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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1913

Page

6

Decisive Fight Planned With Moros at Bagsag

Manila June 11 Brigadier General John Pershing commander of the Department of Mindanao has planned a decisive fight against the Moros entrenched at Bagsag under the sultan of Jolo. A strong force has been assembled including regular infantry cavalry seven scout companies two constabulary companies four mountain guns and a machine gun platoon in anticipation of stubborn resistance.

Manila John Pershing Department of Mindanao Bagsag Jolo

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strong Malaria Remedy

An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a potent general tonic combining quinine and iron. Marketed as tasteless, it claims to drive malaria and fever while building strength, suitable for adults and children, with a 50 cent price guaranteed by the druggist.

Grove South

Millions for music in the United States

In Saratoga Springs New York John C Freund editor outlines a national music expenditure totaling nearly 600 million dollars annually. Opera concerts church music and theater related spending dominate the figures with substantial allocations to orchestras military bands and music education abroad.

Saratoga N. Y New York State Music Teachers’ Association John C. Freund Freund

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Pain Relief

Thousands of families trust Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil to relieve pain and heal wounds burns sores ulcers and skin or scalp diseases. The old remedy is advertised as versatile for many external ailments with guarantees from druggists and price points of 25c 50c and 1.00.

There is Only One Bromo Quinine That Cures Cold in One Day

Ad copy notes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with the claim that a box cures a cold in one day and features E. W. Grove's signature on every box, priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Mining operator MacDonald freed on bail in Jones murder case

Joseph MacDonald, mining operator from Guanajuato Mexico, was admitted to 50600 bail by District Judge Overfield on a murder charge in the 1912 Treadwell mine case. A coroner's jury previously exonerated him before his return to Guanajuato where he later became a mining executive.

Juneau Alaska Joseph MacDonald Guanajuato Mexico N. C. Jones MacDonald Treadwell Jones

Ipswich Mills Opened Under Police Guard After Riot

Ipswich Massachusetts mills reopened with police protection as about 200 workers returned to work while nearly 600 remained on strike. Twenty two people were taken into custody, five hospitalized, and riot injuries reported from last night’s clash near the gates. Thomas J Halliday of Boston, an Industrial Workers of the World member, arrived to lead the strike.

Ipswich Mass Ipswich Mills Thomas J. Halliday Boston Industrial Workers of the World

High cost of living blamed on defense waste says Dr. Jordan

Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford University, told Hamline University students that wasteful defense spending drives up prices. He praised the Wilson administration peace plan and said war between Japan and the United States is impossible. He asserted New York bankers largely control the world war situation and warned no country can attack the United States without first borrowing in New York. A Corpus Beach Hotel folder notes why visitors can enjoy more at the hotel, which follows an advertisement for an European plan and fireproof features.

United States New York

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Highlights Health Benefit

An advertisement extols GROVE'S Tasteless Chill Tonic as a hot weather tonic that enriches the brood, fortifies the system, and helps withstand summer depression. It promotes the tonic with a 60 cent price and notes wine fishing at Riverside Restaurant as an adjacent ad.

Grove

Charter filed for Rice Hotel in Houston Texas

The Rice Hotel of Houston is incorporated with secretary of state approval in Austin. Capital stock stands at 300000 dollars. The corporators are N. Ek. Meador J. H. Chew and Homer D. Matthews. Additional charters filed include First State Bank of Big Lake Reagan county with 15000 dollars capital stock and incorporators J. H. Wilson J. M. Shannon Henry Japson. Audit Company of Dallas with 1000 dollars capital stock and incorporators C. H. Schoolar George H. Bird W. W. Rankin. People's Trust Company of Dallas amended its charter reducing capital stock from 5 million to 200 thousand fully paid up.

Austin Tex Rice Hotel of Houston Capital Stock N. Ek. Meador J. H. Chew Homer D. Matthews First State Bank of Big Lake Reagan County J. H. Wilson J. M. Shannon Henry Japson Audit Company of Dallas Incorporators C. H. Schoolar George H. Bird W. W. Rankin People’s Trust Company of Arizona

Navy Men Commended for Gallantry Off Venice California

Secretary Daniels issued commendations to Ensign Sco field Underwood Hill and Clark F Crippen aboard the armored cruiser Maryland for attempting to rescue a steam launch crew near Venice California on July 19. They risked their lives in the effort though they did not reach the boat. A separate letter praised Samuel A Gottlieb a musician on the receiving ship at Norfolk Virginia for saving a small boy from drowning near Portsmouth Virginia.

