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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1913

Page

3

Plant Juice Endorsed by 70-Year-Old San Antonio Resident

A. T. Holmes of 1049 Essex Street praises Plant Juice as a powerful mild tonic aiding digestion nerves and bowel regulation. He notes improved appetite sleep and general vitality after using the product and recommends it to friends. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store at Houston and Alamo streets.

A. T. Holmes San Antonio Holmes Essex Street Fischer's Drug Houston Alamo Streets

Governor Accepts Gill's Resignation as Insurance Chief

Austin June 80 The Texas governor accepted the resignation of B L Gill as commissioner of insurance and banking effective by June 10. Gill will become vice president of Seaboard National Bank in New York and plans to relocate with his family. The governor will appoint a successor after direct consultations with potential candidates.

Austin Tex B. L. Gill Gill Seaboard National Bank of New York New York Insurance

Moore Wins Again at London Harness Show

W H Moore of New York won the harness horse pairs championship for horses over 15 hands with Lord and Lady Seaton and also captured first prize in class 48 with Burgomaster and Robin Hood. Other notes mention Granitord and Granocrete, The Economical Pavements and The Modern Pavements.

London W. H. Moore New York Lord and Lady Seaton Robin Hood Judge Moore

Plan to dissolve Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger

A plan approved by Attorney General McReynolds and President Wilson proposes dissolving the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger. It would exchange 38.66% of Baltimore and Ohio stock for all of BP’s SP holdings, sell $88 million in SP stock via a trust, and extend dissolution to January 1, 1916. The plan aims to break up monopolies while allowing future government action against harmful outcomes.

ST. Paul, Minn Union- Southern Pacific McReynolds Wilson United States Union Pacific Southern Pacific Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Exchange of Securities Harriman Southern Union Pacific Company Union Pacific Railroad Ital Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Southern Pacific Company Union Pacific Railroad Company

Aransas Pass Channel & Dock Co Launches Tug Alex Brown

The Aransas Pass Channel and Dock Company announces a large fall barging program using the new ocean going tug Alex Brown, ninety feet long, to tow barges along the coast. They anticipate handling about 500,000 bales of cotton this season, shipping from Corpus Christi Harbor City Seadrift Port Lavaca and Palacios. Investment prospects offer two lots for selection at $100 plus a share in the corporation, with A D Powers at 333 Alamo Plaza handling inquiries.

Aransas Pass A. D. Powers Alamo Plaza

Suit to Be Resumed Against Standard Oil

Houston dispatch reports no testimony today in the state’s penalty and ouster suit against Standard Oil and its subsidiaries. A brief meeting before Commissioner Robey set a 10 am Tuesday adjournment. Main witnesses listed include J. Q. Tabor Magnolia Co southern division manager W W Rew assistant manager and A C Denniston chief of scouts.

Houston Tex Standard Oil Company Robey Maury J. Q. Tabor Southern Magnolia Company W. W. Rew A. C. Denniston

four vacation schools opened for poor children in Washington

The Alley Improvement Association with Mrs. Woodrow Wilson backs four five week vacation schools for alley and court children. Twelve teachers will instruct for three hours daily, aiming to enroll several hundred youngsters in the program.

Washington D. C Woodrow Wilson Alley Improvement Association Today

Compulsory Education Law Takes Effect Tomorrow in Tennessee

Nashville June 30 Tennessee’s compulsory education law, enacted by the present legislature, becomes effective tomorrow. It requires all children aged 8 to 14 to attend school, with provisions that those unable to read and write may continue until age 16. The statute also outlines that attendance is overseen by officers elected by the school board.

Tennessee Nashville, Tenn

Students to Attend Military Camp on Gettysburg Battlefield

The War Department reports 165 students from 48 schools and colleges have qualified to attend the military camp of instruction at the Gettysburg battlefield. The camp opens July 7 following the veterans reunion and runs until August 15.

Washington, D. C War Department Gettysburg Battlefield

Riebe Undertaking Co auto ambulance service ad

Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service located at 211 East Commerce with phone number 341. Local business ad notes prompt transport and funeral support.

Riebe Undertaking Co Commerce

Chandler Memorial Unveiled in Statuary Hall

A memorial statue of Michigan senator Zachariah Chandler was unveiled in Statuary Hall today in the Capitol. Chandler Hale, former assistant secretary of state and Chandler’s grandson, unveiled the tribute.

Top o' the Town at St Anthony Roof Garden

The St Anthony Roof Garden offers a cool dining and music venue with vocal and instrumental acts. Soloists tonight include Signor Arturo Lugaro, noted bari tone, and Charles Cameron Bell, tenor, presented by A Collman, plumber. voth phones 397.

St. Anthony Roof Garden Arturo Lugaro Charles Cameron Bell

County crews expand road gangs under Marshall method

County commissioners approve four more maintenance gangs to start July 1, doubling the program that divides 200 miles of macadam into 25 mile sections. Foremen may hire needed workers for urgent repairs, while convicts gravel and build roads. Rains cause little damage as judges praise demonstrated sand clay road on Frio City road and budget plans may fund further work. Corpus Beach Hotel advertisement follows.

