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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1913

Page

11

Fatimas Greatest Selling Cigarette In The Country

A promotional note proclaims Fatimas as the country’s top selling cigarette due to the pleasure of absolutely pure tobacco in this package.

Claim to $10 million Rice estate pursued by widow Partlow

Mrs Ann Rice Klow of Atchison hires Lt Wagegener to prove her link to William Ish Rice, murdered in New York in 1900. He left a claimed estate of ten million dollars. Partlow, now 72, says she is related through Crawford County, Pennsylvania with six siblings, and the elder Rice vanished after a quarrel with his father. Newspaper photos link her to the deceased man.

Atchison, Kan Ann Rice Klow Lt. Wagegener William Ish Rice New York Ai T. Patrick Partlowis Rice Orney New Rk Rice William Marsh Rice

Oregon poised to lead in lumber production says state forester

Oregon holds one fifth of U S standing timber and is projected to surpass all states in lumber manufactured. The biennial report by State Forester Elliott notes 545 000 000 000 board feet valued at least 680 million dollars, promising at least 6 822 500 000 in circulation once processed. Poll tax reminder appears in the text.

Salem Ore Oregon United States Elliott

Beauty's Hour at Candle Light in Studio Discussion

In a studio interview Rudolph Eichmeyer and Judd discuss candle light versus electric lighting for beauty in photography. They settle on an ideal age for beauty around eighteen to twenty, note lighting can alter features, and explain how head shape eyes and carriage influence perceived attractiveness.

Rudolph Eichmeyer Mr. Eichmeyer Mr. Judd

First Woman Appointed Atlantic City Comptroller

Miss Bessie M. Townsend named acting comptroller at $1500 yearly in Atlantic City becoming the country's first woman in such a role. She succeeds David R. Barrett who was dismissed after previous charges. Townsend, a 1902 high school graduate, has long been head bookkeeper and authority in finances.

Atlantic City Bessie M. Townsend David R. Barrett A. M. Heston

Indictments Mount Over Neutrality Laws Hearings Monday

More than fifty people are named in a single indictment for conspiracy to violate U S neutrality laws. Cases for those under arrest will be arraigned Monday before Judge T H Maxey in federal court, with trials possible soon.

United States T. 8. Maxey Marshal McDowell Keller Chinaman Lee Fong Macy Sm All Julia Garcia Fred D. Thompson Picea J.A. Fernandez Federal Maxey Engelking Fernandez William A. Bomar Carlos Bee

Plan nurseries for trains on western railroad cars

Chicago Special cars for babies were proposed as an addition to overland and limited trains by passenger agents. It suggested dedicated nursery space for babies and mothers or nurses, alongside smoker, compartment, and observation cars. The plan aimed to benefit both infants and other passengers.

Chicago Western Railroad

Triplets for Treats Delight Chicago Farm Family

Perle Treat returns to his Sandwich Illinois farm to find his wife Mrs Treat has welcomed three baby girls weighing a total fourteen and a half pounds. The newborns are healthy and expected to thrive. This marks the Treats third set of triplets following earlier arrivals four years ago and two years ago.

Chicago Perle Treat Sandwich Mrs. Treat Treat

Are You A Zoophile

A curious word is defined as a person who fills a home with stray animals and neglects family duties. The piece contrasts loathsome scenes such as sleeping among clothes and shelves with approving observes of mistreatment, describing a zoophile as disregardful of children and spouses.

Chicago

Dead Says He Isn’t New York Police Asked By Brook lyn Dispatch

Police in Brooklyn were asked last night by a dispatch from Edward and Frank to pursue a matter described as a death inquiry. No further details were provided on the individuals or the case.

New York Brooklyn Edward Frank

Priester Brothers Death Inquiry Sparks Local Suspicion

Chicago detective William Conroy investigates the death of Charles F. Priester of 312 McDougal Street. He meets a man at the house who claims to be Charles, noting a letter signed Mary claimed Charles’ death was suspicious and a practical joke.

What kind of bird was the dodo

A breezy conversation notes the dodo as extinct with a youth asking and a girl directing to Miss Seveleaf for sighting memories in a Birmingham Age era style.

New Hire Plans For Tuesday Night Off Reported

A Detroit Free Press snippet notes a new hired girl performing adequately and likely to stay about a week as she requests Tuesday night off. The dialogue suggests tentative employment continuity and early scheduling requests.

Detroit Free Press

State officials urged criminal statistics bureau

Syracuse hearing heard Dr John Koren of Boston propose a state bureau of criminal statistics to study efficiency of crimes handling. He noted New York spends millions yearly on arrest trial and treatment and urged formal statistical oversight to guide policy. The session included humorous exchanges from unrelated statements.

Syracuse N. Y State Bureau of Criminal Statistics State Association of Magistrates John Koren Boston United States New York State Koren

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