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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1912

Page

8

Nervousness Relief Promised by Dr Williams Pink Pills

An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervousness and related symptoms. It cites Mrs G E Nel of Elmwood Place Ohio detailing headaches dizziness cold extremities and exhaustion improved after use. Pills sold widely or mailed from Schenectady New York at 60 cents a box or six for 2.50.

G. E. Nel Oak Street Elmwood Place Ohio Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenecs N.Y

Paving Push for Commerce Street Through Sixth and Seventh Wards

Property owners in the Sixth and Seventh wards discussed a plan to pave Commerce Street from the Sunset tracks to New Braunfels Avenue. City Engineer Pancoast indicated possible city help funded partly by back taxes, while owners would supply additional support. A committee was formed to work with the mayor on utilizing back taxes to finance paving east of the tracks with asphalt favored for ease of cemetery access.

Commerce Street New Braunfels Avenue Aaron Pancoast Robert Uhr Boynton Jones W. L. Goode F. L. Ripley Charles Lucas James Anderson J. L. Heck Otto Zirkel Theo Magott C. B. Waters

Taft Endorses Militia Pay Bill Before Congress

President Taft releases a letter to John W. Kirby of New York endorsing the militia pay bill. The measure would allow militiamen to serve without sacrifice and receive a percentage of regular army pay, costing about 3 million dollars yearly if enacted, with the War Department arguing it would boost militia efficiency.

Washington Taft John W. Kirby New York Congress War Department

Sunset route to run new San Antonio Houston train

The Sunset route will operate a new train between San Antonio and Houston starting in November. The local train departs San Antonio at 8:00 am and arrives in Houston at 4:00 pm, making all stops. The opposite direction departs Houston at 7:30 am and reaches San Antonio at 3:30 pm.

San Antonio Houston el Paso New Orleans

Streetcar Strike Leaves Jacksonville Stalled

In Jacksonville on November 1 troops guard the city as the street railway remains idle after a strike by motormen and conductors. The company cites its right to hire its workers and says settlement is distant while workers accuse the firm of firing 25 union organizers.

Jacksonville Fla Street Railway Texas Union

Lydia Locke Hurt in New York Auto Collision

Opera singer Lydia Locke, renowned in New York and London, was fatally or seriously injured in an early today car crash after a Halloween party. Chauffeur Dwight Dana and several others were hurt or shaken in the collision.

Lydia Locke New York London Dwight Dana

Utica Holds Honor Guard for Late Vice President Sherman

Utica New York begins public viewing of Vice President Sherman's body at the county courthouse from 3 to 9 PM with a guard of honor by two National Guard companies. The cortege to the home and church precedes burial in a Mausoleum at Forest Hill cemetery. Condolences pour in and honorary pallbearers named.

Utica N. Y Sherman County Court House Court House National Guard First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Sherman Forest Hill Cemetery United States Eliga Root Thomas R. Proctor Charles §. Symonds William 8. Doolittle J. Francis Day George FE. Duncan Charles B. Rogers William T

Taft Leaves Today for Utica Funeral Trip

President Taft plans to travel to Utica for Vice President Sherman’s funeral with likely the entire congressional committee. He will depart Washington this afternoon and stay in New York tonight, then rejoin the congressional special train tomorrow morning.

Washington D. C Taft Utica Sherman Congressional Committee Mr. Sherman White House H. W. Taft New York Grand Central Station Cincinnati

Post Offices May Close For Sherman Funeral

Postmaster General Hitchcock authorized postmasters to close post offices tomorrow as part of funeral arrangements for Vice President Sherman. Public business will permit, with discretion granted to postmasters. The Supreme Court invited to attend the funeral and designated Justices Hughes and Pitney to represent the court.

Washington Hitchcock Sherman Supreme Court of the United States Hughes and Pitney New York Utica Senate Treasury Department

Farewell Reception Held for Prospect Hill Pastor

Members of Prospect Hill Methodist church honored Rev. C. V. Liles with a farewell reception as he leaves for Lampasas. Liles led the charge to build the current $25,000 church and helped grow the congregation during a three year pastorate.

Prospect Hill Methodist Church M. Liles C. V. Liles Lampasas Liles Prospect Hill

Simple home remedy to darken gray hair and improve scalp

A inexpensive at home mixture using Barbo Compound bay rum glycerine and water claims to darken gray hair gradually and promote hair growth. Apply weekly until desired shade achieved then biweekly and note it does not stain skin or fabrics unlike many dyes.

Pasted Name on Ballot Affects Local Election

The attorney general approves 29 000 pastecards bearing Joseph Eidson’s name to cover C W Taylor on the ballot in the Eleventh district. Despite Taylor withdrawing October 18, Eidson will appear in the Democratic column. Officials urge voters to use Eidson on the ticket. Mead notes law caps paste use and scratches not allowed.

Attorney General’s Department Joseph Eidson C. W. Taylor Taylor Eidson Robert P. Coon State Executive Committee Marshall Hicks Woodrow Wilson Kidson Coon C. E. Mead Mead

Navy wireless station Arlington powers up quicker than expected

Washington officials report the Arlington Virginia wireless station is already operating at higher power than anticipated. Since opening last Monday night with one quarter of sending power, today nearly half the full power is in use. Signals were first received clearly at Charleston Portsmouth and St Augustine.

Washington Navy Arlington Charleston Portsmouth St. Augustine

Eddy Estate Appraised in New Hampshire Will Case

Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Christian Science church had 82843 75 in personal property and real estate valued at 155000 in Massachusetts at death. Appraisers Streeter Jennings and Worthington report to administrator Josiah Fornald. Personal property goes to the church. total about 2000000 to be turned over. Temperatures fall and hunters seek quail as game is scarcer due to summer drought.

M. B Boston Mary Baker Eddy The Christian Science Church Massachusetts Thomas W. Streeter Erick EB. Jennings John W. Worthington Josiah I. Fornald Concord N. H

Hunters Desert Houston

Houston nov 1 strong north wind affected activities as hunters prepared for the day. Local reports note unsettled conditions and cautious plans for outdoor ventures amid breezy weather.

Hunters Desert Houston Houston, Tex

Osteopath Dr J R Cunningham Listed at 4491 Blog

Short note lists Dr J R Cunningham osteopath at the address 4491 Blog with an old phone reference. No further details provided.

J. R. Cunningham

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