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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
2
A 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin is advertised as relieving sour stomach gas belching and indigestion within minutes. The ad claims quick relief from heartburn nausea headaches and other GI symptoms and suggests it cures indigestion without laxatives for the whole family.
A council meeting next Monday is expected to consider an ordinance to appropriate two thirds of December pay for employees. The move aims to provide funds for holiday celebrations, allowing workers to enjoy themselves during the holidays.
Privy Medical Councillor Witzel proposed obligatory military service for women at a Duesseldorf meeting of the Patriotic Women's Union. He urged enrollment in hospital, transport, provisioning and clothing services to mobilize with auxiliary troops in wartime. Suffragists embraced the plan as strengthening the case for women's franchise.
Attorney C M Chambers sought a writ of habeas corpus in Austin challenging the abandonment after seduction law. He contends the statute violates the bill of rights and deprives a man of a speedy public trial. The case names Emilio in the criminal appeals court.
Dallas Texas December 14 B J Kiest retires as State fair president after four years J J Eckford elected to succeed him Royal A Ferris named first vice president Duke named second vice president J B Adone treasurer and Sydney Smith secretary chosen as officers for the organization
With the coming of middle age there is a letdown in physical forces and urinary discomforts. Kidney Pills are presented as a splendid regular and strengthening medicine at this time. Edwards Drug Co.
A health warning stresses kidney importance for overall recovery noting Bright's disease caused many deaths in 1910 New York. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as an effective remedy offering free sample by writing to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and lists bottle prices 50 cents and 1.00.
Albert V. Huth County Tax Assessor wins a second term as president of the Texas Tax Assessors Association. He returned from Austin after the sixth annual meeting where reforms in bank taxes and shifts toward local option taxation were discussed. A. G. Vick was named vice president with Gus Reininger as secretary and treasurer.
In Washington today Senate sessions focus on Lorimer election questions nearing closure. Louis D Brandeis of Boston urged competitive trust regulation before the Interstate Commerce Committee. The Labor and postal committees hear omnibus proposals on eight hour laws and government contracts while steel and railroad matters face scrutiny and cotton issues attract attacks by Representative Heflin.
Two mine fires rage in Cross Mountain at Briceville Tennessee. One blaze in Cross entry 26 left and another in Cross entry 17 right hinder rescue of bodies as flames hamper efforts. The first fire in entry 17 left has been extinguished.
Former State Senator O'Dell of Cleburne struck a witness in the face during a railroad damage suit trial in Fort Worth. He faces an assault and battery charge. Dr. W. S. Hamilton, skin specialist, is noted in the text.
London reports a National Anti-Womens Suffrage Society deputation led by Lord Curzon met Prime Minister Asquith to block enfranchisement in the forthcoming franchise reform bill. Asquith expressed sympathy but warned a referendum would fail if women cannot vote. he doubted public support for a sweeping change.
A federal grand jury revived a verdict awarding Haileyola Coal Co of Haileyville Oklahoma $30,750 against Globe Oil Co of Cleveland for damages after non inflammable oil bought from Globe Oil ignited, causing a deadly explosion that killed twenty nine people.
The funeral of Monsignor Ambrose Agius papal delegate to the Philippines who died suddenly on December 13 was held today in Manila. Many civil and military officials attended and some served as pallbearers. The notice ends with an unrelated advertising line about ten time light emblems and telephone ads.
San Antonio voters face state county and city poll tax requirements. Only 494 residents have paid the city poll tax, with two receipts needed to qualify for any election next year. Deadline for city poll tax payment is January 31, 1912. The county collector issued 64 receipts yesterday, and totals reach 1607 to date.
Washington December 14. Charles A White a witness in the Lorimer investigation allegedly vowed to extract money to “keep me the rest of my life” or make it hot for Lorimer He reportedly claimed bribery for Lorimer votes and said he had killed two men as a “bad man” Miss Katherine A Wood testified the statement as part of a defense plan to label White’s tale as blackmail.
A Christmas entertainment for the benefit of Mrs. M. F. Smith a widow living on Cherry Street will be held tonight at the Mission 710 Cherry Street. The program features classical and popular music vocal renditions and various stunts with performers including the Alamo City quartette Miss Mamie Wellner and numerous Schuetze family artists among others.
The Madam Chambers company of San Antonio was chartered today in Austin Texas with capital stock of 3000. The incorporators are Mrs. M Fant Mrs. Henry W Hargraves and H Riggs.
Gretchen Kolterman files for divorce from Julius Kolterman in the Forty-fifth district court. Case seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.
The Louisiana pardon board recommended a full unconditional pardon for Charles Denton of Colfax who was jailed for life as an accessory in the 1903 murder of his uncle Harve Williamson. Mrs. Savilla Roberts, who also faced life, was pardoned and contends she acted from love and jealousy over his sentence.
Not borne out by union officials in New Orleans who say firing clerks and federation members have not called off the strike. W. E. Bowen, secretary of the Railway Clerks union, is in Memphis for an unknown conference. Local officials in St. Louis would not discuss possible action.
The navy collier Sterling, aground inside Cape Henry since December 3 after a collision with the Dorothy in Lower Chesapeake Bay, was successfully floated by wrecking tugs and towed to Norfolk navy yard for repairs.
Mrs. Levi Z Leiter nicknamed the Flower Lady Beautiful for her splendid conservatories with rare plants that decorate hospitals and institutions. She is noted as an ardent horticulturist.
Robert Sauls, a Black man who fled after for feiting a $500 bond, was captured near Bartlett. He faces charges of assault with intent to murder, according to a report to Sheriff Houchin who proceeded to Bartlett to secure Sauls.
The House voted 300 to 1 to adopt Sulzer's resolution calling for immediate abrogation of the 1832 treaty with Russia. A Senate committee may report a similar measure, and if approved, the president must issue the required one year notice to Russia. The move follows Russia's refusal to recognize Jewish traveler ports.
Oklahoma City detectives catch Ed Vaughn William Guinn and John Milton as they load stolen furniture from a house into vans. The thefts spanned several weeks with about $5000 of goods owned by winter travelers recovered.
Christ Hadgi of 202 Con vent street a native of Volo Greece filed yesterday afternoon for final naturalization papers. He is 23 years old and lists his last foreign residence as Alexandria Egypt.
Dr Fielding, a specialist in genito urinary skin blood and nervous diseases, operates on the 4th floor Hicks Building. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 on weekdays, with Sunday hours from 9 to 12.
Advertisement notes relief from rheumatism by using Eimer and Amend’s preparation New York 2851. Available from all druggists nationwide.
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