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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
7
John F Williams of Dorchester Boston writes that after years of severe dandruff and itching his scalp cleared with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He shampooed twice weekly, dried thoroughly, and applied the ointment, noting a thick hair growth and no recurrence. He recommends the remedies to customers.
The article reports Theodore Roosevelt arriving in Atlanta on March 9 and declaring this as his final extended speaking tour. He plans to cover 7000 miles of rail and speak in at least one state stop per location. He traveled from New York in a crowded train car with Secretary Dickinson aboard. He avoided public questions and did not add new tour points despite requests from telegrams.
In Austin March the bill creating a new district court for Bexar County drew strong opposition despite a favorable Senate report. Senator Real is puzzled on its fate while supporters from San Antonio attend the hearing including Frank Newton and A W Seeligson. Rumor links Claude V Birkhead to the judgeship.
Van A Webster president of Webster Hay & Grain was fined $25 for failing to remove fifty to sixty carloads of hay after notification. Fire Chief Wright testified a fire ruined 800 tons of hay at the Webster warehouse corner Walnut and Hays streets three weeks ago, with smouldering piles posing a danger. Webster plans to remove the hay with twenty men using wagons and box cars.
Marshall Texas March 9 three trainloads of homeseekers from northern points passed through here last night. They were en route to South and West Texas.
In a stirring House speech Senator Rayner championed a resolution calling for popular vote election of U S senators. He said legalizing direct voting would be the greatest political reform of the present generation.
The Texas Senate recalls the Terrell city Charter correction and removes initiative, referendum and recall provisions from a bill. Messages from the governor about notaries and appointments to pilots commissions and juvenile institutions are read. House debates a general appropriation bill, but two thirds consent blocks its immediate consideration.
An automobile with eight African American boys aged 6 to 16 was stopped near city hall. Detectives Caruthers and Green aided by the youths are linked to a petty theft ring that vandalized Sherman and Burleson streets. Six youths were caught after a ride-along stakeout. charges of vagrancy filed and theft charges to follow.
Marshall Texas March 9 voters cast ballots in city primaries to nominate candidates for municipal offices on the Citizens Party ticket. Nomination was equivalent to election.
Three men calling themselves Italian nobles were seized in Paris on charges of swindling US youth Sievin Hart out of 52000. Police allege marked cards and other devices were used. suspects identified as Boreli, Carmenitti, and Boreni.
John McNeil of Chicago argues that sealed packaged groceries raise sanitation costs and the public bears higher prices. He leads a party including Mrs. William A. Jones of Buffalo and others planning a visit to San Antonio.
A home made cough syrup claims to instantly ease coughs and cure stubborn cases within 24 hours. The formula mixes sugar syrup with Pinex pine extract and warm water, touting affordability, pleasant taste for children, mild laxative effects, and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Ft Wayne.
The Bexar County Osteopathic Association plans a two day program for the Texas osteopaths convention in San Antonio on April 21 and 22. Dr George Still of the American School of Osteopathy will lead clinics, with over 100 delegates expected from various towns. Dr J T Elder of San Angelo heads the state association.
A nun in modest Sister of Charity habit along with another nun from the Lady of thei... are described as having disabilities removed under the act. The fragment notes a legal or ecclesiastical action affecting nuns described as minors.
Lake academy student Victoria Vrana aged just over 19, a professed nun, waited in Thirty seventh district court for removal of minority disabilities to control private property she owns in her own right. Judge M J Buckley ruled in her favor, noting her property rights persist despite vow of poverty. The nun’s case centers on age of majority and legal capability to transfer assets.
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