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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1914

Page

3

Vitalitas promotes health claims for rheumatism cure

An aging Dallas streetcar conductor asserts Vitalitas cured his rheumatism after months disabled. The ad extols Vitalitas as cleansing poisons, dissolving uric acid and restoring tissue health, claiming lasting relief for digestion, nervous issues, catarrh, eczema and kidney and liver ills._available at Wagner's Drug Store and druggists.

L. O. Brown Dallas Tex Vitalitas Wagner's

Marriage Licenses Listed for Numerous Couples

Andrew Jackson and Josephine Tam Emadelle Larra and Francisca Gonzales Edwin Truman Ennis and Dorothy Cherry Frank Denton Johnson and Cora Smith Gus Huebner Sr. and Mrs Frances Huebner Edwin F. Lakin and Mrs Isola Lakin Harry M Tobias and Mrs Gertrude Bridge Louis Martinez and Antonia Guerrera William Ward Watkins and Annie Ray Townsend Raymond Casanova and Leida Fuentes

Andrew Jackson Josephine Tam Emadelle Larra Francisca Gonzales Edwin Truman Ennis Dorothy Cherry Frank Denton Johnson Cora Smith Gus Huebner Sr Frances Huebner Edwin F. Lakin Isola Lakin Harry M. Tobias Gertrude Bridge Louis Martinez Antonia Guerrera William Ward Watkins Annie Ray Townsend Raymond Casanova Leida Fuentes

Roosevelt Willard wedding date change announced

A further change in the wedding date for Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Belle Wyatt Willard was announced. The church ceremony is now set for June 11 rather than June 10, with the civil ceremony scheduled for June 10.

Madrid Kermit Roosevelt Belle Wyatt Willard

Ward Street Gangs to Begin 10-Work Next Monday

The revived street department will send ward gangs to repair macadam streets and fill holes starting next Monday. Six men and three teams per ward create 48 workers and 24 teams to restore passable conditions, with executive oversight for citywide repairs and ward-specific duties.

Brown Callaghan Jones San Antonio

City begins street repairs to clear gutters and standing water

The city plans ward crews to restore macadam and keep streets in first class condition. Months of neglect have left gutters filled with mud and sand and water standing in many streets, prompting immediate cleaning and drainage work.

Empress of Ireland Disaster Toll Reaches 969 Dead

Reports from Rimouski and Matane describe the collision between the Empress of Ireland and the Storstad. Rescue efforts continue as 969 killed or drowned, 418 escaped, with a royal commission and Canadian inquiry ordered to investigate. Captain Andersen defends right of way and notes Storstad saved 350.

Rimouski Matane St. Lawrence River Oard of Trade Canadian Admiralty Court Lindsey Kendall Andersen Storstad Montreal Yvhe Storstad

Search for Bodies from Empress of Ireland Off St Lawrence

In the St Lawrence offshore area near Rimouski a systematic search by Canadian Pacific Railway chartered tugs and launches aims to recover more victims from the Empress of Ireland disaster. Some boats drifted downstream, found empty. others remain over the wreck site awaiting surface bodies.

Rimouski Canadian Pacific Railway St. Lawrence River

System Awakens With Pure Blood Remedy Claim

An old advertisement extols S S S blood purifier from The Swift Specific Co. It claims to harmonize nerves and blood and boost excretory organs to remove wastes and halt tissue decay. It praises catalytic medicine, contrasts with harsh chemicals, and urges buying S S S at drug stores with optional free specialist consultation in Atlanta Georgia.

S. S Great Swift Laboratory Atlanta Swift Specific Co Swift Atlanta, Ga

Auto party shaken up at Garden street pit

An unmarked pit filled with water on Garden street south of South Alamo nearly injured Frank Forbee and passengers in his car at about 7 pm Sunday. The vehicle’s front wheels hit the hole edge and the car was pitched into the air. Mrs. L. J. Folbre was bruised and occupants including several children and Mrs. H. L. Ferguson and Mrs. Folbre’s daughter were shaken up severely.

Garden Street South Alamo Frank Forbee L. J. Folbre H. L. Ferguson

Will of John D. Rullman Filed for Probate

The late John D. Rullman formerly city engineer left an estate about 10000 to Clara Rullman. The will dated July 28, 1884 was filed for probate with County Clerk Frank R. Newton. It names Clara Rullman as executrix without bond and is two pages long.

John D. Rullman Clara Rullman Frank R. Newton L. M. McGehee John R. Shook

Panama Capers: Negro Fortune Teller Arrested in Fort Worth

A Fort Worth man known as Professor Robert Lustress, described as a negro fortune teller and cook, is jailed while authorities investigate his case after he placed an ad offering white girls positions at 50 dollars per week for the Panama Pacific exposition. Police acted after spotting the ad.

