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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
10
An 19th century ad explains weak kidneys and thin blood as letting uric acid poison linger, causing rheumatism pains and stiffness. It touts Swift’s Specific as a blood purifier and tonic that cleanses uric acid and strengthens filtration, claiming a free book on Rheumatism from the Atlanta firm.
Associated Press reports Curtiss top speed trophy winner from Rheims will travel to France to compete in the international aviation meet. He plans to build a special bi plane and will supervise its entry himself. A court injunction prohibits sale of intoxicants on trains by Union Pacific and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway lines.
An old style newspaper ad promotes Foley's Kidney Pills claiming to strengthen kidneys and purify blood. It warns about gradual kidney trouble and lists symptoms such as headaches irregular heart action and urinary disorders while asserting the product will restore vitality and prevent Bright's Disease or diabetes if taken early.
In Hartford a 1-year-old boy, Johnnie Lindquist, using a chair to reach his father's revolver, shoots his 3-year-old sister Mary, killing her. The tragedy occurs as the father, nearby, discovers the smoking weapon. Medical examiner Wright notes no legal action will follow against the child.
New York reporting Teresia Sabot an eighteen year old Polish immigrant suffers amputation of both feet after a harrowing voyage from Poland. As she recovers in Hoboken she faces possible deportation to Poland despite having relatives in Pennsylvania. The injury arose from extreme cold and long ice marches before boarding to Bremen and then to the United States. Hospital surgeons operated immediately removing both feet to save her life.
New York detectives search for a wagon load of express parcels valued at over 310000 missing after leaving a New York express depot yesterday afternoon. The empty wagon was found five hours later at a street corner several miles away, prompting fears the driver was harmed.
Louisville Ky March 1 Charles Walz a grocer was shot in the heel possibly by a masked man and a white boy was wounded in the foot a negro wounded in the back and several minor disturbances were reported to police yesterday and last night as Mardi Gras enthusiasm rose police were ordered to arrest all masqueraders on the streets after the shooting of Walz occurred late last night
Despondent clarinet soloist Christopher Stall, Royal Conservatory graduate and former Berlin Royal band member, shot himself at his New York home while his wife and five children slept nearby. Stall’s death follows a life shaped by asthma and artistic pursuit. In Louisville, magnate Henry Speed’s critical illness prompts urgent medical notices as doctors report arterial hardening and insurers coordinate family arrangements.
The Daily Light describes Pin a cloth weaving by Milpinos in the Philippines. It explains pina fabric fibers, loom techniques, and two uses: delicate embroidered handkerchiefs and coarser garments. It notes island houses woven like baskets, strong and durable, and previews a voyage from Manila to Singapore and Batavia.
A Santa Barbara dispatch reports on the impact of ungraded rooms in St Paul and elsewhere, showing fewer truancies and disciplinary issues. Students benefit by practical projects linking schoolwork to life, with examples from wheat to bread making and arithmetic through trade.
An American, unnamed, is jailed in Ensenada on suspicion of involvement in a dynamite blast. Affects property damage with no injuries reported. Passengers say sentiment against Americans runs high in Lower California. Gunboat Guerrero arrived at Ensenada with troops. federal detachments left Ensenada toward Mexicali.
News from New York reports that the rope of a jewel rope taken aboard the Amerika liner is traced to a London sale for 70,000 dollars. Detectives seek a servant who was aboard and is now thought to be in New York.
The Aero Club of America lists two French entrants for the international balloon race to be held in this country. German entries are approved. Switzerland Italy and Great Britain yet to be heard.
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