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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1912

Page

2

Testimony Boosts Plant Juice Claims in San Antonio Ad

San Antonio resident A M White of 1822 North Flores endorses Plant Juice as a direct, quick acting remedy for malaria constipation and various stomach liver kidney and blood disorders. He urges sufferers to visit Fischer's Drug Store at Houston and Alamo for a bottle and notes its strong tonic effects.

A. M. White North Flores Street San Antonio Fischer’s Drug Store Houston Alamo

Family in distress aided by Associated Charities

A sick and bereaved family, newly bereaved father, mother caring for a four month old baby, two children with typhoid, and a grandmother with rheumatism receive help from Mrs. Sadie Haley of the Associated Charities. The case, reported by neighbors, shows extensive hardship and medical suffering across the household.

Sadie Haley Associated Charities Haley

Judge John J. Haralson Dies at 82 in Alabama

Mobile reports the death of John Jonathan Haralson aged 82. He served 16 years as associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and was noted as one of the state's most distinguished jurists. He died in Montgomery at 10 o clock this morning.

John J. Haralson Mobile Ala John Jonathan Haralson Supreme Court of Alabama Montgomery Alabama

Mrs Wilkes Blessing and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Mrs Verna Willigs of Plattsburg Mississippi credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after nervous illness and digestive troubles and says it helped her have a healthy baby. The ad emphasizes women's health issues and invites letters for advice.

Plattsburg, Miss Lydia E. Pinkham Verna WiLligs Plattsburg Miss Tonkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass Tome Setter Will Ana Held

Texan Boomed UA Leader of Prohibitionists

Atlantic City July 11 The southern leaders select Andrew Jackson Houston of Beaumont Texas son of Gen Sam Houston as a prohibition party presidential candidate The convention debates chairmanship and a harmony candidate to unite insurgents amid platform proposals including direct senatorial votes six year presidential terms and abolition of child labor in mines and factories

Atlantic City N. J Prohibition Party Andrew Jackson Houston Beaumont Tex Houston Sam Houston W. G. Calderwood Minneapolis Charles G. Jones F. W. Louch Indiana Calderwood Resolutions Committee Omni-Partisan Board

Denver Judge Declines Prohibition Nomination for President

Judge Ben B. Lindsey of Denver telegraphed from Enid Oklahoma to George L. Thompson and others at the Atlantic City prohibition convention that he could not accept the prohibition nomination because he had promised the progressive party to which he would not join. The reply came after a telegram asking about his acceptance last night.

Enid Okla Progressive Party Ben B. Lindsey Denver George L. Thompson Atlantic City N. J Colorado

Postpone Calling Election for Mayor Option

Mayor Pro Tem William L. Richter proposed delaying a special election to replace Mayor Bryan Callaghan until a later date. The council will decide Monday, influenced by afternoon committee discussions, with focus also on the budget and June salaries. Richter met with Street Department head McManus about speeding garbage collection as three more wagons were added to the fleet.

William L. Richter Bryan Callaghan Richter McMan

Dixs Married in Bishop Texas Church Residence

Sherman B Dix and Miss Nancy Katherine Dix of Bishop were married at 7 30 p m at Rev W G Thomas's home. The bride is a popular Bishop young lady and the groom a Bishop businessman. They will tour Mexico for a month before returning to Bishop to reside.

Corpus Ti Corpus Christi Tex Sherman Dix Nancy Katherine Dix Bishop W. G. Thomas Mexico

Pepper Militia Bill Favored by Committee

Washington July 11 The Pepper bill to increase efficiency of militia was today favorably reported by the military affairs committee.

Washington Military Affairs Committee

Clayton Contempt Bill Passes in House

The House today passed the Clayton contempt bill providing a jury trial for those accused of indirect contempt of a federal court. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration as lawmakers address legal procedure and rights in federal court matters.

