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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1913

Page

2

Republican unity urged at New York banquet in Taft era

President Taft spoke at a New York banquet urging Republicans to unite with Democrats and Progressive foes to avert a crisis. He warned against radicalism and pledged fair methods for selecting a presidential candidate, calling for education of the common people and a campaign against demagogic promises. The event included Knox, Hitchcock, and Samuel L. Elder as toastmaster as Taft spent a busy day in the city.

United States Atlantic Coast Knox Hitcncock Samuel L. Elder New York Henry W. Taft

How to darken gray hair with Barbe Compound

An old home remedy explains darkening gray hair using bay rum glycerin and Barbe Compound mixed in water. The guide claims gradual darkening and added scalp benefits, advising weekly application after initial use for several weeks. It notes obtain from a druggist or wholesaler if unavailable.

Taft Heads to Washington After Dinner at Bald Address

Whitelaw Bald spoke at the Cathedral of St Jobe the Devise and the Waldorf Astoria addressing arbitration benefits during the International Pesca Forum. Taft plans to leave for Washington tomorrow morning after attending a Republican banquet tonight.

Whitelaw Bald Cathedral of St. Jobe Waldorf Astoria Taft Washington

Council to Receive Stevens Case Report

City council set to hear a Stevens investigation update with a majority and minority report to be read after the initiatory reading. Mayor Jones’ discharge of Charles F. Stevens as first assistant marshal is debated, while a minority view claims no cause shown. Payroll, merchants tax, and street opening measures are also likely to pass with little opposition.

Stevens C. ZT. Pincham Steves Charles F. Stevens Citt Join ‘Wickeland Majong Jones Eaaert Guti Dermien tiaTing Houston Street Starr Street Starr Heights BCE

Prospect Hill Residents Use Poll Taxes for Attention

Prospect Hill residents mobilize the women to campaign for poll tax payments as a protest tactic. A two-person subcommittee will launch a canvass tomorrow to urge men to pay taxes and to involve wives and daughters in ensuring husbands and fathers settle their poll taxes. The effort aims to pressure city officials for concessions and improvements.

Prospect Hill

Money Trust Probe to Resume Hearings on Banking Reform

The Pujo committee and its currency sub committee will restart public hearings Monday focusing on money control and banking legislation. Prominent financiers from New York Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and Boston will be invited to present views while regulators and labor groups may also testify.

Washington Piela Pujo Mopdy Trust Pierpoot Moran United States Carter Glass Asita Glass Fina R. B. Hepburn Ghase National Bank New York Cit B. Forgan Wirst National Bank Chicago Festus J. Wade St. Louis Azstion J. Laurence Lagghini Cage Paul Wartburg New York City J. ¥. Farwell National Citizens League Charles N. Bowler New Jersey Secessary The Treasury Leslie Sasw Philadelphia Victory Scales National Credit Aren's Association D. G. Endy A. H. Decatur Roatan Joh Mitenel American Federation of Labor Warren Stane Brotherhood of Locomotive En Aineers National Association of Controlers Samuel L. Withite Louis- Wille W. 8. McCormick Duluth Emma B. Beker Chatman Glass Money Trust J. F. Morgan Rockefellers Frio Committee Money Just Investigating Committee Brown J. B. Morgan Puju Samuel Unter- Wyer Testus Oakleigh Thorne Trust Company Alderica Charles W. Morse Morgan New York, New Haven

Hood's Sarvapariim Promises Relief for Rheumatism

A Boston man Mr Henry I Goldstein reports five years of rheumatism that kept him from business. He credits Hood's Sarvapariim with curing him after other medicines failed. He urges others to obtain this medicine in liquid form or chocolate tablets called Sapa tabs.

Henry I. Goldstein Barton St Boston Mars Goldstein Hood

Wilson and Wotherspoon Named for Inaugural Parade Roles

President elect Wilson conducted five hours of state correspondence then enjoyed a brisk outdoor exercise, greeting friends and visiting the university he led for years. Major General W W Wotherspoon will command the regular army division in the inaugural parade with a list of senior officers announced by Major General Leonard Wood.

Princeton Jan Wilson

Raiders Grab Thirteen In Night Raid On Two Houses

Deputy Sheriffs Diaz Millard Newton and two Stevens raided two houses at 11 o clock last night capturing thirteen negroes on gaming charges. Five were taken from Chestnut and Crockett and eight from Crockett and Bowie. Two escaped but were recaptured. Damas Cuellares also arrested and jailed on similar charges. Demiunis of Ü bers Granted. Corpus Christi Texas January 4. Journeymen plumbers strike settled with master plumbers agreeing to one year. Wages set from 8 to 6 dollars per day with overtime double pay. Striking plumbers to return to work Monday. Also notes England appeals for aerial military aviation. Major General Arbuthnot addresses appeal.

