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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1912

Page

2

Border Crisis Deepens as Guerrero Rebel Salgado Promises

President Madero berates Orozco in a national palace address urging cadets from Chapultepec and Tlalpam to fulfill patriotic duties. He vows punishment for Orozco while Salgado boasts of broken promises as tensions rise over troop plans and possible militia replacements in Mexico City.

Madero National Palace Orozco Chapultepec Tlalpam Mazatlan Figueroa Morelos Gonzalez Salas Waru Torreon

Mystery Wounding Case In Atlanta Locked House

An Atlanta man is found wounded with a bullet in the side inside a locked house. He tells police his wife shot him, prompting an investigation into the domestic incident and possible motive.

Atlanta

Wealthy Grace shot wife arrest follows mystery home

A wounded Eugene E. Grace, a builder’s partner, lay helpless in his home all day as police found him with a bullet wound. His wife, formerly Miss Ulrich of Philadelphia, is under arrest after she reportedly left for Newman Georgia and returned denying the shooting. The locked house and conflicting statements puzzle authorities.

Eugene E. Grace Newman Grace Ulrich Philadelphia Obie

Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Fremont

Henry Dorman, enraged that his wife had secured a divorce while he was in the workhouse for mistreating her, shot and killed her on Fremont main street and then killed himself. The incident was reported by The Associated Press from Fremont Ohio dated March 6.

Associated Press FREMONT, _O Henry Dorman

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Advertised as World’s Best Remedy

Hot Springs Arkansas presents its Liver Buttons as a universal laxative for constipation sluggish liver stomach misery sick headache dizziness and biliousness. The copy urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at any drug store and notes tens of thousands prefer them from Maine to California.

Hot Springs Arkansas Maine California Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

General Andrade Killed by His Soldiers in Quito

Guayaquil dispatch reports General Julio Andrade, once key in Ecuador’s suppression of the revolution, assassinated in Quito by soldiers. The incident follows his role against insurgent forces led by Flavio Alfaro and Montero, during a turbulent transition after President Estrada’s death. General Leonidas Plaza’s liberal government gains momentum as elections are prepared for a four year term.

Associated Press Guayaquil Julio Andrade Quito Ecuador Estrada Leonidas Plaza Flavio Alfaro Montero Eloy Alfaro Medardo Altiano Paez Manuel Serrano General Plaza

Mitchell Declines To Give Assurance On Decrees

John Mitchell vice president of the AFL refuses to assure Judge Wright he will hereafter adhere to judicial decrees. He says such an assurance would admit past noncompliance and would rather face contempt than be acquitted on other grounds.

Associated Press Washington, D. C John Mitchell American Federation of Labor Wright District Supreme Court Judicial Tribunals Mitchell

Americans Flee Mexico in Refugee Exodus Through Laredo

The Associated Press reports about 100 women and children refugees passing through Laredo on March 6 fleeing Mexico after Taft’s proclamation. Sixty trunks were inspected by customs. most travelers left with only clothes and money, guided by family heads. Mrs. EB Brown and her children were among the passengers.

Associated Press Laredo Tex Mexico Taft EB. N. Brown Brown The National Lines

Marshal Seizes Vinegar On Writ Of Attachment

Deputy U S Marshal seized forty four half barrels of vinegar at Western Novelty Co on North Center street under judge Maxey order. Assistant district attorney alleges the Burgie Vinegar Co Memphis shipment is inferior and branded apple base cider misleading. Hearing set for first Monday in May at 10 in federal district court.

T. S. Maxey Federal District Court United States John Qibrel Western Novelty Company North Center Street Charles C. Cresson Burgie Vinegar Company Memphis

Refugees From Madera Safe After Four Weeks Isolated

One hundred fifty Americans mostly women and children from Madera Mexico were brought into El Paso aboard the Mexico Northern railroad from Pearson. They had been cut off for four weeks amid terror with no wire mail or trains and feared marauding bands. They report mills closed and many left unemployed while armed men remain near Madera.

