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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
3
Sloganeering ad touts TIZ as a miracle foot remedy that relieves sore tired swollen sweaty and foul smelling feet and removes corns and bunions without powders. It promises full pores cleansing and instant relief and offers a money back guarantee with 25 cent boxes available locally or by mail from Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago.
Associated Press reports a Chicago ice famine due to extreme heat. Ice supply cut by half with large firms unable to meet demand while independent drivers push up prices. Milk dealers warn of the greatest shortage the city has seen as heat persists.
Lowell Massachusetts July 6 Gilbert Wright of Chelmsford reports a setting of eggs abandoned by a hen nearly ready to hatch hatched on its own as heat kept the nest warm. Ten eggs already hatched and more expected. atmosphere replaced the hen at the finish.
The G Herman Furniture company of Brenham purchased the large stock of Reese and undertaking in Yoakum. Mr Tatum, in business since Yoakum's early days, will wind down his operation as inventory is completed.
Columns detail planned moves of the Thirteenth Infantry Ninth Cavalry and Fourth Field Artillery as they depart Fort Sam Houston for Fort Leavenworth Fort D A Russell and Fort Douglas. Bids set transport arrangements while engineers pontoon equipment stays in San Antonio.
In Floresville area on July 6 County Clerk John McDaniel and son bought 400 acres of farm land at 38 dollars per acre. C W Haverlah sold 143 acres about fifteen miles from Floresville to D Schroeder of Weimar for 5000 dollars.
The nine nation conference concluded a brief session on July 6 and adjourned. An international steel organization plan will be drafted by a 30 member committee drawn from each national group and later submitted. American members include J K K Gary A J Farrell C M Schwab E A S Clarke and Willis L King. The convention elected Gary as chairman and W B Peat of England as secretary before adjournment. Delegates were received by King Albert and visited a naval school.
The $150,000 special appropriation for Texas state penitentiaries, made by the Thirty-second legislature, was exhausted. J. C. Haynes in Huntsville drew warrants for the remaining funds but the system must await a coming special session or draw through the comptroller's office under AG ruling.
Foley Kidney Pills use specially chosen ingredients to support kidney function and urinary tract health. The product is described as antiseptic, litholytic, and a uric acid solvent, offered by King & Pattison Drug Co.
Governor returns to Austin and starts finalizing a schedule of dates to campaign against the statewide prohibition amendment. He plans to be active on the road until the prohibition election day.
President Taft plans a two day yachting trip aboard the Mayflower to escape Washington heat and discuss politics with prominent senators. He will board in Philadelphia on July 7 and reach Washington Monday morning.
Marian Co. Smith sues the Pullman Company in the fifty seventh district court for 1950 dollars claiming she bought a San Antonio to Atlanta Pullman ticket but was awakened at 5 am and denied a berth. She says she was forced to vacate her berth before Houston and given a card promising a seat and berth in New Orleans if space was available.
A new dry goods firm named Victor Dry Goods company has been organized in Yoakum by S. S. Stahl and A. V. Dullye and will open in the Wangeman building. S. S. Drain, formerly with C. Dees Mercantile, is named as manager.
The Rev. Davis McDowell Douglas of Marion Avenue Presbyterian Church Baltimore has accepted the presidency of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina at Clinton. He takes leadership duties in Clinton as the college seeks direction under new head.
A tenant house was blown down by a heavy wind on the Stacy farm south of Snyder Texas during the night. W Boon and his family occupants were bruised but not seriously injured.
The Light charity plans another semi weekly distribution of flowers books and magazines to the citys hospitals and charitable institutions on Friday double the usual quantity due to Fridays missed delivery on July 4 donors urged to send flowers books or magazines to the Light office by 1100 am Friday and to attach donors names The afflicted patients look forward to the gifts with renewed hope after the holiday pause.
Frederick Prager was found dead in his north side Pittsburgh home just after his death was reported. Neighbors rushed in and ransacked for a purported 11 000 hidden on the premises, requiring police to restore order and protect the scene. Three weeks earlier Prager’s sister Emma Strana killed herself, and months before John Strana died in a mill. Police planned a thorough search.
A telegram from Isaac F. Emerson announces his marriage to Mrs. Anna Preston McCormack of Irvington on the Hudson. Emerson, a Baltimore drug maker, was formerly married to Captain Emerson whose divorce for desertion occurred last May in Baltimore.
Karnes County Texas reports 1911 assessed valuation of 10,372,300 dollars, up 560,000 dollars from 1910. County assessor notes a solid gain across the county reflecting property value increases.
Walter V. Fort a prominent Texas insurance man died last evening in Waco leaving a family and longtime involvement in the industry. Fort was known for his work in the state and his death marks a significant local loss.
The Manchester strike action worsens as cotton workers idle due to coal shortages and mills shut down indefinitely. Thousands of strikers and out of work people fill the streets, joined by coal miners in sympathy. About 750 troops and 300 London police deployed to quell disturbances as rioting erupts briefly and is subdued by police battlings.
A steamer from Ensenada brought Consul Simpischs preliminary report on the Amalpo killings by Mexican federals. Four white men were killed, including a Canadian and British subject and a French man. Several Americans present are believed to have escaped. The voluminous report was sent to the Washington state department and not released.
Joseph Wendling, janitor at St. John's Catholic church, started serving a life sentence for the December 1909 murder of 8-year-old Alma Kellner after the state's highest court affirmed the verdict. A nationwide manhunt spanned Louisiana, Texas, and other states, ending with his capture in San Francisco.
Dr. J. S. S. Abbott, state food and dairy commissioner, announced steps to force ice dealers statewide to provide full weight in sales. He issued a bulletin to county and city officials asking help to end abuses under the pure food law and said 150 pounds of butter was seized in Austin, with agents seizing syrup, apples, and honey elsewhere. the attorney general was asked to file complaints.
Yoakum, July 6. Concrete sidewalks are being laid now with a new sidewalk from Gonzales street to the passenger depot under construction. City crews say sidewalk building has just begun and soon residential streets will have fine walks.
Lockhart Texas July 6 County Tax Assessor J M Alexander and assistant E H Lipscomb finished compiling the assessment rolls revealing a total valuation of $11,564,000, a gain of $300,000 over last year and a steady five year rise in Caldwell county property values.
Guadalupe county women organized for state-wide prohibition held a rally at the First Methodist church in Seguin. A large turnout from across the county listened to several speakers as committees reported their progress.
In a fierce typhoon a Japanese coast storm wrecked boats and buildings at Yokohama harbor, killing twenty five. The steamer Sado Maru saved six men from a capsized junk at Yokokachi harbor after four hours at sea. Winds and floods disrupted the coast, with numerous vessels overturned and casualties inland.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound offers relief for coughs and colds in children and adults. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is sold in a yellow package by King & Pattison Drug Co.
GONZALES Texas July 6 The grand jury reports three indictments Will Ezell two burglary cases and Sam Jones one burglary case Both men are in jail awaiting action in the courts.
Mobile expects a light voter turnout today as residents decide if liquor may be sold by private dealers under 1900s legislative regulations. Inclement weather hampers early voting in the county.
The Cunard steamer Ivernia, temporarily patched, departed Queenstown for Liverpool under her own steam today, escorted by five tugs and salvage steamers. She was laid up since striking near Daunts Rock in fog May 24 while returning from Boston. Permanent repairs will follow in Liverpool.
Four Italian women replaced striking excavators in Warrens trench near Schenectady New York on July 6. Police protected the workers as five men demonstrated against the move. The contractor had difficulty obtaining male labor and paid the women 50 cents an hour for their strike breaking service.
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