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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
2
Editorial writer John R. Lunsford extols Vitalitas as a universal remedy. He shares a personal trial for rheumatic pain and promotes the plant at Wager's drug store 407 East Houston Street. The piece frames editors as powerful civic voices.
A report notes that from a ton of bamboo fiber it is possible to produce almost 500 kilograms of paper. The finding highlights bamboo as an efficient pulping material for paper production and suggests potential industrial applications.
The Texas cotton seed industry group outlined seed cake and meal provisions in a proposed law, with a nine percent maximum fiber limit being considered. Houston and Dallas arbitration committees reported activity and reduced caseloads, while a Galveston Port Arthur inspector highlighted freight-car losses from improper loading. A new farming text book was announced, resolutions honored deceased members, and two firms joined the association. Delegates were hosted at a buffet and planned a ball game and a Mexican banquet.
In the town a supply shortage grows as a strong Constitutionalists force advances from the south toward the state capital Chiu huahua City. The Mexican Central Railway has been destroyed far south, blocking the federal column's arrival moving north from Torreon.
report from Nogales indicates a train carrying 250 federal soldiers was attacked by Constitutionalists near the Sonora border. An explosion of dynamite wounded many passengers and only about fifty escaped death. Troops were traveling from San Blas to Alamos toward Guaymas to reinforce the gulf port garrison.
Four hundred Japanese residents of Sonora state offered their armed services to Governor L I Pesqueira in Hermosillo but were declined as Mexicans must fight. The Yaqui revolt escalated with 1500 warriors attacking Cruz de Piedra, while federal forces retreated to Guaymas. Government losses included 38 killed or wounded and 42 prisoners, with 150 rifles. Colonel Alvarado led 700 men to aid the insurgents around Guaymas.
Victoriano Huerta’s maxim on success contrasts with Carranza’s methods as reports from El Paso recount Huerta’s popularity among revolution leaders. In Mexico, Pancho Villa’s forces continue actions, with federal and constitutional movements reported across Monclova Saltillo and Vera Cruz.
The Sonora state of Mexico seeks Morales extradition for the 1911 murder of Fortuno Mason of Cananea. Morales replies that Sonora lacks U S recognition as belligerent and independent, complicating a State Department issue. He was arrested after a two year chase by Jose Mason’s agents and claims American citizenship.
Advices from Monclova via Governor Carranza report Saltillo threatened by Constitutionalists as their southern advance appears to be gaining strength. The situation grows more tense with rumors of movements toward northern cities and caution urged for local authorities.
A bold advertisement touts ZEMO as an instant cure for itching from scalp to skin. It claims to stop dandruff and eczema with one application, markets a non greasy antiseptic formula, and lists multiple Texas and San Antonio druggists carrying 25 cent bottles.
A small American colony at San Dieguito Mexico fought off a raid by fourteen outlaws. Ten colonists with five Mexican soldiers and civilians chased the raiders, recovering stolen horses. Washington monitors Huerta election promises before any U S recognition decisions.
Warrants issued at Phoenix on information from Dudley Robinson, assistant United States attorney for Southern California, target Didier Masson and his assistant Thomas Dean. Masson’s aeroplane was confiscated and believed en route to Sonora state troops. Deputies in Arizona and Southern California search for the pair, thought to have fled Tucson by car then train. Five warrants allege conspiracy to violate the presidential proclamation.
Federal authorities declined to identify others sought in connection with the alleged shipment of an aeroplane into Mexico while pursuing potential conspirators. The disclosure delay leaves the involvement of additional parties unconfirmed.
Governor Foss signs a bill guaranteeing one full day of rest each week for employees in all industrial and mercantile establishments in Massachusetts. Exceptions include newspaper workers janitors bakers drug clerks and those caring for fires and machinery.
Seneca Kansas May 9 announce the engagement of Miss Francis Scoville to Walter Demunn of Paris a millionaire manufacturer and sportsman Miss Scoville daughter of C C Scoville president of the Citizens Bank of Seneca The wedding is scheduled for June 2 Paragraph ends with notes on greenheart wood its uses and limited geographic availability.
Immigration to the United States shows a marked increase for the nine months July to April with 747,998 immigrant aliens admitted plus 140,901 non immigrant aliens. Debarrals reached 12,557. Emigrants and departures also reported. Japanese arrivals exceed prior year, with Russians and Italians leading nationalities. Occupations show many farm laborers and other workers.
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