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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1914

Page

3

FIGHTS FOR LIBERTY Former Banker Objects to Reopening Case

F. E. Pye former president of the Central Bank & Trust Company challenges the habeas corpus hearing to fix the exact end of his penitentiary term. Convicted of forgery on change of venue, he was released then recaptured, with two months more to serve if the sentence starts at issue. Proceeding hinges on whether the lower court ruling stands.

Houston Tex Pye State Prison Board Attorney General’s Department

Heat Relief Through Horsford's Acid Phosphate Beverage

An advertisement promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a cooling refreshing non alcoholic drink. It claims it helps with low mood and provides a prompt relief in a tasty beverage form.

Horsford

Aviator Sets Claim to World Record in Berlin Flight

Berlin June 29 Herr Land Mann an aviator completed a no stop flight of 2 hours 49 minutes yesterday. It is claimed this flight constitutes a world record. H Fenzel 224 E Commerce St advertises expert repair of watches clocks with railroad grade regulation to 30 seconds per month.

Berlin Herr Land- Mann H. Fenzel E. Commerce St

Luna Park July 4th Attractions Show Free Admission

Park events include fireworks, baseball game, races, vaudeville, and moving pictures. Entry to Luna Park is free for the holiday.

Luna Park

Income tax deadline nears as penalties rise

Washington report notes final day for paying assessments with 6 percent penalty starting July 10 and 1 percent monthly penalties thereafter. Internal Revenue agents will audit dodgers, with investigations starting August 1 into incomes of those likely to owe under the law.

Washington, D. C Internal Revenue United States Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department Commissioner of Internal Revenue Department Treasury

Austrian Archduke and Wife Slain in Sarajevo Car Parade

Anti-Servian demonstrations erupted as crowds knelt and sang in the streets of Sarajevo after the archduke and duchess were killed. Bosnian officials blamed Belgrade for the bomb attack that targeted the royal car and vowed swift action. The archduke, urged by officials to proceed, visited Sarajevo despite fears. provincial leaders expressed profound sorrow and loyalty to the throne.

Hapsburgs Sarajevo Belgrade M. Potiorek Bosnia Chamber

Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand Suspected Masterminded Plot

Reports from Sarajevo and Vienna describe a meticulously planned crime against Archduke Francis Ferdinand and the Duchess of Hohenburg. Evidence points to organized plotters likely based in Belgrade with Serb agitation fueling nationalist fervor. Austria-Hungary weighs severe measures that may worsen Austria Serbia tensions and strain relations with Russia. Archduke, inspector-general of imperial forces, anticipated danger during his Berevia tour.

London Sarajevo Vienna Francis Ferdinand Duchess of Hohenburg Austria-Hungary Belgrade Servia Berevia Austria Berovia Russia Archduke Francis Ferdinand Francis Joseph

Cure Salt Rheum with Swift's S S S Blood Cleanser

An advertisement extols S S S as a blood purifier to treat salt rheum and scaly skin. It claims skin disease stems from blood impurities and promises lasting relief through purified blood. The ad urges readers to obtain a bottle from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.

Swift Swift Bio Atlanta, Ga

Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassination Sees Wide Alarm

The Servian frontier guarding Austrian forces, warnings to travel to Sarajevo, and rising hostilities as Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess travel amid threats. Bombs found on the Sarajevo line and Gavrilo Princip identified as a payer of assassin funds. Emperor Francis Joseph breaks from Ischl to Vienna after the attack.

Vienna Francis Ferdinand Perial Sarajevo Hohenberg

Tragedy in Sarajevo Tests Dual Monarchy Stability

Vienna reports that the Sarajevo catastrophe will have deep political consequences for the Habsburg realm. Archduke Francis Ferdinand’s heir status contrasted with Archduke Karl today, as the empire faces a likely accession by an inexperienced prince. The question of succession shadows Hungary and possible throne division.

