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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
3
Postoffice inspectors counted 1,323,199,508 stamps worth 30,452,121.73 dollars at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The reserve supply, ordered by Postmaster General Burleson, matched the department’s records after eight days of verification.
Milam County Fair in Rockdale Texas opens its sixth annual event with large attendance and notable exhibits. The Milam County Girls' Tomato Club and the Boys' Corn Club highlight yesterday's parade. An excellent racing program highlights the three day event.
Edith Rigby, militant suffragette, admits setting the Rivington residence blaze for Sir William Lever and a July 5 bomb at the Liverpool Cotton Exchange. She proclaims pride in her acts, vows the house as a beacon, and warns of cat and mouse acts under government pressure. She was remanded for further hearing.
Miss Clara Elizabeth Given freed from prison in London after a hunger and thirst strike left her in serious health. She and Kitty Marion were sentenced on July 3 to three years penal servitude for setting fire to stands at Hurst Park race course.
Funeral services for the Rev. J. M. Cochran 87 died here Tuesday night. A Presbyterian minister for 65 years he was well known across Texas after moving from Virginia in 1853.
News from Hico reports the death of Tom Stovall aged about 24, after an automobile crash Tuesday. He formerly served as assistant city ticket agent for the Katy in Waco, and was son of a prosperous Hico businessman. Saunders Heads College in Fort Worth. Dr Bacon Saunders elected president and Dr I C Chase named dean at Fort Worth Medical College. Dr R C Gimour chosen vice president.
Columbus Texas July 10 A heavy night rain fell locally in Columbus with some hail accompanying the downpour. The storm was confined to the area around the town.
A Cedar Rapids resident reports relief from cramps headaches backaches and abdominal pain after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. The letter also urges other women with similar troubles to try the remedy and notes confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Secretary of War Garrison sent commendations to Brig. Gen. Hunter Liggett Maj. J E Normoyle and Lieut. Col. A E Bradley for outstanding camp sanitation policing and comfort of 40 000 to 50 000 Civil War veterans at Gettysburg encampment despite extreme heat. He contrasted with Spanish American War camps and noted strides in military camp management.
The Texas prison commission reports 4087 convicts in state prisons and state farms, up 24 from June 1. In June 111 new prisoners were registered led by Victoria County with 14 and Dallas County with 9. Discharges reached 35 with 30 pardoned, 21 escaped, and 6 died. State force totals 3355 and leased 732, with Clemens farm at 721 and Huntsville prison at 593.
New York July 10 actor and playwright Aubrey Boucicault died of pneumonia in New York. He was born in London in 1868 and was the son of English actor Dion Boucicault. He came to the United States in 1890.
PARIS July 10 Williams F Mc Combs chairman of the Democratic national committee shows excellent progress toward recovery from the operation for appendicitis performed Tuesday.
The Central Freight Association called a meeting for Monday to discuss a revision of freight rates across class and commodity categories affecting shippers in at least thirteen states. The notice does not specify the revision form but indicates a possible rate increase will be examined.
The Civil Service Commission warns postal authorities about spoof coaching schools sending notices to 20 000 fourth class postmasters claiming imminent service examinations. Some groups offer $3 sample questions, though the commission already provides these materials. Precautions and fraud orders are expected.
Don’t overlook rheumatism that settles in the heart causing valve disruption. The cure lies in addressing the cause. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen kidneys to keep blood clean of poisons and uric acid crystals, reducing rheumatic symptoms and heart disturbance. Fischer Drug Co. adv.
Navy officials have nearly despaired of recovering the electric wiring plans for the dreadnought Pennsylvania stolen from the Navy Department last March. Secret agents pursued numerous clues with no result, and the loss caused naval circles to buzz. A formal statement by Mr. Daniels was issued after a month, placing the matter with the Department of Justice amid rumors of a foreign power’s agent behind the theft.
The St Anthony Roof Garden offers dining and music with soloists Arturo Lugaro and Charles Cameron Bell performing tonight. Lugaro is noted for a baritone tone and Bell as a tenor.
Rome July 10. Engineer Giannini, a witness in the graft disclosures linked to the Palace of Justice construction, died by his own action. His testimony led to implications for Deputies Luzatta and Brunialti in the multi million overrun case.
City school children rose by 619 and county students by 294, according to final scholastic census figures completed by Superintendent Hammond in Fort Worth, Texas this morning.
Vincent Astor announced plans to construct a children’s home in New York as a memorial to his father who perished in the Titanic disaster. The project aims to honor the family’s philanthropic legacy with a lasting charitable institution.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and other listed ailments for men women and children. A bottle provides two months of treatment and is offered by mail for $1.00 with testimonials from St. Louis physician Dr E W Hall.
George M. Reynolds president of the Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago spoke at the Minnesota Bankers Association in Duluth on the Administration Currency Bill. He praised the effort to craft a strong law but criticized that all seven federal reserve board members would be presidential appointees, risking banking control by a political board.
Capt. S. H. Stitt, president of the Arlington Hotel Company and first hotel man to settle in Hot Springs, died here yesterday from apoplexy. He came from Nashville, Tennessee, in 1870.
State figures show 34 475 75 dollars spent to maintain the State Senate during the 78 day legislative session last winter. Expenditures include 10 416 for per diems 2 736 40 for mileage and 20 870 35 for salaries of officers and employees. Lieutenant governor per diem 341 mileage 115. Highest mileage went to Senator Claude Hudspeth 281 60, next to Senator Johnson 239 60.
Commissioner of Agriculture Kone leaves Austin for Corpus Christi to participate as a delegate in the state good roads convention. He will then attend the dry farming congress in Sabinas and visit Brownsville and other Rio Grande Valley areas to address farmers institutes.
In Charleston Kansas Attorney General John S. Dawson was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General at its annual convention in Charleston.
In LITTLE ROCK Ark July 10 three men T W Cotton Adolph Kahn and Fred Schneider named as directors in the defunct Valley Savings Bank were taken into custody authorities said the arrest relates to the bank failure and alleged financial irregularities.
Three Argenta officers were arrested yesterday after a depositor accused them of knowingly permitting and conniving at accepting funds while the bank was insolvent. They were released on bond pending preliminary examination.
AUSTIN July 10. Longview city attorney M. I. Cunningham announced the approval of $10,000 in Longview Independent School District bonds by the attorney general's department. He also indicated plans underway for material street improvements in the city.
An advertisement urges women to buy Lehn & Fink's Riveris Talcum from their druggist in a large glass jar with sprinkler top. It promises a dainty alluring fragrance, soft velvety skin, and charm, claiming it is pure and suitable for delicate skin.
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