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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
5
Detroit residents weighed street railway reform with a vote on municipal ownership and the franchise terms. The measure would unify lines under the newer franchise until 1923 and allow city purchase on six months notice, as women voters registered heavily for the ballot.
A promotion for Elmer & Amend's N. Y. 2851 claims it relieves rheumatism and is recommended by users. Available for sale at all druggists.
Census bureau reports 14,510,676 bales ginned US total by January 16, with 193,674 bales added from Jan 1 to 16. Nationwide Sea Island and round bale figures shown. state by state totals include Arkansas Florida Georgia and others. Final 1911 totals to February 28 and March 20 will provide updated figures.
Berlin January 23 The Reichstag has been convoked for February 7. Elections will be completed Thursday with the remaining 83 second ballots to be held, marking the final stage of the parliamentary vote.
A home method uses delatone paste mixed with water to cover sun exposed hair. Leave two to three minutes then rub off and wash. Delatone is said to be painless and harmless with repeated use. Purchase only in sealed pads to ensure purity and strength.
In Lexington North Carolina a six month old girl suffered head and face eruptions causing itching and boils. After trying various remedies a neighbor advised Cuticura Soap and Ointment, leading to improvement within months and full recovery by age four. The ad promotes Cuticura products for skin and scalp care from birth.
Robert M. LaFollette campaigned in New York as a progressive Republican nominee with Gifford Pinchot presiding. A crowd overflowed a large hall as police limited capacity. LaFollette urged recall limits on judiciary while supporting recall for other branches and backed woman suffrage.
In Muskogee Oklahoma the Republican Fourth District convention opens at Coal Gate at 2 pm to pick two delegates for the national convention. Ed Perry and Loren Disney lead the event though rumors cite possible Roosevelt instruction pledges versus federal officeholder plans.
Constantinople January 23. The cable between Suakin in the Sudan and Modeida in Yemen is interrupted and believed cut by Italian warships. Italians reportedly declared a blockade of several Red Sea ports and repair during the war is feared impossible.
Special to The Light reports General Bernardo Reyes and son Rodolfo remain in confinement awaiting trial after requests to move to a more comfortable prison are denied. Rodolfo protests seeking civil trial, claims ignorance of his father’s revolutionary plans. Authorities restrict visitors, attorneys allowed, and government signals trial by court martial for all involved.
Eckmans Alterative touted as a cure for consumption and lung ailments. Letter from Arthur Webb claims recovery after 1905 treatment in Texas and Colorado. Advertises Eckmans Alterative as safe containing no poisons with endorsements and request for cured cases booklet. Sold by Fischer's Drug Store and other druggists with Philadelphia Eckman Laboratory evidence.
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