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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1912

Page

3

Peruna Cited By Three For Nasal Catarrh And Digestion

Letters from Bracken in New York Winona and Watervliet claim Peruna cured nasal catarrh and associated stomach issues. Bracken notes morning discomfort and lost appetite improved after a month of Peruna. Richter Rooney also praise the remedy after trying other treatments and doctors.

James P. Bracken New York City N. Y Frank Richter East Second St Winona Minn

Endurance Run to the Coast Expected Record Entries

The three day endurance run begins June 6 with official entry by The Light and first entry from Auto Sales and Supply led by William Steinhardt. Cars include a Chalmers 30 roadster and additions like a Pierce Arrow touring car and a Stearns Knight. Preference at getaway will go to entry numbers if ready.

W. A. Hering San Antonio Automobile Club Auto Sales and Supply Company William Steinhardt Pierce- Arrow Touring G. Zadek Stearns-Knight Charles Cresson San Antonio

Coastal Run Entries Grow for Mustang Island Beach Drive

Entries for the sixty mile endurance run on Mustang Island beach near Corpus Christi rose beyond twenty as Dr. W A Hering’s office received rapid telephone inquiries. Organizers Wayne Murray William Steinhardt and Robert W Carr push to secure spots, while William H Vernor plans route scouting to perfect highway conditions and start line placement for a record turnout. Corpus Christi Commercial Club promises a royal welcome with a checker and night patrol on April 6 and a smokeg provide entertainment.

Ty-Mile Gulf Beach Drive Mustang Island American Automobile Association W. A. Hering Hering Wayne Murray William Steinhardt Robert W. Carr William H. Vernor Port O’connor - San Commercial Club Corpus Christi

Caffeine Described as Wounding Nerves in Coffee

A historical note warns that caffeine from coffee harms nerves, likening the effect to a slow burning fever and stressing potential neurotoxic worry.

Grand Jury Begins Work at Hillsville

A Hillsville grand jury starts its session as Judge Staples charges members to thoroughly investigate the Carroll County courthouse murders case. The panel, summoned after a wave of indictments, hears Clerk Dexter Goad recounting the firefight that began the case and may indict Sidna Allen, Friel Allen, and Wesley Edwards. Victor Allen likely will not be reindicted.

Staples Associated Press Hillsville Sidna Friel Allen Wesley Edwards Carroll Court House Blue Ridge North Carolina Victor Allen Roanoke Floyd Dexter Goad

Democrats Attack Wool Tariff Report and Reintroduce Bill

Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee condemn the tariff board study on wool as erroneous and incomplete. Representative Underwood announces a reintroduced wool bill with a 20 percent ad valorem duty, arguing no justification exists for tariff changes. Republicans submit a minority report proposing a roughly 40 percent wool duty reduction.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Tariff Board Congress Ways and Means Committee of the House Representative Underwood Taft Ways and Means Committee Underwood

Wool tariff dispute cited in Payne Aldrich report

The minority report notes the Payne signed by Representatives Payne Dalzell McCall Hill Needham Longworth and Fordney calls the tariff board wool report presented December 21 and accuses the majority committee of failing to adjust the wool bill. It says they have settled on a belief that information cannot aid a revenue only tariff bill.

Payne-Aldrich Payne Dalzell McCall Hill Needham Longworth Fordney Tariff Board House

City Council Committees Set to Meet Thursday

City committees prepare to discuss a five year lighting contract a billboard ordinance asphalt pavement cutting regulation and separate water sewer mains enforcement. G M Canio offers Salinas street land for 6000 to open and improve the avenue pending council action next week.

G. M. Canio Salinas Street Santa Rosa Avenue Laredo Street New Mission Cemetery

Free Clinic Directors Meet on Thursday in West Commerce Rooms

A meeting of the Free Clinic association directors is set for 5 o clock Thursday afternoon in rooms of the International club on West Commerce Street. A plan may be submitted to launch a campaign for subscriptions to build and sustain a free hospital in San Antonio. Special committees have been detailing the plan and are expected to report tomorrow. The clinic aims to raise a large fund for construction and operation of the institution.

Free Clinic Association International Club West Commerce Street San Antonio Free Clinic

Pope Pius Shows Health Improvement in Rome

The Associated Press reports Pope Pius XII is much better and will resume the normal general audience today in Rome. He had been receiving care but his condition has improved, and church officials expect continued recovery.