George D. Marshall Bexar County Marshall Roy Barneburg McNeel Sutherland Springs Palo Alto South Loop Culebra Fredericksburg Pleasanton Bulverde Goliad Elmendorf Seguin Cibolo Boerne Barneburg James R. Davis Frio City Davis

Officers to Be Retired by Navy Plucking Board

Naval officials await the outcome of the navy plucking board convening tomorrow to retire 15 officers including five captains four commanders four lieutenant commanders and two lieutenants The board led by Rear Admirals Aaron Ward Greer Southerland Austin Knight Cameron Winslow and Frank Fletcher with Commander E T Pollock as recorder examines records before delivering retirements

Washington, D. C Navy Aaron Ward Gre Eas Southerland Austin M. Knight Cameron McR. Winslow Frank Fletcher E. T. Pollock

Resinol Soap Promises Skin and Hair Improvement

Resinol Soap is advertised to improve skin and hair by delivering a purer, gentler cleansing experience. It claims to prevent redness roughness pimples and dandruff while maintaining lustre and health of hair with pure fragrance and cleansing lather suitable for toilet bath and nursery. Sold by all drugs with trial offers from Baltimore Maryland.

Resinol Baltimore

Texas saloonkeepers face weeklong closures after July 11

Not fewer than 200 Texas saloonkeepers will close for a week or more or even permanently after July 11 as Comptroller Lane conducts suspensions and renewals. About 60 in San Antonio and near equal numbers in Dallas await action, with Houston and Galveston also affected. Dallas and Fort Worth saloonmen will observe the 9:30 p.m. closing rule, some starting early at 6 a.m.

Austin Tex Texas Lane Comptr Oller Comptroller San Antonio Dallas Houston Galveston Fort Worth

Brewing firm limits deliveries after 7 p.m. due to closing law

The San Antonio Brewing Association announces that, starting tomorrow, no deliveries will be made from the Brewery or City Depot after 7 p.m. due to a 9:30 p.m. closing law taking effect. The notice is addressed to friends and patrons and signed by the company.

SAN Antonio Brewing Association

Governor to abolish San Jacinto battlefield commission

Governor will propose abolishing the San Jacinto battlefield commission at the upcoming special session. Dr. A B Conley, Texas public buildings official, says management would move entirely under his office. Conley departs for Houston to discuss pavilion plans and battlefield improvements with current commissioners Rosine Ryan Gillespie and J O Rice.

Austin Tex San Jacinto Battlefield Commission A. B. Conley Conley Houston Rosine Ryan Gillespie J. O. Rice

Minor league baseball claims and malaria report

The national board of arbitration allowed Luther Taylor against Beaumont, Texas and Dallas against Evan Evans for 60 dollars, while disallowing George Paige against Austin. Separately, malaria cases among Philippine troops rose sharply, with 171 per 1000 soldiers affected. Surgeon General Torney ordered thorough examinations if cases rise further.

Auburn N. Y National Board of Arbitration Luther Taylor Beaumont Tex Dallas Evan Evans George Paige Austin Washington, D. C Philippines Torney

Mayor and council barred from hiring cousin-linked attorney

In Yorktown authorities were advised the mayor and city council cannot legally hire an attorney who married a first cousin of an alderman. The attorney would violate anti nepotism laws. The advice also covered Jasper County automobile registrations, stating the owner holds the number and may transfer it to another car if desired.

Austin Tex Yorktown Attorney General's Department Jasper County

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed as Time Tested Remedy

An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a natural remedy derived from roots and herbs. It claims long-standing success in restoring health and happiness to many women and asserts compliance with Pure Food and Drugs conditions.

Lydia E. Pinkham

American commission in Paris meets with Poincare

The American commission on agricultural organization cooperation and rural credits sat two hours at the ministry of agriculture in Paris. They were hosted by American Ambassador Herrick for luncheon and then, with the ambassador, were received by President Poincare to discuss their objectives.

Paris American Commission On Agricultural Organization, Co-Operation and Rural Credits Ministry of Agriculture Herrick Poincare

Commission Expresses Thanks For France Welcome

Mr Herrick conveyed President Wilsons thanks for Frances cordial welcome and efforts to secure information for the commission. M T Lively represented the local club. The route to begin travels to Galveston via Waxahachie Hillsboro Waco Marlin Brenham Calvert Hearne Bryan Navasota Hempstead and Houston.

Herrick Wilson France M. T. Lively Galveston Waxahachie Hillsboro Waco Marlin Brenham Calvert, Hearne Bryan Navasota Hempstead Houston

Dallas to Gelveston route logged for Gulf highway

President O. L. Williams of the highway association and Dr. J. H. Bean began logging the official automobile route from Dallas to Gelveston as part of the Colorado Gulf highway. They left Dallas this morning to survey the proposed path.

Dallas Tex Gelveston O. L. Williams The Highway Association J. H. Bean

Benefits Local People Relieve Gas With Adlerika Remedy

San Antonio residents report a single dose of sea buckthorn bark glycerine and Adlerika relieves stomach gas and constipation at once. H L Wagner druggist Hicks Building advertises the preparation.

San Antonio H. L. Wagner Hicks Bldg

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