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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1914

Page

2

Death Claims Claude Springall San Antonio Businessman

Claude Springall prominent San Antonio merchant and Boerne Ice and Power owner died at his home in San Antonio after a four week illness. Born in Folkestone England in 1876 he came to America as a child and built a diverse career including Joske Brothers He later led Bexar Drug Co and cashiered at National Bank in Corpus Christi. He leaves a widow a daughter and multiple relatives with funeral set at First Presbyterian Church and Mission Burial Park.

Claude Springall San Antonio Texas John J. Stevens Martin Street Folkstone England Mr. Springall America University of Mississippi Joske Brothers Company Bexar Drug Commy Corpus Kristi Ty National Bank Boerne Springall Mary Stevens W. FE. Springall William Albert Herbert Walter Roland Springall Edith S. Ramsey John W. Alexander First Presbyterian Church Arthur G. Jones Mission Burial Park

Artists Sing in Dallas Saengerfest Concerts

In Dallas Texas May 13 members of the Texas State Saengerfest prepared for a second concert at 2 PM featuring grand opera and German folklore pieces. The opening show praised Rosa Olitzka Rudolph Berger Zona Mare Griswold and the St Louis Symphony Orchestra with the Saengerbund chorus of 400. Mrs Johanne Steves of San Antonio attended the 1853 first Saengerfest in New Braunfels marking the thirtieth annual jubilee.

Dallas Tex Adame Rosa Olitzka Herr Rudolph Berger Zona Mare Griswold

Scottish novelist Isabella Mayo dies at 71 in London

London reports the death of Mrs Isabella Pygie Mayo, a noted Scottish novelist, who died today at age 71.

London Isabella Pygie Mayo

Huerta Crisis Mediation Shifts Advance Toward Niagara Falls Talks

Reports say mediators plan joint and separate sessions with Huerta and constitutionalist delegates at Niagara Falls starting Monday to craft a temporary government structure. Carranza's agents insist on Huerta's elimination, while Silliman's release and Lobos Island tensions shape the ongoing Mexican crisis.

Car- Tranza Robert Pesqueira Carranza Huerta Huertistas Lobos Island

Plant Juice touted as relief after ten years

A San Antonio carpenter, E F Smith of 216 Fest Street, credits Plant Juice with finally easing ten years of stomach and digestion troubles. He says the remedy strengthens overall health and cures liver and kidney derangements, selling at Fischer's Drug Store.

San Antonio E. F. Smith Fest Street Fischer's Drug Store

Parks Reported Dead Sparks Mexico Inquiry

Secretary Garrison has Funston ask General Maas in Vera Cruz about Samuel Parks, an American private said to be missing after riding through Mexican lines. Bryan relays to Huerta. reports of possible execution circulate. Official replies awaited. no facts yet.

Washington, D Garrison Funston Vera Cruz Maas Samuel Parks United States Bryan Huerta Mexico City Parks State War Departments

Demonstration in Mexico City Honors Huerta on Canejos Battle

Thousands gathered in front of Provisional President Huerta's residence in Mexico City to mark the second anniversary of the Canejos battle, with Huerta leading the Federalist forces in the commemoration.

City of Mexico Mexico City Huerta Battle of Canejos

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Vitality

A 19th century ad claims spring fatigue signals impure blood and low vitality. It links pimples and eruptions to purity, urging readers to ask a druggist for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tested remedy to relieve tiredness and prevent disease exposure.

Huerta Extends Thanks After Army Demonstrations

General Huerta appeared on his balcony and shook hands with many demonstrators after defeating Pascual Orozco's rebel forces. Army officers later called on the president to extend congratulations as he expressed satisfaction with the demonstrations in his honor.

Eral Pascual Orozco Huerta

Toreador Is a Refugee

Harper Baylor Lee the famed Mexican bullfighter has quit the arena after 3 1/2 years and now works in oil-field development at Tuxpam 100 miles south of Tampico Mexico He left Vera Cruz with a government torpedo boat and is visiting San Antonio as a guest of his grandfather Colonel George W Baylor Lee says he pursued bullfighting to prove Americans could excel in the Mexican sport and hopes lasting peace in Mexico hinges on new approaches.

Harper Baylor Lee Mexico Tuxpam Tampico Lee Vera Cruz San Antonio George W. Baylor Republic Mr. Lee

Mexican Mail Delivery Disrupted by Vera Cruz Officials

State Department reports from Vera Cruz say Mexican authorities refuse to deliver mail from Mexico City. About 350 sacks are scattered along the tracks from Tejeria to Paso del Macho, hindering service as U.S. troops patrol the country.

Washington, D. C State Department Vera Cruz Mexico City Tejeria Paso del Macho

Rehearing Refused in Herrington Medical Charge Case

The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin overruled a motion for rehearing in Lon H. Herrington of Bexar county. Herrington was convicted for unlawfully practicing medicine, fined 150 dollars and sentenced to one day in jail. the court had previously affirmed the conviction and today denied the rehearing without a written opinion.

Austin, Tex Court of Criminal Appeals Lon H. Herrington Bexar County

San Antonio Automobile Club Meets Wednesday Evening

The regular monthly meeting of the San Antonio Automobile Club will be held at the Club House Wednesday night at 8 15 o clock. SAN ANTONIO AUTO MOBILE CLUB.

The San Antonio Automobile Club

Heavy Rain Floods Yoakum City

Heavy rainfall flooded Yoakum Texas washing out 1000 feet of 8S. A. & A. P. track between Yoakum and Hallettsville and destroying three small bridges. Water five feet deep filled the lighting plant and left the city dark as streams swollen, inundating stores with damage.

Dressmaker Wanted Ad Seeks Quick Hire

A brief classified notice seeks a dressmaker for immediate work. The ad requests skilled sewing, alterations, and prompt availability, offering steady pay and flexible hours in a local shop environment.

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