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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1911
Page
6
In early March the Colombia public mood shifts toward federation as the only viable government. Politicians show openness to a modus vivendi with Panama over the Jurado line with Washington to decide, while Panama’s Dr Mendoza remains in Bogota awaiting a decision.
The ad promotes 50 cent dinners at Elite Cafe in San Antonio offering good service and meals. It invites readers to try the daily and Sunday service from noon to midnight.
Carnival organizers unveil a vast program with a 20 000 strong Fort Sam Houston military display as the centerpiece, plus elaborate floats from schools unions and civic groups. A royal queen's court, 72 attendants, and a day and night auto parade promise Texas carnival history in the making.
Texas practitioner recounts his prejudice against advertised foods until trying Grape-Nuts in Corpus Christi. He reports no eructations or fullness, improved digestion, and greater strength after weekly use, citing Postum Co. endorsement and the Road to Wellville promotion.
Fred Metzing 34 was killed instantly at 8 45 yesterday afternoon when a Southern Pacific switch engine struck him at the East Commerce street crossing near the passenger depot. His body was mangled and scattered along the track over a short distance. The Young Men’s Christian Association and the Red Men plan representations featuring Happy Hooligan Jeff and Matt and other nationally known cartoons.
Death of Bishop Forest Saturday morning causes cancellation of almost all Order of Hibernians St Patrick's Day plans. Parade and religious services proceed but Beethoven hall entertainment next Friday night is postponed indefinitely.
Police report Metzing died after stepping between two switch engines on adjacent tracks near Commerce street. He spoke briefly with Officer Murphree then walked onto the crossing as trains passed, parts of his body found along the track about 100 yards south. He was married with children and relatives, with a funeral set for this afternoon at his residence.
J. W. Kuhn of Princeton Nebraska praises Foley's Honey and Tar for stopping a severe cough quickly. He notes it works in all coughs colds la grippe and lung trouble and warns to refuse substitutes at Bexar Drug Co.
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