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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1912

Page

2

Physicians Elect Officers at Fifth District Meeting

Members of the Fifth District Medical Association met at the St Anthony hotel and adjourned after electing officers. C C Jones of Comfort was named president with J A McIntosh of San Antonio as secretary and W C Williams of Staples as treasurer. Vice presidents include W A King and many other physicians from Texas towns. Ten day want ads ending tomorrow take in two Sunnys.

Fifth District Medical Association St. Anthony Hotel C. C. Jones Comfort Association J. A. McIntosh San Antonio W. C. Williams Staples W. A. King R. L. Flacher Runge J. W. Merritt Center Point H. B. Ross del Rio

Dogs Stop Smuggling Quail Across State Line

Three railroad companies in Southern Kansas and Northern Oklahoma begin using bird dogs as detectives to sniff baggage for quail smugglers. Smuggling quail between Oklahoma and Kansas is illegal and railroads are responsible for birds shipped on their lines. Dogs will be sent through coaches during quail season and the plan may become permanent due to early success.

Wichita Kan Kansas Oklahoma

Angl o American Authors' Assn Leader Charged

James J. Farmer head of the Anglo American Authors association was arrested in New York on a mail fraud charge tied to a civil suit verdict of 42977 against him and others for selling Mrs. Emma W Bird rare books. The case names his son Clen Farmer and the receivers of the former Kellar Farmer firm. Bail was set at 3500 and examination scheduled for Tuesday.

New York James J. Farmer Anglo-American Authors’ Association Emma W. Bird Salt Lake City Kellar-Farmer Clen Farmer Farmer

Want ads begin tomorrow for ten day run

Advertisers may place want ads starting tomorrow for a ten day run with a rate of one half cent per word per insertion. A sample shows 15 words ten times costing 75 cents. 20 words ten times costing one dollar. Ads are accepted by phone and billed later. Both phones 176.

Recovered From Severe Lung Trouble

A sworn affidavit from Paul L. FASNACHt details recovery from pulmonary hemorrhages after using Eckman Alterative. He reports weight gain after illness and credits the medicine for improved health and sleep. The ad promotes Eckman Alterative for bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles with a Philadelphia lab address.

Eckman Madison Lake Minn Denver Colo Michael Brody Paul L. Fasnacht A. M. Fischer Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Servians Capture Turks Near Monastir After Fierce Attack

Belgrade reports a Turkish force surrendered to Serbian cavalry near Monastir after Debromira fighting. Serbs dislodged Turkish posts despite heavy fire, pursued to Morabi where the Turkish commander ordered a surrender. Floods slow further Serbian advance.

Belgrade Monastir Debromira Morabi

Allies to Discuss Peace in Balkan Armistice Talks

The Bulgarian council of ministers discussed the Turkish armistice request presented by Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha to King Ferdinand. Bulgaria will inform the Balkan alliance of its step and seek agreement with allies before replying. Negotiations would be military in nature once Turks accept Bulgarian conditions barring further reinforcements.

Sofia Bulgaria Kiamil Pasha Ferdinand Council of Ministers Balkan Turkey

No Quarter Granted at Adrianople Battle Fire

Dispatch from Mustapha to the Daily Telegraph reports Sunday night bombardment of Adrianople by besiegers. Bulgarian storming battalions, storming of forts, and a brutal melee with Turks fought under heavy rain, with no quarter given and many dead and dying on the field.

London Bennett Burleigh Mustapha, Pasha Daily Telegraph Port Arthur Adrianople

Bulgarian airmen improve Bulgarian artillery and recon

London dispatch reports Bulgarian aeroplanes proved valuable in reconnaissance and fire control. Letters from the front credit airmen with enhancing the army’s murderous accuracy. A separate Riverside Restaurant notice promotes a 25 cent big supper and turkey dinner.

London Riverside

Rebel paymaster arrested in Juarez plot fallout

Felipe Cazaros, paymaster for rebel leader Inez Salazar, is jailed at Fort Bliss after being captured in Las Cruces. U.S. troops boost border patrol as authorities hunt for munitions and report Chihuahua fighting near Guerrero involving 400 rebels led by Antonio Rojas. In New Orleans, Mexican consul says Felix Diaz remains imprisoned in Vera Cruz despite escape rumors.

EL Paso Tex Felipe Cazaros Inez Salazar Fort Bliss Juarez Cazares Las Cruces N. M Secret Service Mexico United States Chihuahua Antonio Rojas Guerrero As Diaz New Orleans P. Ornelas Felix Diaz Vera Cruz

Escandon Released From Prison in Mexico

Pablo Escandon former governor of Morelos was released from the penitentiary in Mexico City November 15 due to lack of evidence tying him to voluntary aiding of Zapata rebels.

