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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1911

Page

15

Cuticura Remedies Claim Clear Skin From Severe Back Pimples

A 1911 testimonial from W A Armstrong Corbin Kan describes months of severe back eruptions with itching pain and bleeding. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for several months the skin cleared and health returned. The advertisement notes availability of free samples and a 32 page skin book from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.

W. A. Armstrong Corbin Kan Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Dept Boston

Married couple die the same day in Kansas grave buried together

Wichita, Kans. Dec. 26. Mr and Mrs George Bailey pioneer residents born the same day 76 years ago died within four hours. Both coffins lowered into one grave. Bailey a Civil War veteran led at his home. Death came to his wife in an insane asylum at Osawatomie, Kans. Neither knew the other was ill. SCOZEMA CURED IN 10 TO 30 DAYS. The Paris Medicine Co. markets GROVE'S ANARINE CUTIS claiming cure for eczema in 10 to 30 days with money refund if not satisfied. Ointment is clean and non staining.

Associated Press Wichita Kans George Bailey Bailey Ossawatomie Paris Medicine Co Pinetreet St. Louis Grove Grove’s

General Hodges Dead at Washington After Illness

Major General Charles L Hodges U S S A died at home in Washington on December 26 after months of illness. Born in Rhode Island on March 18 1847 he joined the Civil War at age 14 and later entered the regular army in 1869. He served until retirement March 13 last, and is survived by his wife and son Carol R Hodges first lieutenant Twenty ninth Infantry now at Fort Jay Governors Island New York.

Associated Press Washington Meral Charles L. Hodges U. 5 S. A Rea Meral Hodges Rhode Isle Len Carol R. Figes Twenty-ninth Intry Fort Jay Ernor’s Island New York

Revolutionists Demand Election as China Moves to Republic

Rebels around Pukow push for immediate presidential election and a republic as Sun Yat Sen and Wu Ting Fang unify on leadership. Yuan Shi Kai reportedly favors a republic, seeking assurances on imperial clan treatment and a smooth Peking transition. Provisional government plans progress with a national convention and formal assembly within thirty days.

Associated Press Shanghai Tang Shao Yi Yuan Shi Kai China Peking Sun Yat Sen Wu Ting Fang Nanking Tan Shao Yi

Premier Yuan Shi Kai proposes national assembly for China

December 26 report says Premier Yuan Shi Kai submitted a Shanghai originated proposal to prominent Manchus for convening a special national assembly to decide China’s future government. If Manchus back the move, an edict is expected to publish the decision in days, likely favoring a republic.

Pukow Chang Hsun Yuan Shi Kai China Shanghai Associated Press

Reports Order Restored in Amoy Districts

AMOY China Dec 26 The expedition commander reports that towns Chuan Chow and Engcheon have quiet restored while country districts remain serious with resistance. Two villages burned by troops for harboring robbers. A temporary halt to clan fighting at Hui An during troop presence.

Associated Press Amoy China Chuan Chow Engcheon Hui-An

Ground broken for new veterinary hospital at Lockhart

Special to The Light from Lockhart Texas reports that next week the Masur property on Main and Walnut streets will see the start of construction for Dr. C W Reagan's veterinary hospital. The facility will be fireproof and modern, designed to house and treat thoroughbred horses and mules with ready access for breeders and owners in the region. Construction will move quickly under tight supervision.

Lockhart Tex C. W. Reagan Main Walnut Streets

Trials of Chicago policemen continue before civil service panel

Inspector John Wheeler Captain Patrick Harding and Lieutenants Daniel Kelliher George Prim and John Enright faced trial by the civil service commission for alleged incompetency and neglect of duty in the south side district. Previous trials dismissed Dorman Revere Hanley was acquitted. Baer and Ambrose Howard had varied outcomes.

Chicago John Wheeler Patrick J. Harding Daniel Kelliher George T. Prim John B. Enright Civil Service Commission South Side District Wheeler Dorman and Revere Harding Baer Hanley Ambrose Howard Dorman

Kentucky girl adopted into Chippewa tribe in Washington

Miss Katherine Green of Henderson Kentucky has been officially adopted into the Chippewa tribe in Washington after the ceremony several days ago. The event marks her acceptance as a member of the Native American community in Duluth Minnesota reporting on the adoption details.

Associated Press Duluth, Minn Katherine Green Henderson Kentucky Washington

Capudine Promises Quick Headache Relief

An advertisement proclaims Capudine as a quick remedy for headaches caused by heat cold grippe or stomach troubles. It claims Capudine cures feverishness aches and nervousness and restores normal conditions. The liquid medicine is easy to take and acts immediately and is sold at drug stores in 40c 25c and 50c sizes.

Adoption of Miss Green by Nikaniss Chief Is Confirmed

Leonidas Merritt of Duluth acted as sponsor for Miss Green in a formal adoption ceremony. Merritt, a Chippewa by adoption and a witness in the congressional steel inquiry, conferred the honor since the Nikaniss band chiefs are deceased.

Leonidas Merritt Duluth Congressional Steel Merritt Miss Green

Has Many Romances In Chicago Missing Girl Case

Chicago police report Violet Buehler missing since November 25 has multiple romances. Inspector Hunt says a police lieutenant gave her a diamond ring. Reports place her in Chicago and at home today, but police plan to continue the search amid uncertain details.

Associated Press Chicago Violet Buehler

Continue trust case extended filing deadline in steel suit

Federal Attorney Vreeland announced a further extension of time for answering the government suit seeking dissolution of United States Steel Corporation. The deadline moves from the first Monday in January to February 1 for the Steel Corp and 25 or 30 other defendants.

Associated Press Trenton N. J Vreeland United States Steel Corporation

Fatal Shooting in Beeville Shocks Mexican Pool Hall

Beeville Texas December 26 P Garcia was killed by a bullet from a 38 caliber pistol last night. Walter Smith a Mexican was placed in county jail charged with the shooting. The incident occurred at a Mexican pool hall opposite the Sap depot. Officers found Smith in bed at his home.

Beeville Tex P. Garcia Walter Smith Smith

Kaiser's Son to America Plans Revealed

The Daily Mail reports Prince Adalbert, third son of the German emperor, will travel abroad aboard the protected cruiser Bremen from the Atlantic station in July. He is expected to visit New York, Boston and other American cities.

Kaiser’s America Ashuclath London The Daily Mail Prince Adalbert Bremen New York Boston American

Government seeks crow stomach data to assess economic impact

The United States government invites reputable citizens to submit crow stomach samples for an expanded biological survey. Officials aim to determine the bird’s food habits and its possible role in the cost of living, with emphasis on the common crow, fish crow, and ravens. Communications should go to the Bureau of Biological Survey in Washington, D. C.

United States Gov Henry W. Henshaw Rebiological Survey Biological Survey Upper Mississippi Atlantic Tong Island Bureau of Biological Survey Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Farmers' Institute to Meet in Austin for 1912 plans

Austin December 26 Edward R Kane commissioner of oar announced that the Texas State Farmers' Institute officers and state department of agriculture directors will confer in Austin on January 3 to outline extensive farmers' institute work across Texas for 1912.

Austin Tex Edward R. Kane Oar Texas State Farmers’ Institute Farmers’ Institute State Department of Agriculture Texas

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