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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1912

Page

10

Debating Society Hosts Brackenridge High Evening

Chester T. Terrell and Lloyd Spencer were guests of honor at Brackenridge High School where the Demos thenes Debating Society held last night. New officers inaugurated include Thomas Jefferson Burnett as president and Coleman Craig as vice president with Ward Kilday as secretary, while retiring officers were Robert M. Field, Henry L. Taylor, and Sam Schefelman.

Athenaeum Association Bernard Mackenson Department of Biology San Antonio Robert Huson James Worley Charles F. Mendenhall William F. Peter Thomas Y. Banks Sam F. McFadden Frank Sessums Huson Lucien B. Mitchell Edwin Sehorn Frank Pahlmann Thomas O. Spell Arthur Bogusch Edward T. Elmendorf George W. Cannon Edward G. Limper Demosthenes Debating Society Brackenridge High School Cafe Mexicana Chester T. Terrell Bexar County Lloyd Spencer Plaza Theater Terrell Spencer Thomas Jefferson Burnett Coleman Craig Ward Kilday Robert M. Field Henry L. Taylor Sam Schefelman

Vagrant Sam Franklin Faces Fifty Days On City Rock Pile

Judge Buckley imposes fifty days in jail or a fifty dollar fine on vagrant Sam Franklin, arrested last night. His wife testified she must support herself as he spent his money with others despite working.

Sam Franklin City Rock Buckley

Had Part of a Pistol Found on Sleeping Youth

A 16 year old boy Tony Falbo was taken into custody by Patrolman Lockhart after a pistol without its cylinder was found in the pocket of his coat. He was reportedly found sleeping at the Southern Pacific passenger depot and fined $5. Humane Society Meeting to discuss financing and a humane exhibition of trained animals planned by Bexar County directors. A notice announces a 4 30 PM meeting at the old stand 324 BE Houston St. A McDonald reports charges of burglary and theft against Margerite Morales in Justice Umscheid's court. Pablo Cruz faces forgery charges in the same court based on a city detective's complaint.

Tony Falbo Lockhart Southern Pacific Humane Society Bexar County Humane Society Pablo Cruz Justice Umscheid

Pawnbrokers Charged in Theft Conspiracy Case

Two counts of receiving and concealing stolen property filed against Schulen Sugora and M. Scharlack in Justice Umscheid's court. Complaints by Detective Joe Knaus tie the case to the arrest of Charles Clarence Watters, a Black man, on burglary charges.

Schulen Sugora M. Scharlack Justice Umscheid Joe Knaus Charles Clarence Watters

Cure for La Grippe Promoted by Honey and Tar Compound

A testimonial from R E Fisher of Washington Kansas endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for la grippe with pneumonia risk. He reports relief after a few doses and completing three bottles. The ad urges getting the genuine product in a yellow package through Edwards King Drug Co.

Foley R. E. Fisher Washington, Kan Edwards King Drug Co

Carriages and Buggies Sold Cheap by Staacke Bros

Staacke Bros offer a large lot of carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices. Buyers urged to visit Mission Park to take advantage of the sale and double their money with quick purchases. Dr Sahra F Herdman osteopath Gibbs Building lists contact numbers N 3055 blue.

Staacke Bros Dr. Sahra F Herdman, Osteopath Gibbs Bldg

Boys and Man Shot in Houston Quarrel

Four boys about 17 and a 50 year old man were shot after midnight in Houston in a quarrel with a youth named Charlie Gosdick. Gosdick is charged with assault to murder in five cases. Sanders suffered the worst wounds, but none are considered serious unless complications arise. Gosdick faces an examining trial this afternoon.

Houston Associated Press Tex Herman Myers Garrett Hope Cy Putnam David Sapp A. Sanders Charlie Gosdick Gosdick Sanders

Cardui touted as cure for womanly weakness in Escondida ad

Mrs. Frank L. Blake of Escondida Kentucky praises Cardui the woman's tonic saying it cured her weakness back pain and left side pains after three bottles. She urges other women to try Cardui arguing it strengthens and enables easy work. The ad notes Cardui works with Nature and offers a 64 page home treatment book through Chattanooga Medicine Co.

