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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
3
Mrs. H. Boerner of 130 Camargo Street touts Plant Juice as curing indigestion and constipation after a few days. She calls it a grand family medicine and claims the root and plant extract remedy cleanses the liver and purifies the blood. Available at Fischer's drug store.
Maria O Guerra, 23, died at Santa Rosa hospital after a kerosene can exploded while she tried to start a fire to cook supper at a Berg's Mill area home. The blast engulfed the kitchen, a child nearby was saved by a water-doused floor, and Emilio Guerra along with three children survive. Funeral arrangements set by Shelley Loring Undertaking.
The Four-Square Club passed plans to erect a $2000 clubhouse on West End Presbyterian Church property. A fundraising campaign will raise the construction money. New officers were elected including Bruno Prassel as president and Joseph Scully as secretary. a vice president election will be held next Wednesday with candidates Elmer Armstrong Samuel Haile and Arthur Wright.
D. J. Woodward of San Antonio bought La Maroma ranch, a 50 000 acre Northern Mexico estate near Eagle Pass, with 40 000 acres irrigable. Judge Winchester Kelso handled the deal for the former owners. price reported near a quarter million. The property, historic since the 16th century, includes a manor, game preserve, polo field, and coal nearby.
In Texas near San Augustine two men named John and Andrew Paggett, ages 28 and 30, were struck dead by lightning during a thunder shower yesterday afternoon at Ironoise while seeking shelter under a tree that was shattered. The incident followed a long dispute between gun makers and armor plate manufacturers.
Refugees from Western Chihuahua colonies traveling to El Paso will not need tickets or money for fares. H I Miller directs the Pearson company southwest division to transport refugees at colony leaders’ expense. Additional refugee trains expected tonight.
In Eagle Pass Texas on July 31, large Piedras Negras stores shut down amid tax disputes. Merchants say they cannot sell at prices to cover higher levies and may stay closed indefinitely. Small shops remain busy while authorities face a standoff. Bearson seeks a U.S. Senate bid.
The San Antonio Ad club will vote on affiliating with the Chamber of Commerce. A $25 monthly fee would grant quarters in the Chamber building, stenographic service, stationery, and auditorium use, with dues rising from $12 to $24 yearly. A vote result is expected at next Tuesday's luncheon.
State lands sales and leases in June yielded 84867.79 dollars, per Treasurer J M Edwards. Funds credited include Public school purchases and open accounts, permanent and available balances, Blind asylum and seran school accounts, and other miscellaneous first payments.
The Texas railroad commission granted a 12 cent per 100 pounds rate on cement in car load lots from MW Harrys as the minimum weight per car is set at 60,000 pounds. The decision follows the International & Great Northern railway's application for the new rate.
The document outlines House Joint Resolution No 10 proposing to amend Section 5 of Article II to let Texas cities with more than 5000 inhabitants adopt charters by a majority vote. It details submission to voters, ballot wording, fiscal provisions, and a note on Cabole wood’s high cost and characteristics.
County Judge Phil Shook lauds a new 48 mile loop passing through Leon Springs as unmatched for road conditions and scenery. The route links Fredericksburg road, Boerne road, Beauregard road, Helotes road, and Bandera road into San Antonio with Helotes road improved for eight miles.
The city council adjourned with only seven aldermen present and no decision on the year’s fiscal agent. Alderman Fincham offered a resolution for mayoral candidates to file lists for election judges and clerks by August 5, but Acting Mayor Richter ruled it out of order.
Walter S. Dupree, a prominent Houston realty operator, has been indicted by the grand jury on charges of forging and passing a deed to 419 acres of suburban land. The indictment highlights alleged deed forgery linked to Dupree in the city’s suburban land dealings.
The railroad commission exempted the southbound Katy limited from Denison to San Antonio from the 30 minute rule effective tomorrow. Katy requested the action after extending through service with two additional trains. No. 15 arrives San Antonio at 3 30 p m and No. 3 at 8 10 p m. Violations had led to lawsuits seeking penalties over half a million dollars.
Formal requests for lower mercantile insurance rates were filed with the Texas insurance board by Commonwealth Fire Insurance of Dallas and four other Texas firms. The board will confer with its members before deciding whether to order a hearing and approve the reduction, which is not effective until board approval is granted.
SEA GIRT N J July 31 Governor Wilson conducted a lengthy conference lasting hours with aides and staff at the coastal resort. The talks centered on state policy, budgets, and potential legislative actions ahead of the upcoming session as reporters awaited further statements.
A day with William G. McAdoo and plans for a local notification are set to take place here at 7. Senator Hoke Smith and his son are expected for a conference Friday.
James Henderson an elderly craftsman with a South Flores shop collapsed from heat yesterday afternoon. He was found unconscious at 2 pm and rushed to the Kenney hospital where he regained consciousness by noon today. Doctors say recovery remains doubtful as he has few if any relatives in San Antonio.
An old notice claims warm weather helps those with constipation or weak lungs. It promotes a Swiss preparation named Sirolin as effective for tuberculosis and lung weakness, with claimed successful results when begun in warm seasons. Contact 228 West Broadway, New City, for more information.
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