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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1913

Page

5

Banking Department Offers Deposit and Loan Services

Banking department states it will receive money on deposit and pay interest. Loans will be made on approved collateral with interest at 4 percent per annum payable semi annually.

Safe Deposit Boxes Offered by Secure Storage

Safe Deposit Department announces steel safe deposit boxes for securities and valuables at prices from three dollars per year. Large items stored in burglar and fireproof storage vaults.

Real Estate Loan Department Offerings

Real estate loan services advertise lending on real estate and selling first mortgage notes. They promise advice on investments and discuss advantages of Real Estate Serial Notes.

Real Estate Loan Department

Foreign Exchange Department Travel Checks Available Worldwide

The Foreign Exchange Department announces Travelers' Checks issued for use in all regions, offering secure convenient access to funds globally through their travel program.

Trust Department Ad Seeks Estate Planning Service

Trust department offers will writing estate administration and guardianship services. Promises fidelity in handling wills and trusts for clients seeking professional fiduciary management.

Cruisers Move Toward Mazatlan and Gulf of California

The Colorado and South Dakota sailed south from San Diego with plans for Mazatlan and the Gulf of California. Rear Admiral Witherell on board the Colorado led the departure, taking all Marines from the South Dakota. The South Dakota remained until a marine contingent arrived from San Francisco.

Mexico San Diego Cal Colorado Southaketa Rmer Mazatlan Gulf of California Itherland Orning South Dakota San Francisco Ashington Dakota

Wilson protests to Washington over Mexican consulate attack

Special to The Light reports Consul General Shanklin informed President Wilson that the firing on the American consulate in Mexico City was a deliberate act by federal troops, prompting Washington to order more warships and transport ships ready. The embassy remains guarded. several bullets hit the building but no injuries.

Mexico City Shanklin Wilson Washington Mexico

Rebels Prepare to Attack Juarez and El Paso

The rebel army of Inez Salazar moves from Casas Grandes toward Juarez burning towns and property. Colonia Diaz with about 700 Americans is ruined except for one house, the Mormon church and stores destroyed. Colonia Dublan is reported fired. other colony towns, villages and mine properties are wrecked.

EL Paso Tex Casas Grandes Juarez Inez Salazar Colonia Diaz E. V. Romney Colonia Dublan Roque Gomez

Drawn sabers used as police quell Osaka riot

In Osaka on February 12, police charged a violent mob with drawn sabers after mass meetings were broken up. About a hundred people were injured as crowds attacked bureaucratic newspaper offices and residences of diet members. Police reserves were mobilized to restore order.

Osaka Japan Diet

Every Home Needs This Fine Remedy

An appeal for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative and stomach tonic suitable for the whole family. Endorsed by Mrs. J W Anson of Osawatomie Kansas with a free sample offer to Monticello Illinois residents. The ad stresses safety gentle taste and absence of harsh ingredients.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Yamamoto Begins Term as Japan's Premier

Count Gambel Yamamoto assumed the Japanese premiership today as Count Katsura retires to organize a new party aimed at regaining control of the diet.

Tokio Gambel Yamamoto Count Katsura

Root Opposes Free Canal Passage in Panama Debate

Senator Root urged repeal of the free passage provisions of the Panama Canal act before the Senate committee on interoceanic canals. He argued the subsidy favors coastal shipping and criticized the State Department defense as unnecessary in negotiations with Great Britain.

Washington, D. C Root Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals United States State Department Great Britain

Best cooks honored in meat and dessert lecture event

Miss Clift led a kitchen class covering meat selection and cooking techniques before a large audience. She demonstrated browning, basing with hot fat, and slow simmering for tougher meats, then discussed vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and peach cobbler with displays of kitchen appliances.

Miss Clift

Fire damages Little Rock Capitol area hotel and theater

A morning blaze in Little Rock caused over 100000 dollars in losses, destroying the H. F. Auten building and injuring the Gleason Hotel. Guests and merchants fled the Gleason. No injuries reported. Insurance coverage is noted.

Little Rock Ark Capitol Theater H. F. Auten Gleason

Prestons Leave for Florida after Honeymoon Plans

Professor Thomas J. Preston and his bride Mrs. Grover Cleveland departed Princeton New Jersey for Florida to spend their honeymoon. The couple announced the trip on February 12 as they begin married life together.

Prestons Florida Princeton WN. J Thomas J. Preston Grover Cleveland

Prices of Lumber to Rise Nationally After Association Meeting

New Orleans, February 12. Lumber manufacturers across the United States plan to raise prices on all grades of pine lumber following suggestions in the Yell ow Pine Manufacturers Association annual address. President J. Carpenter warned that current profits are not fair as labor and material costs rise faster than lumber prices. The association reports 233 members with an annual output exceeding four billion feet of lumber.

