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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
10
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as the king of blood purifiers and a universal tonic. It claims to cleanse impure blood, relieve anemia and skin ailments, and strengthen circulation with no minerals. The copy promises a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
Morey Faulhaber Construction Co of Texas filed a charter in Austin with headquarters in Austin and 5000 capital, after earlier opposition to a permit as a foreign firm. Incorporators include Richard Morey E A Faulhaber and Frank Donze of St Louis and others. A separate San Antonio seizure lists 453 pieces of jewelry from A Cramer and 60 from W J Krueger smuggled from Mexico, with 20 day claim period.
Paul Burton, a member of a prominent family, was instantly killed in Warrenton North Carolina when his clothing touched a live wire while he stood on a telephone pole. The incident occurred last night and authorities reported he died on the scene.
A general order from the adjutant general's department in Austin directs infantry officers and officer applicants in the Texas National Guard to undergo promotion and commission exams conducted by Capt. James Justice of the United States Army, acting as inspector.
The state board of regents building committee approved plans for a San Marcos normal manual arts building costing about 25000 dollars. The three story reinforced concrete structure will be preproof and include a basement. Bids will be opened April 15.
Comptroller Lane forfeits licenses for two saloonkeepers after reviewing complaints. Galveston dealer loses license for Sunday liquor sales. Smithville saloon keeper loses license for alleged sales to a minor.
London dispatch reports Britain's minimum wage bill poised to become law within 24 hours to end the coal miners strike affecting about a million workers and families. Miners Federation votes on accepting the bill while troop readiness and wage board plans emerge as distress spreads nationwide.
The Virginia State central committee met harmoniously and scheduled the state democratic convention in Norfolk on May 23. Delegates will be elected at a ratio of one for each 100 votes cast in the last presidential election.
Funeral services for Clarissa Mays Cooley aged 87 were held aboard the steamboat America on the Mississippi river. The body was later taken to Savannah Illinois for burial. Cooley owned and managed the boat after her husband died in 1878.
George Herin of Stanford University, a candidate for the Olympic team, cleared 6 feet 4 3 4 inches to set a world intercollegiate high jump record yesterday in Stanford California.
A special meeting of the state banking board approved a certificate of authority for the First Guaranty State Bank of Springtown Parker county to do business in Texas. The bank has capital stock of 10000 dollars and will assume the depositors guaranty fund plan of protecting its customers.
Traveling Freight Agent Arthur T. Simpson of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern met Fred Rice of Armott to discuss moving the expected 7000 car onion crop from Brownsville. The onions travel north to St Louis and then east via Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo.
The Arizona legislature adopted resolutions opposing the appointment of former Territorial Governor Richard Sloan as United States district judge for Arizona. Sloan faced criticism from Democratic members including Senator John T. Hughes of Tucson who charged railroad support aimed to test the state railroad commission.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural digestive remedy. It claims the tablets supply gastric agents, stimulate glands, and restore digestion, supported by a chemistry test and endorsements. The ad cites F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan and offers a fifty cent box and free trial sample.
Ingleside beach 140 miles southeast of San Antonio changes hands from A. H. Danforth to a Houston group led by Wright & Hunt and other financiers. The new owners plan major improvements to transform Ingleside into a summer and winter resort and to grow the town to about a thousand residents within a year, with offices kept in San Antonio.
New Orleans on March 27 Dr. Oscar Dowling head of the state board of health obtained a civil district court order stopping the Louisville and Nashville Railroad from using its large freight warehouse until it is sanitary again. Removal of freight only is allowed. A barber college was also ordered shut unless it meets sanitation rules.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a world wide cold and grip remedy claiming to remove the cause. It includes the name Cali for full name and a signature line reading K. W. Grove.
Confederate veteran and noted sculptor William Ludwell Sheppard died in Richmond. He designed the Soldiers and Sailors monument the Gen A P Hill statue and the Howitzer memorial in Richmond.
An old advertisement touts Pale Delicate Women and Girls tonic for malaria and system build up. Claims use by grown people and children at 50 cents.
The lobby fixtures will resemble those of a modern bank with grilled delivery windows and oak woodwork. New terrazzo flooring is being installed in sections and should be completed by week’s end, aiming to make the post office the finest in the South.
A clear white liquid named Stenzel Eczema Liquid promises to stop itching instantly and cure eczema permanently. The pitch claims the disease begins to disappear a few days after use with a price of 1 dollar.
A sale notice advertises union made hats priced at two dollars located at 402 E Houston St. The item highlights durable headwear and local sourcing, inviting customers to visit the shop for reliable headwear options.
In Dothan Alabama on March 27 Henry Mathis an 11 year old boy descended a 20 foot well to rescue B J Grants 38 year old baby from the bottom. A crowd gathered and showered the scene with coins as the rescuer emerged with the child and left quietly.
Memphis was chosen as the starting point for Captain G L Bumbaugh to sail in the balloon Dueseldorfer in hopes of winning the Lahm cup. Indianapolis reports telegrams from Mayor Crump praising Memphis natural advantages for balloon flights.
Alfred De Oro beat Thomas Wilson 150 to 39 in a preliminary round. Charles Weston defeated W W King 150 to 105 in the afternoon match. In Opelousas La testimony opened in the second McRee manslaughter case after a prior murder charge ended with a hung jury.
Classified snippet shows Dr J B Cunningham at 449 Moore Building OSTHROPATH with old phone 984 and ring note. Primary details include name, profession, and contact listing.
The A W Elson collection of copies of famous paintings will be shown April 8 to 13 in a large room at the Joletta hotel opposite the Carnegie library. Mrs Burnett secured the room and donated it for the exhibit. Charles Lukin, superintendent of public schools, helped bring the collection here and praises the pictures as perfect and beautiful copies.
Speke Quintet of Indianapolis rolled 1069 pins in the final game to establish a new world record for a five-man team at the national bowling association tournament in Patterson New Jersey.
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