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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

3

Peruna a Family Necessity in Local Letters

Mrs. Elinore Barrett of Robinson Illinois praises Peruna as a family necessity noting it cured her and helped her daughter with catarrh She keeps a bottle at home and believes it saves doctor bills Mrs M Jones of Burning Springs Kentucky extols Peruna for colds croup and internal catarrh while recommending it to women Alice Bogle of Circleville Ohio shares six bottles helped her catarrh and benefits her children Acknowledgments emphasize Peruna as a reliable tonic for women and families.

Elinore Barrett South Lincoln St Robinson Illinois Peruna

Meningitis Situation Shows Sharp Improvement in Texas

State Health Officer Steiner reports moving toward normalcy as meningitis cases drop statewide. No new cases have appeared in days and serum requests are few. Dr. Von Erdorfs US Marine Hospital Service team departs Mobile after aiding Texas authorities. Quarantines are being lifted due to reduced risk.

Austin Tex State Health Department Steiner Texas von Erdorf United States Marine Hospital Service Mobile

State laboratory to produce vaccines at cost

Immediate steps set for a proposed state laboratory to be housed at the state house quarters. It will manufacture meningitis serum diphtheria antitoxin typhoid and smallpox vaccine for distribution to the state's people at cost.

State House

First payment made on Carlsbad tuberculosis colony

The first estimate for the Carlsbad tuberculosis colony in Tom Green county was issued. A $7818.05 warrant was issued to Gordon-Jones Construction of San Antonio. Construction is progressing with completion expected by May 1 for patient reception, total cost around $60,000 including utilities.

Austin Tex Carlsbad Tom Green County Comptroller’s Department Gordon-Jones Construction Company San Antonio

Republican League to Meet in Dallas February 22

W B Brush state chairman of the Texas Progressive Republican league calls the executive committee meeting in Dallas February 22 to outline a plan for a presidential candidate.

Republican League Austin Tex W. B. Brush Texas Progressive Republican League League Dallas

Abdication News Reflects Quiet Peking Amid Change

Chinese capital shows no street demonstrations as Yuan Shi Kai proceeds with plans for a republican government. Over 30,000 troops are stationed around Peking while the south remains silent on the coalition terms and the New Year bustle continues.

Associated Press Peking China Yuan Shi Kai

Ching Hwa Republic Declared Chinese Government

The Ching Hwa republic is the official name of the new Chinese government. Ching Hwa means Chinese. Formal announcement of the passing of the Manchu dynasty and the erection of a modern republic was made at the state department by the Chinese legation.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Ching Hwa China State Department Chinese Legation

Adopt American Style for Chinese Officials in U S

Chinese consular officials in the United States were ordered to adopt the American style of dress by an edict from President Sun Yat Sen. Consuls must stay at their posts until successors are appointed. Fung Chi You named director of the consular bureau per a cablegram to the Chinese Free Press.

Associated Press San Francisco United States Sun Yat Sen Fung Chi You Sun Chinese Free Press

FIGHTING AT WEI HAT WEI REVOLUTIONARY RISING REPORTS BLOODSHED

A report from London dated February 14 states the Wei Hai Wei uprising in Shandong is outside British territory. Towns resist revolutionary control, heavy fighting continues, hundreds of sympathizers are killed or tortured. Missionaries recalled and British marines patrol the frontier.

Associated Press London Wei Hai Wei Shan Tung Province Foreign Office Peking

Yuan Shi Kai Urges Gov Response on Republic

Shanghai February 14 Yuan Shi Kai sends telegram to Nanking addressed to the president vice president and ministers and national assembly praising the republic and asking for a report on the measures they have taken in forming the government.

Associated Press Shanghai Yuan Shi Kai Nanking National Assembly

New York Life Seeks Texas Loan Permit

W H Halbert of New York Life and L J Hart of San Antonio met with Secretary of State McDonald in Austin on February 14 to discuss a permit for the company to conduct a loan business in Texas. The firm previously withdrew under Robertson insurance law and wants to invest surplus funds in Texas securities, with a permit now required.

Austin Texs W. H. Halbert New York Life Insurance Company L. J. Hart San Antonio McDonald Texas New York Life Robertson Insurance Gill Texas Securities

Rain Soaks Travis County After Prolonged Downpour

Austin and Travis County received a heavy rain from Monday night through yesterday morning. The 1.78 inch rainfall drenched fields and was welcomed by farmers, thoroughly soaking forage lands across the county.

Travis County Austin Tex

Peculiar After Effects of Grip This Year

Doctors nationwide report grip disease causing kidney strain and back and urinary troubles. Many seek Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root to heal kidneys liver and bladder. Herbal remedy advertised with free sample offer from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. Regular bottles sell for 50 cents and 1.00. Be sure to mention this paper.

Grip Bright Kilmer

State to Erect Fireproof Buildings in Education System

Texas state education officials defer awarding the Southwest Texas State Normal manual arts building contract. Architects Behles and Boelhauwe will revise plans to reduce size while keeping fireproof standards. Current plans would exceed the $25 000 appropriation set by the legislature.

