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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1913
Page
3
South Carolina manufacturers petition the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging excessive coal freight rates from West Virginia to South Carolina. The complaint targets the Norfolk and Western lines and their connections.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a safe way to darken gray faded hair naturally. It claims dandruff, itching, and hair loss relief with a ready-to-use solution costing about fifty cents per bottle, and notes local druggists report strong sales.
An advertising notice promotes D. D. D. Prescription as a true cure for eczema and skin diseases. It claims a liquid wash and D. D. D. Soap keep pores clean, with a five cent bottle starting relief and a positive pay guarantee from A. M. Fischer in Gibbs Building.
The Ohio Supreme Court sustained a bill of exceptions by ex prosecutor Hunt, paving the way for George B. Cox, Cincinnati political figure, to be indicted and tried again on perjury charges. Cox allegedly testified falsely before a grand jury about $66,000 in payments linked to Hamilton County deposits.
The First Mortgage Trust Company of San Antonio declared a 5 percent dividend at yesterday's directors meeting. The annual statement reported excellent finances. H G Staacke was named first vice president William Bobrowolski second vice president and Thomas H Bonner secretary treasurer. Directors present included Staacke Houston Storey Porter Bonner Benkendorfer Bobrowolski Farmer Barnett Masterson and Shaw from Harris County and Waterloo Iowa attendees McElhinney.
Oklahoma City Feb 11 A bill to establish a state athletic commission modeled after New Yorks Frawley law, to regulate boxing, has been completed and will be introduced in the House. It will also be offered as a substitute in the Senate. Gov Cruce is expected to veto if it passes both houses, but supporters hope to override.
The four teen committee reports a drop in New York disorderly houses since the Rosenthal murder. Police, once lax, have become more active in suppressing violations, following the death of Herman Rosenthal and the confinement of Charles Becker and four gunmen at Sing Sing.
Corpus Christi banks report deposits totaling 2,910,000 dollars at the February 4 call, ranking the city ahead of many Texas towns of similar size. The gain over six months approaches a quarter million dollars.
Senate committee probes 1912 campaign funds after Postmaster Thomas J. Camp Beebe Arkansas reports letters demanding a $39 contribution equal to 3 percent of salary. Camp refused and sought Hitchcock removal. inspectors alleged irregularities while Camp faults a conspiracy. Gordon H. Campbell to testify next.
An old health advert claims Croxone cures backache, kidney and bladder trouble, rheumatism, and urinary disorders by cleansing poisons from the system. It asserts fast action, universal suitability, and a money back guarantee via any first class druggist and druggist return of purchase price if failing in a case.
Doctors warn that kidney disease often develops without warning, affecting about one in four adults over 40. A self test every two to three months is advised, with Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy promoted as a treatment option from Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Rochester NY.
Credit men and fire insurance agents plan a joint luncheon at the Gunter Hotel to discuss the State Fire Rating Board. Credit Men urge repeal of the governing law while insurers defend it. A petition with fifty signatures was sent to Austin urging repeal. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as blood purifier after colds.
Two lingerie styles priced at $2.19 feature eyelet embroidery and shadow lace on one model with a bib front and colored velvet ribbon. The other offers a high net collar elbow sleeves shadow lace hand embroidery and a tucked collar with a velvet bow.
Sale listing notes twenty five styles priced at 98 cents 1.25 and 1.50 with location on third floor indicating a department store sale.
James A. Patten the cotton and grain speculator pleaded guilty in federal court to the sixth count of an indictment charging restraint of trade. Judge Mayer fined him 4000 dollars, paid immediately. Patten argued he bore no moral guilt and that the contract cited was lawful though not signed by him.
Rev J T Curry and Prof W J Moyes have bought Marshall Training School for 20000 dollars and will manage it. The founders and ties to San Antonio are noted, Moyes previously served as assistant principal, Curry with San Antonio Fe male College. No curriculum change planned while 142 pupils attend.
William P. Brown and Eugene G. Scales of New Orleans declare they will not plead guilty to the federal indictment tied to the cotton bull campaign. Hayne, Brown, and Scales deny any guilt, saying a plea would amount to perjury. The fourth member, Scales, lives in Waco, Texas. The trio are among the South’s wealthiest cotton operators, whose three year campaign allegedly netted farmers over 100 million dollars.
Earl Cooper of Fresno broke the 75 and 200 mile records for a pre mile circular track yesterday. He clocked 1 hour 17 minutes 5 seconds for 75 miles and 3 hours 28 minutes 5 and 4 fifth seconds for 200 miles, surpassing the Columbus 1909 marks. The race, sanctioned by the AAA, had only one pit stop and no tire changes.
The best used in the cooking at Matthews Cafeteria located at 222 Losoya is noted as a highlight.
A bill to regulate boxing in Illinois, patterned after New York’s Frawley law, will be presented in Springfield. It creates a three member governing commission with salaries at 5000 dollars annually, limits bouts to ten rounds, requires six ounce gloves, and allows license forfeiture for sham matches, reviewable in court.
New York reports Smoky Joe Wood the premier twirler for the Boston American League team signed for 1913 with a salary advance over last season. The pitcher agreed to return for another year in Boston.
Washington diplomats report the Webb bill to curb liquor shipments into dry states faces procedural setback. A parliamentary error in the Senate left the passed bill with a new number, delaying House action and likely requiring the judiciary committee to refile. The upcoming crowded days heighten questions about forcing a rule amid appropriation bills.
State directors of the Travelers' Protective Association will meet in Corpus Christi on February 22 for their quarterly session. The gathering is expected to decide the exact dates for the 1913 convention.
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