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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
5
Workmen tear down and rebuild the Washer Brothers storefront at Alamo and East Commerce to create a cream brick 65 foot wide front with five deep show windows. The project adds thirteen feet to depth at rear and moves the elevator shaft back, with completion planned by July 1 and no business interruption.
The Texas railroad commission amended tariff 9 B offering 58 cents per ton for gravel carloads from Realites to hop county improvements with a 40000 pound car minimum. Effective today to December 15. The commission also approved half a cent per ton mile for ice shipments from San Antonio to Corpus Christi for refrigerator car icing, valid now to June 15 1914.
Imperial council members of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine arrive in Savannah Georgia for the final day of the 1914 conclave. They travel by special trains from Atlanta escorted by the Yaarab Patrol and Shriners drum corps, are hosted at local hotels, tour Tybee Island, attend a parade and conclude the conclave that night.
In Corpus Christi on May 15 the White Point Oil & Gas Company raised capital from 20000 to 30000 dollars. Operations in the White Point field near Nueces bay expand with the aim of finding oil gas flows earlier tapped are used to fuel a second well.
In London on May 15 General Mrs Flora Drummond and Mrs Dacre Fox were sentenced to one month in prison each for disturbing the peace. The militants jeered the magistrate as the sentence was read, and eight policemen dragged them from the courtroom.
Oklahoma City May 15 The general conference decides Methodist ownership of Vanderbilt University property should return to the eight participating conferences after years of control by the denomination. A sixteen member commission would establish a new theology school and lay groundwork for a new university using bequests, while a minority plan urges the conference to retain rights and work with the board of trustees to restore harmony and report in four years.
Dr. F. E. Daniel a renowned Texas physician and former editor of the Texas Medical Journal died at his Austin home last night at age 75. He is survived by his widow two daughters three daughters and two brothers.
An old remedy for torpid liver and fatigue is contrasted with Vinol a tonic claimed to build blood improve appetite and digestion. Opelika resident N G Clift testifies to renewed strength after using Vinol. San Antonio druggist A M Fischer guarantees satisfaction or refund. Also mentions Saxo Salve for eczema in children.
The Majestic hosts Merrian's Canine Dramatic Company performing A Spoiled Honeymoon with dogs enacting the plot in a fully staged melodrama. Also on bill are Rosalind Goghlan in The Obstinate Miss Granger and other acts including The Bath Room Mystery and Between Decks. Mary Pickford in Hearts Adrift headlines at the San Antonio Royal with further Keystone and Mutual Service features.
Tonight at the Grand Amateur Night showcases top acts including Ione White Audrey Shuc hard Rag Time Wonders Little Grace Ellis and Justine Siegel with eight to ten more local talents in San Antonio. Shows start at 8 30 and 9 45. A three reel union feature Phantom Dungeon screens today.
In Austin on May 15 the pure food department begins an exhaustive bacteriological study of water from water works and ice plants. Dr E H Golaz and Tom Johnson will run tests and then tour larger cities to ensure daily water is pure and sanitary, dispelling the belief that ice is free of germs.
Houston committees report $52,000 raised toward the $75,000 target for Chamber of Commerce activities in the upcoming war period. Officials say the full amount needed is in sight and expect completion soon.
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