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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1912

Page

2

Notable Hotel Guests Arrive in San Antonio from City Realtors and Texans

A long list of visitors checks into San Antonio hotels including A M McElwee of Fort Worth at the Menger, A Rise of Dallas at the Crockett, E Boomer of El Paso at the Bowie, John Conway of Mission at the St Anthony, W D Greet of El Paso at the Gunter, J B Monday of Houston at the Bexar, and many others. The arrivals include business figures, travelers from Dallas, Houston, El Paso, and Monterrey, with several planning extended stays or permanent residence. Notable mentions include George C Winsor of Crystal City connected with the SA Uvalde Gulf railway and F M Rose of Del Rio at the Gunter.

A. M. McElwee Fort Worth Menger A. Rise Dallas Crockett E. Boomer el Paso Bowie John J. Conway Mission Tex St. Anthony W. D. Greet Gunter J. B. Monday Houston Bexar Claude W. Gellman C. W. Roberts Hondo H. Leopold 0. R. Stroke Bexar Hotel W. R. Allison St. Anthony Hotel George C. Winsor Crystal City San Antonio F. B. Hicks Pleasanton J. S&s Lee G. S Keating Zed Porter Austin Savoy Hotel J. Roy Murray Eagle Pass C. H. Snell Taylor John Whiteley Rock Akia Bowie Hotel F. M. Rose del Rio August Fuchs Cuero J. H. Payne Fraser Brick Company of Y. Garza Rosario Carmen Monterey Mex Guntera el F. G. Hamilton Paso I. K. Emery Lewisville T. T. Liptonsoft R.A. Kyle Marfa F. A. Wherritt L. R. Watkins Savoy C. R. Adkins Yoakum B. F. Johnson J. Calen Waelder

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endures Worldwide

A historic endorsement notes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for women’s illnesses. Physicians acknowledge its value and have long prescribed the root and herb medicine, which has remained successful for almost forty years.

Mow Lydia E. Pinkham

The Real Constipation Cure Hot Springs Liver Pellets

An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a gentle, safe remedy for constipation and liver issues. It claims improvements for skin tone, blood, nerves, and energy, urging readers to try a free sample by writing to Hot Springs Chemical Co. in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Hot Springs Chemicals Co Hot Springs Ark S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Natural dried macaroni surpasses artificially heated varieties

A note states that natural drying yields macaroni and similar products of higher quality than those dried by artificial heat, highlighting superior texture and flavor in the former.

Lion Brand

Police seek practical joker behind Keller street calls

Police hunt a prankster who between 11 and 12 Saturday night sent messenger boys from drug stores, a taxi from two livery stables, and an undertaker’s ambulance to a vacant Keller street house. Each arrival found no one needing service. police know the calling telephone number but have not identified the culprit.

Keller Street

Col Exall to Speak at Texas Industrial Dinner

Col Henry Exall of Dallas, president of the Texas Industrial Congress, will address the annual dinner of the publicity league division of the Chamber of Commerce at the St Anthony hotel Tuesday night. He will discuss Texas industrial development and advertising as part of a statewide tour.

Henry Exall Dallas Texas Industrial Congress Publicity League Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Hotel Colonel Exall Texas Houston San Antonio Fort Worth el Paso

Vast Casualties Reported in Turkish Front Battles

War correspondent Major Eugene Zwenger describes mass fatalities near Hameken and Tchataldja with thousands dead and dying along the road. He portrays overcrowded trains, cholera outbreaks, and scenes at the railroad station as Turkish reserves at San Stefano suffer hundreds of deaths daily.

Hameken Tchataldja Eugene Zwenger Tageblatt Kustendje Roumania San Stefano

Tribesmen Loot Towns in Serbian Frontline Action

Bands of Arnaut tribesmen armed with rifles and two machine guns seized from Turkish troops raid villages southwest of Uskup. Serbian commander deploys patrols as Turks depart Prisrend selling arms for coffee and bread. Fierce fighting for Monastir continues with heavy Serbian casualties as defenders defend through mud and night assaults capturing key heights Oblaknovo and Kochista.

