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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1912

Page

3

Temperature key to stopping pine beetles expert says

A. D. Hopkins of the bureau of entomology warns that temperatures must reach 25 degrees below zero to kill southern pine beetles, noting no such weather has occurred in the south. He recalls 1893 stages in West Virginia and Virginia but stresses ongoing losses and urges farmer cooperation, with best control period from November to March.

Associated Press Washington, D. C A. D. Hopkins Bureau of Entomology West Virginia Virginia

Fire Chief Receives Rest After Busy Night Duty

Fire Chief Bishop said he enjoyed a full night’s sleep after investigation of alarm records. Since mid December he has answered nightly alarms, sometimes two to four per night, averaging two per day since December 15. Most calls came from chimney fires with two two story Beacon Hill houses destroyed last week as the heaviest loss.

Bishop Beacon Hill

New YWCA Secretary Arrives to Lead Association

Miss Anna P Birdsall of Wallkill New York arrives in the city to succeed Mrs Carrie M Brett as general secretary of the Young Woman s Christian Association She brings years of experience from Poughkeepsie Grand Rapids New York City and Indianapolis and has studied at Earlham Bryn Mawr and Chicago University She presided at yesterday s executive board meeting and will oversee the annual meeting on February 1.

Anna P. Birdsall Wallkill N. Y Carrie M. Brett Young Woman's Christian Association Miss Birdsall Poughkeepsie Grand Rapids New York City Indianapolis Ind Earlham Bryn Mawr Chicago University

Suits Filed Against Roads Over Union Depots

The Texas attorney general's department filed suits in the Twenty sixth district court for $5000 penalties against M E T Cotton Belt Trinity and Brazos Valley for failing to erect union depots at Hillsboro and Celeste. The state seeks mandamus to compel construction as ordered by the railroad commission.

Associated Press Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Twenty-sixth District Court Today Cotton Belt Trinity & Brazos Valley Railroad Commission Hillsboro Santa Fe Celeste Mandamus

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Praise

An Edwards-King Drug Co advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as reliable for children and adults to treat coughs colds and bronchitis with claims it prevents pneumonia. A Staacke Bros automotive ad urges readers to start the new year by giving their car a new top.

Foley Edwards-King Drug Co

Fire injures Meridian firefighter in downtown blaze

A Meridian fire in the business district seriously injures fireman R. H. Banes and destroys about 70 000 dollars of property. The flames likely started from excelsior in packing on the third floor of the Doughtie Furniture Co building where 50 000 dollars of furniture stock was stored. building damage about 20 000.

Associated Press Meridian Miss R. H. Banes Doughtie Furniture Company

Mrs. EB Torrey Recovers From Auto Crash Injuries

Mrs. EB Torrey of 211 Mission Street has fully recovered from injuries suffered in a Christmas Day auto accident. Confined to Baylor Hospital since the collision at Avenue C and Fifth, she has returned home after recovering.

EB. Torrey Mission Street Baylor Hospital Torrey Avenue C Fifth

Mexican Poll Tax Threat Spurs County Politics

The county sees two rival stories as Mexican voters are said to be delaying decisions. One claims Mayor Callaghan will withhold support from the court house ticket. the other warns a large Mexican voting bloc may flood the polls late to squeeze out latecomers. A list of recent voters and addresses fills part of the county courthouse chatter.

Callaghan County Court House Court House

How Wrinkles Are Caused and Removed

A reader in American Home suggests wrinkles come from loosened skin and proposes a remedy using pure saxolite powder dissolved in witch hazel. Daily facial baths with this mixture reportedly tighten and firm the skin, making the face feel solid and smooth.

Immediate Effect of Swamp Root Remedy Claim

An 1909 testimonial from Mrs. B. B. Hall of Roseboro North Carolina describes severe back and side pains in 1905 and a life changing improvement after using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root. She credits two bottles with complete cure and urges others to try the remedy with a notarized statement of truth.

John Horne Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio Daily Light

Countess Suzannet Married Third Cousin On Honeymoon Start

The Countess Suzannet formerly Mary Constance Knower Drayton of New York who divorced Henry Coleman Drayton in 1907 is now on her honeymoon with Count Jean Louis Suzannet her third cousin and brother in law whom she wed December 28.

