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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1913

Page

10

Bond plans debated for San Antonio improvements

Mayor elect Brown and the Chamber of Commerce bond committee discussed a proposed 3 500 000 bond issue to fund city improvements. The committee's tentative list totals 3 500 000 with projects including paving sewers hospital and police fire department upgrades. Brown prefers 8 000 000 but would back 3 500 000 if extra 500 000 is essential. The committee will reconvene Monday to draft a report for directors.

Brown Chamber of Commerce Bond Committee San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Cain C. M. Cain Ugs New City Hospital Vic de Terre Citizens’ League Old City T. L. Couroy L. P. Peck L. J. Hart Pancoast Ed Dreise Steves Frank Webber T. L. Conroy

Cure for Eczema Promised by Dr Cannaday Ad

A dramatic self pitch from Dr J E Cannaday of Sedalia Missouri offering a guaranteed cure for eczema after claiming twelve years and nearly half a million cases handled. He invites readers to write for a free trial and promises swift relief and convincing proof.

Anonth J. E. Cannaday Court Sedalia Mosh Third National Bank Sedalia

Bond issue debate shapes San Antonio growth plan

Business leaders discuss bond size for city developments, preferring a $3,000,000 to $3,500,000 range to avoid jeopardizing the city’s progress. A straw poll showed support for at least $3,000,000 with possible expansion, adjournment followed.

Pellagra Caused by Infected Water Says Rome Professors

In Rome, Professors Scala and Alessandri of the Institute of Hygiene report pellagra stems from infected water in Italian districts where the disease is widespread. They dismiss maize ponain theory, urge water testing and treatment with carbonated chalk to prevent the illness, which they say causes about 50 000 cases annually. A U S commission funded by Colonel Robert M Thompson and John H McFadden has studied pellagra in the Southern states.

Rome Scala and Alessandri Institute of Hygiene Italy United States Robert M. Thompson New York John H. McFadden Philadelphia

Forty Six Children Unclaimed After Holiday Crowd

New York May 31 Forty six children aged three to six remained unclaimed at the Childrens Society headquarters today from yesterday's holiday crowds. Police had earlier found eighty five tots and by nightfall had returned nearly half to their homes through patient work.

New York Childrens’ Society

Princeton seniors face average college cost of 4216 dollars

Princeton University reports 300 seniors set to graduate next month with an average education cost of 4216 dollars. Costs range from 800 to 10000 dollars, with 184 smokers and 63 wearing glasses, 206 correspond with 579 girls, and 24 men have had proposals rejected.

Princeton N. J Princeton University

War on School Frats Grows In Chicago

A conference with 55 Greek letter society delegates launched a campaign to exterminate high school fraternities. A pronouncement defining the aims of college fraternities and sororities was issued to counter criticism and proposed hostile legislation. It plans to bar admission to college Greek groups for former high school frat members. Speakers linked anti-frat sentiment to academic organizations and urged public education to clarify frat aims.

Chicago

Princeton Unveils Truth Statue on Campus Founding Federation

A bronze statue symbolizing the spirit of truth was unveiled on Princeton campus to commemorate the founding of the world Christian student federation. Dr. John R. Mott delivered the memorial address and Princeton President John Greer Hibben accepted it for the university.

Princeton N. J World’s Christian Student Federation East College John R. Mott John Greer Hibben

American theater manager to leave England under court action

J Salter Hansen, American theatrical manager, faced Bow Street police court on a charge of threatening violence against English actor-manager Arthur Bourchier. Unable to post bail, he was released on the magistrate's condition that he depart the British Isles today.

England London

Park Planned On Free Station Site

Fourth Ward Improvement Club met at the Woman's Club to discuss turning the San Pedro Romana Reynolds and Camden triangle into a public park. Plans include moving the fire house, acquiring surrounding property, and creating a park with a 75 foot circle. estimated total cost up to 35000 dollars with potential city and traction company support.

San Pedro Avenue Romana Reynolds Camden Streets Fourth Ward Improvement Club Woman's Club Camden Street Triangle Improvement Club E.G. Altgelt Quincy Street Frank Bushick E. H. Everett E. G. Altgelt Selig Deutschman W.S. Conness Traction Company Laurel Heights

No Need Being Old or Wrinkled Before 75

Lillian Russell argues women need not fear wrinkles before age 75. She praises sunlight and air for complexion, condemns cosmetics as only temporary. She promotes mercorized wax to peel worn skin and a Saxolite beauty bath for natural renewal.

Lillian Russell

Health booster touts Hood's Saret paruila for blood

A local notice lists W. S. Conness as chairman with McMillan Deutschman Adams and Newton directing affairs. The ad claims abundant health from good blood and promotes Hood's Saret paruila as the medicine to improve blood, appetite, and nerves.

W. S. Conness W. B. McMillan Selig Deutschman J. E. Adams Joe Newton Hood

Summer trip rates to resorts from local office

Hardware of every description, Sam Speir How Co successors to BE L Hofheinz 219 Losoya Street. Summer vacation suggestion call at I G N office 401 E Houston St for jaw round trip rates to all summer resorts quickest time to St Louis Granitold.

Sam Speir Hon. Co E. L. Hofheinz Losoya Street Sam Speir How. Co L. Hofheinz E. Houston St St. Louis E. Houston

Nations respond favorably to Bryans peace plan

Secretary Bryan reports eight nations accepted the peace plan and invitedSuggestions for details with no adverse replies. Italy Great Britain France Brazil Sweden Norway Peru and Russia are named in order of acceptance. He notes three arbitration treaties renewed for five years with France Italy and Spain and indicates willingness to renew with Great Britain Japan Norway Sweden and Portugal.

Washington D. C Bryan Italy Great Britain France Brazil Sweden Norway Peru Russia Spain Wilson Japan Portugal

Clubman Charged With Shooting in Los Angeles

Fred E. Kolb a wealthy clubman is under arrest in Los Angeles charged with shooting Irene Noble 22. Noble says Kolb fired the shot and she was found dying by her brother George Noble who called a physician. Irene Noble likely fatally wounded.

Los Angeles Cal Fred E. Kolb Irene Noble George E. Noble Kolb Miss Noble

Traction Magazine street car copies fall short of plan

Traction Magazine placed on San Antonio street cars in three weeks 11000 copies issued 442 found. June issue placed yesterday and 14000 copies issued for all cars. Earlier 16000 copies were released for the first issue totals 42000. Manager C H Tuppé notes bold warning did not prevent theft.

Tration San Antoni C. “H. Tuppé Traction Magazine

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