Belgrade Kirchevo Govari Uskup Prisrend Arnaut Monastir Ochrida Oblaknovo Kochista

Americans Arrive at Constantinople Amid Precautionary Troop Move

A 2,000 strong force landed in Constantinople from the US ship Scorpion as a precaution after a diplomatic conference. The state department reports Turkey’s capital quiet but discusses occupying embassies and legations if needed. International fleet leaders arrange protection for foreign residents along the Bosphorus.

Washington Constantinople United States State Department Bosphorus San Stefano Duyukdere

Alamo Oil Plant Rebuilding Plans Announced

Fifty thousand dollars will be spent to rebuild the Alamo Oil & Refining company plant damaged by fire Friday night. President C. H. Bencini, arriving from Fort Worth, says future store houses will be fire proof. A large labor force began clearing ruins and work to start immediately. the mill will close about ten days for debris removal.

Alamo Oil & Refining Company C. H. Bencini Fort Worth Bencini

Plant Juice Profits Cited By San Antonio Constable Worthing

Stockdale area constable F A Worthing testifies Plant Juice aided his decade long stomach kidney ailments. He claims rapid relief and urges readers to buy it at Fischer's corner Houston and Alamo.

Stockdale San Antonio F. A. Worthing Worthing Gale Fischer's Houston Alamo

Veteran civil war rider Bradford dies in San Antonio home

Bradford Theodoric S. Bradford aged 72 died early Sunday at 103 Anderson Street after twenty years in San Antonio. A Tennessee native and former Company A Oregon volunteer cavalry member, he ran a dairy in the east end for ten years. Funeral was at 8 pm from the family residence with services at National Cemetery. Survived by widow Mrs. Lottie J. Wilke, daughter and sister Mrs. Margaret Gresap of Bonaparte Iowa.

Pocahontas Royal Achates Bradford S. Bradford Anderson Street Tennessee Oregon Volunteer Cavalry San Antonio National Cemetery Lottie J. Wilke Margaret Gresap Bonaparte, Iowa

Obituary notices for Flores Marcus, Ida Jaeckel, and Cox

Marcus Flores aged 37 died at his home 413 South Concho street after 11 pm. Funeral at 4 pm from the residence with interment in San Fernando cemetery. Ida Jaeckel 46 died at a local hospital after three weeks in Macdona area for treatment. Funeral and burial arrangements set in Macdona Mann's Crossing. Willie A. Cox 20 died in a local hospital after Swift & Company work in Austin. funeral from 315 Avenue D with Mass at St. Marys and burial in St. Marys cemetery.

Lillie Krause Clara Jaeckel Lillie Barker Macdona Robert Wrasse San Antonio Henry William Albert Nentwich Riebe Undertaking Company Mann's Crossing St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Public Health Tightens Cholera Watch On Atlantic Coast

The United States public health service tightens precau tions as cholera appears near the Balkan war zone. Surgeon General Blue says U S danger is not grave now, but all vessels from the Mediterranean will be closely inspected.

Washington, D. C United States Public Health Service Atlantic Blue United States Mediterranean

Vincl cod liver tonic aids elderly strength

Cheerful old folks tonic advertisement touts Vincl cod liver and iron as ideal for aging bodies aiding digestion circulation and cold resistance. Quoted anecdote from a Hamilton relative praises appetite sleep and activity. Money back guarantee if the tonic does not build strength. Also notes Saxo Salve for itching and healing.

Vinci Alexander Hamilton Vincl A. M. Fischer San Antonio Texas P. S

Carnival of Nations Opens Tonight at St Marys Auditorium

Tonight marks the opening of the Carnival of Nations hosted by the children of Mary in St. Marys auditorium. Booths representing various nationalities will be displayed with themed articles, and music from the Diaz Sisters and a Fort Sam Houston band will accompany the event. The fair runs all week with the Irish booth run by Miss Gussie Rowley and fifteen helpers offering groceries and other goods, plus daily hot luncheon and a special Mexican luncheon on Wednesday.

Children of Mary St. Mary’s Diaz Sisters Fort Sam Houston Gussie Rowley

Rail Work On Campbellton Division Advances To Coast

The Campbellton division of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad begins work tomorrow. The project targets completion to the coast with half of a $100000 chamber bonus due at Christmastide. A temporary bridge will enable southeast track laying from Pleasanton toward Nueces river, with aims for Gulf port service next year.

