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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
2
The Rev J M Robertson D D of San Leon recounts a cancer scare in his family and his use of Vitalitas to remove a rose colored spot on his cheek. He claims it cured the growth and asserts Vitalitas is a premier curative force. A display and sample are offered at Wagner drug store.
Elks hold a parade of marching clubs and drills in Genesee Valley Park with prizes and band concerts as part of their fortieth ninth grand lodge reunion. Rochester hosts a water carnival on the Upper Genesee river. The grand lodge accepted a 260000 dollar bid from a Salt Lake City contractor to build a new national home, with site decisions pending by the national home commission chaired by Garry Hermann of Cincinnati.
A vintage classified style ad announces Riverside Restaurant with a catchy slogan urging good meals. The brief promo emphasizes a trusted dining choice and enduring recommendation.
A fourteen year old threatened to fetch a pistol and later appeared with a loaded 38 caliber bulldog on Elmira Street. He cocked the weapon at a playmate until others tackled him and called police. The pistol and five cartridges were seized. the boy remains under probation officer supervision. Arthur Kudson arrested Ernest Smith within 30 minutes of the commission. Smith is described as a habitual runaway.
The annual Texas Sheriffs Association meeting ends with Corpus Christi chosen as next host. Officers elected: W. R. Crane president, W. L. Wright vice president, Miss Lydia Kirk secretary-treasurer. Delegates pledge strict enforcement of game laws after Sterett speech. They oppose a constitutional bond amendment and salary-based pay. Congressman Buchanan spoke against salary plans.
The murdered body of Mrs. John Sykes of Post Texas was found in an alley this morning with four chest wounds. Her hat, shoes, and handbag were missing. Mrs Sykes had come to Angleton for health reasons and left her boarding place in the afternoon to collect mail.
Authorities and state police pursue leads in the July death of 18 year old Alice Crispell whose body was found at Harvey's Lake. About 50 witnesses have been summoned for the inquest as police seek rival suitors. Herbert Johns, the girl’s sweetheart, remains in custody and protests his innocence as investigators press the case.
Mexican papers report no defeat for Lieut. Col. Rubio Navarette and cite optimistic government sources. They claim General Joaquin Maas won minor victories near Monclova and east of it, while plans to destroy Constitutionalists proceed, with Interior Minister Urrutia declaring peace may be an accomplished fact.
J F Muench of Terre Haute Indiana, captured two days earlier on spy charges, was released by federal authorities in Juarez. He said he wandered near the Rio Grande by the union station and sat down to rest. Mexican soldiers arrested him after he crossed. General Pascual Orozco Jr. reports 3000 federal troops moving north from Torreon to Chihuahua. Repairs to the National railroad south of Juarez will begin soon and telegraph service to Chihuahua is back.
July 10. A strong Constitutionalists force operates along the National railway south of Saltillo. A work train was attacked, returning to Saltillo with six wounded aboard. Seven dead were left behind as Colonel Maas marches to reinforce General Navarette. The War Department says an attack on Monclova will begin Friday. Carlos Pereyra succeeds Federico Gamboa as minister to Belgium.
Col. Juan Cabral arrived at Cananea with eight cannon seized from the federals above Guaymas. He planned to send four to aid the Guaymas bombardment and dispatch the rest to back the Chihuahua Constitutionalists in their projected attack on Juarez. Telegraph lines below Hermosillo were damaged, preventing a Guaymas update.
Robert Hazelrigg a prominent cattleman is held prisoner by Mexican Constitutionalists with his nephew and niece, son and daughter of J B Hazelrigg. The American consul and J B Hazelrigg proceed to Columbia to seek release. Hazelrigg recently bought 200 head of cattle from Naranjos of Lampazos, an alleged Huerta sympathizer, a move seen as trigger for his capture and cattle seizure.
Secretary Bryan announced after an hour and a quarter with Ambassador Chinda that the reply to the latest Japanese notes on the California anti alien land law may be deferred until next week. No reason was given for the change. Representatives of railroads and trainmen will seek President Wilson's aid to avert a threatened strike by urging immediate action on Erdman act amendments. I ate my first meal at the Riverside while in town.
Tado Kamiya and Dr. Jui chi Soyeda, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce officers, arrived in Seattle to assess Japanese sentiment in the United States regarding the California anti alien land law. They urged Japanese to remain calm and orderly while trusting U S justice to prevail. They will attend a dinner hosted by the Japanese consul with Seattle business leaders and community members.
The Tai Hei Yo News Agency reports Vis count Kentaro Kaneko received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt stating that American public opinion will not permit Japanese naturalization, fearing similar Chinese claims. Roosevelt pledged to help resolve the California alien land ownership dispute. Kaneko is a Harvard Law School graduate.
