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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1913

Page

7

Noted Invalid of Kentucky Cardui Testimonial

Lykins Kentucky Mrs. Martha Dingus, 46, claims 20 years as a noted invalid, says Cardus Woman's Tonic improved her health after heart trouble and other ailments. She urges others to try Cardui, noting it uses vegetable ingredients and advising a letter for special instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.

Cardus Cardui N. B Wrste Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Flower Day Observed by W C T UDistribpled Flowers to Prisoners

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union observed Flower Day by distributing flowers, fruits, and delicacies to prisoners, the poor house, hospitals, and other institutions. Donations were received at Travis Park Methodist Church and handed out yesterday afternoon. The event honors Jennie Cassiday whose story inspired the flower and fruit mission.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Travis Park Jennie Cassiday Flower and Fruit

Sam Speir Hardware Co advertises mechanics' tools

A Losoya Street advertisement lists Sam Speir Hardware Co at 219 Losoya Street offering a full range of mechanics' tools and related supplies for local tradespeople.

Sam Speir Hardware Co Losoya St Adv

Mutiny in Mexico City relayed amid border action

Governor Carranza reports a June engagement near Bustamente south of the National Railway where Constitutionalists defeat General Tellez forces. 84 federals killed, large arms and ammunition captured. Tellez advances north to reinforce Laredo with two trains, track and bridge repairs in progress. Piedras Negras begins a pedestrian and vehicle tax at the international bridge, matching the American toll, with heavy traffic and about $100 gold daily.

Eagle Pass Tex Carranza Jesus Carranza Tellez Bustamente Laredo Piedras Negras Customs House

Mutiny by Irregulars in Mexico City Grips Capital

Two hundred recently recruited irregulars mutinied at Peralville barracks in Mexico City after learning they would be sent to the field. They cheered for Carranza but surrendered when confronted by the Twenty-ninth Regiment, which moved to quell the revolt. Public anxiety grows as reports spread.

Mexico City Peralville Carranza Twenty-ninth Francisco Madero

What More Could Have Been Given In The Past Proposals

A reflective query on fairness and expectation asks what additional privileges or conditions might have benefited the subject. It explores potential concessions and desirable terms that could have advanced the individual’s position or advantage.

Cooperative piano sale offers 252.50 balance with 202 weeks

Prospective buyers can join a co operative plan by paying five dollars to receive a receipt credited toward a 252 dollars 50 cents balance. The plan provides 202 weekly payments of 1.25 dollars. Pianos can be chosen or selected by staff with a 30 day trial and money refundable if not satisfied.

Stone & McCarrick, Inc Co-Operative

Capture of Zapata Adherents Highlighted in Draft Army

A fragment describes the capture and detention of Zapata supporters who had been drafted into military service, marking a shift in enforcement and loyalty within the armed forces.

Zapata

Ex-President Diaz Would Return But Not Enter Politics

Paris June 11 A brother in law of ex President Diaz sailed for Mexico to discuss the possible return of Gen Porfirio Diaz. He had earlier met a delegation of Mexican friends who urged Diaz to go back to help restore tranquility. Diaz reportedly replied he would be pleased to return to reside in his country but would not participate in politics.

Paris Diaz Mexico Porfirio Diaz

Japanese Rifles Gain Edge Over German and Spanish Designs

The article notes that Japanese rifles include several improvements that make them superior to counterparts produced in Germany and Spain, highlighting distinctive design enhancements and performance advantages over rival manufacturers.

Germany Spain

Miss Maud Clapham Joins Refugee Return to England

Miss Maud Clapham daughter of a Concepcion del Oro mine owner, travels with about 75 refugees to Saltillo and on toward San Antonio. Her father is slightly injured. Mr. and Mrs. Clapham plan to join at San Antonio and proceed to England via Tampico and Galveston. Mrs. Cooper and husband also travel with the group, currently at Saltillo.

Maud Clapham Concepcion del Oro Saltillo Clapham San Antonio Miss Clapham England Frank Cooper Buena Vista Street Tampico Galveston

Japan to Supply Rifles for Mexican Army

The Mexican Herald says Mexico awarded Mitsui Company Ltd of Japan a contract to manufacture 50,000 seven millimeter Mauser rifles for the army. The rifles will be built in Tokyo and delivered at Manzanillo. A Mexican technical commission will inspect the Tokyo plant as ammunition is expanded to 80,000 troops, with delivery expected promptly.

