at 8 Tuesday morning with Wells Fargo Express delivering to the train. Send contributions to secretary William Pflughaupt before departure.
San Antonio may join other cities in responding to the flood sufferers appeal. Secretary Carrington of the Chambers of Commerce says starting a subscription list will be discussed at Tuesday afternoon board meeting.
Dallas begins a relief fund for Texas flood victims with an initial $1000 worth of supplies donated for immediate shipment. The effort aims to mobilize further assistance from local residents and organizations across Dallas.
A government notice near Tepic promises protection for foreigners and warns that those spreading false and alarming reports will be drafted into the army and sent to Quintana Roo or Sonora. The article provides few details beyond the proclamation.
General Francisco Villa directs price controls on food in Chihuahua and other Constitutionalist cities to ease shortages. Merchants who raise prices face confiscation. Trainloads of provisions move from Juarez to starving Chihuahua, while fears of Federal attacks and a desert bullion train from Parral mark ongoing turmoil along the border.
Vessels of the Atlantic fleet now at sea report arrival at noon in latitude 35.45 north longitude 33.5 west. The Kansas Ohio and Connecticut proceed to Vera Cruz Mexico by way of an Azores forward wireless message from San Miguel.
Report notes warships were 3000 miles from Guantanamo Bay and 2600 miles from Newark as the fleet continued toward United States waters.
BAY CITY Tex Dec 8 The levees along the Colorado in this section are holding this morning with no breaks expected. Farmers in surrounding areas worked through the night moving stock and property to safety as the water recedes.
Massachusetts golfers annually spend about 800000 on golf as enthusiasts chase gear courses and events. Perk Hosson Lard highlights the vibrant local scene driving spending and participation across clubs.
Federal Judge Walter H. Sanborn accepted the resignation of Thomas H. West as receiver of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad. West was part of a syndicate of 99 that promoted the Brownsville road and sold it to the Frisco.
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