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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1912

Page

2

Vaudeville at Carnival of Nations Cast at St Marys Auditorium

The Carnival of Nations at St Marys Auditorium features a vaudeville attraction from Plaza theater as part of the Children of Mary B program. Booths are decorated in national colors with diverse displays including dolls and a bridal party tableau led by Miss Genevieve Norton.

Plaza St. Mary's Auditorium Children of Mary B Bill of the Plaza Theater Genevieve Norton

Dr Coger’s Wonderful Skill Showcased in San Antonio

Dr Coger H Earl Coger AM MD chief surgeon of the Earl Institutes of the World well known as a leading plastic surgeon is in San Antonio for a short visit at the Conroy Building offering in person consultations for nasal deformities facial blemishes and other cosmetic concerns to men women and children.

Beauty blooms across the continent urged by Dr Coger

The uninterrupted line of success brings beauty to many areas with new opportunities for San Antonians. Call at Con-Toy building rooms 404 406 408 on the fourth floor of the Conroy Building for information. Old phone 4815. Dr H Earl Coger Chief Surgeon Earl Institutes of the World.

San Antonians Con- Toy Building Stiehl Conroy H. Earl Coger Earl Institutes of the World

Calomel Foe Dodson's Liver Tone Gains Local Trust

Hundreds in the region abandon calomel for Dodson's Liver Tone when the liver slows. The vegetable liquid is said to gently start the liver, relieve constipation and biliousness with no strict diet, and has no adverse after effects. A. M. Fischer sells it with a money back guarantee if it fails to meet claims.

Dodson A. M. Fischer

Scaled Like A Fish His Eczema Cure Report

Mr P J Weiner of Pennsylvania a eczema sufferer describes using three bottles of D D D Prescription a mild wash that penetrates to disease germs and leaves skin smooth We guarantee the first full sized bottle and offer a money back guarantee if not worth the price A M Fischer Gibbs Building

P. J. Weiner Pennsylvania A. M. Fischer Gibbs Building

Desperate Convicts Escape From Leavenworth Prison

Desperate military convicts Thomas V. Frayne and Michael Mullins escaped Alcatraz Island by sawing cell bars and fleeing on a raft after transfer from Fort Leavenworth. Frayne endured 13 court martial trials. Mullins faced 5 court-martials and 200 executive proceedings. Both were held for desertion, escape, and related charges.

Leavenworth Kan Thomas V. Frayne Michael Mullins Alcatraz Island Thomas Slavens Fort Leavenworth Alcatraz Frayne Mullins Fort Jay N. Y

Exall to Speak at San Antonio Publicity Banquet

Col Henry Exall of Dallas and president of the Texas Industrial Congress arrives in San Antonio for the Publicity League banquet at the St Anthony hotel. He will discuss Industrial Development of Texas and soil returns as about 300 guests are expected.

Col Henry Exall Dallas Texas Industrial Congress San Antonio Publicity League St. Anthony Hotel Texas San W. S. Conness Lloyd Spencer Plaza Fox and Fox Alva York International Comedienne

Vocalists Misses Schnee and Fisle Featured in Concert

The program includes vocalists Misses Schnee and Fisle, plus a selected vocal solo. Professor Emmet Rountree, San Antonio Musical Club member, performs violin solo andante The Violinmakers of Cremona. Professor J. M. d Acagna also from the club and selections by St. Anthony Orchestra during dinner.

Schnee Fisle Emmet Rountree San Antonio

Tickets for Heroes Monument Boosted by 100000

The Alamo Heroes' Fund distributes one hundred thousand tickets to banks across Texas to fund the monument at Alamo Plaza honoring Texans who died in the siege. A second 100000 tickets are expected soon as agents in every county are appointed to run sales. Directors J. E. Webb and others attended a morning meeting to review progress and plans.

Alamo Heroes’ Fund Association Alamo Plaza Alamo J. E. Webb

Petition Seeks Storm Sewer On Water Street Ditch

A group of property owners urges the city to install a storm water sewer main in the Water Street ditch between blocks 444 and 624 to drain Sixth and Seventh streets. They request permission to fill the ditch afterward and cite health hazards from the current condition. Signers include William Dobrowolski Fred Reutzel August C Proll John Proll Mrs John Obadal Louis Mueller and J C Talcott Jr.

