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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

2

Plant Juice advertised by San Antonio police officers

San Antonio residents are urged to visit Fischer's Drug Store at Houston and Alamo to see the Plant Juice display. Police Officer N P Guinn and Patrolman Albert P Martin praise the remedy for stomach trouble, nervous debility, and general ill health. The ad claims Plant Juice is a purely vegetable extract from multiple medicinal plants and offers quick relief.

San Antonio Comteen Fiseh- Drug Store Olice N. P. Guinn Guinn Albert P. Martin Alamo Plaza Fischer's Drug Store Corher

The Voice Magazine Issued in San Antonio

The Voice published by J. H. Kirkpatrick launches in San Antonio with horticultural content and publisher optimism. The magazine mirrors the Associated Advertising Clubs of America's official organ and follows a successful circle tour of the state with delegates from the Dallas convention.

the Voice J. H. Kirkpatrick San Antonio Oater South

School Games Thursday At Marshall Training Field

Physical Director Tan nenbaum of the Y M C A and W J Moyes have arranged grammar school athletic events on the Marshall Training school field for tomorrow afternoon. Over 100 youngsters will participate with top scorer earning the James E Sullivan cup. Contestants are grouped today and will compete in various classes tomorrow starting at 2 PM.

Tannenbaum W. J. Moyes Marshall Training School Declaraton James E. Sulivan

Wolters Announces Speaking Dates Across Texas

Col J F Wolters running for the U S Senate released his campaign itinerary from Houston. Events include West on June 1 at 2 pm Hillsboro June 3 at 2 pm Rosebud June 4 at 2 pm and 8 30 pm Marlin June 4 at 8 30 pm Groesbeck June 5 at 2 pm Mexia June 5 at 8 30 pm Calvert June 6 at 2 pm Hearne June 6 at 8 30 pm Georgetown June 7 at 2 pm Taylor June 7 at 8 30 pm Rogers June 8 at 10 am Killeen June 8 at 2 pm Belton June 8 at 8 30 pm.

Wolter Houston Tex Col J. F. Wolters United States Senate West Hillsboro Rosebud Marlin Groesbeck Mexia Calvert Hearne Georgetown Taylor Rogers Killeen Belton

Pioneer Citizen Die s in San Christi

Pioneer citizen of Nueces county aged 78 passes away at home of her son in this city. Mrs Page moved to the county in 1859 from Matagorda and was well known to Southwest Texas settlers. Survived by two sons George Page of Corpus Christi and A C Page of Lavaca and a daughter Mrs Sedgewick of Kingsville.

Christi Tex Nor Page Nueves County Prge Kk. Page Matagorda County Texas George Page Cf Christi A. C. Page Lavaca B. Sedgewick Kingsville

New Finland Feather Club of Dallas Chartered

Articles of incorporation filed in Austin on May 29 establish the New Finland Feather club of Dallas with capital of 12300 dollars to promote fishing and hunting, game protection and fish conservation. Directors named include Henry Speer W C Green John Catto O Scott William Chariton and Frank Z Buckingham.

Austin Tex New Finland Feather Club of Dallas State Department Henry ¥. Speer W. C. Green John Catto O. . Scott William Chariton Frank Z. T. Buckingham

Democratic Platform Seeks Tax Reforms and Trust Busting

The platform calls for revenue driven tariffs with free essentials, higher duties on luxuries, and a tax on incomes. It demands dissolution of trusts, enforcement of inter state commerce laws, and a national arbitration board while backing direct senatorial elections and presidential primaries. Bryan praised as a reforms pioneer and the convention schedules further actions.

Democratic Party Congress National Board of Arbitration

Orozco Defenses Tighten As Huerta Looms Near Juarez

Rebels report near Chihuahua cause unease in Juarez as federal forces threaten to sever rail and telegraph links. Observers fear Villa and his army could move on Juarez this week, isolating the border town from the south.

Chihuahua Mexico Juarez Villa

Enrile Reported Kidnapped and Killed Enrile Aid

Advices from Chihuahua report Antonio Rojas, with 100 deserters, sought Gonzalo Enrile, Orozco’s financial manager who had been wounded by a would-be assassin, and shot him five times, killing him. No official confirmation yet. Rojas, a former rebel colonel, joined the federals after being released from prison.

EL Paso Tex Chihuahua Antonio Rojas Gonzalo Enrile Orozco Enrile Rojas

Huerta Reaches Jimenez as Rebels Rally North

The federal commander General Huerta has arrived at Jimenez with his advance guard and sent General Tellez to Parral to establish a federal garrison. Rebels remain miles north, preparing for another stand against Huerta’s forces.