Countess Suzannet Mary Constance Knower-Drayton New York Henry Coleman Drayton William Astor Jean Louis Suzannet

Exemptions Granted Yesterday In El Paso Area

The El Paso region saw a list of exemptions granted yesterday including individuals such as John Brady and M. Herrera along with multiple addresses across Main plaza San Fernando West Commerce and nearby streets. The notices reference various residents and properties with detailed location data and page citations.

Halamuda Sycamore G. B. Wagner Indianola H. Hern Barrera E. Schulze Leigh W. F. Swank Devine C. Oppermann South Presa E. F. Dietzel South Alamo J. Guinn South Flores H. C. Kramme Furnish Avenue H. Fest Y. J. Downey Keller H. C. Johnson Helena Avenue H. Cailloneth Z. Carrion South Comal B. Guajardo P. Ss San Saba L. Schwartz Santa Rosa Avenue H. Perez Pecos G. D. Newton San Luis D. Sanches Laredo F. Contreras Matamoras W. W. Sloan W. Muennenk I South Sanduaiea de J. Sereno el Paso A. J. Thomas Buena Vista Forrest Campbell Monterey J. Sack West Houston P. Vallejo Jr West Salinas V. Faldo Morales BL. Terderl Zavala W. B. Krempkau B. M. Cadena P. H. Homburg West Commerce H. Day San Marcos O. Hoffmann Perez B. Voigt Kentucky Avenue C. B. Sims Main Avenue F. R. Phillips Phillips W. Sams Delgado J. JcRae North Salado A. Kariger A. Sumpson Ruiz M. Adelmann Marshall Warren D. Berry M. J. Washer West Laurel B. A. Peters West Poplar Dalkowitz San Pedro Avenue L. W. Lehman J. D. Womack West Craig Place Casner West French Place D. M. Parkinson East Washington Place E. M. Goldstein West Evergreen J. Jurgeons West Myrtle H. Partee Beb. F. Griswald West Locust C. H. Folbre Blanco Road J. Col. Hartmahn West Agarita T. T. Campbell East Mistletoe Avenue A. D. Yule Olympian Way Kh. H. Chatham East Laurel J. Ceres McLane E. W. Goldstein Erie Avenue E. G. Paschal Camden G. J. Aubin Trenton J. W. Lamson R. A. Kurts Trenton Avenue J. Reed Richmond Avenue William N. Capurro R. W. Lay Avenue D E. H St. Mary’s E. D. Schacklett Convent E. Hannich Elm J. Langer Blum J. Shely J. A. Adam Charles Callaghan East Crockett F. Schmidt Josephine William Soldier Avenue B J. Leiston Son H. Gensweider A D. Hamilton Starr Nolan F. Frost Hondo J. Downey Jr Cherry W. H. Mitchell E. E. Sadler Lamar Chestnut F. Wolfram Tenth T. H. G. Oughton North Hackberry A. C. Staudt Casa Blanca J. P. Johnston van Ness C. H. Kearny Grayson Charles Untermeyer Wilson R. W. Pochmann William Kanmeyer Plum F. Kropp Montana M. Gimbel J. Robinson Paso Hondo C. i Hummel O. R. Schultz G. P South Pine O. KE. Alexander Wyoming H. F. Meyer A. J. Staudt Porter H. M. Schmidt Hackberry H. Wild Lotus Hummert M. Garcia A. L. Keller Dunning A. J. Miller Chicago Boulevard R. C. Clayton Drexel Avenue F. Groos East Commerce Be, Co A. Block L. F. Posert F. Rennert Hassel Martinez Grigsby Wickes Diedrich A. Meyer Alex Hussler Pereida Vv. C. Roach Cedar H. Co. Thorman Biering Avenue W. EB. Roach F. Be, Smith Schley Avenue B. A. Baldwin East Mitchell Battaglia Webb Magnolia Avenue G. M. Benn West Agarita Avenue T. J. Buckley East Macon A. Vogel J. Bowman Ninth J. Luscheski Los Paso Hondo H. Rivers Crosby H. Harris Milam G. W. Bodenburg Victoria G. F. Ling Burnet Flannery North Pine P. Seerig J. L. Allen Woodward Place J. Sonnen Guadalupe and Sabinas 0. Keller North Laredo J. L. Kirk J. A. Farmer San Fernando Street Sam Ahr Lem Cane L. Melas Jr Dr. Montez North North Fiores William Meginnis Hill J. E. Still North Flores T. H. Quick East Locust J. E. Shannon KE. Scott J. H. Miller P. S. Nussbaum Newton Mitchell J. M. Sobieski Greeley A. Valdez Delaware Avenue J. Schramm N. J. Cocke

Railroads Withdraw Proposed Live Stock Rate Increases

Western and Southwestern railways voluntarily drop planned freight rate hikes on cattle and calves. Interstate Commerce Commission vacates suspensions, abandoning planned investigation and allowing lower rates to stay in force.

