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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1913

Page

9

Suffragists Fight Income Tax Demand Across Nation

A Washington statement by the National Suffrage Association condemns the federal income tax as an injustice to women and vows active resistance. Suffragists led by Mrs. Modill McCormick plan an aggressive campaign with new headquarters and coordinated efforts to win a constitutional amendment for women's ballots nationwide.

Congressional Committee Caipalen Modill McCormick Chicago Isip Washington McCartarek

Campaigner Mrs Lillian Blake Dies in New Jersey

Lillian Devereaux Blake, noted suffragette and author, died today in Englewood New Jersey at age eighty eight. Born in Raleigh North Carolina in 1833 she devoted her later years to women's rights and influenced reforms including school suffrage in the state. She lectured across the United States and was married twice, first to F G Umstead and then to Grinfield Blake.

Englewood N. J Lillian Devereaux Blake Blake Raleigh N.C F.G_.Q. Um_ sted Philadelphia Grinfil Blake Rew Yard

Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden Dies at 78

The Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden has died at age 78. She had long been a royal figure in Sweden, with a ceremonial role linked to the royal family and national events. Her passing comes as a significant moment for the Swedish monarchy and related institutions.

Sheriff faces tension over militia arrest orders

A report details Sheriff Tobin hesitant to execute warrants for militia members cited for missing drill. Warrant orders signed by Captain Lansing and Lieutenant Ripley aimed to summon defendants to Market Hall, with a court-martial looming. Officers debated sergeant duties while a test case was pressed, amid a tense stand on arrest procedures.

Clewtenant R. Ripley John W. Tobin Tobin D. K. Lansing I. Ripley Ton Call Flrst Hipfey Milits Company Seresta Neutenant

Pine and Sugar Syrup Cough Remedy Ad

An old remedy promotes a pine extract cough syrup with granulated sugar and warm water. It claims rapid relief, appetite stimulation, and mild laxative effects, boasting nationwide popularity and a guaranteed satisfaction or refund policy from The Wynex Co.

United States Canada Warne

Burial Permits Listed For Several Local Residents

Burial permits issued for John M. Lara 41 years died December 15 Moody Ganitarium Liam Armstrong 22 years died December 26 12 Feet Street Mrs B Miller 77 years died December 26 313 Liambrano Street Marsua P Miller 4 years died December 33 824 Brackepridge Avenue.

John M. Lara Moody Ganitarium Iilem Armstrong B. Miller Liambrano Marsua P. Miller Brackepridge Avenue L Perfection Bard

Ely's Cream Balm Offers Fast Relief for Clogged Nostrils

An old advertisement extols Ely's Cream Balm and Dream Balm as quick remedies for nasal congestion, catarrh, and head colds. It promises instant relief from blocked passages, stopped breathing at night, and dull head pain, claiming the product heals inflamed membranes and stops discharge.

Ely

Dodson's Liver Tone Guarantee Promises Quick Refund

An old newspaper item touts a guarantee on Dodson's Liver Tone sold by Fischers Dry Store and Dodson's Ulver Fone. It claims any buyer paying 50¢ for a bottle who finds it unsatisfactory may receive a full refund promptly, asserting the product as a safe, gentle laxative replacing calomel.

Claia Fischers Dry Store Dodson

Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye Promises Youthful Look

An old home remedy named Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Dye claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It promises glossy, luxuriant hair, no dandruff, and less hair loss after application, suggesting immediate youthfulness and age-related signs fade with continued use.

Wyeth Wyrth Jock

Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden Dies in Stockholm

Queen Mother Sophia of Sweden died in Stockholm at age 78 after a lingering illness. She had suffered from melanopathy for years, rarely attended court, and focused on religious works. A Nassau princess, she married King Oscar II in 1867 and left a large fortune to her younger son Oscar, whose marriage to Miss Rhim Munk caused a throne succession dispute.

Stockholm Sophia Sweden Oscar Rhim Munk Amg Oscar IL Soghia

Dr Sita Plans Tax Resistance for Suffrage Rights

New York December reports Anna Howard Shaw, president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association, stating Dr Sita will resist income tax until women gain the vote. Shaw notes passive resistance and vows to refuse tax refunds under court orders, and would not risk hunger strikes if jailed.

Washington Ain Sufragettes Congressional Union Anna Howard Shaw Nanoma Woman's Suffrage Congressional Union Silen Spencer Musuey Washington College of Law Dr. Shaw Massey Towson New York Militanay Anna Howard Shaw National Woman's Suffrage Association Shaw Tam

Murder case set for January term in Es sary trio

The court docket lists Ben White as an accomplice in the Grover Essary hold up and kiting cases, with a special venire of 100 men ordered for juror selection. Essary’s life sentence was upheld by the Court of Criminal Appeals before Christmas. Several other felony cases, including May Helo Diaz murder with a new trial, are slated for January 7, as the January term opens January 6. Trials focus on Dimmit county ammunition runners, with possible severance and early defendant first.

Ben White Grover Essary G Xolan Ammann Essary Ersaty Court of Criminal Appeals W. C. Linden May- Helo Diaz Diaz Wis Otter Mingsburg Thesis Aimilar Terest Dimmit County

Bananas Condemned Prompt Ban on Banana Shipment Near San Antonio

City Pure Food Inspector Theodore Anderson condemned about five hundred thousand bananas in car No. 5452 after finding the lot in poor condition. The local commission house refused them, and I G N railway officials offered to move the fruit if owners supplied transport for a carload. A plan to distribute to pie owners with stock now under discussion.

San Antonio City Pure Theodore Anderson Vox Commission House Anderson

Mission Reports Heard by Western Texas Presbytery

The home missions committee of the Presbytery of Western Texas met at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Brooks Dickey chairing. Attendees included Rev Arthur G. Jones Rev Thomas F Gallagher Prof W W Bondurant Rev J Green Rev J B Hudson Rev Glasgow Rev H L Parley Rev McCurdy of New Mexico and others. The meeting reviewed reverts routine business and noted positive progress in missionary work amid a long report of various attendees and local notes.

Home Missions Committee Presbytery Western Texas First Presbyterian Church Brooks Dickey Come Istice Brooks Dickey Arthur G. Jones Thomas F. Gallagher W. W

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