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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
5
Paris reports indicate a close understanding between the French and Spanish governments possibly leading to an alliance. The Spanish king's visit ends with a review of France’s aerial fleet as observers note benefits for defense and diplomacy, with broad press support.
Track laying on the Fredericksburg railroad is set to start in about ten days. Eight carloads of steel have arrived from the north with more on the way. The first track section will likely be laid just beyond the big hill. A tunnel 900 feet long will be built enabling a unique Texas railroad route once in service.
F. Wray of 323 N Zarramora Street fined 20 dollars in police court after Joseph Hopp of 415 East Florida Street accused the dog of biting him on May 7. The court suspended the sentence on condition the dog be killed or removed from the city within six hours.
Dennis Sweeney William Murtha James Hussey and James F Thompson former police inspectors were sentenced to one year in jail and fined 500 each for conspiring to obstruct justice in graft revelations. The court noted no appeals were filed and prosecutors hold 19 indictments for bribery as leverage.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to cleanse a child’s stomach liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from listlessness feverishness poor sleep and digestive discomfort by gently moving waste without nausea or griping. The ad touts the product as delicious safe effective and a staple for households with children.
The four top police officials were convicted on graft charges following a district attorney campaign sparked by Herman Rosenthal’s murder. Resort keeper George A. Sipp testified he paid regular protection money to collectors for Sweeney and said the fund financed his stay out of state.
Growing children use energy at school and play making them tired weak and sickly. Vind cod liver and iron tonic promises to restore appetite build healthy flesh and blood and make children strong. A testimonial from Mary Lang Altoona Pennsylvania supports its benefits and a money back guarantee is offered.
Moving pictures of Longfellow’s Hiawatha head to Wigwam No 2 next Monday and Tuesday with Indians in authentic costumes filmed on reservations. The program also features Marion Leonard in Carmen, a strong vaudeville lineup at the Grand Opera House, and several popular acts by Reid Sisters, Longworths, Halligan Sykes, and more.
The Typographical Union No. 172 leads a statewide campaign urging Texas law to require printing of school textbooks within the state. Resolutions adopted by the Trades Council cite home industry benefits and compare with railroad repairs done in state shops. The San Antonio Trades Council and State Federation of Labor support making it a preferential labor measure.
The Best Yet Demonstration of Pancoast Morgan's on 306 8 East Houston Street draws wide attention from local ladies, spotlighting a notable public event at a downtown location.
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