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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
10
Alfred Giles letters recount a Morro Castle fire early morning while docked in Havana harbor. Crew contained it. no injuries reported. Other items note society events, meetings, business moves, and a court fine for obstructing fire hoses after the Palace of Sweets blaze.
An advertisement offers a $3.50 recipe free for weak kidneys claiming rapid relief from headaches back pain eye issues yellow skin and swelling. It invites readers to write to Dr A E Robinson in Detroit Michigan to receive the prescription by mail with assurances of pure remedies and home cure potential.
An advertisement extols Ozomulsion cod liver oil emulsion as a blood enhancer and defender against infections. It promises blood formation, digestion support, and general health, offering a free sample by mail to readers who send their address to 648 Pearl St IN.
J. S. Stires and Felondio Fogioni were each fined five dollars in police court this morning for disturbing the peace. The dispute drew a crowd of about a hundred people. Officer Cardenas made the arrest yesterday afternoon.
City listings include physicians offices and services at Prospect Hill and Gunter Building, the Bexar County Humane Society, and a humane officer. A city employee was fined $10 for a minor charge. a carpenter testified about a knife injury at Buckhorn saloon. A man reported a $300 robbery near the Southern Pacific depot. a suspicious woman was detained and detectives investigate.
Druggist offers money back guarantees if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. The product sells for 50 cents and promises quick relief.
J A Clapton of San Antonio filed an amendment in Austin to raise major stock from 10000 to 60000 for Lady of the Lake Gardens company. The plan aims to develop irrigated farms on the property the firm owns with incorporators Clapton Stewart and Clamp.
Ashland Kentucky and Camden New Jersey readers praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles and recovery from kidney and displacement issues. Advertisements claim decades of use and offer confidential personal advice from a woman at Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
San Antonio poll tax receipts and exemptions show a city total drop of 2625 compared with last year, with Callaghan wards First, Second, Third and Fifth bearing the largest losses. Ward 2 alone declines 629, a 26 percent drop. Fourth Ward remains the leading paying ward with 2898 receipts, down from 3069. County totals awaited.
Staacke Bros. offers automobile tops to refresh vehicles as the new year begins. The Gunther Natural Headquarters phrase appears in promotional wording for meeting friends, aligning with a fresh start and social gatherings.
A long hotel arrivals column lists numerous guests and visitors from cities such as New York El Paso Dallas Chicago Milwaukee and more. The roster includes Mr and Mrs and Misses with multiple last names and affiliations.
Workmen at the Alamo uncovered a second wall this morning, locating a north south foundation about twenty five feet west of the east west wall found yesterday. The inner court may have measured roughly 157 feet by 115 feet, suggesting a smaller enclosure than popularly believed.
The Scholastic association game between St Mary's and St Anthony's colleges unfolds this afternoon on the former's court. Officials expect a decisive series conclusion as the two teams clash at 3 30.
Two young boys allegedly started a blaze that endangered the government barn at Fort Sam Houston. The hay storage held 600000 pounds, and rapid action by soldiers and city fire crews limited damage to the building and contents. Casualties included painter Co W Wentworth struck by a dropped hose nozzle.
The House approved an army appropriation bill amendment reducing cavalry from 15 to 10 regiments, cutting 3,980 enlisted positions. Officers would be absorbed elsewhere, with an estimated immediate saving of about 4.38 million dollars. Civilian ad text follows.
Walter Lee an 18 year old newsboy who walked from New York to San Antonio to win 3600 dollars is reported missing. He was last seen Wednesday morning near the fair grounds while riding a bicycle. Battaglia, a fruit stand proprietor, loaned the bicycle Tuesday and led a search beyond the fair grounds. Lee left no money and awaits funds from New York to return home. he left a haversack with letters at the central fire station.
Ground was broken at Mitchell lake property near the Medina river to start construction of the Mexico, San Antonio & Gulf railroad. Charles Graebner and Jake Wolff led the ceremony with J. E. Franklin and A. R. Ponser among officials witnessing. additional teams will join from Fowlerton. Franklin will depart for St. Louis tonight.
Prince George of Bavaria, grandson of Bavaria’s prince regent and Emperor Francis Joseph, married Archduchess Isabella Marie of Austria at Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna. Emperor Francis Joseph attended along with a large royal gathering. the couple’s engagement and ceremony mark a union of prominent imperial houses.
Washington reports the senate privileges and elections committee approved exoneration of Senator Stephenson by an 8 to 5 vote. Minority members Clapp Jones Kenyon Kern and Lea dissent citing a 107000 primary expenditure as a presumed misconduct risk. Eight others supported the exoneration with Olliver and Paynter absent.
Announcement from National Congress of Mothers president Mrs. Frederick Schoff states the next congress will be held in St Louis rather than Dallas, with the Dallas venue dropped from the schedule.
The ceremony renounced all rights of succession of the thrones of Austria and Hungary, an act imposed on all Austrian imperial princesses when they marry outside the reigning family.
Margaret Cameron, protégée of the late Edwin Hawley, indicates to friends she has found a will giving her a share of his estate. Hawley relatives say he died intestate and have applied for letters of administration. Cameron reportedly found the document during a visit to the railroad man's country home this week.
An epidemic of coughing affects all ages with severity on children and the elderly. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a quick safe cure for coughs and colds. Edwards & King Drug Co., Inc.
The Gunter midday lunch becomes a popular habit with local women dining downtown. They praise the convenience, quality meals, and excellent service at the Gunter venue.
Beeville Texas February 10 Two white tramp felons escaped from a county road gang when the guard left to supervise another work detail. The trio chopped their chains and fled while the Mexican coworker signaled the alarm, then joined the escape before authorities returned.
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