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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1913

Page

2

Vitalitas claims spread as Texas shipments reach Ireland

The article notes weekly shipments of Vitalitas to Tipperary Cork and Limerick in Ireland sent by Texas relatives. It extols Vitalitas as a pure natural remedy for stomach liver kidneys and blood while promising future global recognition and a money back guarantee. It also advertises a display at Wagner's drug store 407 East Houston Street.

Tipperary Cork Limeric Ireland Texas Wagner's Drug Store East Houston Street

Senators at Work Seek Tariff Lobby in Hearings

Senators described their positions on tariff lobbying amid extended questioning. Senator Bacon defended independence, noting personal farm and local interests but denying any improper influence. He said he had not heard a single argument on the tariff bill and dismissed the idea of lobbyists, stressing legitimate representation. Senator Borah, answering similar queries, said he had no industry ties and had retired from his profession before Senate service.

Idaho Frank J. Hagenbarth Dr. McClure Wool Growers’ Association Louisiana Senator Borah Senator Reed Borah Ashurst Bradley Sid B. Reading Little Rock Ark Brandegee Henry Hall Williamatic W. S. Skiddy Stamford Conn William Brothers South Manchester Mass Bristow F. C. Lorney New York Federal Sugar Company H. C. Ownard A. D. Baldwin Honolulu Jules Godchaux E. F. Dickinson W. McClure Salt Lake City Henry Lasson W. D. Baird Detroit S. H Lowan Fort Worth Tex Congress Bacon Georgia Washington Bankhead Nee Senate Harry Day McCarthy

Palmer, Former U S Senator, Dies After Illness

Detroit June 2 Thomas W Palmer former United States Senator died after a long illness. Born in Detroit in 1830 he was elected to the Senate in 1883 and served one term. He was then United States minister to Spain and later headed the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

Detroit Mich United States Thomas W. Palmer United States Senate Spain Chicago

Frontiers Guards Move After Jewish Threats in Polish District

A detachment of 300 Russian frontier guards was sent to Kaliz district in Russian Poland after dispatches claimed Jewish villagers and Christians with them faced anonymous threats and oaths. This report notes widespread fear among local communities amid the unrest.

Petersburg Kaliz Poland

Gas Leak Tragedy Kills Youth at Wentworth Club

In Chicago on June 2 three young athletes cooked on a gas stove at Wentworth A C. One, Howard Taylor, died from gas exposure while two others lay unconscious. Water boiled on a pad and food remained uncooked.

Chicago Wentworth A. C Howard Taylor

Granitoid and Grandcrete Pavements Feature In Public Works

The Permanent Pavements, also called The Taxpayers Pavements, discuss durable surface materials granitoid and grandcrete used in road construction. Discussion covers longevity, cost, and maintenance implications for city infrastructure projects.

Mayor Grown Advocates Bond Plan for City Paving

The mayor urges a public vote on a $3,325,000 bond issue to fund sewers, a city hospital, fire stations, incinerators, bridges, and street paving. He backs a two thirds property owner to one third city cost split and gradual repayment over several years with installments. He proposes early voting and expert street paving guidance.

Fort Worth Kansas City Dallas City Hospital Central Fire and Po CO Wagcomset O United States

Judge praises Plant Juice and its claimed cure

Judge E L Walker of Dallas praises Plant Juice for rheumatism relief after long suffering back pain. He claims quick relief from one bottle and endorses the product as a universal remedy for rheumatism, catarrhal and kidney issues, urging readers to buy at Fischer's.

E. L. Walker Trinidad Street Dallas Breckenridge Stephens County Texas Fischer's

Bond Committee Considers San Antonio Bond Issue Amount

The bond committee of the Chamber of Commerce meets tonight to decide the proposed bond issue. Most favor 3.6 million dollars, some push 5 million. Mayor Brown backs early vote to speed progress. A possible 200 thousand dollar add on for fair grounds may be recommended, ownership to stay with the city.

Chamber of Commerce C. M. Cain Brown San Antonio Fair Grounds

Philadelphia clubs pace big leagues in week of baseball

Philadelphia Athletics extended their pennant lead as the city’s NL club slipped in the standings. Cleveland and Cincinnati rallied with strong gains while New York’s Giants regained form. The Ban Johnson circuit saw Philadelphia, Cleveland and Washington profit most from the busy week.

New York Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Cincinnati Clan Naps Falkenberg Cincinnatis New York Giants Chicago Nationals St. Louis Boston Philadelphias Clevelands Washingtons Mack Men Washington

Frenchman Carpentier Wins European Heavyweight Crown

Georges Carpentier of France defeated Bombardier Wells of Britain to win the European heavyweight title in Ghent Belgium. Carpentier was knocked down in rounds one and two but ruled the bout after a series of midsection blows and a final right to the solar plexus in the fourth round.

Carpentier Wells Ghent Belgium Georges Carpentier Europe Bombardier Wells Bombardier

Kelo University Defeats Leland Stanford in 8 3 Victory

In Tokyo on June 2 Kelo University beat Leland Stanford University 8 to 3 in a baseball game. The match featured key plays from both teams with Kelo University securing the win.

Japy Yanks Tokio Kelo University Leland Stanford University

Stone U S Consulate at Piedras Negras

The article notes threats to kill messengers for surrender requests and describes General Blanco offering guarantees to civil and military authorities in Matamoros if surrender occurs without fighting. He would recognize a messenger under a white flag if Ramos agrees within a reasonable time. if not, no reply is needed.

