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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1912
Page
2
A 1910s promotional piece urges parents to treat mild diseases like whooping cough measles mumps and chickenpox with promulsion an ozonized cod liver oil emulsion. It claims helping children gain strength prevents big diseases and offers a 30oz bottle by mail from Ozomulsion New York.
The Associated Press reports that Colonel Roosevelt told two Taft cabinet members he would not seek the presidential nomination this year. Roosevelt denied the claim saying they never said so because they couldn't. He spent the day resting ahead of a grueling campaign.
Railroad Commissioner John L. Wortham and Engineer Parker left Austin today for Fort Worth. They will stay Monday to inspect junction points and towns along the Houston and Texas Central line to hear complaints about freight service inadequacy.
A Wilmington reader praises Cardus the woman's tonic claiming it lifted her from severe back trouble and inability to straighten. The ad touts a 50 year history, vegetable formula, and offers a women’s health booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
A vintage advertisement touts Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste as a proven remedy for rats mice and cockroaches. It claims a single night kill, no powder mess, ready to use, with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists nationwide for 25 cents and 1 dollar.
Dispatch from Tien Tsin reports a strong detachment of United States troops ordered to proceed to Peking from Tien Tsin amid martial measures. Chang Huai Chih's army and imperial guard claim nominal control of the city as streets are closed after o clock and a shoot order shadows the night.
Reports from Peking say mutineers in Pao Ting Fu killed many missionaries, with informed circles believing only one or two may be dead, and that the victims were Roman Catholics.
A dispatch from Tianjin reported that soldiers forming the garrison at Pao Ting Fu mutinied last night. Civilians were killed and soldiers looted numerous stores in the unrest.
San Antonio fire department considers a public reward fund to catch the "fire alarm bug" after four false alarms in one night. Fire Chief Bishop and officials chased the culprit from boxes at Crockett and Losoya, Presa and Pereida, South Alamo and Aransas, and South Presa and Labor. Despite efforts by Bishop White and Marshal Lyons, no trace is found. seven alarms last month and nine in January accompany the case.
Dr Ambrose Talbot chairman of the American Life convention medical section praised San Antonio for its hospitality as the semi annual meeting closed. He and other northern physicians remained over to enjoy the city after adjournment while delegates toured sites and returned on late trains.
Over 200 Lockhart citizens gathered in district court to form the Lockhart Commercial club. Officers named include G. W. Baker as president A. E. Carter as vice president and Seymour Lisser as secretary treasurer. A constitution by laws and directors will be chosen with rooms arranged in the new city hall.
Burial permits issued for John Monier aged 79 who died February 29 on West Salinas Street 281, J F Lovett 52 who died March 1 at 114 Fourth Street, Mrs Willie I Anderson 35 who died February 29 at 315 Brackenridge Avenue, and Jesus Simpson Hoagland 48 who died February 29 at 415 Pecan Street.
William Bayard Cutting a renowned lawyer and corporate director died on a train from Tucumcari to New York at age 72. His illness was acute indigestion and he was returning home with Mrs. Cutting and their daughter Olivia after traveling from the west. Cutting led civic campaigns and chaired the committee of seventy which backed Seth Low for mayor in 1901.
Bloomington Illinois man D Toomey reports backache and kidney pain relieved after using Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with enabling him to work a full day without discomfort. Edwards-King Drug Co., Suc.
Staacke Bros offers a fresh start for new year by installing new car tops. The ad highlights durable materials and professional service for vehicle rejuvenation.
A midday meal for business men was served at the Gunter hotel from 12 to 2 30 pm with a price of 50 cents. The event drew a steady flow of local professionals and featured a simple, affordable menu.
A San Antonio luncheon of over 150 business leaders from the Red Tie Brigade reported a total fund of 44 384 raised to date with 453 Amalgamated Chamber members now enrolled, up 81 this week. Standing tallies favor publicity and business leagues as the campaign for 50 000 continues toward a closing date next Saturday night.
Mr Love pitches a Gulf region railroad plan to the Chamber of Commerce calling it no fluke and promising construction by March 25 with work to start March 20. President Graebner expects formal acceptance and a directors meeting to close the contract.
