Peace advocates discuss war horrors and peace at Washington meeting
The Washington Peace Society opened with noted speakers including Philander Claxton Thomas Nelson Page John Barrett O P Austin and Benjamin Trueblood. Austin warned that war disrupts commerce and cuts incomes for a third of Americans as he cited trade impacts. France and Germany import inferior wine from Greece for blending.
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Associated Press
Washington
Washington Peace Society
Philander P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Thomas Nelson Page
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
O. P. Austin
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Benjamin F. Trueblood
American Peace Society
Willet M. Hayes
Austin
France
Germany
Greece
Adler-ika: German remedy for appendicitis and digestion
San Antonio residents try Adler-ika a buckthorn bark and glycerine mix claimed to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas instantly. The advertisement credits H L Wagner at Avenue C and Houston Street as contact.
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San Antonio
H. L. Wagner
Avenue C
Houston Street
Railroad Time Table Shows Diverse Northward and Local Trains
The timetable lists numerous trains from the north and local routes, including Nos. 4 6 7 9 12 and several from Houston New Orleans Galveston and Kerrville. It notes departures and arrivals with destinations like Palestine Laredo Mexico Dallas Fort Worth Waco and El Paso plus connections to Cuero Victoria and coast towns.
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Houston
New Orleans
Galveston
Dallas
Ft. Wopgh
North
Dallas, Ft. Worth
Waco
A. P
Coast
Kerrville
Sun- Crs
Oes
East
el Paso
West
Victoria
Cuero
Santa Fe
I. & Depot
Beer in a year per capita amountless
Special to The Light Washington November 6 report from the bureau of statistics shows Americans drink more beer than any nation, though per capita beer use is lower than Belgium United Kingdom Germany and Denmark. United States leads in distilled spirits consumption except Russia. Wine per capita is below several European countries.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Germany
Russia
Belgium
United Kingdom
Denmark
Hungary
Austria
France
Netherlands
Sweden
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
Roumania
Serbia
Canada
New Zealand
Mexican killed near Floresville. Gonzalez charged
Alfredo Rivas, a Mexican, was shot and killed late Saturday about twelve miles southeast of Floresville. Ernesto Gonzalez, about 40, also Mexican, was arrested and charged with the killing and jailed. An examining trial is set for tomorrow with Gonzalez claiming the shooting was accidental.
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Floresville
Tex
Alffredo Rivas
Ernesto Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Rivas
Austin Business League to appoint delegates
The Austin Business League board will meet tomorrow night to appoint delegates for the upcoming Industrial Congress in Dallas and the Good Roads congress in Rochester New York later this month. Directors will also consider Austin representation at the Chicago Land exposition beginning December 2.
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Austin
Tex
Austin Business League
Dallas
Industrial Congress
Rochester
N. Y
Bohemian Farmer Beaten and Robbed Near Halletsville
John Matusek, a Bohemian farmer living three miles east of town, was beaten unconscious and robbed Saturday night about 10 o'clock on his way home. A negro named Larry Johnson was arrested. District court is in session and the grand jury is ordered to reconvene at 9 this morning. Johnson has served two terms in the penitentiary from this county.
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Hallettsville
Tex
John Matusek
Larry Johnson
Fire destroys Cooper's bakery in Corpus Christi
Fire in the business district of Corpus Christi early Sunday morning entirely destroyed Cooper's bakery with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars. Volunteer firefighters prevented damage to nearby homes as there was no wind at the time.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Cooper's Bakery
Alleged Gamblers Arrested in City Waive
Deputy Stevens says G M Padgett ran a gambling game and faces vagrancy charges in Justice Fisk's court. Yesterday the sheriff arrested Len Anderson and Pat Donoghue for exhibiting games, with Anderson facing a felony and Donoghue a misdemeanor.
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G. M. Padgett
Stevens
Ben Fisk
Len Anderson
Pat Donoghue
Pagett
Plumpness and Blood Health Advertised Tablets
An advertisement touts 3 grain mypo nuclone tablets to restore red blood cell nutrition and increase weight, claiming dramatic improvements after several months. It promotes sealed packages in well stocked apothecary shops and notes Pain-Away-Pills as safe for headaches and neuralgia sold at all drugstores.
Right Must Settle The Railroad Strike Now
Judge Henry C. Niles urges settlement of the Illinois Central railroad strike while condemning lawlessness and prepollution by local officials. Federal officials anticipate indictments against strikers or sympathizers as over a hundred witnesses are summoned from McComb City Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Navy
Illinois Central Railroad
Federal Grand Jury
Henry C. Niles
Niles
Federal Department of Justice
Grand Jury
McComb City
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Cure in San Antonio
Mrs. W. A. McGown of 106 Nathan Street, San Antonio, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills permanently relieved her back ache and kidney trouble. She praises the remedy and notes continued freedom from symptoms two years after first use. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo are U S sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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San Antonio
Doan
W. A. McGown
Nathan Street
Texas
Bexar Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
San Antonio Eyes Specialist Promises Free Consultations
Dr. Moore, practicing three years in San Antonio, advertises cure for eye diseases with offices in the Gunter Building at the corner of Houston and Mary’s Streets. He claims many patients cured locally and statewide, offering the Oscillator treatment for weak eyes and headaches and free consultations for a short time.
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Moore
San Antonio
St. Louis
Gunter Offices
Nouston and
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Mary's Streets
San and
Registrar general notes births deaths trends in 1909 report
The registrar general reports that the proportion of ereteoeen falls almost continuously in England and Wales during 1909 as detailed in the births deaths and marriages statistics.
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England
Wales
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