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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
3
An ad extols Ozomulsion cod liver oil emulsion as a curative and preventive aid for tuberculosis and exposure. It describes Norway gold medal cod liver oil, glycerine, and hypophosphites, touts palatability, and offers a 3 oz bottle by mail from Ozomulsion, 348 Pearl St., New York.
The sugar tariff revision bill was reported favorably to the house by Chairman Underwood. An excise bill to fund the revenue loss from free sugar, providing an income tax, will not be reported until later.
Stomach Always Feels Fine Dont you know that fermenta tion of food in the stomach causes nearly all stomach troubles MI-O-NO Tablets compound ed from the best prescription for stomach distress ever written will put your trouble making stomach in fine condition or money back. MI-O-NO Stomach Tablets give almost instant relief for gas sourness heaviness heartburn or after dinner distress.
Brig. Gen. Ramsay D. Potts commander of the Central division arrives in San Antonio from New Orleans to Austin for annual militia mobilization site inspections. He stresses the visit does not relate to any Mexican troop movement and will cover Arkansas Louisiana Texas en route to Chicago and Las Vegas New Mexico.
An old time health note extols stopping gray hairs with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims sage and sulphur treatment revives lifeless hair, removes dandruff, and colors gray hair. It promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur at 50 cents a bottle sold by W. C. Kalterer.
A historical reference notes that he was stationed at Fort Sam Houston during the early part of his career, marking a key early assignment in his military service.
A cannon salute at Fort Sam Houston greeted Brig. Gen. Ramsey D. Potts drawing townspeople into rumors of war. Questions about a declared war, troop movements, or a shooting were sparked by the loud boom heard downtown.
In St Louis on March 5 the jury in the Kimmel insurance case reported it could not agree. Judge Amidon discharged the panel after it had deliberated seventy three hours. The jury had earlier found the claimant was not George Kimmel and today could not decide whether the real Kimmel was alive or dead in 1904 when the suit was filed.
Advert announces relief for rheumatism using Eimer & Amend's N. Y. 2851. Claims recommendation from users and availability at all druggists.
The Texas habeas corpus dispute over E. J. Wilson Jr. after 1907 killings tests if the court can order release from Southwestern Insane asylum. Judge Dwyer and officials cite lack of jurisdiction and seek legislative action to bridge the law’s gap if the Court of Criminal Appeals cannot grant relief.
Jack Flaherty's saloon near the Duval and Hackberry corner, close to a sub-police station, was burglarized again last night. An ax shattered windows and an inner door, with robbers taking whisky and cigars though no money was left. Previous incidents include nitroglycerin safe blasts and repeated window break-ins. No noise alerted police on duty.
Crowds fill Edward’s Millinery as spring hats debut despite bad weather. Showrooms draped with ferns and palms display bold creations including a white feather toque with cone crown and a red poke bonnet covered in red fuchias. A yellow Italian straw hat with pale ecru lace also draws admiration.
For indigestion and dyspepsia, Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets blend Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepsia to soothe the stomach, strengthen digestion, and relieve nausea. Pleasant to take with a money back guarantee after a reasonable trial. Available in 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 sizes at The Rexall Store owned by H. L. Wagner at E Houston St and Avenue C.
February death rate in San Antonio is 11.92 per ten thousand based on 149 actual deaths within city limits. Of 213 burial permits issued, 37 were for patients ill elsewhere, 7 still births, 17 deaths outside city limits, and 3 bodies shipped in from other cities.
The Fredericksburg chamber of commerce accepted R A Love’s railroad proposal Saturday. George B Taliaf ero drafts the contract. Love will travel to Kansas City to arrange work starting March 20 with actual construction to begin by March 23.
Cambridge Mass firm Whittemore Bros & Co promotes Gilt Edge shoe polishes with names like French Glass Dandy White Elite and a liquid cleaner for canvas shoes. The ad claims restorers for color and shine and invites readers to mail price in stamps for full-size packages.
Robert A. Lynch of the New York Foundling Hospital tours the country placing children in Catholic families. He visits the Arthur hotel in New York City each evening after six, explaining that environment determines outcomes and that about eighty percent of placed children become good citizens.
The State senate passed a resolution demanding the resignation of United States Senator Leroy Percy. The measure moves to the house, with Percy unlikely to act until the house votes tomorrow. The resolution cites Percy’s pledge to resign if he lost the Democratic primary last summer.
The International club will hold its annual meeting and officer elections on Thursday night March 7 at the club quarters on Commerce street. Claude Mills secretary will serve as master of ceremonies.
Oklahoma Republicans plan county conventions tomorrow to select delegates for the Guthrie state convention on March 14. The state gathering will elect ten delegates to the national Republican convention.
A jury in the Thirty-seventh District court yesterday returned a not guilty verdict for Hilario Garcia who faced charges of burglary of a box car in the International and Great Northern yards.
John Ledbetter leaves the police department after years of service to pursue a new career in the dairy business.
In federal district court a petition accuses tailor Charles E. Hummel of conveying and concealing property while insolvent to defraud creditors. Held man Clothing Co of Cincinnati Kohn Bros of Cleveland and Schoen brun & Co of Chicago file against him for about 1000. Matt Markusich proprietor of the Four Seasons restaurant seeks discharge from 4339.20 with unsecured claims totaling 2331.20. Liabilities list assets at 2781 and ten employees’ weekly salaries total 97.
Dr John O Kemp resigns as city bacteriologist effective March 1 but public disclosure only today. He continued service to aid transition while the council did not discuss a successor at yesterday's meeting. Kemp was appointed three years ago.
D C Salazar sues for divorce and seeks injunction against Mariano Salazar et al in the Thirty seventh district court. M R de Arellano files divorce suit in the Seventy third district court against J Z de Arellano.
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