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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1913

Page

7

Central Trust Company Leadership Note

Central Trust Company announces B. G. Barnes as Vice President and W. P. Rote as Secretary.

B. G. Barnes

Real Estate Loan Department Loaning Money on Real

Real estate loan department announces plans to loan money on real estate assets. Details include applicant types and potential terms. The notice indicates ongoing funding availability and evaluation procedures for property financing.

Real Estate Loan Department

Fires Raging in Mines in Grand Forks

Fires raged in undeveloped Western North Dakota coal beds near Grand Forks as the state legislature sought a plan to halt the underground blazes. About 32 000 captive miles of coal beds held an estimated 500 billion tons of lignite, with miners reporting fires smoldering since early exploration.

Grand Forks N. D North Dakota Legislate Gealo Territories

Little Doctor Sentry for Household Ills

An old fashioned remedy, the Little Doctor jar of MacLaren Mustard Cerate, claims to cure throat, headaches, cold in head, chest issues, muscle loss, stiffness of joints and more. Marketed by MacLaren Drug Co. with 25c and 50c jars, endorsed by physicians, free sample offer via mail to Cleveland or Los Angeles.

Soany Sam MacLaren Drug Co Cleveland Los Angeles Cal

City plans dam on San Antonio river at Navarro street

Atlee B Ayres chairman of the City Plan Committee says a dam across the San Antonio river at the mill bridge on Navarro street would beautify the area and back up water. Mayor Jones favors the project and a petition with Citizens' City Plan Committee signatures may be presented at the next council meeting.

Citizens’ City Plan Committee San Antonio Mill Bridge Navarro Street Atlee GB. Ayres Ayres Jones City Plan Committee

Mecca for railroad men in San Antonio

Visiting railroad officials gathered in San Antonio for the General Managers' Association meeting at the St. Anthony Hotel. Among attendees were R. A. Taylor and Harry Webb of Southern Pacific in Houston, BE. B. Carver of Wichita Falls route, E. H. Coombs and H. B. Sperry of Katy, E. B. Warren of Pennsylvania Lines, H. F. Anderson of M E T, and E. S. Waid of Sunset Central with Mrs. Waid aboard their private car Isleta. They plan to depart tonight for El Paso.

San Antonio General Managers’ Association St. Anthony R. A. Taylor Harry Webb Houston Southern Pacific BE. B. Carver Wichita Falls E. H. Coombs M. Kk Sunset Central Lines Waid Isleta el Paso

Bryce Named To Permanent Court At The Hague

London reports James Bryce British ambassador to Washington has been appointed to serve on the permanent court at The Hague. The change follows prior hints that his U.S. departure would await resolution of the Panama Canal question between Britain and the United States. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice will replace Bryce as ambassador in Washington.

London James Bryce Washington Permanent Court the Hague Bryce United States England Cecil Spring-Rice

Greatest Nerve Vitalizer Reported in Modern Science

A recent discovery claims Kellogg's Sani tone wafers are the world's newest and most reliable nerve strengthener for men and women. It promises to transform dull weakness into brightness and courage, offering brain awakening and body vigor without equal in medical history.

Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers Promise Nervous Vitality Restored

An advertisement claims Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers cure nervous breakdown insomnia and malaise for men and women. It offers a 50 cent free trial box and a one dollar per box price with mail order from Battle Creek Michigan. The copy emphasizes increased nerve force and improved vitality.

Kellogg’s F. J. Kellogg Hoffmaster Block Battle Creek Mich Kellogg F. J. Kellogg Co Hoffmaster

Inter Coastal Canal opening sparks Texas coast celebration

A fragmentary prospectus promotes the opening of the Inter Coastal Canal from Corpus Christi to Galveston with a boat parade from Corpus Christi to Galveston. Harbor City claims prime gain with deep water access, price stakes, and a sales push by A D Powers at 333 Alamo Plaza.

Texas Corpus Christi Galveston Ingleside Harbor City Aransas Pass Rockport Seadrift Port O'Connor Palacios Matagorda Alamo Plaza A. D. Powers

Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers Offered Free Trial Box

A reader requests a free 50 cent trial box of Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers by return mail. They enclose six cents in stamps to cover postage and packing and specify street or R F D delivery.

Kellogg Sanitone Wafers in San Antonio Retailers

Regular one dollar Kellogg’s Sanitone Wafers sold in San Antonio by A. M. Fischer 523 E Houston St W C Kalteyer 410 E Houston Adolph Dreiss 119 N Alamo J W Taliaferro 120 E Houston and Sommers McElroy’s 4 Drug Stores no free boxes from druggists.

Kellogg's

Official Order Hinted On Four New Army Departments

Reports from Fort Sam Houston indicate the official order creating four new U S army departments has not arrived at Texas headquarters yet. Fort Sam Houston may see executive officer changes after General Bliss assumes command with Colonel Frank West slated to replace Colonel Charles G Treat. Major W S Scott’s adjutant general post may not continue past April.