Washington Western and Southwestern Railway Interstate Commerce Commission

Old Resident of Coupland Died at 72 in Texas

Gotfried Preusse Sr. prominent German retired farmer of Coupland died Sunday at his home aged 72. He immigrated from Germany in 1881, settled in Travis County, and has lived in Coupland for the last 24 years. He is survived by his widow four sons and six daughters.

Coupland Tuite Taylor Tex Gotfried Preusse Sr Decedent Texas Germany Travis County

Body of Swedish farmer shipped for interment in Brockton New York

Pay your poll tax, Remains Shipped to New York, (SPECIAL me THE LIGHT.) TAYLOR, Tex., Jan. 18.The body of Arthur Branard, the young Swedish farmer of Goling Who was run down and killed in the Katy yards here Monday morning, Was shipped yesterday morning to Brockton, N. Y., where interment will occur. Decedent is survived by brothers and sisters residing in Jamestown Brockton, N. Y., and one brother In Oregon.

New York Taylor Tex Arthur Branard Goling Katy Brockton N. Y Jamestown Oregon

Government urged to build 10 supply ships for canal

The secretary of the navy told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that government owned and operated vessels nineteen in total would serve the Panama canal, including fifteen colliers three oil tank ships and four refrigerator ships. He said six colliers would suffice at opening and the ships would double as naval colliers in war with plans for frequent battleship fleet transits through the canal.

Associated Press Washington Panama Canal Secretary of the Navy House Interstate Commerce Committee Atlantic Pacific

Men arraigned on vagrancy after occupying river tent

Dave Williams from Lake Charles Louisiana and C Stevens from Old Mexico were arraigned in the police court on vagrancy charges. They had made their home in a tent on the San Antonio river banks below the Sap railroad bridge and had no visible means of support. Officer Lee reported local complaints and the court fined each man ten dollars.

San Antonio Sap Dave Williams C. Stevens Williams Lake Charles Stevens Old Mexico Lee

Blair Named Katy Commercial Agent at Denison

Elbert Blair of Waco was notified of his appointment as Katy commercial agent in Denison effective February 1. He replaces Dwight Morgan who moves to Dallas in the same role and Morgan will join the Dallas office alongside O C Thomas, expanding staff to two there.

Aintment Associated Press Waco Elbert Blair Katy Denison Dwight Morgan Dallas Blair O. C. Thomas Morgan

Clergyman McFarland Offers No Immediate Statement

Rev W D McFarland D D head of Pittsburg high school faces murder charges in the death of Elsie Coe. He tells Knoxville Sentinel staff he plans to testify before the Pittsburg grand jury and maintains his innocence. The report notes ongoing police involvement and his intent to present his story.

W. D. McFarland Pittsburg Elsie Coe Knoxville Sentinel

Police Court Fines Eddie McMonigal for Stone Throwing

Eddie McMonigal was fined $5 by Judge Buckley in a city court today charged with throwing stones within the city limits. He was part of a group that hurled rocks at officers R. E. Niel and L. Rumwaldt near the Southern Pacific Railroad on Tuesday afternoon. Notice of appeal was filed.

Eddie McMonigal Buckley Corpora Court R. E. Niel L. Rumwaldt Cial Southern Pacific Railroad

Police crack down on fortune tellers in New York

A police crusade targets fortune tellers crystal gazers and palm readers after officials announce a campaign to drive all persons claiming second sight out of town. Dep Police Commissioner Dougherty leads the effort with heavy enforcement.

New York Associated Press Dougherty

Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets Claim Quick Indigestion Relief

Advert reads Mi-o-na Banishes indigestion sourness gas and heaviness with promises of cures and money back. It touts 60 cent or 50 cent options, selling through druggists and urging skeptical readers to try MI-O-NA for a stomach ready to digest heavy meals.

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