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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1913

Page

5

Central Trust Company outlines deposits loans and rates

Central Trust Company details: J O Terrell president Otto Koehler vice president Chas Schreiner J J Stevens B G Barnes vice presidents W P Rote secretary. Will receive deposits and pay 4 percent interest per year payable semi annually. Loans on approved collateral offered.

J. O. Terrell Otto Koehler Chas, Schreiner V.pres J. J. Stevens B. G. Barnes W. P. Rote

Safe Deposit Boxes Offered for Securities and Valuables

The Safe Deposit Department announces steel safe deposit boxes for securing valuables at prices from $3 per year. It offers burglar and fireproof vault storage for large and bulky items.

Real Estate Loan Department Offers Notes and Advice

A Real Estate Loan Department states it will loan money on real estate and sell first mortgage real estate notes. It offers guidance on investments and discusses advantages of Real Estate Serial Notes.

Real Estate Loan Department

Foreign Exchange Department Travelers' Checks And Will Services

Foreign Exchange announces availability of Travelers' Checks worldwide and offers will drafting and administration services for estates and probate. Provides secure handling and access through department offices and authorized agents.

Waterworks Plan Reported for Madisonville

Madisonville plans an up to date waterworks system with a proposed 16000 dollar bond issue submitted to the attorney general for approval. W W Sharpe of Madisonville states proceeds from bond sale will fund the plant and project.

Austin Tex Madisonville W. W. Sharpe Attorney General's Department

Rockefeller to Visit Florida

William Rockefeller leaves Nassau aboard the Miami bound for Miami Florida today in a travel move confirmed from New Providence reporting.

Roosevelt rejects union with Republican machine in pledge to progressives

Theodore Roosevelt declares progressives should not join with the Republican or Democratic machines. He criticizes Taft’s claim of a “triumph” for republican institutions as fraud and swindling, cites election results, and urges honest government under the progressive banner. Rodent-like phrasing removed.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Frank A. Munesey Progressive Party Judge Lindsey Don Dickinson Republican Party Mr. Roosevelt Taft Chicago Roosevelt Arizona Michigan Indiana Washington California Idaho Barnes Abraham Lincoln Dred Scott Lincoln Congress

One Easy Way to Stomach Health in Modern Diets

An article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the solution to stomach misery caused by dieting and modern farming. It claims the tablets digest food, contain a grain that digests 3000 grains, and have no other systemic effect. Available at all drug stores for 50 cents per box.

Stuart

Breaks Divorce Record in Reno Case

Mrs. Benjamin Griffen filed for divorce in Reno after claiming extreme cruelty by her 67 year old husband. The suit advanced from morning filing to noon trial and a judgment in the afternoon, with the proceeding held behind closed doors. Mrs. Griffen, 20 years younger, left for New York after the decision.

Benjamin Griffen New York Reno

Progressives Oppose Union in Massachusetts

Boston January 10 resolutions condemning any proposal for amalgamation with the Republican party were adopted by the state committee of the Progressive party of Massachusetts yesterday.

Boston Republican Party Progressive Party of Massachusetts

Deferred Action on San Antonio Delivery Station Plan

The Retail Merchants Association deferred ruling on a central delivery station and citywide delivery service in San Antonio. A February 12 general meeting will consider the proposal. Eleven firms and individuals were elected as new members of the association.

Retail Merchants’ Association San Antonio Mose Cc Harris Texas Republic E. K. Parkiv

Sarsa abs advertised as blood purifier and vitality tonic

A vintage ad touts Sarsa abs a liquid tonic and chocolate tablets claiming to purify blood cure eruptions improve complexion boost appetite aid digestion and renew energy in a brisk promotional pitch.

Burglary at Army Post Exchange Foiled by Clerk

A post exchange burglary failed after Chaplain Perry reported the money to the bank the same day. The intruder broke in using gym trunks, leaving a cut hand and trunks with a initials mark, while authorities follow two solid clues.

Perry Art Agrey Army Post

Spreckels Will Case Reopened by U S Court Decision

The First Circuit reversed a California Supreme Court finding allowing John D Spreckels and Adolph Spreckels to reopen the will dispute over $9 187 612. The case concerns Hawaii property worth about $750 000 with plaintiffs entitled to a fifth of the property. Possible appeal to the U S Supreme Court could reopen the California case.

