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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
8
A Chicago fund of 220000 raised by citizens for the widows of nineteen firemen who died in the stock yards fire will be distributed immediately. The committee planned to invest income for the widows, but a court ordered immediate distribution. Mrs. Margaret Horan, widow of Fire Marshal Horan, will receive.
The document states that $17,000 goes to one widow and $11,000 to Mrs. Helen Burroughs, widow of Lieutenant Burroughs. Averaging $6,600 per widow or mother, and about $2,000 for each of thirty five children.
T Homan, who bought the Ussery mills on the San Marcos river, prepares to build a tannery and a collar factory in Luling Texas. The plans indicate expansion of local industry and job potential.
To Organize Rebekahs in Luling Texas the Odd Fellows have secured a charter list and expect to establish a flourishing Rebekah lodge soon.
Dr. Moore, based in San Antonio, treats a wide range of eye conditions with the Oscillator method. He offers free consultations and operates from Suite 204 Gunter Office Building at the corner of Houston and Roosevelt Streets, with patients from across the region testifying to his skill.
The Citizen's League meeting ended in chaos over a resolution to nominate a candidate for each county office opposing the incumbent. After much confusion the measure passed then was reconsidered for sixty days at Beethoven hall. Terrell spoke briefly as unrest rose, then left. the minutes show new officers and a 16 member executive committee to include one member per ward and district. Royal orchestra plays at the Saratoga restaurant daily.
A personal essay argues that job loss stems from mental fret and bodily illness. The author links stomach troubles to cloudy thinking and poor performance, endorsing Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy and urging readers to seek better health to regain employment.
The ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound as the best remedy to break a severe cold or grippe with doses every two hours for three doses. It claims rapid relief of headache nasal symptoms fever and aching and asserts quinine is ineffective for colds after three years of research.
A ruling from Monsignor Falconio to Bishop John W. Shaw abolishes "in fee simple" church property ownership and promotes parish corporations modeled on New York, with a bishop, vicar general, parish priest and two laymen. Shaw will investigate Texas laws to see if this is permissible and may seek applicable legislation if not. Bishop Shaw notes bishops presently have no private estate and church ownership covers all possessions.
An advertised health claim asserts Rexall Orderlies provide immediate relief from constipation with a money back guarantee. It describes mild action on the bowels, suitability for all ages, and mentions sizes 12, 36, and 80 tablets with prices.
The article notes Murfreesboro in Tennessee seeks to establish its exact centennial birthday as a historic town near the videographical center of the state. Discrepancies exist between 1811 and several 1810s dates, with the state archivist involved in the debate.
The Holy See seeks clear rules on church property tenure to prevent misunderstandings. Bishop Shaw notes little trouble in Texas but says the Sacred Congregation has sent its ruling to all United States bishops. Months earlier US bishops were asked for their views via the apostolic delegate in Washington.
Archie Forrest son of Mrs J B Beadle, 2410 Buena Vista, was knocked unconscious with severe bruises and head cuts when he hung from a moving International and Great Northern street car on West Commerce Street and was struck by an oncoming car between Cibolo and Navidad streets. He received medical care at Spellesey drug store and remained unconscious for hours.
HOUSTON Tex November 1 Rev J Morgan Weaver the negro preacher arrested yesterday on a charge of ar son continues in jail today in default of 3000 bail.
A Kansas City jury awarded 3500 to 5 year old Orel Munden after a local jeweler used his picture in an advertisement. The ad linked Christmas gifts to the child and family, implying purchases by Papa for mamma and sister.
Felipe Reyes was arrested yesterday in Luling Texas for kidnapping a child named Herricio Hano Reyes. He was taken to Lockhart jail for holding.
An old remedy lists half ounce fluid extract Buchu half ounce Murax compound and gin as a backache treatment. It claims to ease frequent urination and rheumatic pains linked to kidney bladder disorders and cautions these conditions can lead to Bright's disease or diabetes. The note asserts the potion provides quick, permanent results.
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