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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1913

Page

2

Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy

Mrs. W. A. Johnson of Sycamore Springs California reports complete relief from years of kidney liver troubles after using Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy. The ad touts plant juices and roots, claims broad benefit and offers free samples from Warner Safe Remedies Co Rochester NY.

Warner’s W. A. Johnson Warner Sycamore Springs Santa Monica California Warner Safe Remedies Co Rochester N. Y

Construction Begins on New St. John's Orphanage

Architect F B Gaenslin says the new St John’s orphanage will start next Wednesday with foundation excavation under way. The facility replaces the fire-destroyed building and will initially include a boys dormitory with future plans for a girls dormitory and administration building. The old orphanage site at Santa Rosa hospital is being readied for occupancy by Sisters of Charity and infirmary nurses.

St. John's Orphanage F. B. Gaenslin Catholic Church Santa Rosa Hospital Sisters of Charity

Cottages Burned in Highland Park Fire

Two cottages on Drexel Avenue were destroyed by a morning fire starting in J. Tarain's home at 105 Drexel. Adjoining 106 Drexel owned by L. Cooper also burned. damage about 1800 dollars, partly insured. Firefighters faced hydrant shortages and used a 2500 foot hose line. Cause unknown. Tarain family had left town recently.

Highland Park J. Tarain Drexel Avenue L. Cooper Tarain Bimendorf Paul Riebe

Obituary notices for Bigger Morales Collins and Davis

James Bigger 49 died at 11:50 p m at 400 Schley Ave after a year in San Antonio from Kentucky. Anita Morales 61 died at her daughter's home 321 North Smith St survived by J C Morales and 11 children. Artie Hale Collins 48 died at her daughter’s home 406 East Locust St. Arthur Davis 33 died at a local sanitarium after coming from Spokane. Funeral services and interments planned for each, with lodge affiliations and churches noted.

Bigger James T. Bigger Schley Avenue San Antonio Kentucky Lodge No. 11 Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph's Cemetery J. B. Scott Goliad J. F. and Lea Collins Mercedes R. J. Collins Sloan & Hagg Davis Arthur Davis Spokane Wash Spokane Aerie No. 2 Order of Eagles Lodge of Eagles Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company City Cemetery No. 3

San Antonio Unveils New Motor-Driven Fire Truck

The San Antonio fire department formally accepted a new motor driven hook and ladder truck at 8 am and placed it in service at Company No. 4 on Main avenue and Romana streets. Costing 5000 dollars the unit carries 200 feet of hose and a 35 gallon chemical tank with 35 foot ladders. A test yesterday showed it handle sharp turns, narrow streets, and reached 54 miles per hour on the North Loop run. The companion unit is due within ten days.

San Antonio Main Avenue Romana Streets Jones Wright

Five to Penitentiary Sentences Pronounced in District Court

Judge Anderson presided as four men and one woman were sentenced to prison by the Thirty-seventh District Court. A. J. Cochran received three years for forgery, John Douglas Burrell two years for burglary, Charles Williamson three years for forgery, Wil Henderson two years for theft over fifty dollars, and Effie Adams three years for theft from the person. Cochran proclaimed innocence, and Anderson said parole if authorized. Adams’ motion for a new trial was denied.

Anderson A. J. Cochran Huntsville John Douglas Burrell Charles Williamson Wil Henderson Effie Adams Cochran

Officials Sentenced in Jackson Loan Case

Federal Judge Cotteral at Guthrie today sentenced Crisler Ward and Bounds, principals in the Jackson Loan and Trust Company, convicted of conspiracy to defraud. Crisler six months and a $500 fine. Ward five months and a $400 fine. Bounds three months and a $100 fine.

Oklahoma City Okla Cotteral Guthrie Crisler Ward and Bounds Jackson Loan and Trust Company Ward

Wilson’s Farewell as New Jersey Governor

Woodrow Wilson formally turned over the New Jersey governorship to Senator James F. Fielder. In a brief farewell he praised courage in public life and expressed confidence in Fielder as his successor. Wilson noted reforms achieved, including corporate law revisions and worker protections, hoping a pending jury commission and direct election measures pass before adjournment.

Trenton N. J Woodrow Wilson New Jersey James F. Fielder State Senate Wilson Assembly Fielder Princeton Washington Public Utilities Commission United States Wisconsin

Runaway Horse Panics Child on East Commerce Street

A seven year old boy, son of Jacob Oranskey, rode in a buggy hitched at Hackberry and Commerce when the horse bolted along East Commerce at 11 45 this morning. Policeman Harless halted the creature at South Alamo, and the boy suffered only a bruise from the fall.

