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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
5
Dr. J. O. Stevens, a respected Snyder physician, was shot in the head and killed while driving through Camp Springs. Jim Brown, 35, is under arrest. Stevens left a widow and five children and was en route from Snyder to Hobbs when killed.
Three socially prominent Lake Forest families in Chicago propose a cost cutting plan by using a shared community kitchen run by a top chef. Frank Reed of the First National Bank explains the scheme likening cooking to grand opera and argues against hiring individual cooks and staff by the week. The plan claims to reduce living costs while providing upscale meals in a single apartment setup with multiple family tables. Sydney lighthouse boasts a 160000 candlepower electric light, noted as the most powerful lighthouse lamp.
An letter from E B Tingle of Tecumseh Nebraska praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for his wife relief from kidney disease after failed patents and urges publication. Notary C E Smith confirms the statement and Smith Drug Company notes purchases of Swamp Root.
A letter to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York offers a sample bottle of Swamp Root for ten cents plus a booklet about kidneys and bladder It advises mentioning the San Antonio Light and Gazette and notes regular 50 cent and one dollar bottles are sold at drug stores.
Judge Lowther suspended a $5 fine for J. Brown who said he did not recognize hay there as a stop command. The case cites police usage of the phrase as nonexpressive. Negro chauffeur N Bleavens was fined $10 for speeding with testimony from motor cycle Officer Flores and firemen about fast driving on Buena Vista street.
Dr. P. M. Blakemore, age 107, recalls his first visit to the Menger in 1853 and contrasts the old Texas town with modern San Antonio. He notes Houston Street and Dr. Herff’s residence, reflects on lacking facilities, and departs to lock up his friend, remarking the changes are marvelous.
The record shows license numbers 4296 for Milton Meter at Berg's Mill and 4297 for Mitchell, FF, A. Cocke at 821 West Nueva Street.
Henry C. Davis and Elnora Moore Cesar Von Overdenberg and Estella Van derporten Friedrich Oscar Heilmann and Martha Rappmund appear in a notice of marriage licenses issued. The article also notes a shift in UK beef imports with Argentina and Australia supplying most beef, while US beef fell from 162,006,000 pounds in 1908 to 685,000 pounds in 1912 and was distributed nationwide.
Everett P. Fowler former Democratic state committee member described as a Tammany bagman was indicted for extortion for exacting a $250 contribution from contractor Seneca P. Hull. The indictment stems from the John Doe probe of unreported contributions and possible future indictments are anticipated. Hull testified he gave the check in Syracuse on October 31 1911 and received a committee acknowledgement. Hull held a $23000 Cortlandt county highway contract and said Fowler implied he would block the contract without the contribution.
A sequence of property transfers includes James L. Lytle to Erculan Castillo for 175 dollars covering lots 33 and 34 in Colima addition, and multiple other deeds dated between 1912 and 1918. Notable sales involve Palm Heights Development Company and Mary J. White in Palm Heights for 219 dollars, and releases or quit claims among Wittings and Green in Alamo Heights and Howard Street areas, with prices ranging from 100 to 1500 dollars.
Records show multiple real estate transfers dated 1913 and 1918 including lots in Burnet street blocks, Magnolia Fig Gardens No 2, Marlborough Place, Los Angeles Heights, and the Loma Vista addition. Buyers include J. L. Lytle, C. O. Austin, A. Bonner, J. M. Mills, and M. E. Church, with prices ranging from $1 to $5,500.
Deputy Sheriffs Alfons o Newton and Ed Stevens surprised three men playing craps at Walnut and Crockett streets. They were arrested as the banked pot of 252 dollars was confiscated. The trio claimed the money as winnings and faced charges in Justice Fisk's court.
Captain William Scott aged 59 died November 12 at City Hospital. J. M. Vickers 54 died November 12 in Houston Texas. John Silliman 30 died November 11 at City Hospital. John L. Dugler 55 died November 12 at 233 Sandoval Street. John Barkley 89 died November 12 at 417 Cibolo Street. Lucila Cduz Golindo 22 died November 12 at 907 San Fernando Street.
M. M. Flores receives a permit for a four room dwelling on Furnish avenue with a value of 600 dollars. Martin Ebest secures a permit for a three room dwelling on Devine street valued at 400 dollars.
An advertisement asserts backache signals kidney and urinary trouble. It promotes Croxone to cleanse kidneys, dissolve uric acid, and relieve rheumatic pains, claiming rapid results and a money back guarantee if it fails.
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