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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1913

Page

3

Southerner to Launch Texas Daily Newspaper

The Southerner, backed by leading Texas professionals, plans a daily and semi weekly paper with $1,000,000 capital. Publication likely in Waco or Austin with $500,000 needed to start. H. M. Bain of Waco leads the venture as promoters meet in spring to decide location and start date. Prohibition good government and civic righteousness will be its motto.

Austin Tex Texas Waco H. M. Bain

A and M College Opposes Merger With Texas Agriculture

Austin authorities including President Milner and the college board protest a proposed merger of the Texas Department of Agriculture with the A and M College. The note signals strong institutional opposition from the college leadership.

Austin Tex A. and M. College Milner College Texas Department of Agriculture

Orozco Granted Freedom After Extradition Hearing

Pascual Orozco Sr. was freed by United States Commissioner R L Edwards after Mexican testimony on suspected crimes in Chihuahua and Ojinaga. The court ruled the acts were political in nature and not extraditable. He plans to stay a few days in the city and may travel to California per his son’s advice.

Pascual Orozco Sr United States R. L. Edwards Edwards Mexico Col. Orozco Chihuahua Cruz Gonzales Pablo del Rio Marshall Hicks Bruce Teagarden Engelking Army of Revolution California Orozco Ojinaga Juarez Luis G. Martinez District Court of Brazos State of Mar

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy. It highlights vegetable ingredients a sworn purity statement two bottle sizes 50 cents and one dollar and a free sample offer by mail from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York mentioning the Daily San Antonio Light.

Dr. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio Light

Hicks Defends Orozco Case Against Property Looting Claims

Hicks argued documents show offenses were political, not for looting. Some receipts bore "jefe de armas" signatures. District Attorney Engelking discounted depredations in Ojinaga as war fortunes. The court sustained a demurrer. Mexican Consul attended. Orozco said he was glad to be free and feared further charges.

Hicks Colonel Orozco Orozco Jefe de Armas Mexico Ojinaga Engelking Estevla

Yeomen Booster Club Formed Aiming Dallas Conclave

A San Antonio Yeomen boosters group forms to attend the state conclave in Dallas on April 1 and bring the next meeting to this city. State manager F. W. Farmer based in San Antonio will lead efforts. At the February 11 meeting San Antonio Home steads will elect their delegates.

San Antonio Brotherhood of American Yeomen Dallas F. W. Farmer

Washington water courses estimated to supply 3 million horsepower

Washington state's water courses are estimated to be capable of supplying 3 000 000 horsepower according to a preliminary assessment. The report highlights potential energy capacity in rivers and dams, with implications for future development and power generation plans.

Washington State

Governor proposes merged Texas higher education system

Governor Colquitt fronts a sweeping education plan to the Thirty-third Legislature urging constitutional amendments for independent funding and a merger of the University of Texas with the Agricultural and Mechanical College. He calls for a 3 million dollar bond issue, a state tax scheme, a student loan fund, and improved medical and dental offerings at Galveston.

Austin Tex O. B. Colquitt San Antonio Agricultural and Mechanical College University of Texas Texas University Galveston Board of Regents Agricultural and Mechanical State Normal Schools College of Industrial Arts For Prairie View Normal and Industrial College University of Wisconsin University of Agricultural and Mechanical

Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Promises Cheap Oysters

The Gimbel Delicatessen advertises finest half shell oysters at 25 cents per dozen. Located on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House.

Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House

Smuggling Reported as Rebel Activity Increases

Nogales guards posted on Sonora hills as U S troops patrol the border. Evidence of small groups crossing with arms and ammunition bought in the United States. Two smugglers were captured yesterday. Rebel leader Emiliano Campa is said to have reentered the field in the Altar district.

Nogales Ariz Sonora Mexico Hermosillo United States Emiliano Campa Altar District

Bank Statement Called For

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks of the United States as of close of business on Tuesday February 4.

