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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
5
Arthur Koehler confessed to killing his cousin Anna Miller with a hatchet after she asked him to pay board. He had been living at her home for free until finding work and wages were paid.
Police report Koehler attacked Miss Miller with a hatchet on Sunday and she died from the wounds yesterday after Miller asked for board money and ordered him from the house.
An advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is as strong as bitter tonics but not tasted because its ingredients don’t dissolve in the mouth. It asserts effectiveness for both grown people and children, calls itself the original tasteless child tonic, and lists a 60 cent price.
Special to The Light Austin March 26 Judge William F Ramsey resigns as associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court effective March 29 to open his gubernatorial campaign. Judge Nelson Phillips succeeds Ramsey, while Ramsey cites duty and divided duties as reasons and notes his anti prohibitionist stance.
M Louis Lepine, famed Paris police prefect, has been elected academician of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences over eight competitors. The honor acknowledges his work organizing a program to reclaim fallen women and prodigals.
The speaker, amid a heated campaign, fears critics may misread his move to resign from the high court seat he will soon leave. He cites sincere friends who advised against stepping down and insists his decision follows clear duty beyond pride or profit.
Lloyd Spencer of the Plaza theater plans a big Press club variety bill for next Monday night at the Grand opera house. He has many acts to choose from and will announce a final lineup late in the week. A male female team performing a spicy cinnamon bear dance is among the acts considered. A dozen features are hoped for including a newspaper sketch with local newsmen.
Bishop Yoichi Honda of the Methodist Church of Japan died in Nagasaki at age sixty four from typhoid fever. He was known in Europe and America for international Christian conferences and represented Japan at the YMCA union gathering in France in 1904. He led the Christian college in Tokyo.
Waco officers single out two men after catching them in the act of burglary at a saloon at 3 AM. One suspect cited two days of hunger as motive for the crime.
Sherman Texas March 26 R G Lanham lieutenant colonel in the Confederate army died suddenly at his home last night He was a cousin of the late Governor W T Lanham was mentioned in connection with the notice
District Judge M. Kennon names Otto Von Rosenberg J H Simpson and H J Strunk as finance committee to examine and audit Lavaca county officer accounts with written report due at the next district court session opening October 14 H J Strunk serves as chairman.
The Frisco good roads train travels through Brownsville and other towns to show road costs and needs to farmers. Lectures by experts from National Good Roads and rail officials include cost statistics and illustrated views, with daily meetings through April 1 in cities such as San Benito Mission McAllen Dona Mercedes Harlingen Lyford Kingsville Riviera Bishop Corpus Christi Robstown Sante Refugio Bloomington and Port O’Connor.
An aged German man in Alpine, Texas, was murdered for his money hidden in clothing linings. The thieves took his money belt but missed several hundred dollars sewn into his garments, revealing his habit of not using banks for safekeeping.
Hallettsville Texas March 26 jury commissioners J M Vesimirovsky A T McKay and M Kersch now on duty selecting jurors for the next term of district court Firemen heretofore exempt from jury service are not exempt due to Hallettsville population of 1379 per census discovery
A Georgia woman writes a sharp testimonial praising Grape-Nuts and Postum for digestive and heart relief. She contends cereals failed until these products improved her health and mind, gaining flesh and strength quickly. The letter, provided by Postum Co. of Battle Creek, cites authority from The Road to Wellville and notes new letters appear periodically.
Francis J. Bowen Jr and John Bowen appeared before Judge Buckley charged with unlawfully discharging dynamite within city limits on March 23. John Bowen had case dismissed. Francis Bowen fined $5. Fathers testified permission was granted and later revoked. police said use stopped after neighbor complaints.
Fire of unknown origin yesterday at a city east side cotton compress damaged about a dozen bales. The loss is covered by insurance. Local authorities investigated the blaze.
C A Grossner of Rochester New York after a long kidney illness reports quick relief. He shares his backache left within days and his kidneys grew stronger with fewer dizzy spells and nighttime annoyance. Edwards King Drug Co. Suc.
Staacke Bros. advertise rubber for carriages and buggies from Kelly Springfield rubber. San-a-lac for children also highlighted.
Fiesta San Jacinto directors meet to review plans and progress on festival operations. Fred Hummert reports floats are taking shape and finishing touches will be added before opening, with Frank Clonen from New York designing displays.
The Child's Welfare movement highlights Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a valuable aid for coughs and colds. Mothers, natural supporters, are urged to use it to prevent croup bronchitis and pneumonia with its healing soothing qualities. Edwards King Drug Co. Suc.
Dr Luter relocates to Gibbs Building offices with new phone 160, old line 5757. Residence phone shifts from 5269 to unspecified new contact.
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