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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1912

Page

11

Brain work urged at Farmers National Congress session

President urges merger of agricultural groups into a United States Country Life Federation. W A Hays proposes joining National Farmers' Congress American Grange Southern Cotton Growers' Association and Farmers' Union. Delegates discuss farm credits good roads and experiment stations as 300 delegates gather in New Orleans for four day event.

United States Country Life Federation National Congress New Orleans Farmers’ National Congress Department of Agriculture W. A. Hays United States National Farmers' Congress American Grange Southern Cotton Growers’ Association The Farmers’ Union Middle West West Minnesota St. Paul Charles F. Sanfod New London Ohio Congress Sanford France Germany

Lost boy found after hunting trip escape

Harold Toft, 14 year old son of L S Toft of 106 Pine Street, ran away from home to Kerrville to visit friends and relatives. Parents learned of the absence after he did not return Wednesday, prompting a day of frantic search. The youth was later found jumping out near his aunt's ranch.

Harold Toft L.S. Toft Uth Pine Street Ing Kerrville

Lost Boy Found After Aunt Notified Sparks Search

Police were alerted when the aunt notified authorities, prompting a search that led to the recovery of the missing boy. The discovery ends a daylong effort involving local responders and volunteers in Kerrville.

Mill workers to testify in Ettor Gioannitti case trial

Lawrence workers gathered outside Salem court before proceedings to testify for the defense in the Ettor Gioannitti Caruso murder trial over Anna Lopizzo’s death during last winter’s strike riot.

Salem Mass Lawrence Joseph J. Ettor Arturo Giovannitti Joseph Caruso Anna Lopizzo

Free UT concert aids students by Ellery's band

Col. George W. Brackenridge of San Antonio funded a free concert in the University of Texas auditorium last night. Ellery's band, fresh from San Antonio engagement, performed for a large audience of students and the public as it travels north.

Austin Tex George W. Brackenridge San Antonio University of Texas Ellery

Halstead Leaves Chronicle in Houston Farewell

The Press club and city business groups plan a farewell reception tonight for W. L. Halstead, business manager of the Chronicle for two years. He retires to take the business manager role at the Atlanta Constitution.

Halstead Chronicle Houston Tex Press Club W. L. Halstead The Atlanta Constitution

Fort Worth discovers wholesale jail delivery plot

Fort Worth officers uncover a planned jail break that could free three condemned men and numerous others. Ringleader identified as Tom Tate, a Smith county prisoner sentenced to death. Tate allegedly ordered two, wounded two, and assaulted another near Tyler last February as the grand jury investigates.

Fort Worth Tex Tom Tate Smith County Tyler

Grant goat ranch keeper walks 36 miles to vote in Port Aransas

W H Grant, keeper of the Grant goat ranch on Mustang Island in Nueces county, walked 36 miles from his home to Port Aransas to vote for Woodrow Wilson and C B Colquitt. He reached Aransas Pass at 12:15 p m Tuesday and immediately went to the polls.

Corpus Christi Tex Nueces County Texas W. H. Grant Grant Mustang Island Port Aransas Woodrow Wilson C. B. Colquitt Aransas Pass

Vinci a Wonder Drug for Delicate Children

Mrs. Wm Archer of Long Branch New Jersey testifies Vinci cod liver and iron preparation strengthened her frail daughter. The product is praised as a body builder and sleep helper with guaranteed money back if no benefit. San Antonio druggist A M Fischer endorses Saxo Salve for eczema.

Vinci Wm. Archer Long Branch N. J A. M. Fischer San Antonio P. S

Fear for Safety of American Aeronaut

Friends of John Watts of Kansas City worry about the balloonist and his aide Arthur Atherholt after they vanished during the James Gordon Bennett trophy race. A four word cablegram from Pskov, Russia said they were safe, but officials suspect arrest or illness. The Kansas City Aeroclub president and American embassies in St Peters burg Stockholm and Copenhagen seek to locate them.

Kansas City John Watts Baloon Duesseldorf II Arthur T. Atherholt Philadelphia Pskov Russia

Swope Estate Division Allocates Large Kansas City Property

In Kansas City on November 8 the estate of Col Thomas M Swope was partitioned. Frances Hyde wife of Dr B Clarke Hyde received property valued at 118000. Felix Swope of Midway Ky a nephew received 74000. Heirs divided assets appraised at 1350000 with additional city property valued at 600090.

