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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary text reports a dynamite attack killing Adoard on a train and mentions Gen Pedro Ojeda and Naco Sonora. It notes Ojeda’s rise, assignment to Sonora faction, and a report that he sailed for Guaymas to confront insurgents who previously expelled him.
Forces linked to Carranza are said to face Constitutionalists along the desert belt between Anhelo and Espinazo with Saltillo communications cut. A separate report doesn’t confirm an El Pascado defeat. surrender details from Gen. Tracy Aubert remain undisclosed two days from Monclova. No American deaths reported. gunboat shelling at Empalme cited with no casualties among Americans. Carranzistas claim a battle near Espinoza, opposite Monclova.
Constitutionalist agents report General Obregon at Guaymas with reinforcements. Carranza forces are said to be largely augmented by Yaqui Indians in Sonora.
The Sunday after Ascension is observed as the Sunday of Roses at St Marys Catholic Church with roses in the church and children strewing petals during the evening service. A sermon is planned Saturday at 7 45 pm and the 40 hours devotion closes Sunday night at 7 45 with Rev. Father Fortier of Quebec delivering the sermon and hearing confessions.
Wet weather forecast may disrupt two Cinco de Mayo celebrations planned for this evening at San Pedro Park and Haymarket Square. Each site has booths for confections and trinkets, with programs to begin at 8 o'clock unless rain persists. San Pedro Park event is run by the Inacio Zaragoza Society, Haymarket Square by a working men's group, both marking the 1862 Puebla defeat with a three day fiesta ending Monday night with a grand ball.
B Raschbaum of Louisville shows improvement at Wyeth hospital in Laredo after a fall at a hotel two days ago. He suffered painful bruises but is recovering with progress reported from the local hospital steps of the Wyeth facility.
St Louis May 3 A century of Anglo American peace dominated the fourth American Peace Congress discussions. Justice Renwick Riddell traced two centuries of relations and praised peaceful settlements, while John Lewis discussed U S Canadian identity and Justice Benjamin Russell urged a treaty ensuring no questions remain excepted. He condemned reservations on national honor as dishonorable.
Judge Buckley dismisses vagrancy charges against a 45 year old man recently released on a governor granted conditional pardon for forgery. Rather than jail him, the court wipes the $25 fine on condition he leaves San Antonio at once. The prisoner promptly exits the courtroom.
Washington May 2 Leading democrats propose a new standing House committee on good roads to oversee highway improvement measures. A 21 member panel was created in a resolution by Representative Henry of Texas, to be considered after the tariff bill passes.
In New York on May 3 a strike vote was ordered for about 100,000 conductors and trainmen on eastern railroads. The vote follows ongoing talks with railroad managers over wage demands and increased pay.
The search for the train robber near Kansas City continued at noon after a passenger train hold up. Jesse M. Short, wounded in a pistol fight with the bandit, is recovering from his injuries.
United States naturalization examiner P F Graves held a preliminary hearing in the court room this morning. Graves examined 40 witnesses for 20 petitioners whose applications will come up at the December term of court.
F H Seeley, renowned rupture expert from Chicago and Philadelphia, remains in San Antonio this Saturday through Tuesday at the St. Anthony Hotel. He promotes the Spermatic Shield Truss as approved by the U.S. Government, claiming it relieves and heals rupture without surgery, with government documents available for inspection and free charity fittings if needed.
Riverside Restaurant at 101 East Houston Street promotes a large chicken dinner with meals priced at 250. The event invites local diners to enjoy a hearty supper tomorrow featuring a sizeable poultry option.
The notice discusses restrictions barring aliens from real estate ownership and outlines implications and compliance considerations for affected individuals and entities. It explains legal context and potential enforcement by authorities as part of property controls.
Washington May 3 Japanese government not satisfied with the Webb anti-alien land bill in its present form. Possible diplomatic action includes arbitration at The Hague if not resolved within three months. Secretary Bryan expected back from Sacramento. President Wilson to remain silent until then.
