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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1913

Page

2

Mr. Panders Endorses Vitalitas At Dallas Exhibit

Dallas sign artist Will Panders credits Vitalitas with curing a long standing stomach trouble and restoring health. He says the earth fluid eases indigestion and various organ ailments and notes a Wag ner Drug Store demonstration at 407 East Houston Street.

Vitalitas Will Panders Dallas Dallas Fair Panders Wagner Drug Store East Houston Street

Elections in Seven States In Progress

Indications of unusually large votes show high interest in the Tammany and fusion contest. About 25 arrests for alleged irregularities in voting were made by noon, including four Columbia University students.

Tammany Fusion Columbia

Liquor Fight Sparks Ohio Election Votes Across Cities

Municipal officers and several constitutional amendments are on ballots as the wet and dry issue dominates polling in Columbus and across Ohio. Activists from the Anti-Saloon League ministers women and young girls advocated at many polls in support of the proposed initiated measures.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Anti-Saloon League

St Jacobs Oil Promises Rapid Back Pain Relief

An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatic stiffness. A small trial bottle is suggested with simple rubbing and a fifty count for relief claiming the oil is magical harmless and non staining.

St. Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs

Statute Aims to Bar Liquor Shipments into Dry Territory

A proposed statute seeks to prohibit the shipment of liquor into areas designated as dry. The measure targets distributors and carriers, with penalties outlined for violations. Supporters say it will strengthen local alcohol bans and reduce cross-border shipments. Opponents warn of economic impact and enforcement challenges.

New Jersey Polls Open. Early Voter Traffic Mixed

Voting for governor and General Assembly began briskly in parts of New Jersey while remaining light in much of the state. Campaign managers anticipate higher turnout later, with total registration about 60 000 fewer than last fall’s 420 000 votes cast.

Trenton N. J General Assembly New Jersey

Judges to be elected in New York elections

Elections are held across New York state for assemblymen and nine Supreme Court judges. Voters will choose two senators to fill seats left by Stilwell and Roosevelt, plus successors to Sullivan and Harrison after their resignations.

Albany N. Y New York State Court of Appeals Supreme Court Stephen J. Stilwell Sing Sing Franklin D. Roosevelt Timothy D. Sullivan Francis Burton Harrison

Rioting Fears Mark Gary Election Day

Fears of rioting surrounded Gary Indiana elections with extra police and state troops on standby. Campaign over the mayoralty pitted incumbent Thomas Knotts against Fusion candidate R O Johnson amid several riots and multiple injuries.

Gary Ind Thomas Knotts R. O. Johnson Fusion

Massachusetts Voting Opens Amid Rainy Election Day

Voters in Massachusetts faced rain as polls opened for the governor race with Gardner Republican Walsh Democrat Bird Progressive and an independent also contesting. In the Third District special election Marshall Progressive and O Connell Democrat were defeated by Wilder last year, while Paige Republican is a former governor's counsel.

Boston Mass Massachusetts Gardner Walsh Bird Marshall O'Connell Wilder Paige

Campaign managers clash as Hunt and Spielman tout re election

In Cincinnati on November 4 campaign managers for Mayor Henry Hunt the Democratic candidate voiced confidence in re election while his Republican rival Frederick S Spielman said he too was certain of victory amid record voter registration.

Cincinnati Ohio Henry Hunt Fredericks. Spielman

Illinois Women Vote in Wet and Dry Elections

Chicago voters reported women participating in polls across 24 Illinois cities in today’s wet and dry contests. Local results were expected to reflect the influence of the newly enfranchised female electorate.

Chicago Illinois

Indiana Cities Vote as Citizens Tickets Enter Local Elections

Indianapolis sees heavier early voting amid streetcar workers strike as every city and town in the state chooses municipal officers. Citizens tickets appear alongside three major party tickets in many locales, complicating the ballots.

Indianapolis Ind

Philadelphia City Election Early Vote Trends

In Philadelphia the early vote was light except in pockets. Voters concentrated on councilmen and county offices as Mayor Blankenburg’s reform coalition sought fusion control of the city councils. Weather was fair and warm across most of the state. The nonpartisan superior court justice ballot drew a light turnout.

