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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
7
An advertisement urges readers to treat catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. It claims rapid nose and head relief, reduction of discharge, pain relief, and safer senses after daily use. The ad promotes a fifty cent bottle sold by H. L. Wagner.
The Texas Christian Endeavor Union plans a three day state convention in San Antonio starting next Tuesday with a coast excursion to Epworth by the Sea for 500 to 700 guests. A special Dallas train will bring delegates while Dallas and other cities expect strong turnout and a full program of prayers, addresses, and district rallies.
Professor Augustus Levanzin volunteered for a 31 day fast at the Carnegie laboratory in Roxbury Mass. He aimed to study effects on the poor while making scientific observations. The experience proved harsh and he lost 31 pounds and suffered a serious physical breakdown requiring a long recovery.
A detailed timetable from Thursday to Sunday covers sermons, papers, and sessions at the Central Christian church. It lists speakers from Dallas, Wichita Falls, Chicago, Amarillo, Georgetown, and San Antonio, plus visits to city landmarks and a sunset prayer meeting at the Army Post.
United States postal savings system success in San Antonio leads to a second depository in the city on North Melina street near the International and Great Northern depot. The new bank will be ready to receive deposits July 1 to serve west end residents who cannot reach the main federal building easily. Let a Light ad help you sell real estate with reliable results.
Twelve athletes were tentatively picked for the American Olympic team to Stockholm. The American committee executive selected the men and they must report to manager Halpin by June 11. named: Frederick H. Allen Beeson Bel lah Courtney Donahue Edmundson Gerhardt Hawkins Horine Kelley McClure Rose.
James E. Sullivan reports reduced funds for the American Olympic team after the Titanic disaster. He notes a sudden drop in donations following the sinking. Col. Robert M. Thompson advanced 15000 dollars to cover Stockholm trip expenses, preventing the loss of a special steamer.
Cavalry Baptist First and Utica Presbyterian churches of San Antonio plan a joint Sunday school picnic at Sutherland Springs Thursday. A special train of ten or more coaches will depart the Southern Pacific station at 9 AM. The day features swimming boating and merrymaking with return at 6 PM.
Kansas City Kan June 6 E B Kingsley grand lecturing Knight of the Elks died at his home of heart failure He was 56 years old The piece notes a local advertisement for rubber tire services by Staacke Bros and Springfield rubber.
Joseph Morgan also known as Walker, one of three convicts who fled a quarter boat near Baton Rouge last Sunday, came back to New Orleans yesterday after the escape. He obtained a loan from his victim, according to police.
A prisoner serving a penitentiary sentence returned to the drug store seeking a dime and a shirt. The druggist recognized Morgan and provided both items. The convict has so far eluded the police.
Louisiana board of health saccharin prohibition upheld by state supreme court in the case of L H Snyder who was convicted of using saccharin in soda pop production and fined 300 dollars in the lower court.
John Samples a longtime Cincinnati patrolman and once noted race rider died at home on Preston street. He rode Ten Broeck in the famous 1873 match race at Louisville and served on the police force for 28 years.
The Light highlights Woodward special rubber tires and Woodward Carriage Co offering many beautiful homes for sale at bargain prices through the classified columns. Twin to the want ads now.
In Baton Rouge on June 5 a Louisiana house poll showed strong opposition to reviving horse racing. A bill to restore racing in New Orleans was unlikely to pass. Leon Locke circulated a petition urging members to vote against any racing bill, echoing his four year old anti racing measure.
Bridge of the Denver Laramie Northwestern Railroad asks the district court for a receiver for the company. He holds bonds totaling 1 207 496 dollars and says the firm is being mismanaged.
Judge Robinson of the criminal district court rules that serving on a jury three years ago and finding a defendant guilty constitutes sufficient basis related to the case. The Associated Press report from Houston dated June 6 outlines the ruling and its implications for the defendant's trial status.
Judge overruled motion for new trial in case of B. L. Reeves convicted of aggravated assault. Reeves faced a third trial with H. L. Johnson on the juries in both the first and last trials. An appeal will be taken.
In New York on June 5 striking waiters push for shorter hours higher wages and union recognition while Chambermaids mainly stay out yet some have joined the walkout. Employers claim the strike loses ground as former workers seek their old jobs and chambermaids express solidarity with new recruits from clubs.
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