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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1912

Page

17

Texas County Seeks Sheriff Removal by TRO

A temporary restraining order blocks Webb County commissioners from issuing a certificate of election to Amador Sanchez, the re elected sheriff. The judge ordered the case transferred to the seventy seventh district court for a ruling, citing Sanchez’s prior conviction under neutrality laws and controversy over eligibility to hold office.

Commissioners’ Court Webb County Amador Sancez Arthur W. Seelig Alls Leging Sanchez Seeligson Thenty-Seventh District Court Beard J. F. Julally Forty-Fifth Ting Sheriff Sanchez Sanchez Bertdo Reyes Brownsville

Cattleman Fatally Injured on New Mexico Ranch

Al Atkins, once a Gainesville cattleman, was fatally injured by a horse on his ranch near King New Mexico. The news reached Gainesville today.

Ainesville Tex Altkins Gainesville King, N. M

Develop farmers face physical gap at Missouri university

In Columbia Missouri university class for farmer lads opens under O F Field athletic instructor. He says farm students show uneven development with overdeveloped arms and shoulders but weak grip while city students with some training appear healthier. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier and cold remedy.

Columbia University of Missouri O O. F. Field Field

Reward Offered for Assault on Street Car Conductor

One hundred dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of one or both of the Negro assailants who attacked a street car conductor on the Tobin Hill line at Locust street and McCullough avenue around 10 p.m. Thursday October 31. San Antonio Traction Co.

Tobin Hill Locust Street McCullough Avenue SAN Antonio Traction CO

Couch saves guard on Ninth Avenue el during curve

A barber’s helper dragged a couch to the sidewalk last night just as Thomas Nevil, a guard, fell from a Ninth Avenue elevated train turning a curve. Nevil landed on the couch, breaking its leg but avoiding serious injury. He sustained only a slight injury.

New York Thomas Nevil Nevil

Clean up and feel cheerful with Cascarets

An old time health blurb urges bilious readers to use Cascarets a 10 cent box to cleanse the liver bowels and stomach. It promises relief from headaches yellow skin and irritability with a gentle thorough cleanse and a refreshed morning feeling.

Army detains Mexican revolutionists in San Antonio crackdown

The army arrested Pascual Orozco Sr. and David de la Fuente in San Antonio and detained both at Fort Sam Houston. Officials say more alleged revolutionists may be held under the authority to curb conspiracies against the Mexican government. Orozco arrived with guards, and de la Fuente was seized after leaving a local club. A brother of another officer is held in Las Cienegas New Mexico.

Pascual Orozco Sr David de la Fuente Fort Sam Houston San Antonio United States Mexico Washington E. Z. Steever el Paso de la Fuente Vazquista Pascual Orozco Army Orozco New Mexico Las Cienegas

Assassination of Premier Canalejas Shocks Madrid

The body of premier Canalejas lies in state in the Madrid chamber of deputies as the city pauses in mourning. The Liberal cabinet remains in office under interim president Garcia Prieto until the Moroccan treaty with France is signed. The assassin Manuel Pardinas is described as of distinguished appearance, with a history of anarchist activity and travels from Havana to Buenos Ayres, Paris, and Madrid.

Madrid Spain Canalejas Chamber of Deputies Catafalque Manuel Garcia Prieto France Poireare Manuel Pardinas Flammarion Manuel Pardinas Buenos Ayres Paris London Biarritz Bordeaux Marseilles Tampa Fla Havana Cuba

Memorial Library to Open at St Marys Friday

The Charles Francis Memorial library at St Mary's College housing nearly three thousand volumes will be formally opened at 8 PM Friday with alumni and students participating. Hugh Rice will present and Rev Father Et will give the acceptance. Bishop Shaw will attend and a varied program including music and speeches, followed by portraits unveiling and group songs. Also note Riverside Restaurant offers a steady 25c meal with turkey or chicken daily.

Charles Francis St. Mary’s College Hugh B. Rice Father Et St. Mary's College Edward Dwyer T. M. Paschal Father Mulvaney Brackenridge Academy Alumni Association Bishop Shaw Hugh Rice Father Ei Solomon Yamin America Albert Steves Sr Nelson Lytle Albert Steves Jr

New Operating Record Set At Clin ical Congress

New York November 13 report notes the third annual clinical congress of surgeons of North America held in session. A total of 175 clinics and more than 800 operations and demonstrations were conducted for over 2200 delegates, making it the largest gathering of surgeons in history.

New York

National Train Delayed by Rebel Attack Near San Luis Potosi

The National railroad of Mexico train near San Luis Potosi was delayed about five hours after 75 rebels attacked a small station near Otorge cutting wires. A train carrying 150 federal troops arrived, federals repelled the assault, rebels fled with no fatalities.

Laredo Tex National Railroad of MeSfe San Luis Potosi Oatorge

Juarez Fears Rebel Attack

Rumors of a possible assault on Juarez cause unease in the Mexican border city. Rebel leaders show unusual activity in El Paso and a number are said to have moved into Mexico as patrols stay out and defenses are prepared under General Tracy Aubert.

Juarez EL Paso Tex Méxican Mexico Tracy Aubert

Mendiola Fined for Neutrality Law Violation in Court

J. Santos Mendiola was fined 1200 dollars in the federal court at Laredo for violating neutrality laws. He served as a captain during the Madero revolution in May 1911.

Mendiola Laredo Mex J. Santos Mendiola

Railroad commissioner elect Mayfield arrives to prepare for duties

Earl B. Mayfield, elected railroad commissioner, is in Austin from Temple mapping out plans for his new role. He says he does not expect to start his duties until mid January when the term of retiring commissioner Col. John L. Wortham ends.

Austin Tex Earl B. Mayfield Temple

Restore gray hair with simple home preparation

An old newspaper item promotes a no dye hair darkener using bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound. It claims to color gray hair naturally, reduce dandruff, and be a cheap non staining tonic your barber or druggist can supply.

Brakeman Key Witness in West Clarksfied Attack Trial

The Norwalk trial of six West Clarksfield men charged with tarring Minnie La Valley resumes with brakeman Perry Fenimore expected to testify. A friend of La Valley, Fenimore was told by villagers he would "get worse than she did" if he visited her after the painting incident.

Norwalk, CO West Clarksfield Minnie la Valley Perry R. Fenimore Fenimore

Taft Plans to Fill Vacancies Before March 4

President Taft said he will fill all vacancies occurring before March 4 regardless of the upcoming administration change. Several key posts are vacant including the Indian Affairs commissioner and the chief of the Bureau of Chemistry.

Washington, D. C Taft Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Chemistry

Texans report elections cost but none spent

Nearly all Texas members of Congress filed expense reports with the House clerk showing no spending for their elections.

Washington, D. C Texas House of Representatives

Galveston Social Clubs Sued Over Liquor Licenses

Eight Galveston social clubs face lawsuits in the Twenty sixth District Court for operating as retail liquor dealers without licenses. The state seeks charter forfeiture and injunctions while Judge Wilcox issues temporary restraining orders to halt continued operations. The clubs named include Business Literary Club Houston Recreation Club Galveston Progressive and others.

Austin, Tex Galveston Twenty-sixth District Attorney General's Department Mead Wilcox Grant Business Literary Club Houston Recreation Club Galveston Progressive Galveston Checker Ct Island City Club Sportsman's Club of Galveston County the Society of Scots

Dandeline Promise: Beautiful Hair With Danderine

A quick buy pitch claims Danderine cleanses dust oil and dandruff while stimulating new hair growth. It promises lighter softer hair, reduced itching and visible new growth after a few weeks, urging readers to purchase a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.

Knowlton’s

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