Fort Worth Tex Robert Lustress Cook United States Robert

Armistead to Succeed Stevens as City Postmaster

George D. Armistead, chosen to replace J. J. Stevens, has returned from Kentucky and will prepare to assume office. Stevens’ term ends June 20, and Armistead plans to spend the interim acquainting himself with post office affairs to take charge when the current postmaster steps out.

George D. Armistead J. J. Stevens Kentucky Mr. Stevens Armistead

Indictment Dismissed Against Dr J H Terrill

Dallas June 1 The U S District Court for the northern district of Texas today dismissed the January indictment against Dr J H Terrill of San Antonio charging mail misuse in medical practice. The court ruled there was insufficient evidence.

Dallas Tex United States District Court For Northern District of Texas J. H. Terrill San Antonio

An Unexpected Reason at a Dinner Table

A Michigan congressman recalls a dinner table joke about a guest with a prodigious appetite. A six year old Edith quips that if the guest stayed daily there would be no scraps tomorrow. The anecdote alternates with brief film-like quotes and a want ad line.

Edward L.hamilton Michigan Edith

Carranza mediation talks hint at broader international role

U S diplomatic circles see Carranza possibly asked to negotiate on the international phase while domestic talks follow. Juan Urquidi expected back in Washington as mediation delays loom and a protocol may be signed within the week.

Carranza Juan Urquidi Washington Niagara Tampico

Gomez Denies Mexico Presidency Bid Report

Emilio Vasquez Gomez denies reports of a bid for provisional presidency. He says no one has approached him or communicated with him about the board of mediation at Niagara Falls and claims he is out of politics in Mexico. He suggests the dispatch may reference his brother Francisco Vasquez Gomez in Washington, not him.

Bliss War Department Quevedo el Paso Chihuahua Fort Wingate Mexico City Huerta William Sims Salina Cruz Smith Garrison Ypiranga Bavaria Puerto Mexico Vera Cruz General Funston Funston State Department United States Army Theodore W. Jones Guadalajara Emilio Vasquez Gomez Mexico Board of Mediation Niagara Falls Sr. Vasquez Gomez Sebastian Trevino South Flores Street Francisco Vasquez Gomez Washington

Troops Move South After Leaving Saltillo

Federal troops evacuated Saltillo and arrived at San Luis Potosi, with Gen Joaquin Maas leading the rearguard detachment under Gen Pascual Orozco Jr. as the army pressed southward, destroying railroad lines to hinder pursuit.

Mexico City Saltillo San Luis Potosi Joaquin Maas Pascual Orozco Jr

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted

An advertisement extols women’s silent endurance of illness and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty year remedy for female diseases. It urges women to try the herbal tonic for themselves and their families.

Lydia FE. Pinkham

Tug Hercules Captures Schooner Garibaldi at Mazatlan Harbor

The Constitutionalist tug Hercules, acting under cover of darkness, entered Mazatlan harbor and seized the sugar laden schooner Garibaldi bound for the United States Sugar Company. Federal batteries fired on the captured prize as it cleared the harbor with the Hercules. Manuel Castillo Brito, former Campeche governor, passed through San Antonio en route to El Paso to join Governor Carranza and assist Constitutionalist efforts.

California Mazatlan Mex San Diego Cal Hercules Garibaldi United States Sugar Company Los Mochis Iprize Brito Manuel Castillo Brito Campeche San Antonio el Paso Carranza Yucatan

Ralyn Delays Wheat Harvest Rain Delays Texas Field Work

Snyder Texas reports an inch and a half of rain last night causing full streams and delaying the wheat harvest as farmers assess damage and wait to resume cutting.

Ralyn Snyder Tex

Wheat Harvest Delayed by Muddy Fields and Short Hands

Wheat ready for harvest faces slow progress as muddy fields hinder gathering and labor is scarce. Farmers report equipment struggles and delayed yields amid lingering wet conditions.

Surprises in San Antonio over Adler-ika remedy claims

Quick action buckthorn bark glycerine mix advertised as Adler-ika cures appendicitis claim. The piece notes immediate relief from constipation and stomach gas with A and DOST. H. L. Wagner Hicks promotes Adler as a thorough bowel product in San Antonio.

San Antonio Adler H. L. Wagner Hicks

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Jeffer Davis City National Bank Texas Liquid Vitalitas Roosevelt St. Lawrence New York Syracuse N. Y Ione Cress Clearing Adirondacks Tupper Lake THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY _ INCORPORATED America Theo. N. Vail Selvidere Brooks U. 98 Indianapolis Ind the Light San Antonio, Texas Walter E. Flanders Maxwell Motor Company Auto Party Deep Pit Rullman Philadelphia Telegraph Houston Post Boston Transeript V. Gomez Wolfson Axminster Brussels Sandford and Sandford & Smith Cretonnes Superba Saul Woltson
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