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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe laxative and tonic for liver and digestive woes. It denounces violent purgatives and touts a natural effect from figs, senna, and aromatics, urging readers to buy authentic California Fig Syrup products.
The San Antonio Painters and Paperhangers union has agreed with employers to raise daily wages for painters from 3.00 to 3.60 and for paperhangers from 3.75 to 4.00. The new one year contract follows the 1910 12 agreement expiring, with 21 employers signing and three resisting triggering strikes at specific shops.
A historical notice promotes Eckmans Alterative as a cure for tuberculosis and other lung ailments. It cites testimonials from a clergyman’s son and the pastor, claims rapid recovery, and notes availability at Fischer’s drug store with a request for additional evidence and a publication.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court holds that the residuary clause of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy founder of Christian Science creates a valid charitable trust for religious purposes and not a gift to a church The estate valued around two million dollars benefits the First Church of Christ Scientists Boston and the ruling affirms the trust nature of the bequest
A judge notes Smithkins rose from a junk shop to a fashionable street, now labeling his stock as antiques. The transformation is marked by his staying with the same inventory while upgrading his shop’s image.
A brief verse notes how spring awakens a young man's style with socks waistcoat and cravat blooming in colors as vivid as his sister’s Easter hat.
Unofficial Maryland primary returns show Theodore Roosevelt leading with 66 delegates, Champ Clark 81, Woodrow Wilson 44, and Judson Harmon 4. Roosevelt and Clark win a solid 16 votes each for the national conventions, with Roosevelt leading Taft in statewide preference by about 3000 votes.
Theodore Roosevelt reached his editorial offices from Oyster Bay on May 17 after learning indications showed he had carried Maryland in the primaries over President Taft. He commented on the results upon arrival.
In Cincinnati Taft and Roosevelt prepare for a hard campaign battle in Taft's home state of Ohio following Roosevelt's victory in Maryland. Taft supporters say Maryland results boost resolve, as Roosevelt wins there despite Taft's short campaign presence.
In Little Rock on May 7, Roosevelt faction leaders declined Taft supporters' call for a single state convention. After failed attempts to reach a compromise, the Roosevelt group planned a separate convention to honor delegates pledged to Theodore Roosevelt, while Taft adherents held their own gathering about ten blocks away.
Informal Roosevelt efforts to challenge Taft alignments faced a suggested move to the state central committee. Contests were disputed and none acted upon, as uncontested Roosevelt delegates caucused with Roosevelt supporters to form a separate state convention.
Washington state delegates remained undecided as the Democratic convention opened. The resolutions committee rejected endorsement of both Wilson and Clark and struck the phrase leaders in congress from a plank on endorsing Democratic legislation to avoid naming Clark or Underwood.
President Taft will take a break from campaigning today in Cincinnati. He plans to watch the Cincinnati-Philadelphia baseball game from a box this afternoon and attend the opening of the Cincinnati May musical festival this evening before resuming the political campaign in Ohio tomorrow.
Jackson Mississippi reports a Democratic presidential preference primary conducted with only Underwood and Wilson on the ballot. The state shows Underwood leaning, but overall voter apathy yields a light turnout.
Democratic presidential headquarters in Nashville Tennessee report heightened activity after county conventions concluded yesterday naming delegates for the May meeting. Delegates are described as uninstructed by the Associated Press with efforts focusing on securing alignment and support for potential candidates.
The article notes 15 conventions with insufficient country guidance influencing outcomes. Clark and Harmon headquarters claim influence over enough uninstructed votes to steer the state. Wilson supporters offer no further claims beyond satisfaction. Underwood’s faction moves quietly, suggesting an uninstructed delegation.
The conferees report on the general service pension bill was approved by the senate. The measure would raise appropriations by about 22 million dollars annually for five years, with the largest annual increase reaching near 35 million dollars at peak.
Elbaldo Serna, 16, died in a Corpus Christi sanitarium after being run over by an unconnected box car backing through San Diego. His legs were cut off above the knees. the car was moved by a Mexican crew, not an engine, in the incident last night.
Mrs Martha Humphries, among the county’s first settlers, died Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs D B Lane’s home after a two month illness. She leaves seven children, with two surviving, Mrs D B Lane and R B Humphries of Elgin.
Waxahachie Texas May 7 Associated Press reports five jurors had been secured in the J D Manley case and 56 of 100 veniremen had been examined at 11 am. The jury likely will not be completed before tomorrow.
Dr J R Cunningham of 449 Moore PE, osteopath, is listed with old phone 984ring alongside a roast turkey and the White Horse Tavern.
Rear Admiral Hutch S. Cone, chief of the United States Bureau of Engineering, declares the wireless operators aboard the scout cruisers Salem and Chester when trying to contact the Carpathia were highly skilled. He defends naval operators blamed by Harold Bride of the Titanic incident.
Wytheville Va May 7 Evidence Floyd Allen wore bullet proof protection during the Hillsville court shooting on March 14. Deputy Gillespie testified he fired four shots point blank at Allen and found no bullets in the wall beyond. He believes the Allen clansmen wore armor that day.
Showers in Brackettville totaled about one inch amid growing mesquite grass. A North Dakota governor asked Iowa governor Carroll for help moving squirrels for hunting, sending a letter to the state game warden for assistance.
Promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cure for thinning hair dandruff and gray color with claims of restoring natural color in days. Recommends fifty cent bottle from W. C. Kalteyer and notes scalp improvement after a few days.
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