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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1913
Page
17
The Central Trust Company lists its executive team including J. O. Terreld as president Otto Koebder as vice president Chas Schreiner as president J. J. Stevens as vice president B. G. Barnes as vice president and W. P. Roth as secretary.
The Banking Department will take deposits and pay interest. It will issue loans on approved collateral. Interest is 4 percent per year, payable semi annually.
The Safe Deposit Department prints an offer to furnish steel safe deposit boxes for securities and valuables at prices from $3 per year. It promotes storing large bulky valuables in burglar and fireproof storage vaults.
Real estate loan department advertises money for real estate loans and sale of first mortgage real estate notes. It promises investment guidance and discusses advantages of Real Estate Serial Notes to potential clients.
The Foreign Exchange Department will supply travelers' checks usable in all parts of the world. This notice highlights availability of secure payment instruments for international travel and commerce.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble with back pain and frequent urination. It urges readers to send for a free sample bottle and book, citing Binghamton New York and a San Antonio Daily Light notice.
More than 60 Ben Hur patrol members of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine met at the Menger Hotel to boost the Shriners fair running February 17 to March 3. Donations totaling several thousand dollars covered show rent and other items, aiming to send the patrol to Dallas in May for the Imperial Council convention.
Consuelo and Esperanza Saund ers, daughters of Mrs. Sophie Morttino, defend their mother now jailed in Ventura California on kidnaping charges from Galveston Texas. They say their father former Judge P Saund ers failed to treat them properly and ask their mother to fetch them from their current school. Mrs Morttino awaits Texas official arrival with requisition papers. The girls are under a probation officer.
Congress approved a bill granting 20 percent extra pay to officers of the army navy and marine corps who may be detailed to duty with the aviation corps of either service. The Senate passed the measure yesterday after House approval.
Representative Garner introduced a House resolution urging Attorney General Wickersham to explain whether he has delayed Texas indictments against John D Archbold and other Standard Oil officials. The U S Attorney in New York was asked to serve bench warrants on Archbold Fogler Jr and Teagle. The case returned to the Texas grand jury with no further action. Harlandale Medicated Mud Baths claim cure for rheumatism and related ailments inviting testimonials and a streetcar ride.
The Bexar County grand jury returned seven indictments charging over fifty dollars in fraud tied to sales of fidelity and merchandise in Texas. Defendants include H. A. Montgomery C. P. Thrailkill J. B. Dennis Frank Roberts L. Jones a negro A Schraeder and S Schraeder. All are jailed or on bond. Chartered: Goldberg Company Port Arthur Wellington Hardware Mount Pleasant Anderson-Schultz Abilene Longwell Auto Truck El Paso Starr Mayfield Tyler Canadian Implement.
Justice Edward E. McCall announced that Governor Sulzer offered him the public service commissioner post to replace William R. Wilcox. He accepted for a five year term with a $15,000 annual salary.
Lafayette Ward gains city approval for a new 70 foot river channel and streets widened to 50 or 60 feet in front of his property. The ordinance absolves the city from liability for damages and calls for land transfers and old-bed river quitclaim deeds. The measure passed with ten votes as Alderman Uhr led the effort.
Whittemore Bros and Co offer Gilt Edge French Gloss Star Dandy Quick White Baby Elite Elite polishes for leather and canvas footwear. They claim products restore color and luster, shine without rubbing, with sizes from 10 to 26c and full-size packages available by mail order from Cambridge Massachusetts.
A Bladen Georgia woman describes ten months of severe itching and sores on skin hair and hands. She reports complete cure after two weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and urges others to try the product with free samples and the Cuticura Skin Book.
At yesterday’s meeting Alderman Boynton urged immediate action to buy $25,000 in bonds authorized by Sev enth Ward voters in 1909 using the citys interest and sinking fund. The move was opposed by Alderman Fincham who had it referred to the finance committee.
An advertisement offers a free consultation for kidney, bladder, or bronchial troubles with Dr Miller located in the 203 Gunter building.
Pablo Sanchez a laborer was stopped by three holdup men shortly after 2 a m on South Pecos Street. They beat no one but demanded his hat and coat and forced him to stand under an arc light to inspect his shoes. The trio left him with only his shoes and other garments while two Mexicans are detained as suspects.
In the Ohio River near Gallipolis the packet steamer City of Parkersburg collided with Bear Trappier and sank in deep water. Fifteen passengers and crew survived by ashore with fires made from drift wood to stay warm. The Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Company owned the boat valued at $30,000 with cargo aboard feared lost.
Chester Gregory a young San Antonio mechanic pled guilty in federal court to stealing a mail pouch with registered packages worth more than 10000 dollars. He will be taken to the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas in the latter part of the week.
Kerrville Baptists announce plans to construct a new church costing 10000 dollars. Construction starts in a few weeks and the facility will include Sunday School rooms a pastor's study and modern equipment.
The Arkansas state penitentiary board passed a resolution preventing further leasing of convicts to contractors. Governor Robinson introduced the measure and it was unanimously adopted yesterday in Little Rock.
An article warns gasoline costs are rising from 9-10 cents to 18 cents per gallon with forecasts reaching 30 to 50 cents. It notes crude oil costs, contract limits, and potential retail station openings, projecting reduced car use and broader economic impact on garages and auto shops.
A brief observation notes a ready market for gasoline while coal oil or kerosene sells from 12 to 14 cents per gallon. The item highlights regional pricing and ongoing demand in the fuel sector.
A new newspaper named El Independiente announces it will take the free paper slot left by El Imparcial in Mexico City. The staff will consist of the former Imparcial editors and workers who pledged to publish a free newspaper. El Imparcial recently became a government organ.
The third illustrated lecture in the National Ad Clubs course will begin at 8 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Roland Hall, a leading advertising expert, will present Retail Advertising Successes. Members of the Ad Club and Chamber of Commerce are invited to bring wives and friends. previous lecture drew large crowds.
President Taft notes that strong public speakers are often Bible students. In a letter received at the opening of a new church, he says effective orators draw illustrations from Holy Writ and know its stories to engage audiences.
William Fenstermaker owner of the Orpheum Theater leases the property to Moore & Greaves Amusement Company of Denver for one year with option to purchase within four months or renew for ten years. Lessees plan to run it as a picture show.
The Fiesta committee of the Chamber of Commerce will hold its weekly session tomorrow night instead of tonight due to Chairman Atlee B. Ayres absence. Reports on city street paving will be given at the special bond issue committee meeting Thursday night in the chamber auditorium. The home industry committee will meet Friday night to discuss plans for the made at home exhibition next month.
Vienna reports the death of Cardinal Franz X. Nagel archbishop of Vienna. He was made cardinal at the 1911 consistory and received the red hat from the pope in December 1912.
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