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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

3

Texas Republicans Wind Up Conventions With Split Delegations

Texas Republicans conclude district conventions to pick national delegates. Eleventh district meets in Waco, Fifteenth at Corpus Christi, with Roosevelt favored in most counties. Nine districts have political splits, three endorse Roosevelt, one Taft, nine contested.

Roosevelt Taft Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Waco Corpus Christi Tions McLennan Lyon-Roosevelt Victoria Yoakum Executive Committee Roosevelt-Lyon

Objections to suffrage argued by Dr Anna Shaw in San Antonio

Dr Anna Shaw president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association spoke at the Menger Hotel patio to a large audience, arguing that real objections to suffrage are none and urging women to vote in their own wards. She contrasted arguments about voting among “rifraff” with home and citizenship duties, and urged support for equal rights and fair wages.

Anna Shaw National Woman's Suffrage Association San Antonio Menger Hotel Shaw Grand Opera House Dr. Shaw M. Eleanor Brackenridge Phe Gars CO Prinns Eichail Russell Ida Virginie Sandmeyer Pauline Eva Washer Corinne Russell Lucile Buckman Nell F. McCormick Commonwealth

Diapepsin promises relief from indigestion and heartburn

An advertisement extols Diapepsin as a remedy for dyspepsia and stomach distress. It claims quick relief from indigestion, heartburn, belching, and gas, ensuring digestion of all meals and preventing fermentation. A 50 cent dose is recommended from a druggist.

Zeppelin Again Linked to Duel Claim Rumor

Friends of Count Zeppelin feel apprehension over a Germania article claiming the dirigible inventor challenged Theodore Lerner, secretary of the Zeppelin Arctic expedition, to a duel though the matter remains unsettled.

Count Zeppelin Germania Theodore Lerner

Top o' the Town Opens for Evening Dining

A listing notes a venue named Top o' the Town opening from dusk to midnight offering a variety of foods and beverages. The short entry emphasizes evening hours and casual dining in a local setting.

Disease hits Irish potatoes in Wilson County

The Department of Agriculture reports a peculiar disease affecting Irish potatoes in Wilson County Texas. Commissioner Miller has been sent to Floresville to investigate and seek a remedy, with BE A Miller named as the state entomologist leading the inquiry.

Austin Tex Department Agriculture Wilson County BE. A. Miller Floresle Miller

Sixti Saints Runfield Vies For Historic Title

In a tense clash Sixti Saints face Runfield for a historic title with key players Belli Belid launching bold attacks. The match sees strategic moves by both teams as fans pack the arena seeking a decisive outcome.

Nurses to Elect Officers in Texas Meeting

The Texas graduate nurses convene in Houston for officer elections and to decide the venue for the next gathering. Afternoon sessions were scheduled to determine leadership and future meeting location.

Ouston Tex

Pony Wagons and Carts Arrive for Babies

Sa Staacke Bros receive a carload of pony wagons traps and carts for infants use. Theo Arizt's Orchestra is available by telephone for bookings.

SS Sa Staacke Bros

Driven near der cas e in AU ing mer the

The readable fragment hints at a historical event in Australia involving a person or place, but the text is fragmented. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are recoverable to form a factual summary.

Gentle Carcarets Candy Cathartic for Children and Adults

A soothing laxative that cleanses the system and sweetens the stomach without griping. Each package includes full directions for children and adults, offering mothers reassurance when giving this gentle remedy to children.

Cannot Carry Pistol Arrest Deputies Ruling

A Texas attorney general opinion holds Rochester deputy J M Red cannot deputize a person to serve an arrest warrant and exempt that person from pistol laws. Assistant Attorney General Funderburk says deputization cannot exclude the bearer from carrying arms while executing a warrant.

Austin Tex Attorney General’s Department J. M. Red Rochester Funderburk

El Campo Autoists Protest

El Campo Texas residents opposed city actions after the council restricted speed in the fire limits to six miles an hour, sparking protests among automobile owners.

el Campo Tex Firemit

City can enforce sidewalk ordinance upheld in Texas case

In Waco Texas May 18 city enforcement of its sidewalk law was upheld by District Judge Richard Muro. W. Cresap was fined for not constructing a sidewalk after orders were given. He refused the fine, was jailed, and filed a writ of habeas corpus in district court challenging the action.

Jas. C. Dahimana Omaha Neb Foley Dahlmann Bowards-King Drug Co Waco Tex Richard Muro T. Cresal Court W. E Cresap Habeas Co

Drilling for Oil Begins Near Luling Salt Flats

Work of drilling for oil began yesterday in Salt flats two miles northeast of Luling Texas. An experienced force of drillers is at work and it is believed oil will be found as indications are good.

Luling Tex Salt Flats

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