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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
2
A Houston carpenter testifies Vitalitas cured his rheumatism and general weakness after doctors failed. The ad promotes Vitalitas as nature’s remedy for stomach liver kidney and blood ailments with no harmful ingredients and urges investigation at Wagner's drug store 407 East Houston Street and sale by all druggists.
Judge Claude Pollard and Mayor Blanton with City Commissioner House reported to Austin that Kingsville is building a modern sewer system and improving streets. Two bond issues totaling 520,000 for sewer work and 532,000 for street improvements were approved by the attorney general’s department and have already been sold.
The attorney general's deputy ruled that a person who declared intention to become a citizen and waited seven years without final naturalization papers is not qualified to vote in any Texas election. The decision was sent to the Cotulla county attorney.
Chamber of Commerce directors met to nominate a president and ten board candidates to submit to members at the January 13 annual meeting. No decision was reached, action postponed to Friday as five members of the nominating committee seek the right head for the coming year. Various candidates named include J. H. Savage, T. L. Conroy, George T. Taliaferro, and Franz C. Groos. W. B. Tuttle declines re election. stockholders approve raising capital from 10000 to 20000 with no issuance in 1914 except new members.
Rainy weather returns with cloudy skies and showers in the southern half of Texas. Major Allen Buell of the local bureau forecasts more rain as a high pressure system extends across the country, bringing lingering clouds to San Antonio.
Advertises Cascarets at ten cents a box for quick relief from constipation biliousness and headaches. Claims cleansing liver and bowels of sour bile and foul gas to make you feel cheerful and healthy by morning with long lasting effects.
Mexico’s Congress approves Huerta provisional presidency and sets July 5 for a new election while acknowledging his continued leadership. Debates center on turnout and the new Congress to serve an unfinished term. The Constitutionalists near Tampico raise regional tensions as U. S. oil interests monitor.
Pasadena seeks help from Secretary Bryan to obtain the release of W. S. Windham and J. M. Dunn, former Pasadena citizens held in Mexico by Constitutionalists. Nine days pass with no word on Windham, a former cashier of the National Bank of Commerce, despite Carranza ordering release ten days earlier.
A telegram from Hermosillo via Constitutionalist agent A. Lagarda states General Venustiano Carranza and General Francisco Villa are in accord despite reports to the contrary. Carranza promises to move toward Chihuahua soon, calling opposing notices insidious propaganda.
General Alvaro Obregon announces amnesty for Federal soldiers forced to arms in Northwest Mexico but excludes Huerta officers. Carranza endorses, with potential adoption of the 1862 law renewed this year. Governor of Tepic reports most territory under Constitutionalist control except Tepic City and San Blas.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick relief for eczema, rashes, ringworm, pimples, and itching with a claimed eighteen years of professional use. It urges trial, lists prices, and notes the product is not experimental. Also mentions train disruptions and service plans in Texas due to flooding with railway lines affected and resumptions planned.
A military column moving toward Ojinaga was closely pursued by opposing forces commanded by General Chao and General Peredo, indicating a tense advance and counteraction in the area.
Weather drenches ground blocking advance of Constitutionalist forces toward Nuevo Laredo from Brownsville and intervening areas. Nuevo Laredo moves property inland and Federal officers relocate. Scouting miscommunication sparks humor. Refugees wait for news as rain and a norther hinder movement.
Officials in Washington report no surprise at the Mexican Congress nullifying the election and ratifying Huerta's provisional presidency to continue until July. Diplomatic channels say Huerta supporters were effectively ordered elected, and the situation remains unchanged at the State Department.
Flood waters along the Brazos are receding as authorities report rising water levels easing. State farms message Harlem and Sugarland indicate gradual inundation easing with convicts assembled for removal and readiness for the crest due today.
Flood waters rise in the Brazos submerging over 14 miles of track near Rosenberg as two relief trains, boats, and crews work to reach survivors. Wires are down and details are scarce while the Colorado river subsides and the Southern Pacific eyes crossing at Richmond on Wednesday.
An advice column explains backache signals rising meat intake and sluggish kidneys. It promotes Jad Salts a citrus lithia drink to cleanse and stimulate kidneys and ease bladder irritation. It claims relief after a few days of daily use with a physician or pharmacist guidance.
Contributions to flood relief pour into the Texas executive department with the Red Cross sending $2000, well above the requested $1000. The first aid came from New Braunfels with $43, and the governor, arriving from Houston, will unveil distribution plans. Train-service issues hinder delivery to refugees.
Albert Worley and Henry Berger, once thought drowned, were rescued after 40 hours with no food and brought to Bryan by Albert May. The river subsides slowly opposite Bryan. Many flood victims reached dry land after five days in the flood district, some in critical condition as relief pours in from Texas cities with substantial donations.
In Bay City Texas water from breaks in the Colorado levees is receding rapidly. Property damage is heavy but no deaths reported. Levees still hold near Markham as the flood threat declines.
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