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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
5
An old remedy touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a solution for gray or lifeless hair. The ad claims the tonic reconditions dry hair, removes dandruff, and gradually restores natural color, offered for fifty cents a bottle by W. C. Kaltever.
Washington Feb 16 Rep Small of North Carolina denied using expert lecturers from the agricultural department for political purposes. He cited Chief Engineer Wright of the drainage service who said his Everglades report was delayed because he lectured in Small's district.
The Palmer Texas post office safe was blown open by burglars last night in Waxahachie. The explosion was discovered at daylight and authorities say the amount taken is unknown but believed to be small. The report also notes the London Metropolitan Water Board supplies over 250 million gallons of water.
Testimonial letter from Bowling Green Kentucky praises Eckmans Alterative for curing a six month cough with night sweats and weakness. The ad claims the medicine helps bronchial and lung trouble, bronchitis and hay fever, with no poisons or habit forming drugs. It directs readers to Fischer's drug store and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for evidence and booklets.
Doctors report a nationwide grip epidemic with lingering weakness and kidney symptoms. The article notes back and urinary troubles, warns of potential Bright’s Disease, and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a herbal kidney liver remedy. Sample bottles offered by mail and regular sizes priced at 60 cents and 1.00.
C H Packard of the Packard Theatrical agency announced the twelve member stock company arriving from New York for the Orpheum's opening performances on Wednesday night. Leela Downin leads with Hayden Stevenson in a stellar role. Bartlett Cushing named managing director. Packard predicted strong local patronage and social engagement.
Senator John Sharp Williams testified before the senate interstate commerce committee outlining his bill to remedy trust evils. He argued the federal government can determine interstate commerce activities and opposed a proposed trade commission as dangerous to public and business welfare. The bill sets conditions for how corporations may engage in interstate commerce.
The death toll from the Pennsylvania limited express wreck at Warriors Ridge rose to four when Alexander Servant a New York porter died in hospital where the injured were taken. President Gates of Fisk University Nashville is badly bruised but expected to recover in a few days.
Workmen from Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone begin removing cables from poles on East Commerce street from South Alamo to Olive street. Wires cross-arms and poles will be removed, aiming to eliminate overhead lines in the city core and main streets.
The prosecution won a point in the Sneed murder trial as Judge Swayne overruled defense objections to admitting photos of Capt A G Boyce s dead body. Henry Boyce, bank cashier and son of the slain man, testified he aided his brother in an escape but exonerated their father from conspiracy. Mrs A G Boyce and her cousin Miss Mary Hamilton are to follow on the witness stand.
A Senate Interstate Commerce Committee hearing heard bankers merchants and railroads push for tighter liability on bills of lading especially for cotton. Harvard professor Daniel Williston urged backing of issued bills regardless of accuracy and New York figures cited losses from predated drafts. Southern Railway General Counsel Thom asked two weeks more to present the railroad position as the committee considers the issue.
Washington reports added focus on Florida Everglades inquiry as Attorney General Wickersham urges grand jury review of charges against former Agricultural Drainage Bureau officials. Elliott and Morehouse dismissed amid alleged irregularities. Wright testifies amid cross examination.
The Real Estate exchange offices will relocate to the Chamber of Commerce building on March 1. The civic groups have united into a general Chamber, and the secretary’s offices will be nearby to foster cooperative work. The exchange offices occupy the second floor west half, a recently renovated area.
Mrs James Bennett of Richmond Kentucky chaired the Kentucky Equal Rights Association congressional committee and spoke to the Senate Woman Suffrage Committee urging a constitutional amendment.
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