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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
2
San Antonio businessman W F Mills claims Vitalitas cured his long running gouty rheumatism and urges friends to try the remedy at Wagner drug store. He says the tonic dissolves uric acid crystals and removes toxins, improving digestion, skin, and vitality. A display is open for sampling.
Police charged a Dolorosa street druggist with selling cocaine and morphine without prescription. Judge Lowther dismissed the case after the informant admitted she had a physician prescription. Authorities planned a new charge based on a white man’s statement of purchasing drugs without prescription.
A mammoth oil driven harvester tried on Australian wheat fields clears about 60 acres in two days. Inventors in Germany unveil apparatus enabling gas lamps to be lit and extinguished by wireless waves.
Charles E. Burkes former sergeant at arms of the Texas Legislature and deputy U S marshal drowns in the Llano River near Mason while trying to rescue his fiancée Effie Games. Miss Games also dies. funeral for Miss Games later set in Belton. Burkes 30, famous state figure, with Waco ties.
A compiled notice records numerous transfers including Haggie Williams to H Short in Lynnwood Addn for 2006, A C Dauchey to M A Twyman in Madeleine Terrace for 4250, Goode to Pawst on Dignowity Hill for 1150, Palm Heights deals 1500 and 1100, Brunswick Park parcels 1800 and 8000, East Houston street lot 21000, Lakeview Gardens tracts 1100, Sunset Place blocks 1200 and 306, Rosedale Park deeds 390 and 200, Cloudcroft addition 2890, and Main avenue tract 15466.67.
The notice lists automobile licenses including No. 38389 Ford belonging to Freeman with address RR F D 4 and No. 3840 Apperson KE P Rasmusson 614 West Magnolia Avenue. Also No. 3841 Harley-Davidson for Irene Behrns 303 Delgado Street No. 3842 Overland for James Aiken 802 Delmar Street and No. 8843 Studebaker for J J Loessberg 736 Dawson Street.
Miss Sarah Schwary seeks repairs on Dolorosa street for 500 dollars while Bertha Carthman runs an iron-clad shop on Monterey street for 250 dollars. The czar’s noted motor refusal contrasts with royal car use by King Edward and Christian IX during a Danish gathering, as France debates taxing paintings on transfers.
Report says Amgasgador’s home towers over Eagle Pass and troops patrol the river bank at night to shield him. Local residents, including Americans, ridicule the consul’s drastic measures and question the threat level.
A telegram to the Constitutionalist committee says Generals Ojeda and Barron left Guaymas aboard the gunboat Morelos, leaving General Bravo in command. Obregon cites an attempted defection note from Colonel Diunoz offering recognition and troops, and says he doubled guards after replying.
Federal troops from Guaymas occupied Empalme a suburb north of the fort late yesterday. American railway workers prepared to leave as General Obregon's forces withdrew to the north after a request by Guaymas foreign consuls. The consul petition to Congress to nullify Taft's neutrality proclamation was sent to Arizona senators, signed by many American professionals and business leaders.
Governor Carranza submits a diplomatic protest to the U S State Department against recognizing Huerta. He reports Mexican anti American sentiment in Mexico City and orders belligerent rights for the Constitutionalists. Carranza’s forces surround Monclova with 4000 to 5000 troops and claim victories at Candela. Reports say mass executions of Carranza sympathizers occur in Monclova amid fighting with Federal forces.
John Burk a longtime El Paso resident and bridge builder for the Southern Pacific Railroad says ten days of Plant Juice improved his health. He reports better digestion sleep and reduced stomach bloating claiming the product cures uric acid related ailments and boosts vitality. Fischer's drug store sells the bottle.
A suspect was brought to Piedras Negras for trial on a similar charge after being held in Binas yesterday.
In Tehuantepec Oaxaca Morales known as Tuerto commanded the Murales garrison. After entertaining Constitutionalists he joined their army triggering a battle in which he is said to have been killed. Federal troops from Salina Cruz moved to crush the moveable force as bodies were reported. Morale for Michoacan's Constitutionalists remains unsettled as they threaten Morelia.
Governor Carranza head of the Constitutionalists accuses Provisional President Huerta of instigating anti American demonstrations in Mexico City. From Nadadores he sends via Associated Press the message to Huerta declaring the people protest against his conduct and warning of responsibility for treason.
In Douglas Arizona on July 16, Constitutionalists of Sonora warned against foreign pressure from Washington to intervene in Mexico. They stressed their desire to avoid foreign involvement and noted Obregon's retirement in Guaymas as a concession to foreign consuls. Huerta is said to seek intervention, while the Constitutionalists oppose it.
A telegram received in San Antonio from Arturo Carranza to Jose Montemayor denies the death of Jesus Carranza brother of Governor Venustiano Carranza. Dated in Nagle Pass the message says the father is perfectly well and expresses relief that the rumor is false.
The military governor of Vera Cruz ordered the closure of La Opinion and La Union, accusing them of fomenting revolutionary sentiment. No arrests were reported.
The San Antonio school board meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Saturday morning in the board rooms at the Prudential Life building. Voters will note that the bond election votes Friday may be canceled.
Mayor Clinton G. Brown pledges no campaign for a $9.45 million bond plan to fund street and sewer upgrades, a city hospital, bridges, and sidewalks. He says the plan will ease taxes over 40 years and attract outside capital, asserting broad voter support and inclusive eligibility to vote.
A description of a major urban land discovery stresses the city’s downtown site as the biggest piece of property yet found. Officials note its potential impact on development and public access, with planners outlining possible uses and timelines.
Theodore H. Banks travels with a Watch San Antonio Grow banner urging working men to vote next Friday for the bond issue. He argues the bond will boost city progress, stimulate business, and create more work for laboring men and broader benefits for all classes.
The Real Estate Exchange publicity committee proposes printing promotional material on member envelopes to boost support for Friday’s bond election and to spotlight local improvements as San Antonio sets a public spending example. The group led by Lt H Wester T N Smith and J L Strohm will present the plan to directors this afternoon.
Antonio leaders urge a nationwide push to boost the city through a slogan promising year round climate advantages and municipal plans. More than 7 million dollars are earmarked for improvements including 5 million for streets. Committee members expect widespread publicity and investment.
Charles Comiskey posted a forfeit to guarantee transportation for the round the world tour of the Chicago Ameri cans and New York Nationals. Teams sail from Vancouver November 19 after a Pacific coast trip by train. Six Giants and six White Sox players have signed in. John McGraw posted a 25 man guarantee, Comiskey twice that.
Vittor Hugo, in the Channel Islands, asks for sales details of the newly printed Les Miserables. He writes a postcard with a question mark and awaits a full account, but the publisher responds with a terse reply.
A former college student should examine the Help Wanted column for practical guidance. It highlights current job trends, required skills, and entry level opportunities to align study and internship choices with labor market needs.
With portable wireless apparatus the Swedish army has established communication over distances of 116 miles by day and 360 miles at night.
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