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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
2
A sales pitch touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore hair color and improve scalp health. It claims gray hairs disappear in days, reduces dandruff, and strengthens hair growth, urging readers to buy a fifty cent bottle from W. C. Kaitever with a money-back guarantee.
The Equitable Insurance Company elected new directors and re elected its officers at a board meeting. Harold Schramm and A A Browne joined the board to fill vacancies from a death, with Dr Frederick J Combe president and Harold Schramm secretary treasurer.
An advertisement urges readers to buy a 50 cent box of MI-O-NA in Tablets to settle stomach distress. It claims the product will cheer up the consumer and remedy an upset stomach by improving digestion and tongue discomfort.
Houston civic factions swirl as Judge Reagan Houston reportedly splits from Mayor Callaghan while Judge A W Houston withholds comment. County Judge Phil Shook turns away from campaign duties amid Citizens League gains and a disputed district official backing.
State Labor Commissioner Starling refutes a federal probe alleging deplorable mill conditions and widespread loan shark patronage. In a letter to Governor Colquitt, he asserts personal investigations found no truth in the report.
A local Rexall ad promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe, nonpurging remedy for constipation and bowel disorders. It highlights gentleness, suitability for children and the elderly, and a money back guarantee if not satisfying. Three sizes are sold at H. L. Wagner at East Houston Street and Avenue C.
Theodore Roosevelt was drawn as juror No 7 in the Michael Carmody versus New York Central railroad damage case. Judge Graham peremptorily excused him after questioning, with Roosevelt noting he would have given a square deal but questioning why he must attend daily.
The lawyer argued the colonel was a busy man and would better aid humanity by serving in other ways than sitting in the case for three or four days, while the rte promised to explain later why he had challenged the colonel.
D Toomey of 805 E Olive t Bloomington Illinois says kidney pain and backache were nearly unbearable before Foley Kidney Pills. After a full trial he reports the pills did wonders enabling him to work a full day without suffering effects. Edwards King Drug Co succ.
A brief note mentions a roast goose event at the White Horse Tavern linked to a messenger boy assigned to call 2-0-0. The item reads as a compact, period style notice with local venue and activity.
Marshall A. Hudson explains his Baraca and Philathea classes, started to open churches to men and women. He recalls 1890 Syracuse origins, 1896 Philathea for women, and six years of touring to promote modern church programs and social role, aiming to recruit one million men and make churches social hubs.
Alexis C. Angell United States district judge for the eastern district of Michigan at Detroit has resigned forwarding the notice to President Taft. He was appointed July 1 1911 and the reason for resignation is not known.
A warning notice notes that a cold and la grippe can lead to pneumonia, with lingering coughs weakening resistance. It endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable remedy that stops coughing and heals the cause, and urges keeping it on hand while refusing substitutes. Edwards-King Drug Co. promotes the product.
A terse OCR fragment notes A Collman plumber two phones TT Theo Artzt's Orchestra two phones Roast duck at White Horse Tavern and Dr P Balde Sareilli Gibbs Building. Entities suggest a local business and contact points with venues and a doctor.
Reports say rumors of killings were unfounded and foreigners fear subsided as guards and trains see normal use. Officials announce a patriotic demonstration in Mexico City while Torreon volunteers are being armed and moved north to bolster forces under General Gonzales Salas.
In Mexico City on March 12 a mood of cautious optimism spread among foreigners and Mexicans after a large loyalty rally. Officials and citizens report tougher resolve and rising army enlistments. Business leaders foresee improved prospects as the revolution’s fate hinges on events near Torreón and federal forces target Orozco.
Mrs John Smith of Emory Gap Tenn testifies Cardui tonic saved her life after years of crippling monthly pain. She claims five bottles relieved agony and restored health after $250 spent on other medicines. Chattanooga Medicine Co invites readers to request a 64 page women’s health booklet.
A Washington report says Texas congressional leaders plan a complete embargo on arms and ammunition crossing the border into Mexico. The entire delegation in Congress and the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee will meet with President Taft to discuss stopping all Rio Grande shipments.
The article notes strict enforcement of neutrality laws seen as an emergency step to avert war. There is disagreement on enforceability, and the issue will be examined at tomorrow's conference.
Washington March 12 Senator Culberson of Texas arranged to discuss with President Taft tomorrow the situation in Mexico and a need for more troops on the border. Telegraphs from Texas chamber of commerce chapters urged increased troop strength at the border.
Mrs Alfred Hamilton wife of the mine superintendent reports over fifty Americans are besieged in a mining camp near Durango Mexico with little food. She fears starvation or death unless aid arrives. The American consul has been informed but no assistance has yet been provided. George Newton, formerly of San Antonio and brother of Mrs Hamilton, is among the captives.
News from Douglas Arizona reports Aurelia Soqui a former captain in Maderos army was lynched by rebels near Cumpas. The town was looted and all wires were cut as the attack unfolded.
Herman A. Smythe 79 a retired Madison hardware merchant died at 1 30 am at 120 Mulberry avenue. He was a New York native and will be buried in Madison per Sloan and Hagg. Henry Echterhoff 62 died at 4 am on Lodi road ten miles east of San Antonio after six days of pneumonia. He leaves six children and fourteen grandchildren. services set for 3 pm tomorrow at San Antonio Undertaking Blum street with Harmonia Lodge and interment in the new Lutheran cemetery.
Civic groups plan to reorganize San Antonio charity on a business model. An endorsement committee of business leaders would authorize fundraising and curb waste, with city ordinance backing and penalties for unauthorized solicitations. Leaders cite examples in New York Buffalo Dayton Omaha and Seattle.
Waco Texas March 12 J F Anderson financial agent of the T C U admitted buildings and grounds here were about to be sold but would not name purchasers or consideration
A sensational beauty tip from Home Queen touts a simple wrinkle lotion used by Austrian courtiers. It prescribes one ounce saxolite powder dissolved in a half pint of liquid for facial cleansing, with claimed immediate smoothing of wrinkles and sagging cheeks.
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