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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1912

Page

2

Medina Valley Irrigation received Texas operating permission

The Medina Valley Irrigation Company of Colorado gains Texas authorization to operate. It is incorporated in Colorado with 1,000,000 dollars capital, based in Denver with a local office and agent C. H. Kearney. Directors include Hartley B. Woods, Edgar Atwater, Franz C. Groos, and others.

Texas Medina Valley Irrigation Company Colorado State Department Denver C. H. Kearney Medina Irrigation Company Pearson C. C. Cresson San Antonio Frazer Arnold

Wellesley Joins Fashion With A List Of Don'ts

A dispatch notes Wellesley college has issued its own set of social don'ts. Advisories warn against flirting with town men, retiring with undrawn curtains, being a freak, overstudying, public kissing, and implying women should not work.

Wellesley Wellesley College South America

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Natural Color

Wyeth Chemical of New York markets Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to darken color and treat dandruff itching and thinning hair. Fifty cent bottle offered by H. L. Wagner with a money back promise if not as represented.

Wyeth Chemical Company of New York Wyeth H. L. Wagner

Forces Gather in Northern Mexico as Rebel Strength Grows

Article details rebel and federal forces around Chihuahua Jimenez Juarez and Ojinaga with numbers: Orozco 2000, Salazar 4000, Amalia 600, Rojas and Orozco Sr. 3000, plus garrisons at Santa Isabel Palo mas and Casas Grandes. Shipments of 3000 rifles and 500000 rounds reported amid border tension and arming of Vasquistas.

Toth Rueda Pascual Orozco Chihuahua Salazar Jimenez David de la Fuente Orozco Terrazas Pancho Villa Amalia Guerrero Antonio Rojas Pascual Orozco Sr Juarez United States Madero

Federals Advance in Chihuahua as Rail Link Restored

From Jimimez 65 miles north of Zavalza federal troops guard a repair crew and move into Chihuahua signaling the Central railway is back in operation. Governor Gutierrez approves a 1,200,000 peso loan for revolutionary funds with 1000 peso bonds at 5 percent over ten years.

Associated Press Chihuahua Mex Salazar Jimimez Zavalza Zavala Central Railway Revolutionary War Fund Gutierrez

Governor to Dispatch Rangers for Border Defense

Governor plans to send a dozen rangers along the border from El Paso to Del Rio aided by a regular cavalry detachment. Adjutant General Hutchings submitted the ranger list while General Duncan said the request was sent to Washington and action will follow upon reply.

Austin Tex War Department State Rangers el Paso del Rio Hutchings Duncan Regular Army Washington

Mexican Arsenal Seized by U S Deputy Marshal

Deputy W. B. Matthews under U S Marshal Eugene Nolte seized 100000 rounds of ammunition and 300 rifles at Shaftgrand Presidio. The arms were destined for Mexican federals, with details noted at the Presidio site.

Presidio United States Eugene Nolte W. B. Matthews Shaftgrand Presidio

Zapatistas Capture Towns Near Puebla Threaten Atlixco

Fifteen hundred Zapatistas led by Jesus Morales seized several towns around Puebla and threaten Atlixco where citizens arm themselves. Eufemio Zapata defends planters by enforcing sugar crop protection and punishing cane-field interference. Morelos remains comparatively peaceful as federals near Jimenez clash with General Salazar's rebel force looms.

Associated Press City OF Mexico Zapatistas Jesus Morales Puebla Atlixco Eufemio Zapata Morelos Salazar Jimenez

Urua Chic Town Surrenders to Rebels West of Chihuahua

El Paso reports Urua chic a town of 8000 people west of Chihuahua has surrendered to the rebels without resistance. The terse dispatch notes the seizure occurred suddenly as rebel forces advance through the region. Municipal leadership offered no defense and civilians await further instructions.

EL Paso Tex Uruachic Chihuahua

Destruction Planned of Madero Properties by Rebels

El Paso dispatch reports Braulio Hernandez confidential agent for Pascual Orozco says rebels will destroy all Madero family properties in Chihuahua as a decisive blow to weaken Madero. The plan aims to strike a blow from which Madero cannot recover.

EL Paso Tex Madero Chihuahua Braulio Hernandez Pascual Orozco Hernandez Orozco

Ten Years of Horrible Headache Relief Report

Beaufort North Carolina Mr Luther Guthrie reports his wife suffered headaches for ten years and cost him 300 dollars in doctors. After two bottles of Cardui she is well and has not had another attack. He praises Cardui as a women’s medicine not a cure all, made from womanly ingredients.

