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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

2

Was in doubt says Morris L Levy about Plant Juice

Mr. Morris L Levy of 512 San Pedro Avenue told the Plant Juice demonstrator at Fischer's Drug Store that Plant Juice relieved his insomnia and nervous debility. He says after three days he felt better and slept eight or nine hours nightly, with nerves restored. He recommends Plant Juice for appetite, digestion, sleep, mood, and energy, claiming it harmless yet potent and promising further benefits with continued use. He urges readers to visit the Fischer's demonstrator at Holston and Alamo.

Morris L. Levy San Pedro Avenue Fischer's Drug Store Fischer’s Holston Alamo

Forged Check Arrest At Joske Bros Store

A man was arrested at Joske Bros after attempting to pass a forged ten dollar check signed as J. D. Pulliam. City Detective Joe Knaus filed an affidavit in Justice Umscheid’s court charging him with forging and passing a false instrument. Pulliam repudiated the signature when contacted by phone.

J. D. Pulliam Joske Bros Justice Umscheid Joe Knaus E. Miller Joske’s

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

G Antwine Smith and Pearl McKay Guido E Jordan and Alice M Huffaker George Spencer and Leta Walker William L Mason and Grace E Ely received marriage licenses in the latest city records.

G. Antwine Smith Pearl McKay Guido E. Jordan Alice M. Huffaker George Spencer Leta Walker William L. Mason Grace E. Ely

Miss Lula Banks Trusts B B B for Health Recovery

Miss Lula Banks of Chambers County Alabama recounts a long illness including typhoid fever and septic fever. She credits B B B with restoring her health, claiming she gained weight from a near skeletal state and that the medicine cures ulcers rheumatism catarrh and all blood troubles.

Lula Banks Chambers Co., Alabama

Rebels Take Nordes From Texas Ranches

The article describes mass cross border movement with panicked natives heading toward the border. Only two Americans left on the last northbound train as about 800 Mexican women and children from middle class groups reach Juarez and El Paso. Over 1,000 Mexicans have entered from the interior in four days and many face hunger.

Chihuahua Jarrez Interior Elaso Juarez

Rebel Cavalry Near Sta Isabel Battles Fed Forces

Rebels under Col Felix Terrazas move west to watch Villa and Rabago's forces marching from Parral toward Santa Isabel 45 miles west along the Mexican Northwestern railroad. Marcos Russek and Eleseo Ruiz from Jimenez fled to Sta Isabel and allegedly aided the rebels by selling $100000 in clothing and supplies. They surrendered $40000 in merchandise on demand and claimed they would have supplied the federal army if asked. The goods are owned by Russek's mother, widow of an American citizen, and listed with U S consul James I Long at Parral.

Associated Press Chihuahua Felix Terrazas Villa Rabago Parral Santa Isabel Marcos Russek Eleseo Ruiz Jimenez Russek Ruiz Russell James I. Long

Rebels Capture Rifles in Skirmish Near Sierra Blanca

Rebels report capturing 35 rifles in a clash with federals on the Mexican side opposite Sierra Blanca. They claim some federals were killed and a wire across the river was cut. News from Juarez adds a report of a planned attack on 453 federals at Bosque Bonito and Jose Quintana’s arrest as a spy.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Sierra Blanca Juarez Texas Mexico Juan Moreno Jose de la Cruz Sanchez Federal Bosque Bonito Moreno Ranch Jose Quintana Alberto Madero

Rangers Seize Ammunition on Mexican Border

About 20 000 rounds of ammunition have been seized by the Texas rangers on the Mexican border in the past two months, mainly near El Paso. Captain John R. Hughes says the border situation is quiet now but guards continue to curb neutrality law violations.

Austin Tex Texas Rangers el Paso John R. Hughes Hughes

Villa arrest report denied by El Paso uncle

Alberto Madero, uncle of Mexico’s president, said a Mexico City report that General Francisco Villa was arrested by General Huerta was confused with the arrest of Colonel Tomas Urbina. He claimed Villa was with Nabago moving toward Chihuahua and that Urbina was accused of looting an American ranch before the Conejos battle.

Villa Associated Press EL Paso Tex Alberto Madero Mexico Mexico City Francisco Villa Huerta Tomas Urbina Senor Badero Nabago Chihuahua Urbina Conejos

Yaquis Attack Santa Maria Forces Appeal for Reinforcements

Federal garrison at Santa Maria near Mayor Lorena Sonora reports being surrounded by a large Yaqui force and appeals to Hermosillo for help. Reinforcements unavailable as 500 troops were sent to Chihuahua to join Gen Huerta, leaving local forces stretched.

Santa Maria Associated Press Tucson Ariz Mayor Lorena Sonora Hermosilio Huerta Chihuahua

Warships to reach Cuba Friday and aid mission

The United States plans to send marines to Cuba with President Gomez backing the interior protection. An emergency $65,000 navy appropriation covers ammunition, transport, and supplies while arms move from Key West to Havana by train and ship. The move aims to relieve Cuban forces for frontline action, though U S officials warn it does not absolve Cuba of responsibility for insurgent acts.

