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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1911

Page

5

MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Sold With Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement touts MI-O-NA stomach tablets for fifty cents a box at Bexar Drug Store with a money back offer if it fails to relieve indigestion. It lists numerous ailments from gas and heartburn to dizziness and sleeplessness and includes a testimonial from J. M. Burger of Wooster Ohio praising relief after two doses.

Bexar Drug Co J. M. Burger Wooster Ohio Bexar

Tax Receipts Fall Off in First April Month

City data shows April taxes collected are 10041.02 dollars less than a year ago. City Collector Villemaix notes remaining 30 days for 834174.15 in 1910 taxes and anticipates a heavy rush before delinquency in June. Revenue due now exceeds 1909 by 85955.28 dollars with 1193 more receipts expected.

C. Villemaix the Auditor

To Rid the Face of Hair Not Wanted

A French Science Monthly note cites Dr. Alois Isakovich describing a home remedy to remove facial hair. Mix one ounce of delatone with water to form a paste, apply two to three minutes, then rinse with hot water. Fresh paste each use. claimed as skin-safe and effective.

French Science Monthly Paris Alois Isakovich

Soldiers plan three month vacation with Mexican rebels

Five non commissioned officers and a private from Fort Sam Houston plan to spend three months with the Madero rebel army in Mexico before re enlisting in the U S Army. They see their time as continuous service and hope to return to San Antonio for re enlistment. They have long records of gallantry in China, the Philippines, Cuba and Porto Rico. They assert they will not fight the United States and would return if needed.

Tenth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Insurrecto Army of Mexico Francisco I. Madero Harry Willis E. F. Warren Edward McCloskey Thomas H. Meyers Charles Hoar China Philippines Cuba Porto Rico el Paso Madero Warren Laredo San Antonio United States Army Congress Willis McCloskey Meyers Amercan United States Mexico

Birth Records Notice

To Mr. and Mrs. Fred L Beissner a boy born April 26 at 116 California street To Mr. and Mrs H G Schuenemann a boy born April 29 at 728 S Walter street To Mr. and Mrs J McEmory a boy born April 8 at N Palmetto avenue To Mr. and Mrs Chaseakee a girl born April 9 at 120 W Mulberry avenue

Fred L. Beissner California Street H. G. Schuenemann S. Walter Street J. McEmory N. Palmetto Avenue Chaseakee W. Mulberry Avenue

Fire Hits Union Bags and Paper Plant in Glens Falls

A fire at the Union Bags and Paper plant in Hudson Falls caused about 200000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported and local responders contained the blaze.

Glens Falls Union Bags& Paper Company Hudson Alls

Russian immigrant arrives with large family in New York

A Russian immigrant, Frederick ?neider, and his fourteen children travel to the United States with his wife. On Ellis Island they reveal $26,500 in cash to the authorities and plan for possible unemployment while settling in North Dakota. The family is expected to grow to sixteen children.

Frederick ,Neider Russia New York George Washington Ellis Island Odessa North Dakota

Thirty Five Carnegie Heroes Named at Pittsburgh Meet

At the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission spring meet in Pittsburgh on May 2, thirty five new heroes were recognized. Nine silver and twenty six bronze medals were authorized along with funds totaling 34100 dollars and pensions for widows of heroes amounting to 1310 dollars.

Pittsburg Carnegie Hero Fund Fund

National rifle matches set for Camp Perry in May

The War Department designates Camp Perry Ohio for the annual national rifle matches. Citizens and military units including the army navy marine corps militia and civic organizations will compete in individual team and revolver events.

Washington, D. C Camp Perry Ohio War Department Army Navy Marine Corps Militia

Supreme Court Denies Early Review of Naval Stores Case

The Supreme Court refused a request by officials of the American Naval Stores Co for an expedited review of their lower court convictions under the Sherman Antitrust Law tied to the so called turpentine scheme.

Washington, DD. C American Naval Stores Company Peters Supreme Court

Million in bids at Hoe library sale for old books

Within an hour more than a third of a million dollars was bid at the Hoe library sale for fifty two old books and manuscripts. The night’s record was $35,000 as Arthur Hoe, son of the collector, purchased the manuscript of Pembroke Mours.

New York Hoe Arthur Hoe

Assistant cook loses foot in launch accident

Nico lai Orlane, an assistant cook aboard a large gasoline launch, was trying to tie up a launch when his feet became entangled and a sudden lurch cut off one of his feet above the ankle.

