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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
5
The market value of this property is $81,096.00 or $12.00 per acre with $36,096.00 equity behind the issue. Each bond carries a guarantee by Central Trust Company to repurchase at par and accrued interest less a 1 percent handling charge, and both principal and interest are absolutely guaranteed by the Central Trust Company.
Price any maturity to net 6 percent per annum. These bonds are now ready for delivery and held as our own investment. All legal matters regarding the issue have been approved by our attorneys Terrell Walthall and Terrell.
A woman told him at a party last night that she dislikes his comedy, explaining the reason for the rift. The exchange centers on a negative remark about his act made during the social gathering.
Explosions of dynamite and powder across Western Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia trigger deaths injuries and property damage. Since last Saturday more than ten killed scores injured some fatally and investigations may follow.
Post Office reports show 59,500,000 parcel post packages mailed in April. Chicago led cities with 6,397,692 parcels, followed by New York 6,252,378, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and St. Louis. Dahrooge Has New Curios offers Mexican drawn work and kimonos at 329 Alamo Plaza. Foley Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder relief. Fischer Drug Co and Piel Bros. promote bottled beer as pure malt.
Brigadier General Frederick A. Smith, commander of the Fifth Army brigade on the Texas border, retired today for age. Born in New York, he entered the academy from that state and rose to brigadier general in 1908. He fought on Western frontiers, Cuba, and the Philippines.
The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias closed its fortieth annual meeting in Corpus Christi Texas with new officers elected and 800 visitors departing by steamer and boats to Port Aransas for a day trip. A noon fish dinner hosted by Aransas Pass Port Aransas and Corpus lodges followed by a return trip to Corpus Christi later and a North Texas special train carrying 400 delegates prepared to depart for Dallas via San Antonio.
The department would cover shipping the body home but had no funds for the family's travel. An American steamship company stepped in to provide free passage to New York, easing the family’s burden amid their loss.
May 15 New York health and street cleaning departments report unprecedented thorough cleaning. About 5000 loads daily are carted away as residents cooperate. Hotels and restaurants will be inspected. unsanitary food premises will face action under the law. Street traffic is heavily hindered by mounting rubbish collected for removal.
Southern Pacific officials led by W H Horton W A Whitney and A C Hennely inspect New York terminal port facilities for a possible plan to develop San Francisco terminals. They will stay a week studying the New York lighterage and car float system.
Washington May 15 a report released by James T Dubois US minister to Colombia details the death of Vice Consul Frank L McKernan in Bogota from tropical fever. He left a widow a young daughter and an aged mother destitute as a State Department message sought aid.
The Leon Blanc hospital in Aix les Bains, a legacy from the late J. J. Morgan to honor Dr. Leon Blanc, was inaugurated by the mayor in the presence of French officials, the Red Cross and medical groups. Morgan’s heirs Walter Burns and Henry P. Davison received a gold medal intended for the late financier.
Brew high quality lager at home using Johann Hofmeister Beer Extract. Cheap, simple instructions guarantee a real German lager for under 3 cents a quart. Sold by druggists or direct from Johann Hofmeister Chicago, Illinois.
In Montclair New Jersey the Unity Church authorized its pastor to refuse to perform marriages without health certificates for both bride and groom. The Christian Congregational Church pastor has taken a similar stand. The eugenics movement gains foothold as authorities push health criteria for marriage compliance.
Fire Commissioner Johnson reports a sharp drop in fires in the first four months, with 4450 fires 1434 fewer than in 1912 and total losses of 2,367,986—less than half year earlier. The Omaha floods are noted for their new toll of illness from cold and exposure.
Democratic leader Representative Underwood and Republican leader Representative Mann layout preliminary plans for committee assignments. Minority representations satisfy all parties as the Ways and Means Committee tightens plans. Burnett will head immigration, Clark eyes public buildings. Rivers and harbors chair Sparkman faces a jockeying field with several hopefuls from across the regions. Slayden may yield Library chair to Townsend if he joins military panel, Lever slated for Agriculture. many current chairmen to stay.
Steve Burnett Price of San Antonio testifies after two weeks at Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths to regaining free use of limbs and walking five miles without aids. In Philadelphia a single day issued five hundred marriage licenses and granted sixty divorces.
New York police push a weight reducing marathon as a reform. Eleven officers stagger after a race circling Central Park in night gear. Bob Dawson, at 170 pounds, wins in about 62 minutes by his own timer. Shaughnessy collapsed on a park bench.
Lieutenant T G Ellyson of the U S aviation squad sues for 21000 damages after a January 16 fall on a greasy stair at Union Station Washington D C. He says a 10 foot slide fractured his right ankle and cost him a 35 percent salary increase for naval aviators.
Boston dressmakers organized the Dressmakers' Protective League in Back Bay to combat smugglers. A resolution calls on President Wilson for stricter enforcement of anti smuggling laws.
Four persons face smuggling charges tied to Boston port operations as a federal grand jury investigates city conditions over weeks, with dressmakers among those examined. Want ads list ten day runs starting Friday to include two Sundays at half a cent per word.
Philadelphia May 15 Miss Sibyl Edel Longhead of Radcliffe College wins the Baldwin prize offered by the Municipal League for essays on municipal topics. It marks the first time a woman has received the award.
I thank my railroad friends and Woodmen of the World for the complimentary vote in Tuesday's election. I assure you I will gladly reciprocate should the occasion arrive. J. J. SWEENEY.
The Department of Commerce will conduct a thorough inquiry into the U S shoe and leather industry, comparing it with European industries. Agent Arthur B. Butman, recently back from two years in Europe studying shoe and leather plants, will lead the investigation.
The St Anthony Hotel Roof den named Top o the Town will open to the public from 6 to 9 in the morning starting Saturday May. The project is led by M Swearingen, president.
Advertising copy touts Dr Potter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for coughs and tickling throat. It promises full directions with each bottle priced 25c, 50c, and $1.00.
Notice to contractors to bid by date for a five story sixty five feet reinforced concrete packing plant and warehouse for the Pocco Hantus Milling Co. with usual rights reserved. Ernest P. Behd es, Architect.
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