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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1912

Page

3

San Antonio Ad Campaign Prepares for November Rollout

Leading publications across the northeast will carry San Antonio tourism and convention ads starting November 17 as the Chamber of Commerce finalizes copy with Crockett Agency. The plan covers 34 papers in the United States and Canada and aims to attract millions of readers with 850 columns of San Antonio attraction content.

Chamber Commerce San Antonio San An North East Sin Pnio Uy ’. Crockett Crockett J. F. Carter Chamber of Commerce Crockett Agency Mbver of Commerce United States Canada Hach R Icago Examiner Chicago Hire Herald Chicago Tribune Cleve- Plain Dealer Des Moines

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief

Readers share testimonials from Rochester Ohio and nearby towns about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound easing menstrual cramps dizziness irregularities and backaches. Mothers and teens claim regained health after short courses describing relief and gratitude toward the company products.

Chester N. Y N. Yatsville Ohio Lydia RB. Pinkham Pink B. Fosnaugh Stoutsville Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia B. Pankham Lynn

Lyon Pleased With Roosevelt Showing

Col. Cecil A. Lyon of Sherman former Republican state chair and now Progressive national committee member arrived in San Antonio for personal business. He praised Roosevelt and predicted a Progressive sweep in four years and noted plans to meet in Chicago on December 12 with other party leaders to map next steps.

Cecil A. Lyon Sherman Republican State Executive Committee Progressive Party San Antonio Menger Colonel Lyon America Progressives Roosevelt Lyon New York Madison Square Garden Chicago Progressive National Executive Committee

Bailey weary of answering rumors about resigning

Senator Bailey told the Associated Press in Gainesville that he was tired of replies to rumors about resigning from congress before his term ends. He said any decision would be his and uncommitted today, adding his answer was decisive until further notice. Bond issues approved in Texas include Hollis district bonds of $1,250, Dublin district bonds of $44,000, and Brown County district No 6 bonds of $3,060.

Gainesville Tex Bailey Associated Press Congress Austin J. R. Horn Hollis Independent School District Madisonville Attorney General’s Department Dublin Independent School District Brown County Common School District

Howard in Fort Worth Confesses Cali Murder

Howard arrived in Fort Worth after a California arrest for a murder twelve years past. He admits killing Joe Greenburg but says the act was justified, aiming to clear his conscience of any reproach and prompting his surrender.

Howard Fort Worth Tex Fn Howard California Joe Greenburg

Obituary notes Lawson Erick P Lawson and Crooks

Lawson Erick P Lawson 54 died last night in a local hospital native of Williamson county Texas he came three weeks ago for medical care and served 18 years in the U S Army including Spanish American War and the Philippines He is survived by his mother three sisters and two brothers The body will be sent to Round Rock for burial by Riebe Undertaking company accompanied by his brother in law C J Anderson Crooks Joseph W 38 a railway conductor killed in a Mississippi accident November 7 buried in this city The funeral is at Sloan Hagy Undertaking Company at 4 o clock with interment in City Cemetery No 4

Lawson Erick P. Lawson Williamson County Tex United States Army Philippines S. Lawson Round Rock C. J. Anderson Georgetown Bergmund Estle Swinson New York City Will John Lawson Riebe Undertaking Company Crooks Joseph W. Crook Mississippi San Antonio Order of Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company City

Two Corporations Chartered in Texas

Attorney A Williams of Dallas obtained secretary of state approval for two new Texas corporations. The International Electric company of Eagle Pass has capital stock of 160000 dollars, with founders W H Painter Charles H Hubbell and D G Fisher, all of Dallas. Eagle Pass Water company, also of Eagle Pass, has capital stock 60000 dollars, formed by J D Oliver W L Davis and J D Caldwell of Dallas.

Austin Tex A. Williams Dallas Texas Power & Light Company International Electric Company Eagle Pass Eagle Pass Water Company W. H. Painter Charles H. Hubbell D. G

Slayden Heads Out On Weeklong Hunting Trip

Congressman James Slayden departs with a party tonight for a week of deer hunting on W. B. Tuttle’s ranch near Laredo. He joked that avoiding federal patronage requests is his main aim.

