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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
8
The Austin city council adopted a resolution to submit the Somers system of realty taxation to a public vote on Saturday July 25, the same day as the state primaries and general election. Proponents say the timing may defeat the proposition. An advertisement notes H Fenzel at 224 E Commerce is expert in repairing watches and clocks.
Advertises Q Ban hair darkening shampoo promising natural color and luster for gray or faded hair. Claims to prevent dandruff and itching, states safe on delicate scalps, notes a 7 ounce bottle for 50 cents from Sommer's drug store in San Antonio, Texas with mail order listed.
Senate hearing reveals that Rafael Cuadra reports 21 million pesos paid to Diaz allies after Diaz took power. Questions arise over treaty ratification as US would pay 3 million dollars for inter-ocean canal rights. Names include President Diaz and Chamorro family members.
President Wilson pledges to push the anti trust program into law, predicting a great business boom. Democrats rally to aid as Missouri delegation pledges to help. he warns postponement harms business and promises no delay.
Victor Ray, six, accidentally discharged a 22 caliber rifle on Frank Hill farm ten miles east of Austin. The bullet struck his infant brother Reuben, six months, under the right eye and out the left ear. Reuben died two hours after being taken to a local sanitarium.
Washington June 26 Japan presses for relief for its subjects from the California alien land ownership law. The published diplomatic correspondence reveals a renewed push to secure fair treatment and hints at possible arbitration or renewed negotiations. The exchanges show a strong Japanese insistence on not accepting continued discrimination.
E.8 Nordhaus accuses reports of withdrawing from the legislature race Place No. 3 as misleading and untruthful. He states he will remain in the race to the finish.
Advertisements list melons and cantaloupes on ice roast meats fried chicken sandwiches and salads plus veal loaf and travel lunches. Bond’s at 116 Ave D and White Horse Tavern advertise chicken dinners and Palm Beach suits from Advy.
London reports militant suffragettes refuse any truce with the government despite appeals by Annie Besant of the Theosophical Society. In Nottingham, Irene Casey was found with a dressing bag arsenal including explosive boxes, detonators, fuse and benzine during the king's visit.
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