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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1912
Page
2
Judge E L Walker of Dallas declares Plant Juice highly effective for rheumatism. He says one bottle brought rapid relief and believes it will cure. claims the remedy eradiates uric acid and improves kidneys and blood. Sold at Fischer's today.
An important conference last night in Des Moines between Governor Herbert S. Hadley of Missouri and Iowa Senators Cummins and Kenyon discussed reforming the Republican Party. Progressive Republicans seek control of the old organization and plan to consult leaders like LaFollette, Borah, and Stubbs, aiming for a Chicago meeting of progressive Republicans from across the states.
Reported actions in Morelos Guerrero and Mexico push government toward extermination tactics previously used by General Robles. Blanquet remains in Zapata district while plots unfold, including alleged cooperation with Orozco factions. Reports cite brutal outrages such as a freight train attack where the conductor was killed and the engineer injured. A new revolutionary manifesto hints at a guillotine in the capital and the execution of wealthy targets.
An anonymous letter from New Haven praises Vinol a tonic made from cod liver oil elements and iron for rebuilding strength in frail sickly children and long-worn run-down adults. It claims rapid health benefits and offers money back if it fails. Also mentions Saxo skin remedy for eczema with a guarantee.
Oodward and Altgelt report a premier residence known as the M Halff Homestead on Goliad Street close in and in a desirable San Antonio neighborhood.
Houston kicks off a week of gaiety as King Nottoc arrives and Governor Colquitt, Senators Bailey and Culberson, and numerous congressmen and state officials attend the opening ceremonies. Cadets led by Lt. Levi G. Brown arrive at 8:30 a.m. for a parade feature.
The thirty second AFL convention in Rochester heard Gompers praise legislative gains and union growth. He cited 260 charters issued, membership around 1.77 million, and 15 AFL affiliated deputies elected to Congress, with credit to labor members for passing numerous bills. Morrison detailed 64 unions, 716 strikes, and $2.15 million spent to aid strikers.
County Superintendent P F Stewart reports 14 of 31 independent districts have not voted a school tax, reducing pro rata state funds and hindering untaxed districts. He urges remedy to boost finances for 2958 pupils and 224 African American students, with $65,759 maintenance receipts and $46,498 disbursements for 1911-12. Bonds totaling $24,000 were voted to aid county schools.
Obituary notices list Jessie Farns worth Dasbach of 434 Carson street with a young infant, husband Raymond G. Dasbach, father Thomas Farnsworth, and brother Frank Farnsworth. funeral at Hamilton Street residence and burial in Dignowity cemetery. Other notices detail William Barker's funeral at 335 East Crockett, St. Mary's Cemetery burial, and MF L Colvin of Unionville La dying in a local hospital with two sons and two daughters. Matthew Fontaine Maury’s death reported in Charlottesville, and Christian Rath, 49, a brewery worker born in Germany, dying in a local hospital with funeral under Kranken Kassen Verein auspices.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to not ignore early kidney symptoms such as backache dull headaches and discolored urine. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy, cites Anton Gros of San Antonio Texas, claims relief from kidney pain and irregular action, notes price 50 cents, and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
A funeral service will be held at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon from the parlors of the Riebe Undertaking Company. Interment will be made in City Cemetery No. 3.
Five regiments of Chamber of Commerce workers plan a coordinated push to raise 25 000 dollars for the city’s share toward rebuilding St John’s orphanage. Each regiment must raise 1800 dollars, a fifth of the total remaining. Organizers named staffs and set a kickoff at 9 30 tomorrow in the Chamber auditorium, aiming to finish by Wednesday night.
Robbers forced entry at a saloon on West Madison and Halsted streets and escaped with 2500 dollars after binding a bartender and porter. They wrapped a rug around the safe and so carefully did the job that 100 hotel guests upstairs were not awakened.
A cablegram from Paris reports Ramon Corral, once vice president of Mexico under Diaz, died there. His family was with him at his bedside. Corral had served as governor of Sonora before his elevation and had long battled an incurable illness.
In Houston on November 11 the annual Texas Bricklayers convention opens with I. S. Fisher presiding as president. The event gathers industry leaders and members to discuss standards, training, and regional issues facing bricklaying trade in Texas.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced adjusted freight rates from Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas to Kansas City and other points. Tariffs filed by Chicago Rock Island Pacific and Colorado & Southern were allowed to take effect, with some Santa Fe increases deemed reasonable. Suspensions were vacated and Texas rates found unjustified. railroads must implement by December 15.
Sacramento dispatch reports Governor Johnson returning to the capital with Mrs Johnson after a two and a half month campaign tour. Officials had advised Sacramento that Mrs Johnson was indisposed and the governor preferred no noisy demonstrations on arrival.
The Medical Adviser by R V Pierce answers a range of delicate questions about health and digestion. Free on receipt of 81 cents in stamps to cover wrapping and mailing.
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