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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
3
An advertisement claims Diapepsin digests meals when the stomach cannot, preventing fermentation and souring. It promotes a 50 cent case from a druggist and promises relief in minutes, with buyers soon bragging of a strong stomach and freedom from discomfort, gas, and indigestion.
A professional burglary at L. T. Mumme's General Merchandise, corner Plum and Iowa, used nitroglycerine to blow open a safe at 2:57 a.m. Only $10 secured. several show cases damaged. Yale lock picked, clock on the wall signaling the time. Detectives on case. Mumme described as a marked man with prior incidents tied to the building.
An affidavit charges arson in a dwelling fire at 737 Marshall Street. The defendant, in court with attorneys, waived examination and bail set at 1000. Building owned by Mrs. S. C. Schroeder valued about 1500 was damaged in three separate locations. Fire Chief Bishop and Fire Marshal Jack Lyons led the probe. the defendant occupied the residence.
A reader letter extols Postum as a coffee alternative after coffee allegedly caused headaches insomnia and weight gain. The author and husband claim better sleep and nerves on Postum and note coffee’s dangers versus Postum as advertised by Postum Co Battle Creek and the booklet The Road to Me.
Judge Phil Shook approved the sale of the Artesian Belt railroad from the Simmons estate to H. B. Hildebrand for 200000 dollars subject to heirs and creditors' decree. The road, valued by officials as not paying, will stay with executors until May 1 when 20000 down payment and ownership transfer occur.
Rain dominates the southern and southeastern United States with new moisture adding to San Antonio. Palestine reports nearly 1.5 inches of rain while New Orleans records 4.22 inches. Freezing temperatures are confined to the far south and northwest regions, with the cold line extending toward New Mexico and western Texas.
Henry H. Bingham congressman from the First Pennsylvania district and long time House member died at his Philadelphia home at 5 45 this morning. He had served continuously since March 4 1879 and was 71 years old after a long illness from a complication of diseases.
London March 23 England faces one of the gloomiest winters in memory as skilled workers idle in many towns and coal miners strike since March 1. Families face hunger while the navy sees delays in new ship construction delayed by the stoppage. Churchill states the strike will slow naval progress.
In Cleveland on March 23 officials of the United Mine Workers of America met as operators and miners discussed wage disputes. John P White, UMWA president, hoped a suspension on April 1 could be avoided and said negotiations might continue next week for the bituminous fields though no plan existed to resume talks with operators on the anthracite issue.
Rooms offered at the Gunter Hotel on the European plan with rates starting at $1.50 per night. The advertisement promotes comfortable lodging with dining and service implied, targeting travelers seeking economical stays.
Union made $2 hats offered at 321 Alamo Plaza alongside roast goose at White Horse Tavern and SAN A LAC antiseptic product listing in the ad.
The Kaiser in Vienna with Prince and Princess August William and Princess Victoria Louise arrived to spend the day with Emperor Francis Joseph at Schoenbrunn castle. The party will then proceed to Venice to visit King Victor Emmanuel and continue to Corfu for the emperor's summer vacation.
A conference in Austin between Governor and E P Swenson of S M Swenson Sons laid out a plan to develop sulphur mines on the Brazos near Velasco. The project includes a new port and a town to be named Freeport with the firm planning to invest millions. the governor favored encouraging commerce. Swenson then traveled to Houston to inspect the properties.
The plan calls for finalizing specifics and immediate initiation of the work. Authority coordinating the steps seeks prompt execution and clear allocation of tasks to ensure rapid commencement.
Sub-Lieutenant Albokrinoff and his assistant were flying a biplane at the military aviation school in Sebastopol when a gust toppled the aircraft. The pair were killed instantly.
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