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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
11
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a quick cleanse for head clears, stomach sweetness, and bowels regular. It claims immediate stomach relief, removal of sour undigested food, bile, and toxins with a 10 cent box, and urges children also to use it.
Governor Craig calls southern governors to send delegates to the Southern Highway Association convention in Asheville on February 12 to plan a Atlantic to Pacific highway for year round travel. A $25 million federal appropriation is proposed, with co operation from state legislatures and good roads groups to connect Los Angeles or San Diego with Moorehead City and Baltimore as a tentative eastern terminus.
Officials of the Austin to San Antonio interurban line appeared before Travis county commissioners seeking a franchise to run through the county. The board agreed to grant after minor changes, with an annual $1200 rental for the Colorado river bridge. The line is planned to be in operation 40 months after the grant.
Charles Kramer also known as Conway and his wife Lillian Beatrice Ryal Conway face trial on February 24 for the murder of Sophia Singer in an Indiana avenue rooming house last October. They were arraigned yesterday and death penalty said to be sought for both.
Dr. William J. Arlitz of Hoboken was awarded 5800 dollars by a United States court jury in Trenton for professional services to Mayor Gaynor while he was hospitalbound after being shot on an ocean steamer.
A 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine is advertised to double hair beauty and dissolve dandruff. The ad claims it stops itching, prevents hair loss, and improves scalp health with a ten minute application. It urges purchase at drug stores or toilet counters.
The U S Supreme Court decree to dissolve Union Pacific and Southern Pacific prompts plans to fund extensions, equipment and improvements. The Union Pacific will acquire Central Pacific, with $126.65 million in stock offered to shareholders and a partial cash and bond settlement.
Springfield report shows Manhattan Club leading the Revolver Association indoor league with 17 straight wins after 18 rounds. Olympic Club of San Francisco sits second, Louisville ranks third, Dallas twenty first among 25 clubs. Secretary J B Crabtree released the official table.
A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound, taken every two hours for three doses, will end the Grippe and relieve headaches feverishness nasal symptoms and rheumatic pains. The advertisement claims no substitute, no quinine, and that it tastes nice and acts gently.
A joint meeting of health board members and dairymen is planned for next Tuesday at city hall to discuss methods for a better San Antonio milk supply. The session will be informal with dairymen invited to share views on solving the milk situation. The board approved appointing a food inspector paid $75 monthly and noted progress in a city clean‑up campaign.
In Houston Mississippi on February 7 a 36 year old Black man named Drew Williams was lynched by a mob after two Black women confessed to seeing him enter the home of Mrs. John C. Williams the deputy chancery clerk. Mrs Williams was found dead under the house with a missing diamond ring suggesting robbery as motive.
Following the assembly, the Nevada Senate ratified the proposed federal amendment for direct election of United States senators yesterday.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a pure blood medicine that supposedly cures eruptive skin diseases by targeting germs with leucocytes. It claims to outdo minerals and strong drugs, suitable for delicate stomachs, and invites readers to write for special advice to The Co Medical Dept Atlanta Ga.
Princeton residents, students, faculty and town folk plan a farewell to Woodrow Wilson on March 1 before his move to Washington. A reception at the Wilson bungalow and a center-town parade to his home are to be staged with a brass band and escort to Washington.
President Araujo of Salvador, attacked Tuesday night in Bolivar Park, New Orleans report says he is much improved this morning via cable from Salvadorean consul Senor Meza. The assailants were unnamed and motive unclear as medical updates streamline recovery.
Advertises Texas Wonder a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Claims to regulate bladder troubles in children and offers mail order for $1.00 with two months treatment from Dr BE W Hall of St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
Chin Guy the high priest of a Chinese joss house had his queue cut off by a Mongol youth in a checked suit. Chin tucked the queue under his robe and reported to the police amid New Year clashes between old and new China over calendar dates and observances.
Dr. Edgar J. Banks spoke on Wanderings in Greece at Carnegie Hall, noting Greek advances over Turks amid wartime. Despite poor weather, a large audience attended the first time lecture, illustrated with stereopticon views from his Greece visit. He invited questions after the talk. A. Collman, plumber.
Joseph P. Tumulty, chosen by President elect Wilson to remain secretary, was hosted by Charles D. Hilles at a lunch in Washington. He toured executive offices and met Washington correspondents at the National Press Club.
The department of justice investigates crude oil prices amid the Standard Oil dissolution inquiry. Officials seek to determine if former subsidiaries created conditions causing price spikes and whether concerted action occurred. Reports claim some large companies hold a year’s crude supply, shielding them from price rises while smaller firms bear the burden.
San Antonio committee raising $30,000 for Protestant Orphans' Home will meet at 10 am Monday at the Chamber of Commerce. All interested men and women urged to attend as planners for a whirlwind finish are laid out. The drive aims to reach the goal next week though some funds remain.
A jury retired at 1 14 p m to hear the Beach case. Frederick O Beach, wealthy New Yorker, is charged with attacking his wife in the capital city. The trial progressed with witness testimony and defense arguments heard earlier.
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