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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1911

Page

5

Salutes for T. R. and Gen Garlington Update

Troops of the Ninth cavalry entrain for the border in a Texas post mobilization. Depot quartermaster Captain Normoyle coordinates arrivals while SP sheds serve as warehouse. Recruits push toward full regimental strength with about 500 daily influx and a hoped camp strength near 15,000 troops, rising to 20,000 with border forces.

S. P Katy James E. Normoyle Southern Pacific New Braunfels Avenue Wilkins Eleventh Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe Ninth Cavalry Third Cavalry Twenty-third Infantry United States

Cough Syrup Dream From Essence Mentho Laxene

A home remedy claims to cure stubborn coughs and speed cold recovery in hours. Use a 2 1 2 oz Essence Mentho Laxene mix with a pint bottle of syrup made from boiling water and granulated sugar. Directions are enclosed with the package and the recipe highlights significant savings versus labeled medicines.

Stylish Spring Suit By D B Steele Tailor

D B Steele, tailor at 108 Blum Street, offers pressed suits for 50. Contact via phone 1286 for fittings and orders.

D. B. Steele Blum Street

Off in Bunch to Sell Stock for Railroad

A 100 member business committee launches a three week drive to secure 200000 in stock subscriptions to reach a 500000 goal for a railroad to Brownsville. They report 300000 already pledged and divide into sub committees with city wide lists to target all residents. A luncheon series will refine plans at local hotels.

Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Jake Wolff Gunter Menger St. Anthony

Melber Trial Opens In Infant Death Case

The state pursues proof that Mrs Edith Melbere killed her infant son George by carbolic acid in a swamp near Albany. Authorities tighten court access after crowded sessions last week as only authorized persons may enter the courtroom.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Edith Melbere George

Rexall Orderlies Promise Free Trial If They Fail

Positive claim that Rexall Orderlies relieve chronic constipation by toning the large intestine nerves and muscles. The remedy is eaten like candy and claimed to have no purging effects with neutral action on other organs. Sold at Wagner's Drug Store in the Hicks Building.

Rexall Rexall Orderlies Wagner's Drug Store Hicks Building

Railroads and logistics shape U S Army mobilization

An era piece argues wartime efficiency hinges on rail mobilization and stripping excess baggage. It critiques heavy American provisions, wagons, tents, and kitchen gear, noting U S soldiers enjoy comforts beyond European norms while urging leaner logistics for rapid field deployment.

United States Army Carson Street United States

Roy Glenn Dies in Mexican Insurrectos clash at Casas Grandes

Mineral Wells Texas March 13 Roy Glenn reported killed while fighting in the American legion with the Mexican insurrectos at Casas Grandes. He had formerly served as a special delivery boy at the post office.

Associated Press Mineral Wells Tex Roy Glenn American Legion Mexican Insurrectos Casas Grandes

No Bail For Those Held In Chitwood Case

In Little Rock on March 13 the Arkansas Supreme Court refused bail for Deputy Sheriffs Rutherford and Murray of Hot Springs. They were indicted on murder charges in connection with Oscar Chitwood, a prisoner in their custody.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Rutherford and Murray Hot Springs Oscar Chitwood Supreme Court of State of Arkansas

Woodmen of the World Gather for Tri-State Convention

More than 1000 Woodmen of the World members have gathered for the tri state convention starting tomorrow. Notables Morris Shephard Jewell P Lightfoot WS A Frazer and Louis Rogers of Gainesville attend. Shephard and Lightfoot will address the gathering.

Associated. Press Mineral Wells Tex Tristate Morris Shephard Jewell P. Lightfoot WS A. Frazer Louis Rogers Gainesville Shephard Lightfoot

Seek Soldiers to Patrol San Pedro District

Police Captain Newnam and city officials will meet General Carter at Fort Sam Houston to request a large number of soldiers be stationed in the trans San Pedro district to prevent uprisings. The move follows a recent stabbing incident and fears of trouble despite little current unrest. one soldier was arrested but claims self defense and the case was dismissed.

trans-San Pedro Newnam General Carter Fort Sam Houston B .B. Bolton Antonio Travinio Trevinio Galveston

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief

The ad claims a dose every two hours cures severe cold and grippe with three doses, promising rapid disappearance of neuralgia headaches stuffed head and nose fever sneezes and sore throat. It asserts no quinine is used and a 25 cent package suffices with no after-effects.

Grippe Pape

General Duncan Recollects Roosevelts Strenuous Times

General Duncan recalls Roosevelt’s hard riding and hiking era as he and the colonel met at a Roosevelt reception. He notes dust from the Tom OShanter loop ride and a 15 mile hike to test endurance, with Roosevelt boasting of his own strenuosity and camaraderie during the anecdote filled encounter.

Roosevelt Department of Texas Duncan Tom O'Shanter North Loop Menger Loop Gen

Five Prisoners Escape from Denison Jail

Five inmates slipped through a hinge weak spot in the jail door early today at Denison Texas. The escapees included three whites and two negroes. One prisoner was sought at Winn Arkansas on a homicide charge.

Denison Tex Winn, Ark

Priest Francis X Brady Dies in Baltimore

Rev Francis X Brady aged 54 of Loyola college and pastor of St Natius Catholic church was found dead in his bed today in Baltimore from angina pectoris He was one of the best known Jesuit priests in the east.

Baltimore Francis X. Brady Loyola College St.natius Catholic Church

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Blanche King Josephine Nora Malone Victor Thos Goggan & Bros Houston & Navarro T. R Gen. Garlington Good Housewives YALE Hicks Coast Line Melber Alamo Plaza U. S. Bankruptcy Court Lee Dreyfus U.S. Bankruptcy Court J. M. Potts Mr. Coppard Paris Rue de la Paix W.& M. Millinery Paul Patriot Julia Béancourt Georgette Louison Maria Guy Lewis Marie Louise Kurzman Caroline Reboux Maison Bernard Henri Bendel Wolff @ Marx Company U. S. Army Glenn Chitwood Woodmen OF the World San Pedro General Duncan Col. Roosevelt Alamo Furniture CO Culling Stationery and Printing Co West Commerce Street
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