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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1912

Page

3

Abbott and Kemp clash in dairy case trial

At Justice Umscheid's court J A Cooper the dairyman faced charges of offering adulterated milk. Dr R H Abbott state pure food commissioner and Dr John O Kemp city bacteriologist argued in the hallway causing a near altercation. The jury failed to reach a verdict in Cooper's case 4 to 2 for acquittal and was discharged. Brecher the butcher was found guilty of sulphite in sausage and fined 25 dollars with notice of appeal. Five cases remain for next week as officials plan continued trials.

J. A. Cooper Justice Pure Food Abbott Cooper Dr. Abbott E. H. Golaz Hoffman T. H. Johnson C. L. Stone

Indignant Residents Protest Porter Street Condition

Citizens along Porter Street between Skinner and New Braunfels allege the Traction company dumped dirt on the road causing deep mud. They say repeated requests for repairs were ignored and dozens of vehicles have bogged since the rain, forcing residents to detour and push out stalled cars.

Porter Street Skinner New Braunfels Traction Company

San Antonio Automobile Club Eyes Roads and Clubhouse

President Fielding says plans focus on posting county roads and building a clubhouse with much local interest already aroused. He notes a strong local branch of the national association would boost advertising for the town and help attract winter races.

San Antonio Automobile Club Fielding San Antonio National Association

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Absorption

An ad touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a harmless tonic aiding digestion and blood absorption. It claims to build up the body against disease, praising testimonials from patients cured of typhoid fever and other ailments.

Dr. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo, N.Y

Governor Colquitt Welcomes Insurance Delegates at San Antonio

Governor C B Colquitt assured Texas protection for investments from all sources and opposed repealing the Robertson insurance law during his term. He cited health projects and praised San Antonio, while a two day convention program proceeded with papers on medical examiners and regional insurance topics.

C. B. Colquitt American Life Convention Texas Samuel Marks Colquitt Austin Alamo City Gold Commonwealth Lankford Ambrose Talbot The Kansas City Life H. A. Baker Pittsburg Life & Trust F. L. B. Jenney Federal Life of Chicago James A. Stowell United States Annuity & Life of Chicago Herbert N. Woollen American Central of Indianapolis Whitfield Harral Southwestern Dallas George Parker Peoria Life Henry Wireman Cook Northwestern National Minneapolis F. L Greensboro N. C H. H. Young Southern States Mutual A. M. Curtis Texas Life J. H. Florence Great Southern Johns. Turner Southland Life C. M. Rosser Sam Houston William Mitchell J. P. Runyan Mississippi Valley Little Rock H. A. Oliver Southern Union J. S. Lankford San Antonio Life Dr. Ayres Midland P. D. Gold Jr Jefferson Standard Raleigh, N. C T. W. Blackburn American Life Convention of Omaha

Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root marketed as kidney liver bladder remedy

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a powerful cure for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims rapid gentle effects and personal testimonials, notes a Sworn Certificate of Purity, and offers free sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.

San Antonio Daily Light Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Epworth League Trial at Government Hill Church

The Epworth League of Government Hill Methodist Church faces a mock jury trial at the church, found guilty on two charges. The event aims to teach proper conduct for league work with officials including Judge J. W. Shoemaker and prosecutor C. B. Cross.

Government Hill Methodist Church League Epworth Harrison Daugherty C. B. Cross J. H. Dustin Leagues San Antonio Epworth League Union Prospect Hill South Heights Trinity McKinley West End Travis Park Government Hill Englewood South Alamo Laurel Heights

Lyon to Meet Opposition at Austin

H. H. Moore, chairman of the Republican executive committee, says Col. Cecil A. Lyon will face a cold reception in Austin when he arrives Friday. Moore reports Republicans across the district largely back Taft for re-election and view Roosevelt as too radical for the party. He predicts Taft’s nomination will come without trouble at the convention.

Moore Taft Roosevelt Austin Tex H. H. Moore Republican Executive Committee Cecil A. Lyon

Minnesota’s Helen Keller figure Vera Gammon Credited

Vera Mavel Gammon, a deaf blind mute likened to Helen Keller in Minnesota, was under four when blindness began and soon lost hearing. At the state school for the deaf in Minnesota she was thought to lack average intelligence, with teacher Miss Blanche Hansor guiding her.

Vera Mavel Gammon Helen Keller Minnesota Blanche Hansor

Princess Mary Develops Clay Modeling Under Expert Guid

The Princess Mary of England learns sculpture with a professional, drawing inspiration from Princess Louise Duchess of Argyle who gave the first lesson. She favors a studio dress and a long apron that fully covers her attire, appearing pretty and diligent in her practice.

Princess Mary England Princess Louise, Duches Argyle

Flynn Quits Gunter Assistant Manager Post

Ned Flynn resigns as assistant manager of the Gunter hotel effective immediately after two years in the role. He will take a vacation to handle private affairs and plans to re-enter the hotel business in a few months. Flynn has previously been connected with the Kimball House Atlanta St Charles hotel New Orleans and the Hotel Denechaud New Orleans.

Ned Flynn Gunter Hotel Flynn Kimball House Atlanta St. Charles Hotel New Orlans New Orleans

Labor Leader Warns Tariff Cuts Spark Capital Labor Clash

In session two p Labor Leader Jane Williams of Pittsburg warned finance committee that any reduction in the steel plate tariff would provoke conflict between capital and labor. A report to Stanley steel committee charged U S Steel with restraint of trade and blocking competition. Foreign relations committee favorably reported Sulzer resolution to virtually recognize the new Chinese republic.

Jane Williams Pittsburg Finance Committee Stanley Steel Committee United States Steel Corporation Foreigh Relations Sulzer

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