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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
7
A sensational old advertisement touts a free Princess Tokio wrinkle book claiming a new eight day treatment to remove wrinkles without creams or devices. It targets women under seventy, offering a sealed free copy from Denver Colorado and promises dramatic age reversal.
Manuel Mansais, a Mexican national, was arrested at Kingsville after a five month search for the December murder of Juan Gonzales in San Benito. Gonzales and Mansais were roommates, and the victim was killed with an axe in what authorities called one of Southwest Texas' most brutal crimes.
An 8 30 o clock meeting at the Southern Pacific depot will determine the Red Caps future. Attendees requested are H Green J Whitney K Whittaker D Diegel N Harris G Tucker C Jordan L Ramsey and P Pirkle. Have the light follow you on your vacation.
San Antonio marks Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring Civil War veterans. General Jesse M. Lee will be orator of the day as services, graveside tributes, and flag decorations unfold at the national cemetery.
A memorial day program at Fort Sam Houston includes a 10:00 a.m. march by the Third cavalry squadron and band with Battery A to the National cemetery for observances under the G A R. The national salute will be fired and the flag raised to full mast. The Third artillery band will perform near noon, followed by Battery C firing the national salute and flag raising.
Former Lieutenant Governor James N. Browning of Amarillo is ill in a local sanitarium. Governor Browning came to Austin on his campaign for congressman at large. Latest reports say his condition is improved and he may resume his tour in a few days.
Mantamus proceedings to test the ruling of the state department regarding franchise tax payments were instituted in the supreme court today by the Houston a Texas Central railroad.
George Price from Waco, held to prevent mob lynching, answered questions clearly to Deputy Sheriff Alfonso Newton, who believes he has an alibi for the day Dan Davis was accused of attacking a young woman. Grand jury set to probe Price’s alleged involvement on May 30.
Texas Hotel Men's convention at the St. Anthony on June 56 will consider full weight in foodstuffs. Hotelkeepers want a full pound of supplies not including packaging. Associations have begun agitation and the topic will be discussed at the convention. F M Swearingen of the St. Anthony endorses the need for remedy.
The Texas Supreme Court refused the Galveston Chamber of Commerce motion for rehearing in the Galveston Houston differential dispute. No opinion accompanied the order. The decision likely settles the Texas courts’ handling of the long running issue, though an appeal to the US Supreme Court is discussed.
In Richmond Texas on May 29 a prominent real estate dealer A H Vanslyke was shot eight times in the garage of the Richmond Car company. No witnesses were present and William Drus president of the Richmond Abstract company surrendered but offered no statement. The motive remains unknown.
Houston May 29 indications this morning are that the case of the state against Guy Graham a well known lawyer of the city on trial charged with subornation of perjury will go to the jury late today. The indictment alleges Graham sought with money to induce Willie May Haverson to swear falsely in the case against Dr. N A Hughes. Graham was defending Hughes.
Dayton dispatch reports Wilbur Wright remains seriously ill with typhoid fever. Doctors say his temperature hovers around 104 degrees and shows little improvement, though the Wright family holds a glimmer of hope for a favorable outcome.
In Richmond Texas on May 29 a Santa Fe passenger train struck Anaspacios and his brother Juan Aguilar of San Antonio. Anaspacios was killed and Juan Aguilar severely injured in the accident that morning.
The United States civil service commission announces examinations for Laboratory assistant in engineering mass June 12 Nurseryman male for Western Navajo school Arizona June 15 Assistant to inspector of ordnance male June 26 and 27 Teacher for service among the Indians June 26 and 27 Supervisor of athletics male for service in the Philippines June 29. Apply to the civil service commissioner in the federal building.
Corpus Christi directors of the Commercial club meet Thursday to finalize a July 8 to 5 celebration plan. The program includes daily airplane flights a yacht regatta fireworks and travel displays. Railways will offer special rates for the event.
Comptroller William Prendergast of New York has been chosen to place the colonel in nomination for the presidency at the Republican National Convention in Chicago next month. His role in the Roosevelt campaign prompts the Citizens’ Union to petition the New York Board of Estimate on whether he is entitled to full salary while campaigning in Ohio and other states.
Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the Cunard liner Carpathia is honored by Titanic survivors with a silver loving cup. Officers and the crew receive gold, silver, and bronze medals plus a framed set of engrossed resolutions aboard the ship on arrival in New York. In Smithville, Texas, Prof. J. K. Barry resigns as high school principal to take a ward school post in Waco after five years in the city system.
New Orleans May 29 Gilbert Boutte an 11 year old boy was yesterday indicted by the United States grand jury on the charge of robbing post offices at Garden City and Olivier.
Lucian McCoy and Boutte face indictments on the same offense. Luther Davis, an older boy, is indicted for carrying away an iron letter box.
The Cambridge School of Agriculture researchers aim to make hens lay red eggs using Mendelian methods. They note market value varies with egg color and seek a reliable red egg laying hen line to match high yielding rust resistant wheat successes. In England a mine sinking used a brine freezing process to halt water ingress, creating an ice wall then thawing gradually after completion.
R R Smith adds to 1033 Monterey street for 65 dollars. W Woolridge builds a 4 room dwelling with additions at 148 Eee Oe and 619. J B in 4 Bay avenue receives a 250 dollar permit. W Cornelils sheds at 868 S Frio street. Frea Krog sheds at corner Ruiz and Marcos for 15 dollars. G M Movertak builds at 41 BE. Houa ton 7 J Bappes 1 room addition 24 dollars. J H Pittman 7 room dwelling Delaware street 590 dollars. Joseph Montin 2 room addition 2638 Green street 30 dollars. Joseph Montin 1 room addition 2836 Green street 50 dollars.
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