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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
2
Public health departments urge extermination of rats and mice citing disease risk. Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste, endorsed by health officers, promises death to vermin and money back if it fails. Available from druggists at 25 cents and 1 dollar. Stearns Electric Paste Co. Chicago Ill.
A. M. Kennedy former Texas House speaker issues invitation for a March meeting of supporters of a presidential primary in Texas. He says the call has no link to the presidential election contest and follows Senator Culberson's Washington statement backing a Texas primary.
Sydney report says Johnny Thompson the American middleweight floored Jack Lester of Cleelum Washington the former heavyweight champion of Australia in the twentieth round at the stadium. Lester led on points before the knockout.
In a fiery House speech on February 17 Representative Henry argued for a congressional probe into Wall Street’s alleged black hand methods and urged an investigation before enacting the Aldrich currency reform plan. He warned of a financial oligarchy dominating 75 percent of resources and allied with railroads and trusts.
A letter warns of a drugless fat reducing treatment claiming thousands of testimonials and large weight losses. The promoter offers a free book “Weight Reduction Without Drugs” and a $5000 prize if the method fails, with contact in Denver Colorado and various sender names.
Marion, Kentucky resident Ella Smith lauds Cardus the Woman's Tonic as a life changing aid for women. She claims it strengthens the system, reduces pain, and promotes health, urging neighbors to try it. The ad invites letters to the Chattanooga Medicine Co. for guidance and a Home Treatment booklet.
Fire chief Bishop reports a repeat false alarm from Box No. 49 at Medina and Monterey streets last night with no culprit found. The department also handled three other alarms including a gasoline stove blast at 1037 Dawson street with minor damage, a blaze in a flue at 507 Matamoras street, and a barrel of ashes fire at 207 West Houston Street. no injuries.
The case of F. A. Archambauldt owner of a cleaning establishment on Avenue C against Fire Marshal Lyons charging a gasoline storage ordinance violation after last Thursday morning fire was postponed after a partial hearing today. Bond forfeiture was set aside due to the defendant’s ill child and the case was continued to allow a full premises inspection by the fire marshal and chief. The defendant claimed the vessels contained water and soda reduced explosiveness. officers said contents were not closely examined.
One hundred forty nine boosters for the greater Chamber of Commerce attended the second luncheon of the Red Tie Brigade at the St Anthony hotel at 12:30 PM. They reported progress on the fund and pledged to finish with a whirlwind effort. It was announced that a banquet would honor the workers once the $75,000 goal is reached. T L Conroy chaired. J H Kirkpatrick Alderman Boynton and others gave optimistic speeches. The fund total reached $233,282 and a committee raised $1,285 this morning.
Reports from Cuernavaca indicate federal forces drive Zapatistas near Chinameca and Jojutla with Cosio Robelo’s rurales inflicting defeats as clashes continue within six miles of Cuernavaca. Zapatista bands move toward Guerrero amid ongoing battles led by Ambrosio Figueroa. Congress rejects a special session to authorize troops into Chihuahua, deeming the situation not serious.
Brigadier General Duncan of the Department of Texas says the border situation is normal after earlier excitement when U S troops briefly crossed into Mexico near El Paso. He notes no developments on the border and reports activity only in the interior, which he does not oversee.
Laredo Texas reports ongoing refugee movement as about forty five women and children travel by two Pullman coaches. Two cars of Mexicans flee to avoid military service and claim deteriorating conditions drive many to join revolutionists. A Registar colony member says Madero may resign in favor of De La Barra if relief is not seen soon.
Mexican consul in San Antonio Manuel A Esteva says he has heard nothing about President Madero resigning. He explains Francisco Leon de la Barra could become provisional president only through a sequence of maneuvers including resignations by Madero and Vice President Pino Suarez.
El Paso reports the Chihuahua legislature authorized Governor Abram Gonzalez to spend six million dollars to buy large estates and parcel them for long term sale to poorer classes who will cultivate the land. The plan aims to ease unrest by offering independent livelihoods, amid many Americans fleeing Mexico.
Physicians acknowledge Ozomulsion helps at the outset of colds sore throats and bronchitis. The ad notes grip can lead to rheumatism and urges readers to request a 3 ounce bottle by mailing addresses to Ozomulsion in New York.
Miss Lola Downin, lead actress of the stock company, arrives in San Antonio to greet Light reporters. She praises the city and says the company hopes to please the public, with opening night planned for next Wednesday after the troupe inspects the new Orpheum theater and receives baggage and scenery.
O R Mounsey chairman of the English syndicate backing the air line remains in Crowther 68 miles below San Antonio with associates after an inspection trip. They plan moves to Beeville and Rockport before returning to London to finalize plans. A L Matlock, injured in a vehicle recovery, is reported resting with pain but improving.
Margaret Deuerling 63 wife of merchant Simon Deuerling died at 3:20 this morning at 226 Nolan Street after a brief illness. Survived by husband four daughters and four grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 9 from the family home with Mass at St Joseph's Church. Interment in St Joseph's Cemetery. Cecelia Garcia 18 died at 1119 South Frio Street after weeks of illness. Interment at San Fernando Cemetery tomorrow. Ida Wiegelt 30 died yesterday at 410 Grand Avenue. Native of Germany she lived in the city four years. Funeral today at 2:30 at San Antonio Undertaking Company Chapel. Interment in National Cemetery.
The report details ongoing actions by the American Sugar Refining company since 1891, alleging 21 Sherman act violations and minimal enforcement by the government. It estimates the trust controls 62.39 percent of sugar business, notes price margins and beet sugar interests, and highlights discrimination against Louisiana cane growers while Hawaiian planters remain independent.
In St Louis on February 17 Mr Wickersham laughed at the Hardwick committee findings saying Congress has waked up yet remains slow. He commented that Congress showing activity is notable and asked for further details on the matter.
Ottumwa Iowa resident Harriet E Wampler credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of female troubles after trying many doctors. The ad urges no hope is lost and invites women to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
A speaker says he learned months ago that a sugar trust controlled over 62 percent of the industry in the country and filed a government suit. He notes Congress, seven months later, has also recognized the existence of the sugar trust.
An old town health warning notes sweeping illness affecting all ages from children to seniors. The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick safe remedy for coughs and colds offered by Edwards & King Drug Co.
Juror Strong resumed rebuttal for the state in the John Beal Sneed murder case as Henry Boyce testifies again. Sneed and Boyce, first witnesses today, attended court with Sneed showing a somber mood then briefly brightening. Cross-examination by Mr. McLean began at 10:15 as the defense hints at calling Christine Jones to testify about telephone messages between Dalhart and Amarillo.
Vienna reports Count Alois Lexa von Aehrenthal Austro Hungarian foreign minister is dying after receiving the last rites this afternoon. Count Leopold von Berchthold, former ambassador at St. Petersburg, has been appointed foreign minister.
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