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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
5
Mrs Smily Collins of 924 Main Avenue reports burglars ransacked two rooms while she and other victims attended a performance at the Grand Opera House. Jewelry and clothing belonging to the women and advertising material to Mr Anna were taken. Police found no trace of the robbers.
Digestive and nervous vigor attributed to Hood's Sarsaparilla. Promotes appetite, tones stomach and bowels, and restores energy for those feeling run down. Regular use advised for improved vitality and mental function.
An intruder entering a Chicago home is restrained by an entire family. George A. Schmidt Jr. fights with the burglar as relatives trap him on the floor. Rose Schmidt calls police, then the family sits on the suspect until officers arrive and arrest him.
Mrs. Fidelia J. Miller, aged 95, died at her Yoakum home yesterday. Official cause listed as old age. Special to The Light.
Waco Texas February 26 Republicans are divided in their support for Taft and Roosevelt but a majority expect Taft to win the nomination. A messenger boy is summoned for delivery of a call.
Premier Asquith plans to seize control of all coal mines if a national strike occurs to avoid trading panic. Miners at Shirland and Alfreton in Derbyshire halted work at noon, as unions and mine owners press for a peaceful settlement with government involvement.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick remedy for stomach tightness and nausea caused by undigested food. It promises relief from indigestion belching gas and loss of appetite, with claims of safety and home use. Free trial available by mail from F A Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
Notice states a warehouse fire on the 23rd caused delays but two carloads of fresh provisions have arrived. Orders urged by phone for prompt attention. W A Prescott, manager.
Paris reports that despite near universal view that Italy acted within rights in destroying two Turkish warships at Beirut killing sixty and wounding many, fears say further Italian aggression could spark European complications. Powers may propose Italy gain only Tripoli and Cyrenaica coasts while Turkey retains interior, but Italy has already voted annexation of all Tripoli and Cyrenaica.
Pure Food Commissioner Abbott Chief Chemist Golaz and likely an inspector will depart for San Antonio to attend hearings Tuesday on alleged adulterations of vinegar meat and milk. Officials expect to present proof and continue investigations of pure food law violations during the visit.
State Expert Printer T. H. Napier has sent the manuscript for volume 34 of the state land abstracts to the state printers. It will take about one month before the volume is ready for distribution.
Taylor Texas February 26 employees of the International and Great Northern railway car building and repairing shops resume eight hour days after previously working nine hours.
Paris reports a planned meeting between President Fallieres and the German emperor as part of efforts to ease European tensions. The proposal envisions Fallieres visiting Belfort in September and the emperor crossing the frontier to greet him, timed with Fallieres’ final year in office.
A mass meeting is called for tonight in Austin for those interested in submitting a proposed constitutional amendment that would include initiative referendum and recall. The call is signed by about twenty five citizens of Austin and Travis county.
Applicants for liquor licenses await a ruling by the attorney general on whether a foreigner is recognized under the liquor law when filing an intention to become a U S citizen or only after obtaining citizenship two years later.
An advertorial note asserts extreme nervousness in women stems from female system illness. It claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound quickly strengthens nerves and muscles, heals inflammation, and restores the female system to health.
Stormy seventh week of Lawrence textile strike as shots fire from tenement houses hit a police squad. Two strike sympathizers arrested. one wounded. Essex Street paraded thousands of strikers and supporters in anti police mood. Demonstration tied to a general strike call with no broad mill response.
Prince Halim Carmanti of Constantinople visiting San Antonio at the Gunter hotel says Turkey’s best chance lies in a republican government and moving the capital to Mohammedan territory, likely Me dina. He argues European powers would stay hands off and Tripoli might be lost to Italy otherwise.
The Guadalupe river is up 23 feet and still rising at a rate of one inch per hour. Reporter: A. Collman, plumber, 416 Main Ave. Guadalupe, Texas.
Due to high demand the Ben Hur Temple Minstrels will present a second show in Austin before touring to San Antonio for an elaborate performance. The troupe leaves by special car after tomorrow night show, arriving in San Antonio Wednesday morning for a Wednesday Grand Opera house performance. Proceeds aid the Arab patrol and Ben Hurband for the Imperial council conclave in Los Angeles next May.
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