United States Army Department of Texas Fort Sam Houston Bliss San Antonio Southern Department Charles G. Treat Third Field Artillery Frank West W. 8. Scott

San Antonio Rotary Club Publishes Noted Rotary Issue

The Rotarian February issue is out and showcases San Antonio with front cover palm trees and skyline. Articles by local Rotarians, photos of city scenes and buildings, and pieces by J R Sprague and others detail San Antonio life, industry, atmosphere, and club activities.

San Antonio Rotarian Rotary Club of Rotary Clubs of America Rotary Club J. R. Sprague J. F. Carter Our H. J. Hayes A. G. Munro Philip Cook J. A. Henry

Doctor Miller Offers Free Consultation for Kidney and Bladder

If you have kidney, bladder or bronchial trouble consult Dr Miller free at the 203 Gunter building.

Parliament rejects Parsifal copyright extension petition

Berlin, Feb 6 The Imperial Parliament committee on petitions refused to hear a bid to extend Richard Wagner opera Parsifal copyright past December 31 this year. The petition was signed first by Crown Prince and Crown Princess.

Berlin Richard Wagner

GetS-IT Cure Promises Easy Relief for Corns

An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a painless corns remedy, claiming quick results with no bleeding or bandaging. It asserts safety for healthy flesh and also mentions warts callouses and bunions disappearing, with pricing details hinted at by a Chicago company.

Lawrence & Co Chicago

Bond Election to Widen Commerce Street This Saturday

Improvement District No 4 voters will decide on issuing 240000 in bonds to widen Commerce Street from Alamo to Main Plaza, move the south property line, and repave with a new bridge. About sixty to seventy property owners may vote, with a straw poll for non residents. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm at Groos National Bank.

Commerce Street Improvement District No. 4 Groos National Bank Franz Groos J. W. Cones Gus Duerler Jr C.F. Klein Alamo Street Main Plaza

City Begins January Salary Distribution

The issuance of January salaries started this morning with vouchers at the city treasurer’s office. Over $50,000 will be distributed over the next three days to city officials and employees. Treasury Gallagher will begin cash payments this afternoon, with police and health department staff first, and aims to complete all departments by Saturday afternoon.

City Hall Gallagher Police Department Health Department

Harriman Named Director of Union Pacific at Dissolution Talks

New officers of the Union Pacific were named as William Averill Harriman, Yale senior, was elected a director amid talks on separating the Union Pacific from the Southern Pacific. Frank Trumbull replaced Julius Kruttschnitt on the board. Resignations and succession changes were announced, with further dissolusion plans to be reviewed.

Union Pacific New York William Averill Harriman E. H. Harriman Young Harriman Yale Southern Pacific Supreme Court Mr. Harriman H. W. Deforest Frank Trumbull Chesapeake & Ohio Julius Kruttschnitt Harriman William Mahl

Fine lunches and refreshments at Crockett Street

Moderate prices and quick service praised by patrons. The venue sits on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House and offers attentive staff and quality meals.

Crockett Street Grand Opera House

Two Men Sentenced in District Court Burglary Theft

Juan Miranda pled guilty in three cases, receiving two year terms in each. Four other Miranda cases were dismissed. J. Williams pled guilty to passing forged instruments, getting three years. Five other forgery cases were dismissed. Parks forgery case ended with a hung jury and discharge. A luncheon discussion referenced radical labor leader Ettor in a Bryant Hall waiter scene.

Juan Miranda District Criminal Court J. ©. Williams Parks Joseph Etter Bryant Hall Ettor New York Tribune

Multiple Obituaries Report in San Antonio

Obituaries note deaths of Amanda Regina Weyel 46 at 1622 West Houston, Joel A. Howard 54 at 235 Helena, Francis Rourke 17 of Mission Valley, Nelson R. H. Burnett 53 from a local sanitarium, and E C Burks with services at 725 South Presa. Survivors listed include husband Charles Weyel and sons Edward Harry Robert. Ruth Howard. parents and Burks family. Interments slated in Sacred Heart Church area, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mission Valley, or other local facilities.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Howard Joel A. Howard Helena Street Missouri San Antonio Ruth Howard Poteet Tex Riebe Undertaking Company Burnett Nelson R. H. Burnett Mathews N. C Zizik Undertaking Company Benjamin Burnett

Lunch by Mail Begins in Chicago

A downtown Chicago restaurant started parcel post lunch deliveries sending 300 meals in pasteboard packages to brokers bankers real estate men clerks and others. The meals were mailed to arrive shortly before noon to solve the short lunch period.

Chicago Parcel Post

Gimbel Delicatessen Ad Pitches Rheumatism Remedy

An advertisement for Eimer & Amend's N. Y. 2861 claims rheumatism relief and urges ladies and gentlemen to visit Gimbel Delicatessen on Crockett street opposite the Grand Opera House and to recommend the product after trying it.

The Gimbel Delicatessen Crockett Street Grand Opera House Eimer & Amend’s N. Y

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