Negrars O'Tleck Diaz Millard Newton Stevens Chestnut and Crockett Densties Crockett and Bowie Piteed Jall Demiunis Corpus Christi Tex Corpus Christi Corpus, Christi Rockport Beeville Kingsville Pteht Eucces France England Arbuthnot Tos

Rail line strike and US Mexican trainmen dispute tension

E F FORTS MAY HE MADE TO Ole Pil feo tared E. P. Carts af Smithville vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors reported in San Antonio that American trainmen seek a working condition readjustment on National Lines of Mexico. The embargo on freight, blamed on lack of equipment and incompetence amid machinists strikes and insurrecto depredations, could force worsened conditions before any improvement. Mexican trainmen are capable but inexperienced for such roles, and the situation risks further deterioration before recovery. Mormon refugees from Mexico in Pecos, Texas, are being relocated as the church plans to establish a tract there with several families to be settled before spring.

E. P. Carts Smithville Order of Railway Conductore Antonio al Tne Anthony Hotel Ourlig Mexico Mr. Curls EL Paso Tex Utah Colorado Ar State Pecos Pexag C. S. Brown Afexico Julus Romary Salt Lake City

Peace Commission Battle Near Axvension Steals Funds

In El Paso on January 4 a Chihuahua peace commission led by Pedro Robleda traveled through harsh country toward a meeting with Colonel Cayvo’s Balagar force. The group, including Abram Gonz and Salazer, was ambushed and all the money carried by the commissioners was stolen.

EL Paso Tex Chihuahua Pedro Robleda Abram Gonz Cenered Salazer Axvension Cayvo Balagar

Notable Revoltists Escape to Safety After Failed Mission

Exiled rebels who endured three days and nights at the revel camp were allowed to depart by Salazar. Guided by Felipe Fernandes of Ascension, they reached Juarez today and report El Halanat learned railroad wrecking tactics and other revolutionary methods from Biadero.

Salazar Neapes Party Felipe Fernandes Ascension Juares Halanat Biadero Madero

Freight Embargo Threatens Mexican Mines and Fuel Supply

American mining and smelting interests warn that unless the freight embargo on Mexican National Lines is lifted before January 9, nearly all mines in Chihuahua will close next week. Major smelters at Chihuahua, Monterey, Torreon, Velardenas, and Aguas Calientes are already out of fuel and cannot secure more. At least fifty thousand Mexican workers may join rebel ranks as conditions worsen, with only two trains running between Juarez and Chihuahua and no freight being hauled, risking famine in Chihuahua within two weeks.

EL Pasg Tex Mexcan Ing Chihuahua Monterey Terreon Velardena Aguas Calientes Torrean Juarez

WARDEN AWAITS WORD OF COURT DENIAL OVER BAIL

LEAVENWORTH KANSAS JANUARY Warden McClaughry reports no official decision from the Court of Appeals on bail for convicted union leaders. Attorney General Wickersham has named Major Henry Leonard to inspect the prison and recommend reforms before March. Rumors of tools inside the prison are denied, and plans for monuments to Hubert Latham are mentioned near Calais.

Leavenworth Kas McClaughry Priven Court of Appeals Wickersham Henry Leonard Cuma Ure

Farmers Advocate Practical Schools For Boys

The article argues for labor integrated education where farm boys earn through work while learning. It cites farm in Kansas and Pennsylvania models, notes wealth created by productive labor, and praises potential salaries for graduate management of large farms. It also mentions local Farmers Institute activities and officer elections.

Wroch Austin McKequrte Galveston Shila Kansaganti Pergylvania Bexar County Farmers’ Institute J. GC Heck F. F. Culling Hastings J.A. Daugherty Ate I Askiil

New Complexion Promises From Stuart Calx Waters and Wafers

Promises rapid skin improvement with Stuart Calx Waters and Stuart Sabeum Wafers. Advert claims purify blood and clear pimples with a quick transformation visible in days, urging purchase at local druggists and needles readers to try for a cosmetic makeover.

Suart Stuart

Thankful for Gifts to Protestant Orphans Home

The Protestant Orphans Home Directors thank contributors for Christmas season gifts. Donations include groceries clothing fruit candy dolls and toys from numerous supporters and churches. Several named individuals and groups such as Christmas Cheer Truit Busy Bee Society and Fleet Methodist Church contributed items for each child along with monetary gifts and clothing.

Truit Janenam Croft Miss Hounston Project Hill Char ‘Poultr Wagnntohr Atari Cean Atéthachatmarch Travis

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