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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
2
Indianapolis reports tentative plans to try forty or more indicted in the dynamite conspiracy. Pleas of not guilty. District Attorney Miller says trials likely set after arraignment March 12, aiming to wrap by summer. Administrators named for estate of Hawley Crandall. value estimated at 10 to 15 million dollars.
In New York on February 8 a conference of Edwin Hawley kin discussed estate distribution if no will is found. The likely windfall of 2 500 000 would go to Fred Crandell the nephew who wed a Southern Pacific telegraph operator and incurred the magnate’s displeasure. Hawley’s relatives waived administration rights, attorney John B Stanchfield said.
Charles B. Wright of Philadelphia, president of the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railroad, and E. F. Wager of Laredo, vice president, toured Southwest Texas and Mexico then reached San Antonio en route east. Wright avoided specifics on Mexican conditions, saying he did not know if revolutions were purely for excitement or for a principle and that development awaits tranquility.
An advertisement urges good tailoring for new lightweight worsteds to maintain shape. It proclaims confidence in Lentz Tailor with the line you won’t lose it and emphasizes lasting fit.
Distribution of trees continues as F F Collins extends his philanthropy for city beautification. He has already given away about two thousand trees and shrubs and will provide an equal number to homeowners who call at Collins Gardens through Saturday evening.
Senator Claude B. Hudspeth and J. A. Gillette of El Paso visit in route home from Austin where they won reinstatement of a mandamus order to compel the land commissioner to grant unconditional patents to land without mineral reservations to the state.
The House banking and currency committee chairman Pujo said he will introduce a resolution to grant plenary powers to investigate the money trust. The caucus ordered the inquiry, defeating Henry plan 115 to 66 and directing several committees to proceed. Oliver James aided Henry as Bryan faces criticism over perceived banking bias.
Special to The Light William J Bryan criticized the caucus for rejecting Henrys plan for a special committee. He argued the party contains members misled by Wall Street and that the money trust opposed any investigation. He warned the banking committee may be under Wall Street control and called the move a grave mistake. He praised Henrys effort and said the investigation must be prompt and thorough. Bryan spoke in San Benito last night before heading to Corpus Christi.
The New Orleans city council approved accepting 60 000 acres of reclaimable lands held in trust for 100 years for Tulane University charity hospital Salvation Army and other institutions. Edward Wisner donated the land. Ridgeway elected second vice president of Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway succeeding F C Melcher who died in a Kinmundy wreck.
Mrs. E. Claude Mills received a telegram stating her Panama residing mother is seriously ill. Mills plans to depart for the canal zone tonight.
A 65 year old Indianapolis man testifies to MI-DNA stomach tablets curing chronic digestion issues and rheumatism. He reports rapid relief, improved appetite, less joint stiffness, and renewed energy after using multiple boxes. He urges others to try the remedy and asks for a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
San Antonio readers are urged to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach derangement and indigestion. The Rexall Store, H. L. Wagner, East Houston Street and Avenue C, offers a 25c box with a money back guarantee, plus larger sizes at 50c and $1.00 for longer treatment.
J Frank Gallagher treasurer of the Young Men's Business League says the league is prepared to assume control of the International fair once stockholders relinquish holdings and grant voting power for ten years. The group has sold 75000 dollars in bonds and seeks voting control of two thirds of the stock while stock in escrow is requested.
San Antonio principals reported overcrowded public schools with average room loads at No 19 of 66 pupils and other campuses at 50 per room. The board authorized segregated instruction in deficient students and Lukin to attend a National Education Association meeting in St Louis. A curriculum review urged dropping Latin Greek and French from next year. no action yet. Matthews Cafeteria advertises chicken pie.
Alberto Sanchez was fined 25 dollars in corporation court for assaulting Blas Manzanalez on San Fernando Street Saturday night with a knife. Manzanalez suffered a cut to the left side but not seriously.
Advices received by G. M. Bynum, city passenger and ticket agent of the International and Great Northern railroad, indicate a special car with twelve Westfield capitalists will pass through San Antonio Friday morning en route to Tampico, Méx.
G A Stowers will decide early next week on plans for a ten story building on Main Avenue north of the Clower building. He has been in abeyance awaiting a theater arrangement with Karl Hobitzelle of Interstate Amusement. If a theater is planned the lower structure will run to North Flores street with a passage into the theater. If not the building will be built shorter.
A high level meeting at the St. Anthony hotel will study a concrete plan for building an English road through San Antonio. Sub committees will finalize terms before sending the proposal to the Chamber of Commerce for action, aiming to start construction soon after Q0. S. Mounsey’s arrival.
Emil Westheim 25 died Wednesday at a local sanitarium after arriving from Denver two weeks ago. Sister Carrie Clark of New York survives. Funeral 11 a m Pearce Robinson chapel with Rabbi Marks, Beth El cemetery. Marsicano 37 died at home 1110 South Alamo after born in Italy January 21 1875 and coming from New York City in 1909. Surviving wife and one child. funeral arrangements pending. service 4 p m Saturday at Grand Opera House.
Atlee B Ayres and Charles Graebner of the Fiesta San Jacinto association discussed securing special low railroad rates for the Fiesta week April 15 to 20 with local passenger agents. Attending officials include Walter Walthall Katy George F Lupton Sap E H Dallas Santa Fe W E Fitch I G N W A Atkinson Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio.
The Associated Press reports warm, sunny days across the coast belt spur plowing by rice and truck farmers. Irish potato planting is set to begin by week’s end across southern and southwestern Texas with strong seed potato demand. Analysts foresee excellent crops due to unprecedented rainfall. Railroad officials Brown of the Wabash and Torrey of the Erie visit Dallas, while Joe P. Eagle of Lonoke Arkansas and his family stay at St. Anthony Hotel.
Charles M. Schwab told the Senate Finance Committee he favors current tariff rates for steel arguing protection sustains the industry. He denied claims steel is cheaper here than abroad and warned that without protection he would lose his stake and $35 million invested. In Bloomington, Ind, Silas Addins was found guilty of whitecapping a local farmer, with three jurors from Indiana University. Paul M. Deats, Travis County clerk, was visiting the city as a guest at the Gunter.
A slug of water in the crude oil used as fuel stopped the street car service for about fifteen minutes between 7:30 and 8 this morning. Manager Eisenbach of the Traction company said the water extinguished the fires in the burners and the dynamos stopped until the oil was cleared and fires relit.
The ad promotes Ozomulsion as a palatable medicinal cod liver oil emulsion claimed to give health and strength. A 307 bottle sample is offered by mail to those sending addresses via postcard or letter to Odomulsion 548 Pearl St. N.
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