Associated Presss EL Paso Tex Madera Mexico & Northern Railway Pearson Mexico United States Madera Lumber Company Taft Roja Enrique BE. Bowman Colonia Dublan George Snell Austin

Committees Active in Chamber of Commerce Fund Drive

Nearly two-thirds of a 75000 dollar campaign target has been secured for the Greater Chamber of Commerce. Under Ray M. Mackey, three committees work this morning with solicitors named: William Dobrowolski, A B Stephens, R R G Thomas, Ike Levy, J R Sprague, O O Woodman, A H Halff, Kk T Pruitt, Hugo Goodman, George T Allensworth, W L Stiles, T L Conroy, W B Tuttle, and W G Butler.

Greater Chamber of Commerce Ray M. Mackey William Dobrowolski A. B. Stephens R.R. G. Thomas Ike Levy J. R. Sprague O. O. Woodman A. H. Half

Vinol Aids Weak Children Says Long Branch Mother

Mrs William Archer of Long Branch New Jersey reports her 14 year old daughter improved after Vinol treatment. She describes better sleep appetite and weight gain and urges mothers to consider Vinol for delicate children. Fischer's Drug Store promotes the remedy with a guarantee of satisfaction.

William Archer Long Branch N. J Vinci Fischer Gibbs Building

Wonderful Healing Influence In Kidney Troubles

A 1909 testimonial by H. W. Spinks of Camp Hill Alabama describes severe kidney trouble treated as bladder stone. After Lithia Water failed, Swamp Root relieved pain and helped pass gravel. Spinks credits one and a half bottles of Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for recovery. Notary A B Leb confirms the sworn statement.

H. W. Spinks Camp Hill Ala A. B. Leb

Swamp Root Sample Offer Mentioned by San Antonio Daily Light

Dr Kilmer and Co promote a sample bottle of Swamp Root with information booklet on kidneys and bladder. Advertisement notes a San Antonio Daily Light feature and lists regular 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio Daily Light

Potts to See Steever After Camp Mabry Inspections

Brig. Gen. Ramsay D. Potts commander of the central division of the army returns to San Antonio after inspecting Camp Mabry Fort Sam Houston and the former maneuver camp. He will depart tonight for Fort Clark and then El Paso to confer with Col. Edgar V. Steever at Fort Bliss. Col. Charles D. Treat accompanied him.

Austin Camp Mabry Ramsay D. Potts Central Division Army A. H. Carter San Antonio Potts Southern Pacific Fort Clark Spofford el Paso Edgar V. Steever Fort Bliss Fort Sam Houston Charles D. Treat Leon Springs

Rain improves San Saba crops after heavy shower

The area received 2 1 2 inches of rain with a lengthy downpour in the afternoon improving drought conditions. Oat crops look good and corn planting nears completion as general farm conditions rise. Seven men including William H. Russell and Charles E. Lee faced the southern district Texas legal exams.

Board of Legal Examiners Texas William H. Russell C. J. James Charles E. Lee San Antonio Horace F Mission E. L. Coleman Corpus Christi John W. Thomas Kenedy L. E. Lanier Uvalde

Hay’s Hair Health the Favorite Hair Restorer

A nostalgic advertisement touts Hay’s Hair Health as a safe scalp toner that stimulates new hair growth and restores natural color. Testimonial from Mrs. Fred Gompart of New York City claims bald spot regrew in seven weeks with continuous use. Available from druggists for 50 cents or 1.00 per bottle. Philo Hay Spec Co Newark N J.

Hay Fred Gompart W. 148Th St New York City Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark, N. J

Kimmel Case Returns to Court in May After Mistrial

In St Louis on March 6 the Kimmel identity and insurance case is set for a fourth court appearance in May after yesterday's mistrial. John Boone Swinney will again testify about the treasure hunt murder in Oregon woods and the disputed $10,000 life insurance policies for missing George A. Kimmel. The case hinges on insurance payable to Mrs Dena Bonslett.

