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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1911

Page

3

Distressing Breathlessness Leads Woman to Cardui Cure

Adel Georgia woman Mrs C J Rentz shares a three year struggle with female troubles and breathless exhaustion. After eight days on Cardui she reports full relief and renewed ability to work. The ad claims thousands of letters and over fifty years of use boosting women to health with a plant based remedy. Contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.

Adel C. J. Rentz Cardui Cardus N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Shoes That Traveled 20000 Miles Link Merrill Family

Calfskin baby shoes made in 1873 arrived in Lexington from Missouri after journeying over 20000 miles. They were consigned to Col. C. E. Merrill, Confederate veteran, and accompanied by a letter noting the shoes have been worn by more than 250 infants nationwide. The sender wishes the shoes’ purpose to continue until the Merrill family becomes extinct or the shoes wear out.

Lexington Missouri Col C. E. Merrill Merrill United States

Former Plainwell Banker Convicted of False Banking Report

Allegon Michigan May 30 A J Shepard a former Plainwell banker was convicted of intentionally making a false report to the state banking commissioner His defense claimed an inability to determine right from wrong when the report was filed

Associated Press

The True Secret of Beautiful Hair Revealed

A noted French actress discusses dry shampooing noting that many rely on roots alone for scalp health. She warns Orris root does not grow hair and shares a method using four ounces each of thorax powder and orris root sprinkled on the scalp and brushed through.

America

Veterans Parade Honors Union Soldiers in Dixie Cemeteries

Thousands of veterans and semi military orders joined in parades and ceremonies across the South and North to honor Union soldiers killed in Civil War battles. In Andersonville Georgia flowers and flags covered 13 722 graves and a tablet honoring women’s patriotic work was unveiled at Prison Park. Mobile Confederate veterans assisted in grave decorations.

Atlanta

Memorial Day Observances in New York City

In New York on Memorial Day crowds gathered across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Theodore Roosevelt was set to address the crowd at Grant's Tomb on Riverside Drive. About 20,000 veterans, guardsmen, Marines and civic groups marched in Manhattan. A memorial meeting for the late Tom L. Johnson was planned at the Society for Ethical Culture, with Congressman Henry George Jr. among the speakers.

New York Manhattan Brooklyn Theodore Roosevelt Grant Riverside Drive United States Marines Tom L. Johnson Cleveland The Society For Ethical Culture Henry George Jr

Memorial Day Parade Draws 1000 G A R Veterans in Chicago

In Chicago on Memorial Day 1000 Grand Army of the Republic veterans marched in a possible final parade. Governor Deneen and Mayor Harrison reviewed the event. Detachments visited 86 cemeteries and decorated 6700 Union graves, with Confederate graves at Oakwood Cemetery also decorated.

Associated Press Chicago Grand Army of the Republic Deneen Harrison Oakwood Cemetery

Sailor Dead Honored on Memorial Day in Knoxville

Memorial Day ceremonies in Knoxville Tenn under G A R auspices included an address on the Tennessee river bridge by Commodore Valentine S Nelson US Navy and flowers laid on the waters to honor naval dead.

Associated Press Knoxville Tenn Tennessee River Bridge Valentine 8S. Nelson United States Navy

Fort Brown Graves Decorated on Decoration Day

Decoration Day honors observed in Brownsville with graves of Fort Brown soldiers adorned by flowers and flags. The national cemetery at the fort is slated for immediate abandonment, adding significance to today’s ceremonies.

Brownsville Tex Fort Brown National Cemetery

Balloon Parties Weekend Aerial Trips Set by Aero Club

New York May 30 A committee of the Aero Club of America arranged for members to take friends for an aerial weekend at a Berkshires ballooning station. Amateur pilots or professionals avail for 25 dollars. balloon rental ranges 25 to 100 dollars. The sport gains European popularity as hosts give air rides to guests.

Associated Press New York Aero Club of America Berkshires Europe

Morse Clings 10 Hope of Freedom in Prison Visit

Mrs Morse, wife of a New York banker now serving a federal sentence in Atlanta, visited her husband at the federal prison. She reported no serious illness after returning to a local hotel and said he remains hopeful despite the president’s denial of a pardon.

Associated Press Atlanta Ae. W. Morse

Jeff Davis Attacks Lorimer in Senate Speak

Arkansas Senator Jeff Davis urged a re inquiry into the Lorimer case calling down rebukes from Chairman Heyburn. He said Lorimer knew bribery aided his election and declared Lorimer’s political downfall with stark metaphors as the rule limited further remarks.

Washington Lorimer Jeff Davis Arkansas Heyburn Senate Davis

Thousand Men Demand Resignation of Mayor in Oklahoma City

More than a thousand men marched to City Hall to demand the resignation of Mayor Lackey who with the city council refuses to vacate office for the newly elected mayor and city commissioners. A message from Whit M. Grant asking the crowd to await the court decision ended the disturbance.

Oklahoma City City Hall Associated Press Lackey Whit M. Grant

Wireless executive found guilty in stock fraud case

Christopher Columbus Wilson, president of United Wireless Telegraph, and four associates were convicted of using the mails to solicit wireless stock subscriptions. Wilson received three years in federal custody. Parker and Butler two years each. Diboll and Tompkins one year each. Prosecutors said Wilson netted 900000 from 76000 shares, with 1500000 total in his pockets.