New Orleans United States J. Carpenter Yellow Pine Manufacturers’ Association of the George K. Smith

Central Trust Directors Propose $500000 Stock Increase

At a directors meeting, Central Trust Company unanimously proposed raising capital stock to 1 000 000 dollars from 500 000 dollars with a 25 600 dollar surplus. The stockholders will vote at the annual meeting on the second Tuesday in March. The firm has paid a 2 percent quarterly dividend.

Central Trust Company J. O. Terrell Otto Koehler Charles Schreiner John J. Stevens B. G. Barnes

Texan Killed When Auto Upset Near San Angelo

C B Henderson was instantly killed when his car overturned near San Angelo while returning from a farm. W J Harter and Charles Wagner were slightly injured, S H Jenkins suffered a fractured knee. The body will be sent to Huntsville for burial.

San Angelo Tex C. B. Henderson Here Mr. Henderson W. J. Harter Charles Wagner S. H. Jenkins Huntsville

Mayor Gaynor Seeks Department of Morals to Curb Graft

New York City mayor proposes a new department of morals to combat police graft. He urges legislature action and citizen approval, following Herman Rosenthal's murder. He also suggests moving supervision of saloons gambling houses and houses of ill repute from police to a separate dedicated force.

Gaynor New York Department of Morals New York City Citizens Committee Herman Rosenthal

Missouri High Court Leaves Standard Oil Ouster in Place

The Missouri Supreme Court refused to modify the ouster judgment against Standard Oil Company. the original order, issued over four years ago, to remove the firm from the state remains in effect.

Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court Standard Oil Company

Nations Sign Agreement Between France and Venezuela

In Caracas on February 12 the protocol settling differences between France and Venezuela was signed, formalizing the terms of the agreement reached.

Caracas Venezuela France

Formal Count of Electoral Vote 15 Made

Congress declared Woodrow Wilson elected president and Thomas Marshall vice president. Ten electoral vote certificates showed Wilson and Marshall with 485 votes, Roosevelt 88, Taft 8. Proceedings in the joint convention included Senate presiding officer Bacon and tellers Dillingham Martine Rucker Smith.

Washington Congress Woodrow Wilson United States Thomas R. Marshall Mr. Wilson Marshall Roosevelt Taft Senate House William R. Jurgensen Nelson C. Carlisle E. I. Cornelius Bacon Bennett Dillingham Martine Rucker Missouri S. W. Smith Michigan Senator Bacon Clark

Hopkins Confirms Artesian BeltRailroad Extension

A. Hopkins, owner of the Artesian Belt Railroad, arrived in San Antonio from an Eastern trip and confirmed The Light's report that the railroad line will extend to Crowther. Hopkins holds oil and land interests at Crowther. Richmond Virginia plans a Confederate Memorial Institute.

Hopkins A. Hopkins Artesian Belt Railroad San Antonio Crowther Mr. Hopkins

Potter to Return Here In Water Supply Talks

Alexander Potter the New York engineer hired by the city to aid negotiations with the San Antonio Water Supply Company is ordered by Mayor A H Jones to return for continued work. A meeting with city officials and business leaders at the St Anthony Hotel concluded a settlement could not be reached under the current status. Potter and Charles H Ledlie of St Louis will visit to press an adjustment. the council may spend 1000 for extra expert help with Potter charging 75 per day plus expenses.

Alexander Potter New York San Antonio Water Supply Company A. H. Jones Lucas Public Utilities Committee Graebner Chamber of Commerce Ames Engineer Jones Water Supply Company Citizens’ Advisory Committee St. Anthony Hotel Potter Charles H. Ledlie St. Louis Water Company Jones

Nashville adopts five member city government plan

Nashville lawmakers approve a commission form replacing the city council and board of public works. Governor Hooper holds the bill for final action. The mayor will earn 6000 dollars annually while four commissioners receive 5000 dollars each annually. Terms are four years.

Nashville Tenn Hooper Board of Public Works

Czar to Celebrate Romanoff Accession

St Petersburg reports plans to mark the ter centenary of the Romanoff accession with a yearlong celebration. The government seeks 200000 dollars from the duma to cover ceremony costs and to aid smaller cities hosting the Emperor and family. A Servian grenadier regiment will guard the imperial party, with events running from March 6 for several months.

ST. Petersburg Duma Servian Grenadier Michael Caucasus

Wilson Heads Scouts Honorary President in New York

President elect Wilson was elected honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America at the third annual national council meeting in session. Taft and Roosevelt were named honorary vice presidents. Colonel N. H. Livingstones was re-elected active president as plans to issue safety instructions for 300,000 scouts were adopted and sea scouts were authorized.

New York Wilson Boy Scouts of America National Council Taft Roosevelt N. H. Livingstones Washington Sea Scouts

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