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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1913

Page

7

Bomar Stricken With Paralysis in Fort Leavenworth

A report says William A. Bomar, jailed at Fort Leavenworth for conspiracy to use the mails to defraud, has paralysis and is en route to San Antonio. Officials had not confirmed the report. Bomar faced trial with Judge A B Storey as counsel and had been in ill health during transfer.

William A. Bomar Fort Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary San Antonio Bomar United States Fort Leavenworth Federal A. B. Storey E Bomar

Pardon Petition Circulated by Supporters of Condemned Man

A pardon petition is being circulated for the convicted man and several jurors who imposed his sentence have signed it, signaling post trial clemency support.

Doctor Hering Injured In Street Car Collision

Dr. W. A. Hering president of the San Antonio Automobile Club was injured when his car was struck by a street car at 8:30 this morning on West Commerce Street near Main Avenue. He is confined to his home but expected to recover in a few days. The automobile sustained some damage.

W. A. Hering San Antonio Automobile Club Commerce Street Main Avenue H. G. Staacke Staacke Brothers Cadillac San Antonio

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Health

Invigorating tonic claimed to strengthen the weak and build up the system. Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic for adults and children priced at 60 cents.

Grove

Births Reported for Four Families in City

A series of birth notices lists four families welcoming girls: Mr. and Mrs. G. Munoz at 506 Monterey Street on April 23, Mr. and Mrs. J. Villanueva at 111 S. Pecos Street on April 28, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hudrich with Maya, and Mr. and Mrs. August F. Small at 112 Gembler Street on April 29.

G. Munoz Monterey Street J. Villanueva S. Pecos Street E. C. Hudrich Maya August F. Small Gembler Street

Tariff bill delays in Congress threaten passage

In Washington on May 7 the income tax section of the tariff bill slowed progress in the House. Democratic leaders doubt passage before adjournment as minority amendments and tariff board fights loom. Republicans plan to reintroduce the board issue. a vote may come around midnight if debates end.

Washington, D. C Underwood Mann Graham Pennsylvania Hull

Croxone Promises Quick Backache Relief and Kidney Help

An advertisement touts Croxone as a cure for backache kidney trouble bladder issues and rheumatism. It claims rapid action cleaning poisons from the body and improving kidney function with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Earth

San Antonio Motorists and Auto Sales Highlight 1914 Reports

William Steinhardt notes highway courtesy in a Pearsall car with an emblem reading Excuse my dust. Local dealers discuss Cadillac Rambler Buick Hupmobile Cole Overland and more as San Antonio hosts conventions and a train wreck near Pflugerville injuring none.

William Steinhardt The Hudson Company Steinhardt John Kemper Pearsall

The Jeffery Company Behind the 1913 Cross Country

The 1913 Cross Country stems from forty years of manufacturing effort by The Jeffery Company. The company carries the highest possible financial rating from commercial agencies with capital of three million dollars all paid in and a large surplus.

Jeffery Company Thomas B. Jeffery Company Boston Sales and Service Commonwealth Ave Boston Mass

Lozier exec visits city amid high demand for light cars

Walter Nolte of Seguin, president and general manager of Lozier Co. of San Antonio, arrived in the city for several days. Clifton George, Ford products manager here, says supply cannot keep up with demand as lighter cars gain popularity.

Walter Nolte Seguin the Lozier Company San Antonio Nolte Clifton George Ford Products

Local car dealer expands fleet as agency moves south

Mr George announces a shipment of sixteen additional cars to ease demand. J H Patton of the Detroiter Company travels to Corpus Christi to set up a Detroiter agency. H A Moore moves a Franklin six for a trip to Colorado after a tuning in Birdsong Potchernick’s garage. H L Knight of Knight Motor Car Co tours Little agency operations south of San Antonio with a Little Six and a Little four.

George J. H. Patton The Detroiter Company Corpus Christi Detroiter H. A. Moore Birdsong & Potchernick Colorado H. L. Knight Knight Motor Car Company San Antonio

Water famine predicted for San Francisco in 1915

SAN FRANCISCO May 7 W B Bourn president of the water concern says the city will face a water famine in 1915 the exposition year if conditions persist The present supply of about 40 million gallons per day will be inadequate next year and the company cannot extend its system while rates stay unchanged to meet rising demand.

San Francisco Cal W. B. Bourn

Piel Bros Bottled Beer Sold at S Hotels and Bars

All first class S hotels and bars sell Piel Bros bottled beer across the city, signaling its status as a premier offering for upscale venues. The note highlights availability in top hotels and bars catering to refined tastes.

Piel Bros

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Uneeda Biscuit Uneeda Hall DR. Hering Pajgagl England Staacke Bros H. N. Moore Uvalde Leo DeHymel Woodward Carriage Company C. G. Wood W. Box Georgetown Buick Company Katy Pflugerville Mr. Box J. F. Alexander Citizens’ Auto Company Alexander J. F. Hagin Guarantee Auto Company J. J.cole Cole Hagin H. A. Breeden Breeden & Borcheors Yorktown Hupmobile Breeden Albert Steves Jr Overland Steves U.S. S B. R. Webb Jeffery Rambler Jeffery Organization R. Philip Brainard Crgue Thomas.b. Jeffery Company Kenosha Wisconsin Chicago Milwaukee New York Philadelphia O Francisco Frank A. Winerich ST. Mary's ST Arriage Texas Crockett Citizens Bank Compa Ny Gunter Hotel Brown Robinson Fellow Krueger-Atlas Engine Krueger -Atlas Engines SAN Antonio Machine & Supply CO Mr. Smith Franklin Taxicab Company
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