East Commerce Street Jacob Oranskey Hackberry Commerce Streets South Alamo Street Harless

Senate to Consider State Highway Bills in Texas

In Austin on March 1 the Senate set the state highway commission bills for next Tuesday. Debate focused on Collins employers compensation act with mutual insurance and a three member board to decide industrial accident claims. An amendment to bar common law defenses failed, as did Vaughan’s contributory negligence exception. The session closed with gifts to retiring Senator Vaughan and adjournment until Monday.

Austin Tex Senate State Highway Commission Vaughan Collins Watson Horace W. Vaughan Warren Con

Carpenters Seek Wage Increase in San Antonio

Local Union No. 14 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners asks San Antonio contractors to raise carpenter and joiner wages from 40 to 45 cents per hour starting May 1 when the current contract expires. The open letter cites higher living costs and better pay in surrounding towns, urging contractors to follow the Traction Company example. Letters urge business leaders to require union labor on future builds. the union notes over 6000 union carpenters in the city.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Builders’ Exchange of San Antonio Traction Company

Fire department praised after warehouse blaze at Landa plant

Firemen confined the Joanna Landa feed and grain warehouse fire to one structure. A day after the blaze destroyed 150 carloads of hay, Harry Landa sent a $100 check to Fire Chief Wright praising the department for its swift efforts to prevent total loss.

Joseph Landa Harry Landa Wright Landa

Richter's Brother Dies In Fredericksburg

Alderman William L. Richter travels to Fredericksburg after the death of his brother H. R. Richter aged 68. A long‑time resident of Fredericksburg and jeweler by trade, he leaves a widow four daughters Miss Lesler Richter and Miss Carrie Richter and a son Reinhold Richter. Funeral services were held today in Fredericksburg.

William L. Richter Fredericksburg H. R. Richter Virginia F. Sachs Charles Weinmahn Lesler Richter Carrie Richter Reinhold Richter

French to run joint tests on longitude with Arlington wireless

The French government orders four officers to Arlington Virginia for joint tests with American naval officers to determine the Washington Paris longitude difference. An American officer will depart for France to study the same problem at the Eiffel Tower station. Arlington messages reach Paris via the Eiffel Tower, but none from Arlington has yet arrived in Paris.

Paris Arlington Washington Navy Department France Eiffel Tower

New Bridge Nears Completion Over Medina River

The last steel girder of the Medina river bridge is being set today by the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad. Traffic continues on the temporary span with trains running on one side. The new bridge opens for service Monday.

Medina River San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad Bel

Mission to Open at St Marys Church This Sunday

A four week revival at St Marys Church begins Sunday led by Rev Father P B Donnelly and Rev Father J H Quinn. First week focuses on women and children, second on men, third week for Holy Week, fourth week for non Catholics. Masses at 530, 600, 700 and 815 with sermons after 600 and 815. Noonday service at 1230 children 330 and 745 evening service. Donnelly lectured on Alaska and the Arctic Region to Academy of the Lady of the Lake.

St. Mary’s Church P. B. Donnelly Dublin Ireland J. H. Quinn Father Donnelly Alaska Arctic Academy of the Lady of the Lake

Big Night at Fair Offers Everything at 10 Cents

At the Ben Hur Shrine Fair noble F. Martin announces all sale items will be disposed tonight with any remaining stock closed out by midnight. A diamond ring valued at 275 dollars is the centerpiece prize as admission is cut to 10 cents drawing big crowds. Members of the San Antonio tribe of the Ancient Order of Red Men arrive in war paint for a tomtom and tomahawk dance while hay, flour, and ham prizes from Ye Old Country Grocery go for 10 cents each.

Ben Hur Shrine Noble F. Martin San Antonio Order of Red Men Tommyhawk

Carranza To Head Foe Of En Huerta

Reports say Carranza would command about 2000 troops with Alberto Guajarco joining the Coahuila revolt. Villa, Maytorena, and other rebels occupy Agua Prieta Nacozari and fronteras while government forces recapture Aguascalientes.

