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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1913

Page

2

Alarm Over Cancer Spread Warns of Global Death Toll

Dr Robert Bell warns twenty five million people may die from cancer with rising incidence among English speaking populations. The article cites suspected causes from tomatoes to cockroaches and meat intake, promoting prevention and the Vitalitas remedy demonstrated at Wagner Drug Store on East Houston Street.

Robert Bell Bell Texas Vitalitas Wagner Drug Store East Houston Street Vitalitas Man

Santa Barbara Votes Dry In Citywide Election

Santa Barbara practically went dry in yesterday's election with saloons eliminated and liquor sales in restaurants abolished. A few places will still offer liquor, as a proposition to prohibit table licenses in hotels was defeated.

Santa Barbara Cal

Texas newspapers face funding delay over constitutional ballot printing

Claims from 245 Texas newspapers for printing four proposed amendments are paused by the comptroller pending an attorney general ruling on whether joint legislative resolutions can authorize appropriations. If not, no funds will be issued for printing ballots or election costs, delaying payment and forcing a special legislative session to fund the measures and election.

Austin Tex Texas Comptroller’s Department Attorney General’s Department Comptroller Attorney General's Department Attorney General

Fisherman Drowns While Reeling In Big Catch

In Eau Claire Wisconsin on May 14, 22 year old Silver Larson drowned after rising in a boat to land a promising bite. He toppled overboard but held the fishing pole in a death grip as rescuers retrieved his body with a large fish still on the line.

Eau Claire Wis Siver Larson

Citizens' League sweeps wards in pivotal city election

Report on the city election shows Citizens' League winning most precincts across wards as Ryan ticket falters. Hoefgen, a union supporter, secures victory in the Seventh ward with slow precincts widening the lead. Eighth ward also flags opposition in one precinct.

Ryan Henry Wagner Jr People’s Party Citizens’ League Seventh Ward W. L. Hoefgen Hoefgen

Brown to resign as District Attorney amid mayoral run

Clinton G. Brown plans to quit the district attorney post soon as he completes tasks to close up affairs. He cannot qualify as mayor until June 1 and expects Nelson Lytle to succeed him, with Governor Colquitt likely making the appointment. Robert G. Harris may fill the first assistant district attorney role.

Clinton G. Brown Brown Nelson Lytle Colquitt Robert G. Harris

Brown men jubilant as Clinton G. Brown wins big

Five men in San Antonio including Albert Steves Jr and Dick O. Terrell celebrated Clinton G. Brown’s decisive election victory. The group known as the original Brown men helped fuel the district attorney’s campaign before the Citizens’ party nominating convention.

San Antonio Clinton G. Brown Albert Steves Jr Dick O. Terrell Walter Napier Franz C. Groos L. B. Clegg Brown Citizens’ Party

Gentle laxative advised for aging bowels in old age

The piece promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative to prevent constipation in the elderly. It states aging weakens stomach muscles, warns against harsh purgatives, and claims the syrup trains bowels to act naturally. A testimonial from 80 year old O P Miller supports its efficacy. A free sample offer is included.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Nomination Decided By Uninstructed Delegations

Members of the Young Men's Business League called a meeting and agreed that voting precincts should send uninstructed delegations to nominating conventions. They won the point by distributing forces at precinct meetings, leading to Mr Brown receiving the nomination at Beet hoven Hall the following night.

Strumental Young Men's Business League Mr. Brown Beethoven Hall

Prosperity Forecast Tied to Brown Victory for San Antonio

New York businessman H I Miller of the Pearson syndicate and Medina Valley Irrigation head, visiting San Antonio with Mrs Miller, says Clinton Brown's election promises growth. He notes streets are deplorable and urges municipal bond issues to fund street improvements to boost tourism. Miller met Medina officials and plans El Paso departure.

H. I. Miller New York Pearson Syndicate Medina Valley Irrigation Company Clinton Brown San Antonio Mr. Miller Miller St. Anthony el Paso California Medina Company

Fort Brown proposals linked to garrison plans

The report outlines proposed garrison arrangements at Fort Brown and details ongoing military and labor disruptions in northern Mexico. It notes mass layoffs at the National Railways of Mexico, with 1,500 idle workers nationwide, and describes movements of federal and constitutionalist forces in Coahuila and Tamaulipas, including troop counts, skirmishes, and logistics.

Federals Routed Near Guaymas Amid Civil War Action

Governor Pesquiera of Sonora reports federal forces routed with many rifles and ammunition captured. Seven cannons and seven machine guns seized. About 600 killed and 300 prisoners amid confusion near Ortiz. Colonel Barron reportedly cut off and besieged by Colonel Hill. Barron wounded.

Nogales Ariz Gulf Pesquiera Sonora Hermosillo Guaymas Ortiz Barron Hill Baryon

Gomez to See Carranza in Piedras Negras Aid

Dr. Francisco Vasquez Gomez, brother of Don Emilio Vasquez Gomez, departed this morning for Piedras Negras with an American physician to meet Constitutionalist Chief Carranza at the headquarters of the Governor.

Francisco Vasquez Gomez Don Emilio Vasquez Gomez Piedras Negras

Plant Juice praised by San Antonio resident

Mrs. M. J. Crone of 335 Indiana Street San Antonio endorses Plant Juice as a remarkable tonic for kidney and stomach troubles. She reports long suffering with kidney disease and indigestion cured after one bottle, claiming renewed vitality and relief from chronic ailments. Sold at Fischer's drug store Houston and Alamo corners.

M. J. Crone Indiana Street San Antonio Fischer’s Drug Store Houston Alamo

Conference on peace plans near Carranza discussed

82nd Don Emilio Vasquez Gomez says his brother met Governor Carranza to discuss planned peace talks. He knows a conference will be held but has no details on plans or duration. Cort Emilio denied any proposal to make his brother provisional president by Carranza.

V. Carranza National Railways of Mexico Coahila Casso Lopez Saltillo Pablo Gonzalez Jose Santos Tamaulipas Luis Blanco Constitutionalist Cesare Castro Tomas Lozano Alsalon Lozano Quintinilla Villaldama Carranza Candido Aguilar Vera Cruz Don Emilio Vasquez Gomez Cort Emilio

Woman pioneer of state Christina Laux dies at 84

Christina Laux 84 longtime San Antonio resident died at her home 324 1 2 Soledad street She arrived with her husband nearly sixty years ago and lived in the same house for 63 years The German born widow survived by daughter Carrie Neubauer son Herman Laux 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Funeral at 4 oclock Friday at the family home Rev O Hartmann officiating burial in the old Lutheran cemetery

Christina Laux San Antonio Soledad Street Laux Jacob Leux Germany Indianola Cibolo Salado Kampmann Jacob Laux Rev. O. Hartmann Old Lutheran Cemetery

Texas Press Association Convenes in San Antonio

Fully 500 editors and publishers from Texas gather for a three day Texas Press Association convention in San Antonio. The Press Club of San Antonio plans elaborate entertainments at the Gunter hotel with receptions, a smoker, and a Mexican supper for visiting newspaper men.

Texas Texas Press Association Press Club of San Antonio Grand Opera House Gunter Hotel Press Club Gunter Lloyd Spencer Grand Mite Teh Emerson Smith Fort Sam Houston H. Furlong ,Jr The Automobile Club

Houston Street Dimmed For Safer Lighting Upgrade

Houston Street from Sole Dad Street to Alamo Plaza will be lit at night with regulation street arc lights only. City Electrician Convers condemned the present arches due to worn out iron posts, planning a shift to a modern safer lighting system while arches are removed.

Houston Street Soledad Street Alamo Plaza City

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