Tellez Parral Associated Press EL Paso Tex Huerta Jimenez

Deputy disputing congress overtures described in Chi Huahua dispatch

Mexico City May 29 Deputy Luis Vidal y Flor a leader in the anti administration group of the chamber of deputies said he had no knowledge of overtures attributed to the Mexican congress and called the dispatch absurd.

Associated Press Mexico City Luis Vidal Y Flor Chamber of Deputies Orozco Chihuahua Mexican Congress

Zapata Makes Offer to Madero

An afternoon paper reports Emiliano Zapata sent a message to President Madero offering to lay down arms and have his followers do the same if he could name a governor for Morelos and have federal troops withdrawn for three months. The president reportedly declined.

Byythe Associated Press Mexico City Mex Oan Emiliano Zapata Madero Morelos

Rebels Defeated as General Blanquet Reports Victory

City of Mexico telegrams quote General Blanquet to President Madero stating he defeated the rebels south of Aviles ten miles southwest of Torreon. No further details were available. The Evening Post notes a sensation over the report.

Associated Press City OF Mexico Blanquett Madero Aviles Torreon

Roosevelt comment on bear skin and nominating fight

The article cites Colonel Roosevelt saying the presidential contest was settled and New Jersey results would not change the outcome. He dodges fall campaign plans, stating he never counts on victory until the bear is dead after a long hunting career.

New Jersey Roosevelt

Clark Control in Kentucky Democratic State Convention

The Kentucky Democratic State Convention in Louisville named the 26 member state delegation to the national convention. About 1000 of 1224 delegates are pledged for Champ Clark as clashes over temporary leadership unfold between Governor J. B. McCreary and Senator-elect Ollie James. Local reports note a push to unseat Urey Woodson from the national committee.

Louisville Champ Clark J. B. McCreary Ollie James Henry R. Prewitt Urey Woodson

Watson Moves to Head Georgia Delegation at Democratic Convention

Thomas E. Watson former populist leader and presidential candidate arrives at the Georgia state democratic convention in Atlanta with aim to lead the delegation to Baltimore. Underwood forces who carried the presidential primary oppose his bid, foreshadowing a lively session as the convention convenes. Watson had backed Underwood in the pre conference campaign and seeks reward.

Associated Press Ta, Ga Thomas E. Watson Georgia Baltimore Underwood Watson

Georgia Delegates at Large Fight Shapes National Convention

The article notes disputes over leadership of Georgia's votes at the national convention and a contested naming of delegates at large. District caucuses selected delegates to Baltimore, with instructions for Undernoon aligned to the primary outcome.

Georgia Baltimore

Division in DC Democrats Splits Delegation Selection

The District of Columbia democratic convention divided over choosing a delegation to Baltimore and about two thirds walked out. Police restored order but proceedings halted until protesting delegates departed. 46 of 66 delegates remained after the clash.

Associated Press Washington, D. C District of Columbia Baltimore

Roosevelt delegate prediction fuels Chicago convention chatter

Senator Dixon, Roosevelt campaign manager, returned from New York and predicted the colonel would secure more than 600 delegates on the first ballot at the Chicago convention, excluding contested delegates. He said over 30 would come from New York.

Roosevelt Associated Press Washington, D. C Senator Dixon Washington New York Chicago

San Antonio eyes three straight in Waco tilt

Sixteen home games loom as San Antonio visits Waco for the northern trip finale today with Brown ing on the mound. Vic Miller may face Dutch Austin tomorrow as four games with the northern squads unfold. Ayers, newly acquired by San Antonio, could debut against his former teammates with Leidy managing the firing line.

San Antonio Waco Browning Navigators Vic Miller Austin Ayers Leidy

Clark Claims Montana Democratic Victory at Convention

Butte Mont May 29 The Clark forces claimed a majority for their candidate as the Montana state democratic convention assembled today signaling a decisive win for their side.

Clark Montana Associated Press Butte Mont

Flanders Electric Ad Spotlight in Saturday Evening Post

The ad features Flanders Electric showcasing electrical appliances and services in the current issue. It highlights household wiring, appliance sales, and seasonal promotions within the Saturday Evening Post pages.

Flanders Electric Saturn Evening Post Saturday Evening Post Flanders Electricc

City seeks injunction over misused sinking funds

The injunction suit centers on city funds and revenues. George C. Altgelt explains he will proceed only if city records prove the charges beyond dispute. He cites $600,000 in sinking funds deposited with no interest or security and 6 percent overdraft charges.

the Light George C. Altgelt Altgelt

A H Jones Resting After Appendectomy

A H Jones prominent San Antonio businessman and Citizens' League chairman underwent an operation for appendicitis at Santa Rosa hospital yesterday afternoon. Attending physicians report no danger of complications and expect a rapid recovery in a few days.

A. H. Jones San Antonis Citizens’ League Santa Rosa Hospital Mr. Jones

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