Philadelphia Nea Reform Blankenburg Superior Court

Huerta Denies Ultimatum as Naval Moves Escalate

The report notes intensified posturing with the gunboat Wheeling and cruiser Tacoma off Vera Cruz while Petre] and Nashville patrol nearby Dominican waters. On the west coast California and Maryland stand at Guaymas and Mazatlan, and Annapolis and Pittsburg are positioned at Guaymas.

Wheeling Tacoma Vera Cruz Petre Nashville Dominican California Maryland Guaymas Mazatlan Annapolis Pittsburg

American envoy denies Mexico ultimatum to Huerta

Nelson O'Shaughnessey the American charge d'affaires said no ultimatum or formal notice had been presented to Provisional President Huerta and he had no contact with Foreign Minister Moheno for five days. He noted the international situation remains unchanged and cited absence of British Spanish and other ministers from the capital.

Mexico City Nelson O'Shaughnessey Washington United States Huerta O'Shaughnessey Moheno Charge O'Shaughnessey Vera Cruz

Huerta Urged to Resign by Washington ultimatum

Washington demands Huerta resign immediately and not appoint Blanquet or any other ally. Nelson O Shaughnessy delivered the note via Senor Rabago as Huerta offered no reply. The move signals U S support for the Constitutionalist side and hints at possible exile or removal. Reports also note Constitutionalists advancing toward Zacatecas while Queretaro remains a key strategic center.

Mexico City Huerta Mexico Aureliano Blanquet Washington Senor Rabago Nelson O'Shaughnessy State Department Washington Note General Huerta Wilson Bryan Carranza National Palace Queretaro

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

A late 19th or early 20th century style advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for nervousness indigestion gas and sour stomach. It claims relief within five minutes and promotion of a fifty cent case for use by the whole family.

Pape

Railroad Seized by Constitutionalists Near San Luis Potosi

The main line of the National Railway south of San Luis Potosi is under siege by Constitutionalists. North of the city a new tactic posts placards to railroad workers warning they will be hanged if trains run, causing crews to refuse operating trains.

National Railway San Luis Potosi

Diaz Flees Mexico Reaches Havana Aboard Esperanza

General Felix Diaz, fugitive from Mexico, arrived in Havana aboard the steamer Esperanza after transfer from the Michigan. He traveled with attorney Jose Bonales Sandival and Cecilio L. Ocon, both refugees, plus journalist Alexander J. Williams. Diaz spoke of events from Vera Cruz to his departure, noting arrests and his escape from a hotel via rope. He trusted Rear Admiral Fletcher's treatment and plans to go abroad, awaiting future actions. Lieutenant Colonel Katzutsugu Inouye, a Japanese diplomatic attaché, also sailed on the Esperanza.

Havana Felix Diaz Mexico United States Michigan Jose Bonales Sandival Cecilio L. Ocon Alexander J. Williams General Diaz Louisiana Vera Cruz Corcovado General Huerta Wheeling Diaz Fletcher Japan Zaragoza del Rio Paris Congress Katzutsugu Inouye Washington

Flurry in Berlin Over U S Communication

Berlin reports a flurry on the exchange and in newspaper circles over the U S communication to Provisional President Huerta though the foreign office remained less impressed and thought Washington could scarcely have achieved more.

Berlin Huerta United States Foreign Office Washington

Woman's Ills Disappeared in North Bangor and Ann Arbor

Letters from readers claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured female weakness headaches backaches and monthly pains. Mrs James J Stacy of North Bangor reports full recovery and recommends the remedy to many women. Mrs L F Wyckoff of Ann Arbor says it relieved hemorrhages and fainting and urges others to try the medicine as a blessing for women.

North Bangor N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham James J. Stacy Ann Arbor Mich Lydia_ E Inkham

German Press Sees Mixed Reactions to U.S. Mexico Policy

Teutonic papers weigh in on President Wilson and Secretary Bryan's Mexico policy. Some criticize U.S. actions or fear U.S. military intervention, while others praise order and a strong hand, with varying views on Huerta and Huerta's election legitimacy.

