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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
3
New York plans include erecting a statue of Queen Victoria in Washington under a women led committee, presenting an Abraham Lincoln statue to the British, and an historic costume ball for 1914 15. Also listed are seafood dishes and Riverside Restaurant ads.
Secretary Daniels confirms the order to replace right and left with port and starboard for helm orders despite Rear Admiral Winslow protest. The general board advised the change should stand, citing similarity of sounds in windy conditions. Stoves Sam Speir Hdw. Co. is listed as successors at 219 Losoya Street.
The United States Telephone Company argues in a Supreme Court brief that telephone contracts with 300 local exchanges across Ohio Indiana and Illinois do not violate the Sherman antitrust law. The firm contends long distance business cannot be restrained by limiting rival access, claiming the supply of telephone conversations is unlimited.
Alumni meet at San Marcos as Southwest Texas State Normal University prepares for its tenth commencement Sunday at 11 am with Rev. W E Boggs preaching the sermon. T M Bralley will deliver the commencement address as diplomas and certificates are awarded. The Chautauqua Literary Society marks its tenth year with a homecoming attended by former students.
William C Bauer, a New Jersey apiarist, toured New York with 400 bees and 400 hornets in a Harlem window display. A rider trod on the box, releasing stings that sent the car into a panic with many passengers hurt. Bauer escaped unscathed due to an oil he used to deter insects.
The notice mentions Omaha and Ohio flood calamities with sickness from cold exposure. It includes a testimonial from L. Poole of Omaha praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for a severe cough and cold and ends with a medical ad urging to refuse substitutes from Fischer Drug Co.
Surgeon General Torney reports malaria admissions fell from 60.83 percent of enlisted strength in 1903 to 14.22 percent last year with outlook for further drop. Army surgeons claim malaria and typhoid have been greatly reduced through improved medical practices. A separate note cites Foley Kidney Pills helped J. A. Farmer of Auburn, New York cure kidney and bladder trouble permanently after a year. Fischer Drug Co.
Sam Speir Hon Co, located at 219 Losoya Street, secures contract for screen wire supply. Local official file records show the bid completeness and project scope details.
Justice Department seeks re indictment of Frank Hayne William P Brown Eugene Scales and Colonel Robert M Thompson over a 1909 cotton market corner scheme with James A Patten. Subpoenas issued for next week grand jury. Patten pleaded guilty earlier and faces fines. Thompson sailed to Europe. five defendants initially pled guilty. Boston and Maine stock notes inform readers.
Mrs. H. L. Mason of Clarksville recalls relief from long running womanly troubles after using Cardus. She suggests giving Cardui to others and urges women with similar ailments to try the tonic. The advertisement invites readers to contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a home treatment booklet.
The Ala mo Auto Sales force recalls a recent wager won by B J Hodges of Corpus Christi on a Chalmers 30. Clark County dealer Wayne Hearne set a 50 minute cross state pace in a Hudson phaeton. Local dealers discuss an economy contest based on fuel efficiency and foot-pounds, with support from L J Trost and C E Stromberg. The Fraser Auto Supply lines up Marion cars while Clifton George notes Ford demand remains strong. The Light invites motorist questions for its column.
The ordination ceremony for Father Peter Centurioni will be held at the Theological Seminary at 7:30 tomorrow morning. Rt. Rev. J. W. Shaw will preside, with assistance from Oblate Fathers and city clergy. Centurioni, born in Marseilles in 1886 to Italian parents, studied in Rome and Caserta before coming to San Antonio in 1912. He speaks Italian, French, Spanish and is learning English.
Boston bootblacks threaten a citywide strike after June 1 unless tips kept by workers are preserved. The Bootblack's Union demands include an eleven hour workday and nine dollars weekly, contending some shops force eighty hour weeks and require all tips to go to bosses.
New York reports suggest "'Big Tim" Sullivan may seek his congressional seat again. He has shown health improvement since leaving Yonkers sanitarium and is staying with a brother in the suburbs, with recent visits to the city. His health trouble is described as no longer mental.
The People's party spent 6807.10 on the recent municipal race with major items including organization expenses 2301.50 and advertising 1809.15. Individual candidate figures list JoSeph Ryan at 749.50 and Clint G. Brown at 475 with details of assessments, advertising, meetings and refreshments across numerous candidates.
Detroit May 24 An unusual feature at the Northern Baptist convention is the missionary exhibition led by Dr John M Moore showing why missionary work is needed. A five light display marks five China births while a clock dial tracks new US immigrants, totaling 6592 since the convention began. A chart notes this year's finances, California leads per capita giving, and a cheer up booth reports 40 percent growth in membership. A horrors chamber shows a church once gave two cents for a receipt.
Joe Armstrong, a Wood squad convict, was shot and likely fatally wounded by Assistant Warden Bentley after mutiny and rock attack. The incident occurred this morning in Huntsville Texas. A separate item notes a French scientist naming a combined motion picture and X ray instrument the bioront Genograph.
Old-Time breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes offered by Union Meat Company at twenty-five cents per pound. Summer vacation rates available via I. and G. N. office at 401 E. Houston St. including low round trips to all summer resorts. Quickest time to St. Louis.
Residents along Warwick boulevard Dunning avenue and M ar borough place complain of bicyclists and motorcyclists using sidewalks as speedways endangering pedestrians. Motorcycle police ordered to curb violators and monitor areas.
Franklin Taxicabs advertise service while Oxine Gas demonstrates lighting and heating uses at 723 East Houston Street priced at 16 cents per thousand cubic feet. A reception for officers of the Grand Army of the Republic follows a General D S Stanley Circle 3 meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall honoring Sid ney Tuttle K S Bradbent and Calvin Hubbard.
Social event listed for Saturday May 24 at Woodmen Hall hosted by White Rose Grove with 10 cent admission. Franklin Taxicabs and phone 4. Local notice includes details on community gathering and affiliations.
West End lake area promotes boating with Packard and Stearns-Knight touring cars for hire. Police report a bay horse with a lady's hat found in the 200 block of West Virginia Avenue last night and held for owner. no claimant noted this morning as the animal likely escaped from a rider.
Pauline Clark was released on bail of 500 dollars on May 13 after allegedly striking a woman with a walking cane. Arthur Smart faces theft charges with bond set at 300 dollars, while Herman Beil is charged with a statutory offense and bond set at 1000 dollars. A postponed automobile trade excursion to Seguin and New Braunfels is rescheduled for May 29, with a 7:30 am start from the office. Archie Stevens of Blackwell Oklahoma enlisted in the US Navy at the San Antonio recruiting station and departed for Galveston for examination.
City electrician Conyers and assistants have tested and oiled fire alarm boxes on the local circuit over the past several days. Regular testing and overhauling ensure best service and safety for summer operations. IL & G. N. office offers low round trip rates from 401 E Houston St for summer reports and quickest times to St.
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