Slayden James Slayden W. B. Tuttle Laredo Congressman Slayden

Boys Accused of Burglary in Harlan Dale

Affidavits charging Leslie and Leo Rhodes and James Douglas with burglary and theft over fifty dollars were filed today in Justice Fisk's court by Detective Miller. The boys, aged 15 to 17, are accused of breaking into a residence in Harlan dale and taking a quantity of clothing.

Leslie Leo Rhodes James Douglas Justice Fisk Miller Harlandale

Cure eczema claims by doctor with free trial offer

An advertisement by Dr. J. B. Cannaday of Sedalia Missouri promises a guaranteed cure for eczema including conditions like salt rheum and pruritus. It offers a free trial upon writing today and urges readers to share the notice with others who suffer eczema.

Nat J. B. Cannaday Park Square Sedalia Refesedene Third National Bank Seladia

Chamber of Commerce Eyes $25 000 St John’s Orphanage Fund

An executive committee meeting is set for this afternoon at 5 to plan ways to raise the remaining $10,000 for the St John’s orphanage building fund. Emil Frank will appoint five committees to garner $2,000 each and finish the drive in two or three days. At 3:30, the woman’s auxiliary meets to review the benefiting performance held Thursday night, with totals not yet released but likely over $2,000 net.

Chamber of Commerce St. John’s Emil Frank Woman's Auxiliary

Printers of The Light Thank Diocesan Officials

Rev Father W W Hume secretary of the Catholic diocese thanks the printers of The Light for their generous donation to St John’s orphanage building fund. He notes the bishop will respond in a few days.

of the Light W. W. Hume St. John’s Printers of the Light

Stemmering Lodge Votes for Orphanage Memorial Fund

Stemmering Lodge O. H. S. members met last night and approved a $10 donation to the Chamber of Commerce fund to rebuild St. John's orphanage as a memorial to the Sisters of Charity who perished in the fire.

Stemmering Lodge Chamber of Commerce St. John’s Orphanage Sisters of Charity

Robbins Resigns From Texas Comptroller Post

A. C. Robbins, member elect of the Thirty third Texas legislature from the Twenty eighth district of Smith and Henderson counties, resigns from his comptroller's department clerkship effective November 10 and returns to Athens to prepare for legislative duties.

Austin Tex A. C. Robbins Smith and Henderson Comptroller’s Department Lane

Wilson listens to editorials on tariff revision policy

President-elect Wilson praised editorials and declarations urging or opposing an extra session to revise the tariff. He said newspapers help his listening policy and noted critics misread state results. He plans a weeks long vacation before announcing major policies. Inauguration plans in Washington are being discussed by Democrats. Foltz urges including women in the cabinet for broader public good.

Princeton N. J Wilson Congress Los Angeles Cal Clara Shortridge Foltz California

South America Pleased by Wilson Victory

Valparaiso reports general press acclaim for Woodrow Wilson as U S president elect. The result is viewed as ensuring continued friendship between North and South America. An unrelated ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as an effective remedy for blood disease.

South America Valparaiso Chill Woodrow Wilson United States North

M Halff Homestead on Goliad Street For Sale In San Antonio

One of the finest residences in San Antonio offered for sale at a bargain and on good terms. The M Halff Homestead on Goliad street lies close in within a good neighborhood. Woodward and Altgelt are the listing agents.

San Antonio M. Halff Goliad Street Woodward & Altgelt

Texas Baptist mission fund hits early milestone

In Fort Worth Texas by 8 a m on November 9 the Baptist General Convention of Texas room was already full. The Judson memorial movement begun a year earlier has raised $50 000 in Texas and Dr George W Truitt of Dallas presented a resolution urging Texas to join in completing the $1 250 000 goal for foreign mission equipment.

