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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
12
Frank Gates, a white man about 60, arrested at Smithville for alleged attempt to assault a 5 year old girl, was quickly moved to Bastrop and jailed as mob pressure mounted. Smithville officers rushed him to Bastrop by overland route.
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 BE Com with phone 341 for prompt funeral and transport needs.
The thirty fifth annual Cattle Raisers Association of Texas convention gathers in San Antonio March 21 22 and 23 with a reception for visiting ladies a smoker and vaudeville at Beethoven hall a Madame Sherry matinee and parades. Local donors have raised about 2900 toward entertainment with total near 3000, and a 100 plus member reception committee oversees badges and arrangements.
An old newspaper tip promotes Hyomei inhalant from Bexar Drug Co. for quick cold relief. It describes boiling water with Hyomei, inhaling the steam for five minutes to clear the head overnight. It claims benefits for catarrh coughs croup and deafness and offers a free booklet from Booth's Hyomei Co.
Mrs. Booth, famed as the most beautiful woman in Baltimore, secured an absolute divorce from Gen Alfred E Booth in Philadelphia. The split follows the financier's losses when A Booth Co failed in Chicago's fish trust. Mrs Booth is the daughter of Gen Thomas G Shryock, a Baltimore lumber merchant.
North Sydney reports extreme suffering and deaths on the Labrador peninsula as ice floes cut off supplies for months. Last fall’s depleted food stocks, failed fishing season, and heavy blizzards left residents without food or clothing while interior Newfoundland faced isolation and a missing group of trap pers.
In New York on March 15 three holdup men seized Diego La Cala the cook at a restaurant. They strangled him with a noose tied to a meat hook and slashed his face while robbing him of 136 dollars. La Cala freed himself and was hospitalized.
Hearne dispatch reports another convict from the Brazos bottom farm was captured last night. Five of the original fifteen remain at large as authorities close the net and press the pursuit.
Nashville Tennessee March 15 Nap per Byrom a white man convicted of murdering his wife the mother of twelve children was executed by hanging at the state prison at sunrise.
In King of Seated Washington nurses walked out last night amid a wage dispute, leaving 250 patients under supervision and prompting an emergency review by the hospital superintendent. The strike follows rising costs and staffing concerns, with talks continuing.
President Taft met today with Representative Martin Littleton of New York in Augusta Georgia. Miss Helen Taft departed for Teesa and other notes follow the brief session.
Ladies urged to try Parisian Sage claiming it stops falling hair and itching scalp within two weeks with a 50 cent bottle. Testimonial letters from Grace M. Emmons and Anna Brown praise softer, shinier hair and growth with a money back guarantee. Available at Bexar Drug Co and druggists nationwide. Look for the girl with Auburn hair.
Washington March 15. Senator Bailey of Texas defies Illinois subpoena over a Holtslaw case and Lorimer aftermath. He says Illinois lacks jurisdiction and refuses to deliver or permit the subpoenaed affidavit though he prepared it for transmission. He calls Springfield action petty politics and requests no further pursuit.
Springfield dispatch reports Senator Bailey’s remark cited by State's Attorney Burke of Sangamon County who questions Bailey's statement. Burke says Illinois cannot compel out of state witnesses and doubts Bailey’s explanation of a missing deposit slip and alleged forgery tying to the state’s top executive.
An old newspaper ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy that drives out malaria and builds up the system for both adults and children, priced at 60 cents.
At Valparaiso March 15 President Barros hosted a banquet for Captain Cove Commander Phelps and officers of the battleship Delaware praising the friendship between the United States and Chile as voiced by the marine minister during the gathering.
Rest and health to mother and child. Mars. Winston's Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for teething children. Soothes the child, softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. Absolutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, 25 cents a bottle.
Dublin reports Augustine Roche a Redmonite won the North division of Louth seat after the court ruled Richard Hazleton's election at the last poll was obtained by fraud. Roche was elected today to fill the vacancy created by the decision.
Practically the entire service of the Adams Express was put into operation today with little disorder observed.
Kingsville Texas March 15 beginning today Algoa takes over as the local freight terminal on the Brownsville road succeeding Houston. The move affects shipments in the area and locates operations at the new facility.
Chicago March 15 Congress man Champ Clark of Missouri the future speaker urged going south as the "poor man’s" path. He advised journalists to learn from locals about the Southland and urged migration south to ease costs of living and clothing while noting climate and fuel advantages.
A quotation asserts the south as the poor man's land and predicts a future when the region becomes the richest part of the United States, advocating year round outdoor grazing for horses and cattle. The speaker urges confidence in southern prosperity and development.
Houston Texas dispatch says a light rain night followed by clear skies this morning dashed hopes of truckmen and farmers. Drought conditions in larger portions of the coast country are at a serious stage.
In Bastrop Texas on March 15 thieves robbed 92 year old Harriet Taylor of 45 dollars and other property.
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