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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
2
Physicians at a Battle Creek meeting warn cities decay while spring fatigue hits urban residents. The ad promotes Vitalitas earth product from Wagner's drug store, claimed to aid digestion, rheumatism, biliousness and nervous debility, with wide druggist availability.
President Wilson wires congratulations to King Haakon VI on Norway's centennial celebrations. He expresses US goodwill and reciprocated friendship. King Haakon replies gratitude, noting Norwegians in America and loyalty to Norway.
One hundred twenty nine thousand people visited Washingtons tomb at Mount Vernon last year. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association reported that the mansion has been re shingled only twice since 1743 and 1913. The latest repairs used hand cut cypress shingles same size as those used in 1748. Regents and vice regents planned to attend Pohick Church for Washingtons pew in keeping with their annual custom.
Colonels Goethals outlines pilot requirements for the Panama Canal. Candidates must be American by nationality, at least 45 years old, and hold licenses for great lakes and ocean-going vessels. A strong list of appointees has already been secured.
Walter Lindsley 47 a traveler for Whitelaw Brothers of St Louis died at a local hospital from a throat wound inflicted by a razor. He was staying at a Crockett street hotel and was under care for a nervous breakdown arrived eleven days earlier. He is survived by his parents and a brother in St Louis. His body was prepared by Riebe Undertaking and to be sent to St Louis for interment.
California Shriners and Ben Hur Temple nobles visited San Antonio after returning from Atlanta. About 200 on two trains were welcomed by local hosts. The 310,000,000 band performed in the street parade and at the Gunter Hotel lobby. A luncheon followed with cordial invitations for Texans to visit San Francisco and San Diego expositions in 1915.
Miss Louise Chapman, 17, daughter of Tom Chapman of South Austin, dove into an underground cistern to save her four year old brother who had fallen in. She lifted him above the water and called for help, rescuing both from drowning.
San Antonio resident A M White lauds Plant Juice claiming rapid relief from malaria related symptoms. He cites prior use of many medicines and urges sufferers of stomach, bowel, liver and blood troubles to try Plant Juice. Sold at Fischer's drug store.
The body of an unidentified Mexican, cut in two by a railroad train, was found at 6:45 AM on the International & Great Northern tracks near Guadalupe Street. The mangled corpse was taken to the Riebe Undertaking Company morgue and buried in City Cemetery No. 7 after an unsuccessful railroad employee inquiry.
Preparations underway in Austin for a minstrel jubilee by Capital City Council 1017 Knights of Columbus. Rehearsals are underway with strong local talent and notable vocalists engaged to assist in staging the performance early next month.
An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for exhaustion from heat, overwork, or insomnia. Claims include cooling, refreshing relief and renewed energy.
A government commission led by Indian Commissioner Sells and Lt. Richardson sets off to Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana to examine feasibility cost and desirability of a midcontinent to gulf oil pipeline to fuel the navy. Secretary Daniels notes rising yearly oil usage and the nation’s oil output shares of global supply.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy will be principal speaker at a May 26 dinner by the Merchants Association council. The event, called the "sons' dinner," aims to unite sons of members and boost involvement. his speech will cover post-Mexico conditions.
Miss Ora Wood of Gonzales announces her candidacy for county superintendent of public schools. The field includes Chester Cochran of Harwood, the present incumbent, as A. V. Peterson resigns to become superintendent of Gonzales schools.
Signing of incorporation papers for the eleventh district regional reserve bank in Dallas was set for today. The five designated banks to sign were First National Bank of Shreveport Durant National Bank of Durant First National of El Paso Union National of Houston and Frost National of San Antonio.
Fort Worth Texas May 18 H E Crowley named recorder of Mossah Temple the Shriners new Fort Worth organization Mangled OCR reads Mossah Temple but named official is Crowley as recorder and Fort Worth as location.
Mrs. Frank Denton and her young son were injured in a kitchen gas explosion this morning. The woman was knocked back several feet and burned on the face, while she managed to rescue her child before his clothing caught fire.
State Purchasing Agent J. R. Elliott will award contracts for about $1,000,000 worth of supplies to Texas eleemosynary institutions in late May. Earlier, blanks were sent to superintendents for estimates of required amounts.
Bids are being received and will be opened on June 20 in the presence of the governor and the comptroller as required by law. Most bids will cover the entire fiscal year beginning September 1, 1914.
The Ludlagg tent colony of strikers started repopulation today in Trinidad Colorado. For now only unmarried men will occupy the camp while the entry of women and children is delayed until more tents are erected and furnished.
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