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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1912
Page
3
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a blood cleanser to cure pimples boils and eruptions. It claims rapid improvement within days and offers a free trial by mailing name and address to the Stuart Drug Co at 176 Stuart Building Marietta Michigan, with a larger size for 60 cents.
The Thirty-second legislature votes $5000 for Alamo property improvements under public buildings supervision with governor approval. It asserts acts are in harmony and that remodeling plans not adopted by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas are opposed, with an injunction to be issued as requested.
Governor Colquitt announced plans to appeal the San Antonio district court injunction blocking Alamo restoration. He said the case would be taken to the court of civil appeals and then the supreme court to speed a ruling. He stated the state would do its full duty on the Alamo and shifted blame if restoration fails.
J W Gentry a Southern Pacific Railroad employee was acquitted in corporation court after being charged with unlawfully discharging firearms. He testified he fired in self defense following an attack by a Mexican assailant armed with a stone on Mason Street.
Congressman James L. Slayden agrees to support in Congress Rufus Hardy’s resolution to investigate alleged coastwise traffic combinations at Texas ports. He warns states must defend their rights or risk being eclipsed by federal injunction power. The Minnesota Railroad Commission also endorses the measure and offers aid.
An old advertisement extols Easter attire and a tailored suit by Lentz, claiming superior style fit and exclusivity. The piece ends with a homespun line and a street address at 812 W. Commerce.
Clarence Darrow will face trial on bribery charges for allegedly attempting to influence a jury on April 14 in Los Angeles. Judge Hutton overruled defense objections to using grand jury notes, reversing a prior ruling and signaling possible further appeals.
A special to the Light from Austin Texas reports the fate of J. B. Compton, sentenced to death in Laredo for the murder of G. J. Levy Tansky, will not be announced before Monday. The board of pardons advisers briefed the governor but did not disclose whether they recommended commutation. Compton's father and Dr. W. D. Bradfield, pastor, urged clemency in meetings with the governor.
Despite rain San Benito Texas held its initial trades day with hundreds of farmers and businessmen in attendance. Livestock poultry and vegetable displays drew interest while horse pony and foot races provided entertainment and a baby show added to the events. A second trades day is planned for April.
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