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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
7
A mass meeting of San Antonio Negroes is called for Bramiet's hall tonight to plan the June 19 emancipation celebration. W M Philups issues the call. Also health ad promotes relief for liver bowel and stomach issues, mentioning Baflard's Herbine and local druggists. Special sale on vehicles and harness at 234 South Mores Street this week.
In Chatham Massachusetts on March 11 Alpas Sengers and crew aboard steamers Lorain Wall and He F. Dimmock were salvaged after a collision. The Horatio Tall sank near Pollock with only the upper deck visible while the Dimmock, ashore, is expected to be saved. A jumble of unrelated ads and product pitches follows.
A lively display yesterday featured models promenading in silk, wool, and linen garments. Spectators admired imported embroidered batiste gowns, empire line outfits, lace embroidery, and yellow satin wares, with notes on belts, yokes, and sleeveless coats signaling a coming spring fashion mood.
A letter recounts a Chicago woman who, after two operations, avoided a third thanks to Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health amid severe inflammation and related feminine ailments. The ad also touts the product as a long standing standard for female ills.
Philadelphia March 71 With a keen desire to reach an early decision and avoid the suspension of work, representatives of the United Mine Workers of America and the residents of the coal regions met in Reading to discuss new agreement terms. The aim is to maintain current working arrangements and avoid radical action while hopes rise for a peaceful settlement, amid tense negotiations.
The Navy Department renamed two U. S. ships, changing Arkansas to Oguri and Nevada to Timopah, to align state names with ship designations. U.S. Paymaster Harry Pawehott, a Fork Worth freight bureau clerk, arrived in the city yesterday and said his visit is purely formal.
The meeting yesterday backed a no betting policy for the upcoming International Fair. Horse racing and balloon races were discussed as features along with securing attractions and shows. Directors pledged to complete grading and secure permits to stage events while keeping purses modest. Attendees included President Verdes Peirich and Secretary M. Vance among others.
McManus and several women the Wines Cittral with dii in Dalhs arrived yesterday for a cegal trip after Tule TL i. Stith, pregnant of the South Pwaslera Mad company of Fort Worth, with his wife, spent a couple of parks in San Antonio and will leave soon for home. In Fort Worth, May Smith enjoys San Antonio and urges regent business calls back. ExCoverhar Slavens of Misacri, Why Jens Been spending stays in San Antonio. yesterday north. Rew traveling freight at Rassomer, head of the fallmont at warters, in Dallas. WL AVopmakd S returned from his ranch in ten county, reports stock fine. Kammerer, quarter of Pars Alley Reewinge Co, Milwaukee, and Bl Spotr, rep for game company in Arizona and New Mexico, visited the city yesterday. Ab Marks and Kammerer will leave for the north soon. Speier plans to Paseo this morning.
In Nashville Tennessee on March 1 the courtroom showed many vacant seats but later filled as the defense resumed. Mrs Lucius Burch Reshin Cooper Blafer collapsed yesterday and was absent this morning. Carmel did not appear and was said to be too ill to attend.
Fragmented OCR text presents a sensational health claim offering free trial bottles of a nostrum labeled Warners Sari Cure. The message touts benefits for kidneys liver blood and general health, promising a free bottle to readers who respond, with warnings that the product will be sent regardless of payment.
Miss Harve Gilborn of Detroit is named queen of a distant Pacific island. Her husband, a marine surgeon, and companions sail from Detroit to a tropical shore. They plan to settle near Cebu with hopes of founding a hospital and a home for Uncle Sim’s soldiers.
A 10 year old girl named Maret, living five miles east of Houston, was burned to death while sweeping in front of the fireplace as flames ignited her clothing. Her grandfather unsuccessfully tried to save her. The incident occurred this morning near Houston, with local officials from the Pennsylvania Lines present.
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