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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
2
Mrs Fannie E Collard of Waco publicizes Vitalitas as a cure for insomnia nervous debility indigestion and eczema after buying a bottle for her son George in Fort Worth. She praises the remedy and urges investigation at Wagner's drug store as other physicians failed to help.
The conversation centers on a board described as dummies among Connecticut directors. Ledyard and Morgan debate influence and charity actions. Names like Mellen Brooker Brush Whittamore Minot appear as evaluative portraits of directors and their influence.
John K. Donnan was re-elected treasurer of Hill City Lodge No. 456 A F and A M after 31 years in office. Other officers elected include John W Hawkins W M Albert B Grant S W Wilbur H Young J W and Hugh F McDonald secretary.
The Department of Insurance and Banking has issued a permit for the Home Building and Loan Association of Paris Texas to do business in Texas with capital stock of 500000 dollars. William L. Jones serves as secretary. A new electric toaster is enclosed to retain heat and save current.
Miss Mary Blomfield daughter of Lady Sarah Blomfield disrupted a royal audience at Buckingham Palace kneeling before King George and Queen Mary she cried for God’s sake and was hustled out. Officials plan to bar her from future functions while suffragists deny responsibility. Police reported a suspected plot and Guest lists were closely screened provoking public irritation.
Derby England June 5 The ancient Norman church at Breadsall with priceless relics was destroyed by fire during the night Suspicions fall on suffragettes after explosions heard before the blaze A suffragette meeting in Breadsall was recently broken up by boys The church register dating to 1573 was saved and an ancient chained Bible was lost.
In a Washington note from Bellingham a young artist says he induced a militant suffragette to slash a picture of his work for profitable advertising. The report ties to a municipal employment bureau in the city.
Mr. P. J. Maloney of San Antonio says Plant Juice cured his extreme nervousness that prevented him from writing his name. He reports improved sleep, steadier nerves, better appetite, digestion, and energy after one bottle and urges others to try it. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
Reports say shipments of arms may continue as Constitutionalists around Zacatecas are routed. General Ignacio Morelos Zaragoza and his troops, who evacuated Tampico, are expected to reach Mexico City Sunday. President Huerta and the Brazilian minister confer today on questions with the United States.
Niagara Falls Ont June 6 The mood here mixes hope and doubt over General Carranza’s likely reply to the mediators note sent last Tuesday through his Washington representative Skepticism arises about when Carranza will reach Saltillo where he plans a provisional government The mediators meanwhile plan discussions on the latest situation with Mexican and American delegates not scheduled to meet that day
Two hundred fifty refugees from interior Mexico, many Spaniards, arrived on the Manuel Calvo reporting Villa's advance and widespread hardship. Merchants lost property as priests and editors like Abiguel Rico chea affirmed Huerta will not flee or resign and El Imparcial will continue.
Ernesto Fernandez y Arteaga, ally of Madero and former diplomat, defends General Villa against El Paso press reports of friction with Carranza. He labels the stories as sensational propaganda from Orozco and the Terrazas faction, asserting Villa’s loyalty to superiors and his role in the campaign toward Mexico City.
In a strong show of unity, General Carranza vows to carry out the Plan of Guadalupe till elections. General Villa reiterates loyalty, stating he acts as ordered by his first chief. The Associated Press interview emphasizes shared Constitutionalists’ stance against Huerta and Regista factions.
John Cy. Allen deputy United States consul at Monterey recounted a four day siege with his wife in a stone house in Monterey Coahuila Mexico after news of Vera Cruz occupation. They faced a frenzied mob shouting Death to the Gringoes and narrowly escaped when Constitutionalists drove out federal troops.
Washington June 5 Rear Admiral Howard reports fighting near Mazatlan continues with Federal fortifications badly damaged by the Constitutionalist forces.
Albany Texas June 5 The examining trial of George Freeman who shot and killed his son in law Frank Beauford near Albany was opened Freeman testifies Beauford shot first with a pistol The Beaufords and Freemans were en route to New Mexico when the fatal quarrel occurred Freeman claims Beauford returned at night and fired Freeman then shot Beauford twice through the body Beauford dies and Freeman is sent to jail
The Eastern Line steamer Northland bound for Portland went ashore in fog off Bartlett's Reef near New London. Captain Alfred Johnson and crew remained aboard as 75 passengers were landed and later sent toward Boston and Portland. The wrecking tug Tasco arrived by wireless assist and attempts to refloat the ship failed at high tide.
A 1,000,000 peso loan was levied on Spanish residents in Tepic with orders to depart by June 6. Desertions from Federal forces defending Mazatlan persist as constitutionalists siege the harbor to recover a sugar cargo seized from a schooner drifting ashore near Piedras Island. Cuba faces an estimated sugar output of 500,050 tons for the season.
T A Coleman of San Antonio, long involved with Mexican affairs, backs Venustiano Carranza as the best leader to restore peace and prosperity in Mexico. Coleman cites Carranza’s executive ability and constructive policy, notes harmony with Villa, and says American interests in areas under Constitutionalists are reasonably safe.
A colorful quotation from the Atlanta Constitution features an elder’s remark after being asked to describe the devil he met on the road. The piece also notes a piano tip about placing water at the bottom to prevent wood warp and aid tuning.
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