Austin Tex State Board of Regents

Clyde D. Smith Ill in Austin

Clyde D. Smith secretary of the Texas senate for three sessions is critically ill at his Austin home with Brights disease. His brother and brother in law J C Hunt of Wichita Falls are at his bedside. Smith has made Austin his home since the adjournment of the Thirty second legislature.

Austin Tex Clyde D. Smith Texas Senate Smith Bright J. C. Hunt Wichita Falls Mr. Smith

Stomachs Restored by Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets

A promotional notice touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as quick, natural aid for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims the product digests food, relieves coated tongue and bad breath, and warns it is not a cure but helps the stomach function normally. Free trial packages offered by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall, Mick.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall Mick

Safeblowers Booted From Argyle Bank Robbery

In Argyle Denton Texas robbers stunned state bank staff by using ten shots to blast the vault early today. A punctured tire delayed officers from arresting the suspects who escaped with 1700 dollars as alarms sounded between 1 30 and 2 40 a m. Sheriff Orr and deputies search the area for the robbers.

Associated Press Denton Tex Argyle State Bank Here Orr

Forty Years Sentenced for Highway Robbery in Brooklyn

Edward Smith, 28, received a 40 year term at Sing Sing after a Brooklyn county court jury swiftly convicted him of highway robbery and assault. Judge Fawcett called him a habitual criminal for beating Professor Frank W. Meissinger and stealing $17, six weeks after a prior release from prison.

Associated Press New York Sing Sing Edward Smith Fawcett Brooklyn Smith Frank W. Meissinger Aeenae Fawcett

Polk’s Grandson James Polk Jr Dies in Texas

James K. Polk Jr a descendant of President Polk died from acute indigestion in Paris Texas on February 13 His widow Severete Polk and his mother in Louisville survive He was the son of Leoni das Polk a D D Episcopal bishop of Arkansas and Indian Territory in 1838 and of Louisiana in 1841 ThePolk family traces to Revolutionary War officers

Associated Press Paris Tex James K. Polk Jr President Polk Louisville Leonidas Polk D. D Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana Bishop Polk Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Georgia

Santo Tomas Coal Company charter filed in Texas

The Santo Tomas Coal company of Laredo has its charter filed in the state department. Capital stock is $140,000. The corporation aims to mine coal on the Santo Tomas tract. Incorporators are Albert Urbahn N T Cogley and G W Derby all of Laredo.

Austin Tex Santo Tomas Coal Company of Laredo State Department Santo Tomas Albert Urbahn N. T. Cogley G. W. Derby

Charter Granted to International Publishing Company

The International Publishing company of San Antonio was granted a charter of incorporation by the state department in Austin. The firm, which previously published two magazines in San Antonio, the Bohemian Scribbler and the State Magazine, is set to continue operations under the new corporate status.

International Publishing Company of San Antonio State Department Austin Bohemian Scribbler The State Magazine Com

Formation of Bohemian Scribbler State Magazine Company

The Bohemian Scribbler State Magazine forms with $10,000 capital stock. Directors include Dr. E. Gwinn, Ellis Chaney, W. F. McCaleb, and H. M. Madison, formerly with the State Magazine. Office to be at 234 Washer building.

Bohemian Scribbler State Magazine Dr. G3. E. Gwinn Ellis Chaney Ww. F. McCaleb H. M. Madison The State Magazine Washer Building

Governor Colquitt invites press for Alamo plan talk

Governor O B Colquitt calls a meeting at the St Anthony hotel at 10 am Thursday with Texas newspaper men to discuss monument design for Stephen F Austin and the restoration of the Alamo. Details of his plans will likely be announced at the gathering.

Stephen F. Austin O. B. Colquitt St. Anthony Hotel Alamo

Confederate veteran W H Lacy dies at 50 years in Astin

W H Lacy aged 50 and a Confederate veteran died yesterday at the Confederate home in Astin due to infirmities of old age. He was father of I W Lacy of San Antonio. The body was sent to San Antonio for burial.

Astin Tex W. H. Lacy I. W. Lacy San Antonio

Captain John Green to Return After Three Year Pay

Captain John Green formerly of San Antonio and the Philippines constabulary will return within weeks. He had been appointed to reorganize the Persian constabulary but was released following Morgan Shuster's dismissal. He received three years salary in advance due to the Persian contract.

John Green San Antonio Constabulary Philippines Green Persia Morgan Shuster

Actress Sees Again in Ann Arbor Incident

Mrs. F. L. Hamilton of Battle Creek Michigan regained sight yesterday after a sudden blindness during a moving picture show. Doctors had called it optic nerve trouble with slow recovery expected. She awaited her husband who had gone to the hospital for a procedure when her vision returned.

Associated Press Ann Arbor, Mich F. L. Hamilton Battle Mich

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