Water Street William Dobrowolski Fred Reutzel August C. Proll John Proll John Obadal Louis Mueller

Shriners Plan Dallas Visit Amid Mexico Peace Hopes

More than 100 nobles of Anezeh temple announce plans to visit Dallas in May for the Imperial Council meeting. Khleber M. Vanzandt Jr. says influential Mexican leaders will join the party as conditions along the Rio Grande improve and rebellion is expected to fade. Hella temple in Dallas prepares to entertain about fifty thousand Shriners and visitors. In Georgetown Texas District Clerk role changes as Thomas W. Wilson takes office and S. B. Sansom becomes deputy.

Dallas Tex Mexico Anezeh Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine Imperial Council Khleber M. Vanzandt Jr Rio Grande Hella Temple Georgetown Thomas W. Wilson Williamson County Clarence M. Crawford Sansom Wilson

Sunset Limited to Resume Operation and Weekly Schedule

Beginning January 2 Southern Pacific will resume the Sunset Limited service between New Orleans and San Francisco. The 73 hour journey will run once weekly, New Orleans to San Francisco on Thursdays and return on Tuesdays. Westbound arrival through San Antonio is 6 30 a m Friday and eastbound 2 52 a m. The extra fare is 10 dollars.

Southern Pacific South United States New Orleans San Francisco San Antonio Pacific Coast Wit

Hookworm Found Prevalent In Two Texas Counties

Reports by hook worm commission field men show 1680 examinations in Montgomery and Hardin counties with 895 infections and 966 free treatments. In Montgomery 819 exams yielded 415 infections and 429 treatments. in Hardin 867 exams found 480 infections and 537 treatments.

Austin Tex Hookworm Commission Montgomery Hardin Counties Montgomery County Hardin

Big Chicken Supper Tonight at Riverside Restaurant

Riverside restaurant invites patrons to a big chicken supper this evening. The event promises hearty plates and a family friendly atmosphere with affordable pricing and a casual dining experience.

Riverside Restaurant

Convention Opens At Fort Worth Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs

The fifteenth annual Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs convened in Fort Worth with 132 delegates and over 600 attendees. Mrs. Eli Hertzberg of San Antonio presided as the body moved swiftly through morning business, approving reports from ten committees and several officers.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Federation of Womens’ Clubs Eli Hertzberg San Antonio Federation

Woman Mistakes Monckton Home In Dark Mixup

A woman, amid a quarrel with her husband, entered the Monckton residence at 218 Third Street last night, mistaking it for her relative’s home. Mrs. Monckton confronted her in the hall, prompting a police call and detectives to determine the confusion.

J. W. Monckton Third Street Monckton

Eighth Ward Clean-Up Workers to Form Permanent Group

The Eighth ward clean-up workers plan a permanent organization meeting at 4 PM at Mrs. R. A. Reese's home 18 Mission Street. Ward chairman urges all workers to attend as the cleanup effort continues.

Eighth

Sanitation Plan Backed for Citywide Ward Cooperation

Board of health members suggest continuing work through permanent ward organizations in cooperation with the board. Dr. W. A. King chairman of the citizens auxiliary committee will attend with Dr. W. M. Brumby and W. L. Stiles to discuss sanitation and civic improvement. All Eighth ward residents urged to attend.

Board of Health W. A. King Citizens’ Auxiliary Committee W. M. Brumby W. L. Stiles Eighth Ward

Combined Servian Montenegrin Troops Capture Alessio

A joint Servian and Montenegrin force seized Alessio on the Adriatic coast near Scutari. The town, with about 3000 residents, had been the main supply base for the Turkish besieged garrison at Scutari, making its capture strategically significant.

Rieka Montenegro Alessio Adriatic Scutari

Final discharge petitions filed in federal bankruptcy cases

Final discharge petitions were filed this morning with the clerk of federal courts in several bankruptcy cases. Names include Ira O'Meara of Carrizo Springs Dimmit County Charles Henry Baxter Karnes City Karnes County Irvine W Bigge formerly of this city now resting in Los Angeles California and Richard Emil Noll of Van Raub Bex County Final hearing before Guy S McFathom set for December.

Ira O’mear Carrizo Springs Dimmit Charles Henry Baxter Karnes Cit Karnes County Irvine W. Bigge Los Angeles Cal Ricard Emil Noll van Raub Bex County Guy McFa Athon Decemer

Murder Trial Ends in Ettor Case After Motions

Salem Mass November reports the murder trial of Ettor Giovannitti and Caruso for the Anna Lopizzo killing moved to closing rebuttals. Prosecutors argued motions to compel the commonwealth to elect which defendant fired the fatal shot. defense counters sought to keep the jury from being instructed on that point.

Cou Ettor Salem Mass Govannitti Caruso An Lopizzo Commonwealth Anna Lopizzo

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