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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
2
Washington chatter notes many Democrats expect Hadley to decline second place deeming it an empty honor. Taft remains optimistic about GOP unity and plans a National Republican Club independent of the committee to sustain party activity beyond elections.
Roosevelt gathers reports on progressive results from state lieutenants and says he will explain his view of the outcome and the outlook. Sagamore Hill confirms the fight continues as he plans a quiet winter with selective speeches and ongoing progressive propaganda.
Sylvester Steward alters South Olive street for 300 dollars. Mrs N E Chittem repairs in Dallas for 100 dollars. Pp St Jaweet adds a 3 room dwelling on Denver Boulevard Weeangen with Howard street 2500 dollars. Mrs Tena Campbell repairs Martin street 1000 dollars. Frank Allen and P B Barne build a 5 room dwelling on Monterrey street 1200 dollars. F H Yeagley 3 room dwelling Monterrey street 1200 dollars. PB Yeagley 3 room dwelling Mona street 115 dollars. Sibaek dwelling Monterrey street 1150 dollars.
The Light reports a ten dollar contribution to rebuild J. Johns orphanage raised by two girls Gladys England and Marjorie England.
Early returns show Democrats at 47 Senate seats with several states still unreported. In Minnesota Roosevelt leads, while Taft’s vote lags. Kansas shifts toward Thompson, and Capper vs Hodges in Kansas narrows to a few hundred votes. Northeast sun, patronage notes, and party leadership share concerns.
Progressive leaders announced a large Roosevelt plurality in Los Angeles county based on late returns. They reported about 21,000 in the county versus officials’ figures nearly 6,000 lower, with the official count expected to confirm or narrow the gap.
An advertisement touts Protone as a miraculous weight and nerve boost promising 30 pounds gained in 30 days. It includes testimonials, a free 50 cent sample offer, and promises of a free book “Why You Are Thin” with coupon give away.
A promotion offers a free Protone home package and a book titled Why You Are Thin. Readers must mail a filled coupon with 10 cents to cover postage and include their name address and city state. Detroit Michigan is listed as the company location.
The regular one thousand size of Protone is for sale in San Antonio by A. M. Fischer Gibbs Building W. C. Kalteyer 410 East Houston Street Adolph Driess 119 North Alamo Street J W Taliaferro 120 East Houston Street No free packages from druggists.
Washington, D. C. November 7. The new senate will include many well known veterans and a large infusion of new blood. Among those holding over are Root Lodge La Follette Gallinger Penrose Clapp Culberson Kern O Gorman Rayner Shively and Hoke Smith.
At Austin many state officials face inquiries and letters for endorsements to federal posts. Prospective applicants visit the capitol in person. Governor Colquitt telegraphs Governor Wilson with congratulations and noted his responsibility and opportunity.
Judge Cato Sells Texas national committeeman writes to a postmaster candidate. He says a worthy Democrat may be a candidate for political preferment but notes that in most cases the term of the present incumbent will not expire.
Ninety precincts in Bexar County report election returns with Democratic and Republican counts. The overall tally nears nine thousand votes as 89 precincts have cast ballots and three await results. Names appear for Democratic and Republican candidates with varying tallies across districts.
The San Antonio Equalization Board meets to review all rendered and unrendered city assessments. Mayor Jones and Aldermen Richter Uhr Menger and Lipscomb serve as members with sessions starting at 9 each morning. Citations are issued to require owner appearances and protests on smaller property assessments are heard first.
J F Carter secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will inaugurate a drive to raise twenty thousand dollars for the Charities Fund association. Subscriptions will be sought from member charities including the Associated Charities Playground association San Antonio Humane society Kindergarten association and the Free Clinic.
Johanna H. Ernst aged 50 died at 4 50 pm at 402 East Evergreen Street native of New Braunfels came to the city two weeks ago from Seguin she leaves four daughters and two sons in law and will be buried in Comal town cemetery after services conducted by Rev Meunich and Rev Launch Brown Hardy J Brown 30 died at 4 45 am at his brother’s home 111 West Houston Street native of Georgia resident of the city seven years employed by the traction company survived by widow Eugenia Ball and several siblings funeral at 3 30 pm from the brother’s residence with interment in New Lutheran cemetery.
Martin J. Arnold leads the Bexar County Highway league legislative committee to study road improvement measures. Members investigate proposals and plan to meet Governor Colquitt and the state committee before drafting bills for the next legislature. Arnold studies convict labor use for public roads based on Colorado methods.
Geo W Sunday of Ft Bayard New Mexico praises Strolin the Swiss remedy for lung relief. He reports no pain in lungs easier expectoration no night cough better sleep appetite restored strength and renewed health. The Sirolin Co lists information and success stories from specialists abroad.
Chester Terrell will study the character of local road laws. Judge J. T. Slader will report on deficiencies in bond securing laws for road improvements. J. W. Warren, president of the State Highway Association, will discuss organizing a state highway department.
In San Antonio during October the local Navy recruiting office ranked fourth among district stations for enlistments. Of 29 applicants received, five were accepted and enlisted. The report highlights the Texas and Oklahoma district recruiting performance.
Restore cough relief at home with a Pinex and sugar syrup formula. Mix sugar and warm water, add Pinex, store in a pint bottle, and take a teaspoon every one to three hours. Claims include quick relief, suitability for croup and throat ailments, and a money back guarantee.
The examination passage led to a submission to the naval training station in San Francisco. EK Beckman in charge of the station said seven applicants were received last week, one of whom passed but is under age awaiting papers for enlistment. October rankings list Dallas first, Fort Worth second, Denison third.
H L Wagner druggist introduces Adler i ka, a buckthorn bark and glycerine mix, claimed to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation instantly in a single dose. Described as a German remedy once famous for appendicitis relief, praised by local readers.
An old advertisement touts MacLaren's Mustard Cerate as a remedy for colds and related pains. It promises rapid relief from lumbago sore throat congested lungs and neuralgia and claims the product never blisters the skin. Sold at Schwab McElray drug stores and other outlets for 25 or 30 cents with a free sample offer.
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