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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
5
An advertisement extols Ely's Cream Balm for nasal congestion and head cold relief. It claims rapid opening of blocked nostrils, soothing of inflamed membranes, and cure within a day, urging readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores.
The Fiesta Association executive committee plans to press railroads for special excursion fares for Fiesta San Jacinto April 21 26. J H Savage to present desired rates. popular fare valid April 22 and two thirds fare applies Thursday and Friday carnival week.
Houston March 5 The State Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs met with aim to finish work swiftly though many committee reports lingered. A Corsicana home orphans concert drew a large audience and the Rebekahs decided to send delegates to the next Grand Lodge session.
A eight car demo train carrying live stock and agricultural exhibits toured San Antonio, with experts from Texas A&M and the U.S. government aboard. Visitors toured livestock cars and learned road building, dairy, and farm by products through lectures, kitchen economics, and soil advice during stops south toward Cotulla and Pearsall, then north.
United States District Attorney Swartley outlined a government case accusing promoters and officers of the International Lumber and Development Company of defrauding investors nationwide of nearly 6 million dollars. He contends 288000 acres of Mexican land cited by the company is owned by San Pablo Company of New Jersey and that 1.5 million dollars in dividends came from investor funds, not earnings. Defendants include John R. Markley Isaiah B. Miller Charles R. McMahon William R. McArmstrong Jr. and Col Alfred G. Stewart.
Harry C. Stone aged 70 longtime Elks figure in the United States died at his Paterson home after a career as an actor and theatrical manager. He began as a call boy at Philadelphia's Chestnut Theater and later supported Booth and Barrett before becoming a successful promoter of theatrical enterprises.
The ad explains gas in the stomach endangering the heart and promotes Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy. It claims indigestion causes stomach pressure on the heart, weakens digestion, and that ordinary medicines harm the body. It urges taking one tablet after meals, with a 50 cent price quoted.
Charles Kennedy, counsel for Harry K. Thaw, visited Stanford White's slayer at Mattewan State Hospital to confer on the writ of habeas corpus. He was not allowed to talk with Thaw except in the presence of witnesses and said he would seek a Supreme Court order for private conference. The restriction is tied to an order from Col. J. F. Scott, state superintendent of prisons.
A large crowd from various regions will attend the first public exhibition at the Giants training grounds in Marlin. The New York Giants and recruits will compete for the benefit of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marlin this afternoon.
Workers scrub the exterior of the South Meeting House at Washington and Milk streets to remove century and a half of grime. The tower and walls, once used as a riding academy by British officers and later a relics show place, are being ivy removed and bricks washed to reveal the red color and colonial window paint.
The US Army transport Meade is due to arrive in Galveston today joining Kilpatrick Sumner and McClellan, which reached the area after mobilization of the Second Army Division. Practice marches for nearly all troops continued as plans for larger maneuvers are prepared to start in a few days.
George W. Stewart, a ten year member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is appointed musical director of the Panama-Pacific exposition. He previously served as director of music at the St. Louis exposition.
The medicine, mild and safe for all ages, treats stomach, liver and bowel issues including constipation and dyspepsia. It is sold nationwide by druggists, priced at fifty cents to one dollar, with free samples offered by W B Caldwell at 417 Washington St Monticello Ill.
President elect Taft drew a throng of 1000 schoolchildren 150 cadets and civic leaders at Augusta Union Station. He joked about wanting his golf sticks and planned a brief Augusta stay with Mrs Taft and Miss Helen before returning home.
Albert S. Brandis general solicitor for the Louisville and Nashville rail road and cousin of Louis D. Brandis died suddenly in Louisville after a South trip. He was on his return when the incident occurred last night.
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