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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1912

Page

5

Senate approves Children’s Bureau bill to study child welfare

The Senate passed the children’s labor bureau bill 54 to 20 after adding a clause to bar invasion of private homes for information. The measure creates a bureau in the commerce and labor department to collect data on child welfare including infant mortality birth rate orphanages juvenile courts and related issues.

Associated Press Washington Children’s Labor Bureau Senate Bailey Bryan Chilton Alberson O'Gorman Overman Paynter Smith Maryland Stone Thornton Tillan Watson Burnham Clark Wyoming Gallinger Heyburn Nixon Oliver, Wettmore and Works Department of Commerce and Labor

M Farland Found Guilty In Wife Cyanide Murder

The jury in Newark returned a first degree murder verdict against Allison M. MacFarland for the death of his wife on October 17. He was absent from home when she died after taking cyanide, allegedly substituted for her headache medicine, with the conviction resting largely on circumstantial evidence.

Associated Press Newark N. J Allison M. MacFarland MacFarland

Ortiz Released in New Orleans for Lack of Evidence

Antonio Ortiz or Luis Aparez, once linked to anti Madero conspirators in Brownsville, was discharged by a U S commissioner after authorities failed to prove his identity. He promptly left for Mexico. A public health warning on wet feet notes risks to nose throat and lungs and urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs. Edwards & King Drug Co announces Foley product. Staacke Bros. market delivery wagons in San Antonio.

Associated Press New Orleans Antonio Ortiz Luis Aparez United States Brownsville Tex Mexico Foley Edwards & King Drug Co M. Anthony San Antonio Stone

Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Alaska Coast to Fairbanks

A major quake rocked Southeastern Alaska and the interior yesterday. Shocks reached the coast as far as Seward while Fairbanks reported severe tremors in the Tanana valley, about 350 miles inland.

Associated Press Cordova Alaska Seward Fairbanks Tanana Valley

Over Night at the Grand with Bartholomae’s New Comedy

The Grand presents Over Night at matinee and evening shows featuring writer Philip H. Bartholomae. The three act farce follows two couples on a Hudson River honeymoon whose mixups spark nonstop laughter. Cast includes Tom Emory Sam B Hardy Frances Lorrimee Ada Stirling and others. Jules Falk the violin virtuoso performs Monday night.

William A. Brady Philip H. Bartholomae New York Hackett Theater Hudson River Albany Mr. Brady Tom Emory Sam B. Hardy Francine Lorrimee

Exie Ky Resident Cures Severe Skin Sufferings

E L Cate recalls years of painful itching and sores on arms neck and body and near inability to walk before using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. After four months of use only Cuticura products the condition fully cleared and has not returned for a year.

Exie, Ky E. L. Cate Dept. T Boston

Ernest Gamble Concert Party at Beethoven Hall Tonight

Prominent musical figures from Chicago Max Bendix New York and the late maestro Carl Hallr Berlin join Miss Page and Miss Mary Van Houten Reeve in a Gamble Party program at Beethoven Hall tonight at 8 30. Also note the passing of F Groos senior partner of Groos Co with bank plans unchanged pending Groos National Bank formation.

Cago Max Bendix New York Carl Hallr Berlin Page Ernest Gamble Beethoven Hall Mary van Houten Reeve

Daredevils of the Air headline Plaza vaudeville bill

Lohse and Sterling, listed as Daredevils of the Air, perform daring feats not musical at the Plaza theater this week. Waiman the eccentric street violinist, Bryan Lee Irish tenor, and Mary Cranston lead a musical lineup with a school children’s matinee and a Dixie Harris stage reception.

Lohse Sterling Plaza Theater Waiman Bryan Lee Mary Cranston Lee Chauncey Olcott Dixie Harris

Bryan Moves to Mission for Farm Improvements and Quiet

Col. W. J. Bryan arrived in Mission Texas and will stay ten days to two weeks supervising citrus plantings and other fruit crops on his 200 acre farm while finalizing this year's plans and noting he is out of politics for now.

Jules Falk Mr. Falk Mr. Ask Babe Falk Associated Press Mission Tex Col W. J. Bryan Texas

Prohibition Party Sets Atlantic City Convention Date

Charles R. Jones announces national convention of the Prohibition party to meet July 10 at the Steel Pier Atlantic City New Jersey. A presidential and vice presidential candidate will be chosen. Representation basis fixed by committee.

Associated Press Chicago Charles R. Jones Prohibition National Committee Atlantic City N. J

Orlando official dies during speech in Elks hall

B. E. McLin, state commissioner of agriculture, collapsed and died last night in Elks hall, Tampa, after a day of inspecting exhibits. The death occurred while he was delivering an address. The commissioner had spent the day touring agricultural displays.

Tampa Fla B. E. McLin Orlando Elks’ Hall

TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Youthful Feet For All Ages

An advertisement extols TIZ as instant relief for tired and sore feet, claiming it banishes bunions corns and callouses and makes feet feel young again. The copy urges buying at 25 cents a box from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. of Chicago and notes wide store recommendation.

Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Ill

Royal censors ensure clean stage acts at the Royal

Management guards the public against vulgarity by approving only clean acts. Box office success signals acceptable performance. This week offers wit song acrobatics and music with Kronsberg and the Royal orchestra encore after The Spring Maid overture. Royalscope features a picture and a Saturday bargain matinee.

