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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1913

Page

3

Vaughan Withdraws Senate Resignation From Texas Senate

Senator Vaughan remains a member of the Texas Senate after withdrawing his resignation. Senator Darwin visited the governor and learned resignation had not been officially accepted. Vaughan will stay in Austin at least a month while pursuing bills of interest and the Senate asserts it governs its own membership.

Séar Darwin North Texas Vaughan Austin State Senate Senate

Taft commutes Heike sentence in sugar case

President Taft commuted eight months in prison and a $5000 fine for Charles R. Heike, secretary treasurer of the American Sugar and Refining Co, who was convicted of conspiring to defraud the United States over dutiable sugar. The action followed Attorney General Wickersham's recommendation and cited Heike's heart kidney and lung ailments.

Washington Taft Charles R. Heike American Sugar and Refining Company New York County Heike United States Wickersham

County court house to abolish public drinking cups

County commissioners rule all water spigots will require individuals to bring their own cup. They cite contagion risk from shared cups and say drinking water remains available, with the county providing the water.

County Court House

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Malaria Remedy

Advertisement notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to drive out malaria and boost the system for both adults and children. Priced at 60 cents.

GROVE

Exall to Address Students in Cleburne Talk

Henry Exall president of the Texas Industrial Congress will address the high school in Cleburne on Tuesday March 4. Cleburne schools are expanding programs to include agriculture and related industries as part of the curriculum.

Robbers Escape With Diamonds In Philadelphia Heist

Robbers dynamited the safe at Otto Goldsmith diamond merchant in central Philadelphia and stole diamonds valued at 7000 dollars early today. The incident occurred in the heart of the city as authorities review security footage and search for suspects.

Philadelphia Otto Goldsmith

Eye Ear Nose and Throat Doctor in San Antonio Office

Call on Dr. J Harvey Moore at 204 Gunter office building San Antonio to learn cure. Dr J R Cunningham osteopath at 449 Moore Building. Old phone 984-5.

J. Harvey Moore Gunter Office Building San Antonio J. R. Cunningham Moore Bldg

Katy merger bill moves to Senate as chamber weighs key measures

Austin March 3 The Texas Senate faces a busy week with the Katy consolidation bill likely to pass over the governor’s veto. Others include the Alamo bill the married woman property rights bill and the initiative and referendum amendment. House and Senate clash over stock and bond law and railroad hospital bills with broad opposition to platform recommendations.

Austin Tex House Senate Vaughan Katy McGregor

Shrine fair closing offers diamond ring top prize

The Ben Hur Shrine fair ends tonight at the exposition hall 117 Main Avenue with prizes including a 275 diamond ring a talking machine two shot guns a cedar chest and Sapho statue. Funds finalization will cover expenses of the Ben Hur Patrol trip to Dallas in May for the imperial council convention as San Antonio prepares to depart May 11 on two special trains.

Exposition Hall Main Avenue Sapho Dallas Imperial Council San Antonio International Great Northern Santa Fe

Never 100 Old 10 Learn New Lesson

Mr. A. O. Reed, a 74 year old fruit and vegetable dealer living at 301 Granada street, reports relief from using Plant Juice. Fischer's Drug Store at corner Alamo and Houston promotes Plant Juice for nervous debility and general weariness, claiming rapid improvement.

A. O. Reed Granada Street Fischer's Alamo Houston

Open Farm Demonstration Train Comes to San Antonio

The seven car special agricultural demonstration train, operated by the International & Great Northern Railway with Texas A and M College and other agencies, will arrive in San Antonio at 4 p m and be open for public inspection until 10 p m tomorrow before departing to Pearsall. Car contents include swine, cattle, roads models, horticultural samples, domestic science, and a Pullman for lecturers.

International & Great Northern San Antonio Pearsall International & Great Northern Railway Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College State Department of Agriculture Texas College of Industrial Arts United States Department of Farm Demonstration Work Fort Worth Stock Yards Company

Cullom to be Lincoln Memorial commissioner at $5000

Washington reports Senator Cullom of Illinois will become resident commissioner for the Lincoln memorial project in Washington with a salary of 5000 dollars a year. The bill, unanimously approved by both houses, is expected to be signed by President Taft today.

Washington, D. C Senator Cullom Illinois Congress Taft Senate House Cullom Lincoln

Amazon Expedition to Explore South America

In Boston on March 3 Dr. William Co. Farbe, former head of Harvard’s Peabody Museum, will lead a costly three year expedition into darkest South America to study the Amazon river system and recover historical native remains. The University of Pennsylvania funds a yacht with electric lights and medical gear for the trip. Dr. Franklin B. Church of New York joins to study tropical diseases. W. B. Scott and G. S. Wade of Sunset-Central lines were seen in San Antonio inspecting the Cuero division.

Boston William Co. Farbe Peabody Museum Harvard University Philadelphia South America Amazon River University of Pennsylvania Franklin B. Church New York

A Hard Winter Betters Health With Vincl Tonic

Winter strains old and frail through chronic illness and fatigue. Vincl cod liver and iron tonic claims to build strength, enrich blood, and boost resistance, with testimonials from Mrs. H. Hartman of Albany and a San Antonio pharmacist offering refunds if it fails. Saxo Salve also advertised for eczema or scalp.

