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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
3
J P Corley a San Antonio mail carrier says Plant Juice cured his stomach troubles and indigestion. He claims it restores vitality quickly and clears the liver while relieving rheumatism and kidney issues. He urges others in the service to try it and mentions Fischer's as a place to buy a bottle.
New York July 24 The grand jury probes reveal police system links in the Rosenthal murder plot. District Attorney Whitman aims to expose Becker ally Rose and the gambling connections behind the killing as Shapiro Webber and others prepare to testify. Indictments loom as investigators press for full confessions and names of those involved.
Writ of habeas corpus for Bridgie Webber dismissed while Sam Paul’s hearing adjourned. Prosecutor claims a gray car was a blind and the actual killers of the gambler hid in hotel shadows. Police circulate photos nationwide of suspects. Aaron Levy reports a break in at his home with doors broken open.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy that drives out malaria and strengthens the system for both adults and children. The copy emphasizes its tasteless formula and broad use.
A Roosevelt Republican state convention opens in Birmingham Alabama with Judge O R Handley urging crisis action and Joseph O Thompson predicting early success for a new party Twelve delegates to Chicago are to be chosen The South Carolina Roosevelt faction meets in Columbia with four counties represented and a letter from Senator Dixon dampening attendance Officials say the South Carolina group will be led by black delegates while John G Capers and white factions stay separate
A San Antonio druggist A M Fischer promotes Saxo Salve as effective for chronic and acute eczema and other skin conditions. The ad promises itching relief within minutes and visible improvement in days with a money back guarantee if it fails.
William F. McCoombs rose from relative obscurity to national prominence for directing the Wilson forces at the Democratic National Convention. He was elected chair of the Democratic National Committee by Governor Wilson’s choice and will preside over the campaign committee as directed by the presidential nominee.
In Memphis Frank Gallo and his wife Gladys Gallo were arrested on a forged marriage bureau scheme. A decoy photograph, letters and photos were used to solicit funds from suitors across the country. The woman used multiple aliases and one backer paid $206 to proceed with a marriage plan.
The Clarence S. Darrow bribery trial enters its eleventh week with no sessions since Friday due to juror Leavitt's illness. Officials probe trial expenses totaling about 5700 dollars, including a contested 840 dollar hotel bill for seven rooms housing jurors and bailiffs.
The heaviest quake in years struck Guayaquil early today triggering panic as residents fled their homes for open spaces. No material damage reported.
The steamship Old Colony collided with the yacht Idler while near the Battery en route from Boston to New York. The yacht sank almost immediately but all passengers and crew were evacuated by tugs. One passenger, Mrs. Julia M Skidmore of Brooklyn, was seriously injured and others suffered shock. Four women and two children were aboard, with a crew of eight.
In Austin on July 24 the attorney general's office received about 100 inquiries daily on Terrell election law. Assistant Attorney General Mead devotes full time to replies, having answered seventy letters and about a dozen telegrams by Tuesday afternoon. Most questions concern the law's features.
Judge Mead notes that answers exist and clarifies that a man who will be 21 next November is not entitled to vote in the primaries under current law.
A mild typhoid fever outbreak has developed in South Austin with over twelve cases in six weeks. The city council orders a water investigation and bacteriological analysis of samples from wells. In one area four families used water from a well near a fever case.
In Austin on July 24 Attorney General Lightfoot spoke at Wooldridge park in support of Judge W F Ramsey's gubernatorial candidacy. He urged the Cleburne candidate's platform to a fair sized audience and delivered his usual themes.
Fire at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, destroyed the Union Petroleum Oil company freight wharf and spread to the British steamer Trinidadian, which is reported to be a total loss.
A good rain fell at Hallettsville Texas today July 24 benefiting the cotton crop. Local weather reports indicate favorable moisture for farmer fields and potential yield improvements.
Advertisement extols Horsford's Acid Phosphate as especially recommended for relief of headache caused by summer heat brain fag or tired nerves. The copy emphasizes soothing nerve fatigue and mental strain with a quick acting remedy.
Patrolman Francis Reilly, hailed as a hero, lies dying after a dawn assault by the Pansy gang following his arrest of a member the previous evening. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries in an East Side street corner ambush.
The Texas state department recorded yesterday afternoon charter filings for International Commission Company of San Antonio with 1000 capital stock and incorporators Jaso, A de la Arena, F de P Venzor and purpose merchandising. Poteet Coal and Land Company of San Antonio with branch at coal mine in Poteet. incorporators D W G R P Hare and W Calloway.
A promotion urges readers to try Digestit for indigestion with a free full size package at Schwab-McElroy's Drug Stores. It claims quick relief, permanent cure, and no habit forming ingredients, noting stores nationwide supply the remedy for $5.00 per package with a refund if unsatisfied.
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