Washington House

Going Away for You Not About a Vacation

Quotations from the Detroit Free Press reflect a plan to stay home this year. A speaker notes choosing local shopping over travel to attract attention from area merchants with a visible display of wealth.

Detroit Free Press Gunter

Orozco Reaches Juarez To Map Out Campaign

General Orozco arrives in Juarez in a yellow caboose as rebel plans unfold. He meets with subordinates to map a guerrilla campaign across nine columns aimed at severing Huerta’s lines and pushing toward Sonora while pledging protection for foreigners and their property.

Génerel Orozto Washington el Paso Eléctric Light Company United States Mexico Orozco Juarez Caboose Associated Press Cormertment Orozto South Col Pascual Orozco Sr Ficar Laguna Madero Huerta Chihuahua City Torreon Chihuahua Sonora General Orozco

Rebels Move Toward Madera and Casas Grandes

Rebel forces in the Mexican northwest mobilize for an invasion of Sonora. Generals Rojas and Del Toro arrive from Juarez and proceed to Madera, expected rebel HQ on the Northwestern railroad. Generals Salazar and Campa command at Casas Grandes. Estimated rebel strength in the region: 2500.

Casas Grandes Mex Sonora Rojas del Toro Juarez Madera Salazar Campa

Rifles for Americans to Shield Hermosillo Consulate

The War Department will immediately ship thirty Krag Jorgensen rifles and 10 000 rounds of ammunition to the American consul in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico for protection against rebel raids. The dispatch follows a request filed through the State Department.

Washington, D. C Hermosillo Sonora Mexico War Department State Department

Garibaldi Resignation Confirmed in Mexico City

Official sources confirm Giuseppe Garibaldi resigns from command of volunteers in the column under General Sanjines in Mexico City as of July 11.

Garibaldi Mexico City Giuseppe Garibaldi Sanjines

San Carlos Water Company Chartered in Texas

The San Carlos Water company is chartered with a branch office in San Antonio. Capital stock is $1000. The aim is to operate a pumping plant in Webb County. Incorporators include I. F. Nicholson W. B. Tuttle D. K Furnish T. N. Smith and T. T. Campbell of San Antonio.

Warners Safe Remedies ENGLAND ASKS FOR DELAY ON CANAL BILL

The state department presses urgent Canal Bill measures while Britain may protest any discrimination in tolls. Taft and Stimson defend US right to regulate traffic. Senate and Lodge resist delay. debate centers on free passage for American ships and Hay-Pauncefote treaty implications.

State Department Senate Panama Canal United States Stimson Kansas City Suez Canal Great Britain Square Interoceanic Canals Committee Lodge Senator Lodge Senate Committee’ On Foreign Affairs Brandager Canals Committee Taft Congress

Man Spends 725 On Beer In 227 Days, Court Told

Adolphus G. Hagan of Boonton says he bought 14 500 glasses of beer at five cents each over 227 days amounting to 189 cubic feet of beer. He paid nothing to his wife, who became a public charge, the Morristown dispatch reports.

Adolphus G. Hagan Boonton Morristown N. J Hagan

San Antonio Leaders Push for Railroad Bonus Drive

Chamber of Commerce figures urge visiting San Antonio residents to fund a rail extension linking to the coast and Rio Grande valley. Hillyer reports $112,145 subscribed to the English bonus with four days left as committees organize a citywide canvass amid warnings of time urgency and rival efforts.

Chamber of Commerce H. B. Hildebrand Mr. Hildebrand London San Antonio Rio Grande Crowther R. L. Ball Bal W.S. Conness Atlee B. Ayres J. W. Warren Nat M. Went B. Tuttle Albert Steves J. R. H. Wester T. L. Conroy Young Men's Business League Graham T. H. Flannery R. T. Pruitt W. B. Tuttle A. B. Weakley G. W. Barcus Ed Dreiss W. W. Wiggins John L. Strohm Judge G. Tayloe Affieck H. O. Skinner Conness C. M. Stone R- B. Webb A. &. Tohkin A. B. Stephens J. H. Savage Leo Mandry J. Halle R. H. Wester John W. Warren C. M. Armstrong J. V. Hocker Homer Jones Boswell Walter McAllister G. V. Maverick Douglas Largen A. C. Burnet Yeon Goodman D. O. Terrell L. J. Hart F. M. Swearingen R. O. Whiteaker H. Goldschmidt H. H. Ragsdale R. W. Hamilton F. C. Smith

