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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
2
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin prevents indigestion and stomach discomfort. It asserts a single dose digests all food without fermentation and removes gas, belching, and other symptoms quickly. A 50 cent case is recommended, promising relief within five minutes for indigestion.
Dr Peter Spahn, elected president of the Reichstag, says he will resign the chair Monday citing refusal to work with a socialist vice president. The first vice president chosen yesterday is Philip P Scheidemann, a socialist.
At a Corpus Christi Commercial club meeting directors voted to award substantial prizes to local farmers and truck growers. Prizes will cover truck varieties cotton and corn with a committee including President L G Collins directors B L Kostoroz and R D Hudson and Secretary Blake directing the plan.
Staacke Bros advertise a large assortment of carriages phaetons and buggies at very low prices. The listing emphasizes affordable options and a wide selection for buyers seeking value in used and possibly new vehicles.
Norfolk Va Feb 10 Colonel William H Stewart hero of the crater battle and former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans died at his Portsmouth home after a short pneumonia illness He was 73 years old and also known as a lawyer and writer.
London reports the planned Berlin trip of Viscount Haldane as potentially pivotal for peace or war. The British inquiry sought Germany's stance on a world entente, with negotiations continuing since December. Lloyd George's speech and royal discussions frame the visit as aimed at easing tensions and fostering amicable British German relations.
State Health Officer Ralph Steiner announced a new laboratory in Austin to manufacture meningitis serum diphtheria antitoxin smallpox and typhoid vaccine. The United States Marine Hospital service will send an expert to assist Dr Sam Key with the project. Doses priced about seven fifty but to be sold at seventy five cents per dose and other serums similarly discounted. The attorney general’s department ruled that health funds may be used for the laboratory’s operation.
San Antonio business leaders back a London backed railroad from San Antonio to Harbor Island and the Rio Grande with extensions to Mexico City and Kansas City. a 370 mile first phase is to be built by American contractors. The group approves a survey, forms a right of way committee, and plans a stock subscription drive while inviting Chicago commerce leaders to visit.
The San Antonio Rockport & Mexican Railway Company and the European Contract Syndicate sign a deal to build a standard gauge line from San Antonio to Rockport via Crowther and to the Rio Grande near Mission with HQ in San Antonio. San Antonio residents must subscribe 500000 in 6 percent preferred stock and donate land and rights for yards depots and rights of way to support the $125000 project.
In Victoria Texas angry citizens tore up night tracks laid for the St Louis Brownsville & Mexico extension behind Sunset lines. Assistant Superintendent L B McDonald and foreman I B Field were arrested amid clashes as officials from Sunset and Frisco sought to resolve the early stage of a Sunset Frisco track dispute.
Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad officials offered little comment on the Victoria disruption caused by local citizens who claim the track removal was illegal. Authorities stressed the tense situation without detailing actions or outcomes.
The proposal outlines building and extending a railroad from San Antonio to San Angelo Texas with no further bonuses after extension. The railway must fund options for terminal sites and rights of way, refund advances if the project proceeds, and have titles held in trust by the Chamber of Commerce for two years. Subscriptions depend on completed contracts and staged deposits of about 300000 dollars with 100000 held until full completion.
Mrs. Martha Owens of Covington credits the Ladies Birthday Almanac and Cardui medicine with her recovery from long illness described as consumption. She says after five bottles the pain vanished and her health fully returned, urging others to try Cardui and requesting Women’s Advisory Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co. information.
Victoria reports say a large crowd gathered at the depot to greet William Jennings Bryan but left angry when he did not arrive. They tore up an alleged illegal track laid by the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad. Authorities feared no troop deployment at Fort Sam Houston.
An Illinois woman reports backache and kidney pain eased after using Foley Kidney Pills, saying two bottles cured her and restored sleep. Edwards & Kings Drug Co., Sue.
The Gunter offers rooms without bath from $2, breakfast 30 cents, lunch 50 cents, and Table d Hote dinner for $1 under the European plan. Dr J R Cunningham osteopath advertises specialty care at 449 Moore.
Officials of the Cotton Belt railroad protest the valuation fixed by the railroad commission for the Stephenville North and South Texas railway. The 106 miles from Stephenville to Hamilton and Gatesville to Comanche are valued at just over 2 million with a 183000 difference between commission and Cotton Belt assessments.
The Gunter Hotel markets its large rooms high ceilings and luxurious furnishings as ideal headquarters for travelers seeking refined comfort. Its renowned dining rooms are highlighted to attract guests valuing superior service and ambiance.
Staacke Bros offers rubber firings for carriages and buggies using Kelly Springfield rubber. The service emphasizes durability and quality as top choices for wheels and axles.
The entry notes Riebe Undertaking Co offering auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341 and mentions a new breakfast food Cream of Rice.
Citizens urged to fight rats and mice seen as a major menace destroying property and spreading disease. Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste billed as ready to use, reliable, and money back if it fails, sold by druggists nationwide with prices 25 cents and 1 dollar.
Assistant District Attorney Ford pursues probes into the New York Mercantile Exchange to show two members fixed prices for four hundred members. He says price inquiries guided by the two men led to posted price lists that crushed competition and allowed buying low and selling high. Warrants for all four hundred members requested.
A. W. Nelson, Liberty theater manager on East Houston street, warned patrons of a fire behind the Palace of Sweets on Alamo plaza at 10 30 last night. Firemen acted swiftly and prevented heavy property loss due to the blaze.
The Saxon court seeks a Vienna declaration of irresponsibility for ex crown Princess Louise of Saxony. The royal family aims to place her under control after negotiations reported from Vienna.
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