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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
2
Rev L Ellidge a veteran Baptist minister from Houston claims Vitalitas cured his insomnia and boosted digestion appetite and energy. He states the remedy rejuvenates him and invites others to visit the Vitalitas display at Wagner Drug Store for more information.
Washington announces plans to introduce a bill designating July 29 as Fathers Day to honor the family’s “old man.” Senator J Hamilton Lewis notes existing mothers and children days and says action may come this session or he will press it in December with a speech.
Sayville, Long Island has gone six weeks without rain while nearby towns report heavy showers. Farmers question if the large wireless station, a 500 foot high main shaft with hundreds of wires, deflects thunderstorms. The radio inspection bureau notes no prior confirmed cases of such an effect.
A petition signed by 100 San Antonio women asks the Finance Committee to appropriate 100 for sending Park Commissioner Walker to Denver to study park conditions. The list includes Mrs. T. H. Franklin, Mrs. C. T. Fincham, Miss Mary Illy, and many others. In a separate note, Dr. Henry Nachtel, founder of the New York night medical service, has just received the military medal from the French minister of war for service in the Franco-German war of 1870.
The Calumet copper strike grimly intensifies as militia open an inquiry into a striker’s wounding by a sentry at Isle Royale mine amid stones and bricks hurled at guards along railway yards. Detentions and holdups reported at outlying stations as tension rises.
An intruder with a rifle initially obeyed hands up but ignored halt and fled to safety down an alley, prompting a pursuit by authorities.
Fort Worth Texas July 30 without official notice the investigating convention called by 26 farmers for August 5 adjourned after an all day session. President Radford said many signers were no longer union members and former President D J Neill was linked to the call.
Secretary McAdoo announced that wood pulp and paper would not be admitted free of duty from Russia under most favored nation treatment. The treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and Russia was abrogated on December 31 last.
Suf fragettes from across the United States converge on Hyatts ville Maryland for a motor parade to Washington tomorrow. Miss Margaret Foley of Boston headlining the group will present petitions to the Senate for votes for women. Police will escort the procession to prevent clashes and a reception is planned at Hyattsville before the noon Senate session.
Washington announces 10 000 copies of judgments will warn the public about worthless mothproofing compounds sold to housewives. The action follows three lawsuits against a New York firm. one case imposed a $25 fine while two others suspended sentences.
War Department officials were surprised to hear through press reports from Panama that Lieut. Col. David D. B. Gaillard, chief of the central division of the canal, had suffered another breakdown while on leave in the United States. Reports on the Culebran cut, under his charge, have been encouraging.
James W. Smith of Union National Bank of Houston endorses Plant Juice noting recovery from debility and back pains after one bottle. He invites use of the testimonial to aid others and says the product offers immediate relief for dizziness numbness and rheumatic symptoms. Sold at Fischer's drug store.
A Washington resolution by Representative Bryan seeks a detailed statement from Secretary Daniels on recent Seattle attacks on Industrial Workers of the World property. It requests names of involved Pacific fleet enlisted men and the proceedings record, plus losses for possible reparations. Bryan argues the attacks were by government service personnel, not Washington citizens.
Delegates from interested towns will attend the August 20 meeting in Del Rio to shape a San Antonio to California highway project. From El Paso west the route is fairly defined, with major effort needed to extend to the state line.
The Kaiser preserves a vast collection of neckwear with over five thousand ties stored and catalogued. The assortment includes simple cotton pieces in vivid purples and yellows and extends to the finest embroidered cravats.
The ambassadorial conference in London settled the status of New Albania with a prince to be nominated in six months. A control commission of one representative from each power, aided by a Swedish officered gendarmerie, will organize administration. Greece and Bulgaria conduct military actions. Djuma was burned as Bulgarians retreated. Greek losses in the Kresna campaigns were about 2500 men killed or wounded.
A delegation from Illinois led by State Senator Kent E. Keller urged President Wilson to reorganize third and fourth class post offices in Illinois amid alleged pernicious political activity by postmasters. Keller cited irregularities in civil service cases and urged replacing half the inspectors with Democrats.
Treasury Secretary McAdoo announced that colored tea imports were restricted under the law and a little more than one percent of total imports for the fiscal year 1918 ended June 30 were refused admission. The figure shows a decrease from the prior year.
The advertisement promotes GROVE'S Tasteless Chill Tonic as a hot weather tonic that enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system to withstand summer depression. Priced at 50 cents.
An elderly reader, C. W. Ruland of Mattituck, L I, claims he is 89 and thriving after severe grip and catarrh twelve years earlier. He attributes longevity and vitality to Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey, saying it renews him when he needs medicine and recommends it for general debility and as a tonic for aged people. He notes having twelve children.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a stimulant tonic for the body’s organs and digestive aid. It claims global friendship, non medicine status, and urges purchase at $1.00 per large bottle with free medical booklet and doctor's advice.
The Alamo National Bank transfers a 16.7 foot wide land strip at Commerce and North Presa to the city for $10 and other considerations, with total cited at 45000 dollars to fund moving back the bank building. A bond by J. N. Brown and Otto Meerscheidt accompanies the deed, with a Chicago firm contracted to move the building and work to start soon.
Leach Cross of New York defeated Matty Baldwin of Boston by decision after 20 rounds at the Vernon arena in Los Angeles. The bout was Cross' from start to finish with Baldwin rallying briefly in the late stages.
One hundred fifty six rebellious convicts at Sing Sing prison returned to work today after being locked in their cells since last week's disorders, showing no sign of renewed insubordination.
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