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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
1
An advertisement touts Vitalitas as a universal remedy boosting revival of dead or inactive bodily parts. It promises permanent improvement of stomach and liver disorders, rheumatism, biliousness, headaches, and blood cleansing, urging readers to visit Wegner Smug Store at 407 East Houston Street for demonstrations.
Three civil service examinations are announced for July 16 for a telephone operator chemist and nautical expert in Washington and Houston. Applicants must have required experience and pass tests in arithmetic letter writing penmanship and copying. Health authorities in Houston continue inspections and renovations in public markets and facilities.
The North Texan Medical Association convenes its sixty seventh semi annual session in Denison Texas, reporting the largest attendance in six years. The event lists include regional physicians and related medical groups gathering for discussions and updates.
A mixed list of guests from many states checks into the Gunter Bowie St Anthony and Crockett in San Antonio. Names include Mr and Mrs W.E. Meddle, F. Batch of Toledo, J.B. Davis, Henry Brooks, and others listed among arrivals and registrations at major city hotels during a busy period. The report notes Polish Bohemian Chile charter in San Antonio and a Washington Congress scene with George Guthrie and Japanese ambassadorial talks.
Governor Colquitt discusses restoring the Alamo ruins to their 1830s state with Professor Giesecke and others, aiming for a public restoration that serves all Texans. Documentation and plans are partly complete, with sketches and ground surveys in progress as officials study old records and seek funding.
An affidavit signed by A. B. Conley as superintendent of public works and grounds and approved by the governor and comptroller authorizes a warrant for 4 state funds. The balance is placed to credit for the Alamo property repair project in San Antonio under governorial direction.
The article describes Grover Essary’s murder trial with defense claiming insanity. Witnesses recount the night’s robbery, a hat tied to Ben Wilte, and Essary’s fear of arrest after newspapers named suspects. Conductor Shorty Wilson identifies Essary and another man, noting the hold up and gunfire that killed Ammann.
The penalty dinner planned at the St Anthony Hotel under city health and aid district auspices is postponed to Monday night due to rain. The event aims to aid city beautification, ignition, and improvement with hundreds already reserving seats. Aspiring attendees are urged to send in names.
Hing Made Discovers argues the Battle of the Alamo ended in front of the chapel ruins, not inside the Alamo. He points to a high wall, a ditch, and collapsed structures, and outlines plans to restore the wall and preserve the site while advocating a Texas visit by visitors. He cites lectures to San Antonio residents and broader U S interest.
Fragmentary OCR text references acting attorney general and June date submission in an Abilene area piece. Details are unreadable. core facts cannot be determined from the provided material.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals declares no more submissions for now with Houston Ice and Brewing Company in receivership. It also reappoints Joseph Murray as clerk and confirms staff changes while detailing motions on rehearings and other appellate actions.
Trials reveal Magnolia Petroleum linked Pierce Fordyce sales force across Texas and North Texas divisions. Officials discuss workforce origins and records, with defense contesting prior conferences and authority.
An advertisement touts Poslam soap as a potent cure for eczema and skin troubles claiming immediate relief, infection control, and clear complexions. It markets the product with fake scientific tone and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Two bandits attempted a bold hold up on a passenger train near Springfield driving off passengers and dynamiting an express car. The blast failed to open a vault containing 25000 dollars. robbers fled as officers arrived, leaving only a few hundred dollars recovered. A Chicago to St Louis chase and a reward offer followed, with prior similar incidents noted.
A wide ranging interview discusses Seattle adopting a city administration focused on efficiency and businesslike governance. The piece notes past scandals after the world’s fair and recalls recalls of officials, with comments on infrastructure and street conditions in Seattle.
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