A compilation of 1910 1918 deeds listing transfers in San Antonio and nearby areas. Entries name sellers buyers and parcel details, including parcels on South Presa Nolan Street Flores Heights and Frio City Dwyer roads with prices from 1000 to 18000 dollars.
Describes Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths highlighting modern equipment and expert attendants. Claims medicinal value for rheumatism sciatica gout stomach liver kidney nerves and related conditions with testimonials. Lists services and prices including baths 35c turkish roman or russian bath 1 mud bath 1 massage 2 tickets six baths 5 full massage six treatments 10 and direct South Flores street car access.
In a memoir anecdote, author TF Rossmore recalls staying at Jimmy Davis's home after a late night. Morning banter with the butler William reveals a joking exchange about who slept first and what breakfast was served, ending with the sly quip smoked haddock my lord.
The Corinth Canal project spans from an initial survey in 600 B C set by Periander with Egyptian engineers to Nero beginning work, then abandonment at his death. Revived in 1882, the canal across the Isthmus of Corinth was finally completed in 1898, despite its modest four mile length.
Citizens' League workers report canvasses show no alarm in city districts while People's Party operatives push hard. Campaign leaders Clinton G. Brown and allies intensify efforts with two tonight events at Schramm's Grayson street site and Market Hall featuring Brown, Kercheville, Hal Brown, McNeill, Meerscheidt, Hertzberg, McAskill and Gus McCloskey.
A two hour old infant lies beside its mother in a squalid shanty as three frightened children and a doctor, with Mrs. Sadie Haley of the Associated Charities, watch over them. The mother, deserted by her husband, struggles to support her three children. Grocery aid is provided and a nurse is engaged to care for the mother until she regains strength and options for reconstruction are explored.
Brown Max Brown aged 49 died yesterday at his home 614 Crosby street in San Antonio where he lived 25 years a retired merchant. Survived by widow two sons Joe and Cyril and three daughters Sophia Edith Tillie. Funeral Sunday 4 30 pm from residence burial in Jewish Orthodox cemetery. Sanders Mrs A J died yesterday at 4 15 pm in a local sanitarium age 60 she came from Greenville Tex for treatment. Body prepared by Waters Undertaking and sent to Greenville tonight with daughter Mrs Harrell.
A 45 year old Mexican man walked into the city hall detective bureau Friday night and asked to be jailed. He claimed police wanted him for a serious crime but would not reveal details. Officers booked him on a temporary vagrancy charge as he offered to explain the case later.
A man attempted to burn Carrie Pinkney’s vacant frame cottage at South Hackberry and Iowa streets around 9:30 p.m. A pedestrian spotted the blaze, mounted police responded, and investigators found a rubbish pile soaked with gasoline and a torch. The entry led to minor damage before firefighters extinguished it.
Crowds attend daily revival services at Prospect Hill Baptist and McKinley Avenue Methodist churches. Dr. Carroll of Houston leads Prospect Hill with 4 pm and 8 pm services, a Sunday school address at 10:40 am, and a sermon at 11. Special prayer services precede each evening gathering. Revival at McKinley Avenue is led by Rev. Culham Booth with evening meetings, morning services by another preacher.
An advertisement by Dr J B Comneday claims a guaranteed cure for eczema also called tetter or milk crust. The notice promises a free trial if written today, asserting twelve years of experience and nearly half a million cases handled, with an address at 1097 Court Block. The torn text references a bank and asks readers to forward the notice to others in need.
Union Meat Company advertises breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes at twenty five cents per pound. Place orders with a local butcher or grocer.
A solicitation states a doctor devised a potent cure for weak manhood and says a free copy of the prescription will be mailed in a plain sealed envelope to any man who writes Dr. A. B. Robinson at 4726 Luck Building Detroit Michigan. It claims to restore vigor quickly without drugs and contrasts with costly physician fees.
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