Washington, D. C Comptroller of the Currency Today United States

Fiesta association seeks tax relief for carnivals

Charles Graebner president of the Chamber of Commerce aims to push a bill through the legislature to exempt carnivals from taxes. Fiesta San Jacinto directors discussed this after last night’s meeting, noting heavy city and county taxes last year that cut into profits. Contracts for the den building were postponed with four bids rejected. The fiesta parade and auto parade plans were outlined, and racing meet hopes were raised after talks with speed kings’ managers. Decoration contracts and automobile designs are to be set at upcoming meetings. Attendees included Atlee B. Ayres and T. G. Leighton.

Charles Graebner Chamber of Commerce Fiesta Association W. H. Furlong Jr Furlong Speed Kings J. F. Carter Atlee B. Ayres T. G. Leighton George C. Saur E. J. H. Meier Gus Heye J. H. Sav

Battle Against the Dandruff Germ in Hair Care

Advert asks men to fight dandruff with Parisian Sage claiming the product kills the dandruff germ and cures dandruff in two weeks. It promises hair vitality and offers a money back guarantee with a 50 cent bottle sold by druggists and toilet goods counters.

Local names listed in court docket

W. H. Furlong Jr. Fred Hum mert James Kapp and Charlies Graebner appear among the names in the recent docket, indicating involved parties or witnesses in the ongoing matter handled by the court.

Troops to be moved under new army brigade plan

Orders issued to transfer six infantry battalions and cavalry squadron in the Middle West and Pacific coast. Movements to start about February 10. Third Battalion Fourteenth Infantry from Fort Missoula Montana to Fort George Wright Washington. Second Battalion Ninth Infantry from Fort Snelling Minnesota to Fort Thomas Kentucky. Battalion and Machine Platoon Eighteenth Infantry from Fort Bliss Texas to Fort Missoula Montana. Third Battalion Fourth Infantry from Fort Logan H Roots Arkansas to Fort Snelling Minnesota. Third

Washington, D. C Middle West Pacific Coast Fourteenth Infantry Fort Missoula Mont Fort George Wright Washington Ninth Infantry Fort Snelling Minn Fort Thomas Eighteenth Infantry Fort Bliss Texas Fourth Infantry Fort Logan H. Roots Ark

Resinol Soap Brings Relief for Skin Ailments

The ad touts Resinol treatment as clearing chapped and cracked hands with ongoing use of Resinol Soap to prevent recurrence. It promises relief from itching burning eruptions pimples dandruff burns old sores and piles and offers free samples from Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Maryland.

St. Louis J. A. Bruffee Aubert Ave Dept 9-T Resino! Chem. Col Baltimore

Army unit transfers across forts outlined in notices

The Ninth Infantry from Fort Sill Oklahoma to Fort Logans Roots Arkansas. The Second Battalion Nineteenth Infantry moves from Fort Sheridan NL to Fort Sill Oklahoma. The Third Squadron First Cavalry shifts from Boise Idaho to the Presidio Monterey California.

Ninth Infantry Fort Sill Okla Fort Logan H. Roots Ark Ninteenth Infantry Fort Sheridan First Cavalry Boise Bardaho Presidio Monterey Cal

Harlandale Medicated Mud Baths Claim Curative Powers

Local advertisement touts Harlandale Medicated Mud Baths as a cure for rheumatism sciatica neuritis gout eczema Brights disease high blood pressure and kidney liver complaints. Testimonials from numerous users are promised and a streetcar reminder to take South Flores line is noted paired with a plumber contact.

Harlandale South Flores

Household cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup

A home recipe promotes making cough syrup by mixing granulanal sugar, warm water, and Pinex in a pint bottle to create a cheap, effective remedy. It claims to relieve coughing within 24 hours and suits cough, whooping cough, croup, hoarseness, asthma, and chest pains. The ad notes Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract and offers a money back guarantee with contact to Pine Wayne, Ind.

United Si Canada Wayne Ind

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