War Department Torreon Aubert Carranza Alberto Guajarco Coahuila Las Esperanzas Musquiz Ahuila Francisco Villa Mexico Maytorena Sonora Agua Prieta Nacozari Fronteras Puebla Vera Cruz Alberto Fuentes D Aguascalientes National Railways Juarez Escalon Rodriguez Aguescalientes Fuentes D Angeles Felipe Angeles Belgium Miguel Garduna Garduna National Palace General Hidalgo Madero Suarez Mariano Luque Huerta Morelos Durango Tlaxcala Chihuahua Huez Zapatista Cuernavaca Zapatistas Zapata Villa Ayala Emiliano Zapata Eufemio Tetecala Axochiatam Genevevo de

Mexico peace talks urged broad protection for all factions

Ramon Prida, Mexico City lawyer and spokesman for the Orozco faction, demands recognition and protection for all factions including the Madero family. He says Pascual Orozco, Jr. is near El Paso and will join the peace conference in Laredo and meet in El Paso as soon as possible.

Peace Commission San Antonio el Paso Laredo Department of Justice Huerta-Diaz Garza Granados Secretary of the Interior Marqueo Castellanos Supreme Court of Mexico Jose M. Garza Ramos Herrejon Lopez Nuevo Laredo Guevencio Gonzales Ramos Matamoros Andres Garza Galan Barriog M. Hiniojosa Villa Garcia Garza Cantu Nueva Leon R. Treveno A. Morales H. Potasina Tamaulipas Rafel Flores Pascual Orozco, Sr Chihuahua Adolfo Gomez Sonora Prida Pascual Orozco Republic Mexico City Victoria Felix Diaz General Huerta Mexico Mr. Prida Republic of Mexico Madero Famiy Pascual Orozco, Jr Ramon Prida Orozco

Refugees Released as Huerta Regime Gains Stability

Washington reports two measures signaling belief in Huerta’s stability. Mexican refugees held on the U S side are ordered freed, and Col de la Fuente and party are granted safe passage to San Antonio for a peace conference. Rebel leaders reportedly shift to the provisional government and a more cooperative stance helps ease tension with Mexican factions.

Washington Huerta Mexico California Texas de la Fuente Juarez San Antonio Emilio Madero Cheche Campos Orozco Gomez Palacios Hama Durango

Calero Seeks Mexico Presidency After Senate Admission

Manuel Calero, former ambassador to the United States, announces a presidential bid after admitting before the senate that he lied to Washington for ten months to downplay conditions in Mexico. Calero's supporters began organizing his campaign following the meeting yesterday with his friends.

Mexico City Manuel Calero United States Senate Washington Mexico Felix Diaz Calero

Cuban gunboat Cuba arrives with Mexican refugees

The gunboat Cuba brought Senora Francisco I. Madero Jr. and family from Veracruz to Havana. Also on board were Ernesto Madero and other relatives, Cuban minister Sterling, and many Cuban refugees. Gen Freyre Andrade and hundreds of Cubans greeted the arrival at the pier amid a large demonstration.

Havana Cuba Veracruz Senora Francisco I. Madero Jr Mexico Senor Senora Madero Ernesto Madero Senor Sterling Freyre Andrade

Executions Reported in Chihuahua City Plot Case

Passengers arriving from Chihuahua City say Augustin Lavandat, state capital police chief, and seven others were executed by military authorities for alleged involvement in the revolutionary plot tied to ex Governor Gonzales. Gonzales to face trial.

EL Paso Tex Chihuahua City Augustin Lavandat Gonzales Pecs Ge Gonzales

Navy denies ship explosion killed and wounded at target practice

Rear Admiral Fletcher, commanding the American battleship squadron off Veracruz, Mexico, today denied reports that a person was killed and three injured by an explosion of four shell during target practice yesterday.

Washington Fletcher Veracruz Mexico Navy Department

Americans Freed After Monterey Seamen Detained in Veracruz

Six American sailors from the Ward liner Monterey were arrested by Mexican federal soldiers after a shot near the customs house. Consul William W. Canada protested, the men were released, and the military commander apologized. Evidence showed the sailors were unarmed and sober.

Veracruz Monterey Customs House William W. Canada

Peace Conference Continues

The peace conference continued at Nuevo Laredo today as delegates met in Laredo Texas region near the border amid ongoing talks and diplomatic activity.

Laredo Tex Nuevo Laredo

Mrs. Fred Weller Dies in Texas During Illness

Braymont Texas March 1 Mrs. Fred W Weller wife of the Standard Oil Company of Louisiana president died after a brief illness at the home of Mr and Mrs George C Greer her hostess The body will be shipped tonight to New York for burial Mr Weller was prominently connected with leading oil companies during the Beaumont oil boom

Fred Weller Braymont Tex Fred W. Weller Standard Oil Company of Louisiana New York City George C. Greer New York Weller Beaumont

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