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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
5
Central Trust Company appoints J. O. Terreld as president Otto Koehler and Chas Schreiner as vice presidents J J Stevens and B G Barnes also named vice presidents with W P Rote as secretary The slate outlines senior officers for the financial institution.
Banking department states money on deposit will earn interest at 4 percent per year, with semiannual payments. It will also make loans on approved collateral. The notice outlines the bank's deposit and loan terms.
Safe Deposit Department announces steel safe deposit boxes for securities and valuables at prices from $3 per year. They will store large valuables in burglar and fireproof storage vaults.
Real Estate Loan Department offers real estate loans and sells first mortgage real estate notes. Provides advisory services on investments and explains the benefits of Real Estate Serial Notes.
San Francisco Jan 8 two customs inspectors searching a water tank on the China found 315 tins of opium valued at 9450 dollars after a water spray was turned on during a struggle. They say a crew member may have planned to murder them as part of an opium smuggling plot.
A vintage ad touts ORRINE as highly effective in restoring drink habit victims to sobriety. It guarantees money back if no benefit after trial and promotes a one dollar box sold by Hy L Wagner at Houston Street and Avenue C.
The House money trust committee debated obtaining information from the comptroller of the currency on banks loans and securities. Taft declined to direct disclosure, prompting plans to seek continued inquiry through a special session and new administration. The panel pursued two reluctant witnesses William Rockefeller and George C. Henry while examining Equitable Mutual New York and Metropolitan insurers.
Dr. Walter F. Chappelle says John D. Rockefeller cannot testify to Pujo committee questions in person due to a chronic throat ailment. He will have to answer in writing as speech risks laryngeal spasms and tremors hinder legible handwriting. Rockefeller, aged over 70, rests in the Bahamas and may remain silent for life.
An article from The Journal promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as essential in home emergencies before a physician arrives. It claims medicinal value, purity above USP standards, and recommends sealed bottles for $1.00, urging readers to contact the Duffy Malt Whiskey Company in Rochester, New York for advice and a medical booklet.
The whaling ship Deutschland with the German Antarctic expedition under Lieutenant Filchner arrived at Buenos Ayres. Captain Bahlel died of heart disease en route. Filchner reported land reaching 79 degrees south and a Weddell Sea limit at 78 degrees. A station was set up but ice damage forced the crew back aboard. Depths measured 4740 to 5148 meters. Filchner intends further polar work after rest, likely two years. Riverside Restaurant advertises meals and daily turkey or chicken.
The Monongahela and Allegheny rivers surged to flood height in Pittsburg with crest expected tomorrow afternoon. Officials warned the Ohio River could reach 32 feet, the worst flood since 1907, forcing many families from their homes and causing mill closures and temporary job losses.
Beaumont city council negotiates for the water works purchase at 500000 dollars cash offered by W C Teter of New York who is the principal owner. The council also approves buying the Cox estate of 113 acres south of the city for park use at 50000 dollars. University Case Continued in Tennessee.
A Western woman credits Grape-Nuts as the best breakfast and claims it cured her stomach trouble and indigestion. She says the food strengthened her nerves and urges others to try it, noting the Rostrum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
Commissioner Franklin K. Lane of California was elected today by the Interstate Commerce Commission to serve as chairman starting January 13. He succeeds Commissioner Charles A. Prouty and has served on the commission since 1905.
Alfred Deakin resigns as leader of the opposition in the Commonwealth House of Representatives on doctors orders. He plans to retire from public life when the current Parliament dissolves.
Dr. William B. Craig a prominent Indianapolis veterinary surgeon faces indictment for the murder of Dr. Helen Knabe slain at her home on October 23, 1912. Alonzo M. Radsdale an undertaker is charged as an accessory after the fact amid a crusade by women’s groups funding the case.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach misery claiming dieting is a fallacy. It asserts the tablets digest a large amount of food, are harmless, and improve digestion under modern farming conditions. Price listed as 50 cents per box.