H. Hartman Albany N. Y Vinci A. M. Fischer San Antonio Tex

GHEERG GREET SUFFRAGETTES IN WASHINGTON

A great procession forms on Pennsylvania Avenue as Rosalie Jones and her riders lead suffragists toward the Capitol steps. Delegations from Philadelphia Baltimore and New York join elderly marchers and a vanity of floats in a history of women’s demands for the vote.

Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Avenue Broad Avenue Rosalie Jones Peace Monument Treasury Building Treasury House Richard Coke Burleson Inez Milholland Capitol Hill National Woman's Suffrage Association Petticoat Genevieve Wimsatt Baltimore Maryland Philadelphia Treasury Mme. Hedwig Reicher Columbia District Federation of Women's Clubs United States New York Migs H. May Wells

Catholic Leader Voices Skepticism on Woman Suffrage

In a sermon at St Patrick's Church Mgr Russell argued that while majority of women may want suffrage a vocal minority seems to push it on all. He said he fears risks and saw no gain and noted his views as personal and not church doctrine.

Washington St. Patrick’s Church Mgr Russell Mer. Russell

Russian Women Push for Suffrage Despite Police Ban

In St Petersburg on March 3 police suppressed suffragist speeches at multiple meetings marking women's day. Resolutions were adopted calling for full enfranchisement of women as the remedy for Russia's woes.

ST. Petersburg Russia

Hotel Guests and Visitors Reported Citywide

A list of numerous travelers and business visitors reported staying at the Menger Crockett Savoy St Anthony Bowie Gunter Bexar and other hotels. Names include G lL Russ Palestine Carlos J Guerra Alberto Labo Eagle Pass J D Randolph Laredo W L Wehrung Houston Green Martin Artesia B Moling Houston PD Deyo East Bernard P W Shiphane Boerne and many others with their hotel affiliations. The notices reflect a steady stream of out of town guests and business travelers visiting the city.

G. Ll. Russ Palestine Tex Menger Carlos J. Guerra Alberto Labo Eagle Pass Crockett Hotel J. D. Randolph Laredo Savoy J. T. Butler Range St. Anthony W. L. Wehrung Houston Bowie Hotel Green Martin Artesia Bexar. Co B. Moling Gunter PD. L. Robertson A. G. Paris Victoria Menger Hotel F. L. Goldun Sabinal BE. P. Deyo C. W. Dickerson East Bernard Savoy Hotel P. W. Shiphane Boerne R. D. Chin Sugarland Bowie Jim Clamp Bracketville D. R. Horton Smiley Bexar Hotel Westbrook el Paso A. B. Bishop Austin Crockett San Francisco Cal T. E. Thompson Pearsall J. S. Carden Campbellton Bexar H. B. Royall Flatonia Leland Prowse Corpus Christ W. A. McCoy E. M. Parry Pleasanton Gunter Hotel J. W. Hale Fowlerton R. R. Mizell Frank Fanning Dallas C. E. Stevenson Bay City G. D. Glein Linton

Noon Meetings Plan During Passion Week At Y M C A

At a monthly Ministerial Union meeting held this morning at the Y M C A plans were approved for noon-day services each day during Passion Week likely at a theater. San Antonio pastors will speak and the public will be invited. The Princess theater invitation to view From the Manger to the Cross was declined over concerns for younger attendees. A circulating library with Y M C A as distributing point was discussed. A Sabbath observance paper by Rev C E McStravick was noted. Officers elected for six months: Rev O P Wright president and Rev J B Hold.

San Antonio Princess Theater C. E. McStravick O. P. Wright J. B. Hold

Cardui Woman’s Tonic Praised After Long Ill Health

Morganton woman credits Cardui with saving her life after years of illness and a near-fatal collapse. She recalls starting at 16 with a fever and persistent poor health and urges other women to try Cardui the tonic. The ad notes Cardui has aided over a million women and offers a 64 page home treatment book upon request.

Morganton N. C Cardui N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga

Baptist Church Admits Rev Groth as Member Today

Vice president, Rev. C. BE. McStravick serves as secretary and treasurer. Rev. J. C. Groth of the Baptist church was admitted today as a member of the assembly.

C. BE. McStravick J. C. Groth the Baptist Church

Chicago Grand Opera train wreck near Madden Texas

The first of two special trains carrying the Chicago Grand Opera Company from Dallas to San Francisco wrecked near Madden 75 miles east of El Paso after midnight. No company members were hurt. A wrecker was sent from El Paso and the second section was flagged in time to prevent damage. Mary Garden, a company member, passed through El Paso Sunday. Joseph Hellen, assistant general passenger agent of the Texas Central, is in the city.

EL Paso Tex Chicago Grand Opera Company Dallas San Francisco Madden Paso Mary Garden

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Ge Saal E. Houston Street Ughan IVES L. Wagner Hicks G Adler-ika Charles Rees Antonio Houston Street Orpheum Theater Mike Goggan BE. Hovsten St Wright Mark Wright Wright Bros. Electrical Contractors Main Ave Nnue, Las San Antonio, Texas W. Grove Callin Frank Allen Moore Alamo Transfer Company Evan Shelby Comal St Shrine Fair Lincoln Memorial Amazon W. B. Scott G. 8. Wade Sunset-Central Lines Cuero Gheerg Petticoat Cavalry Jones William T. Russell Wolfson Wolfson Clothing Ministerial Union Joseph Hellen The Texas Central Ayer J.C. Ayer Co Lowell, Mass Avenue D Everyman’s Library of Jack Butterfield H. C. Rees Optical CO West Commerce St Non Spears Losoys St
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