Bryan Foreign Office Count Bernstorff United States Gerard Mexico Wilson The Tageblatt Vera Cruz Islso Huerta Vossiche Zettung Tabelatt Lokal Anzeiter Washington Taegliche Rundschau

New Attack on Monterey Reported in Mexican Conflict

Dispatches from the Constitutionalists camp say General Lucio Blanco’s troops from Matamoros joined General Jesus Carranza near Monterey, aiming to retake ground lost in the first battle. Rumors of Navarrete’s collapse lack confirmation while border towns report an overburdened immigration service and ongoing civilian exodus. Piedras Negras remains arms short but expected shipments may arrive soon.

Eagle Pass Tex Monterey Constitutionalists Lucio Blanco Matamoros Jesus Carranza Navarrette Piedras Negras

President Wilson stays calm amid Huerta ultimatum in transit

President Wilson remained calm with no word on the Huerta resignation ultimatum. He traveled by train toward Princeton, New Jersey, accompanied by his daughter Eleanor and relatives from New Orleans, with no indication of worry as he awaited Huerta’s reply.

Wilson Baltimore Mad Huerta Princeton N. J Eleanor Wilson Lucy Mary Smith New Orleans White House

Democratic governor candidate plans campus stroll

Report notes James F. Fielder, the Democratic candidate for governor, plans a two hour voting period then a walk across the university campus with women members of the party. The plan emphasizes engagement with university supporters and local party figures.

James F. Fielder

Carranza Opposes Move On US Intervention

Nogales Sonora November 4 General Venustiano Carranza leader of the Constitutionalists said to consider armed intervention by the United States or any power a great mistake. He declined further comment until he hears from his agents in Washington regarding the US ultimatum demanding Huerta’s immediate retirement.

Nogales Sonora Mex United States Carranza Mexico City Huerta Washington

Death of 2 Year Old Culpepper Brother Son

Noah and Mrs Culpepper mourn the loss of their two year old son Jule Bradley Culpepper who died last night. He had been in San Antonio two days and was brought to Falls City by his parents. The body will be taken to Falls City tonight by Riebe Undertaking Company with the father accompanying.

Culpepper Jule Bradley Culpepper Noah Culpepper Sherman Street San Antonio Falls City Riebe Undertaking Company

Russian immigrant Davis dies at local sanitarium

Davis aged 40 native of Russia and resident of San Antonio for six years, from New York, died at 5 30 this morning. Widow and several children in New York survive. Funeral 4 pm at Pearce Robinson parlors, burial in Orthodox Jewish cemetery. Steam driven motor passenger cars adopted for Bavarian railroads resembling gasoline electric cars in use. some U S regions adopting similar tech.

Davis H. Davis Russia San Antonio New York Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Company Bavaria United States

West Texas Diocese to Elect Bishop Coadjutor in November

The West Texas Episcopal Diocese council meets November 18 at St Mark's in San Antonio to select a bishop coadjutor with right of succession. Four clergymen including Dr Manning of Trinity Church New York Rev Capers Rev Burleson and Rev Philip Cook are named as suited candidates. The gathering may adjourn without a choice if no candidate gains agreement. Delegates from parishes missions clergy and laity will participate and ratification by bishops and parish committees is usually formal. The event also covers electing delegates to the Southwest Missionary Council in Muskogee Oklahoma.

West Texas Protestant Episcopal Church of America Diocese of West Texas San Antonio Missionary Council Province of the Southwest Muskogee Oklo Manning Trinity Church New York Capers Philadelphia Burleson Church Mission House Philip Cook San Anonio

Joske Buys Property Near West Commerce Street

Alexander Joske purchased the L Wolfson property on West Commerce Street near Santa Rosa Avenue for more than $35 000 as part of a plan to widen the street between Main Plaza and the Market House. Wolfson, a New York resident, refused to donate land for the project. Joske bought the site as an investment and has no improvement plans until the city decides on the widening.

L. Wolfson Commerce Street Santa Rosa Avenue Alexander Joske Main Plaza Markethouse Wolfson New York Joske

One Candidate in Race for Virginia Governor

Bright weather marks election day in Richmond as voters head to polls for the Virginia governor race where only Henry C. Stuart, a Democrat, is listed as a candidate.

Richmond Virginia Henry C. Stuart

Heavy Oregon vote as women cast ballots for first time

Portland reports a heavy turnout across Oregon today as voters consider bills from the last legislature. Women participate in a general election for the first time in state history.

Oregon Portland Ore

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