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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1912
Page
6
The navy department ordered three large armored cruisers to proceed at once to the Philippine Islands for an indefinite stay. Officials would not confirm a plan to attach the ships to any fleet or command, but the action is seen as building a powerful foreign presence in Chinese waters.
A newspaper snippet reports a well known gentleman praising Protone for rapid weight gain and nerve boost after failed tonics. He declares the new treatment acts like a miracle and implies dramatic health improvements from the 500 package coupon offer.
A personal testimonial describes a dramatic 30 pound gain in 30 days after using Protone. The writer, previously thin for years, credits the product with transforming appearance and boosting strength and nerves, contrasting with prior attempts at dieting, milk, beer, and heavy eating that failed.
The Asiatic fleet gains reach as the flagship California South Dakota and Colorado depart Honolulu for the Philippines. Their arrival will place the United States fleet in proximity to Chinese waters, second only to Japan in power.
Special dispatch from Peking reports Boxers joining anti republican forces amid General Sheng Yuan leading 10 000 troops against the city. Mukden advises Chang Tso Lin plans to march on Peking with Manchurian troops to back the rebellion. Government says Lin seeks alliance with Manchu princes and Yuan Shi Kai has not been informed of his actions.
R L Edwards United States commissioner testified that he was hired by W C Kroeger late county commissioner to represent the county in a suit against T H Camp and others to block splitting a school district to form a high school district. The bill for services valued at 100 was presented at the commissioners court meeting, but other commissioners deny knowledge of the terms. The court referred the claim to the county attorney to determine if the county may legally pay Edwards after Kroeger’s death and no order exists for the court to employ him. John B Harris leaves for a two month California vacation.
The city moves to restart its asphalt plant after nearly six months idle as Trevino and West Commerce streets, recently repaved, are torn up for repair. The 1.20 per square yard topping, laid last spring, varied from three to five inches thick and now faces rework amid a 53 000 street program.
Officials say asphalt lays best in spring and summer, so Trevino and West Commerce streets were paved at the start of last spring. Tearing up began early last week and by yesterday the final spadeful of old pavement was carted away for replacement.
D A Cooper bought the Oppenheimer ranch from D R Williams for 25000 dollars. The 2000 acre property lies 28 miles northwest of San Antonio in Bexar and Medina counties. Richey Casey secured the deal and notes rising investor interest as San Antonio development draws outside capital.
Edward W. Heusinger president of Palace livery stables is urged to run for county treasurer on the Citizens party ticket. Heusinger has not announced but says friends press him and he is weighing the race. Incumbent Edward W. Tynan plans to seek reelection. Heusinger is San Antonio born, fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and active in scientific circles. If elected he pledges full-time dedication to the treasurer’s duties.
An envoy of the Ung Leung tong collected between 800 and 1000 dollars from San Antonio Chinese restaurant and laundry proprietors while in custody, bound for San Francisco. Deputized by Sheriff Tobin, Antonio Diaz escorted him to the Sunset depot after a farewell banquet, with assurances the envoy would not return or employ hatchet men.
If the kidneys are weak or torpid the skin becomes pimply or blotchy Hood s Sarsaparilla strengthens and stimulates the kidneys and clears the complexion By thoroughly purifying the blood it makes good health.
Letters from Mrs Hattie Hamilton of Latonia Kentucky and others praise Peruna as beneficial for weight gain and overall health. A Portland Oregon reader endorses it as safe for children, while Bucyrus Ohio and Tonville Minnesota users report relief from constipation liver issues and kidney bladder catarrh and lingering bitterness.
Robert Pattinson director of the European contract syndicate reports satisfaction after surveying south of San Antonio along the proposed San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad route. He and associates visited Pleasanton Christine Jourdanton and Poteet and plan to start Rockport Harbor Island work by April 1 with Quinan directing operations.
In Wilcox Arizona on March 16 H B Faulkner set dynamite in his oven to dry it out. The blast killed his three year old child and fatally wounded his wife while destroying the house and scattering belongings across the neighborhood.
Rio Grande Wall Cane Growers association meets in San Benito to discuss a valley sugar experiment station with state and federal cooperation. Congressman Garner seeks federal funds for experimental work. C. L. Wagener serves as president and R. C. Wharton as secretary.
The first intermittent vacuum pre cooling plant east of the Rocky Mountains and fourth in the nation will begin operation here in a few days. San Benito plant construction is complete.
The Texas state banking board granted a certificate of authority to the First State Bank of Rio Hondo in Cameron county. The bank with capital stock of 10,000 dollars adopted the guaranty fund plan to protect depositors.
George S. Bruce of Heron arrived in San Antonio yesterday to begin duties renewing real estate contacts and meeting agents as the new migration agent for I G T P and Iron Mountain railroads. He previously served as migration agent for the Southern Civic railroad and later built a Houston real estate career before this appointment.
The Essential Life Insurance Company of San Antonio was licensed to do business in Texas for the current year by the state department of insurance. President T Coleman and vice president Homer (joined with Southwestern Casualty Insurance Company officials) conferred with regulators on insurance and banking matters in Austin.
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