Campbellton San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad San Antonio Nueces River Gulf Uvaide Pleasanton

Supper Tonight and Turkey Dinner Tomorrow at Riverside

An extra fine supper tonight and a big turkey dinner tomorrow offered at Riverside Restaurant for 25 cents. Dr Weatherby dentist 215 Alamo plaza Upstairs A Collman plumber 416 Main Ave.

Riverside Dr. Weatherby Alamo Plaza A. Collman Main Av

Prayer Week Boosts YWCA Interest and Bible Class

Interest in the Young Women's Christian Association actions grew after a worldwide week of prayer. Full attendance at services and inquiries about the Business Woman's Bible Class, starting Wednesday, marked the conclave. Mrs E E Dilley and Mrs E D Love led the closing vesper service, with a Thanksgiving themed program planned for next Sunday.

Young Woman's Christan Association E. E. Dilley E. D. Love Young Woman's Christian Association

Fredericksburg Pushes Bonus for 25-Mile Rail Link

Fredericksburg works to raise a 150000 bonus for a 25 mile rail line to join the Sap near the Guadalupe river. Charles Nimitz says progress is good with committees active and funds coming in to meet Thursday deadline. R A Love and Foster Crane guarantee 250000 bond. Chamber of Commerce will add 50000.

Fredericksburg Charles Nimitz Nimitz Mr. Nimitz R. A. Love Foster Crane Guadalupe River Love Chamber of Commerce

Potter in City Reviews Water Plan for San Antonio Contract

Engineer Alexander Potter, whose report underpins a proposed contract between the city and the San Antonio Water Supply company, met Mayor Jones and committee head Charles Graebner. He travels to Corpus Christi to present a plan, while a citizens advisory meeting will study his report and possible contract changes. Potter notes the Nueces River wells cannot meet year round needs and mentions private projects awaiting approval or a new plan to be voted on in a special election.

Alexander Potter San Antonio Citizens’ Advisory Committee Potter Water Company Corpus Christi Nueces

Dentist Dr AtLee Orthodontia in Gibbs Building

Old phone 5757 notes the practice of Dr AtLee a dentist with orthodontia as a specialty in the Gibbs building. The listing also mentions Dr J R Cunningham osteopath at 449 Moore Building with old phone 984 J and new phone 160.

Dr. AtLee Gibbs _ building J. R. Cunningham Moore Bldg

Taliaferro Sworn In as Fourth Court Associate Justice

George B. Taliaferro took the oath of office as associate justice of the Fourth court of civil appeals at 10 this morning with Chief Justice Fly administering. He will sit with the court on Wednesday and has arranged to move his law library to the courthouse from his Gunter building offices.

George B. Taliaferro Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Fly Taliaferro Gunter Building

Parks Charged With Forgery In Local Court

Complaint filed in Justice Ben Fisk's court accuses F. S. Parks of forging J. T. Rodgers' signature on a check drawn on Frost National Bank. The instrument, for 17.62 dollars, allegedly enabled Parks to obtain the funds.

F. S. Parks Ben Fisk A. S. Massey Parks J. T. Rodgers Frost National Bank Rodgers J. H. Shannon

Blas Donel Faces Murder Trial In Thirty Seventh District

Blas Donel, charged with killing Ruperto Ramos on September 14, stands trial in the thirty seventh district criminal court. A special venire is being drawn for jurors, with proceedings expected to last two or three days. The state leads the case.

Blas Donel Ruperto Ramos Venice

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Knox AN Qom Ilsbee Joker Col. Exall Industrial Congress Alamo Oil and Refining Company Trice James B. Trice Sr Cotulla J. C J. B. Trice Jr Mann Trice New York Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company Waco Masons Children of Mary of Campbellton Division Franklin Road World-Wide Week of Prayer Aids Y. W. C. A. Work Dr. Pierce R.V. Pierce M. D Dr. E. V. Pierce Buffalo, N. Y Chalmers Tubal Cain Chalmers Pattern Chalmers Company A. C. Halff E. A. Kalkhurst H. Weis Mgr. Sec Alamo Auto Sales Co Avenue Travis Street Cameron St Bedell I. C. Baker Nelson Lytle Fletcher Castoria Mont-Leon Ridge America Mont-Leon Commonwealth Investment Company Moore
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