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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
1
A local advertisement promotes Vitalitas as a universal tonic produced by a percolation method. It claims the dark golden fluid cleanses purifies and reinvigorates the body addressing stomach liver bowel and blood conditions. Sold by druggists at Wagner's Drug Store.
W G Russell, former city engineer, was found dead in bed this morning in El Paso with a bullet hole in his head and a pistol beside him.
Senor L Gutierrez de Terra Merl a writer lecturer and art critic from New York City will address San Antonians in a public lecture at the M C at Fred on Monday night on The Early Genius of American Art or the Tol ler Aztec and Cifrdwellee Naree of Early dtexivo He has studied the philosophy of early American art and has lectured at several universities He travels to dissipate myths about Mexican ability to govern and aims to boost interest in Mexican art among San Antonio readers He is author of The Mexican People and Their Struggles for Liberty with a tour of the United States forthcoming.
A Black man was fatally hurt during a desperate clash with Officer Carver near the Beaton Ali Los Angeles Heights line. The fight over a 44 caliber automatic led to multiple gunshots, Carver grazing the officer's cheek and the Black man being shot in the leg. The sequence ended with the suspect walking away then resisting, before a second exchange left the assailant mortally wounded. The incident drew reports of suspicious activity in the prior five days.
A local promotion claims Plant Jules, a tonic of roots and berries, restores digestion and blood flow. Testimonial from Joseph Wolbert, a Pittsburg motorman, describes relief after eight days of use and renewed ability to work. Plant Juice is sold in San Antonio at Fisher's Drug Store.
Police Chief Lancaster and officers rushed to the scene after a man struck a wallet and a struggle left the negro dead with a gun in a scabbard. Letters found on him show Brownwood origins. The body was turned over to the Heche Underliking Company. Officer Carver detained awaiting a preliminary hearing. J R Jones fined $10 for reckless jitney operation after an evening crash near Worth and Commerce Streets injuring a woman briefly.
An advertiser claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges buying a 25 cent bottle of Danderine from a drugstore, applying it to the scalp to remove dandruff and stop hair loss after several uses.
Rev Arthur G Jones, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, argues churchgoers need belief in a personal God and a soul to warrant worship. He says the church uniquely aims to form a vital relationship with God and guide obedience, noting imperfect humanity but a clear aim toward reverence and divine will. The essay emphasizes church as the primary venue for God man relationships beyond nature.
A jury found Juan Cervantes guilty of killing Flores but recommended a suspended sentence. The verdict came Friday morning after deliberations that followed fears of a mistrial. The judge will consider the suspension as part of the final judgment.
Plans circulate for a ten story Modern Hotel to be built on the current Southern Hotel site bounding Main plaza Dolorosa Galan Street and Military plaza with an estimated cost of 350000. Negotiations underway and proximity to the Katy passenger depot could boost the project as a popular tourist resort in San Antonio while the existing Southern Hotel would be replaced by a larger complex with frontages on two plazas and a basement cafe.
A fragment from an advertisement announces uniform pricing for clothes. Lentz the tailor claims steady pricing without weekly ups and downs. It highlights bargains and contrasts with fluctuating sales.
Texas legislators are invited to San Antonio for a barbecue during the cattlemen's convention next week. A meeting of the general entertainment committee will discuss inviting lawmakers. Governor Ferguson will speak Tuesday morning on the quarantine order, with legislators possible in attendance.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white mustard paste for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia head pains and more. It promises relief without blistering and urges readers to buy genuine Musterole from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio with a hospital size offered at 2.60.
Burial permits list individuals with ages and death dates, including Mary Theres Ht Scrivens aged 9 years and Rosa Watram aged 2 years, plus other names and ages such as Burdick 61, Suscley 2, Louly Alberti 62, and dates in early March. The Business Woman's Club meeting notes describe a Speaking Program with Nat M. Washer addressing saleswomen and remarks by Miss Denissen, Judith Joyce, Emma Hoernsberg, and others.
A Home Coming observance is planned at the YWCA for all former residents. The Sunday vesper service will be led by current residents. The program includes Scripture reading, a torak solo, a reading, and instrumental selections by the house committee.
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