Pope Associated Press Rome Pope Pius

Hotel Arrivals List for Numerous Cities and Guests

A long roster of hotel arrivals includes Edward D. Roake from Boston and H. V. Benton from Little Rock among many guests. Names cover Chicago New York Dallas Houston St Louis and other cities with couples and individuals such as Mr and Mrs F P Fay and Mrs L Gooden.

St. Anthony Edward D. Roake Boston W. H. Hill Melrosa Mass M. Hutchins Columbus J. H. Thompson Houston W. P. Naser New Orleans G. A. Preble St. Louis Mrs. F. P. Fay Los Angeles E. H. McFarland Dallas George F. Daniels New York A. C. Kimmeard Kansas City A.W. Shattuck L. Gooden P. J. Kuykendall Temple T. BE. Fowler Bartlett F. J. Herry San Francisco William C. Che Chicago E. C. Watson L. R. Wood George H. Raver C. N. Bonnell L. M. Rockstaver Charles Victor W. J. Davison J. F. Wilson Bexar E. Pledger G. &. LaForge Pallas R. Bridie W. G. Erck Maxwell Charles E. Nickles Carl Salém Sedalia H. M. Simon Merle Simpson Austin W. P. Blocker Hondo Savoy W. R. Tucker Mexico City William A. Wright Muskogee Sam S. Munn Alexandria C. M. Posey Stockdale C. Collins Waco J. W. James Bristol Tenn A. Barnes Canyon City Frank Becker M. Patterson A. R. Westbrook San Marcos Crockett J. Hardy W. F. Ross G. B. Magnadier Washington Roy Charlier Norway Mich Earl J. Robinson W. J. Marinan C. O. Power Corpus Christi Walter Kelly Mrs. R. A. McDermott Poteet

Houston Gas & Fuel Company Chartered in Texas

The Houston Gas & Fuel company of Houston was chartered today with the secretary of state. Capital stock is $2,000,000. W. C. Preston, Frisco Lines general freight agent at Fort Worth, is in San Antonio visiting the trade.

Associated Press Austin, Tex Houston Gas & Fuel Company of Houston W. C. Preston Frisco Lines Fort Worth San Antonio

Town 5 Inundated by the Mississippi River

Gregory Missouri, twelve miles south of Keokuk, has been inundated as the Mississippi overflows its banks. Houses floated away and residents sought higher ground. An ice gorge opposite the town drove hundreds of acres of low land to flood. The river at Gregory runs about nine miles wide with a 50 foot high ice gorge.

Gregory Associated Press Keokuk Iowa

River Crest Near Cincinnati Could Miss Major Flood

Cincinnati Ohio March 27 The Ohio River rose slowly with a 53.2 foot stage at 7 pm and increasing under 0.1 foot hourly. Forecaster Deveraux predicted a crest near 54 feet if rain holds off in the next 24 hours.

Cincinnati Associated Press Ohio Deveraux

River at Louisville Near Flood Stage Amid Rising Waters

The Ohio River at Louisville is three inches past the danger line of 28 feet at the canal mouth and is expected to reach 29 feet by tomorrow morning, signaling a major flood threat after two years of high water.

Louisville Associated Press Louisvile

Unclear River Flood Edges Shoreline Harbor Activities

Fragmentary report notes boats able to pass under a barrier in the river and other craft moving to shore as floodwaters rise. Forecasts expect water levels to begin falling after tomorrow morning.

Electric line chartered from Dallas to Waco by traction firm

The Southern Traction Company with headquarters in Dallas is chartered in Texas with capital stock of 7 500 000. It plans to build and operate an electric line from Dallas to Waco via Ferris and Corsicana stopping at all intermediate points. Incorporators are J F land C W Hobson and Osce win A R Atkinson a division agent for the Galveston Harrisburg amp San Antonio railroad departed yesterday for Uvalde on business for his company.

A. R. Atkinson Galveston, Harrisburg San Antonio Uvalde

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health in Spring Cleaning Claim

Mrs. M Morgan of Brainerd Minnesota writes that taking one to two bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla in spring purifies the blood and leaves her light and cheerful. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier combining roots barks and herbs in liquid or tablet form.

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James P.bracken Michael Rooney Fifth St Watervliet Chalmers Postum Postum Cereal Company, Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Grand Jury Tariff Godard Democrats London Scott Countess of Craven Bradley-Martin Asquith Castoria Alta White Horse Tavern A. Collman Ramie at _Cc At & F Saul Wsetson San-A-Lac Houston Gas Company E. Houston
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