Cabinet criticism in Peking over Mongolia deal

Advices from Peking report Chinese opposition to a rumored Russian convention with Outer Mongolia and pressure on China to recognize Outer Mongolia’s autonomy. The resignation of Lyang Men Ting, minister of foreign affairs, followed his disagreement with cabinet members over talks with Russia and the appointment of Lou Cheng Hsiang to negotiate on the issue.

Washington, D. C State Department Peking Outer Mongolia China Lyang Men Ting Russia Mongolia Lou Cheng Hsiang

Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Cure for Grippe

A vintage ad promises immediate relief from grippe symptoms and a swift end to a severe cold by taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours, with a 25 cent package suggested. It asserts no quinine and a pleasant taste while detailing symptoms relieved.

Pape Grippe

Kidney health warning promotes Swamp Root remedy

An advertorial urges readers to evaluate kidney function and cites symptoms such as frequent urination, back pain, and fatigue. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with free sample bottle and informational book, offering to mail both from Binghamton New York, via The San Antonio Daily Light.

Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y Eilmer & CO Binghamton Dr. Kilmer & Co San Antonio

Obituary notices for Zuercher Knippa and Eberle

Lydia Zuercher age 9 8 died at 3am at 2002 West Commerce street parents Mr and Mrs H T Zuercher survive three brothers and three sisters funeral 10:30am tomorrow from parental home interment Lutheran cemetery by San Antonio Undertaking. John Knippa 45 stockman of Uvalde died 1:30pm yesterday in local hospital survived by three brothers in Uvalde body to be sent to Uvalde for burial by Sloan Hagy Undertaking. George Eberle 70 died 2:45am at 514 Meerheidt street native of Pennsylvania resident of San Antonio winters here for past years came from Peoria IL last month survivors widow two daughters Mrs Barbara Scheink and Mrs Maria Weissbruch one son John Eberle of Peoria body held for arrival of son then to Peoria for burial by Riebe Undertaking.

Knippa John Uvalde Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company

Burleson Visits San Marcos in Postmaster Favor

SAN MARCOS Texas November 15 Representative A S Burleson spent yesterday in San Marcos conferring with friends He stated he would endorse the application of W Jackman sheriff of Hays for the position of postmaster at San Marcos to succeed J M Cape when his term expires

Burleson San Marcos Tex A. S. Burleson W. Jackman Hayscekhiee J. M. Cape

Murderer Rene Canton Faces Friday the 13th Hanging

In New Orleans on November 15, Rene Canton condemned for the murder of Edgar H. Farrar Jr. selects Friday the thirteenth as his execution date, declaring I dont care when Im hanged. Farrar was the son of Judge E H Farrar. Canton remains in parish prison awaiting the sentence.

New Orleans Rene Ganton Edgar H. Farrar Jr Canton E. H. Farrar

Homeseekers from North and West Flock to Corpus Region

Corpus Christi reports a flood of homeseekers from northern and western states arriving by rail with over forty-two cars this week to Corpus Robstown and Bishop. Frisco officials say Southwest Texas movement is the heaviest in years aided by a large cotton crop attracting northern farmers.

Corpus Corpus Christi Tex Texas Robstown Bishop Frisco Gulf Coast

Terrible Suffering Eczema Cleared by Hood's Sarsaparilla

Mrs. Inez Lewis of Baring Maine recalls her four month old baby developing eczema spreading to face hands and arms by sixteen months. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla the child recovered fully and grew healthy again. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases and boosts the system available in liquid form or tablets.

Hood Inez Lewis Baring Maine

President elect Wilson to vacation trip from Princeton

President elect Wilson packs for a vacation departing Princeton for New York where he will attend a dinner by the class of 1879. He plans a month long trip at sea with Mrs Wilson, Miss Jessie and Eleanor joining. Miss Margaret Batson declines to accompany due to studies. a stenographer and temporary correspondent will complete the party.

Princeton N. J Wilson New York Princeton University

Smithville Daughters Visit City Stay at Crockett Hotel

Miss Leannah Turney and Miss Ag Kledahn of Smithville Texas are visiting the city and stopping at the Crockett hotel during their stay.

Leannah Turney Ag Kledahn Smithville, Tex City the Crockett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ransom &Sillbee Wen's Outfitters Alonm 2 Ilsbee Two C. C. Jones of Fifth District Association Candy Maker East Houston St Whisenant’s Walter A Whisernant Gunter Gunter Hotel Authors’” Association John Williams E. Houston St Maverick Hotel Filipe Cazaros Salazar New Mexico Ft. Bliss Bright Pusier Chalmers Chalmers Motors G. A. C. Halff E. A. Kalkhurst S. H. Weis Mgr. Sec.Treas Alamo Auto Sales Co Avenue Bedell Ase Tana St Clarke Alamo ST W.&g. Shoe Co.’s Selz Royal Blue Houston Street San Antonio, Texas
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