United States Matamoros Blanco Ramos

Warrant Helps Vought Family Reach Texas After Assault

John W Warren mobilized state and federal officials to locate and aid the Vought family who were attacked at Xicotencatl. Consul Miller reports they have arrived in Tampico and will sail to Galveston then Texas. Governor Colquitt and Senators Culberson and Sheppard aided the effort.

Miller

Governor Seeks Inquiry Into Texas Man Assault

Governor Colquitt received two messages from Henry Lane Wilson the American ambassador in Mexico City urging an investigation into the reported assault on M I Vought a Texas citizen by two Mexican soldiers in Tamaulipas Mexico The ambassador cited urgent representations and possible protection amid early railway openings and federal control The other message said offenders were punished by Colonel Castro and the Americans are now safe The inquiry was urged at the request of John W Warren of San Antonio a Vought associate.

State Department Warren Texas Tampico Austin Western Union Washington T. B. Rogers Kansas City Vought Colquitt Culberson Sheppard Xicotencatl Tex Henry Lane Wilson Mexico City M. I. Vought Tamaulipas Mexico Wilson Miller Castro John W. Warren San Antonio

Rabago Bound for Mexico City on Leave from Chihuahua

General Antonio Rabago, recently said removed as governor of Chihuahua, passed through Dallas en route to Mexico City via New Orleans. Rabago denied the removal claim and said the trip is a 60 day leave of absence to meet federal officers and plan the campaign against Zapata.

Dallas Tex Antonio Rabago Chihuahua Mexico City New Orleans Rabago Zapata

Northern Constitutionalists face funds shortfall say Rabago

General Rabago says in the north the Constitutionalists are financially strained and would fail without new funding. He notes the federal army is financially stronger and could soon subdue them with steady state revenues. The governor outlines using part of a $100 million loan for indemnities and war department needs. Rabago claims U.S. intervention talk inflates Mexican revolution coverage.

Constitutionalists Rabago Federal War Department Mexico United States

Indian Captain Longoria Killed in Colombia Fight

In Colombia Saturday Captain Longoria led Constitutionalist forces and died after a hand to hand clash with federals. Twenty two Constitutionists and six federals were killed in the encounter. Longoria reportedly killed every federal foe before his death while sixteen of his men fell with him. He fell after seven wounds as he refused to flee under machine gun fire. The slain captain, a full blooded Mexican, vowed vengeance after a relative Pancho was hanged a month earlier on a Carranza spy charge. Colonel Paul Mason denied participation. Carranza troops then moved into Colombia from Hidalgo with no further fighting reported.

Laredo Tex Colombia Longoria Pancho Carranza Paul Mason Nicaragua Nuevo Laredo Hidalgo

Campaign Against Zapata Leaders Named in El Paso

General Antonio Rabago and General Pascual Orozco Jr. have been chosen to lead forces in the campaign against Zapata in Mexico. The two former rivals in the Madero revolution met recently to coordinate efforts and strategize actions.

Rabago and Orozco Jr EL Paso Tex Antonio Rabago Pascual Orozco Jr

Provisional Huerta assigns campaign leaders in northern Mexico

Huerta selects Rabago to lead the southern Zapata campaign while Telez in Coahuila Mercede in Chihuahua and Ojeda in Sonora take charge of northern operations. The reshuffle resets command as new generals assume northern campaigns. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic ad promotes tonic for malaria blood enrichment and general strength.

Huerta Mexico Rabago Chihuahua State Mexico City New Orleans Havana Telez Coahuila Mercede Chihuahua General Ojeda Sonora Grove

Permanent Pavements and Taxpayers’ Pavements Debate

Article discusses гранитоид and grandcrete as paving materials, titled The Permanent Pavements and The Taxpayers' Pavements. It outlines cost considerations, durability, and public funding questions surrounding pavement choices.

Southern Golf Tourney Opens in Montgomery with 300 Players

Players from across the South travel to Montgomery for the twelfth annual Southern Golf Association tournament at the Montgomery Country Club, starting Tuesday. Nearly 300 players expected, with Birmingham sending the largest delegation.

Montgomery Ala Southern Golf Association Montgomery Country Club Birmingham

South clubs to send players to 75 tournament

The event will feature 75 players with two to ten participants from other clubs across the South. The tournament will continue through Saturday.

Toy Cannon Removed From Child Stomach in Chicago

In Chicago on Memorial Day celebrations a toy cannon one and a half inches long was swallowed by 3 year old Coleman OShaughnessy. Doctors removed the toy from his stomach and both child and toy are reportedly unharmed.

Chicago Coleman O’shaughnessy

German cruiser Bluecher refloated after grounding near Romso

Kiel reports the German armored cruiser Bluecher was refloated today after running aground north of Romso island in the Great Belt between the Baltic and the Cattega since Friday morning.

Kiel Germany Bluecher Romso Baltic Cattega

U S Minister Elliott Northcott Quits Service

Elliott Northcott United States minister to Venezuela resigns from the diplomatic service and sails on the Caracas. Richard Biggs Jr. the legation diplomatic clerk now in charge of archives.

Guaracas Elliott Northcott United States Venezuela Caracas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senators Mayor Grown Houston Judge Walker Cincinnati STONE U. S Piedras Negras M. J. Vought National State Department Mr. Warren M.r. Vought Rabago Bound Chickering Angelus the Angelus Emerson Angelus Thos. Goggan & Bros Houston and Navarro Streets San Antonio, Texas Galveston Waco Mme Ise’bell Mme. Ise Bell Mme. Ise’bell ISE
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