Kansas City Thomas M. Swope Frances Hyde B. Clarke Hyde Hyde Col. Swope Felix Swope Midway Col. Wope

Steamer Royal George Stranded With 500 Aboard

The Royal George remained stuck on rocks on the Isle of Orleans in the St. Lawrence River. Rough weather kept rescue tugs at bay, leaving about 500 steerage passengers aboard through the forenoon.

Quebec Royal George Isle of Orleans St. Lawrence

Texas Wonder promises cures for kidney and bladder troubles

Claiming to treat men and women with kidney and bladder irregularities the Texas Wonder tonic is advertised to dissolve gravel cure diabetes and back pain. The ad offers mail order for $1 00 with a two month supply and praises testimonials from St Louis Missouri and indicates druggists sell the product.

Texas Wonder Texas E. W. Hall Olive Arent St. Louis

Henry Fest Stricken Dies at 55 in San Antonio

Henry Fest a farmer 55 died suddenly from heart trouble at 2 30 pm yesterday while working at a gravel pit on the Fest and Horne road. A native of San Antonio he is survived by wife five sons Frank George John Henry William two daughters Della Helen and two brothers Ed and John Fest, all of San Antonio. Funeral from Ed Fest residence 1701 North Flores at 4 pm followed by services at St Marys Catholic church. Riebe Undertaking Co auto ambulance service. Phone 341.

Henry Fest Fest and Horne Road Mr. Fest San Antonio Frank George John Henry William Fest Della Helen Fest John Fest Riebe Undertaking Company Ed. Fest North Flores Street St. Mary's Catholic Church

Jinks McCreary Shot in Cincinnati

Jinks McCreary a noted race track figure for a decade was shot and likely fatally wounded in Cincinnati. Captain James Jacobs of the Latonia Jockey Club detectives is under arrest charged with shooting with intent to kill and says he fired only after being assaulted by McCreary. McCreary had been barred from Latonia track entrance earlier this season.

Cincinnati McCreary James Jacobs Latonia Jockey Club Latonia

Marines Help Suppress Rebellion in Nicaragua

The U S cruiser Cleveland arrived from Nicaragua with details of fighting in Nicaragua where U S marines joined after the Colorado crew deaths. A landing party led by Lieutenant Commander Edward Woods and Lieutenant D F Gardiner moved with machine guns 15 miles to Poseltego, engaging rebels and killing many, then marched on to Chendego which fell after a ten day siege.

San Francisco Cal United States Cleveland Nicaragua Central American Republic Colorado Corinto Edward Woods D. F. Gardiner Poseltego Chendego

Carnegie Will Pay No Tax in New York

Andrew Carnegie avoids personal property tax as city assessment of 10 million dollars cancelled after he testified the value of his city effects was under 3.5 million with debts totaling 8.4 million. The action came before the tax department president.

Carnegie New York Navy Andrew Carnegie

Chamber of Commerce plans brief wage campaign for new members

A rapid membership drive is planned by the Chamber of Commerce, targeting new recruits over a few days. Current membership exceeds 2000, with lists prepared for canvassing. Campaign slated for late next week or the following week.

Chamber of Commerce T. L. Conroy Board of Directors

Health Restored By Eckman's Alterative

Sworn affidavit from JOSEPH B. WHITE details recovery from glandular tuberculosis after using Eckman's Alterative from March 1909 to November 1910. He reports regained strength and health, no hemorrhages since treatment, and continued work without sickness. The remedy is claimed effective for bronchitis hay fever throat and lung troubles and upbuilding the system.

Eckman Larnston St Phila Joseph B. White A. M. Fischer Eckmann Philadelphia

Fire Wipes Brookneal Town, $100000 Loss Likely Uninsured

Fire of unknown origin swept Brookneal early today nearly destroying the town. Loss estimated around 100000 with less than one quarter insured. No lives lost. Population about 500. Only three small business houses escaped the flames.

Brooknea Brooknell

October births exceed deaths in Gonzales County

Vital statistics from the county clerk show eleven births and five deaths in October. The data reflect a net population increase for the month in Gonzales Texas.

Gonzales Tex

Recall petition filed to remove Seattle mayor Cottrell

A recall petition for Mayor George F. Cottrell with about 24,000 signatures was filed in the comptroller's office. It alleges lack of executive ability and moral courage and interference by certain persons and institutions in political matters, and cites failures to enforce citizens rights and respect for the American flag.

Seattle Wash George F. Cottrell Comptroller's Office Cottrell

Blackburns Casca Royal Pills advertised for multiple ailments

A 10c to 25c ad promises medicine for constipation bilious ness stomach liver and bowel trouble will be worth dollars in better health. Try Blackburns Casca Royal Pills once and prove it.

Blackburn

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