William Shine a 27 year old attorney from Orlando Florida died after leaping from a fifth floor window at a New York hospital where he was recovering from a minor operation. Nurses tried to stop him but he tore through a window net and fell onto a one story roof. He had come to New York for surgery last week and was convalescing. His brother Thomas Shine and his widow are in Orlando.
PAY YOUR POLL TAX WILL OBSERVE SILO DAY at Texas A and M College Station during a two week winter course. C M Evans and FE J Kyle supervise the program to erect permanent silos on campus and explain construction to farmers. A separate item from Nashville notes A D Vick's will provides a home and farm for aged Methodist ministers.
London January 8. The marriage took place today of Max Green chairman of the Irish prisons board and Miss Johanna Redmond youngest daughter of John E Redmond leader of the Irish nationalist party.
More than 2000 laymen and 1000 ministers are expected for the Southern Baptists laymen's missionary convention in Chattanooga. the Feb 4 three day meeting will include leaders from southern states with J Harry Tyler of Baltimore as chairman and Dr J T Henderson of Bristol as secretary. An extra fine supper tonight and tomorrow at Riverside Restaurant offers turkey dinners for 25 cents.
San Antonio's leading society women are steady patrons of these baths as a rest and recreation from their social activities. Beauty parlor in connection. Take Flores street car.
The British vessel Natal carrying Whitelaw Reid’s body into New York was badly damaged in a 90 mile gale off the Irish coast on December 23. Guns broke loose, searchlights smashed, a cutter lost, fore-maintop masts broken, wireless parts carried away and bow plates bent. Gerrying 40 degree list, sailors were tossed in hammocks during the night storm.
Governor Eugene N. Foss, in his third term inauguration address, urged government ownership of railroads and announced a Boston holding bill to keep New Haven control of the Boston and Maine. He argued that without railroad system control the money trust and rail trusts cannot endure.
A mass meeting of Ward Two citizens affiliated with the board of health auxiliary will meet Tuesday at Crockett School on Prospect Hill to plan a ward cleanup drive. The ward formed a permanent organization naming Mrs. Belle Dilgarde as chairwoman to oversee precincts and block committees and a banner for best section.
Gen Rafael Reyes former Colombian president tells the New York Herald’s European edition he will visit Mexico Brazil Cuba Chile and other republics to promote closer union with the United States for civilization advancement. He cites the Panama Canal opening as a timely spur.
Nashville Jan. 8 Congressman E D McKellar of Memphis formally announced his candidacy for the long term United States Senate seat, complicating the Tennessee race as the field expands.
The Chronicle reports discovery of John Wesley manuscripts at Wesleyan headquarters in London. Included are many letters and a complete diary for the last ten years of Wesley's life, written in shorthand.
The trial of Paul McAllister for the murder of Officer Joseph L. Crixler was moved from Cameron County to Brownsville and is scheduled for April 7.
A man died from exposure while traveling from Edna to this city. Two companions were rescued this morning in serious condition after a night on the prairie near Ezzell.
The Waco city commission abolishes charges for building permits issued after January 8. Anyone failing to obtain permits for key buildings or repairs will be fined, while new permits cost nothing.
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced that distinct parcel post stamps may be used to pay postage on international parcel post shipments to foreign countries. Telegraphic notice went to major city postmasters confirming that both ordinary and parcel post stamps are acceptable for foreign parcel post packages under the law.
Five suits have been filed in the federal court in Houston Texas alleging violation of the federal safety appliance law. Defendants are the Houston and Texas Central and the International and Great Northern Railways.
At the fourth session of the Oklahoma Legislature J H Maxey a Democrat was elected speaker on a straight party vote. Frank D Carter from Tillman County became sergeant at arms and W P Rippey of Oklahoma County was chosen chaplain of the House.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleanser that lightens and adds volume, making hair appear soft, lustrous, and youthful. It instructs readers to lightly moisten a cloth with Danderine and draw it through small strands for quick results.
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