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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

2

Kilpatrick sailor credits Vitalitas cure during Vera Cruz voyage

John Dillon first carpenter aboard the Kilpatrick recounts a dramatic health turnaround after taking Vitalitas prescribed by J. J. Schott’s drug store. He reports rapid relief from chronic gastritis and full recovery after two bottles, touting Vitalitas as a pure natural remedy for stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels and blood derangements. Investigate Vitalitas at Wayne drug store. for sale by all druggists.

Kilpatrick Texas City Vera Cruz Galveston John Dillion Dillon J. J. Schott Mr. Dillon Vitalitas Wagne Drug Store

Cavity Found on Mount Lassen After Eruption

Forest Supervisor W J Rushing reports a new cavity about 100 feet wide on Mount Lassen. The site lies 100 feet from a melting frozen lake, with ash cover and a heated fissure sending steam and mud upward. Observers think another geyser may be forming nearby as steam and water vent continuously.

Mount Lassen Red Bluff Cal W. J. Rushing

Poisoned Clerk Found Dead at Home in Hillsboro

Claude M. Routh, employed at a Hillsboro drug store, obtained poison earlier and was found dead at his home at 7:30. He had been despondent, and the incident followed by his wife discovering the body. The report notes his motive as despondency.

Hillsboro Tex Claude M. Routh

Harding Named Vice President and General Manager at San Antonio Water

R J Harding chief engineer for the San Antonio Water Supply Company is named vice president and general manager succeeding C H Surkamp Jr who has held the post since 1905. The appointment takes effect July 1 after a Belgian bondholders inspection. Harding aided securing the city contract and previously was city engineer of Poughkeepsie New York. Surkamp remains with the firm during the transfer. Safety first measures noted. In Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission reports a quarter ending December 31 1913 shows 175 killed and 1547 injured in railroad accidents with 386 fewer train accidents and 1450 collisions and 2307 derailments causing property damage of 3 090 360.

R. J. Harding San Antonio Water Supply Company C. H. Surkamp Jr Mr. Lutkamp H. Trulemans Brussels T. Warrant Antwerp Harding San Antonio Poughkeepsie N. Y Cornell Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission

Moffatt Estate Shrinks in Posthumous Assessment

New York reports that railroad builder David H. Moffatt, once a multi millionaire, died near poor by current value of his New York property and securities, with estate estimates reflecting a drastic shrinkage since his death on March 19 1911. Palm Beach Suits. Lentz Tallor. Want a partner a Light want ad will find the right kind.

Villa Denies Presidency Ambitions Loyal to Carranza

Francisco Villa releases a Torreon statement denying rumors of presidential ambitions in Mexico. He reiterates loyalty to Carranza, constitutional government, and the cause of reform, praising the unity, discipline, and sacrifices of constitutionalists and urging harmony within the movement.

Mexico Carranza Francisco Villa Torreon Francisco I. Madero Porfirio Diaz Huerta Constitutionalist

July Fourth Plans Lay Out Parade in San Antonio

San Antonio groups meet at Red Men's hall to organize July Fourth events with plans for a patriotic parade and reading of the Declaration of Independence. Officers elected include LeStourgeon as chair and Fox as treasurer. next meeting set for Wednesday at 3 pm. Represented organizations include United Spanish War Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic.

Red Men’s Hall Soledad Street San Antonio E. G. LeStourgeon Alice Smith BE. Cc. Norris 8. E. Fox LeStourgeon W. P. Baugh The United Spanish War Veterans’ Association and Women’s Auxiliary Grand Army of the Republic United Confederate Veterans, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Daughters of the Confederate, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps Improved Order of Red Men Degree of Pocahontas

Putnam Is Chosen Leader At Jeffersonian Society Meet

Robert M. Putnam was elected president of the Jeffersonian Literary Society at San Antonio high school during the annual banquet at the Travis Club. Officers include Leroy Smith vice president Samuel Kirkland secretary Weldon Davis treasurer Alfred N Sack reporter Lee Halton sergeant at arms Waldemar Brehardt orderly.

Robert M. Putnam Jeffersonian Literary Society San Antonio Travis Club Leroy Smith Samuel Kirkland Weldon Davis Alfred N. Sack Lee Halton Waldemar Brehardat Marshal Johnson Jeffersonians Isidore Levinson Byron Nankervis Guerra Everett Weldon Harry Davis John Thomas Crider Byron Nannervis Jack F. Withers Loupis Tinico Luz M. Robalin

Notable Names Listed for Social Circles

Howell Baxter, Prof. Marshall Johnson, George Horner, Richard Clark, Warner Newby and Hugh McAmmis figure in a society column noting attendees and associates at a regional gathering.

Howell Baxter Prof Marshall Johnson George Horner Richard Clark Warner Newby Hugh McAmmis

Spain Protests Over Flag Incident in New York

Senator Garcia Molinas questioned the government about alleged insults to the Spanish flag in a New York public place, as reported by Imparcial and Pais. The federation minister promised an investigation.

Spain Madi Ib Garcia Molinas New York Imparcial Pais Federation

Local Druggist Promotes Adler-i-ka Remedy

H. L. Wagner Druggist in Hicks building reports Adler-i-ka, a quick bowel cleanser from buckthorn bark and glycerine, makes many friends in San Antonio. The remedy claims to cure appendicitis and cleanses both lower and upper bowels. One dose relieves constipation and gas on the stomach almost immediately.

H. L. Wagner Hicks Building San Antonio

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