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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
11
A mob pursues a masked attacker who assaulted Dr W N Good and beat her at her home 14 miles north of Daligs. Posse members arrived with recruits but no trace of the assailant was found this afternoon. Mrs Good is not seriously injured and offered limited description of the clothing.
San Antonio delegation heads for Dallas rally as Ferguson backers claim Slayden pressed precinct leaders to oppose Ferguson. Reported attempts to influence local politics drew rebuke from Ferguson supporters in Bexar County who vow to discipline Slayden. Delegation planned to travel Thursday night to meet at Katy Flyer route and return Sunday with expected large turnout from Farmers Union and other groups. The rally aims to show broad party support for Ferguson in gubernatorial and congressional contests.
Thomas Morgen of Wadsworth reports improvement after using Peruna for spring and summer ailments. He attributes disappearance of cramps headaches and stomach issues to the medicine and notes his family’s support and guidance from Dr Harman.
In a Washington DC 1813 letter, A Jackson describes severe body itching and sleepless weeks until using Resinol Ointment. The testimonial claims rapid improvement after two applications. The notice promotes Resinol products for skin ailments and warns against imitations.
Elector ANN BIG is urged by locals to count votes as Mr Pergnson faces scrutiny in a disputed ballot. The fragment hints at a contested election process and calls for verification from the community.
C Leet financial secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for six years is chosen secretary of the Manufacturers' Club and will take the post September 1. He was selected from a list of nine applicants by the executive committee. Leet will remain with the Chamber through September to wrap up accounts and then devote effort to the club work. He has organized the Lone Star Poultry Association and the San Antonio Kennel Club and has been active in St Luke's Church affairs. He is 36 and well connected in San Antonio and across Texas.
Secretary Redfield condemns lenient discipline of ship captains after recent wrecks including the Empress of Ireland and Iroquoia grounding. He urges suspensions for serious fault, noting a captain should face at least a seasonal license suspension if proven to have endangered passengers by excessive speed.
The House voted 410 to 83 to accept the Senate amendment on the Panama canal tolls repeal and sent the measure to President Wilson. Debate highlighted fears of veto and future negotiations with the Senate, with administration leaders confident of the president's approval. The fight drew party lines and a near altercation as lawmakers pressed for or against the exemption and its implications.
A fragmentary ad-like piece touts a natural complexion remedy promising removal of blotches freckles and dullness. It describes a wash with mineral muds and toning rituals claimed to renew skin and restore youthfully healthy appearance. The prose blends marketing flourish with dubious physiological claims.
A British protest over the canal exemptions sparked a lengthy U.S. diplomacy note by Secretary Knox arguing exemptions were not discrimination but tax-like contributions by American taxpayers. President Wilson urged repeal in a March 6 address, House passage followed by a protracted Senate battle led by Root and Lodge. clash crossed party lines amid reform pressures and foreign policy stakes. Delaware Punch notes a waterfall trip to New Braunfels and artist plans near a Guadalupe River site amid restrictions.
A jury in Austin, Texas, found Frank Hamilton alias Ge S Holland guilty of impersonating a U S officer. He faces up to two years in Leavenworth. The case stems from a May 1912 San Antonio origin and a forged draft endorsed by Col. F A Chapa, who testified for the government amid sensational proceedings. Neighbors battled a serious fire at 14 Encing Avenue, Miller’s home, with quick action preventing spread despite explosions. No major injuries, minimal damage reported as flames were contained.
William Wiese, a prominent and longtime lumber company figure and Confederate veteran, died today in Beaumont at age 72. The obituary notes his Westiblist status and civic prominence, with a possible reference to his association with the Katy Extension and a routing rumor extending toward Bremond from Waco.
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