Count Tadasu Hayashi a leading Japanese statesman who helped forge the Anglo Japanese alliance died today at 63 after surgery following injuries from a jinrikisha accident. He served as foreign minister and was ambassador to the United Kingdom and to China and Russia.
The article discusses a potential bond issue that could raise salaries beyond city department heads to include other workers. Current payroll totals about $56 000 monthly, with June payroll slightly higher than May and up about $10 000 from a year ago due to active departments. Mayor Brown notes raises hinge on council budget and bond approval while avoiding revenue shortfalls.
A brief advertisement urges readers dissatisfied with current dining to visit the Riverside for a potential change and new dining experience.
Burial permits list six deceased: William Hess 52 of Center Point Texas died July 9. R C McKinney 42 died July 9 on San Juan road. J Achterberg 45 died July 5 at Santa Rosa hospital. Co M Walke 57 died July 7 in Shreveport Louisiana. Susan Lewis 76 died July 6 of 310 Wilson street. Mrs Manuela de Leon de Bugueh 60 died July 8 at Santa Rosa hospital.
To Mr and Mrs Jacob Zinsmeyer a girl born July 6 1286 Colorado avenue. To Mr and Mrs R Rodriguez a boy born July and 946 Ruiz Street. To Mr and Mrs A Sandoval a boy born July 7 715 South Pecos street. To Mr and Mrs J A Anderson a girl born July 8 315 Delgado street. To Mr and Mrs B H Williams a girl born July 6 3001 West Houston street.
Asmeregildo Colungo and Anastacia Gusman wed with licenses issued in St. Louis. A local millionaire purchased a newspaper for his two sons to provide them with a future occupation after college.
The article argues delaying painting wastes money by 10 percent annually and notes paint must drop 26 percent to save that much on wages. It warns against cheap paint costing 50 to 100 percent more in wear and first cost. Devoe Moody and Hormann paints are promoted.
Governor Colquitt plans to appoint a top banker as commissioner of insurance and banking after Ben L. Gill’s resignation. The nominee has not yet accepted and could earn far more than the state salary. Gill will remain in office until August 1, while the governor bases the choice on high qualifications and willingness to sacrifice salary. The Alamo restoration proceed appears funded by a $5000 appropriation with possible private subscriptions, and no extra state funds are anticipated. The governor returned to Austin to assist in sheriff entertainments at the mansion.
A sequence of 1912 1913 1918 property transfers lists numerous buyers and sellers. Entries include J R Senn to M W Kerley on lot 3 new city block Halliday Avenue, S and Mrs A Wilson to George Hagelstein, Andrew Hanson to Ira C Ogden, and Ira C Ogden to H B Holmes on West Craig place. Also J B Stafford to A E and E E Nolen, P A Vance and C B Watters to A Arnesen, and Southwestern Land Corporation to John Saunders, with varied parcels and deed details. Several redemptions note certificates from the Texas comptroller and large estate parcels.
W. A. Cocke seeks a five room dwelling on East Craig Place valued at 4000 dollars. Mrs. Mattie Woods plans a five room dwelling on East Dewey Place for 1500 dollars. J. N. Cariker files for a five room dwelling on Summit Avenue at 1500 dollars. B E Juhiman reports a five room dwelling on North Comal Street for 1250 dollars. Nims and Hyde submit a box house on Labor Avenue for 250 dollars. Marguerite Ingleman plans a three room dwelling on Oak Street for 600 dollars. Mrs. G A Wiemers requests an eight room dwelling on West Houston Street for 250 dollars.
No. 818 Cadillac Lone Star Brewing Company Jones avenue. No. 3819 Studebaker H. J. Jary 1316 Wyoming street. No. 3820 Stevens Anton Freisenhahn Bulverde Texas.
Two more flying boats prepared to start today in the hazardous Chicago to Detroit cruise begun Tuesday. Glenn L. Martin trails two days. Walter E. Johnson plans to launch after magneto repairs. Beckwith Havens to leave Macatawa. Roy Francis, after a death scare and a log strike, reach South Haven and push toward Macatawa Bay.
H W Michel, once a mail carrier, died after attempting death by own action in the Merchants' Exchange following losses of seven to eight thousand dollars in speculation.
In Austin Texas on July 10 the 9 30 closing law forces many saloons to close or transfer. Louis Kunkel Jr and Louis W Har tung at 126 Main Avenue report reduced hours and sales. The comptroller notes transfers rise as license fees remain unchanged despite shorter hours.
Allegro Sanchez Allegro was condemned to death yesterday after a failed April 13 assassination attempt in Madrid. He fired three shots at King Alfon, hitting the king’s horse in the neck as the attack unfolded in the capital streets.
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