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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

2

Vitalitas touted as universal health cure by Lam bert at Wagner's

J A Lambert recounts health trips to resorts in two countries and promotes Vitalitas as the sole remedy for indigestion and general debility. He claims rapid improvement after two bottles, praises its safety and taste, and urges readers to visit the Wagner's drug store display on Avenue C and Houston Street.

J. A. Lambert San Antonio Mexico New Orleans Vitalitas Man Wagner's Drug Store Avenue C Houston Street

Veterans in Chattanoo ga for reunion

Fragmentary remarks recount veterans of Chattanooga and Washington era noting women encroachment on hats coats and other gear while praising refined ladies on side saddles in Washington and New York. Indications are General Hickman will enforce his order.

Gasion Washington New York Hickman

Third election called for ISD 10 trustees in June

A third election has been ordered for Independent School District No. 10 on June 25 after two tied elections produced identical vote totals. Election officers named include Les Ahr Jr., Adolph Reed, and I Harros. Several candidates currently away are expected to tilt results toward one side.

Les Ahr Jr Adolph Reed I -Harros Reed

Grain Dealers Set for Texas Convention Attendance

Fort Worth May 26 Preparatory to the fifteenth annual meeting of the Texas Grain Dealers Association the arbitration commission is in session today It is expected that 800 grain men and railroad representatives will attend the convention.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Grain Dealers’ Association Arbitration Commission

School Board urged to delay election on bond issue

Business leaders urge postponement of the $500,000 school bond election to avoid conflicting with a municipal bonds vote. Alderman-elect John Warren argues delaying would prevent overcommitment and align with broader city needs such as streets and sewers. He suggests starting smaller, proposing no more than $250,000 for now.

John W. Warren San Antonio

Supreme Court Allows Resale of Patented Goods at Cut Rates

Washington May 26 The Supreme Court ruled five to four that patented articles including nerve tonics safety razors and talking machines may be resold by retailers at reduced prices. Justice Day announced the majority, while Justices McKenna Lurton Holmes and Vandlanter dissented. The decision limits patent holders power to fix prices, aligning with antitrust intent.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court McKenna Lurton Holmes Vandlanter Justice Day Department of Justice

Mexican Civil War Update From May 26 1914 Patrols

Troop movements indicate the provisional government may regain Hermosillo while aiming to reopen the Chihuahua Torreon railway. Federals repulse a Morlea assault as Constitutionalist forces push into Jalisco Hidalgo and Federal district positions.

Mexico City War Department Hermosillo Sonora Chihuahua Torreon Monterey Huerta Morlea Michoacan Vera Cruz Tampico Provisional Government Mexico Jalisco Hidalgo Federal District San Angel

Federals Brace Matamoros Defenses as Attack Fears Rise

In Matamoros fed eral garrison installs electrified fences after a test killed two burros and a cow. Federals dig in as Constitutionalists, about 700 strong, maneuver nearby and threaten harassment to draw a noncombat clash. Several Americans were detained by federals on suspicion of sympathizing with the rebels.

Brownsville Tex Matamoros

Red Cross Advances Refugee Aid From Tampico to Galveston

The American Red Cross authorized Consul Miller in Tampico to draw 2000 for maintenance and transport of American refugees to Galveston. Reports say Tampico conditions are intolerable for foreigners. Some farmers have fled. others remain stranded. Mining engineer William Lorraine Cook escaped from Zihuatanejo to Acapulco after bandit robbery. C K Fulton and John Friedman safety inquiries reported. Fulton safe at San Dimas and Friedman believed in Victoria.

Washington, D. C American Red Cross Miller Tampico Mex Galveston State Department William Lorraine Cook Zihualanejo Acapulco C. K. Fulton ma@e San Dimas Consul Johnson Matamoros John Friedman Victoria

Junior branch officers elected at St Mary’s Church meeting

The Junior branch of the Children of Mary at St Mary’s Church held a meeting in the parochial school yesterday. After the business session and installation of new officers refreshments were served. New officers include Miss Alice Kelly president Miss Adella Smith vice president Rose Mae Kelly secretary and Along Doe treasurer.

Children of Mary of St. Mary’s Church Alice Kelly Adella Smith Rose Mae Kelly Doce

Riveros to Lead Campaign in Sinaloa Fight

Governor Felipe Riveros and his wife depart via El Paso and Nogales to lead the Constitutionalist campaign in Sinaloa. He will report to Governor Carranza and work with him to drive federals from remaining occupied points along the west coast.

Food Shortage Hurts Mexicans Between Monterey and Border

Laredo May 26 Cr L Mack, rep from a Los Angeles lumber firm, reports food shortages causing suffering among Mexicans in small towns north of the border. he says crowds have gathered at Villaldama, 80 miles north of Monterrey, as relief is sought.

Laredo Tex Monterey Cr. L. Mack Los Angeles Plack Villaldama

Two Mexicans Executed for Sedition Plot in Juarez

In Juarez yesterday Antonio Rodriguez and Inecacio Hernandez, privates in the Fourteenth battalion, were executed after conviction for plotting sedition among the federal garrison. Rodriguez flinched at the command to fire, while Hernandez faced death stoically.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Antonio Rodriguez Inecacio Hernandez Fourteenth Battalion Rodriguez Hernandez

Masson Reaches Guaymas Front for Guerrero Strike

Didier Masson an aviator and his war aeroplanes arrived today above Guaymas and will begin operations against the gun boat Guerrero in Guaymas harbor. Constitutionalist troops move toward the gulf port as state officials report the action.