Honolulu Supreme Court of California First Circuit Court of the United States John D. Spreckels San Francisco Adolph Spreckels John Co United States Supreme Court California

Mail Service Tied Up by Snow Blockade in Alaska

Snow blockade on Copper River and Northwestern Railroad suspends Fairbanks mail. No U S mail since December 26. last delivered by dog sled from Chitina. Next mail not expected before month’s end. Outgoing first-class mail piled at Chitina. inbound mail held at Cordova.

Alaska Fairbanks Copper River and Northwestern Chitina Cordova

Captain Burke and crew saved from Evelyn wreck

Captain Burke and eight crewmen of the schooner Evelyn were hauled to safety by Aubois fishermen after the ship split on offshore ledges. A rescuer boat reached the crew but was driven onto rocks. a 300 foot rope was dropped to haul the men up to shore amid rising tides and cliffs.

St, Johns Burke Evelyn Aubois

Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Ad

Scrupulously clean facilities with modern equipment and courteous white attendants have built a strong reputation. Half the building is dedicated to ladies with a beauty parlor connected. Take the South Flores street car for easy access. lap robes are available for auto or carriage. Woodward Carriage Company.

Harlandale South Flores

Robin 10 Serve One Year in Penitentiary

Joseph G. Robin financier is sentenced to one year at Blackwell's Island for larceny of 27000 from Washington Savings Bank where he served as officer. Clemency plea by District Attorney Whitman cites aid in prosecuting Hyde and Cummins. Robin has spent 22 months in the Tombs. Eight indictments, he pled guilty to one. seven dismissed.

New York Joseph G. Robin Blackwell’s Island Washington Savings Bank Whitman Robin Charles H. Hyde William J. Cummins Carnegie Trust Company Hyde Cummins

Vinci Health Tonic Promises Help for Weak Children

An advertisement from San Antonio touts Vinci as a powerful tonic for frail children. It features a testimonial from J Edmund Miller of New Haven praising improvements after three bottles. The copy claims cod liver oil base with iron boosts health and offers money-back return.

Vinci Edmund Miller New Haven Conn A. M. Fischer San Antonio Texas

Jewish merchants gain year’s grace in Kiev dispute

In Kiev 200 Jewish merchants receive a one year grace period after a government circular barred Hebrews from trading after January 14. Moscow and Lodz manufacturers urged finance officials to block the move, while education authorities authorize four Hebrew schools in the city.

Kiev Russia Moscow Lodz Senate Minister of Education

Jail Delivery Averted by Guarded Escape Plan

In Paris twenty two anarchists awaiting trial for links to the Bonnot Garnier gang nearly escaped from De La Santa prison. A prisoner named Eckersen seized a moment of guard absence, donned a uniform, and opened bandit cells before a chief guard spotted him. A letter exposing the route to the cells was found on him, revealing a highly planned break.

Paris Bonnot-Garnier Prison de la Santa Eckerlen Eckersen

Japan Cabinet Drops Army Expansion Plan

Tokyo January 10 reports the new Japanese cabinet will abandon the project to increase the army by two divisions that sparked the political crisis. It will also limit naval program to maintaining the normal standard.

Tokio

Matamoros Plans City Improvements With New Franchises

Matamoros Mexico approves two major franchises to upgrade public services. A. J. Cole R B Renifro and KR Cowen of Brownsville plus P Guerra of Matamoros win the street car franchise using gasoline electric motor cars for about three miles of track with future expansion to seven miles. Manuel Garcia Trevino and Francisco Estrada will head the waterworks company.

Brownsville Tex Matamoros Mex A. J. Cole R. B. Renifro KR. Cowen P. Guerra Manuel Garcia Trevino Francisco Estrada

Cotton Belt To Demonstrate Reduced Freight Train

J F Lechane general freight agent of Cotton Belt has obtained railroad commission approval for a reduced rate for a demonstration train to be operated over that line and connections, benefiting farmers along the route.

Cotton Belt Austin Tex J F. Le¢hane Railroad Commission

Japanese capitalists mull steamship line to Asia via Panama

Japanese capitalists weigh the advisability of establishing a steamship service from Boston to New York and onward to the Far East through the Panama Canal network, evaluating potential routes and economic benefits.

Boston Aoe Ork Far East Panama Canal

Danderine Promises Hair Growth from Dandruff Cure

Vintage advertisement touts 25 cent bottle of Knowl ton's Danderine to combat dandruff and falling hair. Claims include restoring lustre, strength, and fullness, with visible hair regrowth after weeks of use and a promised fluffy, abundant aura.

Knowlton

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