Washington, D. C Daniels Scofield Underwood Hill Clark F. Crippen Maryland Venice Cal Samuel A. Gotlieb Norfolk Portsmouth

Ten Women Graduate at Johns Hopkins Commencement

Johns Hopkins University held commencement exercises with 151 graduates. Six women physicians and four women holding the doctorate in philosophy completed the program. Dr Ira Remsen was named president emeritus and professor emeritus of chemistry. No decision announced on the university presidency, though Dr William H Buckler of Baltimore had been considered. An advertisement invites readers to Riverside for a meal.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins University William H. Buckler Ira Remsen

Gettysburg ceremonies to honor governors and generals

Guests of honor at Gettysburg events next month include state and territorial governors with adjutant generals and aides, Washington administration officials, both Confederate and Union veterans, top United Confederate Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic leaders, Lee and Meade descendants, opposing battlefield commanders, and widows of participating generals. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a pure remedy for kidney and bladder issues, offered by Fischer Drug Co Ady.

Gettysburg National Administration Washington United Confederate Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Robert E. Lee George B. Meade Foley Foley & Co Fischer Drug Co Ady

Granitord and Granocrete Pavements Trade Notes Ady

Granitord and Granocrete are cited as economical pavement options in Ady era discussions. The items are framed as modern approaches to city sidewalks and road surfaces.

Ady

Harbor City push for twenty five feet channel rights

Local note reports Burton and Danforth shaped an Aransas Pass channel eight feet deep and donated it to residents. It claims Corpus Christi seeks twenty five feet via government dredging and urges support for Harbor City, inviting donations and postal contact to discuss the plan.

Burton & Danforth Aransas Corpus Christi Harbor City United States

Invitations Issued for Gettysburg Centenary Event in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg officials say the Pennsylvania commission issued invitations yesterday for the fiftieth centhe battle of Gettysburg observance. Details on attendees or precise program were not immediately available, but officials emphasized the historic significance and regional role in the commemorations.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Commission Battle of Gettysburg

NO DAMAGE FROM COLD TO CROPS EXPECTED

Officials of the Department of Agriculture say unseasonably cold weather will not cause widespread crop damage. Experts foresee no fruit or vegetable famine and expect early spring planting plus favorable growing conditions to offset any impact on corn and other crops.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Labor Leader Ford Nominated Public Printer

President Wilson nominated Cornelius J. Ford of New Jersey as public printer. Ford has led the New Jersey Federation of Labor for ten years and served as a printer for 21 years at age 46. Also nominated was Charles M. Galloway of South Carolina for civil service commissioner.

Washington, D. C Cornelius J. Ford New Jersey Wilson Ford Organized Labor

Militia Movement Plans For Texas Guard Encampment

In Austin on June 11 Adjutant General Hutchings and rail line representatives discussed transporting Texas National Guard troops to Camp Mabry for the regimental encampment starting June 21. A general order will outline troop distribution across the different railroads.

Austin Tex Texas National Guard Camp Mabry Hutchings

Supreme Court declines review on phone company contracts

Washington D C June 11 The Supreme Court refused to review a lower Ohio federal ruling finding that contracts between the United States Telephone Company and about 300 exchanges in Ohio Indiana and Illinois were unenforceable as violations of antitrust laws.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Ohio Federal Courts United States Telephone Company Ohio Indiana Illinois

Top o' the Town at St Anthony Roof Garden

Visit the St Anthony Roof Garden tonight from 6 30 to 12. The coolest place in the city with good food and drinks and delightful music. Soloists Signor Arturo Lugaro a baritone and Charles Cameron Bell a tenor perform. Adv A Collman plumber both phones 397.

St. Anthony Roof Garden Signor Arturo Lugaro Charles Cameron Bell

Book For Men Free 8000 Words 30 Illustrations

An author offers a free illustrated advice booklet of over 8000 words and 30 images describing private experiences with male vitality and self treatment without drugs. It promotes a VITALIZER belt device claimed to generate a force called VIGOR for overnight wear and may include women’s use. The offer includes a coupon and free mail delivery with no obligation to buy.

Sanden

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