Guaymas Nogales Ariz Didier Masson Guerrero Gulf

Men Plead Guilty To Arson Charges In Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne Indiana on May 26 David and Benjamin Rosenberg pleaded guilty to arson related charges. David Rosenberg received a sentence of two to twenty one years. Benjamin Rosenberg admitted conspiracy to commit arson and defraud insurers and received a suspended sentence from two to fourteen years with a $25 fine and costs. Abe Franklin may not face trial.

Fort Wayne Ind David Benjamin Rosenberg David Rosenberg Ben Rosenberg Abe Franklin

Government to Collect Costs From 10000 Reclamation Farmers

Supreme Court ruling requires more than ten thousand farmers on West reclamation projects to pay the cost of maintaining and operating works until project completion. The Baker et al. suit on the Sunny Side Unit Yakima project seeks to halt water shutoffs used to enforce these charges.

Supreme Court Washington, D. C West D. P. Baker Sunny Side Yakima, Wash Reclamation Service Secretary of the Interior Gor

Prominent San Antonio Doctor Dies After Operation

Dr John Tyler Harrison aged 48, a well known San Antonio physician, died at Wyeth Hospital following an operation after two days of declining condition. Surviving family includes his widow and three daughters, mother, two brothers, and several professional and fraternal affiliations. Funeral services will be held at his residence with burial in Pythian Cemetery.

John Tyler Harrison San Antonio Wyeth Hospital Harrison Florence Ala State Normal College of Vanderbilt University of Nashville Tenn Helen Marion Harrison Helen Patterson Vina Eugene Harrison Los Angeles Cal Edgar Harrison Bexar County Medical Society San Antonio Aerie Order of Eagles Lotus Lodge Knights of Pythias Natchez Tribe No. 2 John Bosshardt Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor Loyal Americans National Geographic Society The Scientific Society of San Antonio Lavaca Street O. P. Wright Eagles Pythian Cemetery Thrap Leona Thrap Nebraska E. C. Thrap San Antonio Undertaking Company Roselawn Taylor E. W. Taylor Carolina Street Kentucky City Cemetery No

First Deferred Sentence Used in Bexar County

In the Thirty seventh District Court Judge W S Anderson applied the new deferred sentence law to Alfredo Vera who was convicted of a statutory charge and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Vera a first offender benefited from the measure while the jury recommended its use. The law defers sentence pending good behavior and may apply only to first offenders with future penalties if reoffended.

Bexar County Thirty-seventh W.S. Anderson Alfredo Vera Ben Cowen L. B. Camp Vera Anderson

Motor Car in Service on Southern Pacific Route

The motor car service between San Antonio and Sutherland Springs began this morning. The car left Sunset depot at 8 30, reached Sutherland Springs at 10, departed at 10 30 and arrived in San Antonio at noon. Afternoon runs mirror the morning schedule with departures at 2 and arrivals at 6. Officials attended the ceremony to see the car off on its first trip.

Southern Pacific San Antonio Sutherland Springs Sunset Depot

Pedrason Damages Case Over Inter State Commerce

Martin Pedrason carried bolts across a railroad bridge in West End New Jersey to repair it. He escaped an intra state train but was struck by an interstate train. The Supreme Court held he was engaged in inter state commerce and could recover under the federal employes liability law. Justice Lamar dissented.

Washington, D. C Martin Pedrason Delaware, Lackawanna & Western West End N. J Supreme Court Pedrason Lamar

Port Aransas trip yields gold button tarpon tale

Dr. and Mrs. T. T. Jackson returned from a week at Port Aransas. After warning that his statements could be used against him, Dr. Jackson described catching many large fish, including a "gold button" tarpon, which he proudly wore on his coat lapel.

T. T. Jackson Port Aransas Dr. Jackson

Frog Legs Favored In Kentucky Handicap at Louisville

At Douglas Park the $15,000 Kentucky Handicap attracted a strong field of at least twelve starters including Frog Legs the popular favorite. Notable rivals include Donerail Ten Point Gowell and Buckhorn with weights and jockeys listed for probable starters. Frog Legs recently set a world record for a mile and twenty yards at Churchill Downs.

Louisville Douglas Park Donerail T. P. Hayes Churchill Downs Ten Point Gowell Frog Legs J. W. Schorr Memphis xFrog Legs Goose xHamilton Peak Rudolfo Lostus Gross Buckhorn B. Steele xxSonada Vandusen Anyport McCabe

Unclear Race Card Entries Include Names and Odds

A fragmented list shows multiple entries such as 100 Miss Thorpe Martin 99 Flora Finn Ganz 106 Hilton B Taplin 100 Gowell Callahan 101 High Private Kederis 122 Cousin Pass McDonald 97 Foundation 107 Short entry and notes on J M Goodeace Otts and Woodford.

Miss Thorpe Martin

Bar admission ban urged for public dance halls

Professor Graham Taylor told the Senate vice commission that economic conditions cause only a small share of immoral acts by women, and urged abolishing the bar permit for public dance halls. F C Jones, president of United States Broom and Brush, said $7.50 would be a fair minimum wage for women workers in his factory.

Chicago Graham Taylor Chicago Common Social Settlement Senate Vice Commission Taylor F. C. Jones Unitted States Broom & Brush Company

Patton Dies at Luling Longtime Caldwell Benefactor

Dan Patton, one of Caldwell county's oldest and wealthiest men, died at his Luling home Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon.

Patton Luling Tex Dan Patton Caldwell County

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