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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
6
Delhi December 24. Indian fanatic launches bomb attack on Viceroy and Vicereine Hardinge. Police arrest many as investigation shows about 150 gathered near the scene. Howdah wrecked by splinters. screws and talking machine needles sprayed. Soldiers unhurt.
Riverside Restaurant advertises a big chicken supper and turkey dinner for 25 cents, with Christmas and New Year wishes. It notes no price increase and invites all to join for the holiday meals.
Austin Dec 24 There has been a wonderful growth in the state banks and bank and trust companies in Texas during the last two years An added statement from the department of insurance and banking shows that from November 10 1910 to November 26 1912 the number of state banks rose from 621 to 744 a net gain of 121 Deposits climbed from 55 677 127 84 to 100 893 148 43 a net gain of 45 216 020 59 Capital and surplus increased from 24 178 244 43 to 35 780 808 55 net gain 11 602 464 12
The Navy Department will test the new wireless station at Arlington next month by attempting a 3000 mile message exchange with the scout cruiser Salem. The Salem is ordered to be ready for the test on January 15.
Advertisement for Williams Indian Pile Ointment claims cure for blind bleeding and itching piles. Describes absorption of tumors and instant relief, acts as a poultice. Available through druggists. mail orders 60 cents or one dollar. Sold only by A M Fischer.
Casas Grandes, a key town in the western Mexico district near Juarez, fell to rebels led by General Pascual Orozco Jr. Federal forces under General Jose Blanco were defeated and one column’s 800 men retreated after illness and canyon entrapment. Two cannons and ammunition were seized. many rifles captured. A prior execution of fourteen federal prisoners in Ascension was reported. Major L. C. Quinteros fled to the New Mexico line, now held by US troops near Hachita.
Tomorrow Christmas Day Gimbel Delicatessen offers a special noon lunch for 35 cents and an evening dinner from 6 to 8 pm for 50 cents. The store is on Crockett Street opposite the Grand Opera House.
A Del Rio jury awarded C. M. Linney $12,000 after six hours deliberation against G. H. & A. Railway Co for injuries from a switch engine hit in Del Rio yards last September. Linney had sued for $56,000. Also noted are various brief items: overruled motion in Cox vs Robison land case, Overman improving after appendix surgery, and Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths offering weight loss treatments with a beauty parlor on South Flores Street.
A Christmas themed debutante ball at the Travis club featured lavish decorations by the arrangement committee led by Dwight E. Potter and others. Wreaths, smilax, poinsettias, a Mayfield Parrish frieze of Old King Cole, and a six course supper created a festive setting for guests, with a large receiving line and fashion notes from Mrs. Potter and several society members.
In Dalhart Texas on December 24 the thermometer stood at 12 above zero at six this morning. No snow, though heavy near the Canadian river. Cattlemen report range conditions never better for this season and cattle in fine condition. Ample supply of oil cake and forage crops exists if cold weather continues.
Paris December 24 The noted battle painter Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille known as Edouard Detaille died here today at age 64 after a long heart ailment His aged parents were at his bedside during his final hours He was the best known of modern French artists.
Mrs George W Wickersham wife of the United States attorney general declares the four society bore D s disease dress descendants domestics to ban. She argues the first erases organ recitals the second eliminates the baby and forebears the third removes Bridget and all her works the fourth sidelines dress makers and tailors.
A. M. Funk of Cleveland shot his wife in their downtown Galveston hotel room, then killed himself with four shots. Their 10 year old son cried out for help as Mrs. Funk was taken to John Sealy Hospital. Funk died instantly from a self inflicted head shot. A letter to Dr Cc Dunlap revealed his real name and long standing ill health and fears for the future.
Miss Lucy Hoke Smith daughter of the Georgia senator asked police in Washington DC to find a diamond brooch valued at 5000 dollars lost last Saturday at a navy yard ball. The ornament set with thirty diamonds was on her gown, and society figures seek the current possessor.
Announcement for December 21 event at the St Anthony Hotel with table reservations sought. Includes old and new phone numbers 1088 and 673. Also a 1912 tax notice from J A Bitter tax collector due by January 31 1913 with 10 percent penalty and costs, signed by J R Davis County Judge.
Now is the time to select that car riage robe from Woodward Carriage Co. A. Collman, plumber, 416 Mainly.
The Manicure Lady recounts Wilfred’s scam to learn Shakespeare’s poetry for a dollar, a tale of gullibility and missed luck. The Head Barber comments on quick riches and warns that many who chase easy money end up short. The piece shifts to Mister Dick Turpin, a polite thief of old stories, noting how modern tools and hard winters change the game. A. Colman, plumber, 416 Main Aw.
A physician testifies to success using Eckman's Alterative for tubercular neck glands and other respiratory conditions. He cites a $60 case and notes rapid improvement avoiding surgery. Mrs. Garvin, Idaho Falls, reports substantial weight gain and recovery of health. Eckman's Alterative claims to aid bronchitis asthma hay fever and lung troubles with no poisons or habit forming drugs. Sold by A. M Fischer and others. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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