Carduli Cardui Cardus N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Poll tax deadline looms for county and city voters

A city and county poll tax are required to vote in 1912. With February 1 approaching, payments last day show many inquiries. City office stays open to 5 pm and the county office to 6 pm. Names and addresses of taxpayers populate the notice as citizens rush to qualify.

Citizens’ League Commission Government League

Names and addresses fill city directory fragment

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous personal names with street addresses and page indicators. The text reads like a city directory showpiece, enumerating residents such as J. Tureaud at Powderhouse, various Steens and Kirks, and many entries across numerous streets and avenues.

Free Kidney Health Recipe Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement offers a free “recipe” for weak kidneys claiming cures for headaches, muscle weakness, spots, yellow skin, and other symptoms. Dr. A. E. Robinson invites readers to mail for the prescription free, promising plain envelopes and rapid results from harmless remedies.

A. E. Robinson Luck Building Detroit Mich

Trusts treatment of employes denounced in hearing

In a senate education and labor session on a House bill for an eight hour government contract work limit, chairman Borah cites reports of the Department of Commerce and Labor on steel labor. He cites "hell holes" at United States Steel Corp where workers endure twelve hours daily and some shifts run eighteen to twenty four hours. General Counsel Emery condemns manufacturers for being scapegoats in one industry.

Associated Press Washington United States Steel Corporation Senate Committee On Education and Labor House Borah Department of Commerce and Labor Steel Corporation Emery National Association of Manufacturers

Positive cure for bed wetting claimed in Illinois report

Lovington Illinois man says his son avoided nightly bed wetting after Foley's Kidney Pills. He recalls initial kidney medicines failed but two days on Foley's pills showed a change and after two-thirds of a bottle the boy was cured about six weeks ago and has not wet since.

Charles Durnann Lovington Ill Foley Edwards King Drug Co

Seguin Seeks Nolte as Mayor in Petition Drive

A business petition in Seguin urges Walter Nolte, banker with E. Nolte & Son, to run for mayor. Nolte is brother to U.S. Marshal Eugene Nolte and son-in-law of Supreme Court Justice J. B. Dibrell. Mayor W. H. Weinert will not seek reelection.

Piles cure promise and car top ad from Staacke Bros

The ad guarantees cure of piles in 6 to 14 days with OINTMENT and offers a money refund if not cured. It also promotes starting the new year right with a car top service. Staacke Bros at Peace Mission Park advertise with messenger boy and two phone numbers.

Yiles Staacke Bros. Peace

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless digestive aid and antacid that promptly relieves indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minute relief, improves appetite, and prevents sour stomach, belching, gas, headaches, and bad breath with regular use.

Belfast Refuses Hall for Libs Amid Home Rule Demo

Belfast city corporation refused the Liberal Association’s request to use Ulster Hall on February 8 the day of the home rule demonstration with Winston Churchill and John Redmond scheduled to speak. A resolution barred Ulster Hall for any further February meetings, pushing the event likely to St Mary’s Hall in the nationalist quarter.

Associated Press Belfast City Corporation Ulster Hall Winston Spencer Churchill Admiralty John F. Redmond St. Mary's Hall

Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bremen Customer

J T Shelnut of Bremen Georgia reports Foley Kidney Pills always satisfy and do the work with great relief from kidney and bladder trouble. Edwards King Drug Co. notes the endorsement stating the pills offer superior relief compared with other kidney medicines.

Foley J. T. Shelnut Bremen Edwards King Drug Co

Staacke Bros Wagon Offer In San Antonio Promoted

Staacke Bros advertise the best line of delivery wagons for sale in San Antonio. See Mission Park agent at 2900 South Roosevelt for details.

Staacke Bros San Antonio Mission Park South Roosevelt

Counties Want Convicts For Road Work in Texas

Two Texas counties, Houston and Camp, indicate interest in hiring convicts at 50 cents per day under the governor’s offer. Funds split with the prison system and dependents, and convicts placed on the honor system. Counties will issue road bonds and contract through the penitentiary commission. governor willing to extend to any county.

