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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
2
Sunshine yesterday welcomed San Antonians as streets and parks filled with relief from a prolonged period of disagreeable weather. The pleasant conditions brought crowds outdoors and a lively city scene.
A local Rexall ad urges readers with dyspepsia to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets containing bismuth subnitrate and pepsia for soothing irritated weak stomachs and aiding digestion. Money back if unsatisfied. Three sizes 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00. H L Jagner Rexall Store East Houston Street and Avenue C.
The Weather Bureau reports a dry Sunday nationwide with fair conditions tonight and Tuesday and a frost risk tonight. San Antonio enjoys a warm return with 38 degrees this morning while Florida remains mild. Missouri and St. Louis stay near freezing with colder readings. Promenaders fill plazas and theaters reopen as restaurateurs collect payments.
In Laredo Texas 180 men are summoned to serve as jurors for Lonnie A. Franks and J B Compton in the murder of G J Levytansky. Two prior panels of 100 failed to reach a verdict and a change of venue may be sought. Compton and Franks confess to the crime and appear unconcerned as guards watch.
Mrs Joseph Lombard of 229 Starr Street Brooklyn shares a letter praising Vinci the cod liver and iron remedy. She details five years of weakness and loss of flesh followed by renewed health and vitality after using Vinci. The ad promises a money back guarantee and notes Fischer's Drug Store Gibbs Building opposite the post office as the seller.
Paris reports the new Poincaré cabinet with ministers for foreign affairs justice labor war and more all accepting posts. The group includes Briand Bourgeois Millerand Delcasse and Delcasse’s allies noting unity and patriotism amid calls for stable centralized government. Briand named vice president to represent the government in parliament.
Fire of unknown origin last night destroyed the Pasadena hotel in Pasadena Cal a favored winter home for many wealthy easterners. Loss estimated at 250000. At 1 am the main structure burned away and the north wing finished this season. No lives were lost as bell boys and elevator men aided by the telephone operator routed guests to safety.
Corpus Christi reports that despite a deep freeze to 20 degrees last Friday night the Nueces county cabbage crop escaped serious damage due to ground moisture. Local truck growers estimate at least 800 cars of cabbage will be shipped this season.
Wh ines Creek West Virginia Mrs P Ferguson aged 38 credits overwork as cause of pain and dizziness. She reports nine months of relief after taking Cardui, claiming five bottles improved sleep and health. The ad urges other women to try Cardui and visit local drug stores, with a mail address for more information and a 64 page home treatment booklet.
Vienna reports Baron Fuchs, a clerical leader, warned Italy arming against Austria and said after the Tripoli war the Italian king must fight Austria or exile. He claimed Austria Germany ties weaken over Morocco and demanded explanations from Count Lexa von AEhrenthal on Austria and Germany rifts.
Free fertile valley land offer by The Rio Tonto Land Co. in Greensburg Pa. One must plant five acres of bananas within five years and the Improve ment Co. will plant and market on shares. Expected share about 200 dollars per acre.
The Sturm and Forke corner built in 1856 is being torn down this week to make way for the Dilworth bank building a modern two story structure. New residences are being built by Frank Wilson R S Chambers T B Cobb S Stahl and J C Bright.
The bath tub trust case moves to a January 30 preliminary hearing in U S district court Detroit as Colwell Lead company seeks to quash the indictment arguing restraints of trade were not deemed unreasonable per the Supreme Court Standard decision. The defense counters the government alleges illegal restraint and the case has earlier addressed patent protection.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for fast relief of an overloaded stomach. The copy claims rapid digestion assistance, reduced gas, and a sweet breath, comparing effects to adding an extra stomach. Sold by druggists, 50 cents a box, with trial offer via mail from Stuart Building, Marshall.
In a Baltimore civil action the court overruled the defendants on both the patent and immunity defenses. The defendants had argued immunity obtained through compelled disclosures in response to the government's demand. A few months earlier another decision favored the government.
Dallas January 15. Representative George A. Harmon of Dallas says Governor Harmon’s busy schedule likely allows stops in only two Texas cities on his return from California. He notes San Antonio and Houston as probable destinations along the direct route, with exact dates depending on Ohio Panama Canal Exhibit engagements in California.
In Austin on January 16 the attorney general's department reported it has nearly finished the statement of facts and briefing for the Galveston liquor license matter.
Forty two liquor licenses hang in litigation as cases move to the Court of Civil Appeals in Galveston after appeals by saloon owners. The district court in Galveston upheld the state or comptroller. The Galveston appeals court will hear the cases on January 18 with Assistant Attorney General C. E. Mead representing the state.
The Chicago city council plans to pass an ordinance by Alderman Britten to revoke a theater license if it colludes with outsiders to sell tickets at advanced prices. Proponents expect broad support with little opposition.
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