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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
A fist sized Vitalitas chunk, neither mineral nor metal nor rock, is described as alive with natural forces and a mediate power. Claims say it restores digestion, rheumatism, and general health, emanating from radium like force. Advert says to visit Wagner drug store display and talk with the Vitalitas man.
Justice James W. Gerard of the New York State Supreme Court has been chosen by President Wilson to serve as ambassador to Germany. He was previously slated for Spain.
Why travel to Europe or distant resorts when Harlandale Sulphur Baths offer healing at home. Hundreds cured of rheumatism after ten baths. many discarded crutches. Promises relief for eczema skin diseases and blood liver kidney issues. Ladies department, courteous attendants, access via South Flores street car. Harlandale Bath House Co led by H J Benson President.
The list names many travelers staying at city hotels including W. A. Mackey of St. Louis at the St. Anthony, J. E. Spence of Italy Texas at the Menger, and J. F. Greenway of Temple at the Savoy. Others include M. Neuberger of Chicago at the Menger, H. T. Knox of Linton at the Bowie with family, and R. M. Randall of Dallas arriving at the St. Anthony.
Jennie Gross 45 died at 6 45 this morning at 510 Essex Street native of Tennessee lived Texas 30 years survived by husband W F Gross three daughters Eunice Libbie Thelma a son Durwood and siblings in Taylor Tex funeral 3 30 tomorrow from residence Lavalee Louis N 79 a confectioner died at 6 30 this morning 709 Avenue B East born in Canada came to Texas 39 years ago lived in Boerne 13 months retired 10 months ago to San Antonio survived by widow three daughters and a son life member of Boerne lodge of Masons body prepared by Sloan Hagg to Boerne for a 9 30 a m Masonic funeral tomorrow funeral from train Marguerite Gittinger 14 died at 5 Tuesday at Big Springs native of San Antonio daughter of George and Gertrude body brought to city funeral 3 30 tomorrow from 208 West Cevallos St services at St Henrys Church 4 burial in new St Josephs Cemetery.
The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements introduce Granitord and Granocrete as cost efficient paving ideas. Promoting durable surfaces, the ads claim extended life and reduced upkeep for municipal and commercial projects.
French minister Paul Lefauvre Italian minister Baron Inotti and Australian adviser Stephen Henry de Hedri left six days ago on a self described recreation trip. They were in Morelia Michoacan as bands gathered near the line. They fled north then turned toward Mexico City via Queretaro to avoid capture.
Alfredo Valdez, recently executed in Monclova, states his plan to lead 26 men from Monterrey toward Coahuila to carry out an assassination plot against Governor Carranza. He details routes to Musquiz and the Rio Grande, coordination with Huerta agents, and recruitment in the United States. The Piedras Negras paper cites this as proof Huertistas seek to invade Mexico from Eagle Pass and calls for neutrality enforcement. Coal mines in Esperanzas and Palau will close, displacing about 3000 workers, while U S immigration officials uphold a ban on certain Hindoos entering Piedras Sreet.
Alfredo Valdez signs a confession describing a plan from Monterey with 26 soldiers to Espinoso then into Coahuila to Musquiz to recover hidden arms. He mentions Alberto Guajardo as the arms’ depositor and notes several hid locations. The document appears in The Light as part of a wartime security report.
Alfredo Valdez signs an oath in Monclova in 1913 detailing arms gathering plans and payments. He describes recruiting federals in the United States, cross border contact with Huerta agents, and a commission from General Fernando Gonzales to serve as a major in the irregular forces of the Division of the Bravo. Witnesses Abraham Velarde and Federico Silva acknowledge the testimony. The margin seal cites the Federal Army and pay scales.
Seattle June 26 United States deputy marshal arrested R W Graeme on a telegraphic Phoenix warrant for violation of neutrality laws. He traveled from Nogales to Douglas and Seattle after aiding an aircraft move with Didier Masson for the Mexican Constitutionalists, denying munitions were smuggled and agreeing to Arizona removal.
Captain Gustavo Garmendia a guard of President Madero and former inspector general of police in Mexico City fled through San Antonio today with his family moving from Mobile to Los Angeles aboard a relief journey after the bombardment.
Captain Garmendia witnessed the arrest at the National Palace during Madero's capture and joined the fighting that killed Riverolland and Izquierdo. He hid in Mexico City, traveled by disguise to Manzanillo, was betrayed, survived a week in the woods, and escaped via a series of routes to Los Angeles. He plans to rejoin General Carranza with his family later in California. He is described as a skilled artillerist and a champion shot.
Dispatches to Governor Carranza report General Ojeda with about 1000 federals pushed to Santa Rosa and four military trains with ammunition captured. Four cannon seized and Ojeda’s retreat toward Guaymas halted by Constitutionalist forces. Guaymas families who greeted Ojeda were captured. Jesus de la Cruz arrested for smuggling munitions, held on $100 bond.
LAREDO Texas June 26 The force of General Tellez left today to repair the National railway south of Nuevo Laredo. The train contained 23 cars of material and 34 Cars for the laborers and soldiers. Everything is quiet in Nuevo Laredo and there is no fear of a Carranzista attack.
Adolfo Villarreal was arrested in Los Angeles on charges of violating neutrality laws tied to smuggling an aeroplane into Mexico for the Sonora Constitutionalists. Although dressed as a laborer, authorities say he is a prominent wealthy Mexican. The aircraft, built and sold in Los Angeles, was linked to aviator Didier Masson in recent Guaymas battles via a Mexican agent.
Advertising notice for Grove's Tasteless Child Tonic called a true tonic that strengthens the body and enriches the blood. Promotes a ten day run starting Saturday or Sunday with two Sundays included at half a cent per word per insertion.
A persistent rumor flows through camps in Texas City and Galveston that the Second Division and Fifth Brigade may demobilize around mid July. Major General W H Carter leading the Second Division was non committal when questioned about the report, noting mobilization occurred in February.
The May report from the Texas state registrar shows 4256 births and 2362 deaths for the month. Among births 3747 were white and 417 black with 92 stillbirths and 30 sets of twins and one set of triplets. Infant deaths reached 502, about 22 percent of total. Tuberculosis caused 334 deaths, diarrhoea and enteritis 234, pneumonia 134. Two white residents over 100 also died.
Two men were shot and killed in separate incidents. Lee Reed, a train porter, died at 705 East Crockett Street after a confrontation with Paul Lewis who was later arrested for murder. John Lovett was killed on Matamoros Street following an argument with Emmett Johnson, who fled in a Wiener wurst cart. Albert Washington testified at the inquest as Johnson departed. Police pursued the suspect but did not capture him.
Comptroller Lane angrily reacts to Third Court ruling in W. P. Lane vs Volz and Fallwell saloonkeepers from Travis County. He welcomes a rehearing motion and possible Supreme Court appeal, claiming the decision blocks liquor license forfeitures and hinders university students from buying liquor in saloons.
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes and rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children If not sold by your druggist will be sent by mail on receipt of 1 00 One small bottle is two months treatment and seldom fails to perfect a cure Send for Texas testimonials Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive St Louis Mo Sold by druggists
Fragmentary note references Granitoid and Granocrete as modern pavements and a New York authorities test. It mentions tea and coffee on school and ten thousand subjects in unclear context.
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