Associated Press New York Christopher Columbus Wilson United Wireless Telegraph Company Martin President Wilson Federal Atlanta Geo. H. Parker F. BH. Butler W. A. Diboll W. W. Tompkins Wise Wilson

Tuberculosis Cure Demonstration Notice in San Antonio

State charter invites Dr W. White of the French Laboratory to teach and demonstrate tuberculosis cures at 231 St. Mary's Street San Antonio Texas. Free examination and consultation offered.

San Antonio Enjoys New Vaudeville at Exposition Park

Nightly crowds fill Exposition Park as a three act vaudeville bill opens with Driskill and Phillips, Coffer and Lomerow, Miss Ida Jewell and others. Shows start 8:45 and 9:45. officers from Fort Sam Houston attend in uniform. The joy wheel and other concessions draw patrons, especially children, amid popular pricing.

San Antonio Exposition Park Driskill & Phillips Coffer Fort Sam Houston

New Royal bill delivers best vaudeville yet

Manager Nix presents four acts headlined by Joseph E Bernard Co in The Newly Married Man a top comedy recalling Taming of the Shrew. Celest Co performs slack wire feats Celest Co and Costello Le Croix offer A Cowboy's Courtship while Hamilton brothers finish with knockabout comedy and gymnastic routines.

Nix the Royal Joseph E. Bernard & Co Bernard Celest & Co Costello le Croix Hamilton Brothers Hurley Burley

Biggar Brothers 10 Take Over Peck Store In San Antonio

The Peck firm in San Antonio ends after twenty years and is taken over by Biggar Bros Furniture of Kansas City. The store closes for inventory tomorrow and reopens next Monday under the new name with plans to incorporate soon. The Biggars promise exclusive factory accounts and a complete furniture and carpet line for San Antonio patrons.

L. P. Peck San Antonio Biggar Bros. Furniture Company I. W J. H. Biggar Kansas City Mr. Biggar

Rio Grande Threatens San Antonito Town

Albuquerque reports San Antonito New Mexico a Mexican settlement of 300 people near the American town, as Rio Grande floods burst banks and slowly erode a channel through the village. No lives reported lost, but hopes to save the town fade.

Associated Press Albuquerque N. M San Antonito Rio Grande

Arm and Hand Mashed at Pigin Steam Laundry

ELGIN Texas May 30 Jim Lynch an employee of the Pigin steam laundry had one hand and arm badly mashed yesterday in the wringer He was given medical attention at once and will probably be able to resume his duties in ten or fifteen days

Elgin Tex Jim Lynch Pigin Steam Laundry

Cures Drug Addictions But Water Is Poison

Henderson Kentucky May 30 The reopening of a public well in Barret Park is opposed by City Health Officer Neel who says the waters though said to cure many drug and stimulant abuses are harmful and not fit to drink He had the well closed months ago and now seeks an injunction as citizens press to reopen it.

Associated Press Henderson Barret Park Neel

Recall Petition Halts Pittsburg Mayor A. C. Graves

Pittsburg Pennsylvania May 30 Petitions started last week for recalling Mayor A C Graves were cancelled when he promised to discharge the new police force and appoint a new civil service commission New examinations of police applicants will be held The commissioners named in the recall petitions concurred with the mayor's decision to meet the demands The mayor admitted he had overstepped his authority

Associated Press Pittsburg A. C. Graves Civil Service Commission

Dramatic Writer Sir William Gilbert Dies in Lake

May 80. W. S. Gilbert noted dramatist and librettist of the Savoy operas died after a lake swim at his Harrow residence. He dived, struggled, and sank before his rescuers could revive him. cause of death remains unknown. He was knighted in 1907 by King Edward.

London Sir William

Hicks CAPU DINE Best Remedy Claim Across Drug Stores

Brief note endorses Hicks CAPU DINE as the best remedy to take with claims of ease and availability in drug stores. The text reads as promotional and lacks verifiable details or dates.

Goethals Furiously Snubs Customs Officers at New Orleans

Colonel George W. Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal arrived in New Orleans aboard the Atenas from Colon and argued with customs officials who refused to release his baggage delaying his departure. An immigration officer met him at sea and attempted to assist him but Goethals stayed in his cabin until Captain Miles arrived with instructions.

Panama Canal Associated Press New Orleans George W. Goethals Atenas Colon Immigration Office Arenas Goethals Miles Customs Office

Supreme Court Rejects Panama Hat Seizure Ruling

The United States court here ruled that a false consular invoice alone does not constitute entry of Panama hats into commerce. The seizure, tied to un dervaluations totaling over a million dollars, was dismissed as the goods have not yet entered commerce, nullifying the government’s claim.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shepard Amy Lester the World Magazine Veterans of G. A. R Tennessee BROWN ED Steves & Sons South Aero Club Chas. W. Morse Clings Mrs. Morse Penitentiary Illinois Wilson and Associates State OF Texas Biggar Brothers Peck Store I L. P. Peck Joske’s Joskes Kentucky Lake Gilbert Hicks Capu Dine Col. Goethals Supreme Court Panama High Court Alamo Furniture CO Main Avenue Flores Street
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