New Orleans Nicolai Orlane

Oliver Confirmed as Honduras Consul General in New Orleans

New Orleans reports Albert J. Oliver, named Consul general of Honduras by provisional President Bonilla, has received word his appointment is confirmed by the Beltra administration. In a separate item, Peter H. McArdle of the McArdle Foundry and Machine Works files an involuntary bankruptcy petition in U S court with debts about 22,222.47 and assets around 26,891.4.

New Orleans Albert J. Oliver Honduras Bonilla Beltra McArdle Peter H. McArdle McArdle Foundry and Machine Works United States

Molton Glass Starts Fires in San Francisco Plant

Fires from molten glass overflow swept the Illinois Pacific Glass plant in San Francisco causing an estimated loss of 300000 dollars.

Molton Glass San Francisco Cal Illinois Pacific Glass Company

Dominican University Building Planned for New Orleans

Dominican University in New Orleans will erect the only such building in the United States at an estimated cost of 290000 dollars. Rev Father Lorente vice provincial of the Spanish province of New Orleans announced the project.

Dominican University Orleans United States Father Lorente New Orleans

Clearing Privileges for Local Trust Companies Likely

New York May 2 The Clearing House association probably will take favorable action on granting clearing privileges to local trust companies. This move would place such institutions under direct supervision of the association.

New York Clearing House Association

Patrick Corrigan Dies Prominent Racing Figure at 69

Patrick Corrigan, a well known figure in racing circles, died in Kansas City on May 1 at age 69 after two years of ill health. He never married.

Patrick Corrigan Kansas City

Negro Hero Rescues Two Boys in Tangipahoa River

In Tangipahoa Louisiana Manuel Davis a Black boy races a half mile to alert Charles McKay an elderly Black man. McKay uses a vine as a life line to save two white boys from a swift current. Alfred Hyde 17 drowns after releasing his hold the body found after four hours.

Associated Press Tangipahea Manuel Davis Chas. McKay McKay Alfred Hyde

Ohio Grand Jury Probes Legislature Bribe Charges

The Franklin grand jury met in Columbus to consider wholesale bribery charges involving about forty Ohio legislators. Witnesses are being summoned and state organization officers including the Anti Saloon League and Personal Liberty League are questioned. Governor Harman and others chose the grand jury to prevent immunity from shielding offenders.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Franklin Grand Jury Grand Jury Harmon State Board of Commerce Anti-Saloon League Personal Liberty League State Department Hogan

Pythias leader sues Pullman over cold car injury

O P Thomas a former grand chancellor and now supreme representative of the Knights of Pythias of Texas sues the Pullman company for $51400 claiming permanent health injury from a frigid car ride on October 31 1910 while traveling from El Paso to Houston in Abilene Texas.

Abilene Tex el Paso Houston O. P. Thomas The Knights of Pythias of Texas Pullman Company

Submissions Ahead in Texas vs Duke Liquor Case

Dallas Golf and Country Club lawyers arrive with Dallas officials to argue before the supreme court on whether clubs may dispense intoxicants. The Columbian club plans briefs for the defense while Attorney General Lightfoot and Mead prepare the state brief. the AG's office contends clubs lack liquor dealer status despite recent rulings.

Associated Press Austin Tex J. M. McCormick Dallas Dallas Golf and Country Club Currey E. McCutcheon Barry Miller Supreme Court Cast of Texas J. C. Duke Jamer and Kramer Columbian Club Lightfoot C. FE. Mead Attorney General's Department Gonernt Althall

Mysterious Letter Triggers Double Tragedy in Athens

In Athens Georgia on May 2 police say a single intercepted letter led Richard W. Kinney of Newport Tennessee to kill his wife and then himself last night. Kinney showed the letter to his wife during her reading. Police have not disclosed the letter’s contents.

Associated Press Athens Richard W. Kinney Kinney Newport Tenn

Condition Unchanged for Former Senator Kittridge

Hot Springs Arkansas May 2 No marked change in the condition of former United States Senator A. B. Kittridge of Pun Dakota who remains critically ill at a local hospital. The Associated Press reports no alteration in his health status as doctors monitor his condition closely.

Associated Press Hot Springs Ark United States A. B. Kittridge Pun Dakota Ile

Thousands of Workers Quit as May Day Strikes Spread

In Chicago on May 2, maintenance of way crews from six railroads totaling about 2500 workers struck after employers refused to recognize unions and grant raises. Overall, up to 12,000 workers across rail, brick, building trades, marble, and misc trades are affected as unions press wage gains and contracts.