Agreement reached between the Chamber of Commerce directors and R A Love of Kansas City to build a southern terminal railway from Comfort or Waring to Brownwood with extension to San Angelo. San Antonio will host HQ, bond of 25000 to guarantee construction, work to start March 23, and San Antonio bears no bonus until completion. Fredericksburg backs 100000 bonus and line rights.
Miss Mattie Ward 82 sister of Benjamin Q Ward who died last Tuesday morning died after 3 am at a local hospital. A native of Palmyra Missouri she came to Texas about 1853 and lived with her brother in Jackson County. Her brother's remains were buried in Franciis Texas last week and Mattie will be laid to rest beside him at the Ward ranch tomorrow.
Alcide Louis Lachappelle 381 years old died after a lingering illness at his home 1422 Monterey street at 10 45 last night. He was an electrician by trade and Woodmen of the World member. Surviving are his widow mother Mrs Augusta McManus two sisters Miss Anna Lachappelle Mrs Alvina Hoefler and a brother George Lachappelle all of this city. Funeral 8 oclock this afternoon from the residence with interment at Mission Burial Park.
Thomas J. Thomasson about 60 years old and a Methodist minister died at an early hour today at his home 3213 West Houston Street He had lived in San Antonio about ten years Survived by his widow a son and four daughters Funeral arrangements have not been completed
James M. Smith aged 68 died at 11:20 last night in a local sanitarium. A Kentucky native who lived in Temple Milam county Aransas Pass and San Antonio, he was active in the Humane Society and a longtime member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Survived by his widow and two daughters, his funeral will be at 9:30 Sunday at the family residence 406 W Park Ave and burial in National cemetery under G A R auspices.
A long hotel arrivals column names guests from New York Chicago Dallas Denver Buffalo and more. Individuals and families such as Mr. and Mrs. C Clark and J Nancan appear among dozens of travelers checking in at hotels in San Antonio and nearby towns.
Five robbers raided a Royal Bank branch at Montreal West near the Canadian Pacific junction. One man was killed in a running fight with residents. the four others escaped before any loot was taken.
The government reports regional improvements except Chihuahua where rebels hold Juarez. Veracruz and Durango face uprisings, while Vera Cruzanos are urged to rise as Gavira proclaims rebellion. Vigilant defense setups form in Vera Cruz and Durango as rebels near Mocorito and Tetela threaten state stability. President Madero blames US shipments for border tensions and seeks Juarez back under control.
H C Schmidt and P Chiaramondi, owners of a zinc mine near Boquillas, say workers have heard nothing about revolts. Schmidt plans to move his family to the United States as a precaution while he travels to Monterey to assess conditions. They were at the St Anthony hotel.
A Texas National Guard unit reports the Mexican government asked for volunteers living on the Mexican side to join the Mexican army. The commander also says Tampico may fall to rebels soon and his company stands ready for active service on either side of the border.
A personal representative of President Francisco I. Madero traveled from Mexico City to El Paso via San Antonio with authority to buy off insurgent leaders or take steps to drive them aside. The mission, kept secret, seeks to retake Juarez under the Mexican federal government.
General Felix Diaz, nephew of Porfirio Diaz, refutes reports he has renounced allegiance in a February 21 letter from Triunfo Lower California to Collier's Weekly's John Airrette. He says he will go to Mexico City to counter calumnious statements and clarifies his stance amid mining interests.
Madrid reports the Mexican government ordered ten thousand carbines from a rifle factory in Oviedo, located in northern Spain. The decision was announced on March 2 by the Associated Press.
Ships sailing from Mexican ports include Disa from Frontera about March 20 and City of Mexico from Tampico March 3, with Vera Cruz departures March 7 and about March 15 from Vera Cruz.
If you are troubled we rheumatism Eimer Amend s New York 51 will relieve you Sold by all druggists.
Federal prison at Leavenworth sends word of Henry Harris of Paris Texas being released on parole. Harris, who arrived last October for a one year sentence on a violation of the internal revenue law, ends his term today.
Senate committee resumed hearing an uniform bill of lading legislation. House debate continued on the agricultural appropriation bill. Rules committee heard witnesses on whether Congress should investigate strike conditions in Lawrence.
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