Cardui

Terrific wind roars through North Texas wrecking structures

A strong windstorm battered North Texas and nearby areas causing houses to lift off foundations and outbuildings to be wrecked. In Devol a wall collapsed and Mrs. Willingham suffered internal injuries after her buggy was overturned. Four to five injured at Grandfield Oklahoma with about 25 000 dollars in damage reported.

Grandfield South Oklahoma Loveland Okla

Storms disrupt rail and telegraph in central states

Storms from the northwest disrupt wire and rail traffic across the central states. Torrential rains, thunder and lightning affect the Ohio valley as reports note heavy precipitation, flooding on the Ohio river, and two storm centers moving from the west toward the lower Mississippi and northeastward into the Ohio valley.

Louisville Ohio Valley Pittsburg Ohio River Mississippi Valley Coast Lake Region Mississippi Missouri Valleys Plains States Texas

Cold wave spreads over Texas with freezing forecast

A sharp cold front lowers temperatures across San Antonio and northern Texas to near four degrees below freezing. A twenty four mile norther and drizzle hit the city today, dropping temperatures by about fifteen degrees. Snow and high winds hit Childress as the Panhandle endures another cold snap.

San Antonio Mair United States Weather Bureau Childress Associated Press Tex Panhandle

Blizzard Hits Stamford Texas Steady Snow Drop

A blizzard struck Stamford Texas last night with heavy snow and a temperature drop from 65 to 28 degrees. Officials report no injuries and no believed damage to fruit or grain.

Stamford Tex

Potential Bid Deadline Looms In Artesian Belt Sale

Court delayed final approval of the sale of the Artesian Belt railroad to H E Hildebrand to 5 PM after creditors sought more time. Morgan Jones had bid 220000 in January but was rejected as the executors seek a Texas land trade. Rumors link eastern interests to a late high bid, possibly stalling action if acceptable to the Simmons executors.

Artesian Belt Phil Shook H. E. Hildebrand Simmons Mr. Hildebrand New York C. A. Davies Judge Shook Hildebrand Morgan Jones Abilene Texas

Boiler expert probes explosion at Smithville and San Antonio

An expert examines two boiler explosions in Smithville and San Antonio, noting similar concussion effects and iron debris. Both boilers had been tested recently before steaming, with Smithville attributing the blast to a defective safety valve and property damage including homes and a horse.

Smithville San Antonio Bastrop

Victim Named May Be M L Lowry in SP Yard Blast

Name of one victim may be M L Lowry of Paton Pennsylvania believed to be among those killed in the locomotive explosion at Southern Pacific yards last Monday morning.

M. L. Lowry Paton, Pa Southern Pacific

Miss Sylvia Pankhurst Arrives After U S Lecture Tour

Miss Sylvia Pankhurst daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst arrives after a United States lecture tour. She expresses grave concern for her mother imprisoned in Holloway and says she may sail for England to be at her bedside.

Sylvia Pankhurst London Emmeline Pankhurst United States Nne England Miss Pankhurst Holloway

Body found in Zizik morgue links to Paton resident

A man identified by name and address as Paton, Pa was found among papers on a dead body at the Zizik morgue. The clothing yielded $293.03 and wires directed contact to T. B. Lowry of Paton, Pa in case of death. The corpse was recovered from the machine shops and global ocean coal use is estimated at about 76 million tons yearly worth over $250 million.

Paton, Pa Zizik T. 8 Lowry Paten

Cure Claimed for Severe Hand Rash with Cuticura Ointment

William H. Clark reports a months long hand rash that spread to both hands. After doctors and salves failed, he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting marked relief and a complete cure in about two months. Brand ads accompany the testimonial, offering free samples and a 32 page book.

West 30Th St New York N. Y William H. Clark Dept. T Boston

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Globe of San Antonio Medina Company Farilie Juarez UU. Ave Sucmbam Street Ojinaga Marfa Marshal Nolte Congress Mexican “Arsenal Maderos N. B Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Team Duffy Rochester N. 1 North Central States THE S. P AN Fernand J. H. Kirkpatrick Co Navarro Street Collins Garden Prisch Th Chamber of Commerce Chamber Sadie Haley Associated Charities Haley Fate Claude Milla Eccseusee Katy James Hagerman Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Company of Missouri Homer Jones Commerce Street
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