Kimmel Associated Press ST. Louis John Boone Swinney Oregon Woods Dena Bonslett George A. Kimmel Arkansas City Kan

Obituaries for Piper Brockman Marcrum in San Antonio area

Mrs Emilio Moye Piper 59 dies at home after long illness at 422 Pereida Street widow of Julius C Piper born in San Antonio. Funeral tomorrow at 4 with interment in City Cemetery No 4. Mrs Sarah F Brockman 59 dies at 1127 Denver Boulevard native of Kentucky came to Texas 30 years ago and has lived in San Antonio four years. husband and son survive. funeral this afternoon. Eugene J Marcrum 27 dies from railroad injuries suffered February 29. remains to Blanco City Friday. he was a Southern Pacific car repairer with two young daughters and a widow.

Piper Emilio Moye Piper Pereida Street Julius C. \. Piper San Antonio City Cemetery No. 4 Brockman Sarah F. Brockman Denver Boulevard Kentucky Texas Marcrum Eugene J. Marcrum Blanco City Southern Pacific Railroad Company

Return from Mexico Report by Gromcoke Farland Delegate

A New York actuary for the Gromcoke Farland Co. and delegate to the American Life convention has returned to San Antonio after a trip through eastern Mexico. He visited Monterey and reported Nuevo Leon peaceful while western Mexico shows disturbance. He sent a long telegram with findings and will travel via the Atlantic Seaboard to New York, staying at the St. Anthony hotel.

Mexico Farland Company of New York San Antonio Monterey Nuevo Leon Hopf Atlantic Seaboard St. Anthony Hotel

Fort Worth Braces for Texas Cattlemen Convention

The city expects a large traveling men crowd as Fort Worth hosts the Texas cattlemen's convention from March 17 to 23. Placards in San Antonio and other cities warn travelers to avoid Fort Worth during the period while hotels prepare to house hundreds of cowboys and ranchers.

Fort Worth San Antonio Texas Cattlemen’s Convention Panther City

Railroad Commission Cancels Car Charge Order

The Railroad Commission cancels an order that set a $3 per car charge for shipments moving on the El Paso & Northeastern railway. The order, effective March 15, was issued for movements originating at and destined to industries or points on the line.

Railroad Commission Austin Tex The el Paso & Northeastern

Telephone Cable Links Towns With France Via Channel

Since Christmas many English towns have gained telephone service with France through the new British channel cable. Theo Artzt's Orchestra. Roth phones.

France Theo Artzt Roth

Poultry Association Meeting Led by President Leel Tonight

Lone Star Poultry Association president C C Leel calls an 8 pm meeting in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room to arrange next year's poultry exhibit. San Antonio Poultry Association has joined the Lone Star group, with both sides meeting for joint planning. Ventilation proposal noted for railway tunnels in London involves eighty million cubic feet of ozonized air daily.

Poultry Association C. C C. Leel Lone Star Poultry Association Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Poultry Association Lone Star Association Lonon

The Value of a Book The Value of a Book

Mrs Manza Call of Everton Missouri reports relief from severe head and neck pain after using Cardus a woman's tonic. She credits three bottles with cure and urges others with female troubles to try Cardui providing a postal notice for the company with instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.

Everton Cardui N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenon

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Rese Men‘s Outfitters Sadaj Horlick’s Horlick Salgado Guerrero Atlanta, Ga Hyomei White -Horse-Tavern Harlandale Harlandale Bath House Harlandale Baths G. A. Duerler Mig. Company Gen. Andrade Steever West San Saba A. R. Beal Gunter Building White Horse Tavern J. H. Kirkpatrick Co Navarro Street State of Charles Rees Rees West Commerce Street Sullivan’s Bank Homer Jones VicesPres Commerce Street
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