Mexican Herald Mitsui Company, Ltd Japan Tokio Yutaka Oguri Manzanillo Europe

Exodus Halted as Matamoros Residents Ordered to Stay

Constitutionalists in Browns ville report rumors from Matamoros aiming to scare residents into leaving. They issue orders barring further transfer of household goods to Brownsville and note daily wagon shipments had been moving goods since they took control. Matamoros officials promise protection and urge residents to stay, inviting those in Brownsville to return home.

Brownsville Tex Huertistas Matamoros

Shipment of arms seized from El Paso destined for insurgents

Investigators say a shipment from El Paso included machine guns and 10,000,000 rounds of ammunition for insurgents. Officers confiscated all but one of the rapid fire weapons in the seizure.

el Paso

Rebels Mine Track Kill 200 Soldiers Near Guaymas

Reported dynamiting of a troop train above Guaymas on Monday leaves about 200 federal soldiers killed and many wounded. Rebels mined the track. Aviator Didier Masson plans another bomb run. A Douglas made aeroplane crossed into Mexico and was moved to Naco Sonora.

Nogales Ariz Guaymas Didier Masson Douglas Mexico Naco Sonora

Ortega discharged then re arrested in Marfa Texas

Toribin Ortega was discharged by Judge K C Miller on a charge of violating the congressional joint resolution and the president s proclamation. He was re arrested on two new complaints accusing shipment of ammunition and the examining trial was set for tomorrow with Sam Belden of San Antonio defending and R L Neill of El Paso prosecuting.

Marfa Tex Toribin Ortega K. C. Miller Ortega Sam Belden San Antonio R. L. Neill el Paso

Granitord and Granocrete Pavement Compare

Two historic pavement brands, Granitord and Granocrete, are examined under the banner The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements, outlining material choices, durability, cost implications, and construction methods for early 20th century road surfacing.

Relings Cured Awful This Eching In One Night

New York ad claim reports Miss Celia Kleinman cured of severe hand dermatitis by Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap after months of itching. The testimonial urges trying free samples from Resinol Department 45-S in Baltimore and notes widespread druggist sales.

New York Celia Kleigman Columbia St Ady

Ortega to be tried in Presidio for neutrality violation

El Paso June 11 Col Toribio Ortega commander of Constitutionalist forces in north western Chihuahua will be tried today at Presidio Texas. He was arrested after crossing the border and is charged with violating neutrality laws by shipping two maps.

EL Paso Tex Toribio Ortega Chihuahua Presidio

Compromise in Rate Offered Shippers

A compromise in the dispute over Rio Grande Valley freight rates emerged after a hearing before the Texas state railroad commission in Austin. San Antonio merchants pressed for parity, protesting a Houston dominated rate structure as a Brownsville road proposed a new schedule cutting the Galveston differential and eliminating Robstown differential, with a maximum first class rate set at 83 cents per hundred. Houston and Galveston merchants warned of possible protests, while San Antonio delegates named include Charles Graebner and Fred W. Cook among others.

San Antonio St. Louis, Brownsvile & Mexico Railroad Rio Grande Valley State Railroad Commission Austin Houston Brownsville Brown Brownsville Road Mr. Brown Galveston Robstown San

Friday the 13th Hoodoo Special Ad Offer

Friday the 13th get in on the Hoodoo Special for a 13 day run including two Sundays with ten day cost. Seventy five cents buys a 15 word ad for thirteen days if started Friday the 13th. Assist Nature ad advises Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse and purify the system and build up.

Nature Hood

Injunction Is Appealed In Daughters Case

In Austin on June 11 the case of the Daughters of the Confederacy against A B Conley state superintendent of public buildings and grounds was appealed to the Third Court of Civil Appeals from the lower court decision.

Austin Tex The Daughters of the Confederacy A. B. Conley Third Court of Civil Appeals

Daughters Sue Over Statehouse Quarters Injunction

Judge C A Wilcox of Travis County Twenty sixth District Court granted a temporary restraining order in a case where the Daughters sought to stop the superintendent from ousting them from quarters in the statehouse. An appeal follows the TRO decision.

C. A. Wilcox Twenty-sixth District Court Travis County Tendent Statehouse Wilcox

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Kentucky Hall Isaac Bledsoe Wm. H. Smith Stone & McCarrick, Ing E. Houston Street San Antonio Music Company Texas Rio Grande Comfort Iur B. V. D U. S B.V. D U.S.A the B. V. D. Company
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