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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1914

Page

3

Mexicans Fight With Knives in Austin Incident

Cedro Montalvo, one of the local Mexicans who told Governor Colquitt of loyalty to Texas, is accused by Ejenio Alvareo of cowardice. Alvareo lies in a hospital with a knife wound to the head, while Montalvo tends a slashed arm.

Austin Tex Cedro Montalvo Colquitt Texas Ejenio Alvareo Montalvo Alvareo

All Clogged Up Quick Relief for Constipation

Trouble with constipation is common and many rely on harsh laxatives. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offers a mild, non groaning laxative suitable for all ages, training the bowels gently. Free sample requests available by mail from Dr. W B Caldwell Monticello Ill. Purchases at drug stores with 50 cents or one dollar guaranteed returns.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell H. W. Fenstermaker Siegfried W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

High School Honors TS Victorious Teams

At a rally on Tuesday afternoon the Main Avenue High School honored students who won in Austin events. Robert M. Field won the state declamation championship and related prizes. Gilbert Lang and Henry Lee Taylor earned scholarships and books. athletes including Clayton Erskine and others placed fourth in track.

Main Avenue Austin Robert M. Field Gilbert Lang Henry Lee Taylor Clayton Erskine Herbert Gill Fellbaum Newberry Crewe Tschuhardt Kirby Hayes Walter D Belton High School Jessie W. George Fort Worth High School Homer Shark San Antonio

Negro Woman Shot. Chester Jackson Held on Assault Charge

Aleen Roberson, a colored woman, lies in city hospital with a pistol wound to the head and serious condition. Chester Jackson, a 20 year old colored chauffeur, is jailed on an assault to murder charge after the shooting Tuesday night.

Jackson M. J. Bliem West Magnolia Avenue Mohavier Roberson City Hospital Aleen Roberson Chester Jackson

Appeal aids sent to stricken Redwater Maud regions

Texarkana reports incoming appeals for food clothing and bedding from Redwater and Maud. Local societies and churches organize boxes for the affected communities with cots and bedding in high demand. Luna Park restaurant now open for business.

Texarkana Tex Redwater Maud Luna Park

Woman Impaled on Fence in Fifth Floor Fall

Mrs Louis Etchageray wife of Louis Etchageray Mexican minister to Costa Rica fell from a fifth floor window in New York and was impaled on a picket fence. She died in a hospital. Her husband is in Costa Rica. Mrs Etchageray was 29 years old.

New York Louis Etchageray Costa Rica Etchageray

Helping Kidneys By Clearing Blood

An old health-spotlight notes that purifying blood with 8S 8S 5S enhances kidney function. It claims urine analysis reveals kidney health and blood quality, with improved elimination and relief of disease symptoms. The piece cites Swift Specific Co Atlanta as the preparer and urges blood purification to rebuild tissue strength.

City approves St Marys street extensions and escrow deeds

Mayor Brown approves north and south extensions of St Marys street after inspection with Aldermen and property owners. Citizens committee holds 60 foot strip from Sisters of the Incarnate Word for six months, with sale proceeds reverting to the city. Demolition needed on Market Street section for the project.

Brown St. Mary’s Street Lambert, Baldwin and Warren L. J. Hart Fred W. Cook Citizens’ Committee Sisters of the Incarnate Word Bowen's Island Romana Street Lambert Council Hart Market Street Central Fire and Police Station Albert Kronkosky

Citizens to Help With Paying Plans

Citizens are invited to meet Mayor Brown and the council committee Wednesday afternoon at city hall to discuss paving costs. Property owners along designated streets would bear about two thirds of the expense, with citizen committees to work with the council on paying matters and possible similar plans for other streets.

Brown Council City Hall

Indiana's Illiteracy Rate Cited by Hoosier Club Leader

The president of the Hoosier Club argues Indiana has a smaller share of illiteracy compared to other states. He emphasizes native state pride and highlights literacy as a key civic measure.

Hoosier Club Indiana

Peck Furniture Quick Action Sale Draws San Antonio Crowd

Thousands of shoppers queued for the L. P. Peck furniture store opening as the advertised Quick Action Sale drew a large crowd on Wednesday. The daylong event kept the store crowded with hundreds of buyers seeking bargains and setting strong local interest.

L. P. Peck Furniture San Antonio

Hoosier Club President Highlights Indiana Facts

W L Cory, president of the Hoosier Club, claims Indiana population surpasses all states except Massachusetts during a monthly meeting. A round table on Indiana geography was led by Mrs L A Rock. New members elected include Mrs R H Smith and W H Walter. An honorary member is Rev S H C Burgin. plans include a picnic at San Pedro Park and an evening with James Whitcomb Riley.

Massachusetts W. L. Cory Hoosier Club Hoosier State Indiana L. A. Rock Bers Iolo Edith Cory L.A. Rizer Harold Cory Chester Cadwallader San Pedro Park James Whitcomb Riley R. H. Smith W. H. Walter A. H. Cadwallader W. A. Armstrong E. Gertrude Bailey O. L. Cory Henry QO. Wynerken E. Goeglin S. H. C. Burgin

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