Gomez Beaupre Key West Havana Cuba Congress Secretary of the Navy

Gomez Asks Aid to Crush Insurgents in Cuba

President Gomez issues a signed statement saying the United States aid would assist Cuban military actions by allowing more troops to pursue armed insurgents and protect properties as guerrillas occupy rebel territories and towns.

Associated Press Havana Gomez United States

Rebels Repulsed Near Cobre Mines in Cuba Action

Rebels attacked the Cobre mines in Cuba with gunfire lasting about an hour before being driven off by armed employees. They also clashed with a government guard at Punta de Sal and were repulsed. Palma Soriano residents barricaded the city amid fears of a rebel assault while foreigners sought consular protection. Veterans Cols Valiente and Vaillant returned from the field, plans reportedly failed and a pause was ordered. The US gunboat Paducah observed from Daiquiri vicinity but saw no trouble.

Associated Press Santiago Cuba Cobre Punta de Sal Palma Soriano Valiente Vaillant United States Paducah Daiquiri Cuere

Cuba Quiet as Marines Relieve Guards in Oriente

Havana reports no new movement from Oriente province as Cuban plantation guards return to commands and guerrilla forces begin to form. Marines have relieved guards and the city remains calm with no fresh news or anticipated offensives.

Associated Press Havana Oriente

Family row ends with Hubbard ties peppered by bird shot

Dan Hubbard and his wife, both Negro, were hit by bird shot during a family dispute at 315 North Richter street. They were treated in the city hospital by Dr. Burg and Dr. Elmendorf. F. D. English was arrested by Detective Joe Knaus. Hubbard had recently faced charges in Justice Umscheid's court and paid fines for disturbing the peace and displaying a pistol.

Dan Hubbard Hubbard Richter Street City Hospital Burg Elmendorf F. D. English Joe Knaus Justice Umscheid Buckley

Gompers Backs Bill as Labor Pushes for Favorable Report

Samuel Gompers, AFL president, urged the House Judiciary Committee to report favorably on the Brantle workmen's compensation bill. He blamed lawyers doctors and ambulance chasers for opposition, while Representative Henry and Texas delegates vowed to voice protests to the committee.

Associated Press Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor House Committee On Judiciary Brantle Henry Texas

New Rule for Paying Jurors in Texas Courts

First Assistant Attorney General James D. Walthall announced a new construction of the juror pay law. Jurors sworn for the full week and excused on certain days will receive pay for the entire week, on the basis that they are on duty for the full period for which they were sworn.

Associated Press Austin Tex James D. Walthall Walthall

Committee Lacks Power in Money Trust Inquiry

New York June 6. Pujo announces the money trust investigation will delay main testimony until autumn due to lack of power to compel data. He explains data must come from corporate books and that collateral subjects will be heard before summer vacation. Andrew Carnegie reportedly contributed 5000 in this prior inquiry.

Associated Press New York Money Trust Pujo House Finance Committee Senate Clearing House Association The Stock Exchange Laurence Loughlin National Citizens’ League For the Promotion Samuel Untermyer Untermeyer J. P. Morgan & Co Kuhn, Loeb & Co Loughlin Andrew Carnegie William Scherer New York Clearing House Association

Abbott Called to Dallas on Pure Food Probe

Pure Food Commissioner Abbott was summoned to Dallas due to his wife’s illness. Chief Chemist Golaz and Assistant Chemist Hoffman traveled to North Texas to pursue prosecutions under the pure food law and to conduct related investigations.

Abbott Dallas Austin Tex Pure Food Golaz Hoffman North Texas North Texas

Salvation Army leader Emma Merdian seriously ill in San Antonio

Captain Emma Merdian of the Salvation Army, longtime head of the San Antonio activities and pivotal in establishing the Rescue Home on River Avenue, is reported seriously ill at the home. She is widely known for her Salvation Army work.

Cogseme . Ts Emma Merdian Salvation Army San Antonio River Avenue

Taft Wins in First Skirmish and National Committee Moves

Taft captures early victories in five districts while California and Arkansas contests highlight the taft Roosevelt split. National committee members including Hilles, Vorys, Brooker, Ward, Kellogg, Duncan, Blan, McCoy and Borah arrive for strategy sessions as Taft supporters seek a governing code.