Associated Press Chicago Illinois Central Terminal Milwaukee & St. Paul Baltimore & Ohio Terminal Chicago Junction Railroad Western Indiana Belt Railroad Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad International Brack Workers’ Alliance

Ten Thousand Men Quit May Day Strike In New York

The May Day labor scene in New York featured an eight hour day strike by machinists with about 10 000 participants and a one thousand baker walkout. Parades faced interruptions including a free for all fight leaving three stabbed and a milk wagon blocking parade progress in Brooklyn.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn United States

Crowds dispersed in Paris after mass gathering

Paris reports say by 7 p m hundreds of thousands of spectators gathered in the Place de Concorde and nearby streets. Troops and police dispersed the crowd and by 9 p m several thousand protesters reassembled near the Saint Paul Riding School delivering anti militarist speeches by revolutionary leaders.

Associated Press Paris Place de Concorde Champs Billysees St. Paul Bastile

Labor Parades Protest Alleged Kidnapping Case

Three thousand paraders marched to Union Square in New York to condemn the alleged kidnapping of suspects in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case. Organizers compared the case to the Moyer Haywood and Pettibone affair and pledged union funds for defense.

Associated Press New York Union Square Los Angeles Times Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone

Georgian crafts a life of tableless meals since Civil War

J F Ayler aged 69 has not eaten at a table or shared a meal with others since 1865. He and his son R S Ayler of Houston county were arraigned before Federal Judge Speer on charges of illegally selling liquor. Ayler carried a knapsack claiming provisions to last until the case is resolved.

Associated Press Macon J. F. Ayler Ayler R.S. Ayler Houston County Speer

Photographers Attend Opening Session in San Antonio Chamber

Photographers from San Antonio and other Texas towns gather for the opening session of a three day school of photography run by Eastman experts. F. F. Hazlett leads, with Don C. Scott Milton Wade F. C. Goddard and E. F. Washburn assisting. A workshop space in the chamber showcases posing and drapery techniques.

San Antonio Texas Chamber of Commerce Eastman Company F. F. Hazlett Don C. Scott Milton Wade F. C. Goddard E. F. Washburn

Dewey Seals Manila Bay Victory Toast At Banquet

Admiral George Dewey hailed Manila Bay as a battle of great power at a thirteenth anniversary dinner. He noted the gunnery then and now and recounted that only Captain Walker survives of the six captains who led ships there. A Navy secretary Meyer letter was read.

Associated Press Washington Manila Bay George Dewey Dewey Walker Annapolis Admiral Dewey Secretary of the Navy Meyer

Burial Permits List Of Recent Deaths In City

Burial permits announce a series of recent deaths including Sara Sanchez aged 2 on May 1 at 326 Monterey street Cecilia Silas age 5 on April 30 at 119 Harrison street Millard F Cranmer 24 on April 30 at Zarramora and San Fernando streets Mildred C Tobin 23 on April 27 at 922 E Commerce street Edward Grothaus 15 on April 30 at 1800 River avenue Roy Freight 4 months on April 30 at Somerset road Lucenda Myers colored 74 on April 30 at 508 8S Concho street Rosa de Villasenor 25 on April 30 at 112 Callaghan alley.

Sara Sanchez Monterey Street Cecilia Silas Harrison Street Millard F. Cranmer Zarramora San Fernando Mildred C. Tobin E. Commerce Street Edward Grothaus River Avenue Roy Freight Somerset Road Lucenda Myers Concho Street Rosa de Villasenor Callaghan Aliey

Engineer Saves Train From Collapsing Bridge

An SP San Joaquin Valley liner avoided disaster near Ravenna when a swift throttle boost carried 200 passengers across seconds before a bridge gave way. The engineer acted at the last moment to pull clear as the structure failed behind the last car.

Los Angeles Cal

How To Treat the Feet Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A health tip suggests treating achy swollen feet with antiseptic insane powder dissolved in hot water. Soak feet for 10 to 20 minutes daily for weeks to soothe heal and remove poisons and soreness. corns and calluses may disappear and cold feet become uncommon.

Sime

Relief at Once from Blackburns Casca Royal Pills

James Currans of Woodstock Ohio says he suffered chronic constipation and failed to find relief with various pills until using Blackburns Casca Royal Pills. He reports immediate relief without gripe or sickness and recommends them to others with similar troubles.

Blackburn James Currans Woodstock Ohiag

Blackburns Casca Royal Pillay Free Trial Offer

An old advertisement invites all ages to request a free trial package of Blackburn's Casca Royal Pillay. Address a post card to The Ray burn Products Co. Dayton Ohio. Available through dealers at 10c and 25c.

Blackburn Rayburn Products Co Dayton Ohio

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