Fort Worth Tex Baptist General Convention of Texas Judson Memorial Texas George W. Truitt Dallas

Negro cut in back after secret society dispute

Albert Washington lies in City Hospital with a severe back wound after a dispute over a negro secret society ended in a fight where a knife was used. Boyd Milholland, alleged knife wielder, is jailed in Justice Ben Fisk's court on an assault to murder charge, with City Detective C. Marsden filing the complaint this morning.

Albert Washington Boyd Milholland Ben Fisk C. Marsden

Milling Companies in Court in San Antonio Dispute

The Tamalina Milling company and the Alamo Milling company of San Antonio faced a federal court injunction and damages case before Judge T S Maxey. The suit centers on alleged trademark infringement in flour used for tortillas. No decision has been issued.

Austin Tex Tamalina Milling Company Alamo Milling Company San Antonio T. S. Maxey

Beaumont Schools To Be Inspected By Medical Society

Beaumont Texas November 9 The school board accepted the Jefferson County Medical Society recommendation that schools be inspected by an accredited physician with two society members appointed. Local medical society members will lecture at schools and the city chemist and bacteriologist will assist inspectors to guard against unwholesome lunches for students.

Beaumont Tex Beaumont School Board Jefferson County Medical Society Medical Society

Doughnut Dispute Cited by Washington Herald

A man asks about doughnuts at a lunch counter while Vera De Vere questions their quality, suggesting the inner tubes are punctured, as quoted by the Washington Herald.

Vera de Vere Washington Herald

Prominent visitors checked into San Antonio hotels

A long list of visitors stays at major hotels including St Anthony Gunter Bow ie Menger Savoy Bexar and Crockett. Notable arrivals include W C Semple Mercedes Tex J W Gates Smithville Co A Kenney Dallas J A Robinson Castroville Mrs Gussie Shannon Memphis Tenn and Mr and Mrs S Strauss Denver Colo among others. Several parties plan winter stays and farm investments near Big Wells Neb.

W. C. Semple Mercedes, Tex The St. Anthony Robert A. Coquille Savor Kerrville R. H. Tatum Edna Tex Bexar Hotel Co. A. Kenney Dallas J. A. Robinson Castroville Gunter Gussie Shannon Memphis, Tenn Bowie Hotel Loyd Martin Lawton Okla L. A. Teague Waco Menger George A. Roker Big Wells F. J. Zeinus Ewing, Neb G. R. Wright Bexar R. Hevans Austin J. Brayton George Switzer Eagle Pass Savoy W. H. and W. T. Lott Goliad J. D. Childress Sr J. D. Childress Jr Temple St. Anthony Hotel G. D. Doveton el Paso L. Lawrence San Jose Cal Bowie F. A. Wynne J. E. Belcher Brownsville J. N. McDuffand Jourdanton 8S. Strauss Denver Colo Onyyaotereey T. S. Witherspoon New Orleans H. G. Marsh Knoxville A. J. Renford Houston Crockett L. F. Sartel

Gregory A Judge From Austin Seeks Britain Post

Austin Texas November 9 Judge T W Gregory a Wil son ally in early reforms is described as the most ambitious applicant for posts in the coming democratic administration He reportedly aims to be ambassador to Great Britain and plans to meet the reelected leader in the east after leaving Austin before the election.

Austin Tex T. W. Gregory Great Britain Gregory New Jersey

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Nave Regents JSTIN Fred W. x Frank Book of Antonia Cook Oard of Regents Univer of Texas Allen Case Sadna Allen Wesley Edwards Virginia Thornton Massie Hillsville County Hillsville Allen Edwards Senator Fczema Chamber of Commerce Committee Lodge Carter Washington, D. C McCombs Democratic National Committee Washington Committee Hood Fine House Negro Secret Society Simon Europe East Spain Madeira Islands Italy France Switzerland Belfast Constantinople Yours Truly E. Farris & CO Alamo Plaza M. D. Bennett Cuero J. W. Gates Smithville Bowle William J. Ran J. L. Webster Luling Eeer Crockettotel H. M. Daugherty Marfa George M. Crook Sarah Crook R. E. Crook Judge Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich
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