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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
3
Campaign ad questions Mr Ryan about the waterworks plant. It contrasts a 1911 description of the plant as worn-out junk with current plans to buy it. The notice asks what work has been done to justify value, whether price talks occurred with the Waterworks Company, and why ownership is promised if elected.
Sagitani proposes to raise a force of 2000 or more ex-soldiers to aid Governor Carranza in the Mexican war against Russia. He would fund enlistment, equipment, arming, and maintenance, seeking no recompense. Carranza officials doubt the plan and suspect hidden concessions may follow, possibly including a west coast harbor. Carranza travels to Monclova with his staff as Piedras Negras troops march inland. Joaquin Sepulveda is arrested in San Antonio for allegedly delivering 10,000 rounds of ammunition to Meade Fierro in Mexico.
Julio Marin, a Mexican refugee, was stabbed and killed on the main business street as a crowd formed nearby. Six suspects were arrested. the coroner's jury found the wounds fatal but attributed them to unknown assailants, with a preliminary examination slated for tomorrow. Marin was the son of a Torreon attorney and had worked in Piedras Negras's district judge's office before the revolution.
War aeroplane seized by Deputy U S Marshal near Tucson claimed to be purchased in Los Angeles for Sonora rebel use. Two aviators, Smith and Meson, held on neutrality law violation charges after dismantled craft in five crates. Plane held pending Washington orders.
San Diego reports ranch stock being killed by six inch shells from United States naval ships during Pacific fleet target practice near El Rosario Rio just below the border. Ranch owner H. E. Mansell says damages will be sought and more shells passed near the house. Maryland and Colorado are the two cruisers with six inch guns en route to San Francisco. In Mexico City, Zapata forces were defeated near Cuernavaca with nine bandits killed and three federal wounds. government denies reverses in Sonora.
Dr. Osborn and Dr. Paschal appeared before the house of delegates to place a history project for the Texas State Medical Association. The organization dates to 1853 with a 1839 recharter. officers include Dr. Osborn president and Dr. Lorgins, Saunders, and Cummings in key posts. Separate scientific sections met at various venues including Gynecology, Ophthalmology, and Mental Health, with continuation planned this afternoon.
Local medical fraternity members hosted a grand reception for Dr. John S. Turner of Dallas, president of the Texas State Medical Association, at the St. Anthony Hotel. Guests enjoyed a five course buffet downstairs, dancing in the ballroom, roof garden activities, and vaudeville, with visiting wives touring the North Loop by auto.
A short session of the state board of health at the St Anthony Hotel discussed public health and sanitation. Present were Dr Ralph Steiner president K H Beall Fort Worth B M Worsham El Paso H L McLaurin Dallas and R B Babcock Austin secretary. New officers of the Texas Association of Medical Directors were elected with Dr Whitfield Harrell as president Edward Randell vice president and M M Smith secretary treasurer. The executive committee will be named later by the new president.
Dr Ira C Chase a leading Fort Worth surgeon and former editor in chief of the State Journal of Medicine among early leaders of the State Medical Association arrived this morning. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for appetite and strength helping varied workers. river side Restaurant announces a large chicken supper tonight with meals 25c.
The People's Party holds its final rally at Beethoven hall with mayoral candidate Joseph Ryan and speakers amid claims of an overflow crowd. Chairman Gus Mauermann says ward meetings continue through next week as Ryan seeks decisive support for his platform to buy waterworks and extend sewers and water mains.
Washington May 8 The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia appointed Miss Elizabeth Neigs as assistant clerk the first woman to hold an official position in the court She had served the court as a copyist and indexer for 22 years marking a shift from tradition in the judiciary.
San Antonio reader Mrs. J R Rice cites four year old praise for Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports backache and loins pain relieved after using the product from Fischer's Drug Store. Ad claims kidney weakness and urinary disorder warning with price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sale agents.
Local Daughters of the Confederacy honor the birthday anniversaries of Bernard E. Bee and Mrs. Jefferson Davis at the Travis Club. Miss Miriam Garland won the essay medal for The Justification of the Confederacy, to be read at services tonight.
Glen H. Martin says a aeroplane captured near Tucson was sold last week to Didier Masson, a French aviator. The machine was shipped Monday to Tucson, Masson planned exhibition flights in Arizona and was to be joined by Thomas Dean the mechanician. Martin did not know the backer, believed to be a foreigner.
In Germantown Tennessee Mrs Laurel Jenkins describes years of weakness and nervous spells from womanly trouble. After taking Cardui the woman credits the tonic with restored mobility and health. The advertisement touts Cardui as a safe, plant based remedy with decades of use and an offer to request the 64 page home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Washington May 8 Serious differences have arisen between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads on dissolving their merger. Southern Pacific opposes surrender of Central Pacific to Union Pacific, favors dissolving only its stock holdings. The text also notes a Texas lawyer once connected to the Gould lines, Civil War service, and survivors.
Major James Turner died here last night in Marshall Texas. He was a noted local figure with a military rank of Major and was reported by the Marshall newsroom as having passed away on the eve of May 8. The obituary notes his service and ties to the area.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as a tea colored liquid that removes dandruff instantly and cleanses excess oils. It claims to beautify hair, is non greasy, delicately perfumed, and sold in fifty cent bottles with a refund guarantee. The Giroux Mfg. Co. of Buffalo, New York endorses it with enthusiastic testimonials.
A candidate for alderman in the Third Ward announces withdrawal from the race and endorses the Citizens' League ticket. He thanks supporters in San Antonio, Texas, on May 7, 1913.
In Fairview area twelve miles from Floresville Albert Williams was shot in the thigh while on a farm. Two Fairview school teachers were arrested on assault and attempt to murder charges, posted $500 bonds each, and were bound over to await the grand jury.
Delegates arrive in New York to plan a celebration marking the tenth anniversary of the treaty. They will visit Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, staying in hotels and traveling by automobiles during the morning schedule.
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