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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
9
Governor Ferguson returns to his Austin office after a week's absence from the National Democratic convention. He intends to devote time to his re election campaign and may deliver several speeches before the upcoming primary. He is pleased with the convention results despite the defeated minority plank on suffrage.
Dodson's Liver Tone marketed as a safe liver remedy opposes calomel which is said to cause salivation and illness. The ad promises a waking morning transformation with improved digestion and energy, with a 50 cent bottle guaranteed by the dealer and pharmacist.
A promotion touts a sixty day test of a rupture holder called the Clathe. It claims to prevent surgery by strengthening and securing the rupture, warns of belts and springs, and promises a free book explaining the method and long trial.
Rep James R Mann leads Republican minority to block a Rayburn bill to curb over issuance of railroad stock and bonds. The measure would require public disclosure and prior interstate commerce commission approval before new securities issuance.
Mrs Catherine Goodling of York Pennsylvania says the remedy cured extreme weakness that kept her from washing dishes and sleeping without a pillow. She credits three children and a boy’s bright health to the compound and urges others to try it, noting many women have found relief.
The Nineteenth Infantry Band will give a concert at the Fort Sam Houston lower post Monday night from 8 to 9. Oscar Biermann arranged the program including The American Colors overture Jean de Paris Twilight Bells Forsaken The Blue Paradise Arrah Go On I’m Gonna Go Back to Oregon. Grant Night concerts by army bands began last week for the summer season with another program planned for Tuesday night.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University names two women to its faculty. Vera Dantschakoff M D becomes an anatomy instructor and Rosalie F Morton M D serves as attending surgeon at Vanderbilt Clinic.
The Texas State Fire Insurance Commission resumed the hearing on a proposed 331 3 percent rate increase for fire insurers. Representatives from leading agencies voiced concerns and some opposed the necessity of the rise. Charles M Dickson of San Antonio petitions for policy form revisions to standardize insurance risks.
Sheriff's posses scour Madison and neighboring counties for three men named in warrants connected to the murder of Probate Judge W. T. Lawler. A crowd of 5000 to 6000 attended the judge's funeral as state militia and deputies guarded Huntsville. Percy Brooks, linked to the Ferry site where the body was found, was moved to Birmingham. Two witnesses remain jailed. A special grand jury is expected to begin probe today.
Theodore Roosevelt's condition reportedly improves though he cannot attend church on the first Sunday in months. The article notes his prior stance on a national guard call for duty on the Mexican border and mentions sealed bids for Fort Sam Houston building projects and a railroad excursion schedule.
Advertisements list two through sleepers to Memphis and Chicago daily on Southern Pacific. A New York round trip fare is $75.35 with Verse Route rail both ways using oil burning locomotives. Another offer is $84.15 for New York to New Orleans and return via steamer on Southern Pacific.
The high er courts will adjourn for the term later this week with the next term starting the first Monday in October. The Court of Criminal Appeals is nearly finished its docket while the Supreme Court lags about two and a half years behind due to congestion. The Third Court of Civil Appeals may run to July 3, with 166 cases filed this term.
Pros of Travis county organized a group in Austin on June 19 to submit a plan or petition for action. The formation aims to mobilize local support and pursue county level initiatives.
An organization to carry submission in the July primaries appoints E. R. Pedigo as chairman and plans an active campaign. Ferguson supporters attend, opposing a ban on Ferguson members from campaign participation. Pedigo says he will not bar members, aligning with the majority view. An executive committee meeting is set for this afternoon to arrange financing steps.
Train line offers Sunday round trip to Sutherland Springs for 60 cents with departures at 8 13 a m and 9 18 a m. report notes burning locomotives on the Southern system as a separate item.
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