Arkansas California Taft Roosevelt National Committee Charles D. Hilles Arthur Vorys Ohio Brooker Smilar E. C. Duncan Blan Georgia Henry B. McCoy Philippines W. EB. Borah Idaho

Wilson supporters plan to seek Baltimore nomination at Raleigh convention

In Raleigh on June 6 supporters of Gov. Woodrow Wilson prepare to ask the state democratic convention to instruct its delegates at large to vote for him at Baltimore. Oscar W. Underwood backers aim for an uninstructed delegation. About 200 delegates are said to favor neither candidate and may hold the balance of power. Former Governor Glenn to preside.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C Woodrow Wilson Baltimore Oscar W. Underwood Glenn

West Virginia Democratic Convention Moves to Parkersburg Opera House

Delegates will convene in Parkersburg after plans to use the fair grounds were abandoned. Extra seats were arranged in the local opera house to accommodate attendees. Champ Clark supporters argued against Baltimore uninstructed delegates as the convention opened late last night.

Associated Press Parkersburg W. Va West Virginia Fair Grounds Opera House Champ Clark Baltimore

Clark Forces Fight at Democratic State Convention

In Duluth Minnesota the state Democratic convention opened with a clash between Clark and Wilson factions. Clark aims to send 24 delegates to Baltimore to back New Jersey governor Wilson, while Wilson leads most instructed delegates. Lynch supporters work to block Clark efforts as districts vote two delegates each and six at large.

Associated Press Duluth Minn Clark Wilson Baltimore New Jersey Ford Bynch St. Paul Lynch

Arkansas to Select Delegates at State Convention

Democrats at the Arkansas state convention in Little Rock will elect delegates at large today. Prominent names mentioned include U.S. Senators James P. Clarke and Jeff Davis, Rep. Joseph T. Robinson the gubernatorial nominee, John H. Hineman, Stephen Brundige, Jerry C. South, and Speaker Clark's campaign manager.

Arkansas Associated Press Little Rock Ark United States James P. Clarke Jeff Davis Joseph T. Robinson John H. Hinem

Freight Refused Across Southern Pacific Lines Due to Louisiana Floods

The Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad and connecting lines are ordered to accept no perishable freight for New Orleans and beyond because of flood delays in Louisiana. Shipments may be accepted if owners sign a written release of responsibility. San Antonio offices report no washouts yet, but trains are delayed by high water along the Southern Pacific line.

Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Southern Pacific Railroad Company New Orleans Points Louisiana San Antonio Southern Pacific

Hotel Arrivals List Spanning Cities Across Texas and Beyond

A long hotel arrivals column lists guests and visitors from Dallas Houston San Antonio El Paso and other cities including Philadelphia St Louis Birmingham and New York. Names include Walter Haim F Schaul J J Miller J H Hil and Mrs J C Kather with many more noted from Beeville Carrizo Springs Crystal City and Galveston among others.

St. Anthony Walter Haim Philadelphia F. Schaul Boston H. B. Hobson Dallas W. Jordan Evansville Tom Shofner Los Angeles H. E. Green R.G. McNeal Harrisburg F. L. Williams Charles T. Phelan W. N. Neff Tyler Beeville G. H. Barrett St. Paul Tex J. B. Watson New Orleans Morris Gordon Houston William Browneller John Pickens el Paso Katherine Brownson L. Wueste Hagle Pass W. C. Prowse J. BE. Cauley Cincinnati Menger B. Hitchell

Missing Girl Reunited After Mexican Quarter Abduction

Deputy Sheriff Alfonso Newton found a fourteen year old girl hidden behind a house after a three day search in the Mexican quarter. The Mexican youth who abducted her was captured up town. The girl’s parents consented to a wedding performed by Justice Ben Fisk, and the couple were married at the courthouse after a brief confrontation.

Alfonso Newton Ben Fisk Newton

Steves & Sons announce summer Saturday closures

During June July and August the offices yards and planing mill will be closed Saturdays at 12 noon. The note appears in the Sunset ad for Ed Steves & Sons and includes a second slogan I N. The quotation about applied science from the Louisville Courier Journal is cited.

ED Steves & Sons

Crops Abundant In Southwest Texas Says Postmaster

Postmaster J. J. Stevens reports from Wilson County that corn yields will reach 75 to 160 bushels per acre, double the recent years’ output, with cotton also thriving despite grasshoppers. He notes rains further bolster prospects while Mississippi valley floods may curb overproduction, forecasting 1912 as a record year for Texas staples.

J. J. Stevens Wilson County Southwest Mississippi Valley Texas

No License to Practice Practicing Doctor Faces Complaint in Court

A complaint filed in county court alleges Dr. Policarpo Rueda, a Vasquista leader in San Antonio, treated J. S. Noriega without a medical license. Witnesses include A. Lozano and J. Cassiano. the case centers on registration requirements and is described as technical. The article also notes exiled Mexican politics surrounding Emilio Vasquez Gomez and a digressive schoolyard joke at the end.

Policarpo Rueda Emilio Vasquez Gomez San Antonio J. D. Nixon Rueda J. S. Noriega Lcense A. Lozano el. Orden Amigos de Los Pueblos L. Dinwiddie F. Acosta Jesus Cassiano Francisco I. Madero Tirubaya Mexico Washington Vasquis San Antoni

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