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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1913
Page
4
J. W. Hunt of San Antonio reports a dramatic recovery after using Vitalitas for bladder and kidney trouble eczema and catarrh. He spent hundreds on medicines before five weeks of use and says the product cleanses the system restocks with new energy and guarantees relief. He urges others to view the Wagner drug store display and consult the Vitalitas representative.
Fort Worth saloons mostly shut at 9 30 pm fearing a mistake despite county attorney ordering usual hours. Cullman Alabama touted as most prosperous township with every family head owning a home and holding a bank account. Cooperative farming practiced in the county.
Chief Lancaster directed foot patrols mounted police and motor units to arrest all drivers with open exhaust cut-outs on public streets. After a mayoral police briefing the crackdown aims to end ongoing nuisance with arrests and fines to deter noncompliance before appearing before Judge Lowther.
The Jones Works excise law took effect in Washington DC restricting alcohol sales from 1 to 7 am and on Sundays. A saloonkeeper, Frank Kenney, committed suicide after fearing loss of his business as the law closed his saloon.
The English navy has developed fire control to the point that a single officer can discharge all the guns on one side of a ship at the same instant, with shells reaching the target together for a crushing blow.
A legal challenge questions the use and lapse of a 5000 dollar appropriation for Alamo improvements. It alleges the governor and superintendent act beyond authority, seeking to force payment of a 4523.64 balance. The petition cites no plans from the superintendent and accuses the governor of directing restoration work contrary to law.
Colquitt, Tex July 1 Governor said he was surprised to learn another injunction had been filed to halt the Alamo restoration work. He refused to comment further and would not commit to any next move in prosecuting the project.
At 2 30 p m work on the Alamo continued under J B Nitschke who oversaw progress and spoke of avoiding an injunction from the Daughters of the Republic He planned to meet Professor Giesecke and then proceed to a rock quarry north of town.
Postmaster Arthur G. Fisk of San Francisco refused to resign when asked by Postmaster General Burleson. Fisk noted his appointment by President Taft and Senate confirmation for a four year term ending June 14, 1916. He stated no charges were made against him and declined to resign.
The article reports a near five to one approval for a one third two thirds paying plan for a bond issue in San Antonio. It outlines the estimated tax impact, noting a small rate increase and possible $1.5 million for street paving within a projected $5 million total for street work. Precinct by precinct results show a light turnout with a final total of 3,559 for and 791 against.
A belated AP dispatch from San Jose de Guaymas describes General Ojeda leading the remnants of 3500 federal troops retreating from Guaymas toward Hermosillo. Along the road, hunger thirst and heat decimated the colorfully named forces as state troops captured artillery trains and rifles, while many soldiers perished or begged for water.
Senors Zambrano Anaya and Perez former Monterey mayor and two aldermen passed through San Antonio en route to Eagle Pass to present a Huerta to Carranza peace proposition. The terms remain undisclosed. They had been in Mexico City with General Trevino since being summoned earlier. Huerta allegedly authorized them to negotiate with Carranza and a conference with the Constitutionalists was anticipated soon.
San Antonio resident M. A. Griffin faced a deadly ransom demand when four carbines were leveled at him after a confrontation. He paid $800 to secure his life, with authorities pursuing the extortionists and investigating the coercive scheme.
Antonio in Fresnillo, Mexico, reportedly paid $800 in gold to a revolutionist led by Tomas Contreras after a raid on his ranch. The gunmen demanded $1000 and threatened a firing squad before leaving. Griffin, who spoke after returning to San Antonio, cites chaotic conditions, halted rail traffic, and Huerta’s weakness as factors.
Constitutionalist representatives in New Orleans charge Huerta agents planned exporting war munitions stored in Meridian Mississippi since December 1911. Rodolfo Reyes, son of the revolutionary leader, claims the arms as his personal property.
A $10,000 stained glass window made for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in London is held at the New York customs house awaiting tariff status. Current duties would be 45 percent ($4500) but the new bill may cut to 15 percent. The window depicts Christ with archangels and is among the largest and finest in America.
A caravan of 20 automobiles carrying nearly 100 persons left Indianapolis today for a 3575 mile tour in support of a trans continental highway named the Lincoln Transcontinental Rock Highway. The route would run from New York to Los Angeles with California as the western terminus.
Stops will be made at many cities en route where speakers will attempt to stir up enthusiasm for the project. The plan originated with Carl Fisher of Indianapolis. He aims to build it by popular subscription. Estimated cost is 10,000,000 dollars with 4,000,000 already subscribed.
J Q Tabor manager of Magnolia's Southern Texas division testified in the Texas oil penalty case. The Magnolia Petroleum Company defends against claims it raided Pierce Fordyce Oil Association sales staff two years earlier, crippling its sales department by removing personnel.
First Lieutenant Harry Graham of the aviation corps US Army is reported much better after a motorcycle accident near Galveston. He was badly cut and bruised in a fall into a gun pit at 50 miles an hour but doctors say the injuries are not likely to prove fatal. Graham is known in San Antonio where he served with the Twenty second Infantry before joining Fort Sam Houston aviation duties.
At the Austin meeting of the penitentiary investigation committee W. T. Eldridge submitted a sensational report that was immediately sent to the attorney general's department for consideration. Eldridge allowed publication but with an agreement it not appear before Sunday July 6.
Japan's latest note on the California alien land law arrived by cable and the Japanese embassy began preparing it for presentation to Secretary Bryan. The document contains no ultimatum. The issue is set against published European medical statistics citing about 100000 physicians.
A compilation of business names and addresses including Barnes T E, Bergmann & Hassbauer, Bond's Delicatessen, Crockett Grocery Co, Dixie Oil Co, and others. Entries list street addresses in San Antonio and nearby locales such as Junction and Purgason & Son, detailing a snapshot of retail and wholesale food services and suppliers in the region.
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