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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
1
An eminent American scientist advocates erecting a monument to the guinea pig in New York, praising its role in medicine and vivisection. The document extols Vitalitas as a home tonic with claimed cures for stomach, liver, kidney, and bowel disorders, available at Wapner's Drug Store and from other druggists.
Large opening-day crowd attends the Carnegie Library exhibition of paintings by American artists. The show runs in San Antonio until April 3 with a small admission this week and free public access thereafter. Visitors cast votes for local schools to determine the beneficiary of exhibition proceeds. Early voting favored Bow Avon, St Mary’s Hall, and Renkem School.
The Light's Automobile Contest issues a Notice to Contestants about a Subscription Ballot offer of 10006 extra votes for first subscriptions from three months to five years. The Contest Department office will be open Saturday night for contestants. Out of town contestants may mail subscriptions by Saturday night and they will be counted when received. This ensures equal time for all contestants to participate in the offer.
News from Mexico in the wake of the capital’s upheaval describes renewed U S concerns for foreign safety. President Wilson demands accountability from Obregon and Carranza, warning that Americans could be held responsible for any harm or property loss if protection fails.
Chicago reports John B. McManus was killed in Mexico City amid connections to the American colon y eulogy group. The family links to McManus brothers Thomas and Tod B. McManus are noted, with Robert C. McManus denying relation to another local family. Bryant, Mulhenny & Company managed mines in Guanajuato and employed John B. McManus as a financial agent.
A second note warns that food should be sent to the capital and that the cause of the fight will be affected. Generals Curranes and Obregon were informed that the prestige of their campaign could be seriously affected by these actions.
The United States denounces General Obregon and General Carranza for threatening and failing to protect foreigners and life in Mexico City. Washington warns it will hold the leaders personally responsible and may take expediant measures. The schooner Martha was released by Mexican authorities in Fronteras after fines were resolved.
Hubbard Mra Bila M Hubbard formerly of San Antonio died in San Diego California Thursday afternoon Her cousin Mrs W F Behring of San Antonio reported the death She is survived by one daughter Russian Funeral arrangements were not announced Stanford Captain E T died Thursday night in a San Antonio sanitarium He had been a pioneer and longtime employee of Sam Wolfson Dry Goods He once ran a stock yard and later operated a bushines house opposite the Southern Tratel He leaves a sister Mrs Laura Davis of Towling Green Mo and a niece Miss Oline Davie Funeral services will be held from the chapel of the Sheltey-l
John B. Thomas, secretary and president of The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Lodge No. 321, praises Plant Juice for stomach, kidney and bowel relief. He claims five years of stomach trouble and kidney pain disappeared after short use, enabling normal eating and activity, and endorses the product sold in San Antonio at Macher's Drug Store.
Graham March 12 charges stemming from February 24 courthouse shootings involve former state representative E W Fry and his brother Pete Fry along with RM Yoda and John Lisoakis. Deputy Sheriff Tom Cherry Holmes and Pat Carlton were shot during the incident as guards protected records. E W Fry recently resigned from the Legislature to Governor Ferguson who accepted it.
In New York on March 12 10 jurors heard Thaw’s chief counsel John B Stanchfield urge the panel to decide if Thaw has regained his sanity and to answer accordingly The defense attacked special deputy attorney general Franklin Kennedy accusing him of vendetta and misusing state funds The prosecution was to sum up later with lawyers predicting a fast verdict
Tw. Paul M. Peete spoke on Osteopathy before the Rotary Club at a luncheon in the Saint Anthony hotel. Otis M. Farnworth introduced Dr. Peck, noting his ties to Dr. Stir and the science. Visitors attended and two members were introduced. the event featured salmon as the centerpiece.
Henirice Zepeda a 47 year old woman died after a poisoning incident at bars run by her sister Mrs P Gnorens at 195 Romana street. She fainted after 4 pm Thursday and could not be revived by a physician. The body was returned to the home of her parents Frank and Mrs Zepeda on Lopes Wired. Seven brothers and sisters survive along with the parents.
Major General Frederick Funston commander of the Southern Department arrives at Fort San Houston after a two week inspection tour of troops and stations in the department's far western area. He is accompanied by Captain W G Ball, his aide. Future plans include visits to El Paso, the Big Bend country, Eagle Pass, Laredo, Brownsville and other Rio Grande plains.
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