Houston Camp Austin Tex Dallas Tarrant Penitentiary Commission

Rat Killer It Is Ready for Use Paste Ad

An economical reliable rat killer is offered with a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold by druggists nationwide with genuine Stearns Electric Paste Co. branding. Prices 25 cents and 1 dollar. Chicago Illinois.

Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago

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Sharpe Appman Margerite Morales Escondida, Ky Frank L. Blake A. Mansell South Flores F. D. Hickman Southern Hotel J. Brown South Laredo J. Dietrich C. Resendez R. Luda G. H. Pickard East Cevallos J. A. Cook City C. Pena F. F. Brangan Kellar Sam Davenport Furnish T. Perez Nogalitos H. B. Rohmer Lachappelle T. V. Huffmeyer Probandt P. Sirio Lubbock D. Kirkwood W. Stischer A. Herrera Baylor Street A. Moon H. Bowen East Theo Avenue J. Mazzeo Palm Gardens F. Flores South Brazos C. Vasquez Wall Street C. Forestello Guadalupe H. C. Magers Trinity Street G. Hidalgo Parral C. Ramos Vera Cruz San Marcos R. Trevino South Colorado J. M .R. Garcia Jean Street South San Saba T. Carrillo Bellalley W. H. Brown South Frio G. Knowlton South San Marcos J. Gray West Commerce E. F. Jungerman E. G. Blount Matamoras South Cibolo Z. V. Lil Buena Vista C. F. Brink E. Amantea Morales B. B. Zamora North San Saba J. Lightner L. Roci North Concho J. Ogden A. Teetze Zavala W. J. Rawlings West Houston A. H. 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Calonge Comal J. J. Cruz Leona E. Tenorio J. Hauser A. A. Cortinas San Saba E. Hoyos P. Pena South Pecos F. F. Ayala Durango J. Pena M. Flores South Concho BE. Riojas San Fernando A. Flores Matamoros F. Camargo J. McNulty Hernandez el Paso D. Guerrero J. N. Tubbs Monterey F. C. Strittmatter San Anita J. McClintock F. H. Mullin M. Lozano M. E. Banks South Pinto J. W. Pelletier Lady of the Lake Academy A. Trevino J. Flores North Pecos EB. Fernandez North Laredo E. Ogden O. Allen Lake View Avenue V. Hettler F. Rivas Co. Jakey Camaron J. Jimenez North San Jacinto R. M. McArdle J. L. Townsend D. L. Bourland Lopez E. H. Guerrero Castro P. Arredondo Delgado F. A. Lowther Colorado Avenue L. Anderson Kingsbury V. Ricotta O. W. Haschke West Elmira W.S. Anderson West Cypress J. Baum West Poplar J. Holguin V. Gomez San Pedro Avenue A. J. Baird Howard W. H. Whisenant O. M. Campbell West Hullache J. T. Simmons West Magnolia T. P. Gallagher J. A. Zwart Magnolia L. Zepeda A. Sonnen M. Kline East Locust T. E. Hart Washington Place San Pedro Place C. Hardy Augusta J. D. Armstrong F. Wesp East Elmira C. H. Edwards Travis W. D. Hicks B. Swain Live Oak R. Ackerman Starr A. Jameson Avenue B J. E. Riley Fourth Street J. P. Cody Union G. EB. Vogt Sixth D. D. Heinen Third Seffel J. Mahaly Burnet F. Scherer Grand Avenue J. O. Sullivan North Olive C. Casey van Ness J. B. Thompson Milam A. Blackson Hackberry BE. H. Wilkinson M. Correa Paso Hondo Street C. Moore F. Mergle A. Ramirez Plum J. B. Randolph Montana S&s. Cifax Wyoming Alley M. G. Villastrigo Goliad E. Gorrell North G. C. Holmgreen South Olive H. C. Schumacher Omaha J. C. Mehan Kaneas G. C. Landanez Idaho J. P. Patton H. H TRUST George Lachmann Delaware E. Preis Leopold M. Usdansky H. Usdansky J. Aniol Leigh Co. Wetzel Indianola A. Winkler Callaghan Avenue O. Holekamp Brokshire Avenue J. W. Dickinson Arlington Court G. W. Coryell Drexel Avenue Hans Herbst South Alamo F. Caplah H. P. Spahn East Commerce T. D. 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