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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
11
Lewis faces trial for the 1911 killing of J Claude Sibly a cook at the Beauty restaurant on Matamoras Street in December 1911. The case outlines the long pursuit and the fate of the defendant as court proceedings begin.
Advert says Resinol ointment and Resinol Soap clear eczema symptoms fast. It promises instant relief from itching with bathing and drying, claims lasting healing and invites readers to request free samples from Baltimore Department 4-S. Ointment and Soap priced 50 cents and 25 cents.
The jury selection for L. Lewis charged with murder began this morning. Attorneys L. B. Camp and Andrew Young represent Lewis. A 100-man special venue appeared. only one juror was secured by adjournment. Self-defense is expected as the defense claim.
An election to issue 23000 in bonds for a new school building in common school district No 49, covering the Harlandale addition, will be held tomorrow. Bexar county commissioners completed preparations and named C A Scheb presiding judge. L F Poor could not act.
Representative Louis J. Wortham announced a telegram from Congressman James L. Slayden stating President Wilson will press the button in Washington to start the machinery for the Fort Worth stock show, formally opening the annual event.
A vintage warning promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to combat fatigue before exertion. It urges sufferers to start taking the product today to relieve tiredness and restore energy.
Advertised remedy called Hot Springs Liver Buttons claims to relieve constipation and liver stomach and bowel ailments without harsh laxatives. The copy says physicians in Hot SpringsArk prescribe them and that the pills improve appetite sleep and energy while clearing skin and reducing headaches and nervousness. Free samples are offered by Hot Springs Chemical Company Hot Springs Ark.
A. M. Fischer's Drug Store markets Dodson's Liver Tone with a full money back guarantee. The ad claims it is a safe, vegetable remedy for sluggish or congested liver and contrasts it with calomel. The message urges customers to keep a bottle at home for themselves and children.
Bond issue committee seeks to strike from the charter the clause allowing the city to pay entire paving costs. They favor front foot assessments and plan to push action at a 4 PM Chamber of Commerce meeting. The charter is in final form and a final vote could come after a legislature enacts the enabling act.
The Harbor City foundation is laid for the first business house. Though a wooden store, it marks a new era with hundreds of future buildings and millions in commerce anticipated. For $100 you can buy a Harbor City lot plus a share in Harbor City Terminal Corp. Send a postal card to A. D. Powers at 333 Alamo Plaza to receive printed material.
R A Love, owner of the Fredericksburg railroad, returned from a three week Eastern trip to arrange prompt steel shipments for the Fredericksburg line and gauge Southern investment for further Southwest Texas railroad development this spring. He noted abundant Eastern money for legitimate Texas projects and said steel for the initial ten to twelve miles would be shipped soon with Crane Construction likely to build from Sap to the big hill before other segments.
A crowded roster of guests checks in across San Antonio hotels including the Menger Crockett St Anthony Gunter Bowie Bexar Savoy and others. Names tied to New York Dallas Houston Chicago and more arrive for business or travels as registrants and companions appear at multiple properties.
Burial permits issued for John Henrich aged 22 who died March 8 on East Commerce street Virginio Martinez 12 who died March 6 at Water street Trinidad Guerra Sr 69 who died March 6 at Leigh street Joseph Dettling 50 who died March 5 on Mary street Juanita Garcia 4 who died March 6 at Josephine and Jones avenues William Henry West 83 who died March 5 at Lamar street V Currie 41 who died March 5 on San Juan road.
An advertisement promotes QUICKWHITE for cleaning and whitening canvas shoes. It offers prices of 10c and 25c per package and invites readers to mail stamps for any size package if their dealer does not stock the desired kind.
Southern Texas Truck Growers' Association reports first four car loads from Mexico at 1 75 a crate, about half of last season's initial price. Poor grading and mixed varieties lowered value while northern markets hold last year’s stocks. Texas growers anticipate modest prices as Laredo and regional shipments begin. Mexican growers plant about 600 acres this season, a major increase over prior years.
A 25c ZEMO antiseptic skin remedy pledges to stop itching instantly for eczema dermatitis and related skin tortures. Advert reads that it soothes baby rash dandruff and scalp itching with a money back guarantee and lists multiple local San Antonio pharmacies and the Rose Medicine Co. as suppliers. Mrs G Eason of Hope Ark testifies to a 15 month cure.
Part of the Mexican crop will never reach the market as rail competition with Texas traffic remains blocked by freight-rate difficulties. Only one boat weekly sails from Tampico to New York, with capacity under ventilators of forty to fifty carloads.
Placing of concrete in trenches for the foundation of the new St. John's orphanage began yesterday with excavation already under way. In a few weeks the frame will rise as reinforced concrete supports reach three stories, brick walls seal the fireproof exterior, and only the boys dormitory is planned initially on church property across from the first mission.
Ernest McGill renowned American player pianist will perform daily this week at Mike Goggan's piano store 225 East Houston Street in San Antonio. He will play for callers from 10 to 12 a m and 6 to 9 p m each day, inviting local attendance. Also includes an advertisement for GROVE'S TASTELESS chill ton ic a general tonic claimed to fight malaria and boost the system.
A brief on steamed puddings using KC Baking Powder. Pudding should rise as dough cooks and be finished slowly. Suggests a final high heat under water for at least fifteen minutes to complete steaming.
Historic cooking item details a Kansas City marble pudding recipe by Janet McKenzie Hill with flour sugar butter eggs and chocolate. It describes mixing and steaming steps plus a sugar vanilla syrup and solicitation for the KC Cook's Book and baking powder certificate offer. The ad lists Jaques Mig Co Chicago contact.
John Henrich 22 found dead in East Commerce apartments sent to Wilmot Minn for burial by Riebe Undertaking Company. Will Shields 43 contractor from Millett Tex died at a local sanitarium. body to Millett for burial by Shelley-Loring. Rudolph Schman 25 native of St Louis died in hospital. body held for brother’s instructions. William E Donovan 30 former Southern Pacific clerk and W O W and Knights of Columbus member died in Birmingham Ala.
Mauricio Diaz was convicted of the murder of Consuela Garcia, killed August 10, 1912, at her Monterey street home. The jury delivered a verdict of twenty years in the penitentiary in the Thirty seventh District Court after a trial that began last Monday. Diaz was arrested nearby minutes after the shooting.
A San Antonio man was elected president of the Baptist Institute at a First Baptist Church session. R A Cochran Sabinal became vice president while C B Forgeson Stockdale was named secretary and treasurer. An executive committee includes S J Porter T V Neal C H Wray W H Price J B Holt and Dr Youngblood. An executive session of the Southwest Texas Baptist workers conference opened at 3 pm with diplomas and seals to be awarded at tonight's service and a church lunch hosted by the women from 6 to 7 pm.
The Woman's Missionary Union executive board of the San Antonio Association met yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Mrs. W. W. Sloan presiding. Reports from committees on various work were heard including a note that the attorney general's department says there is a law against keeping picture shows open Sundays.
Public urged by Mike Goggan to visit 235 East Houston Street daily this week between 10 and 12 a m and 3 and 6 p m to hear Ernest McGill perform on a player piano during his concert tour. Musicians are especially invited to attend.
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