Miss Verna Leone Page Earns Seventh Concert Season

Miss Verna Leone Page enters her seventh season with the Ernest Gamble Concert Party, marking her rising profile among leading women violinists. Critics praise her instant recognition and heartstring reaching tone, noting her broad, noble touch and delicate pianissimos.

Verna Leone Page Miss Page Ernest Gamble Jacobsohn Chi

Roosevelt Endorsed in Chicago Wards

In Chicago a Roosevelt movement gathers support as Alexander Revell, Roosevelt national committee president, reports strong backing and calls a February 10 meeting. Cook County caucuses show Theodore Roosevelt endorsed in all wards with Taft receiving few votes. vacancy filled by M Anthony resignation noted.

Associated Press Chicago Alexander Revell Roosevelt National Committee Theo. Roosevelt New York Roosevelt Cook County Republican Committee Theodore Roosevelt Taft

Many Want Roosevelt in Indiana Republican Meetings

Indiana Republicans split on 9 13 district conventions with Taft endorsed at eight meetings and Roosevelt endorsed for renomination at three. In Muncie Roosevelt backed in caucus while some districts praised the current administration with no clear presidential preference.

Roosevelt Associated Press Indianapolis Taft Muncie

Debaters Hold Banquet at St Anthony Hotel

The Hayne Debating Society of Main Avenue High School held its semi annual banquet in the red room of the St Anthony hotel. The event celebrated wins of the John Hough cup and Swearingen Taylor medal from the Ciceronian Literary Society.

Hayne Debating Society Main Avenue High School St. Anthony John Hough Swearingen-Tayloe Ciceronian Literary Society Hayne G. Tayloe Oliver Murdock Fred Goeth Patrick Swearingen Albert Steiner George Paschal George Canon Gilbert Lang Sidney Kaliski Albert Fortawell Werner Beckmann John Tayloe John Lang Fowler Davis Jack Cassidy Alston Duggan Walter Wolff Robert Fields Luther Becket Marshall Johnston W. D. Williams

Woman Dies in Kyle After Noon Hours

Mrs Roy Solomon aged about 23 died at Kyle Texas yesterday afternoon. She leaves a husband and two children.

Kyle Kyle, Tex Roy Solomon

Food Inspector Appointed in Pure Food Department

Austin Tex Feb 1 The appointment of Clifford L Stone of Henderson was announced last evening by Pure Food Commissioner Abbott to be an inspector in the pure food department Stone has not as yet ip

Austin Tex Clifford L. Stone Henderson Pure Food Abbott Pure Food Department Stone

Regents award library contract for North Texas normal

State board of regents awarded the library and gymnasium building contract to M. B. Whitlock company of Denton for 40000 dollars. The price excludes wiring heating plumbing and fixtures. The project is for the North Texas state normal at Denton.

Austin Tex State Board of Regents of the State Normals M. B. Whitlock Company of Denton North Texas State Normal

New Frames For Pictures In San Antonio Courthouse Corridor

Nine pictures by Samuels depicting Texas leaders and San Antonio scenes will receive new frames after a contract awarded to Fred Hummert for 280 dollars. One panel shows an old San Antonio view torn by a vandal.

Samuels Texas San Antonio Court House Fred Hummert

Kerrville Organizes Boys' Corn Club

Kerrville Kerr County organizes a Boys' Corn club with 26 enrolled to date. Alvin Dillie superintendent of schools is named president and J. M. Hamilton secretary. Captain Charles Schreiner offers 100 dollars in prizes in addition to Texas Industrial congress awards.

Kerrville Tex Kerr County Alvin Dillie J. M. Hamilton Charles Schreiner Texas Industrial Congress

Volume of Hughes County Ballot Sets Election Record

The Hughes county ballot for the November 8, 1910 election in South Dakota is three feet ten inches long and ten inches wide, packed with gate type reading matter. It lists five issues including prohibition, railroad equipment changes, removal from office provisions, embalming regulations, militia organization rules, and creating two new congressional districts.

Hughes County South Dakota T. L. Whittaker

Land Sales Total 162 956 Dollars for Month

The Texas land sales and leases for January totaled 162956.22 dollars as reported by the state treasurer. Of this amount 123516.53 dollars went to available funds and 29439.69 dollars to the permanent fund.

T Ligh Austin Jenne Treas

Danderine Promise of Hair Growth and Shine Benefits

An advertisement extols Danderine as a tonic that reaches roots to strengthen hair and prevent dandruff. It claims rapid effects including new growth, increased luster, softness, and reduced itching, recommending daily use then thrice weekly and a quick cleansing method for added volume. A 25 cent bottle from Knowlton's Dandeline is urged.

Knowlton

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Central Trust Company Central Trust Company Capital Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas Children's Bureau Culberson Lawrence & Go Til DR. J. Harvey Moore Gunter Office Jaby G. Baldwin Gunter Building W. C. Hirzel S. A. Welding CO East Commerce St M’farland Ortiz Madero Staacke Bros OWL Morales Transfer Co DR. E. L. Sharpe Appman F. Groos Groog National Bank F. Groos & CO Frank Bros Alamo Plaza THE Rover Grampa the Royal National Committee Hayne Society
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