Vienna Sarajevo Archduke Rudolph Archduke Francis Ferdinand Archduke Karl Francis Joseph Archduke Francis Ordinand Francis Ferdinand

San Antonio druggist touts Adler-i-ka relief claims

San Antonio folk report Adler-i-ka provides fast relief for sour stomach gas and constipation. One dose is said to work almost immediately. H. L. Wagener, druggist in the Hicks building, notes San Antonio residents favor the product.

San Antonio Adler-ika H. L. Wagener Hicks Building

Archduke Franz Ferdinand Sequel to Political Shifts

The article notes the late archduke's strong personality and influence across political, military, and religious spheres. It discusses his opposition to Hungary, favoring papal temporal power, and potential alliance with Southern Slav groups to counter Hungarian power, shaping Austrian policy in the Balkans and relations with Italy. It hints Austria’s possible quiet period after his disappearance.

Archduke Hungary Italy Balkans Archduke Karl Francis Joseph Austria Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Sorrow Over Archduke Francis Ferdinand’s Assassination

World reactions pour in from Vienna and foreign lands to the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg. The emperor appeared well as crowds cheered his return to Schoenbrunn, and papers laud the archduke’s duty and services while noting family ties and a united monarchy.

Vienna Archduke Francis Ferdinand Duchess of Schoenbrunn Castle Charles Francis Joseph Archduke Amg

Archduke Assassination Triggers Sarajevo Martial Law

In Sarajevo Bosnia on June 29 martial law was proclaimed after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. The tragedy unfolded as Princep fired on the car with Count Harrach shielding the occupants. Death masks and a royal catafalque were prepared amid nationwide floral tributes.

Sarajevo Bosnia Archduke Francis Ferdinand Hohenberg Gayrio Prinzip Oskar Potiorek Count Francis von Harrach Medeljo Gabrinovics

Archduke and Duchess Fatally Wounded in Attacks

Shots fired mortally wounded the archduke and the duchess as Field Marshal Potorek watched. Lieutenant-Colonel Merizzi recovered from earlier wounds while Count Von Boss-Waldeck’s injuries were minor. Cretan students clashed with Serbs as authorities restored order. Cabinovics had been expelled from Sarajevo two years ago but returned. Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph departed for Vienna at dawn.

Potorek Archduke Erik Merizzi Count von Boss- Waldeck Cabinovics Sarajevo

Russian Press Reactions to Archduke Assassination

Russian papers in St Petersburg condemn Austrian actions after the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort are killed. They call the deed an opportunity for Austria to change course and say the archduke carried a spark that could ignite a European conflagration.

ST. Petersburg Peer Archduke Francis Ferdinand Austria

Prince Arthur of Connaught to Represent King at Archduke Funeral

Prince Arthur of Connaught will represent King George at Archduke Francis Ferdinand's funeral, accompanied by a British military mission led by a field marshal. The royal party travels to the ceremony amid European tensions.

Archduke London Prince Arthur of

Great 4th of July Patriotic Celebration at Luna Park

Miner reported killed in explosion at National Fuel Company mine near Aguilar Colorado. TRINIDAD dispatch notes one man dead. officials have not confirmed or notified the coroner. The victim was said to be alone in the shaft when the blast occurred.

Luna Park Trinidad Colo National Fuel Company Aguilar

Darken Gray Hair with Q Ban Restorer

An expert on hair care endorses Q-Ban a ready to use non dye hair color restorer. It darkens gray hair evenly without mess or scalp harm and adds luster while preventing dandruff and hair loss. Sold in a 7 ounce bottle for 50 cents at Summers Drug Stores San Antonio Texas.

Summers Drug San Antonio Tex

Standard Oil expedition drills for oil in Shen Si China

The Standard Oil Company expedition, protected against brigands by Chinese troops, leaves with six hundred carts of provisions machinery and tools to drill for oil in Shen Si after failing to locate oil in Northern Chili. The Chinese government has reportedly pledged rights to a European company in other provinces when Standard Oil’s option ends next February. A separate note reports Sir James Key Caird funding Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition with 120000 pounds.

Peking Standard Oil Company Shen Si Chili

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