Labor Commissioner Reports Child Labor Law Observed

Captain J A Starling on inspection tour through Corpus Christi Kingsville and other Southwest Texas points found the child labor law was being observed in practically all places visited. No complaints will result from his inquiry.

Austin Tex J. A. Starling Pst Orpus Christiingsville Texas

Impeachment Resolution on Archbald Moves in House

Washington July 11 Impeachment resolution against Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court was taken up late today in the House with difficulty in obtaining quorum. Nee g ingue Has Hearing in Dallas July 11 ex amining trial of Mrs W Laduque who shot and killed her husband in a hotel began this afternoon. Worm invasion covers Greenwich sound west area with millions of larvae attacking thousands of shade trees and prompting spraying and torches by concerned commuters.

Archbald Washington, D. C Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court Nee.gingue Dallas Tex W. Laduque Sound Greenwich Conn

Bitter Debate Between Connecticut Representatives Stirs House

In Washington on July 11 a fierce clash between Rep. Hill and Rep. Reilly of Connecticut nearly led to fisticuffs. Footwork, raised fists, and a bitter personal feud followed prior accusations from winter. Members moved close as the sergeant at arms watched.

Washington House Representatives Hill and Reilly Connecticut Eilly Hill

Negro to be hanged for wife murder in Austin

Preparations are under way for the execution of John Henry, a negro, scheduled tomorrow morning between 10 and 11 o clock. The governor refused clemency and the death sentence will be carried out inside the jail on a scaffold already used for about a dozen prior executions.

Austin Tex John Henry Nekro Bowman Matthews Henry

Crossing Contract Filed For Victoria Grade Crossing

Judge Claude Pollard filed with the railroad commission a contract between the Brownsville road and the Southern Pacific to construct and jointly maintain a grade crossing and interlocking device at Victoria where the two lines junction. The crossing on the Beeville branch is nearly completed.

Austin Tex Claude Pollard Kingsville Brownsville Road Railroad Commission Southern Pacific Railway Victoria Beeville Southern Pacific

Secretary of State Deposits 67388 in June Receipts

Secretary of State Gregg deposited 67388 with the state treasury, representing June receipts from charter fees franchise tax collections and other sources.

Austin Tex Gregg State Treasury Department State Department

Newspaper men discuss press day at St Anthony hotel

About a hundred Chamber of Commerce members gathered for a Press day luncheon at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio to hear talks on newspaper work. Speakers urged San Antonio to fund a $250,000 railroad bonus for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican line.

Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Hotel Fourth Estate San Antonio Joseph Emerson Smith P. Brown The Farmer and the Press William L. Hoefgen Labor and the Press W. J. Edgecombe

Progressives Lead Delegates at Wisconsin Democratic Convention

In Milwaukee 836 delegates focused on progressive candidates for public office. Democrats pledged to nominate a progressive ticket with the expectation that many La Follette supporters would join.

Milwaukee Toay Senator la Follette

Steamship Company Sold at Receiver's Sale in New Orleans

The Bluefields Steamship company was sold at a receiver's sale by order of the United States court and brought $160,000. Victor Camors, a local flour merchant and stockholder, was the purchaser.

Williams' Kidneys Pills Promise Quick Relief

Advertisement claims Williams' Kidneys Pills cure overworked nerves affecting kidneys and bladder. It targets pains in loins sides and back, plus facial puffiness. Sold for 50 cents by A. M. Fischer and available through druggists.

All Rigeate A. M. Fischer

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